Finding Gibbet Hill: A Remarkable Discovery, One Year On.
- Saturday 01 November 1:00pm
- National Library of Ireland
- FREE, but ticketed
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literary
stoker-in-depth
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Finding Gibbet Hill traces the remarkable journey of Brian Cleary, whose personal experience of sudden hearing loss led him deep into the archives of the National Library of Ireland, where he uncovered a long-lost short story by Bram Stoker.
His discovery made headlines around the world, with coverage in The New York Times, The Guardian, the BBC and countless other publications, before it was unveiled as last year’s festival. It also acted as the launchpad for the Charlotte Stoker Fund, named in honour of Bram’s pioneering mother and her 19th-century advocacy for the deaf.
Published by the Rotunda Foundation, proceeds from Gibbet Hill sales have enabled the Fund to support exciting research into preventable hearing loss in vulnerable newborns.
Now, one year on, this special event reflects on the cultural and historical context of Gibbet Hill’s rediscovery, its ties to the National Library, and shares new developments from the Charlotte Stoker Fund. A panel discussion will feature members of the creative team who brought Gibbet Hill to life: acclaimed Stoker biographer Paul Murray and visual artist Paul McKinley.
You can buy Gibbet Hill here.
In association with the National Library of Ireland.
| Location | Joly Lecture Theatre, National Library of Ireland. |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Doors | 12.45pm |
| Age Suitability | 8+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Latecomers | Latecomers will be permitted. |
| Accessibility | Venue is wheelchair accessible. This event will have ISL interpretation. More info |
National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St, Dublin 2, D02 P638
If travelling by Dublin Bus, the closest stops are
Stop 319, Westmoreland Street, Northbound: 1, 9, 13, 40, 44, 44D, 83, 83A, 140, E1, E2
Stop 320, Westmoreland Street, Northbound: 7B, 7D, 7E, 11, 11B, 16, 19
Stop 403, Nassau Street, Southbound: 4, 7, 7A, 7B, 11, 11B, 13, 19, 27, 37, 38, 38A, 38B, 39, 39A, 40, 70, 180, E1, E2
Stop 405, Nassau Street, Southbound: 4, 7, 7A, 19, 845
Stop 7586 Nassau Street : Busses 116, 118, 193, 194, 37, 39, 39a,
Stop 406 Nassau Street : Busses 11, 11b, 37, 38, 38a, 38b, 38d, 39, 39a, 70, GD01, 26, 7b, 7d, 980a, 980b, E1, E2
Stop 4521, College Green, Southbound: 13, 49, 65, 65B
Stop 4521, College Green, Westbound: 27, 56A, 77A, 77N, 151
Accessibility Information
Ticketing
This is a free but ticketed event.
Arrival
The pavement outside the venue is flat and there are steps up to the entrance.
If travelling by Dublin Bus, the closest stops are
Stop 319, Westmoreland Street, Northbound: 1, 9, 13, 40, 44, 44D, 83, 83A, 140, E1, E2
Stop 320, Westmoreland Street, Northbound: 7B, 7D, 7E, 11, 11B, 16, 19
Stop 403, Nassau Street, Southbound: 4, 7, 7A, 7B, 11, 11B, 13, 19, 27, 37, 38, 38A, 38B, 39, 39A, 40, 70, 180, E1, E2
Stop 405, Nassau Street, Southbound: 4, 7, 7A, 19, 845
Stop 7586 Nassau Street : Busses 116, 118, 193, 194, 37, 39, 39a,
Stop 406 Nassau Street : Busses 11, 11b, 37, 38, 38a, 38b, 38d, 39, 39a, 70, GD01, 26, 7b, 7d, 980a, 980b, E1, E2
Stop 4521, College Green, Southbound: 13, 49, 65, 65B
Stop 4521, College Green, Westbound: 27, 56A, 77A, 77N, 151
Entry
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Space
Accessible Bathroom / WC
There are WC Toilets located in the Main Hall in the Victorian Main Building where you will wait for the tour to begin.
Bar
There is no bar at this event.
Performance Space
Seating
Seating is unassigned.
Sound
There is a Loop induction system.
Lighting
Quieter Room