Details of Dublin History Festival announced

DUBLIN’S involvement in the First World War will be one of the main themes of this year’s Dublin Festival of History.

It takes place at Dublin Castle Printworks and venues around the city from September 26 to October 8, featuring a fantastic line up of Irish and international historians. All lectures are free and booking is available now at www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie

The festival, now in its second year, gives everyone with an interest in history the chance to discuss historical events with professional historians.

Dublin City Council’s public library service announced the festival programme last week.

Dublin City librarian Margaret Hayes said:

“Four thousand people attended last year’s Festival showing how important history is to Dubliners and visitors alike.

“The festival allows Dublin City Council to mark significant historical anniversaries and this year, Dublin’s involvement in the First World War will be remembered.

“As well as talks by historians there will be a specially commissioned piece of theatre, narrated by actor Bryan Murray, which will bring the war experiences of ordinary Dubliners to life.

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Ms Hayes added:

“There will also be a new exhibition of First World War prints at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, and many more events.

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The programme will feature renowned historians from abroad, including Alison Weir, Hew Strachan, Richard Evans, and Charles Spencer, as well as Irish historians such as Mary Daly, David Dickson and Sean Duffy.

The main history talks will take place at The Printworks Venue, Dublin Castle, between Friday and Sunday, September 26-28.

The festival is part of the city council’s commitment to building awareness of the library and archive as the memory of the city and encouraging interest in the history of Dublin and beyond.

For more details, visit www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie