18 February 2025 We are thrilled that the Irish Museum’s Association [IMA] has selected The Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann, as the first recipient of their new annual Membership Award, which supports museum organisations in the volunteer and community-led sector. Commenting on the award, Gina O’Kelly, Director of the Irish Museums Association… Continue reading IMA Membership Award for the Museum of Childhood Ireland
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Puppet Show, Seó Puipéad and Dominican School
Christmas 2024 The Museum of Childhood Ireland were at Bloomfields Shopping Centre on December 13th for a festive day with McCormick’s Puppets, featuring seasonal performances between 1:00 and 4 pm! Santa had arrived, but where was Rudolph the Reindeer? And what was Crocodile up to? Plus, we all met Cheeky Monkey and snapped a photo… Continue reading Puppet Show, Seó Puipéad and Dominican School
‘Fintona’ Doll House 1840s
The doll house was placed in storage in Belfast in the 1930s by a family from Fintona, County Tyrone, before being sold by Christie’s, London, in October 2004, and again at C & T Auctions, Kent in November 2022. Mr David Boles, admiring the work of the Museum of Childhood Ireland, emailed us in November… Continue reading ‘Fintona’ Doll House 1840s