Travellers’ Journey, a new temporary exhibition about Traveller life and traditions in the west of Ireland, is open now on Level D of the exhibition galleries. Some of the key objects on display include a jacket worn by boxer Francis Barrett at the 1996 Summer Olympics; a model barrel top wagon; a tie belonging to Martin Ward, Tuam’s first Traveller mayor; beady pockets traditionally worn by Traveller women; and artworks by Leeane McDonagh. The exhibition runs until May 2019. Admission…
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Announcing On Sight 2018 // The Blaze An art installation at The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life On Sight is an annual art project that takes place in the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Co. Mayo. The purpose of the project is to have artists create work in a site specific location and to encourage visitors to explore the themes of the Museum through these art works. It is a partnership project of the National Museum…
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