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 February, Tony Cosgrove of Fairfield Avenue donated a number of related items – labour history journals , a number of pamphlets (with political and union literature amongst the pages) and a copy of this booklet .
Produced by the Dublin Council of Trade Unions to celebrate May Day 1988, it did so on what was the 75th anniversary of the Great Lockout and Dublin’s Millennium year. The booklet was a mixture of songs and stories celebrating the history of Dublin’s workers, and is available to download in full below.
Here is a selection of advertisements from the booklet, which no doubt will bring back some memories.
In this age of mobile phones, hand held devices and high speed broadband it’s hard to believe that only 25 years ago Business had to be persuaded to use the phone.
And this one is really interesting, as it announces the plans by The Custom House Dock Development agency, which would eventually lead to the D.D.D.A. and the establishment of the Docklands area we now live in.
DOWNLOAD HERE -> In Dublin City in 1913 (1988)
Thanks to Tony for donating the material. If you have anything you would like to share contact eastwallhistory@gmail.com