Join a special guided tour about the artefacts and shrines connected to Irish saints and how Christianity influenced the development of writing.
Join us to discover the artefacts associated with the patron saints of Ireland, St. Patrick, St. Brigid, and St. Colmcille, and see what archaeological evidence can tell us about the impact of Christianity to Ireland and which objects demonstrate the development of writing techniques. Take a look at other artefacts and relics connected to the many saints from Ireland in the Treasury exhibition, and learn about the incredible preservation of the Fadden More Psalter, and the impact of writing and scholarship in Early Medieval Ireland.
No booking required, places allocated on a first come first served basis. Meet in the Reception, on the ground floor. Partially wheelchair accessible. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis.
Please note that the majority of this tour will take place on the ground floor, with the option of continuing the tour to the first floor.
Dates and Times of Tour
Friday 4th September
12:30
Saturday 12th September
14:00
Friday 18th September
12:30
Saturday 26th September
12:00
Friday 2nd October
12:30
Friday 16th October
12:30
Friday 30th October
12:30
This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.
Date: Wed 4 Nov – Sun 8 Nov
Location: National Gallery of Ireland (meeting point outside gates), Dublin
Date: Fri 23 Oct – Mon 26 Oct
Location: Tree of Gold, Central Plaza (meeting point), Dublin
Date: Fri 25 Sep + 3 more
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Date: Sat 26 Sep
Location: Trinity College, Dublin
Date: Thu 24 Sep
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Date: Sun 14 Feb 2027
Location: Fusiliers' Arch, St Stephen's Green
Date: Tue 22 Sep + 22 more
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
