Castle Builders : Anglo-Norman Castles

Let’s travel back to the age of knights and castles to explore the world of the Anglo-Normans in Ireland and meet the best castle builders of all time. Discover how their arrival transformed Ireland forever, and how places like Trim Castle were built.

This session with archaeologist Francesca Caddedu includes a hands-on art class where you will create your own Anglo-Norman castle.

Francesca Cadeddu is an archaeologist and a specialist within the Heritage in Schools programme. In the last 3 years she has delivered more than 200 workshops all around Ireland bringing Irish history and archaeology back to life for kids.

Suitable for ages 7+