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Travelling Banner Exhibition | Portraits of the Invisible

Free WWI portrait exhibition at Cavan County Museum exploring the experiences of Irish servicemen and nurses.

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Dates
Mon 5 Oct · Mon 30 Nov 2026
Where
Cavan County Museum, Virginia Rd, Kilmore, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan (Indoors)Directions
Cost
Free
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No booking needed. Check the organiser’s page for the latest event details before travelling.

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Best for ages 10 and upTime: 1-2 hoursIndoors
  • Pram-friendly
  • Baby changing
  • Step-free access
  • Café on site
  • Toilets

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This poignant exhibition explores the experiences of Irish servicemen, medics, nurses and non-combatants in the First World War (1914-1918) through a series of portrait photographs. The portraits are part of Europeana (www.europeana.eu), a Europe-wide digital archive created to mark the centenary of the conflict.

For the latest information, including opening hours, visit www.cavanmuseum.ie

Readers are advised to check with the venue before relying on the details published here.

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Booking
No booking required
Time to allow
1-2 hours
Detailed schedule
  • Mon 5 Oct 2026
  • Mon 30 Nov 2026
Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Events

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