# griffith (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover griffith. Page: Feed: --- ## [Pubs and Gay Social Life in Dublin, 1923–1973 (2025 Book Chapter)](https://comeheretome.com/2025/11/15/pubs-and-gay-social-life-in-dublin-1923-1973-2025-book-chapter/) _2025-11-15 · Sam · Come Here To Me!_ During lockdown, I researched and wrote a long article on the history of gay-friendly pubs and venues in Dublin over a fifty-year period from the early Irish Free State in 1923 to the emergence of the first proto-gay rights group in 1973. I’m delighted that this work has now been published as a chapter \[ \] ## [Social/private club bars in Dublin (2025 map)](https://comeheretome.com/2025/06/08/social-private-club-bars-in-dublin-2025-map/) _2025-06-08 · Sam · Come Here To Me!_ This is an attempt to document all bars attached to social and private clubs in Dublin those run by sports clubs, community groups, trade unions, private members’ clubs, residents’ associations, and cultural organisations. Officially referred to as Registered Clubs, these venues do not appear in any centrally held register issued by Revenue. This is \[ \]