Our latest acquisition is this wonderful glass and gold leave sign for Johnson Carriage Builders of Nelson Place (mid to late 19th century). The image shows the premises in 1892 on what is now called Emmett Place. Conservation is needed before it will go on display.
*URGENT* Please rt. Our member Chris De Jager is missing and we are worried about him. He is driving a Seat car similar to the photo here reg number 12D18616. Last seen today near Coachford Please contact the Macroom Garda Station on 02620590 if you have seen him @cricketireland
The evening sun as we close up after a lovey day meeting some super new people and catching up with our old friends all on @NorthMainCork ❤️@corkcitycouncil #everybodybelongs
If you have the pleasure of visiting West Cork and finding yourself in the beautiful village of Allihies, this local museum is a must see. Full of so much easy to digest info and local stories, you could spend hours inside!
Researchers, history buffs and learners! Creative Ireland and lifelong Learning opportunity! Course of workshops here @corkarchives September on the revolutionary period in Cork. Places limited - apply today! (probably will be done online owing to covid) https://t.co/ZHtyGZnrBd
On this day in 1863 Henry Ford was born.
The Ford Motor Company has had a long historical connection to Cork. We are happy to share some images of objects associated with the company from our collections:
1) A beautiful original poster advertising the V-8 truck in 1938.
We're delighted to be part of a new Playful Culture Trail featuring 30 fun things to do this summer in museums, galleries, attractions, and green spaces throughout Cork City.
See https://t.co/1oVCiXjmyI for more.
#LetsPlayCork#ActiveCorkCity#PureCork
William the Wannabe Wizard is obviously a very special type of 'book' worm to be allowed into @tcdlibrary's Long Room! Sinead Fox explains how they used animations & storytelling, featuring sign language + audio descriptions, to improve access for children aged 2-6 #IrishMuseums
Picking up on elements of the previous presentation, Elaine Hill @mea_bc reflects on the move of #MidAntrimMuseum towards becoming dementia friendly & how they adapted in 2020 to continue to provide face-to-face interaction through their Movement & Museums programme #IrishMuseums
Closing today's session, Dr @pokitofer will reflect on TY projects @DHG_Dublin and engaging with young adults as creators and consumers who interrogate and respond to the gallery space, igniting passion in arts and culture #irishmuseums
Judith McCarthy from @Donegalcomuseum speaking honestly and openly about the challenges of co-production as she talks about the CINE project and shares the community coproduction best practice manual created, Meitheal https://t.co/5PzUQqmUGu #irishmuseums