Alice Furlong was born on the 17th of January 1871, and spent her childhood at Ferndale in Bohernabreena. Her father James was a well known sports editor with The Irish Independent newspaper and originally came from Co. Wexford. Alice had three sisters, Margaret, Kate and Mary and they were a family who greatly enjoyed both... Continue Reading →
The OPW has launched a nationwide advertising campaign seeking expressions of interest from local heritage/community groups who may be interested in becoming a partner with the OPW. Brian Hayes TD said "For whatever reason Ireland has never involved voluntary effort in the presentation of our heritage. Unlike many European countries where volunteers are an essential... Continue Reading →
South Dublin County Council presents a two week programme for Explore Architecture 2012. The programme focuses on engaging people of all ages in sharing experiences and understanding of our built environment. As part of the programme, two public lectures take place in Rua Red, Tallaght, on Wednesday evening next 28th March 2012. PROTECTED STRUCTURES NOW AND... Continue Reading →
Tallaght was an attempt at an instant city: take a landscape, build some houses, add people, and stir. Karl Whitney's excellent essay Open Space: walking the boundaries of Tallaght has been shortlisted for the Some Blind Alleys Essay Grant. Karl's essay takes the form of a narrative of a walk taken through Tallaght, and is informed by his own... Continue Reading →
Mervyn Ennis will read excerpts from his book Once Upon a Time in Tallaght, Tinker Tales and Traveller Stories and will invite comments, questions and stories from the audience next Thursday evening 22nd March 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Library, Tallaght. All Welcome! The County Library is also currently hosting Altered Images, an exhibition... Continue Reading →
The 1798 Rebellion erupted in May 1798 and was quickly and viciously suppressed. Following the final battle at Vinegar Hill in June 1798 some rebels retreated into the Wicklow Mountains under the leadership of Joseph Holt and Michael Dwyer. In November 1798 Holt surrendered to Lord Powerscourt. Dwyer, however, conducted a guerrilla campaign from the... Continue Reading →
South Dublin Libraries, Local Studies section, have just compiled and released an alphabetical list of citations used for the award of the Irish Defence Forces Distinguished Service Medal and Military Medal for Gallantry. The list gives a description of the individual acts of bravery and service leading to the awards of the two highest... Continue Reading →
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