Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum
A small independent memorial museum in the Conway Mill complex on Belfast's Falls Road, with handmade prisoner artefacts and objects from Irish republican history.
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Over het museum
The museum is a memorial to Eileen Hickey, set up by her family so that the history of the Irish republican struggle can be kept and taught through objects. It opened in 2007 and is in a former social club inside the Conway Mill complex, a converted linen mill just off the Falls Road in west Belfast.
A large part of the collection is made up of items handmade by republican prisoners, including pieces carved or crafted in Long Kesh and gifts and memorabilia made for birthdays and Christmas. A hand-carved harp from the 1970s is one example. Objects have also come from prisons elsewhere, from Armagh Women's Prison to the United States, together with weapons used during the Troubles and a replica prison cell.
The museum is independent and run by volunteers, depends on donations, and still accepts new artefacts. It also keeps a library and reading room on Irish history.
Hoogtepunten
- Handmade artefacts crafted by prisoners in Long Kesh and other prisons
- Hand-carved wooden harp from the 1970s
- Replica prison cell
- Weapons and objects from the Troubles
- Library and reading room on Irish history
Vaste collectie
- Prisoner artefacts and republican history – Handcrafted objects made by republican prisoners, together with weapons, memorabilia and a replica prison cell that illustrate the Irish struggle.
- Opgericht
- 2007
Toegangsprijzen & kortingen
De toegang is gratis.
Entry is reported to be free; the museum is independent and relies on public donations.
Toegankelijkheid
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Kinderen & gezin
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Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
Met het openbaar vervoer
The museum is just off the Falls Road. From the city centre it is a walk of roughly 40 minutes from Belfast City Hall; the Glider route G1 and local black taxis also serve the area.
The museum is in the Conway Mill complex.
Route plannenService & horeca
- Museumwinkel
A small selection of items can be bought from the museum as souvenirs. A library, reading room and computer room are part of the museum, according to local press.
Evenementen & zaalverhuur
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Je bezoek plannen
| Goed om te weten | Groups, including educational tours, are welcome and are asked to give notice through the museum's contact form. |
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