Museum of Country Life
Samhain Sacrifices and Other Matters
By Bernie Byron
8, Nov 2004 - 19:37

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR WEEK: 10 - 14 November 2004

Running until Sunday 14 November 2004 
"Notice to Quit: Scenes of Eviction - Ireland 1886-1890"
This exhibition, which is on loan from the National Library of Ireland, features a unique photographic record of tenant eviction scenes between 1886-1890.
Admission Free. Location: Temporary Exhibition Galleries on level -1.
Guided Tours of this Exhibition are available

Running until Sunday 27 February 2005
Mias Tighearnáin: St. Tiernan's Dish
on display at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
The famous medieval reliquary, the Mias Tighearnáin, St. Tiernan's Dish, has traditionally been associated with Errew near Crossmolina, Co. Mayo and has been in the care of the National Museum of Ireland since 1999.

Admission to all lectures is free. Booking necessary, as places are limited Location: Museum Galleries Level 0

Sunday 7 November - Sunday 14 November 2004 is National Science Week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 11.00am
Nature Walk. Winter Magic!
Curriculum Strand: Living things
Join Lorna Elms for a winter nature ramble. Discover how to identify trees without their leaves and find out how winter affects woodland plants and animals and why.
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED

Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 11.00am
'Science' Tour.
Behind the Glass Case.  
Why does a museum look like it does?  Come on our 'science' tour and find out how and why the buildings and exhibition cases are designed to protect the museum objects.
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED

Tuesday and Wednesday at 11.00am
Hands-on Conservation workshop for kids
Find out what hidden features conservation can uncover.  Try your hand at reading x-rays, repairing pottery, removing layers of paint and more!  With National Museum Conservator Carol Smith.
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED

Wednesday, 10 November: 2.30pm
Talk
A Samhain Sacrifice: Cures and Curses
The 11th of November is Martinmas Day, the feast day of St. Martin.  Local author Joe McGowan, author of 'Inishmurray Island Voices' tells us about the power of cures and curses around Martinmas.
Admission Free. Booking necessary, as places are limited. Location: Museum Galleries Level -2

Sunday, 14 November: 2.30pm
'Science' Tour
Behind the Glass Case
Why does a museum look like it does?  Come on our 'science' tour with Brendan McDonnell of the Education and Outreach Department and find out how and why the buildings and exhibition cases are designed to protect the museum objects.
Admission Free. Booking necessary, as places are limited. Location: Museum Galleries

Thursday 11 November '04: 8.00pm
Lecture with Jim Gilvarry, Enniscoe Heritage Centre.
Local Folklore: The Mias and other Curiosities.  In conjunction with the temporary exhibition of the Mias Tighearnáin reliquary. 

Groups who would like to arrange a repeat of these events should contact the Education and Outreach Department.


What's on in the National Museum of Ireland: October - December '04
Visit <http://museum.ie/events/> for details of events during October - December in the National Museum.

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MUSEUM OPENING HOURS:
Tues-Sat: 10am - 5pm   Sunday: 2-5pm. Closed Mondays (incl. Bank Holiday)


MUSEUM SHOP & CAFE
Museum Shop & Café: extended opening on Sundays from 12pm.
Museum Café now under the new management of Leonard Catering.
Museum Café: 094 92 89972; leonardcatering@eircom.net


For bookings please contact the Education and Outreach Dept.  (Mon-Friday: 10am - 2pm)
Tel: 094 90 31751; Fax: 094 90 31498; e-mail:  educationtph@museum.ie
For general queries please contact Museum Reception: 094 90 31755