21/01/2014
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Launch of the South Dublin Libraries and Irish Life and Lore Jacob’s Oral History Project - Thursday 23rd January 2014.
The story of W & R Jacob is the story of an indigenous Irish industry, one which celebrated 150 years of successful existence in 2001. It is the story of an industry which became part of the fabric of Dublin through providing jobs for generations of inhabitants.
The course of Irish industrial and social history is mirrored in the story of W & R Jacobs. The company and its employees have their own story to tell of events such as the 1913 lockout; World War I; the 1916 rising; the development of export markets and a presence in foreign markets; the growth of the Irish Free State; the merger with Boland’s to form Irish Biscuits; the move from its city base to Tallaght, its aquisition by multinational companies, to the ultimate closure of the Tallaght factory in 2009.
The voices and memories of the former staff of this iconic biscuit factory have been recorded for the Jacob’s Oral History Project which will be launched at the County Library, Tallaght on Thursday 23rd January at 7:00 pm.
South Dublin Libraries is also delighted to present an exhibition of Jacob’s ephemera and memorabilia at the County Library, Tallaght from Thursday 23rd January to Saturday 22nd February 2014. Library opening hours are Monday – Friday 9:45 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 9:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The exhibition will include lots of memorabilia, including photographs, ephemera and vintage biscuit tins. It’s sure to bring back plenty of memories!
For further information contact: Síle Coleman at the County Library in Tallaght on 4620073 or scoleman@sdublincoco.ie or Maurice O’Keeffe of Irish Life and Lore on 066 7121991 or info@irishlifeandlore.com