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The port of Dublin in time of famine
October 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join David Dickson (Trinity College Dublin Fellow Emeritus) for an enlightening lecture on the Port of Dublin during the famines of 1740-41 and 1846-48. Explore how maritime trade and port infrastructure shaped the city’s response to famine, emigration, and social upheaval.
Discover the dual role of the port in both providing relief and exacerbating the crisis.
This informative talk will offer a unique perspective on Dublin’s transformation during these critical periods.