When The Post Boxes Turned Green with Cathy Scuffil

1922 was a year of huge change for the Irish nation. The Anglo-Irish Treaty had been ratified by the Dáil and later in the year the dark chapter of the Civil War would commence. Behind these events, the process of nation building commenced as the country moved from being a colony within the United Kingdom to an independent country with its own identity. But what of the many changes in society that came with the birth of the Irish Free State? This talk traces the origins of items, some obvious, some not so, that are still part of everyday life in Ireland today. Kevin Street Library is delighted to host this free in-person talk with Cathy Scuffil. Cathy Scuffil (MA, BBS Hons) is a Dublin-born historian with a strong interest in local history. She is currently working as Historian-in-Residence with Dublin City Council for the South Central and South East Areas.

Additional Information:

Audio Loop System in place / Wheelchair Accessible (Please book the Wheelchair Accessible Seating ticket) / IN PERSON EVENT / 18+

Host or Publisher Dublin Festival of History