James Connolly’s Dublin, 1889-1910
Richmond Barracks Dublin 8, DublinThe story of James Connolly is dominated by two locations: Liberty Hall and the GPO. This talk will explore the other aspects of this time in Dublin, in particular the...
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A Brief History of O’Connell Street, Dublin
Central Library Ilac Centre Henry St, Dublin 1, DublinWriter Nicola Pierce will give an illustrated talk based on her book 'O'Connell Street: The History and Life of Dublin's Iconic Street'. In discussing her research, she will include some...
Down by the River Poddle
Walkinstown Library Percy French Road Walkinstown, Dublin, Dublin**Apologies, registration full** This river of many names, mostly flowing underground, out of sight and often forgotten, has borne witness to all the key events of our shared history. It...
Launch of website about the history of the Poddle River
Walkinstown Library Percy French Road Walkinstown, Dublin, Dublin**Apologies, registration full** The website on the history of the Poddle River was developed by the Crumlin & Walkinstown History Group to raise awareness of the River and its historic...
Dublin as a Destination: A History of Tourism
Marino LIbrary 14 - 20 Marino Mart, Dublin 3, DublinAn illustrated talk on the history of tourism in Dublin with Dublin City Historian in Residence, Katie Blackwood. Tourism is an industry that packages and sells culture and national identity...
Growing Old With Shakespeare
Terenure Library Templeogue Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W, Dublin, DublinIn Shakespeare's drama ageing is variably described as, 'when age is in, the wit is out' (Much Ado About Nothing) and 'silver hairs/will purchase us good opinion' (Julius Caesar). This...
Murder by the Throat: Espionage, Assassination, Collaboration and Execution
Blanchardstown Library The Civic Centre Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, DublinDavid Lloyd George boasted that he had 'murder by the throat' in a speech in London in 1920 having swamped Ireland with troops, Black and Tans, Auxilliaries, assassins, touts and...
‘Our man in Moscow’—50 years of Irish/Russian diplomatic relations
Cobblestone Pub 77 King Street North, Dublin 7, IrelandDespite initially warm relations between the Bolsheviks and the underground Dáil administration in 1920, it would be another 54 years before formal diplomatic relations were established, when a Soviet embassy...
Dublin Historia Live: War in Fiction
Pearse Street Library 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Dublin, IrelandSheila O'Flanagan, Jennifer Ryan and Nicola Cassidy will discuss their novels on a theme of War in Fiction, with Hazel Gaynor. The world wars, the Irish civil war and the...
Beyond the Priory Walls: Tallaght House
Castletymon Library Castletymon Road Castletymon, Dublin 24, DublinJoin Author, Albert Perris, for a history of Tallaght House, one of the finest 19th century residences in Tallaght village. Built in the 1820s by Major James Palmer, Tallaght House...
Against All Odds: Resilient Irish Women 1870-1970
Neill Hoey lecture theatre, Trinity Long Room Hub, Arts and Humanities Research Institute of Trinity College Dublin Neill Hoey lecture theatre Trinity Long Room Hub, Arts and Humanities Research Institute of Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, DublinDriven by a determined hope or the gritty practicalities of lived experiences the resilience of Irish women has been both situational and generational. This panel discussion will showcase original research...
Votes For Women! Remembering Meg Connery (1881-1958)
Mansion House Dawson St, Dublin 2Meg Connery was a leading figure in the Irish militant suffragette movement of the early twentieth century, and was prominent in driving the campaign for voting rights for Irish women....
Dublin launch of ‘Jailbreak, Great Irish Republican Escapes 1865-1983’ by James Durney
Kilmainham Gaol Museum Kilmainham Gaol Inchicore Road, Dublin, DublinThe Dublin launch of James Durney’s new book, ‘Jailbreak, Great Irish Republican Escapes’ will take place in the historical surrounding s of the East Wing of Kilmainham Gaol. James will...
A People’s History of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown
Studio, dlr Lexicon Studio, L1, dlr Lexicon and Cultural Centre Queen's Rd, Dún Laoghaire, DublinTo understand the past of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown is to understand that of all Ireland. Its remarkable diversity of landscapes, occupations, socio-economic status, politico-cultural affiliations, and views create a place...
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...
18 Ormond Quay Upper – 1840s Merchant House Guided Tours
Dublin Civic Trust 18 Ormond Quay Upper, Dublin, DublinTake a guided tour of 18 Ormond Quay Upper, a traditional Dublin 1840s merchant shop-house saved and restored by Dublin Civic Trust. This demonstration of best conservation practice secured the...
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...
Behind the maps: Dublin in the Irish Historic Towns Atlas
Royal Irish Academy 19 Dawson St, Dublin 2, Dublin**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...