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A new museum in Waterford is showcasing the best of Irish technology going back to over 300 years , its director has said.
The Irish Museum of Time officially opened in the city on Monday.
It is the country s only horological museum and is now home to the oldest Irish longcase, table clocks and watches in the world.
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And the collection is not limited to Ireland - early European timepieces are also on display.
This includes clocks and watches from Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Russia, England and as far away as Japan.
There are pieces made with tortoise shell to others dating back to the 16th century.