National Library acquires papers of Irish abolitionist who testified in Amistad slavery trial
Richard Robert Madden was employed by British government to ensure Caribbean slave trade came to an end
Richard Robert Madden was employed by British government to ensure Caribbean slave trade came to an end
Rehearsals are underway for a new production of Dancing at Lughnasa at the Gate this summer, and a new book about the playwright was published this week
Collection contains some 200 images taken by more than 70 press photographers across country in 2020 and 2021
You do not need to go far to find somewhere special to get lost in a favourite book
Bonar Law Collection comprises close to 10,000 maps and approximately 9,000 prints
Those who donate items get tax relief worth 80 per cent of the value of the heritage item
The building is home to more than 12 million items including books, manuscripts, newspapers, photographs and digital media
Donated collection
Liam Bluett has been collecting autographed photographs of actors such as Liam Neeson, Maureen O’Hara and Saoirse Ronan since he was a schoolboy working in Shannon Airport in 1964
Dr Audrey Whitty wants to ‘showcase our beautiful building, introduce our national collections and meet visitors face to face’
Photographs give a glimpse into Irish life and show the evolution of photography
Operators accused of ‘taking the piss’ in how little is used to top up prizes
The former priest advocated for the LGBTI+ community and successfully campaigned for non-discriminatory legislation
An Irishman’s Diary
New exhibition tells personal story of four key figures in the Irish revolution
A hundred years ago this weekend marked the handover of British rule. This is an account of that day
An exhibition at the National Photographic Archive marks 60 years of TV in Ireland
Beloved by millions, incomprehensible to millions more, the novel is now firmly embedded in Irish culture
My Career Path: English literature grad Dr Maurice J Casey received a Fulbright student award to study at Stanford
Eoin McVey to help steer National Library through Covid-19 challenges, says Minister
An Irishman’s Diary
A new book looks at the wealth we have in our Irish country towns
What began as a series of protests led to the raising of $5m in aid distributed in Ireland
Minister hopes pilot arts events could take place indoors and outdoors
Physical and online events will explore LGBTI+ identity and experiences in Ireland
A guide on how the explore the wonders close to you as the Covid-19 restrictions relax
More than 6,000 photographs and videos have been included in the collection
National Library exhibition makes space for civilian experience of intense conflict
The graffiti artist is building a reputation abroad but working to help Dublin's homeless and prison population keeps him grounded
British attempts at propaganda were undermined by real images
Maths Week survey finds half of adults use maths actively as part of their work
Author expected ‘well-awarded man’ would be first asked by National Library of Ireland for material
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices