In Partnership with

St Agatha’s Parish

North William Street, Dublin D01N7F6

St Laurence O’Toole Parish

Seville Place, North Wall, Dublin D01KN73

1918-1928

This picture shows children playing soldiers during the troubled early part of the last century.

This picture shows the interior of St. Agathas Church when it was completed.

This picture shows a representation of Matt Talbot who had a very close connection with the parish. He lived here for a long time, and regularly attended mass here. The current PP is the Vice Postulator for the cause of the Venerable Matt Talbot.

This picture shows orphans from St. Vincents, run by the Daughters of Charity, heading off on a day out.

This is a picture of the street fighting during the War of Independance/Civil War.

A typical room in a tenement, not unlike the room in which Matt Talbot would have lived. 

 

Volunteers during the Troubles.

Some of the damage caused during the Troubles.

Irish Soldiers during the War of Independance.

   

Workmen unloading coal and other cargo at the Dublin Docks.