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

Posted on April 15, 2014 by

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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St. Patrick’s Day 2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by

“St Patrick’s Day 2014 #IrelandInspires” is an animated postcard showcasing Ireland’s strengths and highlighting the qualities that make this country a great place to be. If you’re proud to be Irish make sure you share this video! #IrelandInspires It will … Continue reading →

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CALLING ALL DOLL HOUSE AND MINIATURE ENTHUSIASTS!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

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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VIVIEN GREENE

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Vivienne Dayrell-Browning was born on August 1 1905 and brought up in England and the Continent. “My childhood,” she said, “was spent moving house, which I hated.” She was a precocious child: when she was 13 a book of her … Continue reading →

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COMPETITION – Name our Doll – Sponsored by Emilia’s Ristorante, Enniskerry, Co.Wicklow

Posted on October 2, 2011 by

Help us name our most recent addition. This beautiful doll is German, by Simon & Halbig, and dates from c.1900, meaning she is now approx. 110 years old – difficult to believe from the beautiful picture. The doll has a bisque … Continue reading →

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Our Upcoming Visit to Tara’s Palace (via Mary & Martha Tours)

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

Mary Wallace from Mary & Martha Tours is bringing a group from the US on a tour of The Gardens of Ireland 2011 – September 8-20. Her group will be visiting Tara’s Palace when they come to Powerscourt House and … 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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The Story of the “Trouble Dolls”.

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

This Summer, Mrs Angela Louden Browne came to visit the Museum of Childhood & Tara’s Palace to show us some of her prized miniature collection. Mrs Louden Browne is the owner of the magnificent “Fairfax” doll’s house, which is on … Continue reading →

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Day 7- Homesick Teddy Bear

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

In our previous post, we told you how Teddy was separated from his owner. In the meantime Teddy has been exploring Tara’s Palace, the large 22 roomed doll’s house on the second floor of the Museum of Childhood. Every morning … Continue reading →

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