Listen back to our History Dash Teatime Talk
NewsPublished 10 July 2026
14 Henrietta Street presents Teatime Talks a series of talks inspired by the history and people of 14 Henrietta Street. By listening and engaging with visitors, historians, experts, local people, former tenement residents and their families, we continue to uncover, record and respond to the 300 year story of 14 Henrietta Street.
Get a glimpse into the layers of history at 14 Henrietta Street with this quickfire round of mini-talks delivered by 7 of our tour guides and historians. The event provides an opportunity for our guides and historians to present aspects of the house’s history that are not always explored on the guided tour of 14 Henrietta Street.
Rosie Hackett’s connection to 14 Henrietta Street
In this talk, tour guide Sheila Robinson discusses who was Rosie Hackett, and how did a young woman from Dublin's tenements become involved in some of the defining moments from labour struggles to revolution and political change?
‘Diddley Women’ as the tenement breadwinners and the beginning of credit unions
In this talk, tour guide Gillian Ryan discusses why so many families in tenement Dublin relied on moneylenders and how concerns about financial exploitation eventually led to a new community based approach to money lending.
The Bed of Bartholomew Mosse in 14 Henrietta Street
In this talk, tour guide Gus Keating traces the journey of Bartholomew Mosse from young surgeon to pioneering hospital founder, revealing the events that shaped his remarkable mission that would transform healthcare in 18th Century Dublin.
Childhood in the tenements of 20th century Dublin
In this talk, Historian in Residence for Children Lorcan McEvoy explores what childhood was like in Dublin's tenements during the twentieth century, drawing on historical records and personal recollections to uncover the experiences of young people.
Discoveries in the 1911 census about a family tied to 14 Henrietta Street
In this talk, tour guide Suzanne McKeon tells the deeply moving story of her great-grandmother, Kate McKeon, and highlights the harsh realities and profound resilience of families living in Dublin's tenements.
Homemade goods from early 20th century tenement life
In this talk, Engagement Coordinator Justine Murphy explores everyday life in early 20th-century Dublin tenements, focusing on how families adapted by reusing packaging and scrap materials to create basic furniture for their homes.
The Glimmer Man and his work around Dublin’s tenements
In this talk, tour guide Maria Treacy discusses everyday life in Dublin during the emergency. How fuel and gas shortages affected how families cooked and lived. It examines the restrictions on gas supply and how households tried to manage limited cooking time, often finding ways around official rules to feed their families.
If you are interested in being a Tour Guide at our award-winning museum, we are currently seeking guides who provide tours in English, Irish and/or Irish Sign Language (ISL) for appointment to a panel of preferred suppliers. We would be interested to hear from anyone who can demonstrate the necessary interest, skills and experience as outlined in the Open Call notice. Full details and how to apply here.