Discover the rich traditions of Ireland in our Folklife Collection, set within 30 acres of lush parkland in Co. Mayo
Children from Castlebar Educate Together N.S. at the artwork. Image: John Mee
Bicycle. NMI Collections F:2011.3
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Discover the familiar and the surprising at the National Museum of Ireland in Turlough Park, Castlebar.
From the woodland playground to bee inspired art, make memories together at Turlough Park in Co. Mayo
Find out moreGet your summer off to a great start with this list of upcoming activities and events to enjoy at the National Museum in Turlough Park.
Find out moreReconnect with nature, unwind and refresh in the award-winning gardens of Turlough Park.
Find out moreThe Irish Folklife Collection amounts to c.35,000 objects complemented by extensive archive documentation which includes a specialist library, field recordings and image collections.
The aim of the Irish Folklife Division is to collect and preserve objects representative of the material culture that forms part of the traditional way of life of Ireland.
The making of St Brigid’s crosses on the 31st of January is still popular in many Irish homes. The most recognisable cross is the four-armed cross, popularised since 1961 by its use as an emblem for Irish television.
View artefact Show me another artefact factTurlough Park,
Castlebar,
Co. Mayo,
F23 HY31
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