Talk: Brown bears in Ireland - Fossil clues of forgotten giants
Join Nigel Monaghan, former keeper of the Natural History Collection, on Saturday, 24 January, to learn about the ancient presence of bears in Ireland.
Leigh Nios moCraft a St Brigid's Cross
Learn an age-old tradition through these free workshop sessions on Saturday, 31 January, to make your own St Brigid's Cross with a Museum educator.
Leigh Nios moCurator's Talk: Objects and traditions of St Brigid
Join Clodagh Doyle, keeper of the National Folklife Collection, for this talk on Saturday, 31 January, to discover fascinating objects and traditions associated with our ancient female patron saint.
Leigh Nios moOut of Storage: St Brigid's Crosses
View a selection of St Brigid’s Crosses from the National Folklife Collection - demonstrating some of the variations of materials and styles that were used to craft these objects.
Leigh Nios moTalk: Animal Care in Ireland
Discover a new display of antique veterinary objects and learn about the folklore of animal care with Dr Michael Doherty on Saturday, 7 February.
Leigh Nios moMeet Beir Bua
Meet Beir Bua - an impressive brown bear on display in the exhibition galleries in association with The Murmur of Bees exhibition
Leigh Nios moTalk: Take me to the Church
Mark St Valentine's Day on 14 February with this talk by Clodagh Doyle looking at matchmaking, marriage and the traditions in between!
Leigh Nios moWoodland Explorer
Pick up a free activity sheet from Museum reception to explore nature and mindfulness in the grounds of Turlough Park.
Leigh Nios moThey Walked These Hills Before Us: Ice Age Wildlife
Join Michael Chambers from Wild Nephin National Park for a Midterm event looking back at the wildlife that once walked our valleys. Learn how our landscape has changed since the end of the last Ice Age.
Leigh Nios moDiscover more: Family day out at the Museum
Here are our top 10 things to do to enjoy a great day out for all of the family at the Museum this spring!
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