Name: Pints, Publicans & Glasnevin's Forgotten Past
Start: 2024-10-06T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-06T16:00:00+01:00
Location: John Kavanagh The Gravediggers

A talk about the history of Glasnevin Cemetery and the Gravediggers pub over the past 191 years. This event is over 18s due to the venue.
About this Event

Pints, Publicans & Glasnevin's Forgotten Past: Join Warren Farrell, Donal Fallon, and the Kavanagh family for a talk exploring the rich history of Glasnevin Cemetery and its fascinating relationship with its neighbour; the local pub ‘the graevdiggers’ over the past 191 years.

Discover some of the forgotten tales of those interred in Glasnevin, delve into the lives of the many publicans buried there, including the Kavanaghs, Conways, Hedigans, McDowells, Davey Byrne and The Bailey. Learn about the iconic Brendan Behan, advocates of the Temperance Movement, and their connections with the cemetery.

And of course, we will try to uncover the secret behind the exceptional pints at The Diggers! Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate history with a twist.

Please note that as this event is being held in a venue where alchohol is available this event is over 18's.