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The end of the Fitzwilliam era
after 600 years

Presented by Des Smyth
8.00pm Thursday 6^th February, 2020

The Anglo Norman Fitzwilliams came to Ireland at the end of the 12^th Century and were probably the most influential property- owning family in the greater Dublin area in the early 19^th century when the Fitzwilliam era came to an end.
The building in which the MMHS monthly talks are held is on the site of Mount Merrion Lodge built by Richard the 5^th Viscount Fitzwilliam in 1711.
This talk centres on the last three Viscounts, Richard 5^th, Richard 6^th and Richard 7^th and covers their influence in Developing Mount Merrion, Mount Merrion Avenue, Cross Avenue, Merrion Square, Fitzwilliam Square and other Georgian Dublin Streets.
Des Smyth is a member of Mount Merrion Historical Society. He secured The Lord Mayors Certificate in Local Studies in 2015 and has been very involved in local activities for the past 20+ years.
THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, MOUNT MERRION
Admission: Members No charge (see Season Membership)
Non-Members: €4.00 (Students €2.00)

email: mountmerrionhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
web site: www.mountmerrionhistorical.com
While the Society will endeavour to deliver the published agenda, lectures and speakers may be changed due to circumstances outside its control