Category Archive: education
Sep 01
Bloody Sunday 1913 recreated “…and a belt of a baton from the DMP”
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 23
School Garden clean up
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.
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 …
Jun 29
“Make way for the Molly Maguires…”
“Make way for the Molly Maguires…” This year marks the centenary of the 1913 Lockout, one of the most important events in the history of Irish Workers. The Lockout would have had a huge impact on our community, with most families in the North and South Docks impacted in some manner. The Lockout began in …
Jun 15
E.C.D.L. Computer Course
E.C.D.L. Computer Course Spaces still available in latest Computer Course : East Wall Recreation Centre Russell Avenue Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 – 10pm €2 per Session (10 Sessions in Total) For Further Information : Contact Derek 086 0516165
Jun 15
Education Fund 2013 – still time to apply
The ICRG Education Fund 2013 is still open for applications. The Fund was established in 2011 to support learners from low income backgrounds from within the Dublin 1 & 3 areas by providing small scale funding to enable access to third level and further education. The average amount awarded is usually around 500 euros per …
May 28
Katie’s Dream to Walk media coverage
Katie’s Dream to Walk media coverage See this report from the East Cork Journal from the 16th of May on the fund raising efforts for this very deserving cause. The support from the East Wall girls is mentioned. Once again, congratulations to the girls for their hard work, and for highlighting our community in such …
May 25
The School Yard experience
The School Yard experience There is an Open Evening in the school from 6.00 to 7.30 pm on Tuesday, 28th May 2013.The school yard has recently been transformed into what is now known as the ‘Yard Experience’. An invitation has been extended to adults to visit our school on the evening so that they can …