Eilís Dillon 1920-2020: A Centenary Celebration

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Eilís Dillon (1976)

Eilís Dillon was an extraordinarily versatile writer, publishing 50 titles between 1948 and 1992. This richly illustrated exhibition looks mostly at her books for the young, highlighting themes such as island life on the wild Atlantic coast, her love of music, her knowledge of language and folk traditions.

Exhibition curated by dlr Writer in Residence 2019-2020 Sadhbh Devlin in partnership with Eilís Dillon's family.

Photo: Eilís Dillon, ©RTÉ Photograph Archive

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