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Past Events and Appearances:

February, 2013. On-air radio interview on the ‘Georgian London – the West End’ book,
with Robert Elms, on BBC London.

February, 2013. Lecture on the ‘Irish Tower House’ to the Greystones Archaeological
and Historical Society, in Greystones, County Wicklow.

Featured Events

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Pat Dargan delivers lecture on ‘Georgian Limerick’  as part of the Open House Limerick event, October, 2012.


Video: Author Pat Dargan gives virtual tour of Georgian Limerick. 

 

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Villages of Garden County in the spotlight in new book
A RECENTLY published book has thrown the spotlight on the history and development of villages in the Garden County.  'Wicklow Villages - a Historical guide', which was written by Wicklow based author Pat Dargan and produced by the Heritage Office of Wicklow County Council, was unveiled at Tinakilly House in Rathnew.  Read More...

History talk on Slane architecture

‘Architecture is based on three elements - strength, commodity and light, ie how the structure is built, the building must be able to be used for the purpose for which it was built, and it must be a pleasing experience,’ explained Mr Dargan.In the 1760s a new town plan was laid out for Slane adjacent to earlier medieval settlement. It was laid out in a cross shaped. SLANE’S architecture is unique with its outstanding example of four Georgian houses situated in the centre of the village, outlined Pat Dargan, lecturer in physical planning and design at DIT, at the recent lecture organised by Slane Historical and Archaeological Society. Read More...





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