28 June 2019
In this month's Library blog post Harry White, MRIA, Professor of Music, University College Dublin, takes a look at our current exhibition Discovering Thomas Moore: Ireland in nineteenth-century Europe.
THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY IS IRELAND'S LEADING BODY OF EXPERTS IN THE SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Cuireann Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann an taighde chun cinn. Tugaimid aitheantas do scoth taighdeoirí na hÉireann. Tugaimid tacaíocht don scoláireacht agus cuirimid an pobal ar an eolas faoin leas atá le baint as an eolaíocht agus as na daonnachtaí. Creidimid gur gá an dea-thaighde a chur chun cinn, a chothú agus a chur in iúl don phobal. Comhairle dá chuid ball a reachtálann an tAcadamh. Déantar baill a thoghadh agus meastar gurb é an gradam acadúil is airde in Éirinn é.
Read more about the RIALibrary Exhibitions
The Library regularly organises exhibitions highlighting its rich collections of books, prints, drawings and manuscripts.
Exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Current Exhibition: Discovering Thomas Moore: Ireland in nineteenth-century Europe
Find out more about Moore! A new exhibition at the Royal Irish Academy Library, in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast.
June 17- 11 December 2019 ; 22 January - 28 February 2020
Exhibition Closed : 30-31 January 2020
240 years ago in 1779, Bard of Ireland, Thomas Moore, was born on 28 May in Dublin. During the nineteenth century, Moore would become one of Ireland’s best known ambassadors by means of his prose, poetry and above all his lyrics for the Irish melodies and National airs. His influence on contemporary European musicians is well attested as is the popularity of his music on both sides of the Atlantic. But Moore was a trained classical scholar who researched his literary and historical writings thoroughly. Curated by musicologist Dr Sarah McCleave, School of Arts, English & Languages, QUB, this exhibition will expose the breadth of Moore’s research and writing about Ireland and will explore Moore’s role as an Irish writer with an international reputation in positioning Ireland within Europe through cultural exchange. It will also address contemporary European fascination with the orient and Moore’s influential role in depicting eastern culture, particularly via his hugely successful work, Lalla Rookh, read throughout Europe and adapted for musical performance.
We are particularly pleased to acknowledge the co-operation of our Queen’s University academic and library colleagues in bringing this exhibition and accompanying lecture series together.
A series of blog posts that accompany our exhibition
A series of lectures accompanying our exhibition
Exhibition opening hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00-16:30, except on conference days. See Library landing page for exceptions. Free admission. No individual booking required. Group bookings please contact: library@ria.ie / 01-6090620
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09 October 2019
Professor Harry White, MRIA, will give the first lecture in our series on 'Discovering Thomas Moore'. Listen back.
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30 October 2019
Dr Tríona O'Hanlon will give the second lecture in our series on 'Discovering Thomas Moore'. Listen back.
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06 November 2019
Dr Daniel Roberts will give the third lecture in our series on 'Discovering Thomas Moore'. Listen back.
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13 November 2019
Dr Sarah McCleave will give the fourth lecture in our series on 'Discovering Thomas Moore'. Listen back.
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20 November 2019
Professor Úna Hunt will give the fifth and final lecture in our series on 'Discovering Thomas Moore'. Listen back.
When
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When
08 January 2018
An exhibition of original papers, notes, journals and sketches by eminent archaeologist and Celtic art specialist Françoise Henry, MRIA.
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07 June 2017
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01 February 2015
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22 August 2016
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08 March 2016
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03 November 2015
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18 April 2016
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