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Figure of
a horseman

Thirteenth Century

CATEGORIES

Archaeology

WHERE TO SEE IT

National Museum of Ireland – Plan Your Visit >

DESCRIPTION

…The horseman is Anglo-Norman. How do we know? Because he is using a humble object with a big impact on European history: the stirrup…

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Mesolithic Fish Trap - 100 Objects

An Post Ninth Definitive Stamp Series

A History of Ireland
in 100 Objects, a selection

100 Objects

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Become a designer and create a unique stamp. Do you have a favourite object that would make a great stamp in 30 years time? With our interactive resource you can.

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You can see a selection of the objects featured in the Ninth Definitive Stamp series in the National Museum of Ireland.

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100 Objects

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Have fun testing your knowledge of Ireland’s history with our fact-packed quiz and discover more about well-known and little-known objects.

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100 Objects
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Visit the Museum

You can see a selection of the objects featured in the Ninth Definitive Stamp series in the National Museum of Ireland.