Piece together the history of the building by exploring the Richmond Barracks timeline. Create a timeline of your own life, your family, or anything else! Workshop by Historian for Children Dervilia Roche Sat 22 Feb, 11am in Richmond Barracks Book: richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

Current housing crisis explored via press coverage in 1936 of inner-city slums, with Citizens’ Housing Council and Town Tenants Tribunal both starting work that year. Historian Elizabeth Kehoe Central Library, Ilac Centre Wed 26 Feb at 1:30pm E: [email protected]

Come and hear about the makeshift cinema venues of the early days, the 1930s palaces of entertainment and the suburban cinemas of the mid-late twentieth century. Historian Katie Blackwood Donaghmede Library Thurs 27 Feb, 6.30pm Book: dublincity.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus… Dublin City Libraries

Hear stories of seemingly ordinary women in our community - who are in fact quite extraordinary Wednesday 26 February at 6.30pm in Phibsboro Library. Get to know more about what historian Elizabeth Kehoe is working on this year. All welcome Dublin City Libraries Elizabeth 🇺🇦🇺🇦💛💙🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺

For your diary Wed 12 March, 6.30pm Marino Library Dublin City Libraries Four Holy Wells North Dublin The talk, by Dublin City Historians in Residence Katie Blackwood, will focus on four former wells on the northside of Dublin that have fallen into disuse. Book at ☎ 01 2228399 💻 [email protected]

Wicked Women: Folklore of Dublin's Witches This International Women's Day, hear about witches described in National Folklore Collection's Schools' Collection, UCD Pearse Street Library, Saturday 8 March, 2:30pm Talk by researcher Allison Galbari Book: dublincity.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus…

History hides in plain sight and a photograph found in an archive illustrates this. Historian Cathy Scuffil investigates the background to a photo taken in Dolphin’s Barn area of Dublin over a century ago Walkinstowm Library, Wed 5 March, 2pm E: [email protected]

In celebration of International Women's Day, historian Mary Muldowney to commemorate and honour the unsung heroines who helped shape Irish History. In Ballymun Library on Saturday 8 March at 2.30pm. Book: dublincity.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus…

Discover the ancient Irish writing system of Ogham. Explore Ogham stones and objects, try your hand at writing in Ogham and create your own Ogham object. Dublin’s Historian for Children Dervilia Roche's free workshop for children. Sat 8 Mar, 11am in Richmond Barracks.

A talk about the history of Dublin's holy wells, from pre-Christian era up to present day, with a focus on four former wells on the northside By historian Katie Blackwood Wed 12 Mar, 6.30pm, Marino Library To book, call 01 2228399 or email [email protected] Dublin City Libraries

Katie Blackwood has been busy spreading the word about her research. This Dublin City Historian in Residence's work in researching the history of hair salons in Dublin was featured on a RTE show and in Irish Independent article. Link to read and listen: linktr.ee/dubhistorians

Big day ahead with the launch of my book Laois: The Irish Revolution, 1912-23 in Portlaoise Library. A big thank you to Charlie Flanagan and Seán Fleming for agreeing to launch my book. All welcome to attend.

An honour to launch with ⁦Seán Fleming⁩ Cormac Moore's excellent account of the turbulent period of 1912 to 1923 in Laois covering the 3rd Home Rule crisis, First World War, 1916 Rising, 1918 election, War of Independence & Civil War. A really enthralling read.

The Polis, the Dublin Metropolitan Police force, was absorbed into Garda Info on this day 100 years ago. This event on Saturday, in the Castle, is a great chance to hear a bit about policing in the City in the early 20th century.

Congratulations to Dublin City Historians in Residence Cormac Moore on the publication of his book 👏👏👏

Eat, Sleep, History, Repeat! Podcast by St Catherine’s National School, Dublin City’s Historian in Residence for Children Dervilia Roche, and co-funded by The Digital Hub. Supported by writer and facilitator Aidan Fitzmaurice 🎧 linktr.ee/dubhistorians?… Dublin City Libraries The Digital Hub

Historian Katie Blackwood has been highlighting the former sites of holy wells across north Dublin at a series of talks – including St Donagh’s Well. Read about her research in this feature article. Article: dublininquirer.com/from-the-corne… Dublin City Libraries Dublin Inquirer

Interested in the history of Dublin? Here’s a small project I’ve been working on - streetsbroadandnarrow.ie - that’s just gone live. There’s an awful lot more streets to cover, so it’ll keep me busy for a few years :-) Happy to hear any suggestions for improvement.

OPEN CALL: We're looking for 6 historians for a 2-year residency with Dublin City Libraries and Dublin City Council Culture Company, engaging with local communities, conducting research and promoting access to our historical collections. Deadline: 31 July Apply: dublincitycouncilculturecompany.ie/news/open-call… #jobfairy Dublin City Council

OPEN CALL: Dublin City Historians in Residence are looking for 6 historians for a 2-year residency with Dublin City Libraries and Dublin City Council Culture Company, to engage with communities, research and promote access to our historical collections. Deadline 31 July Apply: dublincitycouncilculturecompany.ie/news/open-call…… #jobfairy Dublin City Council