Culture Night Malahide Library

Culture Night Malahide Library

Culture Night celebrates culture and creativity in Ireland by connecting people to cultural activities locally and nationally. Audiences of all ages can enjoy a variety of cultural events in Malahide Library on Friday 22 September 2023.

Exhibition of art from Prosper Fingal - Come along to see this fabulous display of art which was created in conjunction with Prosper and artist John Carpenter. Suitable for all ages. On view all day.

Silver Tree Story Telling with Cliodhna Noonan

5:45pm – 7:30pm

Come along to the library and sit under the beautiful twinkly Silver Tree for bedtime stories. Bring along your favourite teddy and get extra snuggly! There will be two Storytime sessions: the first from 5:45pm to 6:30pm for 0 to 3 years and the second from 6:45pm to 7:30pm for 3 to 6 years.

Stockings for the Queen: a talk by Balbriggan Heritage Group

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Balbriggan, a small coastal town in North Fingal, was once a place with royal connections. From here, the word of fine Balbriggans (synonymous with underwear and hosiery of especially fine knitted fabric) spread around the world. Several renowned hosiery factories were established here, including the well-known Smyth & Co., whose high-quality hosiery won clients from the ranks of European aristocracy including the Empress of Austria, the Tsarina of Russia and the Princess of Denmark. Its most famous customer was Queen Victoria of England who first commissioned stockings in 1837, the year of her coronation. Join us for a fascinating talk and showcase of original artefacts of this once acclaimed local craft.