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Categorically Celtic

Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY
Celtic Art Tattoo

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Newry and Mourne Museum has opened a new temporary exhibition entitled 'Categorically Celtic – traditional design in Irish art, politics and popular culture', which explores the significance of Celtic art within Irish life, tracing its evolution from its ancient origins to contemporary everyday use.

Visitors to the exhibition will encounter a diverse array of artefacts that demonstrate the versatility of these motifs, including Irish Dancing Dresses from the 1970s, crafted with hand embroidered motifs directly inspired by the Book of Kells, a Lambeg Drum decorated with the Red Hand of Ulster, a symbol dating back to the Gaelic aristocracy, a 1910 Ancient Order of Hibernians Sash and an exquisite 19th-century Bog Oak Brooch.

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Season (12 Mar 2026 - 30 Sept 2026)
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Monday - Sunday10:00 - 16:30

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