In her talk – entitled ‘Sacraments and Suburbs: Building Catholic Dublin, 1960-80– Dr Ellen Rowley will share some ongoing research into the relationship between the Irish Catholic Church (namely the Dublin Archdiocese) and the built environment during the heady decades of expansion, from 1960 to c.1980. Richly illustrated and in some instances, barely cooked, Ellen’s...
In July 1927, at just thirty-five years old, Kevin O’Higgins was assassinated on his way to Mass in Booterstown, Co. Dublin. A reviled figure for anti-Treaty republicans, O’Higgins became the target of particular venom for his vocal support of the Free State government’s execution policy during the Civil War, which saw seventy-seven IRA men executed,...
ONLINE TALK Sa léacht seo, pléann an Dr Ian Malcolm ról na bProtastúnach i stair na Gaeilge in Éirinn. Amharcfaidh sé orthu siúd a choinnigh coinneal na teanga beo nuair a bhí sí i mbéal a báis, mar aon le daoine amhail William Bedell agus William Daniel a d’aistrigh an Bhíobla go Gaeilge. Múinteoir Gaeilge...
Dr. Elizabethanne Boran, Librarian of the Edward Worth Library, Dublin, will provide an insight into the various illnesses and diseases occurring in Dublin of the 1700s, and how and where they were treated. No booking required.
Ringsend Library presents 'The 1924 Free State Army Mutiny' with Dublin City Historian in Residence Cormac Moore. The Army Mutiny of March 1924 was the biggest threat to the Irish...
*Apologies, this event has now been CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances* In the 1970s, the Janelle clothing factory was a significant employer in North-West Dublin. It offered employment to many...
**CANCELLED** The choral setting of the Requiem Mass is a centuries-old tradition. Its formal structure has brought consolation to generations in its comforting predictability. How then has the choral Requiem...
Myles Dungan is one of Ireland’s best-known and most respected broadcasters on both radio and television for more than two decades. He is the author of a number of popular...
**Apologies, registration full** The Royal Irish Academy will host a live recording of Three Castles Burning, a social history podcast created and hosted by Donal Fallon. The episode will feature the editors and contributors of 'Irish Food History: a companion' (Royal Irish Academy, 2024). Edited by Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire and Dorothy Cashman, this book,...
The work of women filmmakers has been recognised and celebrated in recent years. However, women’s contribution to the field of nonprofessional filmmaking remains under-explored. As part of a project funded by the Irish Research Council Kasandra O’Connell (IFI Irish Film Archive) and Sarah Arnold (Department of Media Studies at Maynooth University) will discuss...
Join Dublin City Historian in Residence Cathy Scuffil, as she unravels the story behind the Dolphin’s Barn Brick Company and the people associated with it. The company was located on...
Within the archives of CIÉ are the records of most of the former railway companies of Ireland who operated the railway lines that criss-crossed the country from the 1830s up...
There are some 200 memorials in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. In this talk, based on book of the same name, the biographies of those commemorated are explored. Many of these were...
**Apologies, registration full** Please note that this event is now taking place on Wednesday 9 October and not Tuesday 8 October as previously listed. Join Dermot Looney for this talk,...
ONLINE TALK Explore the Cantonese diaspora in Ireland. This event will delve into the experiences, challenges, and contributions of the Cantonese-speaking community in Ireland. Hear personal stories, cultural insights, and...
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. No booking...
Join Francis Thackaberry as he talks about the coming of the Great Southern and Western Railway to Inchicore. This event was often seen as the beginning of the transformation of...
**Apologies, registration full** Join Clark Brydon, the Head of the Cathedral’s Education Department, for a rare and unique tour, where you will get to see some parts of this historic...
