A People’s History of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown

Studio, dlr Lexicon Studio, L1, dlr Lexicon and Cultural Centre Queen's Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin

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 that has often been both a microcosm of all Ireland and at the vanguard of change. Following extensive oral history research by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown...

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.

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...

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 Irish Historic Towns Atlas (IHTA) was established, what it functions as and how it can be used in numerous research avenues from Dublin's built heritage,...

Around Dublin’s Medieval Walls, with Dublin Decoded tours

Outside the Gutter Bookstore (meet point/ start point for walk) Cow's Lane, Temple Bar,, Dublin 8,, County Dublin

**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...

‘Tracking Change and Turmoil: the Paintings of William Orpen (1878-1931)’

Hugh Lane Gallery Charlemont House Parnell Square North, Dublin 1, Dublin

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...

Landscapes of the Port: From Reclamation to Preservation

The Substation Alexandra Road, Dublin, Dublin

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...

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 an extensive archive of unique records, which includes the Registry of Deeds records.  The Registry of Deeds hold property records from 1708 to date which...

Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy

Mercy International Centre 64A Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, 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 from the first House of Mercy. This one-of-a-kind exhibition delves into the material history of the house, the social context in which Catherine McAuley and...

Tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery – who were these leaders

Arbour Hill Cemetry Arbour Hill, Dublin 7, Dublin

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 road to Arbour Hill, how they were inter-related and how they were different. People will be invited to read relevant poetry by Pearse, Ledwidge, Yeats...

Neglected reputations: The forgotten Yeats sisters, Susan and Elizabeth.

Dublin City Library & Archive Pearse Street Library 144 Pearse Street, Dublin, Dublin

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 in the first half of the 20th century, the Yeats’ sisters made a lasting contribution to the cultural identity of an emerging new state, the...

Tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery – who were these leaders

Arbour Hill Cemetry Arbour Hill, Dublin 7, Dublin

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 road to Arbour Hill, how they were inter-related and how they were different. People will be invited to read relevant poetry by Pearse, Ledwidge, Yeats...

1798, a Woman’s World

Bond House 9-10 Lower Bridge Street, Dublin 8, Dublin

**Apologies, registration full** 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 and Elizabeth Cormick. The walk starts at Lower Bridge St. and the arrest of the United Irishmen leaders in March 1798 and...

Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy

Mercy International Centre 64A Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, 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 from the first House of Mercy. This one-of-a-kind exhibition delves into the material history of the house, the social context in which Catherine McAuley 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 tour's second part will take you to the Pumphouse, once a graving dock area now transformed into a space for the arts. Currently, 'Temple Bar...

Tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery – who were these leaders

Arbour Hill Cemetry Arbour Hill, Dublin 7, Dublin

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 road to Arbour Hill, how they were inter-related and how they were different. People will be invited to read relevant poetry by Pearse, Ledwidge, Yeats...

Book Cultures and Surgical Training in Early Modern London.

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. Note: Limited spaces. To book, email info@edwardworthlibrary.ie

Hard of Hearing Tour of An Túr Gloine Exhibition

National Gallery of Ireland Merrion Square West, Dublin, Dublin

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 of hearing or have hearing impairments. No booking required.