
Discovering the Myths of Ireland
Thu 29 Oct · 14:00
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street
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Discovering the Myths of Ireland is scheduled for 29 October 2026 at the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin. Author Ellen Ryan will lead this interactive family event, exploring Irish mythology through storytelling and real-life artefacts. The experience will include a reading, a quiz, and a Halloween-themed game.
With Ellen Ryan
In Partnership with the National Museum of Ireland
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please book 1 ticket per person attending.
In her award-winning and beautifully illustrated books, Gods Don’t Cry and Girls Who Slay Monsters (HarperCollins Children’s), author Ellen Ryan brings the adventure and magic of Irish mythology to life in new ways. For this one-of-a-kind event with the National Museum of Ireland, join Ellen as she takes the stories further, linking them with real-life artefacts from our ancient past. This interactive and immersive family experience will include a reading, ‘Which God Are You’ quiz, and Halloween fortune-telling game.
Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website.
Ellen Ryan is a journalist and contributor to the Irish Times and Irish Independent. She has a passion for Irish myth and loves to visit archaeological sites (though she always brings a raincoat). Along with her husband and daughter, Ellen is lucky to live by the sea in Co. Wicklow, where she can keep an eye out for sea gods.
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Discovering the Myths of Ireland takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 14:00.
Discovering the Myths of Ireland is held at National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street in Dublin (35A Kildare Street, Dublin 2, D02 YK38).
Tickets for Discovering the Myths of Ireland range from £0 to £6.34. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Discovering the Myths of Ireland can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Discovering the Myths of Ireland
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Discovering the Myths of Ireland is scheduled for 29 October 2026 at the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin. Author Ellen Ryan will lead this interactive family event, exploring Irish mythology through storytelling and real-life artefacts. The experience will include a reading, a quiz, and a Halloween-themed game.
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With Ellen Ryan
In Partnership with the National Museum of Ireland
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please book 1 ticket per person attending.
In her award-winning and beautifully illustrated books, Gods Don’t Cry and Girls Who Slay Monsters (HarperCollins Children’s), author Ellen Ryan brings the adventure and magic of Irish mythology to life in new ways. For this one-of-a-kind event with the National Museum of Ireland, join Ellen as she takes the stories further, linking them with real-life artefacts from our ancient past. This interactive and immersive family experience will include a reading, ‘Which God Are You’ quiz, and Halloween fortune-telling game.
Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website.
Ellen Ryan is a journalist and contributor to the Irish Times and Irish Independent. She has a passion for Irish myth and loves to visit archaeological sites (though she always brings a raincoat). Along with her husband and daughter, Ellen is lucky to live by the sea in Co. Wicklow, where she can keep an eye out for sea gods.
To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here (https://dublinbookfestival.com/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/).
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street35A Kildare Street, Dublin 2, D02 YK38
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When is Discovering the Myths of Ireland?
Discovering the Myths of Ireland takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 14:00.
Where is Discovering the Myths of Ireland taking place?
Discovering the Myths of Ireland is held at National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street in Dublin (35A Kildare Street, Dublin 2, D02 YK38).
How much are tickets for Discovering the Myths of Ireland?
Tickets for Discovering the Myths of Ireland range from £0 to £6.34. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Discovering the Myths of Ireland?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Discovering the Myths of Ireland?
Tickets for Discovering the Myths of Ireland can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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