After spending a year @14henriettastreet - looking back at her time there, Fiona Harrington held an exhibition of her work in the final days of her time there exploring the connections between the house, its history and traditional Irish lace
By repositioning these (very important to preserve) lace making techniques through contemporary visual art, her work which was dotted around the house before being shown in this dedicated space connected history, objects and memory
From being inspired by the Japanese art of ‘kitsuge’ to the stories behind work titles such as ‘Met Éireann’ and ‘Hoping to Find You in the Best of Health’, her teacup Irish needle lace pieces featured even a portrait of Peter Brannigan - who was born at 14 Henrietta St.
A delicate yet powerful homage to a layered building…congratulations Fiona 👏
#irishlace #14henriettastreet #dublin #history #art
And a visit to 14 Henrietta St. to see Fiona Harrimgton's exhibition! It was fantastic to finally see Fiona in situ, after watching from afar for the last year or so!
We received this prestigious award in the category of Citizen’s Engagement and Awareness-raising, in recognition of our people-first approach.
There are lots of ways we do this, by working with artists. We invite them to spend time in the museum exploring the building, its collection, and the stories of the people who lived here. This process brings fresh perspectives and offers visitors new ways to connect with the social history of Dublin.
Fiona spent a year researching the history, architecture, and stories of 14 Henrietta Street. She responded to the building’s rooms, objects, and histories through traditional Irish needle and bobbin lace techniques.
Click the link in our bio to find out more about our award.
Photos by @mark_stedman and Oliver Deane.
#EuropeanHeritageAwards #EuropaNostraAwards
Óiche thar cionn a bhí ann ar @14henriettastreet Déardaoin. Míle buíochas leis an bhfoireann ar fad agus gach duine as theacht. Táim fíor fíor-bhuíoch.
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What a great night last Thursday at @14henriettastreet . Huge thanks to all of the staff at the museum and of course to everyone who came on the night- I am so, so grateful.
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Beidh an seó ar oscailt anois agus 'in situ' sna seomraí músaeim le linn an deireadh seachtaine seo agus beidh sé ar oscailt mar thaispeántas seomra amhain ó Chéadaoin seo chugainn. Nasc áirthinte i mo bhio agus mo scéalta!
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The show is now open and for one weekend only, the work will be in situ in the museum rooms- you can see it by booking into the very excellent museum tour. From next Wednesday, the show will be reinstalled as a one room exhibition and the booking links for this can be found in my bio and stories.
GRMA for the photographs- @temper_mental_misselayneous , @mickveale@teddymattypeninsula , @ciaraoconnorartist@declangormanartsandevents , @making.text.and.textile@deaneollie@rorymurphy1
#irishlace #dublinhistory #irishhistory #contemproraryart #irishart
Visit Fiona Harrington’s Exhibition at 14 Henrietta Street with Culture Club.
Through our April Culture Club programme we are delighted to offer visits to a new exhibition and workshops at 14 Henrietta Street. Our artist in residence @fiharrington Fiona Harrington, a visual artist who works mainly with lace, brings the history of the museum to life through a collection of new artworks created during her 2025 residency at the museum.
Book your visit by clicking the link below to explore Fiona Harrington’s exhibition, take part in artist-led sessions, and see traditional Irish lacemaking in action.
Click the link in our bio to book your tickets.
If you have any queries email us
[email protected].
@14henriettastreet have just produced a lovely video about what's involved in running artist residencies as part of museum programming. It's now linked in my bio and my stories and includes footage from the staff at the museum, artists @dragana23 , @paula_meehan1955 , @orlaghmeegangallagher agus mise!
Beidh mo thaispeántas ar oscailt ar an Déardaoin agus má tá suim agat cuairt a thabhairt, caithfidh tú áit a chur in áirithe ar líne- tá an nasc i mo bhio.😊
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My show opens this Thursday- if you'd like to visit, please book a space online- booking link is now in my bio and my stories. 😊
Two new Visual Artists in Residence at DCU!
We are excited to announce two talented new Visual Artists in Residence for the 2026/27 academic year. In partnership with Fire Station Artists’ Studios, DCU is thrilled to welcome Julie Merriman and Fiona Harrington, who will join the university’s creative community for a year-long residency based at the All Hallows Campus.
This residency, a well-established collaboration between DCU and FSAS, offers professional artists the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the university’s academic and research environment. The programme fosters a dynamic exchange of ideas, allowing artists to contribute to the cultural life of the university while drawing inspiration from its cutting-edge research.
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Julie Merriman is a visual artist whose work delves into present-day and historical data to explore themes of inscription, replication, and transmission. During her residency at DCU, Julie will focus on the intersections of her artistic practice with DCU’s research strengths, particularly in areas like Air Traffic Control, Sustainability, and Aviation Management. Collaborating with the Aviation Leadership programme, Julie will create new works that reflect the complex and evolving landscape of these fields.
Fiona Harrington, a seasoned visual artist and educator, brings over 20 years of experience to the residency. Known for her mastery of traditional Irish lacemaking, Fiona’s work has been showcased both nationally and internationally. During her time at DCU, Fiona plans to develop new sculptural works and a significant publication on Irish lace, a craft she holds dear. Her residency will also include arts-education-focused initiatives, creating opportunities for creative exchange and collaboration across the university community. Fiona’s deep commitment to the preservation and innovation of traditional crafts, combined with her passion for arts education, will enrich the creative atmosphere at DCU.
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@fiharrington@firestationartistsst@dublincityuniversity@dcu_library@dcustudentlife_@dcuvolunteer@dcu_ssd@dcualumni@dcu_ioe@dcuagefriendly@dcu.global@dcu_humanities_social_sciences
A chairde, beidh mó thaispeántas ar oscailt ar an 16ú lá de mhí Aibreán go dtí 2ú Bealtaine. Má tá suim agat é a fheiceáil, caithfidh tú áit a chur in áirithe ar líne. Tá na háirithintí ar líne ar fáil anois agus tá an nasc i mo bhio😊
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Hi Everyone. My exhibition will open on April 16th at @14henriettastreet and will run until May 2nd. If you'd like to see the show, you'll have to book a spot online. The online bookings are now open and you can find the links in my bio.
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Tar éis blaina ag obair leis an músaem, táim ar bís mo chuid oibre a roinnt libh ar deireadh!
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After a year of working with the museum, I'm excited to finally be able to share my work with you.
Bígí linn❤️
#irishlace #historyinthemaking #dublinhistory #irishart #tenement
Táim ag súil go mór a bheith ag glacadh páirt i bhféile Lá Fhéile Pádraig. Beidh mé ag ionad an Phiarsaigh ar an Satharn ag lásadóireacht agus ag caint faoi agus tá míle fáilte roimh chách. Tá sé saor in aisce, so, buail isteach, abair haigh agus féach ar an 'bhfabraic órga'
Beidh mé ann ó 11- 4 a chlog 💚
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I'm really looking forward to taking part in @stpatricksfestival this year. On Saturday I'll be at the Pearse Centre on Pearse St, making and talking about lace. This event is free of charge, so pop in and say hi and see how 'the 'golden fabric' is made!! I'll be there from 11- 4 and all are welcome💚
#stpatricksday☘️ #stpatricksfestival #dublín #lacemaking #irishlace
What's this? Why yes, it is my brand new pillow from @elmundillodeeva .
Can't wait to get set up on this with a pattern from @headfordlace . This pillow AND working lace sample will be part of my show at @14henriettastreet !
Táim ar bís.😊
