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SUMMARY:Michael Dillon: Ireland&#8217\\;s Extraordinary Trans Pioneer
DESCRIPTION:September &#8211\\; October 2026\\nThis exhibition explores t
 he remarkable life and legacy of Michael Dillon (1915–1962)\\, a doctor
 \\, writer\\, athlete\\, Buddhist monk\\, and the first recorded transgen
 der man to undergo gender-affirming surgery.\\nThe second child of Robert
  Arthur Dillon\\, heir to the baronetcy of Lismullen\\, County Meath\\, M
 ichael studied medicine at Trinity College Dublin between 1945 and 1951\\
 , where he also proved to be a distinguished rower. In 1946\\, he publish
 ed &#8216\\;Self: A Study in Endocrinology and Ethics&#8217\\;\\, arguing
  that people should be able to receive medical treatment that would alter
  their bodies to match their internal sense of gender.\\nWeaving text\\, 
 images\\, sound\\, and video\\, this exhibition traces Dillon&#8217\\;s l
 ife\\, ideas\\, and enduring influence. It explores his pioneering medica
 l transition\\, undertaken between 1946 and 1950 with surgeon Sir Harold 
 Gillies. Travelling between terms to England\\, Dillon underwent at least
  thirteen separate phalloplasty procedures\\, helping to pave the way bot
 h scientifically and socially for countless trans men who came after him 
 to transition more safely and openly.\\nSituating Dillon&#8217\\;s story 
 within wider histories of medicine\\, gender\\, identity\\, and social ch
 ange\\, the exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to discover a littl
 e-known Irish historical figure whose life challenged conventions and hel
 ped shape modern understandings of transgender experience.\\nA special pu
 blic conversation on Michael Dillon&#8217\\;s life\\, legacy\\, and endur
 ing relevance will take place on Thursday\\, 8 October from 6:30 to 7:30p
 m in the Outhouse Theatre. Featuring Ruadhán Ó Criodáin\\, CEO of Shou
 tOut\\, in conversation with exhibition curator Francis Fay\\, the event 
 will explore Dillon&#8217\\;s extraordinary story and reflect on the cont
 inuing significance of his experiences for the trans community today. Fre
 e admission\\; advance booking via Eventbrite here\\nThe exhibition will 
 be open to the public on the following dates and times:\\nSaturday\\, 26 
 September from 11:00am to 6:00pm\\nTuesday\\, 29 September from 1:00pm &#
 8211\\; 9:00pm\\nWednesday\\, 30 September from 11:00am &#8211\\; 9:00pm\
 \nThursday\\, 1 October from 11:00am &#8211\\; 9:00pm\\nFriday\\, 2 Octob
 er from 11:00am &#8211\\; 9:00pm\\nTuesday\\, 6 October from 1:00pm &#821
 1\\; 9:00pm\\nWednesday\\, 7 October from 11:00am &#8211\\; 9:00pm\\nThur
 sday\\, 8 October from 11:00am &#8211\\; 9:00pm\\nThe exhibition will not
  be available on the following dates:\\n27/09\\, 28/09\\, 03/10\\, 04/10\
 \, 05/10\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/europe/ireland/dublin/events/michael-di
 llon-ireland-8217-s-extraordinary-trans-pioneer-2026-10-01
LOCATION:outhouse.ie
URL:https://www.gayout.com/europe/ireland/dublin/events/michael-dillon-ireland-8217-s-extraordinary-trans-pioneer-2026-10-01
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