The Dublin/Monaghan Bombings – Fifty Years On

Pearse Street Library 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland

A talk looking back, 50 years on, on the worst day for fatalities of the Troubles, 17 May 1974, when three bombs exploded in Dublin City Centre and one in...

The Battle of Cabra Baths and other 20th century histories

Cabra Library Navan Rd, Dublin 7, Dublin

**Apologies, registration full** Dublin City Historian in Residence, Mary Muldowney will talk about the outdoor Cabra Baths that was opened by the City Council in the 1940s and other fascinating...

The IRA War on Entertainments

Rush Library Chapel Green, Rush, Dublin

In 1923 the anti-Treaty IRA, in response to the ongoing execution of their prisoners, declared a ban on public entertainments including sports, theatre and cinema during a period of 'national...

Down by the River Poddle

Ballyfermot Library Ballyfermot Road Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, Dublin

The secrets the river Poddle holds are key to understanding the basic foundations of the City of Dublin. This river of many names, mostly flowing underground, out of sight and...

Drumcondra’s Story Through Maps

Drumcondra Library Millmount Avenue Drumcondra, Dublin, Dublin

**Apologies, registration full** In this illustrated talk, Ruth McManus will take us on a journey charting the evolution of Drumcondra through time. Drawing on historic maps and images we will...

A Bridge Too Far – Cornelius Ryan with Philip Lecane

Kevin Street Library 18 Lower Kevin Street, Dublin 8, Dublin

Cornelius Ryan died in November 1974, aged 54. Once a world famous best-selling author, he is today virtually forgotten. Born in Heytesbury Street, educated in Synge Street, altar boy in...

Football in Dublin: The makings of the people’s game

The Orchard Community Centre Cherry Orchard Grove, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10

The Library in the Community will host a talk by Bohemian FC's club historian and independent sports historian Gerard Farrell. Initially emerging as a minority pursuit in the city's elite...

Kate Mosse – Map of Bones

St Ann's Church Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Dublin

Historical novelist Kate Mosse will discuss Map of Bones the 4th and final novel in her Joubert Family Chronicles. Olifantshoek, Southern Africa, 1688. When the violent Cape wind blows from...

A City of Voices, How Dublin 4 Shaped Irish Radio

Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre Thorncastle Street, Dublin, Dublin

For the first time, a lecture on the role of Dublin 4 in the history of Irish radio broadcasting. Radio historian and chairperson of the Ringsend and District Historical Society,...

Tours of our newest exhibition ‘The Practice of Medicine’

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

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...

History Tour of Pearse Lyons Distillery

Pearse Lyons Distillery 121-122 James St, Dublin 8, Dublin

**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...

A Dublin Day – Monday July 6th 1925

Cabra Parkside Community Sports Centre John Paul II Park Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7, Dublin

The Library in the Community section will host a talk by James Scannell, current President of the Old Dublin Society. On July 6th 1925, the Dublin United Tramways Company launched...

The port of Dublin in time of famine

The Substation Alexandra Road, Dublin, Dublin

Join David Dickson (Trinity College Dublin Fellow Emeritus) for an enlightening lecture on the Port of Dublin during the famines of 1740-41 and 1846-48. Explore how maritime trade and port...

Dead Interesting Tour of Glasnevin Cemetery

Experience Glasnevin Finglas Road, Dublin 11, Co. Dublin

The stories of a nation are held within the walls of Glasnevin Cemetery. Established in 1832 as a burial place for all people, this unique garden cemetery grew from humble origins to become Ireland’s largest and most storied cemetery. Stroll along beautiful tree-lined paths and hear stories of both the ordinary and the extra-ordinary. This...

Tours of our newest exhibition ‘The Practice of Medicine’

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

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...

Flowerboard Art Programme Photo Exhibition

Charleville Mall Library Charleville Mall off North Strand, Dublin 1, Dublin

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 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...

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...

Bodysnatchers, Surgeons and Insurgents: the History of RCSI

Albert Lecture Theatre Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland 123 Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Dublin

In 1784, a small group of Irish surgeons broke ranks with the Guild of Barber-Surgeons to form the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Ever since, RCSI has been at...