Need a summer study break? Visit our 'Performing Ireland' Exhibition


Performing Ireland: 1904 - 2014 Exhibition

An exhibition entitled, 'Performing Ireland: 1904 - 2014' is on display throughout the summer in the foyer of the Hardiman Building. Celebrating a century of Irish drama and writing, and exploring strong links with the West of Ireland, the exhibition provides a digital journey through Irish theatre. Learn how the Abbey Theatre connects to the West of Ireland through Lady Gregory and WB Yeats, and the writings of JM Synge. Discover the craft of the playwright through the archive of Thomas Kilroy. See how Druid theatre developed from Galway to Broadway as well as seeing first-hand the process and technology behind making digitally accessible over 1 million items from the Abbey Theatre's history .

The exhibition is free and all are welcome.

An Exhibition Display Board
An outside view of the NUI Galway Archives and Special Collections Reading Room

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