Earlier this year, Mary Robinson marked her 80th birthday. To honour this milestone, the University of Galway, custodian of Robinson’s extensive archive, has curated a selection of materials that both inspired and feature in the documentary
Mrs Robinson.
Coinciding with the release of this film, this special exhibition, hosted at the
Light House Cinema in Dublin and
Pálás Cinemas Galway, offers the public a rare glimpse into the remarkable archive of one of Ireland’s most influential and respected figures. Curated by Niamh Ní Charra, project archivist at the University of Galway, this mini-exhibition brings to life the profound impact of Robinson’s work and her ongoing legacy in the fight for justice and equality.
The exhibition showcases a rich collection of materials spanning over six decades of Mary Robinson’s distinguished career, giving visitors an opportunity to explore reproductions of documents and artifacts from her time as a barrister, legislator, senator, and professor, as well as her tenure as President of Ireland. The archive also includes materials from her global roles, including UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes and Climate Change, Chair of The Elders, and founder of Realizing Rights and the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice.
The film, directed by Aoife Kelleher and produced by Cormac Hargaden and Trisha Canning for
Loosehorse delivers Mary Robinson’s story in her own words for the first time. The documentary chronicles her tireless battles for justice over more than 50 years, from the streets to the courts, the ballot box, and the corridors of power.
The exhibition is open to the public at Light House Cinema from August 16th to September 1st and Pálás cinema from 21st of August to September 4th. Mrs Robinson will open nationwide on August 23rd 2024.
Check out our interview with Aoife Kelleher, the director of Mrs Robinson
here.
