Category Archives: Ireland

Unique Gifts – Handmade Doll Houses now available to purchase at Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood

The Handmade Dolls House company, based in County Wicklow, make uniquely designed doll houses using a long standing family tradition. Over 120 pieces of timber are used to construct a single doll’s house. Customers can choose from a number of … Continue reading

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Open Day for Tour Operators – April 10th, 12 to 4pm

  OPEN DAY AT TARA’S PALACE MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD AT POWERSCOURT HOUSE ENNISKERRY CO. WICKLOW   Tara’s Palace is having an Open Day on Thursday April the 10th from 12pm till 4pm and we would be delighted if you could … Continue reading

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Harp Recital at Tara’s Palace for Culture Night 2012

Rachael Duffy will be in the museum this Friday 21st September to play the harp between 11am and 12noon. Here is a link to a photo of her recent performance at the museum. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151163729631294&set=a.10151163729361294.496585.109471921293&type=1&theater Why does the Harp feature so widely … Continue reading

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Miniature books are big collector items

Excerpts from an article by the Somerville News http://www.thesomervillenews.com/archives/26182 While miniature books are by their very definition are smaller than other books, they are every bit as collectible as their larger counterparts. In fact, collecting miniature books has become so … Continue reading

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CALLING ALL DOLL HOUSE AND MINIATURE ENTHUSIASTS!

THE GATHERING IRELAND 2013 Next year is the year of the Gathering in Ireland. Whether you’re Irish born, Irish bred or Irish in spirit, get involved and celebrate a year of Irish connections. The Gathering Ireland 2013 is about planning special … Continue reading

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PRIMARY AND POST PRIMARY SCHOOL TOURS

Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood at Powerscourt House is now taking bookings for Primary and Post Primary School tours. CALL US TODAY 01 2748090 . At Tara’s Palace children can see Ireland’s largest doll’s house, tiny works of art in miniature, a … Continue reading

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Culture Night 2011 at Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood

On Friday September 23rd 2011, locals and visitors across the island of Ireland will enjoy the unique experience of Culture Night, a free night of entertainment, discovery and adventure. To celebrate Culture Night, Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood will have … Continue reading

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Heritage Week 2011

Heritage Week 2011 Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood has a number of events taking place during National Heritage Week which takes place from August 20th to 28th 2011. This year the Heritage Council are particularly encouraging organisers to host storytelling … Continue reading

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The Garden of Ireland Run at Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co.Wicklow

The Tara’s Palace Trust is lending its support to The Bray Cancer Support Centre for its upcoming 7km fun run,  3km walk and family evening to take place in Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry on Saturday 16th July 2011. The Museum is … Continue reading

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Fiver Friday at Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood August 5th 2011

FIVER FRIDAY August 5th 2011 is the date of our second Fiver Friday. We are offering a special family admission price of only €5 for 2 Adults and up to 3 Children. We are also offering 2 Adults for the … Continue reading

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