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Museum Events in July 2016
By Maeve McNicholas
1, Jul 2016 - 09:31

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Knitting & Crochet Circle: Summertime Knits
Fri 1st July. 11am-1pm. Drop-in Activity Adults & children 7yrs+
Would you like to learn a new skill this summer? Whether you are an enthusiast of a beginner, come along and join the group to share skills & patterns as well as a bit of craic. Beginners welcome. No booking required.

Mayo Genealogy Group
Sat 9th July. 11.30am-1pm. Drop-in Activity. Adults.
If you have an interest in finding out about your family history come along for free practical tips with the Mayo Genealogy Group. No booking required. New researchers welcome.

Viking Jewellery Design
Tue 12th July. 2pm-3pm. Adults & Children 7yrs +
View the exhibition ‘ Hoard and the Sword: Echoes of the Vikings in Mayo', learn about the Viking silver ringlets from the Cushalogurt Hoard then have a go at making and designing your own bracelet with artist Lisa Fahy from Studio C. Booking required: 094 9031751/ educationtph@museum.ie

Knitting & Crochet Circle: Summertime Knits
Fri 15th July. 11am-1pm. Drop-in Activity Adults & children 7yrs+
Would you like to learn a new skill this summer? Whether you are an enthusiast of a beginner, come along and join the group to share skills & patterns as well as a bit of craic. Beginners welcome. No booking required.

The Hoard and the Sword: An Introductory Talk
Thu 21st July. 2.30pm-3.30pm. Talk. Adults & children 7yrs+
Dr Andy Halpin, Assistant Keeper in the Irish Antiquities Division will explore the history of the Cushalogurt silver hoard and the Coolcronaun sword, looking at how and where they were found and what these objects tell us about Mayo - and indeed Ireland - in the Viking Age. Booking required: 094 9031751/ educationtph@museum.ie

Masterclass with Dermot Bolger
Sat 23rd July. 11am-1pm. Workshop. Adults
A rare opportunity for budding writers to hone their skills. To allow time for a proper interaction with all participants. Places are limited to sixteen in this workshop where Dermot Bolger will deal with the practicalities of starting to write a piece of fiction and of slowly luring the reader into your imaginative world. Please submit the opening 600 words of any piece of fiction in progress when applying for a place. Booking required: 094 9031751/ educationtph@museum.ie

Painting in Oils
Wed 27th July. 10am-3pm. Course. Adults
Join local artist Nuala Clark on an introductory course in painting with oils. Using the grounds of the National Museum of Ireland for inspiration, learn the techniques and skills needed to get started in this wonderful medium. Booking required: 0949031751/ education@museum.ie. Materials fee 20.00 euro per person.







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