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Events: 01 September 2022

King’s Inns Library to take part in Grá Dublin Libraries for Dublin Festival of History

King’s Inns Library to take part in Grá Dublin Libraries for Dublin Festival of History

The Royal Irish Academy Library is delighted to present Grá Dublin Libraries as part of the Dublin Festival of History on Thursday, October 6. This free webinar celebrates the rich history and heritage of libraries in the Dublin city area. 

As well as hearing from our Librarian Renate Ní Uigín about the history of King’s Inns and the establishment of our Library collections, you will hear from speakers from the Royal Irish Academy Library, the National Library of Ireland, Marsh’s Library, the Edward Worth Library, and the Royal College of Physicians. 

The event will be a chance to discover how some of Dublin’s oldest libraries evolved over the centuries.

Event details

Date: Thursday, October 6

Time: 10 am to 1 pm

Location: Online 

Tickets are free, but places are limited, so advance booking is recommended.

Register to attend here

About Dublin Festival of History

The Dublin Festival of History is an annual free festival, brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with the Dublin City Council Culture Company.

Now in its tenth year, the festival has built a reputation for shining a fresh perspective on history and its importance in our everyday lives, attracting best–selling Irish and international historians to Dublin for a high–profile programme of history talks and debate each Autumn.

The 2022 festival will run from Monday 26 September to Sunday 16 October.

Learn more about the festival at dublinfestivalofhistory.ie.