Teatime Talk: John Philpot Curran

“Grattan and Flood wrote for this very paper, the editor cried in his face. Irish volunteers. Where are you now? Established 1763. Dr Lucas. Who have you now like John Philpot Curran? Psha!” Chapter 7 (‘Aeolus’), Ulysses

14 Henrietta Street presents Teatime Talks, a series of talks inspired by the history and people of 14 Henrietta Street. By listening and engaging with visitors, historians, experts, local people, former tenement residents and their families, we continue to uncover, record and respond to the 300 year story of 14 Henrietta Street.

John Philpot Curran (1750-1817) was one of Ireland’s most extraordinary legal personalities and orators. Join writer, solicitor and relation of Curran, Ronan Sheehan, for this talk exploring his life and influence. The story of 14 Henrietta Street is forever linked to the law through King’s Inns, where John Philpot Curran is honoured to this day. His legendary legal defences of United Irishmen brought him to great prominence and earned the praise of Karl Marx. Curran was said by Daniel O’Connell to be “the soul of the Irish Republic.” He even made an appearance in James Joyce’s Ulysses!

This talk will take place in person on the 1st floor of the museum and can be accessed via lift.

Tickets are €5 general, €3 concession. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on +353 1 524 0383 or email us at info@14henriettastreet.ie.