Blank peat postcard with an an illustration of Daniel O'Connell's tomb with round tower in Glasnevin cemetery.

A Sense of Identity | History | Politicians

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The Kilmackillogue Pattern refers to the religious devotions that take place in July, celebrating the feast day of Saint Killian. This image also features a cargo boat.

A Sense of Place | Manners and customs | City & town life

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Child’s dancing costume in green fabric, embroidered with Celtic motif, with crochet collar and cuffs. Cape lined with orange fabric and white belt complete the colours of Ireland as seen on the national flag. Dancers traditionally wore their 'Sunday best' but this develope

A Sense of Identity | Manners and customs | Dance

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This photograph shows Claire Kennedy in a Celtic Revival costume made and worn in the 1920s. The full costume is composed of full length dress, sash-belt, veil, head-band and 'brat' or mantle. Clare Kennedy was married to the Attorney General, Hugh Kennedy, a senior officia

A Sense of Identity | Headbands | Manners and customs

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This straw nest is typical of a style seen in many rural houses up to the 20th century. It is 45cm (18 inches) high and would have housed a single laying hen. It was a safe night-time home for the valuable hen and a convenient place for the housewife to collect eggs. With m

A Sense of Place | Manners and customs | Animals

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Hand made chair with wood frame and seat made from twisted reed rope.

A Sense of Place | Manners and customs | Handicraft

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This Aran jumper was given to the National Museum by Ruairí Ó Síocháin, the son of entrepreneur Pádraig Ó Síocháin. Through his company, Galway Bay Products, he gave the knitters a ready outlet for their product in the 1950s and 1960s and built up a customer base in Europe

A Sense of Place | Manners and customs | Handicraft

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