Gallery to host free arts events as part of ‘Great Book’ exhibit

Poetry readings, art, music, and photography will be the subject of free public events over the coming months to coincide with the display of the $1m Great Book of Ireland at University College Cork.

The Lewis Glucksman Gallery opened the pages of the book last month. It was published in 1991 and acquired for the university last year with $1m (€735,000) from dedicated fundraising.

Featuring the works of some of the country’s greatest writers, artists, and composers, it underwent preservation ahead of its display as part of the Facing Pages exhibition that runs until July.