Culture Date with Dublin 8; Celebrating William ‘Billy’ Mooney – A Photographic Exhibition
The Digital Hub is delighted to be a Programme Partner on Culture Date with Dublin 8, and will host the Celebrating William 'Billy' Mooney photography exhibition.
‘Celebrating William ‘Billy’ Mooney’ presented by Culture Date with Dublin 8 in partnership with Dublin City Library and Archives, will showcase a selection of his work that celebrates people, place and highlights of his career.
Dubliner and Tenters’ resident William ‘Billy’ Mooney is a familiar face and integral part of the local Dublin 8 landscape since he came to live in The Tenters some 72 years ago.
Before retiring, Billy worked as a photographer for Dublin Corporation for forty years and attended numerous events throughout the years ready to capture yet another photograph to add to his enormous collection of images. Today, 12,000 photographs taken by Billy form part of the Dublin City Library and Archive sources. Images cover everything from official Dublin City events such as the visit of Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa in Dublin to photographs of places and people long gone.
Dates and Times:
- Wednesday, 7th May, 1pm – 7pm
- Thursday, 8th May, 12pm – 6pm
- Friday, 9th May, 12pm – 6pm
- Saturday, 10th May, 10am – 6pm
- Sunday, 11th May, 11am – 6pm
This is a free event, no booking is required.
Location: The Bank at The Digital Hub, 85 James Street, The Digital Hub, Dublin 8, D08 C2PR
Read more about this event at: https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/william-billy-mooney-a-photographic-exhibition