Tag Archives: History

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

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Tara's Palace Museum of Childhood

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 Tara's Palace Museum of Childhood

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 Tara's Palace Museum of Childhood

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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