The exhibition has opened at EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum marks the centenary of the Irish passport and is titled ‘On the Move’.
Catherine Healy, the EPIC historian, referred to the passport’s establishment as a crucial step for Irish sovereignty. Contributors shared their experiences on the attraction’s website..
The EPIC Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin is open seven days a week from 10:00 am to 6:45 pm, with last entry at 5:00 pm. The “On the Move” exhibition, which celebrates the centenary of the Irish passport, is a multimedia experience within the museum. General admission is from €21.
Catherine Healy shared “we know what the passport means to Irish people at home and abroad. The introduction of the first Irish passport marked an important moment in the history of Ireland. A symbol of Irish sovereignty, it provided clear evidence of a commitment to engage with the world as an independent nation. Irish passports have since facilitated millions of journeys across the world, whether for work, love or intellectual freedom. The issuing of a passport often represented the start of a difficult departure from home, but for many with Irish heritage it could also be a much valued reminder of their family roots.”
