Launch of Media Rising – Interactive 1916 multi-media exhibition

Media Rising, an interactive exhibition which brings the little known stories of 1916 to life, will launch at Kerry County Museum on Thursday, May 19th at 7pm. The exhibition will continue until September 2016.

In the exhibition, see history brought into the present day, through the use of new and innovative technology. Explore the lengths that were taken to print the 1916 Proclamation in the days and hours leading up to Easter Monday 1916. Hear the story of the world’s first radio broadcast which was aired by the volunteers of the Rising from the Dublin telegraphy school. Become immersed in what became an iconic moment in time as Padraig Pearse reads the 1916 Proclamation, before your eyes, surprising you with a modern 2016 twist.

The exhibition offers a unique interactive experience for visitors to engage with, and explore history in a new way.

Media Rising is produced by Noel Nash, Liam McElligott, Jenny Plunkett and Aine Brennan, BA (Hons) Design for Interactive Multimedia, Institute of Technology Tralee.

All are welcome!

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Tralee 800 School Competition

Did you know that Tralee is 800 years old this year? It was founded by the Fitzgeralds in 1216. To celebrate this very special anniversary, Kerry County Museum would like to invite all local primary schools to enter our Tralee 800 Competition. This is your chance to win a free Living History Workshop with re-enactment group Deise Medieval from Waterford for up to 60 pupils at the Museum on Friday 17th June 2016. The theme of our competition is Medieval Tralee. To enter simply submit your creative project (arts, crafts, costumes, creative writing, drama, dance song – you name it) to the Museum by 31st May. The competition is open to all primary school classes. The winning pieces will be showcased at the Park Festival weekend on June 18th and 19th when Deise Medieval will set up camp in our Town Park. Good luck!12314110_911428122272784_3355029631944702715_n

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Get Drawing on Saturday 21 May

National Drawing Day takes place in over 160 Museums, Galleries, Libraries and Cultural Centres across Ireland on Saturday 21 May. This annual event is an opportunity to encourage people of all ages to try drawing and sketching. Simply pick up a clip board and pencil at reception and get drawing. Be inspired by our latest exhibition Casement in Kerry or draw a scene from the Medieval Experience – we would love to see the results.

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