Dublin City Libraries & Archives

Dublin City Libraries & Archives
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Listen to a wide range of talks, readings, lectures and performances which reflect the rich history and literature of Dublin city. Serving over half a million people, Dublin City Libraries is the largest library service in the Republic of Ireland.

  1. Dissecting Christine Falls. Dr. SallyAnne Collis with Garrett Fagan. One Dublin One Book 2026

    6 days ago

    Dissecting Christine Falls. Dr. SallyAnne Collis with Garrett Fagan. One Dublin One Book 2026

    State Pathologist Dr. SallyAnne Collis in conversation with Garrett Fagan about what the fictional pathologist Quirke in John Banville’s Christine Falls gets right and wrong about the work of a forensic pathologist, the history of forensic science, the development of investigative techniques and their use in crime fiction from the historical to the contemporary. Recorded in the National Library of Ireland, on Wednesday 8th April 2026 as part of One Dublin One Book. One Dublin One Book is brought to you by Dublin City Council and is also supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

    53 min
  2. Setting the Scene: Ireland in the 1950s Fintan O’Toole in conversation with Catriona Crowe

    14 May

    Setting the Scene: Ireland in the 1950s Fintan O’Toole in conversation with Catriona Crowe

    Fintan O’Toole and Catriona Crowe discuss the social, historical and economic landscape of Ireland in the 1950s. Recorded in dlr LexIcon on 25th April 2026.

    1hr 3min
  3. John Banville’s Dublin with John Banville and Donal Fallon. One Dublin One Book 2026

    14 May

    John Banville’s Dublin with John Banville and Donal Fallon. One Dublin One Book 2026

    John Banville joins historian Donal Fallon (Three Castles Burning podcast) to discuss his own Dublin, and how the city has shaped his work over the years. Recorded in St Stephen's Church, popularly known as The Pepper Canister, on Thursday 9th April 2026 as part of One Dublin One Book. One Dublin One Book is brought to you by Dublin City Council and is also supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

    45 min
  4. History, Mystery, Think!

    28/10/2025

    History, Mystery, Think!

    History, Mystery, Think! Podcast is made by Scoil Treasa Naofa, Dublin City’s Historian in Residence for Children Dervilia Roche, and co-funded by The Digital Hub. Dublin City Historians in Residence programme is created by Dublin City Libraries, and is delivered in partnership with Dublin City Council Culture Company. Supported by writer and facilitator Aidan Fitzmaurice. This podcast is hosted on Dublin City Libraries and Digital Hub channels.

    14 min
  5. Eat, Sleep, History, Repeat!

    08/05/2025

    Eat, Sleep, History, Repeat!

    Eat, Sleep, History, Repeat! Podcast is made by St Catherine’s National School, Dublin City’s Historian in Residence for Children Dervilia Roche, and co-funded by The Digital Hub. Dublin City Historians in Residence programme is created by Dublin City Libraries, and is delivered in partnership with Dublin City Council Culture Company. Supported by writer and facilitator Aidan Fitzmaurice. This podcast is hosted on Dublin City Libraries and Digital Hub channels.

    23 min
  6. Exploring Whitefriar Street

    26/08/2024

    Exploring Whitefriar Street

    In this episode entitled Dublin your Knowledge, Dublin’s Historian in Residence for Children Dervilia Roche explores the local history of Whitefriar Street with the children of South City Community National School. This project led to the children making their own history podcast called 'Dublin your Knowledge', with help from Dervilia, comedy writer Aidan Fitzmaurice, in collaboration with the Digital Hub. This episode was recorded in July 2024.

    17 min
  7. Curfews In Dublin

    26/08/2024

    Curfews In Dublin

    In this episode entitled Curfews in Dublin 1920-1921, Dublin City Historian in Residence Elizabeth Kehoe talks about how the Covid pandemic led to a deeper research into the 1920-1921 curfew in Dublin, how it impacted people from all walks of life and industries, and how it was and still is used as a weapon of war. Interviewed by tour guide and history enthusiast Sheila Robinson. This episode was recorded in June 2024.

    1hr 2min
  8. From Béal na Bláth to Arms Dump

    10/07/2024

    From Béal na Bláth to Arms Dump

    In this, the second of a two-part series on the Irish Civil War, Dublin City Historian in Residence Cathy Scuffil looks at events from Béal na Bláth to the Arms Dump. This episode was recorded as part of Dublin City Council’s Decade of Centenaries programme.

    1hr 3min
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Listen to a wide range of talks, readings, lectures and performances which reflect the rich history and literature of Dublin city. Serving over half a million people, Dublin City Libraries is the largest library service in the Republic of Ireland.

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    Dublin City Libraries & Archives
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    281
  • Rating
    Explicit
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