Pulitzer-prize winning, New York Times bestselling author Anne Applebaum will be in conversation about her book Autocracy, Inc at this Dublin Festival of History event, hosted by author Mark Jones. All of us have in our minds a cartoon image of what an autocratic state looks like, with a bad man at the top. But...
Join us for a conversation and literary event with Irish poet Julie Morrissy and Ukrainian writer Darina Sikmashvili as they delve into their projects about grandmothers. Morrissy will discuss her...
Come along for a Hidden Histories self-guided treasure hunt. Dublin's Historian in Residence for Children Dervilia Roche teamed up with illustrator John Farrelly of Deadly Irish History to create the ‘Hidden Histories Hunt’, a self-guided 3km treasure hunt for children in Dublin City, teaching them about the city's buildings, bridges, history and little-known facts. The...
Dún Laoghaire Libraries presents a special exhibition of the Charles Hamilton Oswald Collection of glass plate negatives from the Local Studies collection, digitised especially by dlr Lexicon staff. Oswald, a Dún Laoghaire resident, had a special interest in yachting, and either acquired or inherited the collection of glass plates which mainly depict life in and...
This event will centre on the new Atlas of the Irish Civil War, the latest volume in the award-winning Atlas Series. It presents fresh perspectives on, and a nuanced...
A visual retrospective of South Dublin County on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the local authority. The exhibition will run for one week beginning 23/09/2024 and finishing on...
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...
Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery is delighted to host a special guided walking tour of the cemetery. The tour will include a visit to the crypt of Daniel O'Connell,...
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...
The Ballybough and North Strand area of Dublin is a vibrant community rich in history. We are showcasing a small series of free events for all in the community. Sean Deegan of In The Shadow of Croker Walking Tour and Tenement Museum will do a series of talks on the history of Jones Road Whiskey...
The Irish Boundary Commission was set up to determine the boundary between the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland. It met for the first time on 6 November 1924. Its...
When Niall McCullough died in 2021, Ireland lost not just one of its pre-eminent architects but also one of the great historians of Dublin. His fascination and love of the...
Kate Summerscale London, 1953. Police discover the bodies of three young women hidden in a wall at 10 Rillington Place, a dingy terrace house in Notting Hill. On searching...
The Irish Research Council (IRC) will showcase some of the most exciting research in Ireland today. IRC-supported researchers will share insights on their latest projects and join in conversation...
In 1904, Roger Casement became internationally celebrated for unearthing the grotesque violence of the Belgian Congo. Soon after, he won even greater renown and a knighthood for his humanitarian...
As former lead singer with Dublin punk band Chant! Chant! Chant! and founding member of Muted Cupid, Ireland's first LGBT theatre group, Eoin Freeney reflects on the post-punk era of...
Ireland was England's oldest colony. Making Empire revisits the history of empire in Ireland in a time of Brexit, 'the culture wars', and the campaigns around 'Black Lives Matter' and...
Paula Meehan is one of Ireland's best-known contemporary poets. In this discussion with historian Donal Fallon, she will read and discuss a number of recent works with historical themes,...
In eighteenth and nineteenth century Europe everyone lived 'off the land' in one way or another. In Ireland, however, almost everyone lived 'on the land' as well. Agriculture was the...
Songs have told the story of Ireland and Irish history for centuries. In this special event, musicians and singers Mike Hanrahan and Eleanor Shanley, working with historian Liz Gillis will...
Ag tús an Chéid dheireanaigh bhí dlúthpháirt ag an-chuid dochtúirí i gConradh na Gaeilge, agus i saol na Gaeilge go ginearálta. Sa chomhdháil seo, pléifear Beirt Dochtúirí Muighe Seóla (an...
**Apologies, registration full** A historic walking tour of the old medieval core of Dublin focusing on the city's ancient and medieval churches - many now vanished- like Saint Olaves, Saint...
**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...
Bronnadh an gradam don Chlár Faisnéise Ealaíon ab fhearr ar an gclár faisnéise seo ón Camel Productions san Fhéile Idirnáisiúnta Cheilteach Scannán agus Teilifíse in 2004, clár ina gcaithimid súil...
Morrissy and Sikmashvili will facilitate a creative writing workshop in poetry and fiction exploring the themes of archive and family history. Morrissy was the first Poet in Residence at the...
Bígí linn ar thuras siúlóide staire chun foghlaim faoin troid ar son shaoirse na hÉireann i mBaile Átha Cliath ag tús an fichiú haois. Déanfaidh an turas seo iniúchadh ar...
Is scannán faisnéise é Clouded Reveries faoi shaol agus shaothar an fhile agus an scríbhneoir aistí beo Éireannaigh Doireann Ní Ghríofa, a bhí i mbéal an phobail go tobann sa...
The last 50 years in Ireland present a very turbulent and troubled history. The country has seen terrible violence in Northern Ireland, the collapse of the economy and bailout...
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...
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...
**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...
Déanfaidh Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí ceiliúradh ar ár stair agus ár dteanga le chéile ag Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath mar chuid de Fhéile na Staire Bhaile Átha Cliath. Bígí linn...
**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...
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, 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...
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...
**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...
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 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...
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...
ONLINE TALK Is caint í seo ina dtugtar aghaidh ar chuid de na míthuiscintí agus ráflaí is mó faoi shaol agus faoi shaothar Bhriain Uí Nualláin. Cérbh é? Cárbh as...
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...
A talk on early policing in Ireland, by John F Sheehan, covering the Irish Constabulary to the Royal Irish Constabulary and their role in the first world war and its...
Patrick O'Byrne will be giving a talk on the fascinating life of his maternal grandfather Padraig O Caoimh aka Paudeen (1881 - 1973) in Phibsboro Library. Paudeen took part in...
As a result of the bilateral agreement between Turkey and West Germany in 1961, Turks are now Germany's largest minority and Berlin has one of the largest Turkish populations of...
**Apologies, registration full** This talk is by Dennis McIntyre and will be delivered in two parts. The first part of this discourse gives an account of the life of Bram...
Join Author, Albert Perris, for a visit to the "White Quakers of Newlands House". Newlands House, once home to Lord Kilwarden, was later occupied for a number of years in...
**Apologies, registration full** Blink and you’ll miss it.. Tucked in-between St Ann’s Church, and the Mansion House on Dublin’s Dawson Street, how many times have you walked past the Royal...
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...
'Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy' exhibition offers visitors a fascinating library of heritage audio recordings, an interactive digital archive, and a unique collection of stories, photos, and artefacts...
**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...
Historian Fergus Whelan will reflect on the life and influence of Tomás Mac Giolla, former Lord Mayor of Dublin, marking the centenary year of his birth. A key figure in...
From Edward Bransfield of County Cork, credited with the discovery of the Antarctic continent in 1820, to Ernest Shackleton, born in 1874 in County Kildare, Irish seafarers hold a special...
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...
When you enter 14 Henrietta Street you’ll experience over 300 years of city and family life in the walls of one address. Our intimate guided tours bring you on a...
**Apologies, registration full** 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...
Aideen O’Connor and Ria Mooney had different backgrounds, ambitions and creative visions. They came of age in an Ireland desperate to control and restrict women: their sexuality; their careers; their...
Red Umbrella Film Festival will screen two short documentaries: All Work and No Pay, featuring the work of the Wages for Housework campaign, and Dancing Not Washing Dishes which follows...
In the late twenties, as Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky held their final debates before Trotsky’s exile, one of the Kremlin Palace translation teams was led by a middle-aged woman...
**Apologies, registration full** The river Poddle is key to understanding the foundations of Dublin. This river flowing mostly underground has borne witness to all the key events of our shared history. It creates boundaries, illustrates how skilled our ancestors were at hydro-engineering, it protected our city from invasion and most importantly provided water for thirsty...
How did a rough tackle on a 15 acres football pitch result in the death of 23 year old Sam O'Brien and three young men being charged with murder? But...
This talk will be presented by Dr David Sorensen who is a Balbriggan local historian. His presentation will look at the history, development and changes to the street names of...
Workplaces are crucial elements of human communities. The presence of paid employment can determine the future of a region, influencing not only economic prosperity but also physical development, environmental impact, and the identity of both communities and their residents. Conversely, the loss of paid employment sources can have adverse effects on the individuals involved and...
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Libraries presents an exhibition of the Charles Hamilton Oswald Collection of glass plate slides from the dlr Local Studies collection, digitised especially by staff. Oswald, from Dún Laoghaire, had a special interest in yachting, and either acquired or inherited the collection which mainly depict life in and around Dún Laoghaire Harbour. The...
A practical folk dances workshop with Slavcho Begov, to take participants on a music trip and intertwine history and traditional dances. Today’s political borders on the Balkans are a result...
What does it mean to be a hero in the 20th century? Epic Annette: A Heroine’s Tale recounts the extraordinary true story of Annette Beaumanoir, whose involvement with the French...
Urban development has led to the decline of historic sacred spaces in Dublin's Liberties since the eighteenth century. Archbishop William King once noted that a church without a tower is like a cow without horns, highlighting the importance of grandeur. However, many historic sites, like St James’ Church and the Cabbage Garden, have been repurposed,...
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...
Drawing on the National Library of Ireland's collections, including recruiting posters, newspapers and photographs, and on the Library’s online exhibition, World War Ireland, this online talk will discuss the First...
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...
**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...
**Apologies, registration full** Join your tour guide Ronan McGreevy for A First World War tour of Dublin. The First World War was the biggest war that Ireland participated in. The war left a bitter and contested legacy in Dublin which in 1914 began as a city in a British Empire at war with Germany and...
In 1600, Dublin was a walled, medieval town. Housing was basic, of wattle and daub, with cage-work on the main streets. Anglo-Norman Catholics ran the city. By 1700, the gates...
This October the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology is holding a series of events to mark to the 50th anniversary of the commencement of the last Museum excavations Wood...
This talk by Dr Livia Hurley charts the rise of porter and how its production influenced the world of the brewery and its immediate context in the city, from the...
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
To celebrate 100 years of the establishment of its headquarters at Ballsbridge, the RDS Library & Archives will host an illustrated talk on the history of the RDS in Dublin...
On this bespoke social history tour at the National Print Museum, explore the ordinary (and extraordinary) lives and customs of the printing trade. The tour will cover topics such as...
**Apologies, registration full** Join the Walk of Shame, a new history of Dublin in the rumours, scandals and crimes of one square mile: the Georgian splendour of Fitzwilliam Square. This...
The Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) is delighted to host a talk by Professor John Turpin HRHA. The RHA in the early 20th century saw itself as modern. This outlook was challenged by new international avant garde trends. From the 1950s the RHA became isolated. Abstraction was patronised by the Arts Council. Matt Gallagher's offer to...
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 past. The new website will be introduced and demonstrated at the event. This will be followed by Cathy Scuffil's talk. Note: Limited spaces, email walkinstownlibrary@dubllincity.ie to book.
Lafcadio Hearn enjoys great acclaim as a literary genius who brought the folklore of Japan to Westerners. Yet behind the novelist lived Hearn the teacher. As a translator, he saw...
The 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...
ONLINE TALK Writer and historian Kieran Connell sheds new light on the experiences of the hundreds of thousands of Irish immigrants who made lives for themselves in Britain over the...
Writer 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...
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 creates estate and...
Despite 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...
David 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...
Sheila 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...
In 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...
Join 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...
An 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...
Driven 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 questioning what drove these women to rebound from adversity and to adapt and withstand daunting societal and personal provocations. Note: Booking essential.
The 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...
Meg 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....
To 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...
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...
Take 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...
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...
**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...
**Apologies, registration full** A walk around Dublin's old medieval walls, with discussion of the layered and violent history they witnessed, including war, invasions, fire, plague and bloody rebellions. A fantastic way to learn many of the often unknown, yet fascinating realities of medieval Dublin, and to learn about the history of our city. Tour led...
Take 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 prestigious Europa Nostra Award/European Heritage Award 2021 for reviving over-the-shop living while respecting the building's special character. View the traditionally decorated upper floor rooms hung...
Join us for this talk ‘Tracking Change and Turmoil: the Paintings of William Orpen (1878-1931)’ with Dr Anne Cormican. The talk explores William Orpen’s work as a continuum which documents momentous cultural, social and political upheaval, nationally and internationally, during the first quarter of the twentieth century. It examines paintings which pertain to the Irish...
Tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery - "Who were these leaders?". This interactive tour focuses on not what they did but who they were as people, what set them on the...
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...
Discover the vibrant history of Dublin Port with Grainne Shaffrey as she explores the groundbreaking Dublin Port Heritage Conservation Strategy. Shaffrey will delve into her meticulous mapping spanning over three centuries of development, highlighting Dublin's rich maritime heritage and its profound impact on the city's urban landscape. This marks the first comprehensive mapping of Dublin...
'Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy' exhibition offers visitors a fascinating library of heritage audio recordings, an interactive digital archive, and a unique collection of stories, photos, and artefacts...
This talk by Eunan McKinney, Project Director of The Yeats Sisters Commemoration Project, will explore the neglected creative and entrepreneurial reputations of Susan and Elizabeth Yeats. For almost 50 years...
An account of the involvement of certain women in the 1798 Rebellion in Dublin, focusing on Mary Moore of Thomas Street, with references to Lucy Bond, Anne Neilson, Catherine Gallagher...
Tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery - "Who were these leaders?". This interactive tour focuses on not what they did but who they were as people, what set them on the...
'Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy' exhibition offers visitors a fascinating library of heritage audio recordings, an interactive digital archive, and a unique collection of stories, photos, and artefacts...
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...
Take 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...
Tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery - "Who were these leaders?". This interactive tour focuses on not what they did but who they were as people, what set them on the...
Dr Elaine Leong (University College London) will give a lecture on ‘Book Cultures and Surgical Training in Early Modern London’. This is the Davis Coakley Memorial Lecture in Medical History....
Take 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...
This free tour, exploring some highlights of the Gallery's An Túr Gloine exhibition as well as key stained glass works from the permanent collection, is for individuals who are hard...
ONLINE TALK Following the return of his Antarctic expedition (1907-1909) aboard SY 'Nimrod', Ernest Shackleton toured Europe delivering lectures to the peoples and learned societies of the great cities. He...
The long life enjoyed by Dr. T.K. Whitaker parallels the history of the modern Irish state in whose economic, financial, social, constitutional, educational, political and cultural evolution he played a...
Instead of studying the book as an individual author's work, book historians pay attention to its architecture, and processes of book production. They focus on publication contexts that might impact...
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 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...
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...
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...
**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...
**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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The 25th Medieval Dublin symposium, organised by the Friends of Medieval Dublin with support from the Department of History of Trinity College Dublin, will showcase new research in the history...
Former Taoiseach Bertie Aherne will launch Professor Stephen Kelly's book, Gerald Boland: A Life. Professor Stephen Kelly will present his paper, 'Poacher turned gamekeeper: Gerald Boland, the IRA and Nazi...
Research on local government records in Fingal for the period 1870-1910 repeatedly highlighted issues with the water supply in Malahide. This ongoing issue is a case study of how nationalists...
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...
Our experienced guide Paul, will delve into the life of Lord Charlemont after his return from the Grand Tour, including his involvement with Arts and Culture, Politics, Irish Volunteers and...
Celebrate Dublin Festival of History at the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, and join in a tour with a Museum guide for a free and engaging tour of the...
Although (AE) George Russell was born in Lurgan, he spent most of his life in Dublin. Of all the major figures, including Joyce, Yeats and Shaw who spent their lives...
Tá an tsiúlóid ó Dhún Richmond go Cill Mhaighneann fréamhaithe i dtírdhreach saibhir stairiúil agus polaitiúil Bhaile Átha Cliath. Ag tosú i nDún Richmond, a tógadh in 1810, beidh cuairteoirí...
Discover the weird and wonderful history of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in this light, family-friendly tour. Step back in time with Cathedral Schools Officer, Kryzel Bonifacio, as you explore the Cathedral’s...
Justine Murphy is a part of the team at Richmond Barracks, and has done much research towards the creation of a beautifully illustrated timeline that explores the barracks and its...
Join Dublin’s Historian in Residence for Children, Dervilia Roche for a free, interactive workshop for children aged 9 - 12. Discover the history of Charleville Mall and the surrounding area,...
**Apologies, registration full** Join us at the GPO Museum as we remember the children and families who were effected by Ireland’s revolutionary period in the early 1900’s. On this specially...
The Irish Manuscripts Commission (IMC) was founded in 1928 after the catastrophic fire at the Four Courts in 1922 which destroyed 700 years of Ireland’s documentary heritage. IMC marked the...
**Apologies, registration full** A 2km walk through the historic area of Clonliffe and Ballybough with stories from the 17th century onwards. Visit the National Famine way, the less known but...
The historical narrative around the Irish country house has long recognised its place as the epicentre of a community; economically, socially, and culturally. Particularly in Ireland where Industry was less...
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...
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...
Discover the weird and wonderful history of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in this light, family-friendly tour. Step back in time with Cathedral Schools Officer, Kryzel Bonifacio, as you explore the Cathedral’s...
Celebrate Dublin Festival of History at the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, and join in a tour with a Museum guide for a free and engaging tour of the...
From hair hurling balls from the 1500s to camogie dresses from the 1960s, join Museum Guides on an engaging and interactive tour focuses on the development and evolution of Ireland's...
Marking fifty years of the founding of an LGBTQ rights movement in Ireland, Reeling in the Queers explores the lesser-known stories of the fight for LGBTQ rights since 1974, beyond...
Is í Reilig an Droichid Órga an chéad ghairdín reilige in Éirinn agus bhunaigh ‘an Fuascailteoir’ Dónall Ó Conaill é beagnach 200 bliain ó shin. Treorófar cuairteoirí tríd an reilig...
Celebrate Dublin Festival of History at the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, and join in a tour with a Museum guide for a free and engaging tour of the...
Travel back in time at the National Print Museum to experience what it was like to be a young apprentice printer. Learn about Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing...
From hair hurling balls from the 1500s to camogie dresses from the 1960s, join Museum Guides on an engaging and interactive tour focuses on the development and evolution of Ireland's...
This talk is about the rise and fall of Kenure House and its estate and the trials and tribulations of the families who lived there. In the mid-17th century the...
Discover the weird and wonderful history of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in this light, family-friendly tour. Step back in time with Cathedral Schools Officer, Kryzel Bonifacio, as you explore the Cathedral’s...
The Irish Labour History Society (ILHS) has curated its unique collections for over fifty years, through the voluntary dedication of its members. Since 1990, these materials have been located in...
Join Dublin’s Historian in Residence for Children Dervilia Roche for this family walking tour in Dublin city centre. Families will be following the route of the Hidden Histories treasure hunt,...
A winner at the 2023 An Post: Irish Book Awards, Black & Irish was a landmark publication in Irish history and a celebration of Black Irish identity. Beginning life as...
Discover the weird and wonderful history of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in this light, family-friendly tour. Step back in time with Cathedral Schools Officer, Kryzel Bonifacio, as you explore the Cathedral’s...
Howth Castle in North County Dublin was the home of the St. Lawrence family from 1230s until 1909. William St. Lawrence, 4th Earl of Howth died without issue in 1909...
Celebrate Dublin Festival of History at the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, and join in a tour with a Museum guide for a free and engaging tour of the...
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...
Grangegorman is a place of importance in Dublin’s north inner city and the wider community. The memories of those who know it best - retired employees, neighbours, family members of former patients, patients themselves – are invaluable in (re)constructing the histories of the site and add layers of meaning to its record. Grangegorman Histories wants...
**Apologies, registration full** Come celebrate the Dublin Festival of History at Dublinia and join a special interactive family tour. Try on a Viking costume, and even get a chance to...
Join Clonsilla & Porterstown Heritage Society (CPHS) on a guided walk of the natural and built heritage of this beautiful historic area. Hear stories about the missing crown jewels, horse...
Join us for a free guided tour exploring Irish history through art in the National Gallery of Ireland. Artists documented important moments in history with portraits of key figures and...
**Apologies, registration full** Did you know that Dublin had one of the largest slave markets in medieval Europe? Or that archaeologists found a medieval walrus in Temple Bar? Have you...
Learn drawing techniques, including line drawing, shading, perspective, and decoration during these relaxed and informal sessions with artist Roxana Manouchehri. This informal workshop will take inspiration from the prints from...
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Join Museum Guides for a tour focusing on the history of clothing in Ireland, and in particular, how clothing can be seen as a representation of social change for women...
Test out your knowledge of all things history-related, explore a range of topics and share interesting facts. You’ll also have a chance to be the quizmaster in a special round...
**Apologies, registration full** Join Warren Farrell, Donal Fallon and the Kavanagh family for a talk exploring the history of Glasnevin Cemetery and its relationship with its neighbour ‘The Gravediggers’ pub...
A talk on the history and fate of ten eighteenth-century pictures once installed in the ceiling of the Long Gallery at Rathfarnham Castle. Note: Booking essential.
Join Museum Guides for a tour focusing on the history of clothing in Ireland, and in particular, how clothing can be seen as a representation of social change for women...
The Irish Polish Society presents a talk by distinguished historian, Gabriel Doherty, University College Cork, on a refugee crisis in Ireland,1949-51. On 30 September 1949, the Victory, a WWII ship,...
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...