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Plaques of Dublin: The Eagle Tavern.

February 21, 2011 by dfallon

This is a great plaque I’ve not spotted before, on the Quaker Meeting House on Eustace Street. It’s right next to the IFI Cinema. Being a member of the IFI, and always using Eustace Street as opposed to passing through the heart of Temple Bar, I’m surprised I’ve overlooked it.

It is well known that on November 9 1791 the Dublin Society of United Irishmen was formed at the Eagle Tavern, which stood at this site. By no means the prettiest plaque in the city (I think one of the most visually pleasing is one we featured recently to Robert Noonan), it’s an important one none the less.

J.T Gilbert wrote of The Eagle in his A History of the City of Dublin that:

The society called ‘the Whigs of the Capital’, composed of public-spirited citizens of Dublin, held at the Eagle, early in 1791, their political dinners, attended by the Lord Mayor, the Duke of Leinster, Lord Charlemont, Lord Henry Fitzgerald, Grattan, Curran, Ponsonby, and several other patriotic characters.

Back on Culture Night we had a look inside the Meeting House today. Eustace Street remains one of my favourite little streets in the capital.

Seal of the United Irishmen movement.

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Want to live in Dev’s old gaff?

February 21, 2011 by hXci

Dev’s residence at the time of the Rising- 34 Munster Street

Day dreaming about winning the lotto and buying a house over the weekend, I came across the above on Daft (considering I have about as much a chance of winning the lotto as buying a house it was about as far fetched as daydreams get.) The house above is 34 Munster Street, Phibsoboro; Dev’s place of residence at the time of the Rising, and yours for just €290, 000. Phibsboro was a hotbed of activity around that period, with Dev, Harry Boland, Dick McKee, 15 year old Fianna member Seán Healy and 18 year old James Kelly amongst it’s residents involved in the fighting during Easter Week. Whilst Dev’s political legacy is “somewhat complicated,” his influence on Irish history is still felt today. If walls could talk…

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It’s not just Dublin South East where they’re knicking ideas from Youtube…

February 21, 2011 by dfallon

Watch this from Labour:

Then watch this:

They’re Nobama.

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Watch out Mannix and DiYlan…

February 21, 2011 by jaycarax

… there’s a new Indo in town and he goes by the name of John Keigher.

(c) Jay Carax

We spotted the above poster in a small, upstairs internet cafe at the bottom of Grafton Street last Friday afternoo while myself and DFallon were postering and flyering around town for this weekend’s Punky Reggae Party gig (see below).

Not only is it amazing but it’s the ONLY leaflet of his we saw during our 3 hour traipse around the whole of the city centre. Is he only focusing on Dublin South East Internet cafes? Only 2nd floor shops on Grafton Street? Does anyone know?!?

And yes, he’s real.

(c) Jay Carax

(c) Jay Carax

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Punky Reggae Party (Vol. 9) – This Friday!

February 21, 2011 by jaycarax

I’m sayin’
the Wailers will be there
the Damned, the Jam, the Clash
Maytals will be there
Dr. Feelgood too

Excitement builds as we approach the ninth installment of the Punky Reggae Party.

Our goal has always been to unite various musical styles and scenes under one roof for one night a month. We want the old skool reggae fans and skinheads to come down to listen to quality Trojan and Studio One records and THEN stick around to hear dancehall, ragga and jungle. We also want the Adidas-wearing junglist whipper-snappers to come down early and listen to the original ska and rocksteady so as to hear where their favourite tunes owe their origins.

This month’s gig sums the whole thing up.

Warming up the night will be myself and DFallon. I’ll be looking after the Motown & Stax side of things along with first wave Irish and British punk. Fallon on the other hand will be introducing some Trojan skinhead and mod reggae for your aural delights.

Next up will be Stealin Gately (aka Oshroom) who will be heating things up with some ragga, bashment and Jungle anthems. The word about town is that killed his set at Gamepak in Murrays on Feb 11 so we’re expecting the good stuff.

Bringing the night to a close will be the unstoppable Dirty Dubsters who have recently clocked up an amazing 100,000 listens on Soundcloud and over 80,000 views on Youtube in little over a year. The duo DJ Obese and JaySharp seem to be living in the studio as they’re bringing out tune after tune after tune. Fresh from a mini-tour in the Czech Republic and just before they ram Twisted Pepper for their Irish Moss Records launch party in March, check them out while you still can in the intimate basement of Murray’s.

So, stall down. Bring your friends. Dance the night away. Support the local scene.

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It Wasn’t Me.

February 20, 2011 by dfallon

Circumlimina, you’ve done it again….

Where's Wally?

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Take 2.

February 19, 2011 by dfallon

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‘Hannah and her Sisters’

February 19, 2011 by dfallon

This month-long exhibition to celebrate International Women’s Day falling in March looks excellent, it will take place in the ever-hideous ILAC Centre. I look forward to attending, as I consider Hannah Sheehy-Skeffington to be one of the most interesting characters of the revolutionary period.

01 March 2011 10.00
End date: 31 March 2011 18.00
Event: EXHIBITION: ‘HANNAH AND HER SISTERS’
About: Hannah Sheehy-Skeffington as a suffregette and Irish nationalist. She co-founded the Irish Women’s Franchise League in 1908 with the aim of obtaining women’s voting rights. She was later a founding member of the Irish Women’s Workers’ Union.
Venue: Central Library, ILAC Centre, Henry Street, Dublin, Dublin 1
Organisation: Dublin City Council

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Hooperman will burn the boldholders.

February 19, 2011 by dfallon

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A few quick snaps

February 17, 2011 by hXci

Out of boredom and/or chronic procrastination (bills to pay, things to sort out,) I went for a stroll around the city this evening with the camera; its surprising the things you see in this city that you don’t notice unless you’re looking for them. Below is Georges Street Arcade, the place where I acquired my first studded belt, in my mind, it made me punx and I still wear it to this day, ill fitting as it is.

The Arcade- like diving into the past

Now you’d think that our comrades in Fade Street would flock to Dylan Haskins like scenesters to an overpriced Dubstep night in The Academy but not so. They’re all voting our Mannix.

Fade Street are voting Mannix

Just another victim, Waterstones bookshop closed it’s doors for the last time a couple of weeks back with the loss of 46 jobs. It wasn’t somewhere I shopped too often, I prefer Chapters myself but a pity all the same.

And another one bites the dust... Waterstones

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Paul Gogarty is my least favourite Green T.D….

February 17, 2011 by dfallon

…and I don’t like any of them.

I’ve always been fascinated by Gogarty. Sure, you all know him as the ‘Deputy Stagg guy’ and the ‘I make loads of money but can’t afford a babysitter guy’ , but I’m from Palmerstown. So is Paul originally. We get more Paul for our buck out west.

In 2007, Paul promised me lots of nice things on the door around various issues such as our national resources, but in the end turned out to be like pretty much every government T.D to date. The beauty of this particular government T.D however is that he’s always seemed to think he’s in both government and opposition.

Earlier on Twitter I saw Paul talking about his contribution to education, and he mentioned “stopping tuition fees” as one of his/the Greens contributions to education in this country. Now, last time I checked, we have fees. €2,000 due next September to be precise.

To which Paul responded:

Cheers for that Paul.

Ultimately, though Paul won’t like to admit it, his political legacy to many young people will be emigration, increased costs and barriers to education and a shameful reduction in the minimum wage. I hope you can edit your Twitter username, because that “TD” won’t be there much longer Paul.

Come Here To Me is offering a pint to the first Palmerstown resident who is willing to publically come forward and say they’re voting for Paul on February 25, giving one good reason for doing so. Being related to Paul is not a good reason to vote for him.

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Feminist Walking Tour 2011

February 17, 2011 by dfallon

The image above is iconic. It shows Margaret Connery from the Irish Women’s Franchise League grabbing the attention of Bonar Law and Edward Carson, who look none too pleased. I remember the first time I read Unmanageable Revolutionaries by Margaret Ward and it really brought home the role women played in the most turbulent years of Irish history, not just in the separatist movement but the socialist and feminist movements too. Mná na hÉireann’s role in Irish history is too often forgotten, from the brave checkout staff at Dunnes to the likes of Hannah Sheehy-Skeffington.

The annual Feminist Walking Tour in Dublin always goes some small way towards correcting that, while also looking at some contemporary issues. I recommend popping along.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day this by taking part in the Feminist Walking Tour!

Organised by Choice Ireland, the tour will follow a trail of women’s courage and achievements in history and today around the streets of Dublin, with guest speakers along the way. It’s been getting more successful each year, and is still a free event which is open to all.

The walk will start from the gates of Stephen’s Green park at 1pm on Sunday March 6th, and will finish up in the Exchange, Temple Bar for some eats!

Please contact us if you have any accessibility or other needs.

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