Date registered: November 30, -0001
Mar 08
“…renowned specimens of horseflesh got their first lessons in Horseology.” Joe O’Grady passed away in 1960, and it was in that year that ‘M.A.T.’ an Evening Mail Columnist recalled sipping a pint in the Wharf Tavern with him. Joe was a well-known poet, balladeer, and songwriter, and that evening he was lamenting his changing world. …
Mar 07
Please support this community led initiative which aims to restore the original church organ to its former glory . ( The full story of the historic organ will be told later in the year , a unique part of the heritage of the North Dock community ).
Feb 02
“The first high-explosive shell of the long promised second battle of Clontarf has landed on the East Wall Road and blown an Irish firm out of existence and 300 Irish workers out of employment …” It was a building many associated with industry in the area – some remember it was Wiggins Teape , older …
Jan 11
It was described as “A SQUALID CRIME” , a grim murder , subsequent court-case and sensationalist newspaper coverage which gripped the public imagination . While the names of the victim and perpetrator have long been forgotten , the murder was so infamous at the time that it led to a street name been changed to …
Dec 15
As a new local pub, “The Bottle Boy”,opens at the location of the fondly remembered “Connors” and “Vallence & McGrath” , we take a look back at the history of this address and the drinking establishments which previously stood there. The origins of a premises at No.81 North Wall Quay is somewhat obscure. In the …
Dec 15
This feature length documentary , made in conjunction with the East Wall History Group is now available on DVD . It is currently available from the following outlets in Dublin , Galway and Kerry : Tower Records , Golden Discs, OMG @zhivago, Galway, Easons, Irish Film Institute, Music Express, Killarney. It is also available mail-order …
Dec 15
The Trinity Innovation Awards celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship in Trinity College Dublin. The event was held in Regent House on 5th December 2019, attended by the Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast, award nominees and guests. Awards were presented in 6 categories. Prof Carmel O’Sullivan was nominated for the ‘Societal Impact’ award which is presented to the Academic whose research has had …
