Calendar of Events

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The Library hosts a number of educational and outreach events throughout the year on behalf of the Trustees of Muckross House.



  =  Schools' Events
  =  Public
  =  Special Interest Groups

February & March

2023

Date / Time

21, 22, 28 Feb 2023

1, 7, 8 March 2023

Children Learning at Feile

School Visits

A series of educational tours of Muckross House, specifically designed for senior pupils of Killarney’s
primary schools, takes place during the months of February & March.

(Please note: many schools, both from Killarney and elsewhere,
also visit Muckross House outside of this Winter time period).

March 2023

Date / Time

14 March 2023

7:30

Via Zoom

Climate Change

Climate Change.

What You Need To Know & Why

An online talk by Dr Darren Clarke. Assistant Professor at the School of History & Geography DCU. This is the first of a trio of Climate Change Talks hosted by Muckross House Research Library.

To receive your free Zoom link email library@muckross.ie .

March 2023

Date / Time

21 March 2023

7:30

Via Zoom

Climate Change Struggle

An online talk by Dr David Robbins. Director of DCU Centre for Climate & Society. This is the second of a trio of Climate Change Talks hosted by Muckross House Research Library.

To receive your free Zoom link email library@muckross.ie .

March 2023

Date / Time

28 March 2023

8:00

Via Zoom

From The Field To The Banshees

An online talk by Professor Pat Brereton School Of Communications, Dublin City University. This is the third of a trio of Climate Change Talks hosted by Muckross House Research Library.

To receive your free Zoom link email library@muckross.ie .

May 2023

15 May 2023

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UCC Librarians Group

June 2023

13, 14 June 2023

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The Open Palaces Programme

August 2023

12 - 20 August 2023

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Heritage Week

Visit Muckross House during Heritage Week and you may encounter Queen Victoria and other Victorian characters.

September 2023

22 September 2023

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Culture Night

Explore Muckross House in the company of conservator Sven Habermann.

November 2023

3 November 2023

8:00

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50 Years

Ireland & The EU

An online talk by broadcaster and author Dr David McCullagh.

November 2023

17 November 2023

7:30

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The Last Land War

Land seizures during the War of Independence and the Civil War

An online talk by broadcaster and author Dr Myles Dungan.

December 2023

1 December 2023

7:30

In America

Stars, Stripes and Shamrocks: The Irish Influence in US Politics

An online talk by broadcaster and author Caitríona Perry.

The topic will relate to American Presidents and their relationship with Ireland.

December 2023

15 December 2023

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Newsletter Publication

The Latest Issue of the Muckross Newsletter will be published in December 2023.

Previous editions of the Muckross Newsletter are available here.

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