A People’s History of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown

To understand the past of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown is to understand that of all Ireland. Its remarkable diversity of landscapes, occupations, socio-economic status, politico-cultural affiliations, and views create a place that has often been both a microcosm of all Ireland and at the vanguard of change.

Following extensive oral history research by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council in partnership with the National Folklore Collection, this talk presents some of the voices of this fascinating area, with a focus on lives less known, including those who worked in domestic service, World War One victims and veterans, and other less told stories.

Host or Publisher National Monuments Service