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March Newsletter – What Do Pigs Have to Do with St Patrick?

Welcome to the March Newsletter! Well now, isn't it good to have a bit of sunshine for a change! A happy St Patrick's Day to you all, whether you are far or...

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News & Events

  1. Logos for the European Fairy Tale Route and the Council of Europe Cultural Route programme, showing partnership with European storytelling organisations.

    European Fairy Tale Route – A New Council of Europe Heritage Route

    We are pleased to have been one of the founders of this Heritage route officially recognised by the...

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  2. Guide sharing Irish folklore in a moonlit forest-themed room, as visitors sit on wooden tree stump seats at the National Leprechaun Museum.

    Warriors and Leprechauns – Storytelling with the Ballymun Cubs

    In May this year we were delighted to work with the Ballymun Cubs at a recent storytelling event...

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  3. Visitors exploring the Legends of Kildare exhibit, featuring Irish myth-inspired murals and a reflective model landscape.

    St Bridget’s Day 2023

    Mark, Paudie and Lenny had a great day out in Kildare for this year’s St Bridget’s Day. They...

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  4. Visitors purchasing Irish folklore souvenirs at the National Leprechaun Museum gift shop, assisted by a smiling staff member.

    Lesser known folklore Creatures – The Clurichaun

    Well, it’s that time of year again. St. Patrick has banished all of the snakes from Ireland, very...

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  5. Storyteller performing alongside a musician in an atmospheric room during an Irish cultural event at the National Leprechaun Museum.

    Vintage Halloween

    For Samhain 2022 The National Leprechaun Museum launched our Vintage Halloween special tour. The impetus behind the project...

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  6. Visitors purchasing Irish folklore souvenirs at the National Leprechaun Museum gift shop, assisted by a smiling staff member.

    Cow Appreciation Day

    July 11th marks Cow Appreciation Day – an invention by an American chicken restaurant, designed to lure customers...

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