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First Fridays

One Strong Arm Press and violist Joanna Mattrey

Friday, 5 September 2025 | 6pm

Join us on Friday, 5 September, 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, which explores the forgotten history of Irish romance fiction – from Lady Morgan and Kate O’Brien to Maeve Binchy and Marian Keyes.

6.30pm | Talk
One Strong Arm Press
Get a behind-the-scenes look at letterpress printing with Dave Darcy of One Strong Arm Press, including how MoLI’s Oscar Wilde-inspired poster was made.

8pm | Music
Joanna Mattrey (viola)
A solo peformance by the singular American violist, composer and improviser.

First Friday’s is presented with the support of PwC and the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.

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