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DatabasesThe databases include indices to selected Parish registers developed by staff of Dublin City Public Libraries. Access on this site is provided to only a portion of each entry held. The fuller entries can be accessed in the Dublin City Library & Archive, Pearse Street, Dublin. Please note that the amount of information in each 'fuller' entry may vary, mirroring the source material. Refer to the 'Learn more about..." links below for further details. Researchers are further directed to check records in the original source documents held by the relevant Church Authorities.
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Home Page > Media > Dublin in 1608 Dublin in 1608.A talk to coincide with the launch of the new publication, 'Early Modern Dubliners', by Dr Maighread N Mhurchadha. With an introduction by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Eibhlin Byrne. Listen to the talk while following the presentation: Audio only: Cannot see player? Download Flash. Listen here [play time: 30 mins] or Download Audio (mp3) [file size: 12 MB. Right-click, save as...] This lecture coincided with the launch of the new publication , 'Early Modern Dubliners', by Dr Maighread N Mhurchadha, on the 28th August, 2008. The book tells the stories of a few of Dublin's residents during the Renaissance period. Published by Dublin City Public Libraries.Dublin City has a remarkable collection of historical documents, many of which are under the care of Dublin City Council. The author has drawn on the contents of these and other records to tell the stories of a few of Dublin's residents during the Renaissance period. Despite many difficulties, including plaque, riots, the threat of war and serious religious differences, the citizens combined to maintain a spirit of independence, a belief in the importance of their city and a strong sense of community, often using unorthodox means to achieve their ends and, occasionally, even managing to enjoy themselves!
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