After ‘16
Capturing the turmoil and aftermath of the Easter Rising, these nine short films were commissioned by the Irish Film Board to commemorate 1916. Young Irish film talent at its best.25 Oct 2016 , admission free
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PROCLAMATION
The Proclamation of the Irish Republic is the inspiration for this group exhibition of filmworks with short presentations by the artists especially for Nuit Blanche.1 Oct 2016 , admission free
Paris, capitale de la culture irlandaise
Open to all, this conference explores the influence of Paris on the evolution of Irish political and cultural thought up to the 1916 Rising and the birth of the Irish Free State. It closes with a screening of the landmark documentary ‘1916’ shown on RTE television.17 Sep 2016 , admission free
Madame de Markievicz on Trial
Drawn from actual testimonies, this historical drama is an intriguing take on one of Ireland’s most famed women, Countess Constance de Markievicz23 Apr 2016 , €7 (€5 for students and unemployed)
La Médiathèque rencontre… Lia Mills
Lia Mill’s will discuss her novel set in Easter Week 1916 with visual artist Gail Ritchie; both were influenced by time spent in Paris.12 Apr 2016 , admission free, reservation necessary (spaces limited)
Twinsome Minds: Recovering 1916 in images and stories
Storytelling, animations, music and poetry explore the micro-narratives lost behind historical accounts and official commemoration11 Mar 2016 , €7 (€5 for students and unemployed), reservation recommended
Atlantic Isles
This discussion looks at the origin and alternatives to the term ‘British Isles’10 Mar 2016 , €7 (€5 for students and unemployed), reservation recommended