On your Rugby Tour to Dublin one of the must see sites is EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum.
All our groups enjoy visiting this wonderful museum, even our very close neighbours from the United Kingdom have mentioned how much they enjoyed it.
Looking To The Past
EPIC is located in one of Dublin’s most historic locations by the banks of the River Liffey. Custom House Quay was built between 1817 and 1820 to store valuable cargoes of tobacco, tea and spirits.
Designed by the Scottish engineer John Rennie this industrial masterpiece hosted the Crimean War Banquet in 1856, celebrating the return of 3,000 Irish soldiers.
A Vision For Change
In the early 2000s, the Grade One protected structure was restored by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority.
Irishman Neville Isdell, purchased the building in late 2013 with the intention of developing this magnificent structure into a destination at the social heart of Dublin’s Docklands.
A Museum For The Future
In 2015, a strategic advisory group was assembled to consult on the development of EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
The content for the exhibition was drawn up in consultation with a panel of academic and expert advisors.
About The Museum
Discover Why 10 Million People Left Ireland And The Impact They Had On The World
Irish history should never be a long list of names and dates, it should be an experience. Get hands on with Irish culture and its past with their fully interactive museum.
Swipe through video galleries, listen to audio from 100 years ago and watch videos that bring Irish history to life. At the museum you will discover the far reaching influence of Irish history. In addition the impact the 10 million Irish men and women who left Ireland had on the world.
Explore The Museum
You won’t find leprechauns or pots of gold here. What you will discover is what it means to be Irish.
This travels far beyond the borders of Ireland through the stories of Irish emigrants who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists and even outlaws.
Discover Ireland from the outside in and find out why saying “I’m Irish” is one of the biggest conversation starters.
For more information on your rugby tour to Dublin or any other destination please do contact us now for more details.
