Aug 21
INVITATION YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO OUR RELAUNCH EAST WALL WATER SPORTS GROUP WILL RELAUNCH IT’S EAST COAST ROWING SKIFF ON SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST Start at 1.30PM Refreshment after at the Epicentre Eastpoint Business Park The skiff has been restored by Patsy Whelan shipwright with Dublin Port Company with the help of St. Michael’s House …
Aug 17
“The Risen People” In East Wall 1913 – 2003 – 2013 “The Risen People” cast This month one hundred years ago the great Lockout began. At that time, East Wall, and the entire Docks area was at the centre of this major historical event. Most local industries were involved and had employees locked out, …
Aug 15
Boats at the North Strand lock This is a sight you don’t see every day, the Canal in use as was originally intended. These images were captured by local photographer Karl Larkin on Tuesday 13th August 2013 at Newcomen Bridge. See link here to website of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland for an online …
Aug 02
THE RISEN PEOPLE at THE SEAN O’CASEY THEATRE, EAST WALL. East Wall P.E.G. are proud to present James Plunkett’s play "The Risen People" – which inspired his novel Strumpet City – a story that depicts the struggle of ordinary Dubliners during the 1913 Dublin Lockout. 2013 marks the 100th Anniversary of the 1913 Lockout, a …
Jul 29
The Sean O’Casey Community Centre recently hosted a talk on the Molly Maguires, by New York writer John Kearns. The event was part of “The road to the Lockout” series organised by the East Wall History Group, and was a co-production with Seven Towers, the East Wall based publishers. Not only was the evening …
Jul 23
It wouldn’t be a real ‘fun-day’ without dancing, and on June 16th East Wall was stepping out in style. Led by John, the ‘Lord of the Dance’ himself, there was no holding them back, and again the inclusive and inter-generational nature of our events is clear to see.
Jul 20
The Garda Band opened the proceedings at the family fun-day, and gave a great performance as usual, warming the crowd up nicely. There were even some new recruits. Unfortunately, despite the large Garda presence a serious crime took place while everybody was distracted by the entertainment. Luckily the camera captured the daring villain at work. …
Jul 17
As part of the Family Fun Day on June 16th an ‘East Wall’s got talent’ display took place. Here’s a selection of photos showing those who entertained, amazed and amused us with their performances. It was a great day for all those who attended – if you weren’t there here’s a chance to see …
Jul 15
On the 16th of June our community held a family fun day to celebrate being Pride of Place winners for 2012. Throughout this week we will be presenting selections of photos taken on the day, which we hope you all enjoy. We start off with a collection which shows many of those in attendance, …
