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Speaking about the exhibition, Dr Robert Whan, Director of Armagh Robinson Library and No 5 Vicars\u2019 Hill, said, \u201cThis exhibition shows the origins of some of Armagh\u2019s much-loved buildings, as well as others which Cooley designed during his career. Featuring items from the Library\u2019s collection, including original architectural drawings, the exhibition helps to highlight the important role that the Library plays in preserving the heritage of Armagh and making that accessible.\u201d He continued, \u201cI would like to acknowledge and thank the Northern Ireland Museums Council, which has supported the development of the exhibition through their \u2018Museums Connect\u2019 Grant Scheme.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officially launching the exhibition ahead of World Architecture Day on Monday 4 October 2021, Nora Douds, Chair of the Northern Ireland Museums Council, stated, \u201cIt is my honour to be here to launch this innovative, online exhibition, developed by Armagh Robinson Library, celebrating the valuable architectural legacy of Thomas Cooley. This online exhibition will enable a wider audience, both national and international, to gain access to this invaluable collection celebrating Armagh\u2019s architectural heritage. Northern Ireland Museums Council is pleased to support the important ongoing work of Armagh Robinson Library and look forward to future collaboration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Library has also organised a lecture by Dr Michael O\u2019Neill on Thomas Cooley and his buildings. For anyone who missed it, a recording of the lecture will be available on the Library\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"