The Archaeology and History division of the National Museum of Ireland is located in a complex with the Houses of the Oireachtas, the National Parliament. It houses many national treasures, including the Ardagh Chalice and St. Patrick's Bell.
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| Entry to the Houses of the Oireachtas, the National Parliament |
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| Leinster House |
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| National Museum of Ireland |
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| Inside the National Museum of Ireland |
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| The Lurgan Logboat |
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| The Lurgan Logboat was discovered in 1902 |
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| St. Patrick's Bell and it's Shrine, Armagh, Co. Armagh, 6-8th century AD and AD 1100 |
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| St. Patrick's Shrine |
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| St. Patrick's Bell |
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| The decoration also covers the side surfaces of the shrine, which is a bell cover |
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| The Ardagh Chalice |
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| Carved stone head, Corleck Hill, Co. Cavan, 1st-2nd century AD |
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| Carved stone head, Corleck Hill, Co. Cavan, 1st-2nd century AD |
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Viking Burial, Memorial Park, Islandbridge, Dublin, 9th century
Discovered in 1934 |
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| St. Manchan's Shrine (19th century replica), Lemanaghan, Co. Offaly, 12th century |
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| Deer Antler with Runic Inscription, Fishamble St., Dublin, 11th century |
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| Model of Fishamble Street, Dublin in the Viking Age |
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| Head of a High Cross, Durrow, Co. Offaly, 12th century |
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Plaster cast of Romanesque Doorway
Cormac's Castle, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Early 12th century |
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| Cross-Inscribed Slab, Inishkea North, Co. Mayo, 6th-8th century AD |
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| Gate finial |
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| Houses of the Oireachtas, the National Parliament |
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| Sidewalk tribute to Ulysses |
Note: A guide to the holdings of the National Museum of Ireland (Archaeology) may be found
here.
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