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National Library of Ireland “Ireland from Maps” exhibition in the Library

Scanned image of the NLI's Maps of Ireland brochure
NEWS / 29 November 2012

The Library is currently hosting a temporary exhibition on loan from the National Library of Ireland, entitled "Ireland from Maps". It will be exhibited throughout November, December and January.

The Library is currently hosting a temporary exhibition on loan from the National Library of Ireland, entitled "Ireland from Maps". It will be exhibited throughout November, December and January. It is a series of eight display banners. Each banner is displayed for a week. It goes into detail about how maps are made, historical maps of Ireland and terminology. Geography students will get an opportunity to study this exhibition further with Ms. McGuckin in class.

Ms. O'Kelly

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