May 20
Glen Abbey cup winners 1979 On this date 20th May 1979 East Wall United won the A.U.L. Glen Abbey cup at Tolka Park, beating Dingle United. This was just another victory in our communitys proud history of sporting success. On this anniversary we hope to bring back some memories, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy seeing …
May 09
Lever Brothers , Castleforbes, 1935 Staff at Lever Brothers in 1935 This wonderful image of the staff at Lever Brothers on Sheriff Street is part of a new collection on the Dublin Dockworkers Preservation Society site. The employees were mainly local women so the collection should be of great interest and please help with naming …
Apr 30
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 …
Apr 25
“No more on the Docks I’ll be seen …” Remembering those who’ve gone before us Last weekend saw hundreds of people attend the first ever Service of Remembrance for all deceased Dublin Dockworkers. A lone piper led a candle-lit procession from the five lamps down Seville Place to join an Ecumenical service in St. Laurence …
Apr 01
From mascot to marksman – The story of William Halpin and the 1916 Rising Easter Monday 1916 was a defining moment in Irish history. At noon of that day, a rebellion against British rule was launched in Dublin City, which was to set in motion a series of events that would shape the Island of …
Mar 09
1913 Lockout song performed in East Wall Francie Devine performs "Who fears to wear the Blood Red Badge" The East Wall History Group recently hosted a talk by Francie Devine entitled "Who fears to wear the blood red badge ?" . This title comes from a song first published in the pages of "The Irish …
Nov 13
Our School Around the Corner - the first archive material is now available Some say they were “the best years of our lives”. Whether that’s true or not, everybody had their school days, and everybody is welcome to attend the second annual “School Around The Corner” event , part of the East Wall History Festival 2012 . …
Nov 07
East Wall History Festival 2012 November 10th – November 21st The East Wall History Festival is taking place from Saturday 10th November until Wednesday 21st November. This year’s programme really does have something for everyone. We have a number of very interesting events on, and this year we have tried to achieve a balance of purely …
Nov 05
“It is important to highlight the wonderful, selfless work that is going on in your communities.” – Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland. The 2012 All-Island Pride of Place winners were announced at a Gala awards ceremony at Thomand Park Limerick on Saturday, 3rd November. With more that 400 representatives from practically every county in …
