Heritage Week 2026 Evening Talk - The House of Read: Dublin's Oldst Merchant Store

Monday 17 August 2026
7pm – 8pm
4 Parliament Street, Dublin 2, D02 DP28

A discussion by Michael Branagan, author on Dublin's oldest merchant house, House of Read No 4 Parliament Street, the building history, the Read family and trade history.

From brewing ale and sheep farming in Kildare to the oldest cutlery shop in Dublin supplying cutlery, swords, corkscrews and an extensive range of medical instruments with a rich family tapestry including Arthur Guinness and West silverware in one of the last remaining intact Wide Street commissioners' buildings.

This is a free but ticketed event; Booking is essential. Get yours here