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Monuments in Focus: A Visual Exploration of Ireland’s Archaeological Heritage

Free photographic exhibition of Ireland's archaeological heritage hosted at Rathfarnham Castle.

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Dates
Thu 9 Jul · Sun 30 Aug 2026
Where
Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, D14 K3T6, D14 K3T6, Dublin (Indoors)Directions
Cost
Free
Ages
Best for ages 8 and up
Phone
01 493 9462
Plan your visit

No booking needed. Check the organiser’s page for the latest event details before travelling.

What to expect

Presented by Irish National Monuments Service Photographic Archive, (DHLGH) in collaboration with OPW, Monuments in Focus: A Visual Exploration of Ireland's Archaeological Heritage, an exhibition of photographs from the National Monuments Service Photographic Archive.

More information

Booking
No booking required
Time to allow
1-2 hours
Detailed schedule
  • Thu 9 Jul 2026
  • Sun 30 Aug 2026
Listed by
Heritage Ireland (OPW)

Categories

  • Heritage
  • Exhibition

Family practicalities

  • Pram-friendly
  • Baby changing (likely)
  • Step-free access
  • Café on site
  • Toilets

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Location

Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, D14 K3T6, D14 K3T6, Dublin

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