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'The History of Ireland in 100 Objects'

Every Object tells a story.....
A History of Ireland in 100 Objects uses artefacts to create a timeline of Ireland's past; from the earliest evidence of human activity to the modern day - one object at a time. Each one helps us to connect with the person that made it, those who used it and to the times in which they lived. At the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life you will find the empty cooking pot, emigrant's teapot, Boyne coracle and emigrant's suitcase.
In 2014, we challenged pupils to write a poem inspired by one of these objects. We had an overwhelming response and the standard was extremely high which made it very hard to judge. Thank you to everyone that sent in poems and 'congratulations' to all of our winners. Check out the winning entries here

  • Poetry Competition Results

    Poetry Competition Results

  • 1st Prize, Primary Level

    1st Prize, Primary Level

  • 2nd Prize, Primary Level

    2nd Prize, Primary Level

  • 3rd Prize, Primary Level

    3rd Prize, Primary Level

  • Primary Level Commended

    Primary Level Commended

  • Primary Level Commended

    Primary Level Commended

  • Primary Level Commended

    Primary Level Commended

  • 1st Prize, Post-primary Level

    1st Prize, Post-primary Level

  • Joint 2nd prize, Post-primary Level.

    Joint 2nd prize, Post-primary Level.

  • Joint 2nd Prize, Post-primary

    Joint 2nd Prize, Post-primary

  • 3rd Prize, Post-primary Level

    3rd Prize, Post-primary Level

  • Post-primary Level Commended

    Post-primary Level Commended

  • Post-primary Level Commended

    Post-primary Level Commended

  • Post-primary Commended

    Post-primary Commended

  • 100 objects

    100 objects

  • 100 Objects

    100 Objects

  • 100 Objects Limerick

    100 Objects Limerick

  • 1950's Suitcase

    1950's Suitcase

  • A Letter

    A Letter

  • A Threatening Letter, 1842

    A Threatening Letter, 1842

  • A Ticket

    A Ticket

  • A Ticket's Tale

    A Ticket's Tale

  • AK - 47

    AK - 47

  • ak-47

    ak-47

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