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Chaos & Hope: Linen Hall Library exhibition marks the troubles of 1922 and 1972

Tom McFarlane is led away from the scene of the Abercorn Bar bombing in 1972
Tom McFarlane is led away from the scene of the Abercorn Bar bombing in 1972 Tom McFarlane is led away from the scene of the Abercorn Bar bombing in 1972

YEARS of Chaos & Hope at the Linen Hall Library is a new exhibition and programme of events which will mark the anniversaries of two significant years in Ireland's troubled history.

1922 was the deadliest year of the 1920s conflict, while 1972 was the deadliest year of the Troubles: 100 and 50 years on, Years of Chaos & Hope will reflect on the conflicting identities, protests, backlash, arrests, evictions, expulsions, shootings and bombings which contributed to the chaos of both years.

Using material from its archives, the exhibition explores the troubled times through which the Linen Hall Library and its visitors endured. It will be launched on Monday August 1 by Dr Eamon Phoenix, who will deliver a keynote lecture exploring the shared experiences of turmoil which characterised both years.

The exhibition will be on display at the Linen Hall Library Vertical Gallery until August 31. Alongside the exhibition, the library will host a range of events curated by Melissa Baird to further delve into the chaos of 1922 and 1972. This programme will include lectures, panel discussions, and curator tours. All events must be booked in advance.

:: To find out more about the Years of Chaos & Hope, visit linenhall.com