Dublin Festival of History

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Dublin Festival of History returns 26 Sept - 12 Oct 2025. A @dubcitycouncil event, organised by @dubcilib in partnership with @dcccultureco. #HistFest25

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Dublin Festival of History @HistFest Oct 30, 2025

Big Weekend was a hub of activity. Thank you to all who joined us, in-person at the Round Room, Mansion House, and also online for livestreaming.

We've put together a selection of photographs to tide us over until next year!

Album: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCsHxM

📷 Ger Holland

Dublin Festival of History @HistFest Oct 8, 2025

'Stalling Civil Rights: The Illiberal Origins of the Anti-Trans Backlash'

Today, 8 October at 6:30pm in Terenure Library

This talk by Dr Gillian Frank (TCD History) explores the history of an idea that is shaping contemporary debates about trans rights.

Walk ins welcome.

Dublin Festival of History @HistFest Oct 8, 2025

Starting at 3pm today

In his new study on Thomas Paine and Ireland, historian Fergus Whelan examines Paine’s influence on the Irish rebellion of 1798 and particularly his friendship with Citizen Edward Fitzgerald.

Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/84056957753

Dublin Festival of History @HistFest Oct 6, 2025

Tomorrow, join Lally MacBeth for an online talk as she takes a look at some of the characters, objects and places that make up the pages of her book The Lost Folk.

Tuesday 7 October at 5pm.

Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/88597944644