The Rathmines Discourses is a series of public talks to be held at the Rathmines Library from April to May 2012. Three speakers will present on topics related to culture, environment, architecture, and the state of Ireland after the economic boom. The talks will each feature a short lecture followed by a question and answer period. The series is organized by the non-political Rathmines Initiative group with the goal of engaging the community in discussions on issues of national importance.

1. RATHMINES
DISCOURSES
SPRING/SUMMER 2012
Venue: Rathmines Library (Exhibition Room)
MON, 23 APRIL PETER O’BRIEN (Cultural/Environmental
(6.15PM SHARP) Activist) on ‘Open to the Public’
MON, 30 APRIL MICHELLE FAGAN (Architect, President
(6.15PM SHARP) of RIAI) on ‘Village Architect’
MON, 14 MAY FRANK McDONALD (Irish Times) on
(6.15PM SHARP) ‘Ireland after the Boom and Bust’
1This is the second series of the
Rathmines Discourses – public
conversations on matters of
national importance.
1The series is organised by the
Rathmines Initiative, a
non-political group which aims to
improve quality of life in Rathmines.
1The format will be a short
lecture followed by Q&A and
general audience discussion.
*ALL WELCOME *ADMISSION FREE