What people are saying
"The world's first Leprechaun museum opens as a permanent tourist attraction in Dublin"
Cian McCormack (RTÉ News) came to visit the museum in our opening week. Take a look at his visit here.
"The Louvre of Leprehauns"
the Irish Times preview the museum before we opened. Read the full article here.
"The poetry and lyricism of the exhibits... will captivate locals and tourists alike"
Ireland's New Museum for Leprechauns - read the full article in Time Magazine here.
"People will be very surprised. The museum actually has some very psychological features for the adults as well as comical elements for the kids. It will be important for both tourists and children to learn a little bit about Irish fairy lore which goes way back into ancient Ireland to places like Newgrange."
Daithí Ó hÓgáin (Professor Emeritus - Dept. Folklore UCD) - interview in the Tribune. Read the full article here.
"... nothing twee or tacky about this one. And most interestingly, it is an attempt to light-heartedly celebrate rather than exploit, the fairy tales and folklore, which have been a huge part of Irish culture for thousands of years. The information and stories throughout are both edifying and charming, reawakening those half forgotten yarns within, and reminding us what a rich oral heritage this country has... the potential to become a favourite on Dublin’s cultural and tourist trail. Culturally it is far more important than the Guinness Storehouse and its ilk, and although tourists will no doubt be charmed, this is an area of our collective past which should not be overlooked by Irish folk either – little or large."
LeCool Magazine
"leprechauns still have a special place in Irish hearts"
Guy Jackson, AFP - See the full article here.