The Library hosts a number of educational and outreach events throughout the year on behalf of the Trustees of Muckross House.
February & March
2023
Date / Time
21, 22, 28 Feb 2023
1, 7, 8 March 2023
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.
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
UCC Librarians Group
June 2023
13, 14 June 2023
The Open Palaces Programme
August 2023
12 - 20 August 2023
Heritage Week
Visit Muckross House during Heritage Week and you may encounter Queen Victoria and other Victorian characters.
September 2023
22 September 2023
Culture Night
Explore Muckross House in the company of conservator Sven Habermann.
November 2023
3 November 2023
8:00
50 Years
Ireland & The EU
An online talk by broadcaster and author Dr David McCullagh.
November 2023
17 November 2023
7:30
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
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
Newsletter Publication
The Latest Issue of the Muckross Newsletter will be published in December 2023.
Previous editions of the Muckross Newsletter are available here.
