Since 1998 the Documents on Irish Foreign Policy (DIFP) series has been publishing archival documents on Ireland's foreign relations since 1919, to make them more accessible. Now, with the fourteenth...
**Apologies, registration full** Step aboard the Old Liffey Ferry and explore Dublin's rich history. Our 1-hour voyage takes you along the River Liffey, passing iconic landmarks and historic sites. Discover...
Mary McAuliffe will lead discussion on this nascent and very vibrant area of study in the histories of Irish sexualities. She’ll be talking about Irish female revolutionaries and same-sex relationships....
Nótáil gur eachtra dhá pháirt é seo a bheidh 90 nóiméad in fhad. Gaeil agus Géibheann Eoghan Mac Cormaic Ina leabhar nua fhoilsithe Gaeil agus Géibheann tharraing Eoghan Mac Cormaic...
Clare Mulley tells the incredible story of Elzbieta Zawacka, the World War II female resistance fighter known as Agent Zo. She was the only woman to reach London from Warsaw...
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...
**Apologies, registration full** Clodagh Finn and John Morgan are co-authors of The Irish in the Resistance, a new history which tells some of the untold stories of the ordinary heroes...
Sam Leith and Sarah Carey Do you remember the first time you fell in love with a book? Maybe you tumbled down a rabbit hole, flew out of your bedroom window, or found the key to a secret garden. The stories we read as children are indelible in our memories; reaching far beyond our childhoods,...
**Apologies, this event is now CANCELLED** In his short new biography of Winston Churchill, acclaimed historian Peter Caddick-Adams shows that the recipe for Winston Churchill’s success during his wartime premiership...
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 composers of his day and left a large body of work in many genres, including orchestra music and opera. It is however, for his organ...
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...
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
**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...
**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 Irish Historic Towns Atlas (IHTA) was established, what it functions as and how it can be used in numerous research avenues from Dublin's built heritage,...
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
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....
**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...
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...
