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William Smith
O’Brien Gold Cup

1854

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Objects

WHERE TO SEE IT

National Museum of Ireland – Collins Barracks – Plan Your Visit >

DESCRIPTION

…Gold was discovered in 1851 and over 100,000 Irish immigrants made their way to Australasia over the next decade. By 1861, 16 per cent of the population of eastern Australia was Irish…

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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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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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Visit the Museum

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