Scandinavian Dublin
Chapter 1 Scandinavian Dublin Though Dublin cannot boast the venerable age of many European cities, it can at least claim a respectable antiquity. There is…
Dublin: A Historical and Topographical Account by Fitzpatrick
Modern Dublin
Chapter XI Modern Dublin The Dublin of to-day differs essentially not only from the city of the palmy days of the 18th century, but even from that of the…
Historic Houses and Distinguished Dubliners
Chapter X Historic Houses and Distinguished Dubliners
Anglo-Norman Dublin
Chapter II Anglo-Norman Dublin The news of the successes of the Anglo-Norman barons had not been favourably received by King Henry II., who doubtless foresaw…
Eighteenth-century Dublin
Chapter V Eighteenth-Century Dublin The 18th century in Ire land is generally known as the 'period of the penal laws', (History of Ireland. Joyce) or the…
Trinity College, Dublin
Chapter IV Trinity College, Dublin The history of Dublin would be incomplete did it not include that of its University. Though Trinity College does not bear…
Dublin under the Tudors and the Stuarts
Chapter III Dublin Under The Tudors and Stuarts In June 1541, a notable Irish Parliament met in Dublin, in which the Anglo-Norman lords, such as the Earl of…
Social life in 18th century Dublin
Chapter VI Social Life In 18th Century Dublin Many as have been the alterations in the physical features of Dublin since the close of the 18th century, the…
Municipal Dublin
Chapter VII Municipal Dublin The municipal history of Dublin may be said to commence with the charters of Henry II. and John; but for centuries thereafter the…
Nineteenth century Dublin
Chapter IX Nineteenth Century Dublin The 19th century opened inauspiciously for Dublin. The rebellion had been crushed, but embers of disaffection still…
Dublin Theatrics
Chapter VIII Dublin Theatrics The history of the Dublin stage is a long and interesting one, and presents the usual gradations from Mystery and Miracle Plays…
Suggested walks around central Dublin
Appendix 1 Itinerary For the visitor to Dublin the centre of the city may be taken as College Green, which has the advantage of being accessible by tram from…
Contents of Dublin by Samuel A. Ossory Fitzpatrick
Dublin: A Historical and Topographical Account of the City.