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Heritage Week 2010 in Dublin City Public Libraries

21st August – 29th August 2010

Dublin City Public Libraries presents a colourful and varied programme to celebrate Heritage Week this year, with a special emphasis on our sporting heritage.

See also http://www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/libraries/Events/Pages/all_events.aspx

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Full Programme of Events

Admission free. Please note booking is essential for all events unless stated otherwise

Celebrating Our Sporting Heritage Seminar

Saturday 28th August
Wood Quay Venue, Civic Offices, Wood Quay Dublin 2. T. 674 4858 / 674 4842
In Conversation with Dublin’s Sporting Heroes. As part of Dublin European Capital of Sport 2010 Dublin City Libraries in conjunction with Sports and Recreation Section, Dublin City Council have organised a seminar to celebrate our sporting heritage and the numerous sporting heroes associated with the city.
Contributors will include:

• JOHN GILES
  Well known as a highly respected soccer pundit, John Giles is one of the greats of Irish sport. He won numerous honours with the hugely successful Leeds United team of the early 1970s, represented the Irish national team with distinction from 1959 - 1979 and managed the Irish team from 1973 - 1980.
• BARNEY ROCK
  Former Dublin Gaelic footballer, Barney Rock, played his club football for Ballymun Kickhams. During an 11 year career with Dublin he won 4 Leinster senior football medals, 1 national football league title and an All Ireland senior football championship medal. He was named on the GAA All Star team for three years running. Barney was a member of the inaugural Irish International Rules team which travelled to Australia in 1984.
• MICHAEL CARRUTH
  When Michael Carruth returned from the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona with Ireland’s first ever gold medal for boxing, he received a hero’s welcome. He turned professional in 1994 and retired from the sport in 2000. Michael will go down as one of the great Irish Olympians.
• ANNETTE KEALY
  A member of Raheny Shamrocks Athletic Club, Annette Kealy achieved the biggest win of her illustrious career in June 2008 when she won the Flora Women’s 10km mini marathon through the streets of her native Dublin. Annette competed for Ireland in the World Cross Country championships, and anchored the club’s teams to victory in the National Road Relay championships.

Introduced by Karl Mitchell, Sports and Active Living Manager, Sports and Recreation Section, Dublin City Council and chaired by Paul Harris, sports historian. Other guests to be confirmed.
For further information telephone 6744842/6744858 or email library.development@dublincity.ie

Bohemian Football Club By Robert Dunne

Monday 30th August at 6.30pm: Cabra Library Tel. 869 1414
Celebrating 120 years, Robert Dunne, President of Bohemian F.C. presents an illustrated talk on the long and distinguished history of the club, from beginnings at a small gathering on 6th September 1890 to its current position as League of Ireland Champions for 2008 and 2009.

Gold, Silver and Green: The Irish Olympic Journey 1896 – 1924 By Dr. Kevin McCarthy

Thursday 26th August at 6.30pm: Donaghmede Library Tel. 848 2833
An illustrated talk tracing the Irish involvement in the Olympics, the sporting achievements of the great Irish and Irish American athletes. Also it explores the political battles fought within Irish sport and against international barriers to Irish recognition at the Olympics. Dr. Kevin McCarthy is a senior inspector of History with the Department of Education and Skills and life-long sports fan.

The History of the Horse Show By Michael Slavin

Wednesday 25th August at 1.15pm: Pembroke Library Tel. 668 9575
Born in 1931, Michael has been a keen observer of horses since the time they were worked on his family’s farm in Cavan in the thirties and forties. When he moved to Dublin after the war the Horse Shows at the RDS became an annual pilgrimage. In the late sixties he began a career as equestrian journalist and commentator. He has written for the Irish Field, Irish Farmers Journal, Horse and Hound plus other equine publications in six countries. He acted as RTE Radio’s Show Jumping and Eventing commentator for 20 years. His previous books include Irish Show Jumping Legends 1868 – 1998; The Ancient Books of Ireland and The Book of Tara. He now runs an antiquarian book shop at the Hill of Tara, where he also makes his home.

The Army Equitation School Exhibition is on display in the RDS Library from 4th – 8th August and from 10th August to 1st October in the RDS Library. You are invited to view the exhibition following this talk.

Home Farm Football Club By Paul Harris

Monday 23rd August at 7pm: Ballymun Library Tel. 842 1890
Paul Harris, sports historian, talks about the history of Home Farm Football Club and its many players that have gone on to play international soccer.

Rare Oul’ Sporting Times

Two films, provided courtesy of the Irish Film Archive of the Irish Film Institute, looking at our sporting heritage.

Ireland Isle of Sport Features the various sporting activities played by Irish people including hurling, Gaelic football, rugby, hunting, horse-racing, dog-running, cycling, running, a wheel-barrow race, golf, fishing, and yachting. President de Valera is seen at the Dublin Horse Show. 1961, 28mins. Colour.

Three Kisses: In this delightful short drama, a promising young hurler from the village of Ballykilly, County Cork, is invited to play against County Clare in the City of Cork hurling championship. He does so, and, in the process, finds romance. The film, featuring an appearance from Jim “Tough” Barry, illustrious Cork manager, was produced by Paramount Pictures for distribution in the US where it was well received and secured an Oscar nomination in 1956. 1955, 10 mins. Black & white.

• Monday 23rd August at 3pm: Cabra Library Tel. 869 1414
• Wednesday 25th August at 6.30pm: Finglas Library Tel. 834 4906
• Monday 30th August at 7pm: Ballymun Library Tel. 842 1890
• Tuesday 31st August at 11am: Charleville Mall Library Tel. 874 9619
• Thursday 2nd Sept at 6pm: Donaghmede Library Tel. 848 2833

Ringsend’s Football Heritage and Heroes By Paul Harris

Thursday 26th August at 2pm: Ringsend Library Tel. 668 0063
Paul Harris, sports historian, will provide an informative and humorous talk about the great achievements of Ringsend’s soccer heroes. Covering the early history of Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne Football Clubs and a selection of the great characters and players who graced both teams including Bob Fullam, Jimmy Dunne, David “Babby” Byrne and Val Harris.

St. Patrick’s Athletic - Its Place in Inchicore History By Pat O’Callaghan

Monday 23rd August at 6.30pm: Inchicore Library Tel. 453 3793
This talk will trace the history of the club from its humble beginnings in 1929, when local men played in the Phoenix Park. Celebrating their meteoric rise in winning the League of Ireland championship in 1951 and their first year to play in the league. Finally, we look at their international success playing in the European League, celebrating their 80th anniversary last year and where the club is today.

Sport and the City Seminar

Saturday 11th September: Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
Tel. 674 4873, Email cityarchives@dublincity.ie
A day long seminar starting at 10am. Dublin City Archives has established the Dublin City Sports Archive, which aims to collect and preserve archive material from clubs, sporting organisations and individuals which relate to Sport and Dublin City.

We will celebrate Dublin’s rich sporting heritage with talks on the history of Lansdowne Road Stadium and Maids of the Mountain Hockey Club, among other sporting topics. A snooker cue from The Crucible, signed by 21 leading players including Ken Doherty, Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan, will also be on display.

For further information tel. 01-674 4996/674 4848 or e-mail cityarchives@dublincity.ie

Half-Day Heritage Seminar

Saturday 28th August 2009: Dublin City Library and Archive, Pearse Street
For further information email: dublinpubliclibraries@dublincity.ie

• 'Ireland’s First Deaf School: the Claremont Institution.' Rachel Pollard 2.00pm – 2.45pm
  Rachel Pollard will discuss the philanthropic initiative by Dr Charles Orpen, MD, (granduncle of Sir William Orpen, RHA) and the school itself which was located in Smithfield, Glasnevin, and then Monkstown, Dublin, taking in over 2,500 deaf children from 1816 until its closure in 1978.
• 'The Widows’ Mite: the Widows of 1916.' Dr Ann Matthews 2.45pm – 3.30pm
  Dr Matthews will discuss the fortunes and lives of the widows and dependants of the executed leaders of Easter Week 1916. Launch of Dr Ann Matthews’ new book, Renegades, published by Mercier Press.

Both lectures will be supported by a sign language interpreter.

A Century of ICA – Irish Countrywomen’s Association

Wednesday 25th August at 1pm: Central Library, Ilac Centre Tel. 873 4333
A talk by Marie O’Toole, ICA National Press Officer and Dublin Federation President. An organisation that changed the lives of the women of Ireland. Founded in 1910 as the Society of United Irishwomen, this talk gives an account of the Association and the intrepid, enterprising women who founded it, celebrating their achievements and success. The Society was formed at a time when life for women in Ireland was one of hardship and drudgery, and the Society offered friendship, hope, support and leadership.

Drumcondra and its Environs By Louis O’Flaherty

Wednesday 25th August at 3pm: Drumcondra Library Tel. 837 7206
Author Louis O’Flaherty tells the story of Drumcondra’s transformation from an unremarkable cluster of houses and a mill in the mid-19th century to the bustling modern suburb it is today.

Dublin Songs and Stories By Martin Black

Martin Black will sing many well-known Dublin songs and talk about their history and origins in the folklore of the City.

• Monday 23rd August at 7pm: Walkinstown Library Tel. 455 8159
• Wednesday 25th August at 7pm: Dolphin’s Barn Library Tel. 454 0681

Heritage on board The Spirit of Docklands

Please note this event is now fully booked
Saturday 28th August at 3pm: Dublin City Library & Archive, Pearse St. Tel. 674 4873
A boat trip along the changing Liffey landscape, with commentary by writer and historian Pat Liddy. (Courtesy of The Dublin Docklands Development Authority).
Booking essential at 674 4873 or 674 4806 (Wheelchair places available, please specify when booking).

History of the Classic Cinema, Terenure and its environs. By Patrick Maguire

Monday 23rd August at 7pm: Terenure Library Tel. 490 7035
Patrick Maguire, co- author of A to Z of all Old Dublin Cinema talks about some of Dublin’s oldest and most interesting cinemas, specifically in the Terenure area.

I’ll live till I die - A celebration in Talk, Music and Song of the iconic Delia Murphy

Thursday 26th August at 1pm: Music Library, Central Library, Tel. 8734333

Talk. The life and times of her famous aunt by Carmen Cullen, niece of Delia Murphy, followed by a dramatised reading from her own novel Two Sisters Singing,
inspired by a larger than life Delia.
Music by Gerry Anderson playing and talking you through Delia’s career and looking at her place in Irish music and the people she inspired as Ireland’s first lady of song.
Song. Some of Delia’s much loved and remembered favourites such as The Spinning Wheel and If I were a Blackbird, sung by actress and singer Maureen O’Donovan, accompanied by Gerry with a chance for the audience to join in!

The Lessons We Learned & Games We Played - 100 Years at Lindsay Road National School

Monday 23rd August at 6.30pm Phibsborough Library Tel. 830 4341
Yvonne Deegan traces the history of Lindsay Road National School, which is celebrating its centenary this year. Based on the recently published book of the same name.

The Liberties Placename Secrets by Cathy Scuffil

Wednesday 25th August at 11am: Kevin St. Library Tel. 475 3794
A talk by historian and author, Cathy Scuffil, on the origin and history of placenames in the Liberties area of Dublin.

Raheny Footprints By Joan Sharkey

Wednesday 25th August at 6.30pm: Raheny Library Tel. 831 5521
Compiled by the Raheny Heritage Society, Raheny Footprints was published in 2009. Joan Sharkey talks about the twenty short biographies of distinguished men and women who lived in Raheny at various times, which make up this publication.

Tracing your ancestors at Dublin City Library and Archive With Dr. Máire Kennedy

Find out where to begin your search. Explore the resources available at Dublin City Library and Archive, Pearse Street, and learn more about other available
resources to help you trace your ancestors.

• Tuesday 24th August at 11am: Coolock Library Tel. 847 7781
• Wednesday 25th August at 3pm: Cabra Library Tel. 869 1414

Would you credit that?!

Oral History session with photographs of Dublin past and present, prompting memories and stories, which will be recorded. In association with the Ballyfermot Heritage Group. Light refreshments served.

Saturday 28th August at 1.30pm: Ballyfermot Library (in Ballyfermot Civic Centre) Tel. 626 9324

Film Screenings

Bananas on the Breadboard - Stories from the Markets area of Dublin

A new DVD celebrating life and traditions in the Markets area of Dublin directed and edited by filmmaker Joe Lee. Produced by Fidelma Bonass (HSE Development Worker), Danny Pender (Markets Area Resident) and Joe Lee (Film Maker). The film lasts one hour and Joe Lee will answer questions afterwards.

• Tuesday 24th August at 11am: Raheny Library Tel. 831 5521
• Wednesday 25th August at 6.30pm: Coolock Library Tel. 847 7781
• Thursday 26th August at 3pm: Cabra Library Tel. 869 1414

Rare Oul’ Sporting Times

Two films, provided courtesy of the Irish Film Archive of the Irish Film Institute, looking at our sporting heritage

• Monday 23rd August at 3pm: Cabra Library Tel. 869 1414
• Wednesday 25th August at 6.30pm: Finglas Library Tel. 834 4906
• Monday 30th August at 7pm: Ballymun Library Tel. 842 1890
• Tuesday 31st August at 11am: Charleville Mall Library Tel. 874 9619
• Thursday 2nd Sept at 6pm: Donaghmede Library Tel. 848 2833

Let’s Walk and Talk

Drumcondra - Legacies of Service.

Thursday, 26th August at 2pm

Meeting Point: Outside the Cat & Cage Pub, 74 Drumcondra Road Upper, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.
Join historian Pat Liddy as he looks at some of the institutions which were formed over the past centuries to provide religious and community service both at home and abroad. Tour to last 90 minutes and finish at St. Vincents Hospital, Richmond Road, Fairview, Dublin 3. This event is free and no advance booking necessary.

Merrion Square - Notable Residents around a Beautiful Park.

Saturday, 28th August at 12 noon

Join historian Pat Liddy and hear about the lives of those who lived on one of Dublin’s largest and grandest Georgian squares. This event is also brought to you as part of Merrion Square Open Day which is organised by Electricity Supply Board (contact ESB on 7026165 for more information).

Exhibitions

Note: Exhibitions are available for viewing during library opening hours.

Discovering Kilmainham Jail - A photographic journey through the corridors of time by photographer Tess Buckley

This exhibition presents a unique collection of more than 80 images of one of Ireland’s most celebrated monuments. Photographer Tess Buckley brings us into the hidden world that lies beyond the tourist trail.

On view in Dolphin's Barn Library from 29th July - 28th August

History of the Horse Show Exhibition.

Developed by Joanna Quinn of the RDS Library, this photographic exhibition brings the past glories of the Dublin Horse Show to life. Re-live the exploits
of Tommy Wade and his gallant pony Dundrum or challenge the puissance wall with the bay mare Bellevue.

On view in Dublin City Library & Archive from 3rd – 31st August

The North Strand Bombing 1941 – a commemorative exhibition

On view in Charleville Mall Library during the month of August

Now Showing – Dublin Cinemas

This exhibition charts a journey back in time to the glory days of the Adelphi, Theatre Royal, the Volta and many others

On view in Terenure Library during the month of August

Letters from the Great War

A travelling exhibition based on the RDFA Monica Roberts’ Collection at Dublin City Library & Archive, will be hosted by the Kilmacud-Stillorgan Local History Society. A talk on Monica Roberts and the Great War will also be given by Bryan MacMahon. For more information, e-mail stillorganlocalhistory@gmail.com

On view in Kilmacud-Stillorgan Local History Society, Beaufield Mews, Stillorgan Road from 23rd -25th August 6pm – 9pm

Tales of Medieval Dublin

A series of monthly lunchtime lectures at the Wood Quay Venue, Civic Offices, Wood Quay by the Friends of Medieval Dublin and Dublin City Council.

1. The Abbot’s Tale: Beraid, the pre-Viking Abbot of Dubh-Linn (died c. 650 AD)
   Speaker: Seán Duffy
   Date: Tuesday 15 June, 1.05–1.45pm
2. The Skeleton’s Tale: An Anonymous Viking Warrior (died c. 830 AD)
   Speaker: Linzi Simpson
   Date: Tuesday 20 July, 1.05–1.45pm
3. The Merchant’s Tale: Roger Cordwainer (fl. 1200 AD)
   Speaker: Grace O’Keeffe
   Date: Tuesday 17 August, 1.05–1.45pm
4. The Wife’s Tale: Giliana de Moenis (fl. 1340 AD)
   Speaker: Gillian Kenny
   Date: Tuesday 23 November, 1.05–1.45pm
5. The Knight’s Tale: Sir Christopher St. Lawrence (died 1589 AD)
   Speaker: Sparky Booker
   Date: Tuesday 14 December, 1.05–1.45pm
   Admission Free: All welcome
6. The Heretic’s Tale: Adam Duff O'Toole (died 1327 AD)
   Speaker: Bernadette Williams
   Date: Tuesday 19 October, 1.05–1.45pm
7. The Outlaw’s Tale: Henry Tyrel (died c. 1308 AD)
   Speaker: Áine Foley
   Date: Tuesday 21 September, 1.05–1.45pm

For further information contact the Friends of Medieval Dublin on 087 6877156 or 086
8279858. Email: talesofmedievaldublin@gmail.com or check www.fmd.ie for details.

Medieval Dublin DVD - From the Vikings to the Tudors (2nd edition)

Here you will discover the secrets of the Viking and medieval city of Dublin. The development of Saint Patrick's Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral, the daily life of monks at St. Mary's Abbey, the complex history of Saint Audoen's Church High Street, and the fort of King's that was Dublin Castle. See the medieval city defenses grow from wooden fences to thick stone walls, explore a Viking house and medieval street, inside and out. The Poddle River, almost completely underground today, harnessed by industry for energy it was a vital lifeline for the people in the city. The Viking settlements discovered at Wood Quay in the 1970s are brought to life in a vivid recreation. Now it's time to enter this historical adventure through this one of a kind interactive medieval experience.

Download Medieval Dublin DVD poster (pdf 242kb)

Forthcoming Events - September

Archives Awareness Month, September

Archives Awareness Month is an initiative of the Archives and Records Association, Ireland (formerly called The Society of Archivists) and is promoted in partnership with the Heritage Council. Events arranged by Dublin City Archives will relate to Sports History, Theatre History and Preservation Management. Events will include:

• A full-day seminar called Sport and the City on Saturday 11th September, with launch of the Dublin City Sports Archive.
• An exhibition to mark the transfer of the Christopher Casson Papers to Dublin City Library & Archive will open on Monday 4 October with a special evening of musical memoirs in song, poetry, and harp performed by Christopher’s daughter Glynis Casson and harpist Cormac De Barra.
• The exhibition Anna Manahan Remembered will be on display in Waterford, (Waterford City Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford).
• An exhibition The Art of Conservation: The Dublin City Charters will be on display in the Reading Room at Dublin City Library & Archive.

For your free Archives Awareness Month brochure, contact Dublin City Archives on 01-674 873 or e-mail cityarchives@dublincity.ie

Romantic 200th Birthday Celebrations Presented by Michael Grant

The Music Library, Central Library, ILAC Centre. Email: musiclibrary@dublincity.ie or tel. 873 4333

• Thursday 2nd September from 1pm – 2pm
  Frederick Chopin’s birthday party; meet his friends and listen to his music.
• Thursday 9th September from 1pm – 2pm
  Robert Schumann’s birthday party; meet his friends and listen to his music.
• Thursday 30th September from 1pm – 2pm
  The History of Broadway and the Broadway Musical - from The Red Mill to Memphis.
  

Local History Day

Saturday 18 September

A full day seminar covering a range of local history topics, including a lively presentation on the first balloon ascent from Ranelagh Park, and a photographic tour of Kilmainham Jail.
Booking Essential, 01 674 4873. Email: dublinpubliclibraries@dublincity.ie.

Culture Night, Friday 24th September

Heritage Week at a Glance

• Central Library -Wednesday 25th August at 1pm 'A Century of ICA' by Marie O’Toole, ICA National Press Officer and Dublin Federation President
• Central Library, Music Library - Thursday 26th August at 1pm 'I’ll live till I die - A celebration in Talk, Music and Song of the iconic Delia Murphy'
• Charleville Mall Library -Month of August Exhibition: North Strand Bombing
• Charleville Mall Library -Tuesday 31st August at 11am 'Rare Oul’ Sporting Times' Two films, provided courtesy of the Irish Film Archive of the Irish Film Institute, looking at our sporting heritage.
• Coolock Library -Tuesday 24th August at 11am 'Tracing your ancestors at Dublin City Library and Archive.' with Dr. Máire Kennedy
• Coolock Library -Wednesday 25th August at 6.30pm 'Bananas on the Breadboard - Stories from the Markets area of Dublin'. A film by Joe Lee
• Dolphin’s Barn Library - 29th July to 28th August, Exhibition: Discovering Kilmainham Jail. A photographic journey through the corridors of time. Photographic Exhibition by Tess Buckley
• Dolphin's Barn Library - Wednesday 25th to August at 7pm 'Dublin Songs and Stories' with Martin Black
• Donagemede Library -Thursday 26th August at 6.30pm 'Gold, Silver and Green: The Irish Olympic Journey 1896 - 1924' by Kevin McCarthy
• Donaghmede Library - Thursday 2nd Sept at 6pm 'Rare Oul’ Sporting Times.' Two films, provided courtesy of the Irish Film Archive of the Irish Film Institute, looking at our sporting heritage.
• Drumcondra Library - Wednesday 25th August at 3pm 'Drumcondra and its Environs' by Louis O’Flaherty
• Dubin City Library & Archive - Saturday 28th, August Half Day Heritage Seminar
• Dublin City Library & Archive - Saturday 28th at 3pm, Spirit of Docklands - Boat Trip on the Liffey. Meet at Pearse St. Library at 3pm
• Dubin City Library & Archive - Saturday 11th September at 10am, Sport and the City Seminar
• Dublin City Library & Archive -3rd to 31st August. Exhibition: History of the Horse Show. Photographic exhibition from the RDS
• Finglas Library - Wednesday 25th August at 6.30pm 'Rare Oul’ Sporting Times'
  Two films, provided courtesy of the Irish Film Archive of the Irish Film Institute, looking at our sporting heritage.
• Inchicore Library - Monday 23rd August at 6.30pm - 7.30pm ' St. Patrick’s Athletic - Its Place in Inchicore History.' by Pat O’Callaghan
• Kevin St. Library - Wednesday 25th August at 11am 'The Liberties Placename Secrets.' with Cathy Scuffil
• Kilmacud-Stillorgan Local History Society - 23rd to 25th August, 6pm – 9pm. Exhibition: Letters from the Great War
• Pembroke Library - Wednesday 25th August at 1.15pm 'The History of the Horse Show' by Michael Slavin.
• Phibsboro’ Library -Monday 23rd August at 6.30pm 'The Lessons We Learned & Games We Played - 100 Years at Lindsay Road National School'
• Raheny Library -Tuesday 24th August at 11am 'Bananas on the Breadboard - Stories from the Markets area of Dublin.' A film by Joe Lee
• Raheny Library - Wednesday 25th August at 6.30pm ' Raheny Footprints' by Joan Sharkey
• Ringsend Library - Thursday 26th August at 2pm 'Ringsend’s Football Heritage and Heroes' by Paul Harris
• Terenure Library - Month of August. Exhibition: Now Showing; A journey back in time to the glory days of the Adelphi, Theatre Royal, the Volta and many others
• Terenure Library - Monday 23rd August at 7pm 'History of the Classic Cinema, Terenure and its environs' by Patrick Maguire
• Walkinstown Library - Monday 23rd August at 7pm 'Dublin Songs and Stories' with Martin Black
• Wood Quay Venue, Civic Offices - Saturday 28th August. 'Celebrating Our Sporting Heritage' - Conversations with John Giles, Michael Carruth and other special
  guests

For nationwide events, SEE the Heritage Council's events listings.
http://www.heritagecouncil.ie/events/index.html

Heritage Week - Official Website
Heritage Week is co-ordinated by the Heritage Council with the support of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Geological Survey of Ireland
Irish Geological Heritage Programme of Events

Irish Architecture online - Archiseek
Irish Architecture Events