Events for 4 October, 2016
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3:00 am
‘If Things Could Talk’ workshop – Phibsboro Library
Take on the role of the curator and look for evidence and meanings in objects! The workshop uses objects from the National Museum's collection for handling, allowing families to discover curious objects through observation and discussion. Gather information about the objects as a curator would, be looking at physical features, design, condition and raw materials. …
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Feis Ceoil 1916: The show must go on!
The Feis Ceoil festival of 1916 was due to take place during the week after the Rising. Due to the tenacity of the Feis committee, rather than cancel, the festival was simply postponed until July. This is the story of the planning, the competitors, the event itself and the reactions of the time. David Mooney …
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History on Film – Pearse Street Library Film Club
Enjoy historically-themed films including two films on French history at the Pearse Street Library Film Club. All films, including English language ones, are shown with English subtitles. Screenings are at 2pm on Tuesday 27th September, Wednesday 28th September, Tuesday 4th October and Wednesday 5th October. No booking required, all welcome on a first come, first …
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Cabra Artist John Byrne Showcases his Practice
Belfast born Byrne gives an entertaining talk on his work spanning his high profile public artworks Dublin's Last Supper and the large equestrian bronze in Ballymun (Misneach) to his politically motivated works including The Border Interpretive Centre and the video Would you die for Ireland re-visted in 2016 in response to the 1916 Rising Centenary. Booking is required. Please contact Cabra …
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Find out more »Conor O’Clery on his new historical novel, ‘The Star Man’
The Star Man is a historical novel about William Kean, a journalist and rebel in the 1790s, and of his newspaper, the Northern Star, which for a few short years outraged the gentry and propagated revolt throughout Ireland. Conor will read from his new book and discuss the research and writing process. Conor O'Clery worked for …
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Find out more »NLI Web Archive –Remembering 1916, Recording 2016
Maria Ryan, 2016 web archivist with the National Library of Ireland, will talk about the library's programme to capture and preserve the content of key websites that tell the story of the centenary year online. This includes sites relating to the official Ireland 2016 programme of formal events commemorating and reflecting on the centenary of the …
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