What's on

Listen to Maria McManus’ judicious choice of poems relating to our current exhibition and themes of migration and exile

2020 marks the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. His string quartet Op.127 is performed this evening as part of a recital by the impressive Lir Quartet.

Bringing together some of Ireland’s most exciting young musicians, this septet draws on a wealth of creative sources to perform arrangements of Irish traditional music rooted in the repertoire of West and North County Clare.

This five-piece band from the North of Ireland are tearing up the rule book with their bold approach to their native musical tradition and have taken both sides of the Atlantic by storm.

Inspired by a myriad of musical influences, this impressive eight-member trad band has built its international reputation on three decades of energetic innovation.

Come and find out more about the precious collection in the Old Library and admire our three illuminated manuscripts up close.

A hilarious comedy based on a true story about an ex-Trappist monk who hijacked an Aer Lingus plane with extravagant claims...

The story of a courageous Dublin mother trying to protect her brood after their rented home is sold and they become homeless. “A powerful and moving drama written by Roddy Doyle” (**** The Guardian)

In this concert, the trio seek out the colours and textures of folk music as well as highlighting the connections and similarities that exist between soundworlds of today and of hundreds of years ago.

Vocalist Síobhra Quinlan performs classical and contemporary pieces responding to the theme of Dublin’s Franco-Irish Literary Festival 2020 - ‘A Better World’ - together with readings in English, French and Irish.

Stephen Griffin presents the annual Liam Swords lecture: ‘Your future nephew: Count O'Rouerke, the Marquis de Mirepoix and family interests in Vienna 1738-1740.’

A visual feast, presented by curator Fidelma Mullane, of Ireland in the 1950s and early 60s seen through the lens of one of the world’s most famous photographers.

Visit our Old Library with its three illuminated manuscripts dating from the Middle Ages.

Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara are recognized internationally as eminent architects, professors and curators whose practice has just won the 2020 RIBA gold medal.