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Slow Looking Tour - An Introduction to Collins Barracks featuring Harry Clarke
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
30 May 2026
Family friendly
Free to visit
Join us for a reflective and slow-looking tour of An Introduction to Collins Barracks featuring Harry Clarke. This interactive tour focuses on the story of Royal Barracks (now Collins) and the lives of soldiers who lived here between 1706 until 1993.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about their daily activities, living conditions, drilling and marching practices and experiences going to war.

This tour will also explore the story of Collins Barracks becoming the Museum, and will introduce some of the most fascinating artefacts in the Museum's collection.

Tours will begin in Reception at Collins Barracks. Booking is not required. However, places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be supervised at all times while on the premises.

Free, no booking required.

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Event details
Dates
30 May 2026
Time
Start 15:30End 16:30
Price
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National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Stoneybatter, Dublin, D07 XKV4, Ireland
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