Dublin Festival of History

Dublin Festival of History returns 26 Sept - 12 Oct 2025. A @dubcitycouncil event, organised by @dubcilib in partnership with @dcccultureco. #HistFest25

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

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

Album: https://t.co/Sg61AWDBLn

📷 Ger Holland

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

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

This talk by Dr Gillian Frank (TCD History) explores the history of an idea that is shaping contemporary debates about trans rights.

Walk ins welcome.

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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://t.co/tKRZ6yRncy

[National Archives, Ireland @NARIreland]

Tickets are still available for 'The Irish Language & 1925 Gaeltacht Census’ talk, our free event for #HistFestDublin which takes place this Thursday 9 October at 6pm in our Reading Room. Book your ticket now at https://t.co/BJWlxphovf! @HistFest @DeptCultureIRL

[National Library of Ireland @NLIreland]

In Conversation with Dr Sarah Hendriks: Curator of Collecting Ireland’s History
For @histfest with the #VirtualRecordTreasuryofIreland

Learn more about the Virtual Record Treasury's Collecting Ireland's History exhibition!

📅 Tuesday, 7 October at 1pm: https://t.co/t8p2MQBvCw

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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://t.co/Y8ixmDbwdJ

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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.

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

In Phibsboro Library on 8 Oct at 6.30pm.

Email [email protected] or call 01 222 8333

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Saints: A New Legendary of Heroes, Humans and Magic

Thursday 9 October at 8pm

Join Sunday Times bestselling author Amy Jeffs and musician Natalie Brice for an immersive music- and story-led presentation of Amy’s new book at Christ Church Cathedral.

https://t.co/eK3FHtAxzz

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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
https://t.co/jsAtTepvsf

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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://t.co/AMGRB4joEM

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Starting in 2 hours

Online talk at 5pm by Kathryn Milligan titled 'City Life: Walter Osborne’s Portraits of Dublin, 1880–1900'

Zoom link: https://t.co/5O1TQiCgZu

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Dillon Rediscovered: The Newspaperman Who Befriended Kings, Presidents and Oil Tycoons

Today's talk at Pearse Street Library by author Kevin Rafter.

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Starting now - In Filthy Queens, Dr. Christina Wade looks at the history of beer alongside some of the biggest events in the story of Ireland.

Zoom Link: https://t.co/veZig7Z40n

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'Rory O’Connor – To Defend the Republic' event is now cancelled.

All ticketholders have been emailed and notified.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

[Amanda @AmandaMBy]

Great day yesterday thanks to @HistFest , art, history, fresh air I especially enjoyed the WWI walking tour with @RMcGreevy1301; thanks too to Gillian from @14HenriettaSt for her insight on Dublin in 1900s. It's lovely to listen to experts especially enthusiastic ones.

[Amanda @AmandaMBy]

@JLDraycott @HistFest very interesting talk last night. Thank you. I am looking forward to reading the book #Fulvia #DublinFestivalofHistory

[richard walsh @WalshmrG]

@histfest
#histfest2025
A great afternoon head starting with

Daniel O'Connell His Legacy
then

The Secret History of the Women of SOE

5 Partitions & the making of Modern Asia

Life & Death for the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain