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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · 17d

Join us for WORDS ON THE WAVES, a celebration of RadioMoLI, next Thursday, 25 September, at 7pm (doors 6.30pm). MoLI is hosting a rich evening of conversation, reading and song. Presented in partnership with Ebow Digital. Tickets at https://moli.ie/events/words-on-the-waves

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us on Friday, 5 September, from 6pm for First Fridays! The museum will be open late from 6pm to 9pm with free admission and special events throughout the evening. Don't miss a talk by Dave Darcy of One Strong Arm Press and a performance by Joanna Mattrey!

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Aug 5

Join us online on Wednesday, 3 September, at 7pm for the MoLI Book Club! In this edition of the MoLI Book Club, we will read Water in the Desert, Fire in the Night by Gethan Dick. The author will join MoLI’s Benedict Schlepper-Connolly in conversation for the event. moli.ie/events/the-m...

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Jul 29

📽️ Have you been to see 'De Profundis' yet? 📽️

A fresh perspective on Oscar Wilde’s brilliant mind and tragic life, the installation presents key passages of the text through the voices of a contemporary community of LGBTQ+ writers, artists and activists.

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Jul 22

Book now for Pride and the Pen – a monthly LGBTQ+ tour of MoLI, taking place on Saturday, 26 July, at 3pm. The tour looks at Ireland’s storied queer heritage, from censorship to celebration. Limited availability – don't miss out! Book now at moli.ie

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Jul 21

Join us on Friday, 1 August from 6pm for First Fridays! The museum will be open late from 6pm to 9pm with free admission and special events throughout the evening. It's also a great opportunity to check out our newest exhibition Happy Ever After!

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Jul 17

MoLI would like to congratulate Éilís Ní Dhuibhne who has been announced as the new Laureate for Irish Fiction 2025-2028.
We have been lucky enough to collaborate with Éilís on several projects over the years, most notably on our exhibition Into The Island exhibitions.moli.ie/into-the-isl...

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Jul 16

The reviews are in! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
There are limited tickets left for Work is the Curse of the Drinking Classes this weekend and for the remainder of the run.
Get your tickets now: moli.ie/events/work-...

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Sylvia Leatham @sylvialeatham.bsky.social · Jul 5

Fun, uplifting, inspiring launch of ‘Happy Ever After’, new exhibition at @molimuseum.bsky.social showcasing Irish romance fiction. Go see!

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Jul 10

Have you been to see our newest exhibition, Happy Ever After, yet? Join us as we explore the forgotten history of Irish romance fiction, from Lady Morgan to Marian Keyes! moli.ie/exhibitions/...

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Jun 26

Just two days left to see our exhibition HOLY SHOW! Scattered across four floors, the exhibition features work from almost two dozen artists and is a kaleidoscopic retrospective of the first six issues of the magazine.
Tickets for the HOLY SHOW closing party : moli.ie/events/holy-...

MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Jun 19

Join MoLI and HOLY SHOW on Friday, 27 June, from 6pm to celebrate the launch of a brand new issue of HOLY SHOW as well as the conclusion of MoLI’s current exhibition dedicated to the publication.

Presented in association with Whiplash Beer

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Jun 11

Join us online on Wednesday, 3 September, at 7pm for the MoLI Book Club! In this edition of the Book Club, we will read Water in the Desert, Fire in the Night by Gethan Dick. The author will join MoLI’s Benedict Schlepper-Connolly in conversation for the event. moli.ie/events/the-m...

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Jun 10

We hope you enjoy your visit Zoe (Cobblestone and Walshes both good spots for trad!) ❤️

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Jun 10

📽️ Have you been to see 'De Profundis' yet? 📽️
A fresh perspective on Oscar Wilde’s brilliant mind and tragic life, the installation presents key passages of the text through the voices of a contemporary community of LGBTQ+ writers, artists and activists. moli.ie/visit

MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Jun 4

We are delighted to announce that we will be running our Pride and the Pen tour every Saturday in June for Pride month! The tour looks at Ireland’s storied queer heritage, from censorship to celebration. Limited availability – don't miss out! Book now at moli.ie

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Jun 3

Join us on Friday, 6 June from 6pm for First Fridays! The museum will be open late with free admission & special events throughout the evening. Don't miss talks by ecologist Pádraig Fogarty and artist Laura Fitzgerald , as well as writing workshops for both teens and adults. moli.ie/events/first...

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · May 30

🎉 Celebrate Bloomsday at MoLI! 🎉

Writer Naoise Dolan will deliver our Dedalus Lecture at 5.30pm on 16 June, and later the annual MoLI Bloomsday Party takes over the entire museum and gardens. We are also offering free admission to our exhibitions all day (10.30am-4.30pm)!

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · May 29

Join us on Friday, 6 June from 6pm for First Fridays! The museum will be open late with free admission & special events throughout the evening. Don't miss talks by ecologist Pádraig Fogarty and artist Laura Fitzgerald , as well as writing workshops for both teens and adults.
moli.ie/events/first...

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · May 13

Our staff pick this month is Open, Heaven by Seán Hewitt (who features in our installation De Profundis)! Described by the Guardian as 'A transcendent portrait of gay desire that pays homage to the English literary tradition', Hewitt's debut novel is a must-read.
Available now in the MoLI shop!

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Leigh Graves Wolf @gravesle.bsky.social · May 13

I can't recommend this exhibit highly enough - the video game is one of the most interesting, engaging, striking, thoughtful, amazing pieces of art/literature that I've seen in quite a while!

MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · May 13

There is still time to see our exhibition HOLY SHOW, which closes on 27 June ⌛ Scattered across four floors, HOLY SHOW features work from almost two dozen artists working in sculpture, photography, illustration, film, video games, and, of course, text.
MoLI is open 10.30am-5.30pm.
moli.ie/visit

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · May 13

There is still time to see our exhibition HOLY SHOW, which closes on 27 June ⌛ Scattered across four floors, HOLY SHOW features work from almost two dozen artists working in sculpture, photography, illustration, film, video games, and, of course, text.
MoLI is open 10.30am-5.30pm.
moli.ie/visit

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · May 8

Join us for an afternoon of Oscar Wilde with Neil Titley's Work is the Curse of the Drinking Classes. Presented in a limited run and performed by Will Govan, this wonderfully witty and sincere show will teleport audience goers to 1898 Paris, one year after Wilde’s release from prison.
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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · May 8

Join us online on Weds, 4 June, at 7pm for the MoLI Book Club! In this edition of the book club, we will read Oscar Wilde’s De Profundis. Hosted by MoLI’s Benedict Schlepper-Connolly, our special guest is Professor Nicholas Frankel, a renowned scholar of Oscar Wilde’s work.

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland @molimuseum.bsky.social · Apr 30

We are delighted to announce that our exhibition HOLY SHOW has been extended to 27 June! Scattered across four floors, HOLY SHOW features work from almost two dozen artists working in sculpture, photography, illustration, film, video games, and, of course, text. moli.ie/visit

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