News Archives - Armagh Robinson Library & No 5

World Book Day 2026 | Stuart Neville

February 17, 2026 archivist Comments Off

The City Chapter is twenty-five years old this year and keen to celebrate in several ways. The first event is a celebration of World Book Day 2026 with a reading by the author Stuart Neville […]

Ten people standing and seated behind a table in an historic library, with an open copy of the 1776 American Atlas in front of them

United States of America : The Road to Independence

February 3, 2026 archivist Comments Off

The Library welcomed US Consul General James Applegate to launch the Library’s current temporary exhibition, United States of America : The Road to Independence. The exhibition marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the […]

Five people standing and seated in front of the bust of Archbishop Robinson. In front of them is a table with part of the pamphlet collection in their old folders, and part re-packaged in archival-quality envelopes and boxes.

Visit NIMC Director Heather McGuicken

December 9, 2025 Carol Conlin Comments Off

From top left: the Keeper, the Very Revd Shane Forster; Facilitator for Playful Museums Festival, Ursula Monaghan; Assistant Keeper, Carol Conlin. Seated from left: Archivist, Thirza Mulder; Director NIMC Heather McGuicken. A warm welcome was […]

Armagh Georgian Festival on the Hill of Armagh

November 20, 2025 archivist Comments Off

No 5 and Armagh Robinson Library, two Georgian buildings, will be open on Saturday 29 November from 11.00am to 5.00pm. The Library will also be open on Sunday 30 November from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. St […]

Rokeby Lecture 2025 | The Other Bishop’s Library: Thomas Percy’s Books, Ballads, Elks and Pikes

October 30, 2025 archivist Comments Off

The Library will host the 2025 Rokeby Lecture on Thursday 27 November 2025 at 7.30pm at the start of this year’s Armagh’s Georgian Festival. Dr Frank Ferguson will explore the impact of Bishop Thomas Percy […]