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Did you know that the Titanic was built in the heart of Ireland? In fact, as a passenger group, the Irish outnumbered all other nationalities on board. The entire Month of March at the Titanic Museum Attraction salutes everything Irish from Gaelic folklore, music, singing and dancing. Discover and learn about Titanic’s Irish roots galore all this month at the Titanic Museum.

Believe it not, Irish Fairy fantasy cottages have taken root at the Titanic Museum and will remain visible to visitors during the Attraction’s March tribute to the 187 Irish passengers and crew on Titanic. Jeanne Waters-Hill, founder of Touché, preeminent Missouri Design Studio and designated mortal designer of the mythological Titanic cottages, says the design process for this project was especially challenging. "I had to put on my sculptor's hat, then think about it, research it and tap into 45 years of experience until an image slowly emerged. All in all, it took about 50 to 60 hours to build one cottage from development, construction to installation," says Waters-Hill.

While the wee builders remain invisible to humans, proof of their presence can be clearly seen in the enchanting, whimsical dwellings they’ve planted throughout the ship. No two are alike, each have their own name and unique features. However, the ones with realistic architectural elements still stand with one foot in reality and the other in a fairytale.Mary Kellogg-Joslyn, Titanic Museum President & COO

For more information, please contact the Titanic Museum at 800-381-7670.