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Objects have the power to tell us startling stories. They connect us
directly with the people who made them and to the times in which
they were used. Our cultural institutions are places where these stories
can be explored.
In a partnership between the National Museum of Ireland, the Irish Times
and the Royal Irish Academy, 100 objects have been chosen by journalist
Fintan O’Toole to take us through the history of people in Ireland over
7,000 years, from a simple fish trap of the earliest inhabitants
of the island to the first mass-produced microprocessor.
You can follow part of this story here at the National Museum of Ireland
by using this self-guided trail. A selection of the objects shown here is
illustrated on the left. A full list of the objects and where they are located
may be found overleaf.
Some of the objects here recall the exploits of the Irish abroad, such as
the flag flown at the Battle of Fontenoy in 1745 or the trophy that Irish
goldminers in Australia had made for a nationalist hero. Others remind us
of the achievements of Irish designers such as Eileen Gray. From the thrill
of the playing field to the momentous events of the Easter Rising, they
also offer a glimpse into the lives and minds of individuals.
What makes each one pulse with life is the idea of the people who
touched and were touched by it.
If you liked the trail and want to learn more about these objects, buy the
book A History of Ireland in 100 Objects by Fintan O’Toole, in the Museum
shop or through www.museum.ie. Alternatively you can order the app at
www.100objects.ie.
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National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts and HistoryCollins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7• See www.museum.ie for opening hours
Christ Church Cathedral*Christchurch Place, Dublin 8• See www.christchurchdublin.ie for opening hours
National Archives of IrelandBishop Street, Dublin 8• See www.nationalarchives.ie for opening hours
National Library of IrelandKildare Street, Dublin 2• See www.nli.ie for opening hours
Royal Irish Academy19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2• See www.ria.ie for opening hours
Trinity College – The Old Library*College Green, Dublin 2• See www.tcd.ie/library for opening hours
National Museum of Ireland – ArchaeologyKildare Street, Dublin 2• See www.museum.ie for opening hours
GAA Museum*Croke Park, St Joseph’s Avenue (off Clonliffe Road), Dublin 3• See www.crokeparke.ie/gaa-museum for opening hours
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Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra*wwwnmni.com
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National Science Museum at Maynoothwww.numi.ie
Carlow County Museumwww.carlowcountymuseum.ie
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