Dublin for art & culture lovers

My 1st brother-in-law is of Irish descent and talked about his nurse grandmother who immigrated to the U.S. knowing that her chances of returning to Ireland were poor, and of his father who saw signs posted at businesses saying " Irish Need Not Apply." During my 1st visit to Ireland, I wanted to learn more about the history, culture, and diaspora of the Irish people from their point of view. The museum did not dissapoint. From the stacks of trunks and suitcases the immigrants carried of which the visitor could only imagine its precious cargo inside, to the multi-sensory exhibit to help envisign what the Irish missed: the smells and sights, feelings of touch and sound which are personal and familiar to everyone. The remainder of the exhibit was rich with Irish culture and history. It was well organized and easy to follow. My opinion is that no visit to Ireland is complete without visiting this wonderful museum. Bonus: Great location. easy to find, and eateries in the sahred mall from which to choose from.