The records of Dublin’s lost railway companies

Richmond Barracks Dublin 8, Dublin

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...

History of Cantonese Diaspora in Ireland

Online

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...

History tours of the Irish Architectural Archive

Irish Architectural Archive 45 Merrion Square, Dublin, Dublin

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 required.

Registry of Deeds Lunch Time Tour

Registry of Deeds Henrietta Street Dublin 1, Dublin, Dublin

Tailte Éireann is the state body with responsibility for the property registration system, property valuation service, and national mapping and surveying infrastructure for the State. Tailte Éireann is custodian of...

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...

Centenary of the Irish Courts, 1924-2024

House of Lords, Bank of Ireland Bank of Ireland 2 College Green, Dublin 2, Dublin

The Irish State came into existence on 6 December 1922. At this time the creation of a new system of courts remained unfinished business. In January 1923 a Judiciary Committee...

Forfeited estates of 1688 in Ireland: an account from 1702-1703

The Edward Worth Library The Edward Worth Library Dr Steevens' Hospital, Dublin, Dublin

Dr Paul G. Smith (Independent Scholar and former Bríd McGrath Research Fellow) will present a lecture on 'Forfeited estates of 1688 in Ireland: an account of the late proprietors and...

Tour of Busáras & Áras Mhic Dhiarmada

Busáras Busáras, Store Street, Dublin 1, Dublin

**Apologies, registration full** Visit the very beating heart of modern Ireland with a tour of Busáras, Ireland’s first purpose-built bus station officially opened on 19 October 1953. Designed by renowned...

Mick O’Dea in Conversation

14 Henrietta Street Dublin 1, Dublin

The story of Henrietta Street is the story not only of architectural and political history, but the arts. When campaigner Uinseann MacEoin saved a number of Henrietta Street homes in...

Irish Sign Lanuage Tour of An Túr Gloine Exhibition

National Gallery of Ireland Merrion Square West, Dublin, Dublin

Join the Gallery's Irish Sign Language tour guides for a look at highlights from the Gallery’s An Túr Gloine exhibition as well as key stained glass works from the permanent...

Animal City: Dublin in the 19th and 20th Centuries

Ballymun Library Ballymun Road, Dublin 11, Dublin

Let historian Juliana Adelman and geographer Ann Marie Durkan show you a different side to Dublin as they tell stories of Dublin’s animal past. Covering approximately 100 years of history,...

From Sackville to O’Connell

Central Library Ilac Centre Henry St, Dublin 1, Dublin

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...

Marlborough House – State Collusion With Abuse 1944 to 1972

Drumcondra Library Millmount Avenue Drumcondra, Dublin, Dublin

**Apologies, registration full** In the mid-1940s Marlborough House was set up by the Department of Education as a place of detention for young boys. It was the only centre of...