No prob! I've been going through my bookshelf saying "I wonder what their return is like" so was inspired to find Dorothy's by your book. Irish names have been trickier!

No prob Leeann! nationalarchives.ie/collections/...

If I'm translating that right, she's saying "I am only giving this information by order of Republican Government."

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I've not found much protest - but Mary MacSwiney's contains an explicit republican message.

So interesting finding the revolutionary generation in the 1926 Census.

Dorothy Macardle and Rosamond Jacob's Herbert Place flat is in this return. Dorothy lists herself as 'Free Thinker', Rosamond as 'Belongs to no religious sect.'
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NEW EPISODE of Three Castles Burning.

More Pricks Than Kicks: The Dublin of Samuel Beckett

We journey through Clare Street and Westland Row, and from Elvery's sportshop to the 'Slow and Easy' train. Marking the 120th birthday of a true great.

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New Episode of Three Castles Burning

Quiet Revolutionary: The Life of Éamonn Ceannt

Described as "probably the least celebrated of the proclamation's seven signatories", Ceannt was an important figure broadly, from trade unionism to traditional music.
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NEW EPISODE of Three Castles Burning.

With Ray O'Donoghue, we're exploring David Bowie's secret 1997 gig at The Factory in Ringsend. It's a journey that brings us through the club landscape of the city at that time.

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Great to see that this is going ahead. The festival line up has already had a few ch ch ch changes.

David Bowie In Dublin - A LIVE Three Castles Burning PODCAST — DUBLIN BOWIE FESTIVAL 2026 The noted Dublin historian Donal Fallon hosts his Three Castles Burning Podcast live to dissects and discuss the time when David Bowie lived in Dublin, rehearsing in The Factory, clubbing in Andrews L...

Very much looking forward to this special event! Part of the Dublin Bowie Festival 2026 next week. The story of that secret gig, and Bowie's time in Dublin more broadly.

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Comrades at war: Rory O’Connor, the best man who was sent to the firing squad by his close friend If the mysteries of history are best resolved by the diligence of scholars in dusty archives, sometimes it’s a single image that ignites the passions.

'Gerard Shannon works the archives and sources brilliantly and exhaustively to put flesh on the gaunt features of a man who, in his final hours especially, displayed the courage of his convictions.'

... great review of my new book in today's Irish Independent!

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While I posted a new episode today, it seems a good time to remind you of the recent one featuring Brian Kerr. In it, he discussed the extraordinary visit of young Palestinian footballers to Dublin, along with his career.

Long live The Greener. 🔴⚪
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Front and back cover of the recent NYRB edition.

Cover art from the NYRB edition, cover photo showing Grogan outside court in San Francisco

Recent fascinating podcast from @3castlesburning.bsky.social on Emmet Grogan's autobiography/memoir Ringolevio - including an 'unreliable narrator' account of an extended stay in 1960's Dublin. As Dónal notes, a book little known in Ireland. threecastlesburning.libsyn.com/before-the-s...

NEW EPISODE of Three Castles Burning.

Census City: Dublin 1926.
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An overview of the capital in what was a defining census year. From the on-going reconstruction to a wave of strikes, and from the social revolution of radio to sporting triumphs.

The Exiled Pint: Building Up and Tearing England Down with Dónall Mac Amhlaigh. On a great Irish memoir of working and drinking in 1950s Britain.

Very happy to contribute to 'The Navvies of North London' which goes out January 2nd on RTE Radio One. Here's a short blog on an incredible diary capturing the 1950s experience of the Irish there: substack.com/home/post/p-...

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The image is by Mal McCann, whose fantastic work brings this story to life throughout 'Flats and Cottages.'

NEW EPISODE of Three Castles Burning.

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Community activist Gayle Cullen Doyle and author Eoin O'Broin joined me in Oliver Bond House to talk about Simms, public housing and the past,present & future of the scheme.

'Flats and Cottages' is available now

The day W.B Yeats went to the pub. Now read on. Today is the centenary of the birth of Con Houlihan, the Castle Island (two words, he insisted) writer.

A new substack, dedicated to the story of the Irish public house. All follows welcome! Today, in memory of Con Houlihan (born 6 December 1925) the story of one of Dublin's most beloved snugs and a drink that never happened.
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NEW EPISODE of Three Castles Burning.

Cormac Murray is the author of a new study of the US Embassy in Ballsbridge. This building was divisive in its day - both here and abroad - but Cormac places it in its architectural and social context brilliantly.

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Donal Fallon: Daring, once more, to dream the impossible dream of an all-Ireland football team On a street corner in Sandy Row, one of Belfast’s most visited murals has nothing to do with politics, instead commemorating a local boy who rose to the top of his game. In 2018, Eric Cantona proudly ...

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Donal Fallon: ‘Poppygate’ has gone too far – Britain must respect people’s right not to wear the symbol There are few things you can set your watch by in the news cycle, but Poppygate on our neighbouring island is a reliable certainty every November.

There's a lot to learn in the story of Frank Ryan, who went from attacking Armistice Day to partaking in an anti-war demonstration with veterans of the World War. This is really a potted history of the poppy and commemoration of the 'war to end all wars.'

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Lord Leitrim, John Twiss and the songs of our year (with Michael Steen) Podcast Episode · Three Castles Burning · 26/10/2025 · 30m

NEW EPISODE. I am completely in awe of what Michael Steen has created with his traditional song calendar. We learn about the hated landlord Lord Leitrim whose funeral at St Michan's turned to chaos, John Twiss and more...
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Thanks Perry! Can't wait to get my hands on yours which is on pre-order. There has to be scope for an event there next year in the Festival!

Thanks for supporting The Dublin Pub which has gone into the bestsellers list upon release.

An honour to be there with not one but THREE titles from the legendary Manchán Magan. His loss will be deeply felt for a long time, and I will miss our chance encounters in the Blackpitts and beyond.

A few days ahead of schedule, but delighted to see 'The Dublin Pub' is now widely available in bookshops. If you're picking it up, please support an independent bookshop. You can get it with free post and packaging from thebookshop.ie at shorturl.at/L4iO4

A small fire at the front of the bookshop was started last night after rubbish bags that were awaiting collection were set on fire. The guards don’t have reason at this time to believe it was a targeted attack. Thankfully the damage was limited and everyone is safe. We are open for business as usual

If you want 55 minutes of pure unadulterated joy, listen to this. Donal's a great interviewer, Kerr is a unique storyteller and you have GOT to hear about the hare at Harold's Cross greyhound track!

NEW EPISODE. In conversation with Grainne Shaffrey at the wonderful Sean Corcoran Series. On conservation, planning, Henrietta Street and much more.

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Haven't seen a good old fashioned "where in Dublin is/was this?" Challenge for ages

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Brian Kerr takes aim at UEFA over Palestine stance as he fears for Gaza children Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr was speaking on the Three Castles Burning podcast at Electric Picnic in Stradbally, county Laois on Saturday

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