Lecture

6 March 2025 at 7.30pm

The James Joyce Centre was honoured to host reflections on North East Inner City Dublin over the century since the defenestration of Monto on Thursday, March 6th at 7.30pm.

In March 1925, the infamous prostitution trade of Monto (or “Nighttown” in the Circe episode of Ulysses) ended, suddenly and dramatically. Police flooded the area, raiding addresses. More than 120 arrests were made. At the same time, through the streets of Monto, Frank Duff Legion of Mary led a procession in honor of the Sacred Heart, reclaiming the streets.

We heard readings and remembrances by Declan Gorman, Tina Robinson, Des Gunning and Darina Gallagher. Our special guests were the former Head of Special Projects at the National Archives of Ireland Catriona Crowe and Marie Sherlock, TD of Dublin Central.

The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.