A host of activities, tours, and trails can be found at Collins Barracks in celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde.

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Public Tours 

Take Eileen Gray: The Making of Modernism to explore the story of an Irish icon of modern design, Symbols of Ireland to discover the fascinating range of symbols used to represent Ireland through time, and The Way We Wore to learn about how the clothes we wear reflect our lives and society, with a focus on the history of women's changing roles in Ireland. Learn about the lives and actions of women at the centre of Ireland's revolutionary past in Revolutionary Women.

Booking not required, however spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saturday 1 February 
1pm    The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing
2pm    Eileen Gray: The Making of Modernism

Sunday 2 February
2pm    Revolutionary Women: Representations through Soldiers and Chiefs
3pm    Symbols of Ireland in the National Museum's Collection

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Family Straw Weaving Workshop with the Armagh Rhymers

Monday, 3rd February
1pm - 3pm

Join the Armagh Rhymers for a drop in straw weaving workshop to celebrate St. Brigid’s bank holiday weekend. Get the chance to make a Brigid cross and learn about the masked tradition of rhyming with its unique blend of music, drama, song and dance.

Be inspired by the famous straw masks worn by The Armagh Rhymers to portray characters such as Brigid and the other Saints of Ireland in their colourful performances and make your own props to use in the interactive Spring Spectacular Show.

This event is free. Booking not required, however spaces are limited. Spaces are offered on a first-come first-served basis. Last entry to the workshop will be at 2.30pm. You can read more about this event here.

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Spring Spectacular Show with the Armagh Rhymers

Monday, 3rd February
3:30pm - 4.30pm

Join one of the most celebrated music and theatre ensembles in Ireland, the Armagh Rhymers, for a colourful family friendly performance to mark the start of Spring and learn about the traditions and rituals of Imbolc.

Through music, storytelling and drama, the Armagh Rhymers provide an unforgettable experience to celebrate Lá Fhéile Bríde.

This event is free. Booking not required, however spaces are limited. Spaces are offered on a first-come first-served basis. You can read more about this event here.

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Museum in Bloom

Available in Reception throughout the weekend

Explore the blossoms of Collins Barracks in this puzzle-filled activity trail for families!

The first day of spring brings the Earth back to life after a long winter. To celebrate the beginning of the season of budding flowers and leaping lambs, pick up a copy of Museum in Bloom where you can solve floral word scrambles, riddles, and more.

The activity trail will be available beside the reception desk throughout St. Brigid's weekend. 
Ask at Reception for pencils!