EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is curating a new exhibition to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Irish passport, opening at the end of April 2025.
The exhibition, in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs, aims to showcase the passport’s historical significance in shaping Irish identity and global connections.
A public call for personal stories and photographs related to the Irish passport runs from March 12th until 5pm on March 26th, inviting contributions from the community..
Submissions can be made via email at passport@epicchq.com or through a dedicated form on the EPIC website, with all contributors receiving credit for their stories, which may be featured in the exhibition.
Catherine Healy, Historian-In-Residence at EPIC, shared, “The issuing of the firSaint Irish passport marked an important moment in the history of Ireland. A symbol of Irish identity, it provided clear evidence of a commitment to engage with the world as an independent nation. The passport has since shaped countless lives and journeys, connecting a diaspora of many millions.”
“We know from our work at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum what it means to Irish people scattered across the globe – from aid workers and missionaries to teachers and nurses – as well as those who have moved to Ireland to build a new life. We are delighted to be able to capture some of these stories in a forthcoming exhibition.”
