Presented by Creative Residency @ Richmond Barracks. Are your children curious about the architecture and history of Dublin's buildings, streets and bridges? If so, and if they like to be...
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...
An bhfuil do chuid leanaí fiosrach faoi ailtireacht agus faoi stair na bhfoirgneamh, na sráideanna agus na ndroichead i mBaile Átha Cliath? Má tá, agus má thaitníonn sé leo a...
Tracing its history to the foundation of the Irish Volunteers in 1913, the Irish Defence Forces has evolved beyond recognition from the force that emerged in tandem with the new...
The Liberties of Dublin has historically been home to an industrial working class. Much of this history is related to brewing and distilling, and the associated businesses and trades that...
Join Dublin’s Historian in Residence for Children, Dervilia Roche, for a free, interactive workshop for children aged 9 – 12. Explore the history of Richmond Barracks in puzzle form and...
Dublin's St James's Church and Graveyard were founded between 1189-92 and dedicated to the saint believed to be buried in Santiago de Compostela in Spain. A total of about 100,000...
Creating textiles has always been at the heart of Irish culture. Weaving goes back to ancient times and Ireland enjoyed a thriving wool trade up until the late 17th century,...
Ireland has the remains of about 400 army barracks built between 1690 and 1921. While a few remain in military use in the twenty-first century in both Northern Ireland and...
Join Cathy Scuffil, Dublin City Council Historian in Residence, as she unravels the story behind the Dolphin's Barn Brick Company and the people associated with it. The company was located...
Tá an tsiúlóid ó Dhún Richmond go Cill Mhaighneann fréamhaithe i dtírdhreach saibhir stairiúil agus polaitiúil Bhaile Átha Cliath. Maireann gach turas timpeall uair an chloig agus 15 nóiméad. Tosaíonn...
This event will showcase some of the most exciting historical scholarship in Ireland today. Researchers supported by the Irish Research Council, will share insights on their projects and discuss working-class...
**Booked out** Please note: The meeting point is now at The Chapters bookstore. Join Dublin’s Historian in Residence for Children, Dervilia Roche, for this family walking tour in Dublin city...
Richmond Barracks is delighted to welcome Liz Gillis, co-author (with Mary McAuliffe) of Richmond Barracks, 1916 “We were there” – 77 women of the Easter Rising’. A landmark text published...
In this talk, Dr Peter Rigney will speak on conflict on the Irish railway network throughout the 1916 to 1923 period, including industrial relations disputes involving railway workers, the labour...
‘Four Wedding Dresses and a Funeral Coat’ will combine dramatic scenes with dance and music in Richmond Barracks to explore how the lives of Kitty Kiernan and her sisters became...