Hidden Histories Self-Guided Treasure Hunt for Children

Kevin Street Library 18 Lower Kevin Street, Dublin 8, Dublin

Are your children curious about the architecture and history of Dublin’s buildings, streets and bridges? If so, and if they like to be active, this is a great activity for...

Highlight Tour of Glasnevin Cemetery

Experience Glasnevin Finglas Road, Dublin 11, Co. Dublin

To celebrate the Dublin Festival of History, Experience Glasnevin is delighted to host a series of highlight tours of Glasnevin, visiting the crypt of the cemetery’s founder Daniel O’Connell, the...

Tours at the NMI – Decorative Arts and History

National Museum of Ireland- Decorative Arts & History Collins Barracks Benburb Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin

Through Dublin Festival of History, join tour guides at the National Museum of Ireland, Decorative Arts & History at Collins Barracks on a variety of engaging family tours exploring the...

Guided Tour of Freemasons’ Hall

Freemasons' Hall 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin, Dublin

Visitors will be welcomed to Freemasons’ Hall, the headquarters of Irish Freemasonry since 1869. They will have the opportunity to explore the museum and will be guided around the Masonic...

From Dublin to Lyon: A History of Sex Work

Pearse Street Library 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland

Red Umbrella Film Festival will screen the short documentary film "Les Prostituees de Lyon Parlent" in Pearse Street Library. The film documents the occupation of the church of Saint-Nizier in...

The History and Heritage of the Dublin North Bay Area

Raheny Library Howth Rd Raheny, Dublin, Dublin

The talk will be based on Mr. McIntyre's recently published book "Customs House to Howth Head: A History and Guide" from which he will read extracts. The purpose of the...

Reel Germany: A Brief History of German Cinema

Terenure Library Templeogue Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W, Dublin, Dublin

From the Second World War to the fall of the Soviet Union and its satellite states Germany was at the epicentre of global historical events. What role did cinema play...

Liam Lynch: To Declare a Republic

The Orchard Community Centre Cherry Orchard Grove, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10

Gerard Shannon is a historian of the Irish revolutionary period and author of the recent biography, 'Liam Lynch: To Declare a Republic'. His talk outlines the life of Liam Lynch,...

Residence of the Australian Ambassador and its Harry Clarke Connection

Merrion Hotel (Wellesley Room) Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, Dublin

The residence of the Australian Ambassador to Ireland in Killiney has been owned by the Australian Government since 1965. Since moving to Ireland in 2020, the Australian Ambassador's partner Pippa...

History tours of the Irish Architectural Archive

Irish Architectural Archive 45 Merrion Square, Dublin, Dublin

Take a tour of the largest terraced house on Merrion Square, learn about its history, see the latest exhibitions and discover the work of the Irish Architectural Archive. Tuesdays and...

Open Day tours of the Edward Worth Library

The Edward Worth Library The Edward Worth Library Dr Steevens' Hospital, Dublin, Dublin

Come see the beautiful early eighteenth-century of Edward Worth (1676-1733), a Dublin physician who bequeathed a magnificent collection of books to Dr Steevens' Hospital. Tours at noon on each Open...

James Smyth – Dr Charles Lucas, Tribune of the People

City Hall Dame St, Dublin 2

Although born in County Clare, of old Cromwellian stock, and effectively exiled to the Netherlands and London through the 1750s, Charles Lucas ranks as one of the great Dubliners, radicals,...

Residence of the Australian Ambassador and its Harry Clarke Connection

Merrion Hotel (Wellesley Room) Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, Dublin

**Booked out** The residence of the Australian Ambassador to Ireland in Killiney has been owned by the Australian Government since 1965. Since moving to Ireland in 2020, the Australian Ambassador's...