Ye Olde urdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio

Name: Ye Olde urdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio
Address: Martello Tower Abbey Street Opposite Abbey Tavern, Howth Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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Martello Tower Abbey Street Opposite Abbey Tavern, Howth Ireland

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The museum was the brainchild of Pat Herbert hailing originally from Rathnamagh, Ardagh, Co. Mayo. After hearing radio/wireless for the first time aged 10 in 1947, when the All-Ireland Football Final was broadcast from the Polo Grounds, New York, Pat was mesmorised by the technology that allowed him to hear Michael O' Hehir's voice clearly across the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The museum is full of the history of early radio and communications in Ireland and beyond. With over 1000 exhibits, highlights include: Spark Transmitter, Edison Phonograph, HMV Monarch Gramophone, Seraphone, Round Ecko Radio, Art Andia Parrot Speakers, Paris Aerial, BBC Marconiphone, Tesla Ball and many more. We'd love to welcome you to the Museum and keep the history of radio and broadcasting alive for present & future generations. Keep listening!

At a glance

Typical visit: about 30 minutes