Sep 24
Successful Culture Night event in the Sean O’Casey Community Centre Last Friday, 20th September was Culture Night 2013, and the Sean O’Casey Community Centre hosted a hugely successful programme of events on the theme of ‘working class’ culture. Here is a full report on an evening which included Dublin tenements, Dockers and 1913 photo exhibits …
Sep 15
A wonderful commemoration event to mark the Merchants Road evictions took place this past weekend. In 1913 over sixty workers and their family members were evicted by their employer, the Merchants Warehousing Company during the Lockout. In this centenary year we remember them, and have commemorated these people and their sacrifice and courage. Here are …
Sep 12
Waiting for the Bailiffs This coming weekend, on Sunday 15th September, a major commemoration of East Walls Lockout evictions is taking place. Sixty two workers and their families were evicted from company owned houses on Merchants Road, in what we believe to be the single largest eviction in the history of Dublin City. An examination …
Aug 23
Where do the summers go? It’s getting close to that time of year when the kids will be going back to school. In anticipation of this a cleanup of the school garden is taking place this week, on Wednesday 28th at 10am. After the incredible sun shine we had, combined with the rainfall, the growth …
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, …
Jul 25
We hope you enjoyed the photos we have put up over the last week which showed what a great and enjoyable event the family fun day was in June. To finish off here is a random selection of photos which are part of our summer 2013 Caption Competition. It’s time for a little ‘audience …
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 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, …
