The 17th Annual Sir John T. Gilbert Lecture - Transcript
The following is a transcript of the seventeenth Sir John T. Gilbert Commemorative Lecture "Alleys, annals and anecdotes: a new look at Gilbert's History of Dublin", given by Séamas Ó Maitiú, on Thursday 23rd January 2014.
Breathing Spaces - Dublin's Parks and Green Places
Parks are our breathing spaces in the city and this gallery recognises the beautiful green spaces around Dublin. Although it does not include every park and green space in Dublin, we hope it will provide an introduction to those places were Dubliners can take a moment to enjoy nature and to relax.
The Irish International Exhibition of 1907 happened because of the vision of one man, the commitment of another and the management skills of a third. Their names are William Dennehy, William Martin Murphy and James Shanks, together with many people who helped in the creation of the Exhibition, they made the Exhibition the sensation of 1907.
Dr Edward Worth (1676-1733), a native of Dublin, was a graduate of Merton College Oxford and Fellow of the Royal Society of London. He took his doctoral degree at Utrecht on the subject of Hippocrates, the most celebrated physician of Ancient Greece, who gave his name to the ethical doctrine of the medical profession, known as the Hippocratic Oath. Worth completed his degree, and his medical thesis was published in Latin at Utrecht in 1701. Read more about Dr. Edward Worth.Right: The bound pamphlets (click to view larger image)The Dissertatio medica inauguralis sive commentarius in magni Hippocratis Lib, I.-Aphor. XXII., was published in Utrecht (Trajecti ad Rhenum) in 1701. It contains 17 commentaries on the medical works of Hippocrates, and the printed volume includes three Latin poems addressed to Worth by Oxford scholars. In his introduction Worth refers to his great-grandfather, an eminent doctor, whom he hopes to emulate in his profession.Left: Dissertatio Medica title page (click to view larger image)The thesis is bound with other pamphlets and forms part of the Newenham Pamphlet Collection in the Gilbert Library at Dublin City Library & Archive, Pearse Street. The pamphlets are bound together in over 100 volumes that date from 1650 to 1798. In a letter to his friend Rev. Dr. William Reeves (Bishop of Down and Connor), John Gilbert tells us that ‘The collection was begun by old Dr. Worth in the seventeenth century, and continued by his collateral descendants, the Newenhams.’Right: Sir Edward Newenham (click to view larger image)The volumes were part of the library of Sir Edward Newenham, M.P. for County Dublin in the late 18th century, the earlier ones inherited from Dr Worth, Edward’s ancestor. They were bound as a set for Edward Newenham, and have the initials E.N. lettered in gilt on the spines. The Newenham family lived at Belcamp Hall in Coolock. The collection was put up for sale in 1884, and Gilbert purchased it for £63 for his own library. The pamphlets can now be consulted in the Reading Room at Dublin City Library & Archive in Pearse Street.The Dissertation has been translated into English and is here presented in digitised form.Translation Credit: Henry K.C. Tang, Faculty of Classics, Cambridge.
What was it like to be a peasant, a potter or a poet in Medieval Dublin? Find out about these and others who made their living as miller, mason, man-of-law and more! What challenges and conflicts did they face? These interesting talks show how new research can help illuminate the lives of early Dubliners and allow us gain an insight into their lives. These talks are part of Tales of Medieval Dublin: A series of monthly lunchtime lectures which took place in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 at the Wood Quay Venue, Civic Offices, Wood Quay. The series was presented by the Friends of Medieval Dublin and Dublin City Council.You may also be interested in reading the Medieval Dublin Series, edited by Sean Duffy, produced by the Friends of Medieval Dublin and published by Four Courts Press. Full list of videos from this series:Milestones of Medieval Dublin 2013December 2013Silken Thomas and the Siege of Dublin by Steven EllisNovember 2013The Coronation of Lambert Simnel by Sparky BookerOctober 2013The Black Death by Gillian KennySeptember 2013The Bruce Invasion by Seymour PhillipsAugust 2013The Construction of Dublin Castle by Con ManningJuly 2013Dublin's First Coinage by Andy WoodsJune 2013Dublin's First Viking? by Linzi SimpsonTales of Medieval Dublin 2012December 2012The Poet's Tale by Katharine SimmsNovember 2012The Potter's Tale by Clare McCutcheonSeptember 2012The Crusader's Tale by Edward ColemanAugust 2012The Slave's Tale by Poul HolmJuly 2012The Duibh Linn(ers') Tale by Edmond O'DonovanJune 2012The Miller's Tale by Claire WalshTales of Medieval Dublin 2011December 2011The Notary's Tale by Caoimhe WhelanNovember 2011The Mason's Tale by Michael O'NeillNovember 2011The Archdeacon's Tale by Margaret MurphyAugust 2011The Peasant's Tale by Cherie PetersJuly 2011The Mother's Tale by Howard ClarkeJune 2011The Viking's Tale by Stephen HarrisonJanuary 2011The Knight's Tale: Sir Christopher St. Lawrence (died 1589 AD) by Sparky BookerTales of Medieval Dublin 2010November 2010The Heretic's Tale: Adam Duff O'Toole (died 1327 AD) by Bernadette WilliamsOctober 2010The Outlaw’s Tale: Henry Tyrel (fl. 1308 AD) by Áine FoleyAugust 2010The Merchant’s Tale: Roger Cordwainer (fl. 1200 AD) by Grace O'KeefeJuly 2010The Skeleton’s Tale: An Anonymous Viking Warrior (died c. 830 AD) by Linzi Simpson
Established in 2008 the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival (DCNYF) showcases the best of Sino Irish Culture in Ireland. This year the festival as always will be delivering a high profile cultural programme including many diverse and exciting events.
Sir John T. Gilbert, Irish Historian and Archivist
John Thomas Gilbert, born in Dublin on the 23rd January 1829, was the author of the influential three-volume 'History of the City of Dublin', published from 1854-59. He was a firm advocate of documenting the history of his native city using primary sources.
This gallery is a tribute to an animal which has been a friend to Dubliners through the centuries. Whether as a working horse, a military high-stepper, a means of transport or simply a beloved companion, these images show the important role Dublin horses played in daily life throughout the last century, from those pulling the Lord Mayor’s Coach to those feeding from an old car in Labre Park.
Alive Alive O! Dublin's Markets and Street Sellers
Crying cockles and mussels! Alive Alive O! Cabbages on Moore Street, lilies on Grafton Street, Christmas decorations on Thomas Street. The photographs here tell the story of the changes to the markets during the late 20th and early 21st century - the demise of the Iveagh clothes market, the re-invention of the Smithfield Horse Fair and the huge changes undergone by the street traders in Moore Street during the redevelopment of the area from the 1970s onwards.