Lecture
6 March 2025 at 7.30pm
Join us at the James Joyce Centre for 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.
Join us for readings and remembrances with Declan Gorman, Tina Robinson, Des Gunning and Darina Gallagher. Our special guests are the former Head of Special Projects at the National Archives of Ireland Catriona Crowe and Marie Sherlock, TD of Dublin Central.
Doors open at 7pm. The event is free but booking is essential.
The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
