Exhibition offers rare glimpse into remarkable Mary Robinson archive

IN celebration of the nationwide release of MRS ROBINSON in cinemas on August 23, the University of Galway, in collaboration with Light House Cinema, Pálás and BREAK OUT PICTURES, presents an exclusive exhibition, 'From the Desk of…Mrs. Robinson'.

This special exhibition, hosted at the Light House and Pálás Cinemas, offers the public a rare glimpse into the remarkable archive of Mary Robinson, one of Ireland's most influential and respected figures.

Earlier this year, Mary Robinson - former President of Ireland and a pioneering advocate for human rights - 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.

The exhibition showcases a rich collection of materials spanning over six decades of Robinson's distinguished career.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore reproductions of documents and artefacts 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.

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.

MRS ROBINSON -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 film opened nationwide on August 23, offering audiences an intimate look at Robinson’s extraordinary life and contributions.

The exhibition is open to the public at Light House Cinema from August 16 to September 1 and Pálás cinema from August 21 to September 4.