History Ireland Hedge School: Is Irish history ‘sea blind’?

The Substation Alexandra Road, Dublin, Dublin

In 1986, the maritime historian, John de Courcey Ireland, wrote: ‘The lives of island peoples like Ireland’s been dominated by the seas encircling them. Yet this fact has been largely ignored by Irish historians’. Is Irish history still ‘sea blind’? To address this question join History Ireland editor, Tommy Graham, in discussion with Angela Byrne...

Stanford 100: Pipeworks Organ Recitals at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral

Saint Patrick's Cathedral Saint Patrick's Close, Dublin 8, Dublin

2024 marks the centenary of the death of Dublin born composer, Sir Charles Villiers Stanford. With a strong association with Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Stanford was one of the most significant...

Flowerboard Art Programme Photo Exhibition

Charleville Mall Library Charleville Mall off North Strand, Dublin 1, Dublin

Flowerboard crafting technique is listed one of the intangible cultural heritage in Hong Kong. Photos and information cards which explain this unique art form and history, will be displayed. You...

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 Practice of Medicine', which explores Edward Worth's wonderful collection of medical texts. Booking essential, email info@edwardworthlibrary.ie

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 the stories of the people who worked in this part of the Liberties that was once known as "The Golden Triangle'' of Irish Whiskey. With...

Behind the maps: Dublin in the Irish Historic Towns Atlas

Royal Irish Academy 19 Dawson St, Dublin 2, Dublin

**Apologies, registration full**  Some tickets may be released nearer to the time of the event so please check back. This workshop will give an overview of why and how the...

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 Practice of Medicine', which explores Edward Worth's wonderful collection of medical texts. To book, mail info@edwardworthlibrary.ie

Turas Treoraithe Den Teach As Gaeilge – 14 Henrietta Street

14 Henrietta Street Dublin 1, Dublin

Fergus Whelan Nuair a théann tú isteach i 14 Sráid Henrietta gheobhaidh tú blaiseadh de stair na cathrach a ghabhann siar breis agus trí chéad bliain i mballaí tí amháin. Tugann ár dturais threoraithe phearsanta thú ar aistear ó thús galánta Seoirseach an tí a fhad leis na háiteanna cónaithe tionóntáin a bhí ann ina...

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Architectural Tour of 14 Henrietta Street

14 Henrietta Street Dublin 1, Dublin

**Apologies, registration full** This tour, led by Architect Gráinne Shaffrey, will tell the story of this remarkable 18th century Georgian townhouse. Shaffrey Architects were involved in the architectural conservation of No. 14 over 12 years, rescuing it from imminent collapse and adapting the house for reuse as a museum. 14 Henrietta Street is now a...

Myles na gCopaleen: Deich mBréag

Online

ONLINE TALK Is caint í seo ina dtugtar aghaidh ar chuid de na míthuiscintí agus ráflaí is mó faoi shaol agus faoi shaothar Bhriain Uí Nualláin. Cérbh é? Cárbh as dó? An raibh an ghráin ar an nGaeilge? Ar pósadh sa Ghearmáin é? Ar throid sé i gcoinne na Naitsithe? Is Ollamh le Gaeilge in...

Poetry Readings in The Irish Writers Room

The National Wax Museum Plus The Lafayette Building 22-25 Westmoreland St, Dublin 2, Dublin

Step into the enchanting world of verse and rhythm at Poetry Reading Nights in The Irish Writers Room, nestled within The National Wax Museum Plus. Immerse yourself in the timeless...

Early Policing in Ireland, the Royal Irish Constabulary and WW1

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

A talk on early policing in Ireland, by John F Sheehan, covering the Irish Constabulary to the Royal Irish Constabulary and their role in the first world war and its...

Bram Stoker and the Irishness of Dracula

Raheny Library Howth Rd Raheny, Dublin, Dublin

**Apologies, registration full** This talk is by Dennis McIntyre and will be delivered in two parts. The first part of this discourse gives an account of the life of Bram...