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 09
Sunbows and rainbows over East Wall ouble rainbow We hope everybody has being enjoying the good weather lately. Here’s a collection of images of solar related phenomenon recently witnessed above the the area, captured by photographer and sky watcher Karl Larkin. Above is a double rainbow, witnessed above Shelmelier Road.Below are a number of great …
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 28
Katie’s Dream to Walk media coverage See this report from the East Cork Journal from the 16th of May on the fund raising efforts for this very deserving cause. The support from the East Wall girls is mentioned. Once again, congratulations to the girls for their hard work, and for highlighting our community in such …
Apr 13
IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE EFFICENCY OF ENERGY USAGE IN THE AREA OF EAST WALL, A COMPANY, RETROFIT ENERGY WOULD LIKE TO CONDUCT A SURVEY OF SOME OF THE HOMES IN EAST WALL. READ THE LETTER AND FILL OUT THE FORM (IE PRINT OFF THE LETTER BELOW), DROPPING IT INTO THE SEAN O CASEY CENTRE, AT YOUR CONVENIENCE FOR THE …
Mar 14
“The Hen Night Epiphany” Directed by Dara Carolan The latest great production at the Sean O’Casey Theatre , St. Marys Road . LOCATION: SEAN O CASEY THEATRE DATES 19-23 RD MARCH TICKETS : 10 EURO TICKET RESERVATION: 8509000 “What Happens on Hen Night , stays on Hen Night ! But only until the truth …
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 …
Feb 10
Lord Mayor recognises Pride Of Place success: “An opportunity for Dublin to congratulate and thank East Wall”. East Wall was honoured last year as the winner of the national Pride Of Place competition. It was an important recognition of the great community we share, and a tribute to the hard work and …
