About
The point of this project is to allow people to discover an alternative history of Dublin, and to challenge the stereotypes that individuals may have when coming to Dublin and Ireland. Through the research and user testing element, we also discovered that many Dubliners were unaware of the history of Jewish Portobello. This project allows a deeper understanding of the varying degrees of culture that exist in our towns and cities. Using new media allows the stories to come alive and makes them more accessible.
Project
This project was inspired by the people and organisations trying to keep these stories alive, but also the individuals and groups who are trying to show us the true nature of a culture, how it lives, breathes and is forever changing. However, it is also important to understand that which has gone before, and understand we are more than the sum of our parts. These stories, and histories would not be possible without the people who had gone before. The main aim for this project was just to make the area more accessible, this will then allow you to delve deeper into the subject.
Colmán Stanley
"I am 26 years old and a native of Dublin. I have a BA in Music Technology and History from Maynooth University. I also have a keen interest in writing, audio, and history."
Brian Martin
"Originally from Scotland. I have a BA (hons) in Communications in Creative Media from DkIT. Married with 3 children, and my interests include design, football and travelling.
The Team
Further Reading and Links
Jewish Ireland in the Age of Joyce - Cormac Ó Gráda
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Jewish Ireland: A Social History - Ray Rivlin
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Dublin's Little Jerusalem - Nick Harris
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Jewish Dublin: Portraits of Life by the Liffey - Asher Benson
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The Yidiots Guide to Irish Jewish Family Ancestry - Stuart Rosenblatt
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Research
This project was conducted in part fulfilment for the degree of MSc in Emerging Media at Dublin City University. The research thesis connected with this project was entitled Cultural Heritage Learning Through New Media: A Self-guided Audio Walk Through Jewish Portobello. The main research question was to discover whether cultural heritage learning can be improved through new media. If you are interested in the topic, want to discover more, or would like to read the the thesis. Look for the DCU logo, and give it a click to download the PDF version.
