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March Newsletter – What Do Pigs Have to Do with St Patrick?

Welcome to the March Newsletter! Well now, isn't it good to have a bit of sunshine for a change! A happy St Patrick's Day to you all, whether you are far or...

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  1. Logos for the European Fairy Tale Route and the Council of Europe Cultural Route programme, showing partnership with European storytelling organisations.

    European Fairy Tale Route – A New Council of Europe Heritage Route

    We are pleased to have been one of the founders of this Heritage route officially recognised by the...

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  2. Visitors exploring the Legends of Kildare exhibit, featuring Irish myth-inspired murals and a reflective model landscape.

    St Bridget’s Day 2023

    Mark, Paudie and Lenny had a great day out in Kildare for this year’s St Bridget’s Day. They...

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  3. Visitors purchasing Irish folklore souvenirs at the National Leprechaun Museum gift shop, assisted by a smiling staff member.

    Lesser known folklore Creatures – The Clurichaun

    Well, it’s that time of year again. St. Patrick has banished all of the snakes from Ireland, very...

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  4. Visitors purchasing Irish folklore souvenirs at the National Leprechaun Museum gift shop, assisted by a smiling staff member.

    Cow Appreciation Day

    July 11th marks Cow Appreciation Day – an invention by an American chicken restaurant, designed to lure customers...

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  5. Close-up of the European Science Fiction Award plaque featuring a futuristic sculpted figure and machinery, displayed at the National Leprechaun Museum.

    Recent Award from European Science Fiction Society

    We love telling stories. We’ve told a million stories to people from all over the world who’ve come...

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  6. Visitors listening to a guide speaking through a half-door in a softly lit stone cottage room during a storytelling moment at the National Leprechaun Museum.

    Bridget and Bridget (and possibly also Bridget)

    In case you hadn’t guessed, and if you haven’t it’s on you ‘cause its all in the title,...

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