Through the Speaker Series, the RDS hosts a diverse range of interesting and informative talks by noted speakers for Members of the Society and the general public. This continues a long established tradition of lectures at the Society reaching back over 200 years.

The subject matter of the talks covers many areas of knowledge or topics associated with the Foundation aims of the Society including art, travel, sport, science, music, food, and modern living. Some significant historical anniversaries are also marked by an associated talk linking to an exhibition in the RDS Library.

Talks take place on Wednesday evenings at 6.00pm (unless otherwise stated), generally during the months of February/April (Spring Series) and October/November (Autumn Series), each year.

Refreshments are served following the talk, in a friendly and informal setting, allowing for discussion and networking opportunities.

 

Special talk:

• February 24: Prof John Fraher - ''The Art of Anatomy' (at 2.30pm)

 

Talks in the Spring 2012 Speaker Series are:

• February 29: Dr Marie Bourke - ''The Story of Irish Museums 1790-2000'

• March 7: Dr John Bowman - 'Window and Mirror: RTÉ Television 1961-2011'

• April 11: David Davison - 'Fr Browne, From Titanic to Kangaroobie'

• April 18: Kevin and Emer Rockett - 'The Magic Lantern in Ireland'

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