Nick Maxwell By now much ink has been spilt on the implications of Brexit—for Ireland, the UK and Europe generally. This speculation is set to continue, particularly as regards British intentions, when they will start the exit process or even who’s in charge. A useful exercise might be to look at the situation in the light of … Read more
By Joseph E.A. Connell Jr A member of Dublin’s middle class, Tom Kettle joined the Irish Volunteers at their inception in 1913. Previously, he had been a Home Ruler and described it thus: ‘Home Rule is the art of minding your own business well. Unionism is the art of minding someone else’s business badly.’ Later, … Read more
Mon–Fri 8pm Rathmichael Historical Society Summer Lecture Series, Rathmichael School, Stonebridge Road, Shankill. Chris Corlett (on medieval Rathdown), David McIlreavy, Pat Wallace and Conor McDermott (on the recent Glendalough excavations).
Sat 1.10pm Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle. In-focus tour: Lapis and gold: the story of the Ruzbihan Qur’an, Elaine Wright.
Sun Railway Preservation Society of Ireland ‘Dublin Riviera’ steam train excursions: Dublin–Greystones & return (x2). Details: www.steamtrainsireland.com.