A series of talks hosted by the East Wall History Group throughout November 2018 . All welcome to these FREE events. Supported by Dublin City Council
Category Archive: Sean O’Casey Theatre
Sep 09
“Take away our hearts o’ stone…” – Powerful Sean O’Casey monologues performed in New York
“It’ll have what’s far better- it’ll have two mothers” Sean O’Casey is one of Ireland’s most famous playwrights , with his major works being as compelling today as when they were first performed almost a century ago. His most memorable characters are based on real life Dubliner’s he knew and observed , including many from …
Sep 04
Sean O’Casey Festival 2018 : September 11th – September 21st
Sean O’Casey is recognized as one of Ireland’s greatest playwrights . He lived for 30 years of his life in East Wall and the North Docks , at Hawthorn Terrace and Abercorn Road. It was here that he lived through an exciting period in Irish history , and witnessed momentous events. But more importantly it …
Jun 12
“Love Liberty – Hate Slavery”: Dublin’s abolition movement in the 19th century
“Tell every man that you do not understand liberty for the white man, and slavery for the black man; that you are for liberty for all, of every color , creed and country” Richard Allen was born in 1803 at Harold’s Cross, which was then a rural area of Dublin. The family were part of …
Jun 03
At the Sean O’Casey Theatre – June 2018
As usual there is a very exciting mix of events at the Sean O’Casey Theatre this month . Here are just some of them . First up is a classic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikfdJaFC6U Next up is “Hubris” a Dublin based drama on how the wrong decisions made in the past can lead to the entrapment of your …
May 23
East Wall pro-wrestler in action next week (June 1st & 2nd)
Next weekend local wrestling superstar Darren Kearney will be in action . On Friday he is back on his home turf at the Sean O’Casey Community Centre. His last appearance here saw him and his partner (‘More Than Hype’) winning the Irish tag-team titles. Friday will be their first title defense. And on Saturday you …