Dublin Festival of History

Dublin Festival of History Head to https://linktr.ee/histfest for all useful links

26 September - 12 October 2025
Dublin Festival of History is brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with the Dublin City Council Culture Company.

This year, the Big Weekend was brilliant, engaging and a hub of activity. Thank you to all who joined us, in-person at t...
30/10/2025

This year, the Big Weekend was brilliant, engaging and a hub of activity. Thank you to all who joined us, in-person at the Round Room, Mansion House, and also online for the livestreaming.

We've put together a selection of photographs to tide us over until next year!

Album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCsHxM

Photo Credit: Ger Holland Photography

'Stalling Civil Rights: The Illiberal Origins of the Anti-Trans Backlash'Today, 8 October at 6:30pm in Terenure LibraryT...
08/10/2025

'Stalling Civil Rights: The Illiberal Origins of the Anti-Trans Backlash'

Today, 8 October at 6:30pm in Terenure Library

This talk explores the history of an idea that is shaping contemporary debates about trans rights. It will be delivered by Dr Gillian Frank, Assistant Professor of History, Trinity College Dublin

Walk ins welcome.

08/10/2025

Tonight at 7pm, join Cathy Scuffil at Our Lady's Hall, Drimnagh for her talk on Dolphin’s Barn Brickworks.

Organised by the Library in the Community team for the festival.

Starting at 3pm todayIn his new study on Thomas Paine and Ireland, historian Fergus Whelan examines Paine’s influence on...
08/10/2025

Starting at 3pm today

In his new study on Thomas Paine and Ireland, historian Fergus Whelan examines Paine’s influence on the Irish rebellion of 1798 and particularly his friendship with Citizen Edward Fitzgerald.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84056957753

Tomorrow, join Lally MacBeth for an online talk as she takes a look at some of the characters, objects and places that m...
06/10/2025

Tomorrow, join Lally MacBeth for an online talk as she takes a look at some of the characters, objects and places that make up the pages of her book The Lost Folk.

Tuesday 7 October at 5pm.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88597944644

Comhrá ar líne an lae inniu curtha ar ceal'Cath idir an Pobal agus an Murder Machine: Gluaiseacht na Gaelscolaíochta, 19...
06/10/2025

Comhrá ar líne an lae inniu curtha ar ceal

'Cath idir an Pobal agus an Murder Machine: Gluaiseacht na Gaelscolaíochta, 1973-2023'

Today's online talk cancelled.

Hidden in the National Library archives since the early ‘70s, Brendan Behan’s extraordinary lost first play, The Rent Wo...
06/10/2025

Hidden in the National Library archives since the early ‘70s, Brendan Behan’s extraordinary lost first play, The Rent Woman, is now unveiled. Playwright Jimmy Murphy will discuss the work and what it tells us.

In Phibsboro Library on 8 October at 6.30pm.

To book email [email protected] or call 01 222 8333

Saints: A New Legendary of Heroes, Humans and MagicJoin Sunday Times bestselling author Amy Jeffs and musician Natalie B...
04/10/2025

Saints: A New Legendary of Heroes, Humans and Magic

Join Sunday Times bestselling author Amy Jeffs and musician Natalie Brice for an immersive music- and story-led presentation of Amy’s new book Saints: Medieval Legends of Heroes, Humans and Magic in which she uncovers and analyses the strange and wonderful legends of saints and the window they provide into the medieval mind.

Thursday 9 October at 8pm
Christ Church Cathedral

https://dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/saints-a-new-legendary-of-heroes-humans-and-magic/

Cath idir an Pobal agus an Murder Machine: Gluaiseacht na Gaelscolaíochta, 1973-2023Tugann an Dr. Kerron Ó Luain iniúcha...
04/10/2025

Cath idir an Pobal agus an Murder Machine: Gluaiseacht na Gaelscolaíochta, 1973-2023

Tugann an Dr. Kerron Ó Luain iniúchadh leitheadach ar chaoga bliain de ghluaiseacht na Gaelscolaíochta in Éirinn.

Dé Luain 6 Deireadh, 5pm
Ar líne

Ticeid: https://dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/.../cath-idir-an.../

Today evening at 5pmOnline talk by Jawhar Sircar titled 'Getting Our Act Together – Interaction and Unity Between Irish ...
02/10/2025

Today evening at 5pm

Online talk by Jawhar Sircar titled 'Getting Our Act Together – Interaction and Unity Between Irish and Indian Radicals'

Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85643686997

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