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History on Film – Pearse Street Library Film Club
Enjoy historically-themed films including two films on French history at the Pearse Street Library Film Club. All films, including English language ones, are shown with English subtitles. Screenings are at 2pm on Tuesday 27th September, Wednesday 28th September, Tuesday 4th October and Wednesday 5th October. No booking required, all welcome on a first come, first …
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‘If Things Could Talk’ workshop – Ballyfermot Library
Take on the role of the curator and look for evidence and meanings in objects! The workshop uses objects from the National Museum's collection for handling, allowing families to discover curious objects through observation and discussion. Gather information about the objects as a curator would, be looking at physical features, design, condition and raw materials. …
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The aftermath of Civil War internment
Anne-Marie McInerney will examine the aftermath of Irish Civil War internment, in particular the various social issues that arose for ex-prisoners on their return to the Free State and Northern Ireland. Anne-Marie has recently finished her PhD in Modern Irish History in Trinity College, Dublin. She has previously worked as a researcher and teaching assistant, and …
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Find out more »A city divided: Dublin in the Civil War – Sorry Booked Out
***Sorry - this talk is booked out*** In 1922-23, over 200 people were killed and 3,500 imprisoned in Dublin as rival pro and anti-Treaty factions of the nationalist movement came to blows. John Dorney will talk about urban guerrilla warfare, prisons, executions and assassination during this tumultuous period. John Dorney is a historian and editor …
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Find out more »Dublin Civic Week: The materialisation of history
In the late 1920s the idea of a Dublin Civic Week celebrating the history, commerce and life of the city was enthusiastically welcomed by Dublin Corporation. Some of the attractions included a Military Tattoo, an Industrial Parade, a Window Dressing Competition and a Floating Ballroom on the Liffey. The actor Micheál Mac Liammóir was asked …
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Find out more »Cá bhfuil Gaeil Bhaile Átha Cliath? An trasnaíl chultúrtha agus teanga san ardchathair i gcomhthéacs athbheochana
Díreoidh an léacht seo ar an idirphlé Gaeilge/Béarla i measc gníomhairí athbheochana i mBaile Átha Cliath ag tús an fichiú haois. Déanfar scagadh ar réimse leathan foinsí (nuachtáin, irisí, fógraí, cáipéisí oifigiúla) chun solas a chaitheamh ar an timpeallacht dhátheangach inar cuireadh teanga agus cultúr na nGael chun tosaigh. Léachtóir sa Nua-Ghaeilge agus sa Léann …
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