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When

Jan 1, 2009 (Thursday) to

Dec 31, 2009 (Thursday)

Where

National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History (map)

Collins Barracks
Dublin, D
Ireland
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What
Time: various Duelling, Gun Makers & Sword Makers in 19th Century IrelandThis exhibition examines duelling in Ireland and the work of two Irish families who made swords and gun...
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Time: various

Duelling, Gun Makers & Sword Makers in 19th Century Ireland

This exhibition examines duelling in Ireland and the work of two Irish families who made swords and guns in Dublin in 19th century. The Rigby family of Suffolk Street were Ireland’s most famous gun makers and Read family of Parliament Street were Ireland’s most renowned sword makers. Dublin had a large armaments industry in the19th Century and the exhibition will highlight this work by bringing out of storage the museum’s large collection of swords and guns.

Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sunday: 2pm - 5pm
Closed Mondays (Including Bank Holidays), Christmas Day and Good Friday

Further Info
http://www.museum.ie
Cost
free
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