- A lecture on the Defences of Dublin Port takes place on 7 October 2026
- The lecture runs from 17:00 to 18:00 at The Substation on Alexandra Road, Dublin 1
- The event is part of the Dublin Festival of History
- The lecture is delivered by Port Heritage Director Lar Joye
- Admission is free with booking required via Eventbrite
A lecture on the Defences of Dublin Port by Port Heritage Director Lar Joye is taking place on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, from 17:00 to 18:00 at The Substation on Alexandra Road, Dublin 1. The event forms part of the Dublin Festival of History. Admission is free with booking required via Eventbrite.
The lecture explores the forts, batteries, watchtowers, searchlights and defensive networks protecting Ireland’s principal port from the Napoleonic era through two World Wars. It utilises historical maps, photographs and archival records to show how the coastline became heavily defended. The lecture also highlights the experiences of soldiers, sailors and civilians stationed along Dublin’s maritime defence network.
The Defences of Dublin Port lecture takes place on 7 October 2026. The event is part of the Dublin Festival of History. The lecture is delivered by Lar Joye, Port Heritage Director.
