By ormonde
It is “Beefsteaks and Oysters as Usual”, one Dublin eatery advertised in the 1840s in contrast to the bad news about potato failures and mass starvation. Exploring what people ate across the social classes, this foodways tour offers an intimate glimpse into the world of ancestors. From monastic simplicity to ‘haute cuisine’ excess, the history [...]
By ormonde
Dublin’s first Historical Running Tour. Keep fit while discovering the best of Dublin’s varied streetscapes and off-the-beaten-track landmarks in a fresh way. Led by a history graduate of Trinity College and an experienced, local Dublin club runner, this running tour explores the history and atmosphere of Trinity College, the eighteenth century Georgian city, Portobello and [...]