SDCC Libraries: The Kieran Swords Memorial Lecture

Tallaght Library

The Lives and Legacies of Robert Emmet and Anne Devlin with Liz Gillis

<p>Join historian Liz Gillis for a lecture on the lives and legacies of Robert Emmet and Anne Devlin. Devoted servant of Robert Emmet, Anne Delin lived in Rathfarnham where, in 1803, Emmet rented Butterfield House. As well as being Emmet's housekeeper Devlin became an accomplice in his plans for rebellion. After the failed insurrection, Butterfield House was raided and Anne Devlin was arrested and tortured but refused to share any information about Emmet. She was imprisoned in Kilmainham for high treason and was not released until 1806.</p><p>This lecture is dedicated to the memory of Kieran Swords, late County Librarian for SDCC Libraries. Kieran was passionate about local history and contributed enormously to the creation and development of the Local Studies Collection at the County Library in Tallaght. Kieran sadly passed away in 2015 and his loss is still greatly felt by SDCC Libraries and the the wider community.</p>

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