Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle
Mon 9 Nov · 03:00
Dooly’s Hotel
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A talk titled Duelling and King's County, up to 1845 with Aidan Doyle is scheduled for Dooly's Hotel on Emmet Square in Birr on 9 November 2026. The event explores how duelling was used to settle disputes across the county before changing public attitudes brought the practice close to an end by 1845.
Discover the history of duelling in King’s County, now County Offaly, with historian and Clonmacnoise guide Aidan Doyle.
The talk explores how duelling was used to settle disputes and seek ‘satisfaction’ across the county for centuries, before changing public attitudes and stricter policing brought the practice close to an end by 1845.
The event takes place on Monday 9 November 2026 at Dooly’s Hotel, Emmet Square, Birr. The published listing does not provide a start time, so visitors should confirm the time with Birr Historical Society before travelling.
All are welcome. Admission is €5 per talk, with no advance-booking requirement stated.
Official tourism/source listing: Visit Offaly / Birr Historical Society.
This public event listing was added by GetEvents Local Event Guide to help people discover what’s happening locally. GetEvents.ie is not the organiser of this event and does not manage event access, updates or cancellations. Please check the organiser’s official channels for the latest information before attending.
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Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle takes place on Monday, 9 November 2026 at 03:00. The event runs until Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle is held at Dooly’s Hotel in Tullamore (Emmet Square, Birr).
Entry to Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle is free.
The forecast for Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle is Overcast · 8°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Dooly’s Hotel can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle can be booked via getevents.ie using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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A talk titled Duelling and King's County, up to 1845 with Aidan Doyle is scheduled for Dooly's Hotel on Emmet Square in Birr on 9 November 2026. The event explores how duelling was used to settle disputes across the county before changing public attitudes brought the practice close to an end by 1845.
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Discover the history of duelling in King’s County, now County Offaly, with historian and Clonmacnoise guide Aidan Doyle.
The talk explores how duelling was used to settle disputes and seek ‘satisfaction’ across the county for centuries, before changing public attitudes and stricter policing brought the practice close to an end by 1845.
The event takes place on Monday 9 November 2026 at Dooly’s Hotel, Emmet Square, Birr. The published listing does not provide a start time, so visitors should confirm the time with Birr Historical Society before travelling.
All are welcome. Admission is €5 per talk, with no advance-booking requirement stated.
Official tourism/source listing: Visit Offaly / Birr Historical Society.
This public event listing was added by GetEvents Local Event Guide to help people discover what’s happening locally. GetEvents.ie is not the organiser of this event and does not manage event access, updates or cancellations. Please check the organiser’s official channels for the latest information before attending.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle?
Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle takes place on Monday, 9 November 2026 at 03:00. The event runs until Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Where is Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle taking place?
Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle is held at Dooly’s Hotel in Tullamore (Emmet Square, Birr).
How much are tickets for Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle?
Entry to Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle is free.
What will the weather be like at Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle?
The forecast for Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle is Overcast · 8°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Dooly’s Hotel can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle?
Tickets for Duelling and King’s County, up to 1845 — Aidan Doyle can be booked via getevents.ie using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Free Entry
Date
Until Tuesday, 10 November 2026
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feels like 4°C · chance of rain 25% · wind 16 km/h
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Emmet Square, Birr
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