Monthly meetings of the RIYC Military History Group take place in the Drawing Room at 19.30hrs and all Members and their guests are welcome. There is an optional supper €38, in the Dining Room following the talk at 20.45hrs. All members welcome. Book with Catering.

Details of the speakers and topics coming up for 2025

Thursday 20 February: Dons, donors and dormers: The early residential buildings of Trinity College Dublin.  RIYC Member Andrew Somerville will deliver an illustrated talk on the early buildings of Trinity College Dublin, from the Elizabethan Quadrangle up to the residential ranges of the early eighteenth century.  He will also discuss where Trinity students came from geographically, socially, and denominationally? Some famous names appear – for example, Oliver Goldsmith, the United Irishman Henry Sheares, Douglas Hyde.  The talk is based on his book The early residential buildings of Trinity College Dublin. Thursday 20th February at 19.30hrs and is open to RIYC Members and guests. For optional supper afterwards book with [email protected]

Thursday 6 March:  Adventures on the Silk Road talk with RIYC member Des Cummins featuring his memorable travels across Uzbekistan and Turkey. Thursday 6th March at 19.30hrs and is open to RIYC Members and guests. For optional supper afterwards book with [email protected] 
 

Talks are free to RIYC members and their guests and will take place at 19.30hrs in the Drawing Room. Optional Supper available at €38, booking is essential. Book with Catering.
For more information about this group contact Winifred Kelliher or on 087 2446004