This talk will be presented by Dr David Sorensen who is a Balbriggan local historian. His presentation will look at the history, development and changes to the street names of Balbriggan town over 200 years. Previous presentations given by him include topics as diverse as the history of national schools in the town, Balbriggan’s famed...
**Apologies, registration full** The river Poddle is key to understanding the foundations of Dublin. This river flowing mostly underground has borne witness to all the key events of our shared history. It creates boundaries, illustrates how skilled our ancestors were at hydro-engineering, it protected our city from invasion and most importantly provided water for thirsty...
**Apologies, registration full** How did a rough tackle on a 15 acres football pitch result in the death of 23 year old Sam O'Brien and three young men being charged with murder? But who was Sam O'Brien, who were his family, what happened to them? And what happened to those held responsible for his death?...
*Unfortunately this event is now cancelled* Workplaces are crucial elements of human communities. The presence of paid employment can determine the future of a region, influencing not only economic prosperity but also physical development, environmental impact, and the identity of both communities and their residents. Conversely, the loss of paid employment sources can have adverse...
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Libraries presents an exhibition of the Charles Hamilton Oswald Collection of glass plate slides from the dlr Local Studies collection, digitised especially by staff. Oswald, from Dún Laoghaire, had a special interest in yachting, and either acquired or inherited the collection which mainly depict life in and around Dún Laoghaire Harbour. The...
Urban development has led to the decline of historic sacred spaces in Dublin's Liberties since the eighteenth century. Archbishop William King once noted that a church without a tower is like a cow without horns, highlighting the importance of grandeur. However, many historic sites, like St James’ Church and the Cabbage Garden, have been repurposed,...
A practical folk dances workshop with Slavcho Begov, to take participants on a music trip and intertwine history and traditional dances. Today’s political borders on the Balkans are a result of many historical events from not too far past. We will learn a few folk chain dances that cross the borders. There will be very...
What does it mean to be a hero in the 20th century? Epic Annette: A Heroine’s Tale recounts the extraordinary true story of Annette Beaumanoir, whose involvement with the French Resistance and the Algerian FLN cemented her name in history. The Goethe-Institut and the Embassy of France in Ireland will present a conversation with German-French...
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 can also see the photos of our flowerboard workshops which were led by Irene Yip Millinery. These beautiful photos of our photographer Louis Tang and...
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 World War, the events of 1914-1918, and their impact on Ireland. For more information, visit their website.
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...
**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...
**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...
This October the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology is holding a series of events to mark to the 50th anniversary of the commencement of the last Museum excavations Wood Quay, Dublin. The excavations of the waterlogged site by the banks of the River Liffey, became one of the largest urban excavation sites in Europe,...
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 were gone and the walls crumbling. Government posts were for Protestants only. Fine houses of brick and stone proliferated. In this illustrated talk, we will...
This talk by Dr Livia Hurley charts the rise of porter and how its production influenced the world of the brewery and its immediate context in the city, from the Liberties to the Royal Canal. It explores the collaborative roles of the brewer, the architect and engineer, and how their ambitions for innovation and modernity...
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...
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 the role of women in the Irish printing trade, ‘fire eaters’, ‘printer’s devils’ and the pressmen who were brought to court for eating a sausage!...
