EAST WALL FOR ALL

Aug 29

Luke Kelly Dublin Night Saturday 31st August, Sheriff Hall, 9pm.

Categories:

DANCING, Irish traditional music, rock and roll, Writing/Arts/Poetry/Theatre

The 10^th 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 to feed the multitudes.

No cover charge, all welcome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2Vgk1z_l9Q

Liffey Ferry, with unconfirmed identification of Luke Kelly at the back. Courtesy of the Dublin Dockworkers Preservation society.

Tags: dubiners luke kelly, dubliners, East Wall, luke kelly

Aug 25

“The Bold Labour men” East Walls own Lockout ballad

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History, HISTORY WEEK 2012, remembering 1913, SOCIAL EVENTS, Writing/Arts/Poetry/Theatre

by EWALL4ALL

On this date one hundred years ago, 26^th 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 he saw around him .The original family home was at number 19 Northcourt Avenue (middle) , and he later lived in number 80 Church Road. He was a participant in the Lockout, losing his job from Gibneys on Parnell Street. He would afterwards find employment locally with Nugents , the famous horse breeders , where he worked alongside Fluther Good ( himself made famous by Sean O’Casey as a character in “The Plough and the Stars”). He also worked in Dublin Port and Docks, standing every day at the Read alongside his brother Jimmy, hoping to be called out for a day’s labour. The song is in part dedicated to his lifelong friend Mick Halpin, who was also involved in the momentous events of that time. It is also dedicated to ‘all the Old Hands who stood shoulder to shoulder in 1913”.

The East Wall History Group is delighted to make the song available again in this centenary year. We are proud of the memory of men like Joe O’Grady and Mick Halpin, and the working class of Dublin City, all the men, women and children who struggled and suffered a century ago. We have all benefited from their sacrifice.

We would like to thank David Whittaker for donating the original document above, and to the family of Joe O’Grady for their permission to reproduce Joe’s songs. The East Wall History Group intends to celebrate the work of Joe O’Grady with a major event in 2014.

Tags: 1913 lockout, dockers 1913, dockers dublin history, East Wall, east wall history, east wall social event, history of east wall, james connoll, the bold fenian men

Aug 23

School Garden clean up

Categories:

East Wall, education, FAMILY EVENTS, NASCADH, SOCIAL EVENTS, St JOSEPHS CO ED

by EWALL4ALL

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 28^th at 10am. After the incredible sun shine we had, combined with the rainfall, the growth has been vigorous over the break.

Volunteers from the gardening club, the seniors computer club, the seniors Monday Club and the parents Association will be there, why don’t you join them.

All assistance welcome – we can’t guarantee the weather, but there will be a nice mug of tea or coffee of course!

Wednesday 28^th August, St.Josephs co-ed, 10am to 12pm

See you there

Tags: clean up, East Wall, east wall for all, school clean up, social, socil event, st josephs east wall

Aug 21

INVITATION TO RELAUNCH OF EAST WALL WATER SPORTS GROUP

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East Wall, EAST WALL SPORT, EAST WALL YOUTH CLUB, sport

by EWALL4ALL

INVITATION

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO OUR RELAUNCH

EAST WALL WATER SPORTS GROUP

WILL RELAUNCH IT’S EAST COAST ROWING SKIFF ON

SATURDAY 24^TH 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 Work Options.

Many Thanks go to the Dublin Port Company for their generosity in allowing Mr Whelan to work on the project.

Thanks also to Mr Danny Morrissey who gave so much of his time and knowledge.

Tags: East Wall, east wall water sports, WATER POLO

Aug 17

“The Risen People” In East Wall

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East Wall, FAMILY EVENTS, History, Summertime East Wall, THEATRE, Writing/Arts/Poetry/Theatre

by EWALL4ALL

“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, and it is no exaggeration to say that the majority of residents were affected. The local population were amongst “The Risen People”, the City’s working class that struggled valiantly, and were amongst those that suffered greatly, with some being involved in the best remembered and iconic incidents of the period.

It is most appropriate that in this centenary year that our community will be heavily involved in commemorating the 1913 Lockout. Our communitys contribution will begin on Tuesday evening with the opening of a stunning production of James Plunketts “The Risen People” in the Sean O’Casey Community Centre. With only ten performances over the next two weeks, this is not to be missed.

Written by James Plunkett, (most famous for his novel “Strumpet City”), “The Risen People” looks at the events of 1913 through the eyes of a number of Dublin workers and their families. As these publicity shots for the current production illustrate, we see the power of Larkins oratory that inspired the people, the violence they faced from the police and the poverty and its consequences that stretched many families to breaking point and beyond.

This is the latest production from East Wall PEG Drama and Variety Group. In existence for over twenty years, the group previously staged a production of “The Risen People” on the Lockouts 90^th anniversary in 2003. Following an initial run locally, this production moved to a number of other locations, most significantly in Liberty Hall itself. The production received tremendous reviews, including one from The Irish Times which described it as “absorbing drama” and “transcends the promise of a good night out. This is a serious and engaging accomplishment”.

Don’t miss this production, featuring a cast that are not only passionate performers but also have a genuine commitment to the subject matter. Taking place within an area that was at the heart of the historical events, there is no location or dates more appropriate to see “The Risen People”.

Tickets :

pegdrama@eircom.net Call: 0876499450 Or 018509000

Tags: East Wall, east wall for all, east wall summer, james plunkett, play, Plunket, The Risen People, theatre

Aug 15

Boats at the North Strand lock

Categories:

canals/boating/canoeing, East Wall, History

by EWALL4ALL

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 13^th August 2013 at Newcomen Bridge.

See link here to website of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland for an online guidebook to the Royal Canal which you may find interesting.

http://www.iwai.ie/maps/royal/contents.html

Tags: boating, East Wall, east wall history, history, Karl Larkin Photography. Karl LarkinEast Wall, locks, newcommen bridge

Aug 12

Life of a Deep-sea Docker and Life on board the Grand Canal

Categories:

East Wall, History

by EWALL4ALL

Tags: deep sea dockers, East Wall, east wall for all, family events, grand canal, grand canal docks, history

Aug 02

THE RISEN PEOPLE at THE SEAN O’CASEY THEATRE, EAST WALL.

Categories:

East Wall, education, History, HISTORY WEEK 2012, SOCIAL EVENTS, THEATRE, Writing/Arts/Poetry/Theatre

by EWALL4ALL

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 time when Jim Larkin strove to protect the rights of the workers by organising them into a trade union. The refusal of the Employers’ Federation to recognise the union was the spark that ignited the conflict. August 31st is a particularly poignant date this year, as it is the 100th Anniversary of the attack by the Dublin Metropolitan Police on a rally of workers in Sackville Street (now O’Connell Street). Hundreds were injured, and two strikers were killed. East Wall P.E.G. are delighted to be performing "The Risen People" on this exact date, in remembrance of those who struggled for a better life for their families.

East Wall P.E.G is a small local Drama & Variety group based within the East Wall area and has been in existence for twenty years. We were founded by the Parent’s Education Group attached to the local primary school and we have produced many plays on many subjects over that period. We have done this to a consistently high standard while always following a policy of total inclusiveness in terms of gender, age, race and creed etc. Being based in the central Dublin / Docklands area, we have always enjoyed a special relationship with what might be described as Dublin “working class” plays, such as Maura Laverty’s “Tolka Row”, the works of Sean O’Casey and indeed our present production, James Plunkett’s “The Risen People”. We feel that they awaken in our members a passion that seems to transmit from the stage to our audience.

The play opens on Tuesday, August 20th at 8pm and continues until Saturday, August 31^st (no performance on Sundays or Mondays). Tickets are priced at €10 each. Bookings: Email pegdrama@eircom.net Text/Call 0876499450 Or 018509000

Tags: East Wall, east wall history, east wall social event, east wall theatre, isen people by james plunkett, james plunkett, risen people

Jul 29

Molly Maguires talk – video and audio now available

Categories:

East Wall, History, HISTORY WEEK 2012, molly maguires

by EWALL4ALL

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 itself very successful, but there was also wide spread media interest in John Kearns and the Mollies. In addition to the audio and video material presented here – John also appeared on the Pat Kenny show; the event was covered on the History Show on Newstalk and promoted on numerous websites.

Here are links to some material which we hope you enjoy –

Excellent interview with John Kearns on Near FM Irish History show-

http://www.theirishstory.com/2013/07/09/the-molly-maguires/#.UfV4TdK-krW

Video interview by the Connolly media group immediately before the event –

http://vimeo.com/69839863

And the Bas Ó Curraoin produced video of the entire talk –

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNYwj3-EBDk

We would like to thank all those who helped promote the event, Scott Miller and SIPTU for loaning us the wonderful ITGWU banner , Jer O’Leary and Diarmuid Breatnach for their contributions , Bas Ó Curraoin for producing the video and John Moron for photos .

Tags: east wall for all, east wall history, john kearns east wall, john kearns historian, john kearns molly maguires, john kearns writer, johnkearns

Jul 25

Caption competition Family Fun Day, June 2013

Categories:

FAMILY EVENTS, Family Fun Day, NASCADH, PRIDE OF PLACE 2012

by EWALL4ALL

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 participation’ as we invite you to send us your suggestions for a caption on any or all the four photos in this section and we will put them on the site in two weeks time.

All suggestions to be sent to

eastwallforall@gmail.com

Tags: East Wall, east wall for all, east wall social event, east wall sumer caption competion

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Luke Kelly Dublin Night Saturday 31st August, Sheriff Hall, 9pm.

INVITATION TO RELAUNCH OF EAST WALL WATER SPORTS GROUP

“The Risen People” In East Wall

Boats at the North Strand lock

Life of a Deep-sea Docker and Life on board the Grand Canal

Molly Maguires talk – video and audio now available

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