As the country’s longest running magazine, Ireland’s Own has weathered many recessions and withstood turbulent changes to the media landscape, and has even seen an increase in readership since the Covid-19 pandemic. But why has the magazine’s popularity endured when others haven’t?
In the nineteenth and early twentieth century, Irish and Jewish emigrants often found themselves living side by side in the tenement housing of the migrant working class, particularly in the East End of London and New York’s East Side. This talk will explore the experiences and encounters between the Irish and Jewish diasporas.
Discover how the Irish celebrate Spring around the world in this fun and creative craft workshop suitable for Primary School students. Learn all about the Irish traditions of St. Brigid’s day, such as making nature tables and Brigid’s crosses, before exploring how other cultures welcome in Spring – from the Holi festival of colour to the Chinese Lantern festival.
Although Irish museums have closed their doors once again, this is a great time to discover what they have to offer online. Here are some of the best virtual tours available right now.
In 1805, the scale of wind force – which is still in use today – was developed on board the HMS Woolwich by its Irish-born Commander Francis Beaufort. Read the full story.
Padraic Colum was a key figure in the Irish literary revival, but he also played a role in preserving Hawaiian folklore. So how did a writer fascinated with life in Ireland’s Midlands end up recording local legends on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean? Read the full story.
With children of all ages studying from home once again, we decided to pull together some of the free educational resources available from Ireland’s top museums and cultural venues. These 20 museum websites offer plenty of ways to engage students and make most of e-learning!
We are delighted to be announced as a Sandford Award Winner. The Sandford Award has celebrated and promoted high quality in heritage education since 1978 and is the only scheme in existence able to provide independent quality assurance to sites that run formal education programmes.
James Joyce’s beloved short story ‘The Dead’ is set on January 6th – and marks the first major event in every Joycean’s calendar. It is the final story in his short story collection Dubliners and unites the themes found throughout the book. As readings and film showings can’t go ahead as usual this year, we decided to celebrate ‘The Dead’ by sharing some trivia you might not be aware of.
We are proud that our Power of a Name video has been announced as a winner in the 2020 Museums in Short Awards. Our video won the “Best Promotional Video” category.
We are proud to announce that EPIC has once again been voted Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the annual World Travel Awards, Europe’s most prestigious honours programme in travel and tourism.
We are delighted to welcome the return of the Poetry Jukebox to our building. In the spirit of internationalism, cross-border collaboration and a commitment to our citizens and diaspora, we join an exciting range of partners celebrating some of our richest shared cultural heritage: literature.
Discover the fascinating world of genealogy, its history & how it’s used today. Discover how your budding genealogy detectives can put together your family tree with the help of the family. Includes puzzles, quizzes & games for children 8+.
On Thursday 17 September, Dr Maurice Casey, Historian-in-Residence for EPIC and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, presented The Irish in the USSR, the first in a series looking at the hidden histories of the Irish abroad, and as part of the Dublin Festival of History 2020. You can watch The Irish in the USSR back now on our YouTube channel
At EPIC, the well being and safety of our visitors and staff is our priority. In accordance with Irish Government and Health Safety Executive recommendations on COVID-19, including the Fáilte Ireland COVID-19 Safety Charter, we have implemented the following measures.
Who has gone the extra mile to help others during Covid-19? Nominate them to be in our #EPICIrish exhibition. We are collecting the experiences and stories of the Irish people who have helped others during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
When your Irish ancestors left Ireland, they took one important thing with them. Their name. We are inviting you to honour your ancestors by adding their name to our museum Emigrant Wall. Be part of ‘The Power of a Name’ exhibition here at EPIC.
We’ve gathered together a special collection of the best dramas, documentaries and performances from RTÉ, TG4, GAA and the web for you to enjoy at home.
A museum without visitors is very strange indeed. Here at EPIC we proudly stand by our motto that ‘Every Person is Connected’ and we look forward to the day when we can welcome you once again.
We are delighted to be working with the GAA to create the first major collection of GAA Club Jerseys from around the world.
As part of our weekly supplement with the Irish Times abroad, we have explored the lives of many extraordinary Irish emigrants throughout history.
Are you an Irish teacher abroad? Do you have a story to tell? Share your experience with us and become part of an important online collection of Irish educator stories throughout history.
We were delighted to welcome Jarlath Regan, host of the Irishman Abroad Podcast to EPIC recently to interview our Founder Neville Isdell. Neville is Jarlath’s guest on episode 294 of An Irishman Abroad, released as EPIC celebrates its third birthday.
Did you know 23 US Presidents boast Irish heritage? From Andrew Jackson to Barack Obama, the Irish diaspora punch well above their weight in terms of political clout across the Atlantic!
For just €27.50, you can enjoy a tour of the world’s first digital-only museum followed by a visit to Urban Brewing, located just next door to us in the CHQ building in Dublin’s Docklands.
