As part of South Dublin County Council's 1916 Rising Centenary events, South Dublin Libraries is delighted to present Paths to Freedom, a day long conference at Tallaght Stadium on Saturday 27th February. RTÉ broadcaster and historian Dr. Myles Dungan, accompanied by leading academics and entertainers will present a unique package of lectures and presentations to... Continue Reading →
1916 Rising Talks in South Dublin Libraries
As part of South Dublin County Council's 1916 Centenary Programme, South Dublin Libraries will host a series of lectures on the subject of the 1916 Rising. All events are free. Tuesday 9th February 2016 at 7:00 p.m. County Library, Tallaght Roger Casement - a talk on the life of Roger Casement by barrister and historian John... Continue Reading →
Road to the Revolution Talks at Ballyroan Library
Ballyroan Library presents a series of three talks by historian Ann Matthews, dealing with the prelude to the 1916 Rising. Cumann na mBan and its Role in 1916 Tuesday 21st July at 7:00pm An Examination of the Buildings in Moore Street from where the 1916 Leadership Surrendered Tuesday 18th August at 7:00pm The Irish Citizen Army:... Continue Reading →
Prison Experiences of Women During the Irish Revolution
To mark the centenary of the foundation of Cumann na mBan, South Dublin Libraries presents a lecture by Liz Gillis Prison Experiences of Women during the Irish Revolution Liz Gillis is a historian and writer, whose passion for her subject is clear through her work. She is the author of The Fall of Dublin, Revolution... Continue Reading →