Dublin Tramways
by
John Kelleher
by
John Kelleher
(c) 2016 Mount Merrion Historical Society
8.00pm, Thursday 4th December, 2025
Fitzwilliam Rooms
Mount Merrion Community Centre
Fitzwilliam Rooms
Mount Merrion Community Centre
24 Shipwrecks on the Irish coast
The Spanish Armada and Ireland 1588
The Spanish Armada and Ireland 1588
Presented by:
Michael Barry
Michael Barry
In this illustrated talk, Michael B. Barry brings to life the story of the Armada from start to finish.
Contrary to widespread belief, the Spanish Armada was not defeated: although it failed to invade England and suffered losses, over two-thirds of the fleet survived and sailed back to Spain.
The main losses were on Ireland’s jagged coasts where exceptionally severe storms wrecked 24 of the ships making their return journey. These coasts were also the nightmarish setting where most Armada survivors were put to death by a Tudor regime struggling to extend its control over the whole island.
Contrary to widespread belief, the Spanish Armada was not defeated: although it failed to invade England and suffered losses, over two-thirds of the fleet survived and sailed back to Spain.
The main losses were on Ireland’s jagged coasts where exceptionally severe storms wrecked 24 of the ships making their return journey. These coasts were also the nightmarish setting where most Armada survivors were put to death by a Tudor regime struggling to extend its control over the whole island.
Author and historian Michael B. Barry studied in Trinity College, Dublin. With a strong interest in history and heritage, Michael has written many books, including a critically acclaimed series on the Irish Revolution. He was co-author of the bestseller, The Irish Civil War in Colour, which was shortlisted for an Irish Book Award. He has a particular knowledge of Spain and its history.
His recent books on this topic include Homage to Al-Andalus, the Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain and Hispania, the Romans in Spain and Portugal. In August 2025 he was awarded by King Felipe VI, the Order of Civil Merit for his promotion of historical ties between Spain and Ireland.
His recent books on this topic include Homage to Al-Andalus, the Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain and Hispania, the Romans in Spain and Portugal. In August 2025 he was awarded by King Felipe VI, the Order of Civil Merit for his promotion of historical ties between Spain and Ireland.