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Turkish-German Cinema: From Minority to Mainstream Culture
Terenure Library Templeogue Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W, Dublin, DublinAs a result of the bilateral agreement between Turkey and West Germany in 1961, Turks are now Germany's largest minority and Berlin has one of the largest Turkish populations of any city. Since the 1980s, a rich tradition of Turkish-German cinema has developed that not only provides insights into post-war Germany's history, society and cultural...
Early Policing in Ireland, the Royal Irish Constabulary and WW1
Pearse Street Library 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Dublin, IrelandA 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 subsequent disbandment. No booking required.
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 Stoker from his birth at No. 15 The Crescent Marino, through his Trinity College days, his work as a civil servant in Dublin Castle, to...
Paudeen- Some sketches from the life of Padraig O’Keefe
Phibsboro Library Phibsboro Library Blacquiere Bridge, Phibsboro, Co.Dublin*Unfortunately this event is now cancelled* Patrick O'Byrne will be giving a talk on the fascinating life of his maternal grandfather Padraig O Caoimh aka Paudeen (1881 - 1973) in Phibsboro Library. Paudeen took part in the Easter Rising, was the first paid General Secretary of Sinn Fein (1917 - 1923) and was in the...
The White Quakers of Newlands House
Clondalkin Library Monastery Road,, Clondalkin,, DublinJoin Author, Albert Perris, for a visit to the "White Quakers of Newlands House". Newlands House, once home to Lord Kilwarden, was later occupied for a number of years in the mid- 19th Century by Joshua Jacob, the eccentric Founder of The White Quakers and his community of religious followers. Albert Perris is a writer,...
Tours of the Royal Irish Academy
Royal Irish Academy 19 Dawson St, Dublin 2, Dublin**Apologies, registration full** Blink and you’ll miss it.. Tucked in-between St Ann’s Church, and the Mansion House on Dublin’s Dawson Street, how many times have you walked past the Royal Irish Academy and not realised it? Learn about the architecture and early beginnings of this eighteenth century Georgian townhouse. From there we will trace the...
History tours of the Irish Architectural Archive
Irish Architectural Archive 45 Merrion Square, Dublin, DublinTake 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 required.
Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy
Mercy International Centre 64A Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, Dublin'Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy' exhibition offers visitors a fascinating library of heritage audio recordings, an interactive digital archive, and a unique collection of stories, photos, and artefacts from the first House of Mercy. This one-of-a-kind exhibition delves into the material history of the house, the social context in which Catherine McAuley and...
The Irish in Antarctica – A Tale of Discovery, Survival, and Triumph
Pearse Street Library 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Dublin, IrelandFrom Edward Bransfield of County Cork, credited with the discovery of the Antarctic continent in 1820, to Ernest Shackleton, born in 1874 in County Kildare, Irish seafarers hold a special place in the history of Antarctic exploration. Beverly Sperry will tell some of their amazing stories, with particular reference to the astounding endurance of Kerryman...
Remembering Tomás Mac Giolla (1924-2010)
City Hall Dame St, Dublin 2**Apologies, registration full** Historian Fergus Whelan will reflect on the life and influence of Tomás Mac Giolla, former Lord Mayor of Dublin, marking the centenary year of his birth. A key figure in the story of the Official Republican Movement, Mac Giolla's life touches on everything from the IRA's 1950s Border Campaign to a long...
Behind the Scenes of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
Saint Patrick's Cathedral Saint Patrick's Close, Dublin 8, Dublin**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 800-year-old building not usually seen on the tourist route. Learn about the Cathedral’s past, and how the past informs its present. Limited spaces,...
Flowerboard Art Programme Photo Exhibition
Charleville Mall Library Charleville Mall off North Strand, Dublin 1, DublinFlowerboard 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...
From Sackville to O’Connell
Central Library Ilac Centre Henry St, Dublin 1, Dublin**Apologies, registration full** Dublin City Historian in Residence, Elizabeth Kehoe will be giving a talk about O’Connell Street based on people's memories and historical records so this will be an eclectic mix about the capital’s main street. This year marks the 100th year anniversary of the naming of this iconic street. Note: Limited spaces, booking...
Irish Sign Language Tour of 14 Henrietta Street
14 Henrietta Street Dublin 1, Dublin**Apologies, registration full** When you enter 14 Henrietta Street you’ll experience over 300 years of city and family life in the walls of one address. Our intimate guided tours bring...
Wild-Looking But Fine: Abbey Theatre Actresses of the 1930s
14 Henrietta Street Dublin 1, Dublin**Apologies, registration full** Aideen O’Connor and Ria Mooney had different backgrounds, ambitions and creative visions. They came of age in an Ireland desperate to control and restrict women: their sexuality;...
Hotel Lux: Tracing a Wexford woman’s life in 1920s Moscow
Richmond Barracks Dublin 8, DublinIn the late twenties, as Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky held their final debates before Trotsky’s exile, one of the Kremlin Palace translation teams was led by a middle-aged woman raised in the Wexford coastal village of Ballinesker. In this talk, historian Maurice J. Casey explores the forgotten life of Irish translator and journalist May...
All Work, No Pay: Wages for Housework and Sex Work
Pearse Street Library 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Dublin, IrelandRed Umbrella Film Festival will screen two short documentaries: All Work and No Pay, featuring the work of the Wages for Housework campaign, and Dancing Not Washing Dishes which follows Toni, a mother in Ballyfermot, as she works as an exotic dancer in her local pub in 1986. A panel discussion will follow, focusing on...