Towns Towns had been rare in Ireland before the Plantations. The coming of the English and the fact that many of the planters felt insecure ...
Theatres Most towns had Assembly Rooms and theatres began to develop. One well known theatre was Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin.
Music was ...
Races and Hurling People of all classes and ages could enjoy coming together at the races or at hurling matches. These were popular means of entertainment ...
Bathing Swimming had been a pastime for the young and in the 18th century, sea bathing became fashionable. Tramore was described by a visitor as ...
Schools Some schools were set up with very little money as the schoolmaster rented or built a small hut which became the school room. For ...
Fairs Fairs days were great occasions. Beggars, pedlars, acrobats and ballad singers crowded into towns. Booths were set up by whiskey sellers ...
hospitals Disease was common and in Dublin many hospitals were established. With limited knowledge of infection, hospitals often killed rather ...
University During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, trinity College Dublin was established in 1592. Its stated aim was to help increase the knowledge ...
Early Georgian Churches In the early Georgian period architects were first employed professionally. The church in Moira at the top is really just a barn church ...
Alehouses and Taverns Alehouses and taverns were common in all the larger towns. Coffee houses began to be popular in the late 17th century. These were ...
