Ergebnis für "Dubliner" in Geschichte

The unique story of the famed 69th Infantry Regiment since its conception in Dublin in 1848 until today. The book explores the legacy and culture of the 69th Infantry Regiment of New York. Follow the Regimental history through the Civil War, World War I and II, Iraq and the War on Terror along with the Regiment's response to 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. Learn about the leaders of the Fighting 69th who shaped its culture and heritage.

On Easter Monday, April 24, 1916, the first great revolution of the twentieth century began as working-class men and women occupied buildings throughout Dublin, Ireland, including the general post office on O’Connell Street. Among the commoners in the GPO was a young staff captain of the Irish Volunteers named Michael Collins. He was joined a day later by a fourteen-year-old messenger boy, Eoin Kavanagh.

As much about the life of the city as it is about a life lived, sometimes, in the city, John Banville's "quasi-memoir" is as layered, emotionally rich, witty, and unexpected as any of his novels. Born and bred in a small town a train ride away from Dublin, Banville saw the city as a place of enchantment when he was a child, a birthday treat, the place where his beloved, eccentric aunt lived.

Dublin Talking is a new limited series that delves into the vibrant and diverse communities that make up Dublin. As Ireland's capital, Dublin is home to a rich tapestry of voices and cultures. In each episode, we’ll connect with a range of Dubliners - from long-time locals, Irish newcomers, immigrants and commuters - exploring their unique experiences and perspectives.Dublin Talking creates an inclusive space that champions diversity and inclusion, amplifying voices that often go unheard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dubliners is a collection of 15 short stories by James Joyce, first published in 1914. They provide a portrait of Irish middle class life in and around Dublin in the early years of the 20th century. Each of the stories offers glimpses into the lives of ordinary Dubliners, and together they paint a portrait of a nation. Ireland was at a crossroads of history and culture at that time, pursuing a search for national identity and purpose.

Dublin, November 1856: George Little, the chief cashier of the Broadstone railway terminus, is found dead, lying in a pool of blood beneath his desk. He has been savagely beaten, his head almost severed; there is no sign of a murder weapon, and the office door is locked, apparently from the inside. Thousands of pounds in gold and silver are left untouched at the scene of the crime. Augustus Guy, Ireland's most experienced detective, teams up with Dublin's leading lawyer to investigate the murder. But the mystery defies all explanation.

We are a group of Postgrads in the History Department at Trinity College Dublin that are passionate about increasing access to the histories in our department! Named after the part of the library where you will find history books, we hope to expand the access that listeners have to the role of history and its development behind the scenes. Stick around for exciting episodes with professors, post-docs, and phd candidates in the department! Also follow us on instagram @section900.podcast! Proudly brought to you by the Trinity Trust Grant and Affinity Credit Card

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. The Festival has gained a reputation for attracting best-selling Irish and international historians to Dublin for a high-profile weekend of history talks and debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Stories of Old St Canice’s Podcast. This four episode series will take you on a journey through time with experts in history and archaeology to discover more about this ancient, sacred site at the heart of Finglas.

When Richard Hayes, a gifted polymath and cryptographer, was drafted by Irish intelligence services to track the movements of a prolific Nazi spy, Hermann Görtz, it set in motion one of the most remarkable episodes in Irish history. What followed was a high-stakes game of cat and mouse that would wind its way through the capital and its suburbs, reverberate through the corridors of power, test the sympathies of those in high society and even expand to jeopardise the Allied war effort.

Detective Ryan O'Clery agrees to meet a noted historian claiming to have discovered information about his ancestors, but when he arrives he finds her murdered and her computer stolen. His investigation will lead him back to 12th century Ireland, to a time of Viking invaders and conquests, to an albino known as The White Devil of Dublin, and to a secret his family kept hidden for more than 800 years. It will also bring him face to face with a serial killer intent on finishing the job he started.

Against the Wind: Memoir of a Dissident Dubliner is the story of life in the first 50 years after independence was won for a part of the island of Ireland. The times were financially tough and morally prude, with dissenters both north and south of the border few and far between. Intellectualism was suspect, and liberalism was often equated with communism. A wealth of varying and informative material and the ability to anchor the personal securely within the public domain gives this memoir a universal appeal.

Ours to Protect is a series of short documentaries dedicated to climate action. It explores the reality of climate change and what steps are being taken to improve climate awareness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Liz Gillis interviews this week's guest Cathy Scuffil, about a rare photograph found in the South Dublin Libraries digital archive, Source. It feature Patrick Pearse in Irish Volunteers uniform, speaking to a crowd in Dolphin's Barn. Hear the full story as Cathy unravels the complex tales attached to the photograph. ABOUT LIZ GILLIS Liz Gillis has a degree in Modern Irish History and specialises in the Irish Revolutionary period. She is a lecturer at Champlain College Dublin and a researcher on The History Show on RTE Radio. She has also worked as a curator on the RTE 1916 Centenary ...

A podcast presented as part of Brigit 2022: Dublin City Celebrating Women, a Dublin City Council initiative.