Sep 09
During the 1913 Lockout over sixty East Wall families were evicted by the Merchants Warehousing Company. The photograph above is a particularly haunting image, showing an evicted family carrying their possessions along Merchants Road. The other two photographs, while not as poignant, also illustrate the events of that day. The first shows bailiffs gathered at …
Sep 04
All welcome to free events at the Sean O’Casey Community Centre, East Wall to celebrate aspects of our city’s vibrant working Class culture. Organised in conjunction with the East Wall History Group and the Dublin Dockworkers Preservation Society this is an evening not to be missed. A special event is also scheduled as part of …
Sep 01
On 31st August 2013, on the anniversary of the infamous baton charge on O’Connell Street the scene was re-created. The community of East Wall, including relatives of those involved in the Lockout a century ago, took part in the re-enactment. Cast members from “The Risen People” and other locals joined with the Dockworkers Preservation Society, …
Aug 31
On this date, 31st August, one hundred years ago Irelands first ‘Bloody Sunday’ occurred. The image of the baton charge on O’Connell Street is one of the most famous Irish photos of the 20th century. An attack by the Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP) and Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) saw hundreds of citizens injured as trade …
Aug 25
On this date one hundred years ago, 26th August 1913, the great Dublin Lockout began. On this anniversary, we are proud to present “The Bold Labour men”, written by Eastwaller Joe O’Grady. Michael “Joe” O’Grady (1891 to 1960) was a prolific songwriter whose work captured all aspect of local live , the characters and events …
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 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 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. …
