Tag: Islandwide

Snapshots of our Childhood

Joe Jackson, 1960s Glasthule Joe, age 7 on a wall in Glasthule, with Sandycove in the background. Photo by Joe Jackson senior. Memories of Two Cinemas and a Beat Club.  Every time I pass by the Spar shop in Glasthule, I am reminded of that building in three of its previous incarnations – the Astoria… Continue reading Snapshots of our Childhood

A Look to the Future: Researching Childhood and Youth

Now is an exciting time to be researching on the theme of childhood and youth. Across diverse fields such as history, literature, law, education and the sciences, there is a wealth of new research underway by PhD students, senior scholars and independent researchers alike. For Culture Night this year the Museum of Childhood Ireland will… Continue reading A Look to the Future: Researching Childhood and Youth

International Children’s Day 2024

A wonderful poster designed by Erin one of our young artists, June 1st is International Children’s Day!  The theme of International children’s day 2024 is, ‘Investing in our future means investing in our children’. It’s Playtime! This year Sticky Fingers Arts and the Museum of Childhood Ireland are celebrating International Children’s Day together in Mc… Continue reading International Children’s Day 2024

Community & Diaspora Engagement

Photo by Nils Nedel

Hello! Welcome to the Community Engagement programme at the Museum of Childhood Ireland, we’re thrilled you stopped by. Here you will find stories, memories and interviews shared by our friends and followers about all things childhood, and growing up in Ireland and amongst the diaspora.  We at the Museum feel that the community should be… Continue reading Community & Diaspora Engagement