#1916Commoration

by Jacqueline Spain on Sep 15th, 2015 - 2351 Views

Flags for Dublin 8 Schools for 1916 As part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, 20 Primary Schools in the Dublin 8 area will be presented with the National Flag and a copy of the Proclamation in the coming months. Yesterday, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny was in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, for the launch of... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jun 22nd, 2015 - 3124 Views

Big Plans For Kilmainham Courthouse The Kilmainham Courthouse, located on Inchicore Road as become part of the Kilmainham Gaol in a redevelopment that is sure to increase tourist footfall to the area.  As a Courthouse it was active from the period 1820 to 2008. In July 2008, it closed its doors and... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 5th, 2015 - 3582 Views

Interview: Richmond Site Restoration Coordinator  We all know next year will be a very significant year for Ireland historically when the country celebrates the Centenary of Easter Rising. Two buildings dating back from what was Richmond Barracks, namely the gymnasium and surviving classroom (from... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Apr 24th, 2015 - 3443 Views

Surviving Richmond Building to be Restored In Budget 2015, the Government announced an increased allocation of €212 million for the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. ‘Funding will also be provided for a programme of commemoration projects related to the social and political developments...