Join us on Friday, 3 October, 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 newest exhibition, which explores the forgotten history of Irish romance fiction – from Lady Morgan and Kate O’Brien to Maeve Binchy and Marian Keyes.
6.15pm–8.15pm | Workshop
Says Who?
Creative writing workshop for adults with Kevin McDermott. Exploring the roots of creativity in memory and spoken language. No experience necessary.
6.30pm | Workshop
Write Stuff!
Spoken word workshop for teenagers (15-19 years) with Leon Dunne. No experience necessary.
6.30pm | Discussion
Novel of the North
A focus on contemporary novels from Northern Ireland with writers Wendy Erskine and Gráinne O’Hare, with literary scholar Nathalie Lamprecht.
8pm | Reading
Dave Tynan
The Dublin writer reads from his debut short story collection, We Used to Dance Here.
First Friday’s is presented with the support of PwC, the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Dublin UNESCO City of Literature.
