# Event Details - **Event Name**: Food and the Performance of Power in Sixteenth-Century Ireland - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: This is a discussion and tasting with Susan Flavin.About this EventBrewing Power: Food and Drink in Sixteenth-Century Ireland(This event is part of an interactive public lecture series at Dublin Castle)Dublin Castle is delighted to present a six-part public lecture series exploring how food and drink shaped everyday life, social relationships and authority in sixteenth-century Ireland. The series draws on new research conducted by the FoodCult project, led by Trinity historian Dr Susan Flavin, and moves between the kitchens of Dublin Castle and the reconstructed Tudor brew houses combining history, science, archaeology, craft and film.Food and the Performance of Power in Sixteenth-Century Ireland.Food was one of the most visible ways in which power was expressed in sixteenth-century Ireland - and one of the most demanding to sustain.Building on the evidence of the Dublin Castle household accounts, this lecture explores how food was used to project authority through abundance, hierarchy, ritual eating and hospitality. It examines what it meant to keep power visible at the table, including the scale of consumption and the expectation of generosity.The talk also considers the darker side of this system. By tracing how food and drink were sourced, moved and consumed, the lecture shows how colonial provisioning depended on extraction from Irish society, creating a system that was exploitative by design and unstable in practice.Link to the film Drunk? Adventures in Sixteenth-Century Brewing:https://vimeo.com/864341037/f0527aecddDate: Friday, 20th February, 2026Time: 7 pm – 8.30 pm (Doors open at 6.45 pm)Location: George’s Hall, The State Apartments, Dublin Castle Upper YardAdults (18+)Tickets: €7 (plus booking fee)Susan Flavin - Associate Professor of History, Trinity College Dublin; Principal Investigator, FoodCult - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dublin-2/food-and-the-performance-of-power-in-sixteenth-century-ireland/100001980814898684 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, nonprofit, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 8.48, max: 8.48, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Dublin 2 - **state**: DN - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Dublin Castle - **lat**: 53.3440476 - **long**: -6.2670053 - **full address**: Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Food and the Performance of Power in Sixteenth-Century Ireland - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c37d486fa02d19176833ab0dba700c03bb6627c5bfcf72ce75d5f2beb2c9fe20-rimg-w1200-h760-dc383228-gmir.jpg?v=1769234101 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Food and the Performance of Power in Sixteenth-Century Ireland being held? - **A:** Food and the Performance of Power in Sixteenth-Century Ireland takes place on Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Food and the Performance of Power in Sixteenth-Century Ireland? - **A:** Tickets for Food and the Performance of Power in Sixteenth-Century Ireland are priced at EUR 8 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionEUR 8 + EUR 1 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Food and the Performance of Power in Sixteenth-Century Ireland? - **A:** Food and the Performance of Power in Sixteenth-Century Ireland is organized by Dublin Castle, OPW. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Food and the Performance of Power in Sixteenth-Century Ireland is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dublin 2, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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