Sep 12
Waiting for the Bailiffs This coming weekend, on Sunday 15th September, a major commemoration of East Walls Lockout evictions is taking place. Sixty two workers and their families were evicted from company owned houses on Merchants Road, in what we believe to be the single largest eviction in the history of Dublin City. An examination …
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 …
