Aug 29
The 10th Annual Luke Kelly Dublin night takes place this Saturday 31st August. Starting at 9pm, celebrate the memory of one of the most distinct voices ever heard, with music, song, food and craic. Three hours of ballads from ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ (formerly ‘The South Dublin Union’), to accompany the hot ribs and white Dublin coddle …
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 21
INVITATION YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO OUR RELAUNCH EAST WALL WATER SPORTS GROUP WILL RELAUNCH IT’S EAST COAST ROWING SKIFF ON SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST Start at 1.30PM Refreshment after at the Epicentre Eastpoint Business Park The skiff has been restored by Patsy Whelan shipwright with Dublin Port Company with the help of St. Michael’s House …
Aug 17
“The Risen People” In East Wall 1913 – 2003 – 2013 “The Risen People” cast This month one hundred years ago the great Lockout began. At that time, East Wall, and the entire Docks area was at the centre of this major historical event. Most local industries were involved and had employees locked out, …
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 25
We hope you enjoyed the photos we have put up over the last week which showed what a great and enjoyable event the family fun day was in June. To finish off here is a random selection of photos which are part of our summer 2013 Caption Competition. It’s time for a little ‘audience …
Jul 23
It wouldn’t be a real ‘fun-day’ without dancing, and on June 16th East Wall was stepping out in style. Led by John, the ‘Lord of the Dance’ himself, there was no holding them back, and again the inclusive and inter-generational nature of our events is clear to see.
