This talk will discuss the fascinating life of Patrick O’Connell, a Dubliner who enjoyed a successful career as a professional footballer in Belfast and England during the early twentieth century before moving to Spain and managing clubs such as Racing Santander, FC Barcelona and Real Betis. A senior international with Ireland during the First World...

The Liberties of Dublin has historically been home to an industrial working class. Much of this history related to brewing and distilling, and the associated businesses and trades that came with these industries. However, another industry, which has all but disappeared has left a lasting legacy in terms of place names and also in the...