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Traditional Design in Irish Art, Politics and Popular Culture
Newry and Mourne Museum has opened a new temporary exhibition exploring the significance of Celtic art in Irish life, from its ancient origins through to its use in politics, identity, fashion and popular culture.
The exhibition examines how traditional Celtic designs and symbols have evolved over time and continued to appear in everyday objects, ceremonial items and decorative arts.
Visitors can see a varied collection of artefacts demonstrating the versatility and enduring influence of these motifs.
Highlights include:
Irish dancing dresses from the 1970s featuring hand-embroidered designs inspired by the Book of Kells
A Lambeg Drum decorated with the Red Hand of Ulster, a symbol with links to the Gaelic aristocracy
An Ancient Order of Hibernians sash dating from 1910
An intricate 19th-century bog oak brooch
The temporary exhibition offers an opportunity to discover how Celtic imagery has been adapted and reinterpreted across generations, while remaining an important part of Irish art, culture and visual identity.
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Newry and Mourne Museum, Newry, County Down.
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Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY
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