Step into Ireland’s rich heritage this St. Patrick’s Weekend with a wide range of tours, talks, trails, and workshops for all the family to enjoy across the National Museum of Ireland.
From ancient hand bells and traditional St Patrick’s Day customs to hands‑on workshops and creative crafts, explore the stories, symbols and traditions that have shaped Irish culture. Events take place from 15–17 March across our Museum sites in Dublin and Co. Mayo.
Admission is free.
Celebrate St Patrick's Bank Holiday Weekend at Turlough Park
13.30 - 15.45 | Saturday 14 March | Families | Booking required
National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo
St. Patrick's Badges were traditionally made and worn by children to honour our patron saint, St. Patrick, on his feast day on 17th March. Have a go at making your own St. Patrick's Badge similar to those in our collection with artist Isolde Dingerkus.
14:00 & 15:30 | Saturday 14 March | All Ages | No booking required
National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Journey back in time and marvel at the innovation and endurance of our rural ancestors through the Irish Folklife Collection. Then discover more about the life of the Fitzgerald family and the history and architectural style of Turlough Park House and Gardens.
During Museum opening hours | All Ages | No booking required
National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Pick up a ‘Woodland Explorer’ activity booklet from Museum reception to explore a self-guided nature trail through the grounds of Turlough Park.
Celebrate St Patrick's Bank Holiday Weekend at Collins Barracks
13:30 - 14:30 | Sunday, 15 March | Adults & Families | Booking required
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7
Join the renowned Armagh Rhymers and Fingal Mummers for this family friendly hands-on workshop, drawing on the traditional art of straw craft. Rooted in ancient folk customs and mumming traditions, this workshop blends storytelling, heritage, and lots of fun at the National Museum.
15:00 - 16:00 | Sunday, 15 March | Adults & Families | No booking required
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7
Join one of the most celebrated music and theatre ensembles in Ireland, the Armagh Rhymers, for a colourful family friendly performance to mark the start of Spring and learn about the traditions and rituals of Imbolc, here at Collins Barracks!
14:00 & 13:30 | Satirday, 14 to Tuesday, 17 March | All Ages
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7
The harp and shamrock are well‑known Irish symbols, but they’re only the beginning. Join our Not Just Shamrocks: Symbols of Ireland in the National Museum’s Collection tour to explore a fascinating range of symbols—both familiar and unexpected—through objects on display.
I 'Ó Bheairic go Músaem: Réamhrá Dún Uí Choileáin', éist le scéal saol na saighdiúirí a bhí ina gcónaí sa Bheairic ó dtús an octú haois déag go 1993, chomh maith le haistriú na beairice chuig músaem.
In 'From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks', explore the lives of soldiers living in the Barracks from the 1700s until the late 1900s, as well as the transition from Barracks to Museum.
Dé Sathairn an 14 Márta | 11:00 - 13:00 | An Nathair Nimhe in Éirinn? (Imeacht Dátheangach do Sheachtain na Gaeilge)
Saotharlann an Zú Mhairbh | Dún Uí Choileáin | Baile Átha Cliath 7
Buail isteach ag an Chrios Fionnachtana i Saotharlann an Zú Mhairbh i nDún Uí Choileáin le haghaidh imeacht speisialta dátheangach a bheidh ar siúl do Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Tá fáilte roimh an gclann ar fad a bheith ag foghlaim faoi nathracha nimhe trí Ghaeilge.
Saturday 14 March | 11:00 - 13:00 | Snakes in Ireland? (Bilingual Event for Seachtain na Gaeilge)
Dead Zoo Lab | Collins Barracks | Dublin 7
Drop in to the Discovery Zone in the Dead Zoo Lab at Collins Barracks for a special bilingual event for Seachtain na Gaeilge. Bring the family along and learn about snakes through Irish.
Celebrate St Patrick's Bank Holiday Weekend at Kildare Street
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10:30 & 13:00 | Saturday, 14 March | All Ages
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Discover the artefacts associated with the patron saints of Ireland, St. Patrick, St. Brigid, and St. Colmcille, and see what archaeological evidence can tell us about the impact of Christianity to Ireland and which objects demonstrate the development of writing techniques.
Friday, 13 March to Tuesday, 17 March | Children Age 8+
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Pick up our activity booklet 'Irish Saints, Stories and Scribes' and travel through the Treasury and Medieval Ireland exhibitions at the Museum to discover the objects connected to our patron saints, St. Patrick, St. Brigid and St. Colmcille. Fill in the questions and complete the activities in this activity booklet as you roam through the Museum and learn about the lives of saints in early medieval and medieval Ireland.
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