The Ballybough and North Strand area of Dublin is a vibrant community rich in history. We are showcasing a small series of free events for all in the community. Sean Deegan of In The Shadow of Croker Walking Tour and Tenement Museum will do a series of talks on the history of Jones Road Whiskey distillery as well as launc the new featured wall display in Clonliffe House on Saturday 28th of Sept. The display will touch on The Battle of Clontarf, Buck Jones of Jones Road, Bram Stoker and his connection to Ballybough, Mud Island and its interesting history, 1916 and Michael Collins as well as featuring a series of photographs of local sports stars from the area.

We are excited about the talk on the music of the SFX Theatre which features Paul Page formerly of Whipping Boy as well as David Bell – Music Merchandiser to bring back some of the memories of the exciting gigs which once took place in The SFX Hall. Donal Fallon will moderate this event and it will be followed by a DJ set featuring the bands that played in the SFX.

Hidden behind a shutter in Ballybough is Richard Adams unique studio which he has been restoring furniture for over 50 years. We take his experience and showcase his studio and his craft on a journey through the history of Irish furniture.

The full programme is below:

Title of Event:   Inner City Tennement Life – a talk with local historian Terry Fagan
Date of Event:  Saturday 28th of September
Venue Address;  Annesley House (downstairs), 70 North Strand Road, Dublin 3
Times of Event  12 noon – 2 pm
Booking: Click here   **Apologies, registration full**

Title of Event: Exhibition of local history with Sean Deegan ( featuring new permanent display – talk with Sean Deegan local historian)
Date of Event:  Saturday 28th of September
Venue Address:  Clonliffe House Pub, 43 Ballybough Road, Dublin 3
Times of Event:  6 pm – 7:30 pm
Booking: Click here

Title of Event:  Talk & Taste – The Jones Road Distillery
Talk about the history of DWD whiskey with Sean Deegan local historian followed by whiskey tasting with Derek King of Dublin Whiskey Experience.
Date of Event:  Saturday 5th of October
Venue Address:  Clonliffe House Pub, 43 Ballybough Road, Dublin 3
Times of Event:  6:00 pm to 7: 30 pm
Right of refusal. Limited places.  This is an over 18s only event.
Booking: Click here  **Apologies, registration full**

Title of Event: History of Irish Furniture Restoration with Richard Adams
Date of Event:  Saturday 12th of October
Venue Address:  Online only via Zoom
Times of Event:  4 pm – 5:15 pm
Booking: Click here

Title of Event:  Where Rock and Religion Rolled – A talk on the history of The SFX venue on Gardiner St.  With special guests David Bell (Music Merchandiser) & Paul Page (Whipping Boy) Moderated by Donal Fallon.  Talk followed by a DJ set until midnight
Date of Event  Saturday 12th of October
Venue Address.  Annesley House (Upstairs), 70 North Strand Road, Dublin 3
Times of Event:  Talk 7 – 9 pm followed by DJ until midnight
Booking: Click here  **Apologies, registration full**