Hidden Histories self-guided treasure hunt: In English and Irish

Come along for a Hidden Histories self-guided treasure hunt. Dublin's Historian in Residence for Children Dervilia Roche teamed up with illustrator John Farrelly of Deadly Irish History to create the ‘Hidden Histories Hunt’, a self-guided 3km treasure hunt for children in Dublin City, teaching them about the city's buildings, bridges, history and little-known facts. The...

Series of events in Ballybough and North Strand

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...

World War Ireland: Exploring the Irish Experience

National Library of Ireland Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Dublin

Drawing on the National Library of Ireland's collections, including recruiting posters, newspapers and photographs, and on the Library’s online exhibition, World War Ireland, this online talk will discuss the First...

Tours of our newest exhibition ‘The Practice of Medicine’

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

The Edward Worth Library will be holding a number of Open Days during Dublin Festival of History. Come see our beautiful early eighteenth-century Library and enjoy our latest exhibition: 'The...

History Tour of Pearse Lyons Distillery

Pearse Lyons Distillery 121-122 James St, Dublin 8, Dublin

**Apologies, registration full** Pearse Lyons Distillery invites you to explore the rich history and heritage surrounding the former St. James Church, and how it came to be a distillery. Discover...

A First World War tour of Dublin

Richmond Barracks Dublin 8, Dublin

**Apologies, registration full** Join your tour guide Ronan McGreevy for A First World War tour of Dublin. The First World War was the biggest war that Ireland participated in. The...

A City in Transition: Dublin in the 1600s

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

In 1600, Dublin was a walled, medieval town. Housing was basic, of wattle and daub, with cage-work on the main streets. Anglo-Norman Catholics ran the city. By 1700, the gates...

Tours of our newest exhibition ‘The Practice of Medicine’

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

The Edward Worth Library will be holding a number of Open Days during Dublin Festival of History. Come see our beautiful early eighteenth-century Library and enjoy our latest exhibition: 'The...

Devil and the Knock-Down: Social History of the Printing Trade

National Print Museum Beggars Bush Barracks Haddington Road, Dublin 4, Dublin

On this bespoke social history tour at the National Print Museum, explore the ordinary (and extraordinary) lives and customs of the printing trade. The tour will cover topics such as...

RDS: 1924-2024, 100 Years at Ballsbridge

RDS Library & Archives Merrion Road Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Dublin

To celebrate 100 years of the establishment of its headquarters at Ballsbridge, the RDS Library & Archives will host an illustrated talk on the history of the RDS in Dublin...

The Walk of Shame

The Little Museum of Dublin 33 Lower Pembroke Street, Dublin 2, Dublin

**Apologies, registration full** Join the Walk of Shame, a new history of Dublin in the rumours, scandals and crimes of one square mile: the Georgian splendour of Fitzwilliam Square. This...

The RHA and its struggle with the modern in art

RHA (Royal Hibernian Academy) 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2, Dublin

The Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) is delighted to host a talk by Professor John Turpin HRHA. The RHA in the early 20th century saw itself as modern. This outlook was...