TALK: King’s Inns: The History & Archives

As part of Dublin Festival of History explore the history and archives of The Honorable Society of King’s Inns through an illustrated talk. Founded in 1541, King’s Inns is Ireland’s oldest School of Law.  In our Gandon designed building join us to learn about our history and some of our graduates; poets and playwrights, rebels and reactionaries, as well as barristers, judges, Presidents of Ireland and Taoisigh.

When: Monday, 28 September 2026, 11am - 12pm
Venue: King's Inns Main Building, access through Constitution Hill (King's Inns Park).

There will be limited spaces, so booking is essential.
Bookings will open in the first week of September.
 

DUBLIN FESTIVAL OF HISTORY

The Dublin Festival of History will run from 26 September to 11 October 2026.

The Dublin Festival of History is an annual free festival, brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with the Dublin City Council Culture Company.

Now in its fourteenth year, the festival has built a reputation for shining a fresh perspective on history and its importance in our everyday lives, attracting best-selling Irish and international historians to Dublin for a high-profile programme of history talks and debate each Autumn.
Learn more about the festival here >

Rithfidh Féile Staire Bhaile Átha Cliath ó 26 Meán Fómhair go 11 Deireadh Fómhair 2026.

Is féile bhliantúil saor in aisce í Féile Staire Bhaile Átha Cliath, á cur ar fáil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath, agus á eagrú ag Leabharlanna Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath i gcomhpháirt le Comhlacht Cultúir Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath.

Anois ina ceathrú bliain déag, tá cáil bainte amach ag an bhféile as léargas úr a thabhairt ar an stair agus ar a tábhacht inár saol laethúil, agus meallann sí staraithe Éireannacha agus idirnáisiúnta a bhfuil cáil dhomhanda orthu go Baile Átha Cliath gach Fómhar le haghaidh clár ardcháilíochta de chainteanna agus díospóireachtaí staire.