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The lecture on Dowdallshill will take place in the Town Hall
The Old Dundalk Society said they are pleased to announce as part of our Autumn Lecture Series, there will be a lecture entitled “Up The Hill” presented by local historian Frank O’ Callaghan, a former resident of Dowdallshill.
The lecture will take place in the Town Hall, Crowe Street Dundalk on Thursday 24th October 2024 commencing at 8pm sharp.
The lecture will present the history of the townland of Dowdallshill, Dundalk and will include, maps tracing the development of the area through the ages, the establishment of the Dundalk and Dowdallshill Race Course in 1889, the construction of St. Patrick’s Graveyard from 1891 and the early history of the Dundalk and Dowdallshill Coursing Club which was established in 1916.
The lecture will also recount the history of Dowdallshill Gaelic Football Club established in 1886 which is one of the oldest Gaelic Football clubs in Ireland, and the establishment of their successful Athletic Club in the 1960’s and its involvement in the famous Christmas Morning Run to the old Dundalk Workhouse and later to St. Oliver’s Hospital, Dundalk.
The evening will also include memories and stories as recalled by present and former residents of Dowdallshill.
A number of old photographs from the archives and family albums of local people will also be featured.
A night of nostalgia is guaranteed, and an opportunity for current and past residents and friends from Dowdallshill to reunite with former friends and acquaintances.
Free event with contribution at the door.
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