Category Archive: HISTORY WEEK 2012
Aug 25
“The Bold Labour men” East Walls own Lockout ballad
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 02
THE RISEN PEOPLE at THE SEAN O’CASEY THEATRE, EAST WALL.
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
Molly Maguires talk – video and audio now available
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 …
Apr 30
May Day and Millennium , Dublin 1988
May Day and Millennium , Dublin 1988 One of the most rewarding aspects of the events held by the East Wall History Group is the contributions from residents. People have shared great information, stories and memories, and donated or loaned photos, documents and memorabilia etc. A the History of the Dublin Dockers event in …
Nov 17
Johnny Cullen’s Hill… the story so far
Johnny Cullen’s Hill… the story so far Johnny Cullen’s Hill is the name traditionally used by locals for the Rail over -bridge on East Road and this title has now come into more common use. Johnny Cullen and other family members operated a number of businesses on East Road from 1880 until the 1940′s. While …
Nov 16
Dairy keepers, downhill racers, Fire-men and Guards
Dairy keepers, downhill racers, Fire-men and Guards It’s Saturday at the East Wall History Festival A busy day for all this Saturday, 17th November, with the History Festival featuring three events in one action packed afternoon. At 12 pm meet at the Bottom of Johnny Cullens Hill where a bronze name –plate will be …
Nov 13
Our School Around the Corner – the first archive material is now available!
Our School Around the Corner - the first archive material is now available Some say they were “the best years of our lives”. Whether that’s true or not, everybody had their school days, and everybody is welcome to attend the second annual “School Around The Corner” event , part of the East Wall History Festival 2012 . …