The long life enjoyed by Dr. T.K. Whitaker parallels the history of the modern Irish state in whose economic, financial, social, constitutional, educational, political and cultural evolution he played a...
A talk looking back, 50 years on, on the worst day for fatalities of the Troubles, 17 May 1974, when three bombs exploded in Dublin City Centre and one in Monaghan town, resulting in the deaths of 34 with hundreds more wounded. Presented by Dublin City Historian in Residence, Cormac Moore. No booking required.
**Apologies, this event has been CANCELLED** Dublin City Historian in Residence, Mary Muldowney will talk about the outdoor Cabra Baths that was opened by the City Council in the 1940s and other fascinating aspects of the history of the Cabra/Finglas area. The gang wars that plagued Dublin city in the 1940s included the infamous Tolka...
In 1923 the anti-Treaty IRA, in response to the ongoing execution of their prisoners, declared a ban on public entertainments including sports, theatre and cinema during a period of 'national mourning'. This resulted in a concerted campaign which involved stopping sports and burning theatres and cinemas, only ended by the close of the Civil War....
Cornelius Ryan died in November 1974, aged 54. Once a world famous best-selling author, he is today virtually forgotten. Born in Heytesbury Street, educated in Synge Street, altar boy in Harrington Street. He subsequently became a war correspondent attached to the army of General George Patton. He later wrote "The Longest Day" an account of...
**Apologies, registration full** In this illustrated talk, Ruth McManus will take us on a journey charting the evolution of Drumcondra through time. Drawing on historic maps and images we will explore how the modern suburb emerged and how its character was shaped. The talk will draw extensively on research for the forthcoming Drumcondra atlas in...
The secrets the river Poddle holds are key to understanding the basic foundations of the City of Dublin. This river of many names, mostly flowing underground, out of sight and often forgotten, has borne witness to all the key events of our shared history. It creates estate and parish boundaries, illustrates how skilled our Medieval...
The Library in the Community will host a talk by Bohemian FC's club historian and independent sports historian Gerard Farrell. Initially emerging as a minority pursuit in the city's elite schools and universities in the 1880s, football in Dublin enjoyed spectacular growth as both a game to be played and one to be watched and...
Historical novelist Kate Mosse will discuss Map of Bones the 4th and final novel in her Joubert Family Chronicles. Olifantshoek, Southern Africa, 1688. When the violent Cape wind blows from the south-east, they say the voices of the unquiet dead can be heard whispering through the deserted valley. Suzanne Joubert, a Huguenot refugee from war-torn...
For the first time, a lecture on the role of Dublin 4 in the history of Irish radio broadcasting. Radio historian and chairperson of the Ringsend and District Historical Society, Eddie Bohan will take guests on a journey from Marconi to RTE, Radio Ringsend and Sandymount, Christmas FM, FM 104 to today's RICC Radio Ringsend....
The Library in the Community section will host a talk by James Scannell, current President of the Old Dublin Society. On July 6th 1925, the Dublin United Tramways Company launched its first bus service from the northside to the city centre. This talk will recall this event and all the other events that happened in...
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...
In 1784, a small group of Irish surgeons broke ranks with the Guild of Barber-Surgeons to form the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Ever since, RCSI has been at the heart of surgical, medical and societal change in Irish life, with its development of Dublin’s new medical district as the latest chapter. This talk,...
The 25th Medieval Dublin symposium, organised by the Friends of Medieval Dublin with support from the Department of History of Trinity College Dublin, will showcase new research in the history...
Research on local government records in Fingal for the period 1870-1910 repeatedly highlighted issues with the water supply in Malahide. This ongoing issue is a case study of how nationalists...
**Apologies, registration full** Our experienced guide Paul, will delve into the life of Lord Charlemont after his return from the Grand Tour, including his involvement with Arts and Culture, Politics,...
Former Taoiseach Bertie Aherne will launch Professor Stephen Kelly's book, Gerald Boland: A Life. Professor Stephen Kelly will present his paper, 'Poacher turned gamekeeper: Gerald Boland, the IRA and Nazi...
Justine Murphy created a physical and digital timeline of Dublin’s Richmond Barracks and this has offered an opportunity to illustrate it’s long footprint using drawings, newspapers, prints, photographs, audio and maps. This talk explores the challenge of telling that story in visual form while at the same time bringing you through the history of the...
