The Irish Story

The Hunt Museum

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The Hunt Museum in Limerick houses a collection of over 2,500 objects spanning 5,000 years, including works by Picasso, Renoir, and Gauguin. It offers exhibitions, educational programmes for schools and third level, and a café. The museum is located in the Custom House and is open Tuesday to Sunday.

Contemporary Music Centre

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The Contemporary Music Centre (CMC) is Ireland's archive and resource centre for new music, supporting composers from the Republic and Northern Ireland. It provides facilities such as a library and a creative space for workshops and rehearsals, located in Temple Bar, Dublin. CMC offers resources for composers, performers, students, and teachers, and organises events, competitions, and opportunities. It also maintains catalogues and an Irish Art Song Project.

Totally Dublin

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Totally Dublin is a freesheet publication dedicated to covering events, food, and drink in Dublin. The platform publishes articles and listings on cultural activities, including exhibitions and performances at venues such as the Project Arts Centre and IMMA. It aims to provide comprehensive coverage of the city's entertainment and dining scene.

Na Piobairi Uilleann

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Na Piobairi Uilleann is an organisation dedicated to the uilleann pipes, the traditional Irish bagpipe. It offers classes, practice instruments, and events, and works to build a national and international community of pipers and enthusiasts. The website provides resources including tutorials, archives, and information on pipemaking and reedmaking.

ITMA

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The Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) is a national public archive dedicated to preserving and providing access to Irish traditional music, song, and dance. It offers free universal access to its collections, including recordings, manuscripts, and exhibitions. The archive also provides online resources, a shop, and opportunities to donate to support its work.

Escape Boats

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Escape Boats operates immersive escape room experiences on boats in Dublin and Galway. In Dublin, games include SOS and CONVICTS on board Zorg Ella in Grand Canal Dock, while Galway offers 'The Inspectors' and 'The Core' in the Old Dock. The experiences are suitable for families, friends, and corporate groups.