St. Brigid’s Weekend – Public Tours

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Collins Barracks, Saturday 3rd February - Monday 5th February

Over the bank holiday, visit Collins Barracks for a variety of public tours in celebration of St. Brigid's Day.

Take Eileen Gray: The Making of Modernism to explore the story of an Irish icon of modern design, Not Just Shamrocks to discover the fascinating range of symbols used to represent Ireland through time, and The Way We Wore to learn about how the clothes we wear reflect our lives and society, with a focus on the history of women's changing roles in Ireland.

Booking not required, however spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saturday 3 February 2024
• 1pm The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing
• 2pm Eileen Gray: The Making of Modernism

Sunday 4 February 2024
• 2pm Not Just Shamrocks: Irish Symbolism in the NMI's Collections
• 3pm The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing

Monday 5 February 2024 – Bank Holiday
• 2pm The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing
• 3pm Eileen Gray: The Making of Modernism


Date:
Saturday 3rd February - Monday 5th February
Time:
Varies
Price:
Free, no ticket required
Address:
Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin, Ireland

Google Map of Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin, Ireland

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