Date registered: November 30, -0001
Feb 09
Brendan Behan was born on the 9th February 1923. He went on to become a great Irish author, song writer and playwright. He presented himself as a larger than life character, while his work was raw and uncompromising and he never abandoned his pure Dublin roots. To mark this centenary, we are …
Dec 16
At 3.45pm on 17th December 1922, Captain Henry Robinson was the last of 57,000 British soldiers to leave Ireland since January 1922 as he boarded the SS Arvonia troop ship at Dublin Port. To mark the 100 years anniversary of the British Army evacuation, Dublin Port Company is delighted to present two events, a drama production and an afternoon …
Nov 27
IRISH PREMIERE ON 1st DECEMBER David Gilna (‘My Bedsit Window’, ‘The Unsung Hero‘, ‘One For The Ditch’) is coming to the Sean O’Casey Theatre . Following the success of the World Premiere of his new solo play, ‘A Bolt From D’Blue’ , for the 1st Irish Festival 2022 at the New York Irish Center …
Oct 09
The recent demolition of a number of houses on East Road cause quite a stir in the community. A common thread was how such unique properties had been allowed to remain largely unused for years until the wrecking ball was ready for them. One of the unique joys of East Wall is the diversity of …
Sep 23
There’s a great quote often attributed to Joe Strummer of the Clash, describing his musical philosophy as “Three chords and the truth”. He might indeed have said those words (and so too may have Johnny Cash) but in doing so he was quoting a country musician from the 1950′s which is when the phrase originated. …
