Join us on Friday, 1 August, for First Fridays! The museum will be open late from 6pm until 9pm, with free admission and special events throughout the evening.
6:00pm–9:00pm | Exhibition
Happy Ever After: Falling in Love with Irish Romance Fiction
Discover our brand-new exhibition and explore the often-overlooked history of Irish romance fiction — from Lady Morgan and Kate O’Brien to Maeve Binchy and Marian Keyes.
6:30pm | Talk
Brendan Dunford
Hear from the Creative Director of the Farming for Nature initiative about supporting and inspiring farmers to improve the natural health of our countryside.
8:00pm | Reading
Sara Baume
The writer and visual artist reads from her work, including two novels and the bestselling non-fiction book handiwork.