Stanley Woods won seven Ulster Grand Prix and between 1922-1939 he raced in 37 Isle of Man TT’s winning 10. David Crawford talk will tell how he met and became friends with Stanley Woods, a one time resident of St Thomas Road, and will have his extensive collection of Stanley Woods memorabilia on display.
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann presents a journey through 500 years of Ireland’s History through Irish traditional music and song. Introduced by Siobháin Ní Chonaráin. All welcome.
Despite a population of less than 20, Mount Merrion lost a life to The Somme.
Born in Stillorgan in 1878, Sir William Orpen was one of the finest portrait painters of the 20th century. This special event at the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan includes a World War 1 concert, art exhibition and presentation on the life and times of Sir William Orpen. Ronnie Wood will unveil the William Orpen Sculpture part-funded by the MMRA. Concert tickets now available and selling fast.
A new online collection of images at NUI Galway gives us a new view of Mount Merrion House by one of its owners.