The wife and daughter of the late Dr Éamon Phoenix were among a large crowd who gathered to reflect on the remarkable contribution he made to an understanding of modern Irish history.
Contributions were heard from historians discussing Dr Phoenix's influence and on the themes and topics he explored during his life. The historian passed away in November last year.
The event at St Mary's College on Thursday afternoon, part of Féile an Phobail, included a panel discussion involving historians Margaret Ward, Jason Burke and Marie Coleman and chaired by The Irish News editor Noel Doran.
Dr Phoenix contributed a daily column on this day in history for The Irish News, a Féile media partner.
During the event, the late historian's wife Alice told the large crowd she is planning to start a foundation in remembrance of his name.
Féile organisers said there was an "absolutely packed hall" at St Mary's for Éamon Phoenix: His Impact and Legacy.
"The size of the crowd is a tribute to the great esteem that Eamon was held in across society," they added.
Speaking ahead of the event, Mr Doran said: "Éamon Phoenix was one of our most significant citizens in a range of different contexts so I am very much looking forward to a debate which will consider the full extent of his legacy.’’
