The Clock Is Still Going Miscellaneous Archives

Demolished – Where Dev ‘ordered’ the Burning

Posted on 29th September, 2023

It is a strange irony that the Custom House burned out 103 years ago next May still stands, nicely restored ....

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The Gates Flew Open: Centenary of the Kilmainham Gaol Releases

Posted on 8th December, 2021

On Thursday 8 December 1921 the release of political prisoners interned without charge began under the terms of the Anglo-Irish ....

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New Custom House Visitor Centre Open

Posted on 16th November, 2021

Delighted to confirm that, as of now (16 November 2021), people can book a self-guided tour. A maximum of six people ....

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Centenary of the Custom House Burning – not the Four Courts!

Posted on 22nd May, 2021

Next Tuesday 25 May 2021 will be a very special date for all who had people involved in or affected ....

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Custom House Prisoner Insights – Part 2: Ages and Lifespans

Posted on 13th February, 2021

This time we look at how old – or young the men were at different stages of their lives and ....

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Centenary – Raid on the Custom House, 1920.

Posted on 15th August, 2020

It may not be widely known that the Custom House was a War of Independence target before the Burning. In ....

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Fire Places: Part 6 – Marlborough Hall (Coláiste Caoimhín)

Posted on 11th July, 2020

Marlborough Hall Marlborough Hall (National Library of Ireland) Although not directly linked to the Burning, this facility on St Mobhí Road, Glasnevin ....

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Fire Places: Part 5 – Source For IRA Transport to Custom House

Posted on 8th July, 2020

Findlater’s Shop Not too far from Dublin Brigade HQ stood this former Dublin city centre landmark. It happened to play a ....

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Fire Places: Part 4 – Where Burning Plans Were Made

Posted on 1st July, 2020

Continuing our look at sites associated with the Burning of the Custom House, this time a few places involved in ....

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