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A Brief History of O’Connell Street, Dublin
October 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Writer Nicola Pierce will give an illustrated talk based on her book ‘O’Connell Street: The History and Life of Dublin’s Iconic Street’.
In discussing her research, she will include some of the stories she discovered about the street – formerly a medieval path – that was transformed by the visionary Luke Gardiner in the grandest street in 1740s Ireland.
Nicola Pierce will also discuss the street’s statues and landmark buildings,as well as the various events hosted by the street over the years.
Note: Limited spaces, email centrallibrary@dublincity.ie or book online here.