Lily, Lolly, Georgie and Anne: Exploring the creative lives and work of the Yeats women
Saturday 1 February at 1pm
Learn more about the lives of Georgie Hyde Lees, Lily and Lolly Yeats, and Anne Yeats at this event comprising talks and discussion on the lives and achievements of these creative women. Speakers: Associate Professor School of English, Drama and Film, UCD, Lucy Collins; Senior Lecturer in Design for Stage + Screen, IADT, Dr Elaine Sisson; and author, documentary maker and curator, Deirdre Mulrooney. All welcome. Booking not required. More…
Celebrate Chinese New Year
This February at the NLI, celebrate the Chinese Year of the Rat with lectures, and interactive talks and workshops.
On Tuesday 4 February at 6.30pm, join Professor Jerusha McCormack, who will reflect on the commonalities that have emerged between the two nations over the course of fifteen years of teaching about Ireland in China. In association with the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival. More…
On Friday 7 and Saturday 8 February at 3.30pm, learn about the evolution of written Chinese, with an opportunity to learn and write some words in Mandarin. Presented by the Open University with the NLI. To register for these free events, please email: ireland-events@open.ac.uk, or call 01 768 5399. More…
Talks, workshops and special events
Throughout February / i rith mí Feabhra
On Monday 3 February at 3pm, receive advice on accessing the rich and varied collections of the Library at this workshop. More…
On Monday 3 February at 7pm, take in a bilingual lecture by Professor Angela Bourke about traditional Irish storyteller, Éadbhaird Ó Briain. More…
On Tuesday 11 February at 7pm, join historian Liz Gillis who will discuss the role of, and impact on women of the fateful day of 21 November 1920 – Bloody Sunday. More…
On Friday 14 February at 1.05pm, mark Valentine’s Day and enjoy readings of a selection of the love poems of WB Yeats with music. More…
On Monday 24 February at 12pm, join Shane Hegarty, whose book Boot, illustrated by Ben Mantle, is this year’s Citywide Read choice for an hour of fun. Ages: 7-10 years. More…
Free Guided Tours / Turais Treoraithe Saor in Aisce
Throughout February / i rith mí Feabhra
Events at Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again
Throughout February / i rith mí Feabhra
Enjoy tours and workshops this February at our Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again exhibition in the Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre, Westmoreland Street. All events are free. Booking is via Eventbrite, or email heaneyexhibition@nli.ie.
On Saturday 1 February at 11am and 12pm, join traditional craft expert, Patrick Broderick and make St.Brigid’s crosses and understand their historical significance at this children’s workshop. More…
On Saturday 1 February at 1pm and 2pm, join traditional craft expert, Patrick Broderick and make St.Brigid’s crosses and understand their historical significance at this adult’s workshop. More…
On Saturday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 February at 2pm, take a tour of Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, see early drafts of Heaney’s work and understand the importance of one of Ireland’s best-loved poets in Irish life today. For group bookings, email heaneyexhibition@nli.ie. More…
On Tuesday, 4, 11, 18 and 25 February at 1pm, take a tour of Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, see early drafts of Heaney’s work and understand the importance of one of Ireland’s best-loved poets in Irish life today. For group bookings, email heaneyexhibition@nli.ie. More…
On Wednesday 12 February at 1 pm, take a look at some poetic terms and brush up on what to look for when reading your favourite Heaney poems at this close reading workshop. More…
On Saturday 15 February at 1pm, join Theo Dorgan for a lecture which will explore Seamus Heaney’s journey from local to international. More…
On Thursday 20 February at 1pm, build and decorate your own kite – inspired by the poetry of Heaney! More…
On Thursday 27 February at 1pm, survey illustrated editions of Heaney’s work, the design of the exhibition and portraits of the poet by artists, Louis le Brocquy and Carolyn Mulholland at this art-themed tour. More…
On Friday 28 February at 1pm, join us for an interactive and lively chat about this month’s poetry collection, Door into the dark. More…
Free Exhibitions
All Welcome
Explore the archive of Seamus Heaney at our Listen Now Again exhibition at the Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre, Westmoreland Street. Delve into the life and work of WB Yeats in our main building at 7-8 Kildare Street and explore the experiences of Irish soldiers during WWI at World War Ireland at No 2/3 Kildare Street. Explore key aspects of the Irish War of Independence in our new photographic exhibition ‘From Turmoil to Truce: Photographs of the War of Independence‘ at the National Photographic Archive, Temple Bar, until May 2020.
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