Week of Events
History tours of the Irish Architectural Archive
History tours of the Irish Architectural Archive
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.
Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy
Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy
'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...
Remembering Tomás Mac Giolla (1924-2010)
Remembering Tomás Mac Giolla (1924-2010)
**Apologies, registration full** 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 the story of the Official Republican Movement, Mac Giolla's life touches on everything from the IRA's 1950s Border Campaign to a long...
The Irish in Antarctica – A Tale of Discovery, Survival, and Triumph
The Irish in Antarctica – A Tale of Discovery, Survival, and Triumph
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 place in the history of Antarctic exploration. Beverly Sperry will tell some of their amazing stories, with particular reference to the astounding endurance of Kerryman...
Behind the Scenes of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
Behind the Scenes of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
**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 this historic 800-year-old building not usually seen on the tourist route. Learn about the Cathedral’s past, and how the past informs its present. Limited spaces,...
Flowerboard Art Programme Photo Exhibition
Flowerboard Art Programme Photo Exhibition
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...
From Sackville to O’Connell
From Sackville to O’Connell
**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 eclectic mix about the capital’s main street. This year marks the 100th year anniversary of the naming of this iconic street. Note: Limited spaces, booking...
Irish Sign Language Tour of 14 Henrietta Street
Irish Sign Language Tour of 14 Henrietta Street
**Apologies, registration full** 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 journey from the house's grand Georgian beginnings to the tenement dwellings of its later years. By connecting to the personal stories of...
Wild-Looking But Fine: Abbey Theatre Actresses of the 1930s
Wild-Looking But Fine: Abbey Theatre Actresses of the 1930s
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 independent lives. They were united by one thing: a devotion to theatre and to Ireland’s National Theatre in particular. Aideen O’Connor joined the company through...
Hotel Lux: Tracing a Wexford woman’s life in 1920s Moscow
Hotel Lux: Tracing a Wexford woman’s life in 1920s Moscow
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 raised in the Wexford coastal village of Ballinesker. In this talk, historian Maurice J. Casey explores the forgotten life of Irish translator and journalist May...
All Work, No Pay: Wages for Housework and Sex Work
All Work, No Pay: Wages for Housework and Sex Work
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 Toni, a mother in Ballyfermot, as she works as an exotic dancer in her local pub in 1986. A panel discussion will follow, focusing on...
Glass Reflections of 19th Century Dún Laoghaire – Exhibition Launch
Glass Reflections of 19th Century Dún Laoghaire – Exhibition Launch
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...
Down by the Poddle
Down by the Poddle
**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...
The Street Names of Balbriggan 1760 – 1960
The Street Names of Balbriggan 1760 – 1960
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 Balbriggan town over 200 years. Previous presentations given by him include topics as diverse as the history of national schools in the town, Balbriggan’s famed...
Sam O’Brien: Death in the Fifteen Acres
Sam O’Brien: Death in the Fifteen Acres
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 who was Sam O'Brien, who were his family, what happened to them? And what happened to those held responsible for his death? Gerard Farrell will...
Disappearing Workplaces: Employment in Ballymun in the 1970s and 80s
Disappearing Workplaces: Employment in Ballymun in the 1970s and 80s
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...
History in our lives – Balkan folk dances workshop
History in our lives – Balkan folk dances workshop
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 of many historical events from not too far past. We will learn a few folk chain dances that cross the borders. There will be very...
A Heroine of the Twentieth Century
A Heroine of the Twentieth Century
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 Resistance and the Algerian FLN cemented her name in history. The Goethe-Institut and the Embassy of France in Ireland will present a conversation with German-French...
‘Cow without Horns’: Urban Development and Decline of Sacred Spaces
‘Cow without Horns’: Urban Development and Decline of Sacred Spaces
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 Art Programme Photo Exhibition
Flowerboard Art Programme Photo Exhibition
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...
History Tour of Pearse Lyons Distillery
History Tour of Pearse Lyons Distillery
**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...
World War Ireland: Exploring the Irish Experience
World War Ireland: Exploring the Irish Experience
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 World War, the events of 1914-1918, and their impact on Ireland. For more information, visit their website.
Tours of our newest exhibition ‘The Practice of Medicine’
Tours of our newest exhibition ‘The Practice of Medicine’
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
A First World War tour of Dublin
A First World War tour of Dublin
**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...
A City in Transition: Dublin in the 1600s
A City in Transition: Dublin in the 1600s
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 were gone and the walls crumbling. Government posts were for Protestants only. Fine houses of brick and stone proliferated. In this illustrated talk, we will...
50th Anniversary of the National Museum’s excavations at Wood Quay
50th Anniversary of the National Museum’s excavations at Wood Quay
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 Quay, Dublin. The excavations of the waterlogged site by the banks of the River Liffey, became one of the largest urban excavation sites in Europe,...
Built to Brew: the Architecture and Urban History of the Dublin Brewery
Built to Brew: the Architecture and Urban History of the Dublin Brewery
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 Liberties to the Royal Canal. It explores the collaborative roles of the brewer, the architect and engineer, and how their ambitions for innovation and modernity...
RDS: 1924-2024, 100 Years at Ballsbridge
RDS: 1924-2024, 100 Years at Ballsbridge
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 and its move from Leinster House to Ballsbridge in 1924. The talk will be followed by a short tour of some of the RDS buildings....
Devil and the Knock-Down: Social History of the Printing Trade
Devil and the Knock-Down: Social History of the Printing Trade
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 the role of women in the Irish printing trade, ‘fire eaters’, ‘printer’s devils’ and the pressmen who were brought to court for eating a sausage!...
Tours of our newest exhibition ‘The Practice of Medicine’
Tours of our newest exhibition ‘The Practice of Medicine’
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
The Walk of Shame
The Walk of Shame
**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 hilarious walking tour is a celebration of what Dubliners do best – malicious gossip – on a walk that exposes the secrets of the Square...
The RHA and its struggle with the modern in art
The RHA and its struggle with the modern in art
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...
James Connolly’s Dublin, 1889-1910
James Connolly’s Dublin, 1889-1910
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 places associated with his political and social activism. Connolly lived, for the most part, in the Liberties and south inner city. He held political meetings...
Launch of website about the history of the Poddle River
Launch of website about the history of the Poddle River
**Apologies, registration full** 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...
Down by the River Poddle
Down by the River Poddle
**Apologies, registration full** 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 parish boundaries, illustrates how skilled our Medieval ancestors were at hydro-engineering, it protected our city and citizens from invasion and most importantly...
“No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs”: The Irish in Multicultural Britain
“No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs”: The Irish in Multicultural Britain
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 second half of the twentieth century. Drawing on his new book, Multicultural Britain: A People’s History, Connell explores the discrimination the Irish experienced and how...
Learn with Hearn: Lafcadio Hearn’s Japan from Enchantment to Education
Learn with Hearn: Lafcadio Hearn’s Japan from Enchantment to Education
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 learning as the source of intercultural understanding. As a mediator, Hearn advocated a cosmopolitan outlook on Japan. Caring about cultural and social tensions, he sought...
A Brief History of O’Connell Street, Dublin
A Brief History of O’Connell Street, Dublin
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 of the stories she discovered about the street - formerly a medieval path - that was transformed by the visionary Luke Gardiner in the grandest...
Murder by the Throat: Espionage, Assassination, Collaboration and Execution
Murder by the Throat: Espionage, Assassination, Collaboration and Execution
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 informants. Eighteen months later the British left Ireland defeated by counter-espionage. Edward J. Bourke, using information newly investigated, outlines for us a web of espionage,...
Dublin Historia Live: War in Fiction
Dublin Historia Live: War in Fiction
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 War of Independence are popular settings for historical novels. This fascinating event will explore why periods of war appeal for writing fiction, the inspiration and...
Against All Odds: Resilient Irish Women 1870-1970
Against All Odds: Resilient Irish Women 1870-1970
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.
Dublin as a Destination: A History of Tourism
Dublin as a Destination: A History of Tourism
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 and this talk will explore these issues while tracing Dublin's own meandering journey as a place to visit. Note: Limited spaces, booking essential.
‘Our man in Moscow’—50 years of Irish/Russian diplomatic relations
‘Our man in Moscow’—50 years of Irish/Russian diplomatic relations
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 opened on Dublin’s Orwell Road, and Irish diplomat, Jim Sharkey, turned the key in the door of an Irish embassy in Moscow. In conversation with...
Beyond the Priory Walls: Tallaght House
Beyond the Priory Walls: Tallaght House
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 then passed to John Lentaigne, before being sold to the Dominican Order in 1855. Albert Perris will explore the milestones, characters and tragedies, beyond the...
Growing Old With Shakespeare
Growing Old With Shakespeare
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 talk confronts the complexities and contradictions associated with growing old in Shakespeare's time. As our population continues to age and incidences of ageism increase, the...
Dublin launch of ‘Jailbreak, Great Irish Republican Escapes 1865-1983’ by James Durney
Dublin launch of ‘Jailbreak, Great Irish Republican Escapes 1865-1983’ by James Durney
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 give a brief presentation about the famous escape from Kilmainham on 14 January 1921 as part of the event.
Votes For Women! Remembering Meg Connery (1881-1958)
Votes For Women! Remembering Meg Connery (1881-1958)
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. A contributor to The Irish Citizien newspaper, one of the most iconic images of the revolutionary period shows her confronting Andrew Bonar Law and Edward...
A People’s History of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown
A People’s History of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown
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...
Flowerboard Art Programme Photo Exhibition
Flowerboard Art Programme Photo Exhibition
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...
History tours of the Irish Architectural Archive
History tours of the Irish Architectural Archive
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.
18 Ormond Quay Upper – 1840s Merchant House Guided Tours
18 Ormond Quay Upper – 1840s Merchant House Guided Tours
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...
Behind the maps: Dublin in the Irish Historic Towns Atlas
Behind the maps: Dublin in the Irish Historic Towns Atlas
**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
Around Dublin’s Medieval Walls, with Dublin Decoded tours
**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)’
‘Tracking Change and Turmoil: the Paintings of William Orpen (1878-1931)’
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...
18 Ormond Quay Upper – 1840s Merchant House Guided Tours
18 Ormond Quay Upper – 1840s Merchant House Guided Tours
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...
Tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery – who were these leaders
Tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery – who were these leaders
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...
Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy
Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy
'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...
Registry of Deeds Lunch Time Tour
Registry of Deeds Lunch Time Tour
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...
Landscapes of the Port: From Reclamation to Preservation
Landscapes of the Port: From Reclamation to Preservation
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...
Neglected reputations: The forgotten Yeats sisters, Susan and Elizabeth.
Neglected reputations: The forgotten Yeats sisters, Susan and Elizabeth.
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...
1798, a Woman’s World
1798, a Woman’s World
**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...
Tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery – who were these leaders
Tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery – who were these leaders
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...
Walking Tour – Port to Gallery
Walking Tour – Port to Gallery
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...
18 Ormond Quay Upper – 1840s Merchant House Guided Tours
18 Ormond Quay Upper – 1840s Merchant House Guided Tours
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...
Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy
Catherine McAuley and the Mission of Mercy
'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
Tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery – who were these leaders
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.
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
18 Ormond Quay Upper – 1840s Merchant House Guided Tours
18 Ormond Quay Upper – 1840s Merchant House Guided Tours
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...
Hard of Hearing Tour of An Túr Gloine Exhibition
Hard of Hearing Tour of An Túr Gloine Exhibition
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.
Shackleton’s 1909 Dublin lecture and the Lady Dudley nurses
Shackleton’s 1909 Dublin lecture and the Lady Dudley nurses
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 returned to his native Ireland in December, 1909, and gave a lecture in Dublin to raise funds for the Lady Dudley nurses scheme. This talk...
T. K. Whitaker: Irishman of the 20th Century
T. K. Whitaker: Irishman of the 20th Century
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 pivotal role. Whitaker’s inspirational blueprint for the regeneration of the Irish economy in the 1960s, guiding Ireland’s path to membership of such bodies as the...
Histories and Mysteries of Book Publishing
Histories and Mysteries of Book Publishing
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 the meaning contained in the book. Dr Lucy Collins, Professor Porscha Fermanis, Eoin McCarney, and Dr Tapasya Narang will reflect on the importance of holding,...
Drumcondra’s Story Through Maps
Drumcondra’s Story Through Maps
**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 explore how the modern suburb emerged and how its character was shaped. The talk will draw extensively on research for the forthcoming Drumcondra atlas in...
The IRA War on Entertainments
The IRA War on Entertainments
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 mourning'. This resulted in a concerted campaign which involved stopping sports and burning theatres and cinemas, only ended by the close of the Civil War....
The Dublin/Monaghan Bombings – Fifty Years On
The Dublin/Monaghan Bombings – Fifty Years On
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 Monaghan town, resulting in the deaths of 34 with hundreds more wounded. Presented by Dublin City Historian in Residence, Cormac Moore. No booking required.
A Bridge Too Far – Cornelius Ryan with Philip Lecane
A Bridge Too Far – Cornelius Ryan with Philip Lecane
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 Harrington Street. He subsequently became a war correspondent attached to the army of General George Patton. He later wrote "The Longest Day" an account of...
The Battle of Cabra Baths and other 20th century histories
The Battle of Cabra Baths and other 20th century histories
**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 aspects of the history of the Cabra/Finglas area. The gang wars that plagued Dublin city in the 1940s included the infamous Tolka Park Rumble, which...
Down by the River Poddle
Down by the River Poddle
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 often forgotten, has borne witness to all the key events of our shared history. It creates estate and parish boundaries, illustrates how skilled our Medieval...
A City of Voices, How Dublin 4 Shaped Irish Radio
A City of Voices, How Dublin 4 Shaped Irish Radio
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, Eddie Bohan will take guests on a journey from Marconi to RTE, Radio Ringsend and Sandymount, Christmas FM, FM 104 to today's RICC Radio Ringsend....
Kate Mosse – Map of Bones
Kate Mosse – Map of Bones
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 south-east, they say the voices of the unquiet dead can be heard whispering through the deserted valley. Suzanne Joubert, a Huguenot refugee from war-torn...
Football in Dublin: The makings of the people’s game
Football in Dublin: The makings of the people’s game
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 schools and universities in the 1880s, football in Dublin enjoyed spectacular growth as both a game to be played and one to be watched and...
History Tour of Pearse Lyons Distillery
History Tour of Pearse Lyons Distillery
**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
A Dublin Day – Monday July 6th 1925
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 its first bus service from the northside to the city centre. This talk will recall this event and all the other events that happened in...
Tours of our newest exhibition ‘The Practice of Medicine’
Tours of our newest exhibition ‘The Practice of Medicine’
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. Note: Limited spaces, booking essential.
Dead Interesting Tour of Glasnevin Cemetery
Dead Interesting Tour of Glasnevin Cemetery
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...
The port of Dublin in time of famine
The port of Dublin in time of famine
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 infrastructure shaped the city's response to famine, emigration, and social upheaval. Discover the dual role of the port in both providing relief and exacerbating the...
Flowerboard Art Programme Photo Exhibition
Flowerboard Art Programme Photo Exhibition
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...
Tours of our newest exhibition ‘The Practice of Medicine’
Tours of our newest exhibition ‘The Practice of Medicine’
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. Note: Limited places. To book, email info@edwardworthlibrary.ie
Walking Tour – Port to Gallery
Walking Tour – Port to Gallery
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...
Bodysnatchers, Surgeons and Insurgents: the History of RCSI
Bodysnatchers, Surgeons and Insurgents: the History of RCSI
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 heart of surgical, medical and societal change in Irish life, with its development of Dublin’s new medical district as the latest chapter. This talk,...
25th Medieval Dublin Symposium
25th Medieval Dublin Symposium
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 and archaeology of medieval Dublin. The purpose of the annual Medieval Dublin symposium is to provide a way through which specialists, amateurs, historians, archaeologists, teachers,...
Lord Charlemont’s Life after the Grand Tour
Lord Charlemont’s Life after the Grand Tour
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 the building of the Casino at Marino, one of the most important examples of neoclassical architecture in Ireland. Note: Limited spaces, booking essential.
Flowerboard Art Programme Photo Exhibition
Flowerboard Art Programme Photo Exhibition
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...
Who should pay for the Water: Malahide Water Supply Controversy
Who should pay for the Water: Malahide Water Supply Controversy
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 gained and utilised local political control through the local government institutions that were available to them. The nature of the issues and how they were...
Gerald Boland biography launch. Revolutionary Women. Fenian History.
Gerald Boland biography launch. Revolutionary Women. Fenian 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 spies, 1939-1946'. Extraordinary Women during Extraordinary Times: An Interpretation of the Military History Testimony of Kathleen Boland, narrated by her daughter, Eileen Barrington. Donnacha DeLong,...
Tours at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Tours at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
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 collection. Please visit www.museum.ie for a full list of tours, descriptions and details, and check out other events taking place throughout the festival. No booking...
Turas Siúil ó Dhún Richmond go Chill Mhaighneann (Richmond Barracks to Kilmainham)
Turas Siúil ó Dhún Richmond go Chill Mhaighneann (Richmond Barracks to Kilmainham)
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 ag foghlaim faoina stair mar cheann de na beairicí airm is mó in Éirinn, áit ina raibh cónaí agus inar cuireadh oiliúint ar gach reisimint...
Dublin locations associated with AE Russell and PL Travers
Dublin locations associated with AE Russell and PL Travers
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 abroad at that time, the one constant to remain in Dublin was AE. Indeed, AE was the very fabric of Dublin. One of his most...
Children of the Revolution Tour
Children of the Revolution Tour
**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 created tour you will discover the stories of the children and teenagers who took part in Ireland’s fight for independence. You will uncover the devastation...
Between the Bridges’ – Bloody Sunday Bridge on Jones’ Road and ‘Luke Kelly’ bridge in Ballybough
Between the Bridges’ – Bloody Sunday Bridge on Jones’ Road and ‘Luke Kelly’ bridge in Ballybough
**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 fascinating Mud Island and its smuggling King, and hear about the Irish National Anthem, Bloody Sunday November 21, 1920, amazing local football stories and Muhammad...
Surprising Survivals: The Fire of 1922
Surprising Survivals: The Fire of 1922
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 100th anniversary of that event with a special issue of its journal Analecta Hibernica — ‘The Fire of 1922’. It includes the first published listing...
Children’s History Tours
Children’s History Tours
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 most colourful characters, spot hidden creatures, and maybe even hear a ghost story or two! Designed to ignite curiosity in minds both young and old,...
Richmond Barracks: Creating a Timeline
Richmond Barracks: Creating a Timeline
Justine Murphy created a physical and digital timeline of Dublin’s Richmond Barracks and this has offered an opportunity to illustrate it’s long footprint using drawings, newspapers, prints, photographs, audio and maps. This talk explores the challenge of telling that story in visual form while at the same time bringing you through the history of the...
Children’s Workshop: Create your own history trail
Children’s Workshop: Create your own history trail
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, and explore some historical maps that tell us the story of the city. Design your own map and history trail to take home. Children must...
‘Dismissed – to the general joy of ye family’
‘Dismissed – to the general joy of ye family’
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 frequent, the country house was one of the largest employers and engaged a local workforce. This talk will explore the experience of servants in the...
Walking Tour – Port to Gallery
Walking Tour – Port to Gallery
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...
Walking Tour of Marino
Walking Tour of Marino
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 Saint Vincent`s GAA grounds, The Marino Institute, Marino and Griffith Avenue, Marino Crescent and concluding back at the Casino Marino. Note: limited spaces, booking...
Children’s History Tours
Children’s History Tours
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 most colourful characters, spot hidden creatures, and maybe even hear a ghost story or two! Designed to ignite curiosity in minds both young and old,...
Tours at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Tours at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
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 collection. Please visit www.museum.ie for a full list of tours, descriptions and details, and check out other events taking place throughout the festival. No booking...
Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society
Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society
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 societal and sporting past. This tour explores the development of a variety of sports in Ireland, including Gaelic games, soccer, rugby, cricket and horse racing....
Turas Siúil ó Dhún Richmond go Reilig an Droichid Órga (Goldenbridge Cemetery)
Turas Siúil ó Dhún Richmond go Reilig an Droichid Órga (Goldenbridge Cemetery)
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 gan mhilleadh seo agus foghlaimeoidh siad faoina stair uathúil, na luscaí, na gardaí armtha, na cúnna fola Cúbacha, na réabóirí reilige agus na daoine a...
Reeling in the Queers: Tales of Ireland’s LGBTQ Past
Reeling in the Queers: Tales of Ireland’s LGBTQ Past
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 decriminalisation and Marriage Equality. These stories celebrate a strong community and its allies, and speak across the generations. Together, they tell a new story of...
Tours at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Tours at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
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 collection. Please visit www.museum.ie for a full list of tours, descriptions and details, and check out other events taking place throughout the festival. No booking...
Print History for all the family
Print History for all the family
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 press, and how newspapers, books and posters were created before the arrival of today’s computers. Discover what printing has to do with the Titanic, the...
Children’s History Tours
Children’s History Tours
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 most colourful characters, spot hidden creatures, and maybe even hear a ghost story or two! Designed to ignite curiosity in minds both young and old,...
Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society
Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society
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 societal and sporting past. This tour explores the development of a variety of sports in Ireland, including Gaelic games, soccer, rugby, cricket and horse racing....
Aspects of the History of Kenure House and Estate
Aspects of the History of Kenure House and Estate
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 lands of Kenure came into the possession of the Duke of Ormond, passing to Sir Henry Echlin in 1817. It then passed to the Palmers...
A virtual tour of the Irish Labour History Society Museum
A virtual tour of the Irish Labour History Society Museum
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 the former garrison headquarters of the South Irish Horse regiment, which was transferred to the Irish state in 1922 and used as a base for...
Family Walking Tour: Hidden Histories Hunt
Family Walking Tour: Hidden Histories Hunt
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, solving clues and discovering some of the hidden parts of the city’s history. This is a 3km route through the city centre. Suitable for children...
Children’s History Tours
Children’s History Tours
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 most colourful characters, spot hidden creatures, and maybe even hear a ghost story or two! Designed to ignite curiosity in minds both young and old,...
Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers & Everyday Heroes
Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers & Everyday Heroes
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 an Instagram page, the project has grown to include a podcast and other on-going dimensions. Leon Diop will discuss the Black & Irish project, and...
Ancient Pile undergoes Improvement: Howth Castle in the early 1900s
Ancient Pile undergoes Improvement: Howth Castle in the early 1900s
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 extinguishing the family lines and titles and his castle in decay. His successor, Julian Gaisford-St. Lawrence set about restoring and expanding the castle through the...
Tours at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Tours at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
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 collection. Please visit www.museum.ie for a full list of tours, descriptions and details, and check out other events taking place throughout the festival. No booking...
The Early History of Fairview and Marino
The Early History of Fairview and Marino
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 independence. Mark Crowther, Chair of the Marino Residents Association, will look at what was there before the development, including historical aspects of the surrounding area....
Remembering Grangegorman: Storysharing
Remembering Grangegorman: Storysharing
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...
Dublinia Family Tour
Dublinia Family Tour
**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 hold a Viking sword or shield! Visit the Medieval Fair and learn all about cures for diseases long ago. Take a stroll down a medieval...
Irish History Tour of the National Gallery of Ireland
Irish History Tour of the National Gallery of Ireland
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 accurate depictions or artistic interpretations of historical events. This tour offers a brief snapshot of Irish history through art. No booking required.
Clonsilla & Royal Canal Heritage Walk
Clonsilla & Royal Canal Heritage Walk
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 poisoning, industrial heritage and a famine walk as we journey between Clonsilla and Porterstown, via the "Deep Sinking", a very special and unique part of...
The Medieval Mile
The Medieval Mile
**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 ever wondered what sort of jobs medieval Dubliners worked? These are some of the fascinating questions explored during The Medieval Mile, a colourful walking tour...
Drawing Historic Dublin
Drawing Historic Dublin
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 the Chester Beatty's collection showing famous buildings of Ireland's capital city. Materials are provided but please feel free to bring your favourites. Suitable for adults...
Children’s Workshop Online: The Big History Quiz
Children’s Workshop Online: The Big History Quiz
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 where you can pose your own history question to the group! Hosted by Dublin's Historian in Residence for Children, Dervilia Roche, this is an interactive...
The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing
The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing
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 in Ireland. This tour explores how clothing could be used to show status in communities as well as how their clothing could be a symbol...
History of Dublin – Walking Tour in Cantonese
History of Dublin – Walking Tour in Cantonese
想對都柏林嘅歷史同文化遺產多啲了解? 請加入都柏林歷史導賞團。導遊會帶你參觀著名地標同歷史瑰寶,並分享都柏林發展嘅有趣故事。無論你係歷史愛好者,定係想多啲了解呢個城市,呢個步行團都非常啱你。本次導覽會用粵語進行,促進都柏林講粵語嘅居民參與。呢個係一個難得嘅機會,快啲黎參加呢個粵語導覽團啦! Join us on our journey through time, exploring the city's vibrant past and cultural heritage. Our tour guide will take you to famous landmarks and hidden historical gems while sharing fascinating stories of Dublin's development. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply eager to learn more about the city, this walking tour is...
The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing
The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing
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 in Ireland. This tour explores how clothing could be used to show status in communities as well as how their clothing could be a symbol...
Pints, Publicans & Glasnevin’s Forgotten Past
Pints, Publicans & Glasnevin’s Forgotten Past
**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 over the past 191 years. Discover some of the forgotten tales in Glasnevin, including the lives of the many publicans buried there: Kavanaghs, Conways, Hedigans,...
The ‘Kauffman’ ceiling paintings formerly at Rathfarnham Castle
The ‘Kauffman’ ceiling paintings formerly at Rathfarnham Castle
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.
‘Escape by Victory?: Ireland and the post-war refugee question’
‘Escape by Victory?: Ireland and the post-war refugee question’
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, stopped for repairs at Cobh. The ship held 400 refugees fleeing Communist rule in eastern Europe. The plan was to sail to Canada but it...
Stanford 100: Pipeworks Organ Recitals at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
Stanford 100: Pipeworks Organ Recitals at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
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 composers of his day and left a large body of work in many genres, including orchestra music and opera. It is however, for his organ...