The Cricket Bat That Died For Ireland
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Brenda Malone, historian, Curator of Irish Military History at the NMI, into social justice in museums and cultural heritage. Blogger. Easily distracted by dogs. Not actually a cricket bat. All tweets my own. thecricketbatthatdiedforireland.com
Marking the 150th anniversary of the rescue of six Fenian leaders from Fremantle Prison by the whaling ship Catalpa. The flag of the Catalpa will be on display at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, on Saturday, 18th and Sunday, 19th April 2026 only. www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Catalpa 150 - preparing the flag of the Catalpa to commemorate the rescue of 6 Fenians from Fremantle Prison, Western Australia, 1876. At over 4 x 3 metres, we had to photograph it from the balcony. Come see it on Saturday and Sunday the 18th and 19th April at NMI Collins Barracks, Dublin.
Film about the rescue of the 13 young boys from a cave in Thailand on RTE right now. Such a moving story. Marred by remembering how Elon Musk called one of the rescuers a pedo guy after his stupid idea to send in a wee submarine was rejected. Such is the world we live in.
It's amazing seeing 'Changing Ireland' with its wonderful lighting and audio visuals - we've come so far from the busy prep and installation days in May this year! Here's a glimpse at curators and conservators at work! 💪
A fun and emotional evening returning and seeing my team for the opening of @nmireland.bsky.social Changing Ireland exhibition - the exhibition showcases around 300 objects connected to Ireland's history from 1900-2020. Exciting to see years of hard work come to life!
If I was a person that Nigel Farage would defend I’d bury myself alive.
We're seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill the post of Collections Assistant in the Registration Department- Closing Date for Applications- Friday, 28th March 2025- www.museum.ie/en-IE/About/...
Grand stretch in the evening #spéirgorm
We’ve received some comments and questions about our upcoming opportunity to work on developing an LGBTQ+ tour at the NMI. To clarify, this is open to anyone and you can find out more here www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
LGBTQ+ Tour Research Project | Decorative Arts & History | National Museum of Ireland
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We're looking for a researcher with LGBTQ+ expertise and lived experience to develop a Queer Tour for NMI – Collins Barracks, launching May 2025 for the 10th Anniversary of Marriage Equality. #LGBTHistory www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Little Fluffy Clouds over Dublin this evening
Happy new year - hoping for a better 2025 for everyone around the world. Well, nearly everyone. There are some I hope never have a day without a stone in their shoe.
Winter Lights at NMI Collins Barracks looking stunning
Congrats on the excellent “Sensitive, Problematic, Contested? Challenges and opportunities in dealing with cultural heritage in museums” conference in Zurich last week. Extra kudos for coinciding it with this winter wonderland snowfall! #KunsthausZurich #MuseumReitburg #LandesmuseumZurich
The highlight of my #publichistory module where the MA students get to see behind the scenes at #KilmainhamGaol & #NMI Thanks to @brendamalone.bsky.social & Brian Crowley. @ljmuimpact.bsky.social #museums #exhibitions #darktourism #penalhistory #difficulthistory #dublin #irleand #ljmu
Please share as widely as possible - the National Museum of Ireland @NMIreland is part of the engagement sessions about the National Centre for Research and Remembrance for Survivors and persons affected by the Irish institutional systems on the following dates
