Digging the Monto: An archaeology of tenement life and the 1913 Lockout
An exhibition and residency by Dr Thomas Kador with support from the Heritage Council featuring collections from Terry Fagan and Martin Coffey.
The LAB and the Heritage Council are holding a fascinating exhibition exploring the history of the area around the Arts Office’s headquarters in Foley Street, Dublin 1, which opens on 25th October.
Drawing on the results of recent archaeological excavations undertaken by a community archaeology group led by Dr Thomas Kador, the show will feature a variety of visual displays including old photographs from the area, artefacts, and historical census records. The exhibition is supported by a number of free talks, a walking tour and a discussions focusing on Dublin tenement life, the 1913 Lockout, and the proposed commemorations for the forthcoming centenary. Highlights include a panel discussion, From the Lockout to the Rising and the Treaty: (How) should we commemorate? (6pm on Thursday 25th October), and a discussion on Slumland Dublin (6pm on Tuesday 30th October). There will also be a walking tour of the area formerly known as the ‘Monto’ at 11am on Saturday 10th November, led by local historian Terry Fagan.
Free Programme:
Thursday 25th October 6pm
From the Lockout to the Rising and the Treaty: (How) should we commemorate?
Chaired by Charles Duggan (DCC) / Padraig Yeates (Lockout Historian) / Pat Cooke (UCD) / Mary Muldowney (TCD) / Roisin Higgins (Boston College), Helen Carey (Limerick City Gallery)
Book: http://lockouttotherising.eventbrite.com
Thursday 1st November 6pm – Slumland Dublin
Chris Corlett (National Monuments Service) Darkest Dublin / Catriona Crow (National Archives) The 1911 Census
Book: http://slumlanddublin.eventbrite.com
Tuesday 6th November 6pm – The Lockout and the Monto
Chaired by Dr Lisa Godson (NCAD/GradCam) / Padraig Yeats The assault on Corporation Buildings / Terry Fagan Oral histories of the Lockout
Book: http://lockoutandmonto.eventbrite.com
Saturday 10th November 11am and 1pm – Monto Walking Tour
with Terry Fagan at 11am followed by the Closing Celebration with Charles Duggan, Dublin City Council Heritage Officer, at 1pm
Links: Cultural Learning Initiative http://epoch.ie/ , The Heritage Council www.heritagecouncil.ie/
Monday to Saturday 10am – 6pm. We are currently closed on Sundays.