Tallaght Historical Society

02/04/2025

Talk by Ray Bateson on the Battle of Moore Street

01/04/2025

Join Las Fallon for this fascinating talk on the Great Liberties Whiskey Fire

06/03/2025

Tallaght Historical Society Talk:

Lughnasa - The Harvest Festival As Celebrated in the Tallaght Hills

Hills and mountains have historically played a significant role in Lughnasa celebrations. Elevated locations were often sites for gatherings, rituals, and games.

Join Colette Allen as she reveals the Tallaght connection.

Venue: Tallaght Library

Tuesday the 11th March 7.00

All Welcome

04/03/2025

We had a visit from Gabriel Clery in Tallaght Library recently and he gave us permission to share his film about the Dodder River

Check out “The Dodder River: From the Mountain to the Sea” from South Dublin Libraries on Vimeo.
The video is available for your viewing pleasure at

Gabriel Clery gives an overview of the river Dodder from its source to the sea.

25/02/2025

Talk: Women at Work: The Story of Women in Jacob’s Biscuit Factory

Historian Dr Foley explores the experiences of women working in Jacob’s Biscuit Factory.

Booking through Eventbrite:

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Venue: Tallaght Library

Date and time
Thursday, March 6 · 6:30 - 7:30pm

13/02/2025

Exhibition at Tallaght Library: The Art of Stanislaw Gliwa

Courtesy of John Mullen, and launching on the 6th of May at 6.30, we will be exhibiting original artworks by Polish artist Stanisław Gliwa (1910-1986)

Gliwa was a Polish graphic artist, printer, and soldier. He studied graphic design and drawing, joining the artistic group 'Szczep Rogate Serce'. During World War II, he was interned in labour camps where he created numerous portraits of fellow prisoners and guards. Later, he joined General Anders' army (The Polish Army 1941-1942), continuing his artistic pursuits with portraits of soldiers and battle scenes. Gliwa's notable works include the graphic design for Melchior Wańkowicz's "The Battle of Monte Cassino," which garnered significant praise for its integration of visuals and text. After the war, Gliwa established his own printing house in London, "Oficyna Gliwa," producing nearly 40 publications, primarily Polish literature and poetry. He was recognised for his contributions to printing and book design, becoming a member of the London Chappel of Private Press Printers.

30/01/2025

Join Brendan Twomey for a talk on Jonathan Swift's Drapier Letters.

08/01/2025

Talk by Liz Gillis

07/12/2024

Leo Swan Memorial Lecture:
The Sailing Trawlers of Ringsend

21/11/2024

Queen Victoria in Killarney - A talk by Frank Treacy.
2nd Kieran Swords Memorial Lecture in Ballyroan Library.

Free tickets on Eventbrite:

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The lecture, on 'Queen Victoria's visit to Killarney in 1861 will be given by local historian Frank Tracy. This event is dedicated to the memory of Kieran Swords, late County Librarian for South Dublin County. Kieran was passionate about local history and indeed it is thanks to him that we have such a rich resource in the Local Studies Collection at the County Library in Tallaght. Kieran sadly passed away in 2015 and his huge loss is still greatly felt by all of us in South Dublin Libraries and in the wider community.

07/11/2024

07/11/2024

South Dublin Libraries have free access in-branch to Findmypast and British Newspaper Archive which contains many popular national and local newspapers.
FindMyPast have just announced that from today until the 11th of November there will be free access for everyone to all of their records including newspapers, military records and, for the first time, the UK 1921 Census.