Dublin By Lamplight refferences many locations in the play, that create a picturesque ideal of Dublin in the 19th century. It is important to understand the history of the locations that are mentioned within the context of the play because Ireland is heavily influenced by the past and the stories that shape it’s path. In the play, Translations, written by Brian Friel, one of the characters says that a name has an entire history attached to it. On this page are some of the locations that you will find mentioned in the play Dublin By Lamplight, and the history that lies behind the names of them.
-Amanda Martinali