Marie Bourke recalls Dublin’s art and industry exhibition of 1853, which provided the impetus for the formation of Ireland’s national museums, library and art gallery
The Royal Dublin Society (RDS), founded in 1731, had a broad remit, with an Enlightenment desire to foster growth and improvement in agriculture, manufacturing and art in Ireland. Its involvement in industry included the setting up of exhibitions to promote and sell products that supported employment in local industries. Approximately every three years from 1834-64, the RDS held exhibitions promoting agriculture and industry, from their base in Leinster House.
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