Governing Dublin in the Viking-Age

National University of Ireland 49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Dublin

The National University of Ireland in collaboration with Dublin City Council and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ireland, each year organise an International Viking Event as part of the Dublin...

The Asylum Workshop (Documentary screening)

East Quad, TU Dublin Grangegorman Campus, Dublin 7, Dublin

TU Dublin Conservatoire will screen a documentary exploring the history of St Brendan's Hospital Grangegorman, in relation to the site's new role as a university. The history is seen through...

The Development of the Marino Estate

Carleton Hall 53a Shelmartin Avenue Marino, Dublin 3, Dublin

This talk is part of the Marino 100 series of talks, celebrating the centenary of the development of the Marino estate, the first estate built in the Free State after...

The 1924 Army Mutiny and its consequences

Daniel O'Connell Building Griffith College South Circular Road, Dublin 8, Dublin

One hundred years ago, in March 1924, about 50 officers of the National Army who were facing demobilization in the post-Civil War reduction of the army, seized weapons, and absconded...

Old Liffey Ferry Historic Liffey Boat Tour

Old Liffey Ferry Unit 16, North Wall Quay Beside MV Cill Airne, Dublin, Dublin

**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...

Remembering Grangegorman: Share and Tell

Church of Ireland, Grangegorman TU Dublin Grangegorman Lower, Dublin, 7, Dublin

Remembering Grangegorman is an opportunity for people who have memories of living or working on the Grangegorman site, and have objects relating to the site, to share them with Grangegorman...

Children’s History Workshop: Barracks Escape Room

Richmond Barracks Dublin 8, Dublin

Join Dublin’s Historian in Residence for Children Dervilia Roche for this free, interactive workshop for children aged 9-12. Solve the puzzles inspired by the history of Richmond Barracks, and see...

Museums: Constructing History Tour

GPO Museum The GPO O'Connell Street, Dublin, Dublin

Join us at the GPO Museum on this tour showcasing the ways in which museums encourage people of all ages to engage with the past. Museums are the most direct...

Lockout to Independence walking tour

Meeting Points - Outside Clonliffe House Pub 43 Ballybough Rd, Dublin 3, Dublin

**Apologies, registration full** Join local guide Sean Deegan for this historically relevant walk pointing out some of the sites during this significant period in our recent past. From the Howth...

The Camac in Inchicore-Kilmainham – Small Stream, Mighty River

Meeting point: Lansdowne Valley Park opposite Blackhorse Luas stop Lansdowne Valley Park, Dublin 12, Dublin

A three kilometre, guided walk provided by Kilmainham Inchicore Heritage Group following the route of the River Camac from Lansdowne Valley Park to what was once the western boundary of...

Walking Tour – Port to Gallery

The Substation Alexandra Road, Dublin, Dublin

Explore Dublin Port's vibrant history on an immersive walking tour. Discover the restored substation and original east wall, while tracing the evolution of the city, its communities, and industries. The...

Walking Tour of Marino

Casino Marino Malahide Road Marino, Dublin 3, Dublin 3

Casino Marino’s experienced tour guide Conal, will provide a historic guided tour of Marino and environs. The tour will include a walking tour commencing in the Casino Marino, through Saint...

Balbriggan & District Historical Society Pop Up Museum

Pop Up Museum, beside The Central - Mrs. O’s, Bridge Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, K32 VK57 Bridge Street, Balbriggan, Dublin, Ireland

Balbriggan & District Historical Society will open their Pop Up Museum from 12 - 5pm on 12 October and 13 October 2024 as part of the Fingal Festival of History....

Print, Painting and Politics: Estella Solomons and Dublin

Richmond Barracks Dublin 8, Dublin

Art historian Kathryn Milligan discusses the life and work of Estella Solomons. A graduate of Dublin’s Metropolitan School of Art, Solomons became one of the leading artists of her generation...

Taste of History – The History of Food and Drink

National Museum of Ireland- Decorative Arts & History Collins Barracks Benburb Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin

Join Museum Guides for an interactive tour which will give visitors a flavour of the wealth of artefacts on display in the Museum that show the continuity and change of...