Echoes Through the Hallway: The Story of Ellis Court, Collins Barracks

Come join me to uncover the lives, struggles and transformation of a historic Dublin social housing scheme, shaped by 140 years of social change. Ellis Court, located on Benburb Street at Collins Barracks, earliest purpose built social-housing shemes. Built between 1885 and 1888 as part of Dublin Corporation's first public housing programme and designed by Daniel J. Freeman, it remains a rare and significant example of early artisan dwellings. folowing years of deterioration. Through exhibition, oral histories, and a developing digital archive, Ellis Court becomes a living case study of housing, dignity, and wellbeing across generations.. This date and time slot is booked out on Eventbrite. I booked a max of 12 places. If you are on the going list, there is a place for you. Please only RSVP if you intend on going. All members are responsible for their own Health & Safety at Meetups. I look forward to seeing you inside the entrance doors of Collins Barracks at 12.45pm. Talk starts at 1pm.