Penal Cross from County Galway
1721
Persian Lioness
1910
Printing Press Shooter – Printing the Proclamation of Independence
1916
Rathbarran Lunar Disc
Acquired 1890
Relics of the Irish Whaling Industry
Various
Roman Coin of Philip the Arab
Circa AD 245-247
Roman Samian Ware
First century BC to the third century AD
Rule Book for the Rural Postman
1921
Sailmaker’s Seam Rubber
c. early 19th century
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The National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street will be closed to the public on Wednesday, 17th September 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
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