Dublin Castle Exhibitions
Donegal tweed is one of Ireland’s most famous heritage textiles, and was once described as the most valuable and brilliant facet of the Irish woollen industry. It has been highly prized since the 16th century. An enduring emblem of the landscape from which it...
Dublin Castle Exhibitions
Casimir Markievicz: A Polish Artist in Bohemian Dublin (1903-1913) explores the life, art, and theatre of Casimir Markievicz, husband of Irish revolutionary Constance Markievicz, who was a central figure in the Dublin avant-garde of the early 20th century. The...
Dublin Castle Exhibitions
by Bronagh Dempsey, Curator of ‘Famous Faces’ For centuries now, Dublin Castle has played host to many visitors from around the world. These visitors included royalty, presidents, prime ministers, poets, writers, athletes and other key figures. The...
Dublin Castle Exhibitions
State Apartments, Dublin Castle Continues to 6 February 2022 What Colour is Metal? is a new exhibition of innovative master-metalsmiths from across 10 countries, exploring the intriguing relationship between metal and colour in contemporary silversmithing and...
Dublin Castle Exhibitions
Countess de Markievicz’s Despatch Bag Audio-description of Countess Markievicz’s Despatch Bag. Commentary by the curator Sinéad McCoole. Commentary by curator Sinéad McCoole interpreted in Irish Sign Language I had no idea that she belonged to “the...
Dublin Castle Exhibitions
By Evan McGuigan, Guide & Information Officer When it comes to Dublin landmarks, none are more synonymous with the Irish judicial system than the Four Courts. Located on Inns Quay, it has housed Ireland’s law courts since 1802 and remains a key feature of the...
