# Event Details

- **Event Name**: In-person at Threads: Stitching Together the History of Irish Dress 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The 2nd annual summer symposium taking a closer look at the history of Irish dress through a series of talks from different perspectivesAbout this EventTickets are valid for July 16th & 17th, 2026DAY ONE - Thursday July 16th, 2026:Time: 18:00 Location: RSAI, 63 Merrion Sq. S, Dublin 2 Doors open: 17:45Evening session: 18:00 - 19:30 ‘Irish Fashion History in the Arts’18:00 - Priscilla Sonnier & Laura FitzacharyTitle: Welcome Address: ‘Reflecting on Threads: Stitching Together the History of Irish Dress’18:30 - Hilary O’ KellyTitle: 'The Red Coat: Irish Dress and Material Culture; a case study'18:50: Kristina DeckerTitle: ‘Threads of Improvement: Mary Delany, Fashion, and the Creative Arts’19:30 Drinks ReceptionDAY TWO - Friday July 17th, 2026:Time: 10:30 - 16:00 Location: RSAI, 63 Merrion Sq. S, Dublin 210:30 - Registration & doors open, tea/coffee (upstairs at RSAI)11:00 - Welcome Day Two (Lecture Hall, RSAI)Session One: 11:15 - 12:30 ‘Preserving Irish Dress History’11:15 - Colin AtkinsonTitle: ‘From 1938 to now, why skills are essential in Irish Fashion’11:35 - Amelia O’ Mahony-BradyTitle: ‘Butterflies Among the Bees: Maíréad M. Johnston and her Travelling Museum of Costume (1975-2000)’11:55 - Charlotte McReynoldsTitle: ‘From the Ashes: The Destruction and Rebuilding of the Ulster Museum’s Fashion and Textile Collection’Lunch 12:30 - 14:00 (Upstairs at RSAI)Session Two: 14:00 - 15:45 ‘Irish Dress History Through Different Mediums’14:05 - Denise MeagherTitle: ‘Dressing the Part? Lady Hazel Lavery as Kathleen Ní Houlihan’14:25 - Mairéad FinneganTitle: ‘The Significance of the Late Medieval Irish Mantle c. 1100–1550'14:45 - Pamela HeaneyTitle: ‘Exploring Historical Approaches to Sustainability in an Irish Context’15:05 - Peter O’BrienTitle: ‘Combining Technical Skill with Narrative and Character: Reflecting on his work with Irish designer Peter O’Brien’15:45 Closing remarks16:00 Library open to view until 17:00Drinks reception (upstairs at RSAI)Please note that this symposium will not be recorded as some papers are awaiting publicationUnfortunately due to the nature of the building this event is not wheelchair accessible
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dublin-2/in-person-at-threads-stitching-together-the-history-of-irish-dress-2026/100001991448629459
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 23 hours
  - Location: Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 27.79, max: 27.79, currency: EUR

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dublin 2
- **state**: DN
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland
- **lat**: 53.3387349
- **long**: -6.2495306
- **full address**: Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 63 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2, Ireland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is In-person at Threads: Stitching Together the History of Irish Dress 2026 being held?
  - **A:** In-person at Threads: Stitching Together the History of Irish Dress 2026 takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 63 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2, Ireland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing In-person at Threads: Stitching Together the History of Irish Dress 2026?
  - **A:** In-person at Threads: Stitching Together the History of Irish Dress 2026 is organized by Seek the Historic.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** In-person at Threads: Stitching Together the History of Irish Dress 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dublin 2, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If In-person at Threads: Stitching Together the History of Irish Dress 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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