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  • Collection: National Museum of Ireland

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A chisel, a punch and two iron files are evidence of everyday activities in Dublin in the Viking Age. These were all found in Fishamble Street.

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An iron stirrup and a silvered spur. The museum information board notes that the Vikings probably introduced spurs and stirrups to Ireland, and that this pair are among the earliest known from Ireland.

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These two whalebone bats were found in the High Street, Dublin, while the pin was found on Fishamble Street.

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These carved bone pieces were found in Winetavern Street and Fishamble Street, Dublin.

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This display shows pieces of amber and beads made from amber that were found in Fishamble Street, Dublin

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This mould was almost certainly used to make the star-shaped kite brooch that is displayed beside it. Both were found on the same site.
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