Category Archives: Heritage

Heritage Week 2011

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

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

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

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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Visa Waiver Scheme for Ireland

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

A unique opportunity to combine a visit to the UK with a visit to Ireland without the requirement of a separate visa. With many inexpensive flights between Ireland and the UK this is an opportunity that should not be missed. … Continue reading →

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A Heartfelt Thanks

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

In today’s world of technology, it was so nice to receive a handwritten letter of thanks. In February of this year the Museum of Childhood donated €5,000 to St.Oliver Plunkett School, Malahide, who administer the Rainbow’s programme to help children … Continue reading →

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Volunteering at Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood opened it’s doors in June 2011 in the historic and magnificent Powerscourt House, on the Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co.Wicklow. We are looking for Volunteers to help us run the Museum. The main purpose of the … Continue reading →

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Museum of Childhood & Tara’s Palace to leave Malahide Castle!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

The Irish Times – Thursday, February 17, 2011  Doll’s house in search of a home Nicola OConnor, with Tara’s Palace, at the Museum of Childhood, Malahide Castle, Co. Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill. EDEL MORGAN NOSTALGIA: Tara’s Palace doll’s house and … Continue reading →

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Museum of Childhood & Tara’s Palace Raises €40,000 for Irish Children’s Charities.

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

The Museum of Childhood & Tara’s Palace has donated €40,000 to 7 Irish Children’s Charities. The beneficiaries of monies raised last year include: Barnardos – €10,000 The Red Door School for Autistic Children – €5,000 The Children’s Sunshine Home, Leopardstown … Continue reading →

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A Sad Story with a Fairytale Ending

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

In the early 1900’s, master Irish craftsmen were commissioned to build a wonderful miniature dolls palace.  It was called Titania’s Palace, and it took over 15 years to complete.  It was furnished with exquisite miniatures from the four corners of … Continue reading →

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