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 15
Boats at the North Strand lock This is a sight you don’t see every day, the Canal in use as was originally intended. These images were captured by local photographer Karl Larkin on Tuesday 13th August 2013 at Newcomen Bridge. See link here to website of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland for an online …
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 29
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 …
Jun 29
“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 27
Church Road fire 1970 On this date, 27th June, in 1970 a major fire broke out on Church Road in the early hours. A total of nine premises were destroyed in the blaze, as listed in the newspaper below. The photographs below show the block of shops as residents may remember them, and as they …
Jun 04
Pride of Place plaques unveiled throughout the area I Claire Byrne the deputy Lord Mayor paid a visit to our community on Thursday 23rd May. This was to unveil the Pride of Place plaques commemorating the community winning the top spot in the national Pride of Place award 2012. Each venue which was visited by …
May 30
Dockworkers history at River fest – June Bank holiday Recent meeting of the Dublin Dockworkers Preservation Society at the Sean O’Casey Community centre .
