Disappearing workplaces: The Janelle Centre and similar enterprises in Finglas

Finglas Library Seamus Ennis Road Finglas, Dublin 11

*Apologies, this event has now been CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances* In the 1970s, the Janelle clothing factory was a significant employer in North-West Dublin. It offered employment to many residents of the then new estates in Finglas, particularly women. When the factory closed, it was replaced by the Janelle Shopping Centre, which included a...

The Last Land War

Malahide Library Main Street, Malahide

Myles Dungan is one of Ireland’s best-known and most respected broadcasters on both radio and television for more than two decades. He is the author of a number of popular works including The Stealing of the Irish Crown Jewels, The Great Irish History Book and his latest Land is all that Matters. Land seizures were...

Cathy Scuffil unravels the story of The Dolphin’s Barn Brick Company

Dolphin's Barn Library Parnell Rd, Saint James' (part of Phoenix Park), Dublin

Join Dublin City Historian in Residence Cathy Scuffil, as she unravels the story behind the Dolphin’s Barn Brick Company and the people associated with it. The company was located on the Crumlin Road from the 1890s until 1944 with the clay pits extending from Kimmage to the Grand Canal at Goldenbridge. The brickworks were a...