Ken at Christmas in Loughlinstown, 1970s New display at BOI, 101 George’s Street Upper, Dúnlaoghaire, from Tuesday 27th of May 2025 “For as long as I can remember I have loved model making. The son of an airline MRO (Maintenance Repair & Overhaul) coachbuilder, I was drawn to aeroplanes. Add to this the fact that I was… Continue reading Ken Davis’ Lego
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Cruinniú na nÓg 2025
A day of free creativity for children and young people For Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 pupeteer Sineád Lynch and the Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann’s Arts/Craft/Play ‘Tír na nÓg’ team,* bring you an engagingly creative ‘Make and Story’ Shadow Puppetry session. Taking place in room 2 on level 5 at the Lexicon,… Continue reading Cruinniú na nÓg 2025
Easter, An Cháisc at MCI
Easter Celebrations and the Museum of Childhood Ireland Eastertime in Ireland blends religious significance with cultural traditions that particularly resonate with children and recall memories for older citizens. The Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann serves as a cultural institution that preserves and celebrates these childhood experiences and traditions. The Diceman, Grafton Street,… Continue reading Easter, An Cháisc at MCI
Tir na nÓg
Children’s Art, Craft, Create, Imagine and Play Workshops from the Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann team The Museum of Childhood Ireland Músaem Óige na hÉireann (MCI) have hosted free children’s and intergenerational, art, craft, and play engagement workshops across Ireland, since early 2018, known as ‘Tír na nÓg. Throughout 2025 the work… Continue reading Tir na nÓg
Olivia Daly’s Harry Potter Doll House 2015
From an upcycled Barbie house “My daughter Olivia who was 12 years old, and I designed the Harry Potter* house together. She was a big Harry Potter fan for years. She listened to the audio books most nights (she has dyslexia but had a passion for a good story). The movies had also been watched… Continue reading Olivia Daly’s Harry Potter Doll House 2015
Richard’s McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys
Toy Collecting — Richard’s McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys display at BOI, 101 George’s Street Upper, Dún Laoghaire “Growing up in Dublin, McDonald’s wasn’t a regular occurrence for me but more an occasional treat. The only other times I found myself there as a child was for a birthday party. It was very common ( particularly… Continue reading Richard’s McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys
St. Patrick’s Day, Lá Fheile Padraig 2025
A celebration of childhood, creativity, and community spirit! Today the Museum of Childhood Ireland / Músaem Óige na hÉireann, took part in the 2025 Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Our 100 strong team walked with the museum’s art/crafts group ‘Tír na nÓg’s, intergenerational, ‘Land and Sea; Celebrate your locality’ (using sustainable materials)… Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day, Lá Fheile Padraig 2025
MCI at Dublin Comic Con 2025 – Barbie Project!
Hello! Great to see you at Comic Con Dublin 2025 Thank you for your interest in the Museum of Childhood Ireland’s Barbie Project! Imagine, craft, document, display…Inspired by the Dorothy Hanley collection: The doll that is now in your custody is waiting for you to craft her an outfit/s so that she can be the… Continue reading MCI at Dublin Comic Con 2025 – Barbie Project!
Barbie Dolls in the Dorothy Hanley Collection
Barbie Dolls in the Dorothy Hanley Collection at the Museum of Childhood Ireland Barbie Dolls in Hanley Collection at the Museum of Childhood Ireland, by JaneLeonard (MCI intern, QUB): Selection Identified and Listed (lists also placed inrelevant boxes) Introduction Number 1 Barbie; also known asPonytail Barbie; 1959. Bubblecut Barbie circa 1961. Twist n’ Turn Barbie;… Continue reading Barbie Dolls in the Dorothy Hanley Collection
Féile na Draíochta
Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann, with Sticky Fingers Arts Festival Day Time! Tales of Ireland’s Ancient East at Ice House Hill Park, Dundalk 12-4pm. Saturday 12th October 2024. Puppetry, art, craft, mythology, folklore, history, magic, play and storytelling…adventures of curious creatures across land and sea, and exploring the many different worlds in-between.… Continue reading Féile na Draíochta