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Sat 24th 11:00 12:00

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Whale Watch Ireland 2013Join the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group for aguided, land-based whale watch. No bookingsnecessary. Dress appropriately for the weather,bring binoculars. There may be a short walk toelevated watch sites. There is, of course, noguarantee of sightings.Venue: Bloody Bridge, Bloody Bridge car park.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group(IWDG)Name: David WilliamsEmail: [email protected]: 086 3850568Website: www.iwdg.ie


Sun 18th 14:00 17:00

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Heritage Week Tour: Ancient Boatsin the National MuseumJourney around the Museum with us and learnmore about the boats on display including aboat made of gold! No booking required.Limited places, first come basis.Venue: National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: Free Organiser: National Museum of Ireland-ArchaeologyName: Mary-Jane FitzsimonsEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6486332Website: www.museum.ie


Wed 21st 11:00 11:45

Lunchtime Lecture: The O’Davorensof CahermacnaghtenDr Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, School of Geography& Archaeology, NUI Galway: ‘The O’Davorensof Cahermacnaghten: a learned family ofBrehon lawyers and their scholarly networks’.Lunchtime lecture to coincide with libraryexhibition: ‘Aon amharc ar Éirinn / a glimpseof Ireland’: ancient Irish families and theirbooks.Venue: Meeting Room, Royal Irish Academy,19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Cost: Free Organiser: Royal Irish Academy LibraryName: Bernadette CunninghamEmail: [email protected]: 01 6762570


Wed 21st 13:00 14:00

Heritage Week Tour: A History ofIreland in 10 ArchaeologicalObjects! Join us for a tour inspired by the recent RoyalIrish Academy publication, ‘A History ofIreland in 100 Objects’, including the iconic‘Tara’ Brooch. No booking required. Placeslimited, allocated on a first come basis. Meet atthe reception desk. Venue: National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. Cost: Free Organiser: National Museum of Ireland-ArchaeologyName: Mary-Jane FitzsimonsEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6486332Website: www.museum.ie


Thu 22nd 11:00 12:00

Sun 25th 15:30 16:30

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Heritage Week Tour: Bog Bodies Examine Iron Age finds from Irish wetlandsincluding bog butter and the mysterious 2,000year old bog bodies. No booking required.Places limited, first come basis. Meet at thereception desk. Venue: National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: Free Organiser: National Museum of Ireland-ArchaeologyName: Mary-Jane FitzsimonsEmail: [email protected]: 01 6486332Website: www.museum.ie


Fri 23rd 11:00 12:00

The Technologies of theEcclesiastical: From Early MedievalScribing to Modern ArchaeologicalTechniquesJoin the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Irelandand the Discovery Programme to examine thestory of Early Medieval Scribes with TimO’Neill, scribe. Learn about the latestArchaeological techniques adding to ourunderstanding of this fascinating period. Venue: RSAI Society House, 63 MerrionSquare, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Royal Society of Antiquaries ofIreland and the Discovery ProgrammeName: Niamh Mc CabeEmail: [email protected]: 01 6761749Website: www.rsai.ie


Sat 24th 10:00 17:00

Ogham in 3D talkTalk on the Ogham in 3D project including apresentation of recently scanned 3D digitalmodels of Ogham stones. Parking limited.Venue: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies,10 Burlington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.Cost: Free

Organiser: Dublin Institute for AdvancedStudiesName: Nora WhiteEmail: [email protected]: 01 6140100Website: www.ogham.celt.dias.ie


Wed 21st & Thu 22nd 13:00 13:30

Audioguide to Viking and MedievalDublinImmerse yourself in the story of Viking andMedieval Dublin with this critically acclaimedguide. Have you ever wondered how Dublingot its name? Or where Medieval Dublinerswent for a pint? Download this audioguide toexperience life in Viking and Medieval Dublin!This audio tour will help you travel backwardsin time, to strip back the metal, glass andconcrete of modern Dublin and replace it withtimber, wattle, thatch and stone. Combiningthe latest archaeological evidence withhistorical sources, this guide offers an insightand introduction into how Dublin developedinto the thriving modern capital of Ireland.The guide can be enjoyed around the streets ofDublin or from the comfort of your ownhome. Available to download from our websiteat www.abartaaudioguides.com.Venue: Viking and Medieval Dublin, Startingpoint - Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin City.Cost: Audioguide €1.99. Normal site visitoradmission fees apply.Organiser: Abarta AudioguidesName: Neil JackmanEmail: [email protected]: 01 6519460Website: www.abartaaudioguides.com/

Date: Available to download at any time.

Heritage Week ArchaeologyLecture - Quest for the TitanicDiver Rory Golden will trace the challengesand successes of the original search for andsubsequent artefact recovery expeditions to, aunique wreck. This audio visual presentation

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includes Rory Golden’s own experiences as thefirst Irish diver to visit the ship on the sea bed,nearly 4km deep, in a submersible, on twooccasions. Booking essential. Venue: The Ceramics Room, first floor,National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology,Kildare Street, Dublin 2. Cost: Free Organiser: National Museum of Ireland-ArchaeologyName: Mary-Jane FitzsimonsEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6486332 Website: www.museum.ie


Sat 17th 12:00 13:00

Fragments of Lives Past:Archaeological Objects from IrishNational Road SchemesA seminar on archaeological excavations andfindings on national road schemes. Booking ispreferable.Venue: The City Wall Space, Wood QuayVenue, Dublin City Council, Wood Quay,Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Roads AuthorityName: Lillian ButlerEmail: [email protected]: 01 6658859Website: www.nra.ie/Archaeology


Thu 22nd 09:30 18:30

Archives Registry of Deeds ArchivesThe Registry of Deeds has over 5 millionrecords of land transactions dating from 1708.The tour also includes a display of Memorialsof famous public figures. Our Archives arehoused in the south wing of King’s Inns, whichis the 3rd and last of the great Gandon majorpublic buildings. It is the only one of hisbuildings not to have been destroyed andreconstructed during its lifetime. Two, onehour-long tours.

Venue: Registry of Deeds, Henrietta Street,Dublin 1.Cost: Free. Booking essential.Organiser: Registry of DeedsName: Daire GuideraEmail: [email protected]: (01)8716518Website: www.prai.ie


Mon 19th - Fri 23rd 11:00 12:00

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The Evolution of GuinnessAdvertisingA look at iconic Guinness advertising from the1920s to the present day, including a guidedwalk-through of the Guinness Storehouseadvertising exhibition by archivist SarahPoutch. 25 places available. Tickets will beallocated on a first come, first served basis sopre-booking is essential. To reserve your ticketplease email:[email protected] ortelephone: +353 1 408 4800.Venue: Guinness Archive, GuinnessStorehouse, St. James’ Gate, Dublin 8.Cost: Free. Includes complimentary pass to theGuinness Storehouse.Organiser: Guinness ArchiveName: Sarah PoutchEmail: [email protected]: 01 4712616Website: www.guinness-storehouse.com


Wed 21st 13:00 14:00

Treasures of the Guinness ArchiveHistorian Barry O’Connor, cataloguer of theextensive artefact collection of the GuinnessArchive, sheds light on some of these treasures,which relate not only to the company’s historybut that of the local area too. Including aresuch gems as the Rialto Bell. 25 places available.Tickets will be allocated on a first come, firstserved basis so pre-booking is essential. Toreserve your ticket please email:

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[email protected] ortelephone: +353 1 408 4800Venue: Guinness Archive, GuinnessStorehouse, St. James’ Gate, Dublin 8.Cost: Free. Includes complimentary pass to theGuinness StorehouseOrganiser: Guinness ArchiveName: Sarah PoutchEmail: [email protected]: 01 4712616Website: www.guinness-storehouse.com


Fri 23rd 13:00 14:00

Folklore Mystical Theatre Performance at Phoenix Park (Farmleigh)Alive-O Productions and the OPW present‘Grainne Galaxy & The Cosmic Cauldron - Afree family theatre show. Time travellerGrainne has landed in Farmleigh from the paston a mission. Urgent! Can you help her beforethe universe is turned to cottage cheese?Venue: Farmleigh, Phoenix Park, Meet atFarmleigh reception 15 minutes before theshow.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Alive-O Productions/OPWName: Camille DoneganEmail: [email protected]: 087 6774714Website: www.aliveoproductions.ie


Sun 25th 13:00 13.30

14:00 14.30

Traditional MusicThe Horse Shoe violin shop and art gallerycelebrates National Heritage Week 2013 withtraditional Irish music and an art exhibition onthe vernacular architecture of Fingal, past andpresent. Musicians are welcome.Venue: The Horse Shoe, No. 85 Capel Street,Dublin 1.

Cost: FreeOrganiser: Brendan P LynchEmail: [email protected]: 086 3473069


Sat 17th 11:00 17:00

Sun 18th 12:00 16:00

Mon 19th - Wed 21st 11:00 17:00

Fri 23rd & Sat 24th 11:00 17:00

Sun 25th 12:00 17:00

‘The War of the Two Kings’: AMusical Trip from the Battle of theBoyne to the Siege of LimerickA musical tour of one of Ireland’s mosthistorical periods, 1689-1691 & the WilliamiteWar in Ireland with Lilibulero, an exciting newIrish fusion music group. Featuring musicrelating to and from the time of the ‘War of theTwo Kings’, this concert will take the audienceon an unforgettable trip from the Boyne toLimerick.Venue: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’sClose, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Saint Patrick’s CathedralName: Andrew SmithEmail: [email protected]: 01 4539472Website: www.stpatrickscathedral.ie


Tue 20th 19:30 20:15

Lunchtime Chamber Music Recitalsat Saint Patrick’s CathedralA varied programme of chamber music forNational Heritage Week, daily from 19-23August in the newly renovated Lady Chapel inSaint Patrick’s Cathedral.Venue: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’sClose, Dublin 8.Cost: Free (Quote ‘Heritage Week Recital’ atthe door).Organiser: Saint Patrick’s CathedralName: Andrew Smith

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Email: [email protected]: 01 4539472Website: www.stpatrickscathedral.ie


Mon 19th - Fri 23rd 13:15 13:45

Organ Recital at Saint Patrick’sCathedralOrgan recital by David Leigh, AssistantOrganist of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin.Venue: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’sClose, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Saint Patrick’s CathedralName: Andrew SmithEmail: [email protected]: 01 4539472Website: www.stpatrickscathedral.ie


Mon 19th 18:30 19:15

Organ Recital at Saint Patrick’sCathedralStuart Nicholson, Organist and Master of theChoristers at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, presentsa recital of international repertoire.Venue: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’sClose, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Saint Patrick’s CathedralName: Andrew SmithEmail: [email protected]: 01 4539472Website: www.stpatrickscathedral.ie


Wed 21st 18:30 19:15

Organ Recital at Saint Patrick’sCathedralAn organ recital inspired by jazz music byDaivd Leigh, Assistant Organist of SaintPatrick’s Cathedral.

Venue: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’sClose, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Saint Patrick’s CathedralName: Andrew SmithEmail: [email protected]: 01 4539472Website: www.stpatrickscathedral.ie


Fri 23rd 18:30 19:15

Summer at NCH LAPDLiam O’Flynn, Andy Irvine, Paddy Glackin,Dónal Lunny. Liam, Andy, Paddy & Dónal, akaLAPD, collectively inhabited the bands Planxty,The Bothy Band, Sweeney’s Men, MovingHearts and many more through decades ofIrish music. Anyone who was lucky enough toattend their performances will testify that theirenergy and amazing telepathic chemistry hasn’twaned. Venue: National Concert Hall, EarlsfortTerrace, Dublin 2.Cost: €35Organiser: National Concert hall Name: Catherine KirbyEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 4170023 Website: www.nch.ie


Sat 17th 20:00 22:30

Music Recital: Folk and OperaPiecesAn evening celebrating our musical heritage,with Donna Gallagher (Soprano), RebeccaDraisey-Collinshaw (oboe) and NiamhKinsella (Piano). Venue: Cabra Library, Navan Road, Dublin 7.Cost: Free. Booking Advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8691414Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie

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Mon 19th 18:30 19:30

Music: Traditional Irish Concert inthe Gardens with Mick O’Brien andFamilyMick will be joined by family and friends in aninformal concert in the gardens to celebrateNational Heritage Week. The O’Briens arehighly regarded performers and teachers of theuniquely Irish Uilleann Pipes and traditionalIrish instruments. Venue: National Botanic Gardens of Ireland,Glasnevin, Dublin 9.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Botanic Gardens ofIrelandName: Felicity GaffneyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8570909Website: www.nationalbotanicgardens.ie


Wed 21st 15:00 16:30

Summer ConcertYoung musicians from the United States,continental Europe and Ireland collaborate topresent a lunchtime concert of beautifulclassical favourites. Participants of theInternational Music Summer School 2013,both Irish and international, perform aselection of delightful classical pieces for violin,viola, cello and piano.Venue: St. Anne’s, Dawson Street.Cost: DonationOrganiser: International Summer MusicSchool 2013Name: Adele O’DwyerEmail: [email protected]: 078 6855050Website: www.Learning-Experiences-Ireland.com


Fri 23rd 13:15 14:15

Storytelling with Niall de BúrcaBe enthralled by these magically spun tales astold by Niall in this garden temple setting atCasino Marino. Places limited. Bookingessential.Venue: Casino Marino, off CherrymountCrescent, Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3.Cost: Free Organiser: Casino Marino / OPWName: Ruth KellyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8331618Website: www.heritageireland.ie


Sat 24th 15:00 16:00

Cylinder Recordings of IrishTraditional MusicExhibition of early cylinder recordings of Irishtraditional music, which date from c. 1900,with phonographs, moulds, images and printedmaterials. The exhibition is supported bydigitised cylinder recordings, which can beheard at www.itma.ieVenue: Irish Traditional Music Archive, 73Merrion Square, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Irish Traditional Music ArchiveName: Elaina SolonEmail: [email protected]: 01 6619699Website: www.itma.ie


Mon 19th - Sat 24th 10:00 17:00

Tales of Irish Myths & Legends Visitors of all ages are invited to venturethrough the museum’s Time Vaults where talesfrom Irish folklore will be told by candlelight.The resident story teller will be on hand tobring to life the many Irish myths & legendsincluding the Salmon of Knowledge and CuChulainn. Venue: The National Wax Museum PLUS,Foster Place, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Cost: Adults €12, Students/Seniors/Teenagers

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€10, Child €8, Family 2+2 €35Organiser: The National Wax Museum PLUS Name: Lisa JamesonEmail: [email protected]: 01 6718373Website: www.waxmesumplus.ie


Sat 17th - Mon 19th 12:00 17:00

Genealogy Aspects of Surnames in IrishPlacenamesJoin Dr Conchubhar Ó Crualaoich, lecturerand author for a talk on ‘Aspects of Surnamesin Irish Placenames’. Dr Conchubhar ÓCrualaoich will be publishing a two volumebook on the Placenames of Wexford later thisyear. Have you ever been interested inresearching your roots, but unsure of where tostart? To celebrate National Heritage Week theNational Library of Ireland has orgainsed aseries of lunchtime lectures on genealogy.Venue: The National Library of Ireland,Kildare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: Free. No Booking Required.Organiser: The National Library of IrelandName: Learning and Outreach DepartmentEmail: [email protected]: 01 6030259Website: www.nli.ie


Mon 19th 13:00 13:30

Your Family History; Starting theSearch by Dr. Máire KennedyFind out where to begin your search. Explorethe resources available at Dublin City Libraryand Archive, Pearse Street.Venue: Ballyfermot Library, Ballyfermot Road,Dublin 10.Cost: Free. Booking Advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]

Telephone: 01 6269324 Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Thu 22nd 15:00 16:00

Genealogy at the Guinness ArchiveInterested in tracing your Guinness family tree?This talk by archivist Sarah Poutch will guideyou through the genealogy resources availableat the Guinness Archive. 25 places available.Tickets will be allocated on a first come, firstserved basis so pre-booking is essential. Toreserve your ticket please email:[email protected] ortelephone: +353 1 408 4800Venue: Guinness Archive, GuinnessStorehouse, St. James’ Gate, Dublin 8.Cost: Free. Includes complimentary visitor passto the Guinness Storehouse.Organiser: Guinness ArchiveName: Sarah PoutchEmail: [email protected]: 01 4712616Website: www.guinness-storehouse.com


Mon 19th 13:00 14:00

New Genealogical Resources FromThe National ArchivesJoin Catriona Crowe from the NationalArchives as she talks about new genealogicalresources from the National Archives. CatrionaCrowe is Head of Special Projects at theNational Archives of Ireland. Finding YourRoots? There are a number of free lunchtimetalks on Genealogy at the National Library ofIreland this summer. See www.nli.ie for details.Venue: The National Library of Ireland,Kildare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: Free. No booking required, just pop in onthe day.Organiser: The National Library of IrelandName: Education and OutreachEmail: [email protected]: 01 6030259

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Thu 22nd 13:00 13:30

Start Your Family HistoryStart your family history with hourly lectureson Irish genealogy and free access tofindmypast.ie, with nearly 70 million records.Access millions of family history records onlibrary PCs or speak to experts and get adviceon tracing your ancestors. There will be hourlylectures at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and2.30pm.Venue: Dublin City Library & Archive, PearseStreet, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Findmypast.ie/Eneclann/DublinCity Library & ArchivesName: Cliona WeldonEmail: [email protected]: 01 671 5110Website: www.findmypast.ie


Wed 21st 11:00 16:00

Talk: “Homes for Heroes” IrishSailors and Soldiers Land TrustJoin genealogists Elizabeth Craven & MargaretBonar for a talk on “Homes for Heroes” IrishSailors and Soldiers Land Trust. MargaretBonar and Elizabeth are founder members ofthe Old Killester Society, Dublin. Have you everbeen interested in researching your roots, butunsure of where to start? The National Libraryof Ireland is running a series of free lunchtimetalks on Genealogy this summer. Seewww.nli.ie for more details.Venue: The National Library of Ireland,Kildare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: The National Library of IrelandName: Learning and OutreachEmail: [email protected]: 01 6030200Website: www.nli.ie


Wed 21st 13:00 13:30

Dating Irish Family PhotographsJoin Orla Fitzpatrick, historian and blogger, fora lunchtime lecture on ‘Dating Irish FamilyPhotographs’. For more information on OrlaFitzpatrick see her blog www.jacolette.com. Avariety of historians and genealogists will visitthe National Library of Ireland this summer.See www.nli.ie for further details. As part of theNLI’s contribution to National Heritage Week,we are hosting a series of lunchtime lectures ondifferent aspects of Irish family historyresearch.Venue: The National Library of Ireland,Kildare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: The National Library of IrelandName: Learning and OutreachEmail: [email protected]: 01 6030200Website: www.nli.ie


Fri 23rd 13:00 13:30

Your Family History: Starting theSearch Find out where to begin your search. Explorethe resources available at Dublin City Libraryand Archive, Pearse Street.Venue: Inchicore Library, 34 Emmet Road,Dublin 8.Cost: Free. Booking Advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 4533793 Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Mon 19th 18:30 19:30

Roman Catholic Parish Registers: A Vital 19th Century SourceDon’t miss this opportunity to attend this talkby genealogist and historical researcher, MáireMac Conghail, who is currently vice-president

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of the Association of Professional Genealogistsin Ireland. To celebrate National Heritage Week2013 the National Library of Ireland is runninga series of genealogy lunchtime talks.Venue: The National Library of Ireland,Kildare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: Free. No booking required.Organiser: The National Library of IrelandName: Learning & Outreach DepartmentEmail: [email protected]: 01 6030200Website: www.nli.ie


Tue 20th 13:00 13:30

Geology What Is Dublin Made Of? Tour & Family TrailArchitecture, history, and geology combine inthis expert self-guided walk. Jurassic fossilsincluded as well as an activity trail for families.Download the MP3 tour from our website toenjoy at your own pace. Activity trail (PDF) forages 9+. Audio & app tour, from the heart ofViking Dublin to Georgian St Stephen’s Green.Allow 2 hours.Venue: Start outside St Audoen’s Church, HighStreet, Dublin 2.Cost: €1.99 / €3.98Organiser: Ingenious IrelandEmail: [email protected]: www.ingeniousireland.ie/podcast-audio-tours/dublin-on-the-rocks/


Historic Buildings & Gardens Guided Tour of Freemasons’ HallVisitors will be guided through the rooms ofthis Victorian Hall, home of the headquartersof Irish Freemasonry since 1869. Booking isessential as places are limited. Two, two-hourtours daily at 11:30 and 14:30.Venue: Freemasons’ Hall, 17 Molesworth Street.Cost: Free

Organiser: Grand Lodge of FreemasonsName: Rebecca HayesEmail: [email protected]: 01 6795465Website: www.irish-freemasons.org


Sat 17th - Sun 25th 11:30 13:30

14:30 16:30

Not Just a Walk in the ParkA walk to some interesting monuments in thePhoenix Park. Discover their hidden history.Meet at the Visitor Centre. No bookingnecessary.Venue: Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, PhoenixPark, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: O.P.WName: Maeve RiceEmail: phoenixparkvisitorcentre.ieTelephone: 01 6770095


Wed 21st 12:00 13:00

Walmer Villa, St. Francis HospiceRaheny - Open to the PublicWalmer Villa will be open to the public onSaturday, 24th August and Sunday, 25th August2013 from 12.00 noon to 3.00 p.m. WalmerVilla is a restored 19th Century Villa, originallybuilt by the Duff family in 1815, and now usedby St. Francis Hospice.Venue: Walmer Villa, St. Francis Hospice,Station Road, Raheny, Dublin 5.Cost: FreeOrganiser: St. Francis HospiceName: Angela CoughlanEmail: [email protected]: 01 8327535


Sat 24th 12:00 15:00

Sun 25th 12:00 15:00

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Then And Now - The Story Of OurChurch Over 150 YearsThe story of our building, our people and ouractivities as a Christian community will bepresented. A display of historical artefacts andour current restoration project and activitieswill be available. On Sundays you are invited tojoin us for worship. There will not be a heritagepresentation on these days.Venue: Abbey Presbyterian Church, 17 ParnellSquare, Dublin 1.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Abbey Presbyterian ChurchName: Robert PoyntonEmail: [email protected]: 086 8368768Website: www.abbeychurch.ie/


Sat 17th 11:00 15:00

Sun 18th 11:00 13:00

Mon 19th - Sat 24th 11:00 15:00

Guided Tour of The Old GlebeHouse and GardenVisit this former rectory, dating back to circa1720. Conducted tours of this historic houseand gardens are free of charge during NationalHeritage Week. Tours hourly, starting on thehour.Venue: The Old Glebe, Main Street, NewcastleCost: FreeOrganiser: The Old GlebeName: Frank KerinsEmail: [email protected]: 087 2588356


Sat 17th 10:00 14:00

Mon 19th - Sat 24th 10:00 14:00

‘A Classical Eye: Lord Charlemonts’Vision For A View From CasinoMarino’ With Pat LiddyPat Liddy paints a picture of the Neo-Classicalvision Lord Charlemont planned for his 18th

Century Marino demesne. Meet at CasinoMarino to start at 3pm. No booking necessary.Venue: Casino Marino, Cherrymount Crescent,off Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3.Cost: Free Organiser: Casino Marino / OPWName: Ruth KellyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8331618Website: www.heritageireland.ie


Sun 25th 15:00 16:30

Historic Tour of Royal College ofSurgeons in IrelandRCSI will run daily historic tours of the Collegefrom 20th - 22nd August.Venue: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland(RCSI), 123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.Cost: Free Organiser: Royal College of Surgeons inIrelandName: Robert MageeEmail: [email protected]: 01 4022196Website: www.rcsi.ie


Tue 20th - Thu 22nd 11:00 12:30

Irish Roots: Walking through theGardens’ PastPlant-hunters, botanists, poets andphilosophers have all been associated with theGardens. Join us for this history-themed tourshowcasing the rich heritage that is theNational Botanic Gardens.Venue: National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin,Dublin 9.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Botanic GardensName: Felicity GaffneyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8570909Website: www.botanicgardens.ie

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Sat 17th & Sun 18th 14:30 15:30

Sat 24th & Sun 25th 14:30 15:30

Finglas Heritage WalkHeritage walk of historic sites of interest in andaround Finglas village, Tour includes a visit toSt. Canices Graveyard led by Historian PatLiddy. Also a visit to some of the historicalpoints of interest on our new Heritage Trail,launching early summer 2013.Venue: Finglas Civic Centre Dublin CityCouncil, Mellowes Road, Finglas, Dublin11(Beside Finglas Leisure Centre).Cost: FreeOrganiser: Dublin City CouncilName: Serena Moriarty MackenEmail: [email protected]: 01 2225412


Thu 22nd 18:30 20:00

‘Thou shalt not know exactly whatthou dost, but thou shalt do it’:Contemporary Games in a HistoricSetting Do you want to brave ridicule under the eyes ofgods, royals, viceroys and a few fellow mortals?Join us for a ‘do it’ session in Dublin Castle.Booking essential, by Email or phone. Venue: Exact meeting point upon booking,Dublin Castle, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Office of Public WorksName: Jenny PapassotiriouEmail: [email protected]: 01 6458812


Mon 19th 18:00 19:00

Dublin Castle: The TextualPerspective

Liven up the castle with your own readings!You have from 20sec to 4min to share a piece(of poetry, prose, history or science) of yourchoice. Everyone is welcome to join in andattend this quirky event taking place in DublinCastle. Organised only by prior arrangement,please book by Email or phone. Venue: Dublin Castle - Exact meeting pointupon booking, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Office of Public WorksName: Jenny PapassotiriouEmail: [email protected]: 01 6458812


Fri 23rd 18:15 19:30

A Tour of Arbour Hill CemeteryA talk focusing on the ‘hallowed ground’ of the14 executed leaders of the 1916 rising.Encompassing its many interesting buildingsand monuments with little known facts aboutthe surrounding area. Meet at the cemeterygate at 13.45.Venue: Arbour Hill Cemetery, Arbour Hill,Rear of Nation Museum of Ireland (CollinsBarracks), Dublin 7.Cost: FreeOrganiser: O.P.WName: Eamonn ClarkeEmail: [email protected]: 01 8155900


Sat 17th 14:00 15:00

Free Guided ToursFree guided tours of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.Explore this Medieval Cathedral with a guideand discover the extensive and interestinghistory of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and DublinVenue: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’sClose, Dublin 8.Cost: Free (Quote ‘Heritage Week 15.30 tour’ atthe door).Organiser: Saint Patrick’s CathedralName: Andrew SmithEmail: [email protected]: 01 4539472

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Mon 19th - Fri 23rd 15:30 16:15

The Farmleigh Clock TowerA talk about the landmark clock tower in thegrounds of Farmleigh House. This tower isseen from most of west Dublin, find out aboutits designer Sir Howard Grubb and its functionat the Guinness House. No booking necessary.Come to main Farmleigh reception 15 minutesbefore the tour.Venue: Farmleigh, Farmleigh, Castleknock,Phoenix Park, Dublin 15.Cost: FreeOrganiser: O.P.WName: Don RossEmail: [email protected]: 01 8155900


Sun 18th 14:00 15:00

Past Lives: The Memorials of SaintPatrick’s Cathedral DublinA talk on the many memorials of SaintPatrick’s Cathedral with noted Cathedralhistorian Albert Fenton.Venue: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’sClose, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Saint Patrick’s CathedralName: Andrew SmithEmail: [email protected]: 01 4539472Website: www.stpatrickscathedral.ie


Wed 21st 19:30 20:15

Gallery Talk: ‘EuropeanMasterpieces’An illustrated talk on highlights of the Gallery’sEuropean collection

Venue: National Gallery Lecture Theatre, ClareStreet, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Sat 17th, Tue 20th,Fri 23rd & Sat 24th 15:00 15:45

Explorer for FamiliesTo celebrate National Heritage Week ourExplorer family programme will look atIMMA’s formal gardens, followed by a hands-on activity responding to the same. Explorer isIMMA’s programme for families, which invitesfamilies to explore aspects of the collection,exhibitions and building, followed by a creativeresponse.Venue: Irish Museum of Modern Art, RoyalHospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Irish Museum of Modern ArtName: Katy FitzpatrickEmail: [email protected]: 01 6129914Website: www.imma.ie


Sun 18th & Sun 25th 14:00 16:00

St James’ Gate: An ArchitecturalWalking TourA chance to see the unique architecture of StJames’ Gate up close during a guided tour bythe Guinness Archivist, Eibhlin Roche. 15places available. Tickets will be allocated on afirst come, first served basis so pre-booking isessential. To reserve your ticket please email:[email protected] ortelephone: +353 1 408 4800Venue: Guinness Archive, GuinnessStorehouse, St. James’ Gate, Dublin 8.Cost: Free. Includes complimentary pass to the

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Guinness Storehouse.Organiser: Guinness ArchiveName: Sarah PoutchEmail: [email protected]: 01 4712616Website: www.guinness-storehouse.com


Thu 22nd 13:00 14:00

14.00 15.00

Andrew Carnegie; The Library ManBy Brendan LangleyAndrew Carnegie came from humblebeginnings to great riches and hisphilanthropy, fortunately for public libraries,included Ireland.In association with the Ballsbridge,Donnybrook and Sandymount HistoricalSociety. Venue: Pembroke Library, Anglesea Road,Dublin 4.Cost: Free. Booking essential.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 6689575Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Tue 20th 18:30 19:30

Guided Tours: St Audeon’s ChurchSelf-guide, or take a lively guided tour of thisancient building dating from 1190 andretaining many of its original features. St.Audoen’s Church Visitor Centre will host otherfamily-friendly events during NationalHeritage Week. Contact the Visitor Centre fordetails.Venue: St Audoen’s Church Visitor Centre,Cornmarket, (near High Street).Cost: FreeOrganiser: St Audoen’s Church Visitor Centre(OPW)Name: Catherine O’ConnorEmail: [email protected]: 01 6770088

Website: www.heritageireland.ie


Sat 17th 09:30 16:45

Sun 18th 12:00 16:45

Mon 19th - Sat 24th 09:30 16:45

Sun 25th 12:00 16:45

Art Deco Style at DrumcondraLibrary by Susan Roundtree A presentation on the architectural history ofthe library and the Art Deco style in buildingdesign. Susan Roundtree is a Senior Architectwith Dublin City Council.Venue: Drumcondra Library, MillmountAvenue, Dublin 9.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8377206Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Tue 20th 18:30 19:30

Dublin’s Victorian Heritage byMichael BarryMichael Barry, author of ‘Victorian DublinRevealed’, tells the story of Victorian Dublin asthe origin of our modern city. Wheelchair usersplease contact the library in advance.Venue: Phibsboro’ Library, Blacquiere Bridge,Dublin 7. Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8304341 Website: [email protected]


Mon 19th 18:30 19:30

Dublin’s Victorian Heritage byMichael BarryMichael Barry, author of “Victorian Dublin

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Revealed”, tells the story of Victorian Dublin asthe origin of our modern city.Venue: Terenure Library, Templeogue Road,Dublin 6.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 4907035Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Wed 21st 18:30 19:30

Cleaning Carpenter’s Lady Chapel:A Review of the Recent RepairProgramme in the Lady Chapel atSaint Patrick’s Cathedral.A talk on the on the recent restoration of the13th century Lady Chapel in Saint Patrick’sCathedral, by the Cathedral architect, JohnBeauchamp. Following a huge programme ofwork over the last 8 months, the Lady Chapelhas been re-opened.Venue: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’sClose, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Saint Patrick’s CathedralName: Andrew SmithEmail: [email protected]: 01 4539472Website: www.stpatrickscathedral.ie


Mon 19th 19:30 20:15

Pat Coldrick, Virtuoso Guitar in aNeo-Classical Garden Temple Enjoy an afternoon of iconic & original worksfor guitar with Pat Coldrick in this gardentemple setting of Marino. Outdoor event,weather permitting. Bring an umbrella just incase! Contact Casino Marino for bookingdetails.Venue: Casino Marino, off CherrymountCrescent, Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3.Cost: Free Organiser: Casino Marino / OPWName: Ruth KellyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8331618

Website: www.heritageireland.ie


Sun 18th 17:00 18:00

Tales From The BarracksWalking Tour of Collins Barracks with curatorLar Joye, National Museum of Ireland. Explorethe site of the Royal Barracks (later CollinsBarracks) within the grounds of what is nowthe National Museum of Ireland.Venue: National Museum of Ireland,Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks,Dublin 7.Cost: Free. Booking Required. Places limited.Organiser: National Museum of Ireland/Historical Insights/ History IrelandName: Eimir O’BrienEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6486453Website: www.museum.ie/www.historicaltours.ie


Wed 21st 11:30 12:30

Merrion Square Open DayAn opportunity to visit houses not normallyopen and explore the rich heritage of MerrionSquare and its surroundings.Venue: Merrion Square.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Merrion Square InnovationNetworkName: Simon LincolnEmail: [email protected]: 01 6633040Website: www.merrionsquare.ie


Sat 24th 10:00 17:00

Lost Treasure of Dublin Bay: LordCharlemonts’ Marino Demesnewith Pat Liddy.Pat Liddy recalls Lord Charlemonts’ vision for

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a landscape unique to Dublin Bay. Anenjoyable walk tracing the demesne’s footprint.Meet at Fairview pedestrian bridge at St.Josephs School (Joeys) to start at 3pm & finishat Casino Marino. No Booking Necessary.Venue: Casino Marino, off CherrymountCrescent, Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3.Cost: Free Organiser: Casino Marino / OPWName: Ruth KellyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8331618Website: www.heritageireland.ie


Sun 18th 15:00 16:30

The Hidden Light - the StainedGlass Windows of the RecentlyRestored Lady Chapel in SaintPatrick’s CathedralA talk on the recently restored stained glasswindows of the Lady Chapel at Saint Patrick’sCathedral. Bianca Divito, who has beeninvolved in the cleaning and restoration of theLady Chapel in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, givesa talk on the stained glass windows.Venue: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’sClose, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Saint Patrick’s CathedralName: Andrew SmithEmail: [email protected]: 01 4539472Website: www.stpatrickscathedral.ie


Fri 23rd 19:30 20:15

Open Day at The GeorgianTownhouseAn opportunity to view the conservation workof Irish Landmark. Self-guided tour of thisGeorgian town house, which is now availableas holiday accommodation. Leaflets about theproperty will be provided.Venue: The Georgian Townhouse, 25 EustaceStreet, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

Cost: FreeOrganiser: Irish Landmark TrustName: Caroline CrowleyEmail: [email protected]: 01 6704733Website: www.irishlandmark.com


Sun 25th 10:00 16:00

Henrietta Street, An Architecturaland Social History of Dublin’s FirstGeorgian StreetThe gradual decline of the street from the 18thto the 20th century as most of the housesbecame tenements. Presentation 1pm-2pm byCharles Duggan, Heritage Officer with DublinCity Council - “Henrietta Street, a Social andArchitectural History”. Presentation 2.30pm-3.30pm by Gertie Keane, Henrietta StreetResearch Project- “Henrietta Street, aTenement History (c. 1883-1911)”.Venue: Central Library, ILAC Centre, HenryStreet, Dublin 1.Cost: Free. Booking Advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8734333 Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Mon 19th 13:00 15:30

Open Day at Merrion Mews An opportunity to view the conservation workof Irish Landmark. Self-guided tour of thisGeorgian Mews and stables used by the GardaMounted Unit. Parking is available in MerrionSquare. Leaflets about the property will beprovided.Venue: Merrion Mews, 63 Fitzwilliam Lane,Dublin 2.Cost: Free Organiser: Irish Landmark TrustName: Caroline CrowleyEmail: [email protected]: 01 6704733Website: www.irishlandmark.com

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Sun 25th 10:00 16:00

Tailor’s Hall, from 1703 to 2013Tailor’s Hall has a long, rich history ofalternative uses since the foundation stone waslaid in 1703. Join us for a tour and chat, toexplore its history including the work of itscurrent occupant An Taisce. One Guided Tourper day. Venue: Tailor’s Hall, Back Lane, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: An Taisce, the National Trust forIrelandName: James NixEmail: [email protected]: 01 7077062Website: www.antaisce.org


Mon 19th - Fri 23rd 14:30 15:30

Guided Tours of the Former StMary’s ChurchJoin us for a guided tour of this 18th centuryformer church with its magnificent featuressuch as the Renatus Harris Organ, which wasonce played by Handel, and the stunningstained glass window. Learn about the manyfamous historical figures that were associatedwith this unique venue and understand why600,000 visitors came to view The Church lastyear.Venue: The Church Bar, Restaurant, andVisitor Attraction, Former St. Mary’s Church,Junction of Mary St & Jervis St, Dublin 1.Cost: FreeOrganiser: The Church Bar, Restaurant, andVisitor AttractionName: Una ConnollyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8280102Website: www.thechurch.ie


Sat 17th - Sun 25th 11:00 11:30

Inland WaterwaysCanals of Dublin: From Highwaysto Leisure ways by Mick KinahanThe history of Dublin’s canals, the Royal Canaland the Grand Canal, with Mick Kinahan,Inland Waterways Association of Ireland. Venue: Ringsend Library, Fitzwilliam Street,Dublin 4.Cost: Free. Booking Advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 6680063Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Mon 19th 18:30 19:30

Canals of Dublin Walk - RoyalCanalWalk the canal tow path from The NationalConvention Centre, to the Blessington StreetBasin and learn about the history of the RoyalCanal. Bring good walking shoes/boots andsuitable clothes in case it rains. Childrenwelcome if they can walk the distance, approx5km.Venue: Royal Canal, meet at the NationalConvention Centre, North Wall Quay.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Royal Canal Amenity GroupName: Niall GalwayEmail: [email protected]: 087 4105439Website: www.canalsofdublin.com


Wed 21st & Thu 22nd 19:30 21:00

Talk with Mick Kinahan, Inlandwaterways Association of IrelandMick Kinahan, IWAI, will enlighten us with hisunique, anecdotal take on history and exploreif there is ‘Life after the 12 Locks’ on the GrandCanal.Venue: Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre,Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2.

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Cost: FreeOrganiser: Waterways Ireland Visitor CentreName: Mairéad Ní ThréinirEmail: [email protected]: 01 6777510Website: www.waterwaysirelandvisitorcentre.org


Sat 17th 19:00 20:00

Living History ‘How Science Works: A CostumedRe-enactment of Robert BoylesExperiments’ (for children) Be amazed as the Robert Boyle Show re-enactsthe pioneering scientific experiments &discoveries of this famous Irishman, incostume! Suitable for children aged from 10yrs.approx.Venue: Casino Marino, Cherrymount Crescent,off Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3.Cost: Free Organiser: Casino Marino /OPWName: Ruth KellyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8331618Website: www.heritageireland.ie


Sat 24th 13:00 15:00

‘How Science Works: A CostumedRe-enactment of Robert BoylesExperiments’ (for adults)Eoin Gill of Waterford Institute ofTechnology’s CALMAST group, willdemonstrate the famous scientific discoveriesof Irishman Robert Boyle. Please note: Thisevent on Thursday 22nd August is for adultsand the event (see previous listing) on Saturday24th August is for children aged 10yrs and over.Booking is essential.Venue: Casino Marino, Cherrymount Crescent,off Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3.Cost: Free Organiser: Casino Marino / OPW

Name: Ruth KellyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8331618Website: www.heritageireland.ie


Thu 22nd 18:30 20:00

Family Activities at Saint Patrick’sCathedralFun activities for all the family. One of Dublin’soldest buildings, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is atreasure trove of history, art and architectureconveniently located in the city centre. Take atrip back in time this National Heritage Weekand explore the magnificent surroundings ofthis Medieval Cathedral at your own pace. Allthe family will be in awe while discovering howto build an arch or experiencing how themonks made their illuminated manuscripts.And why not even create your own brassrubbing while there? Venue: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’sClose, Dublin 8.Cost: Activities included in normal admissioncharge.Organiser: Saint Patrick’s CathedralName: Andrew SmithEmail: [email protected]: 01 4539472Website: www.stpatrickscathedral.ie


Mon 19th - Fri 23rd 09:30 16:00

Local History Public LecturesDr Howard Clarke (11:00): Politics, sex andviolence in the suburbs of medieval Dublin. DrRuth McManus (12:00): Making a home inearly 20th century Dublin: servants, lodgersand the respectable classes. The Group for theStudy of Irish Historic Settlement examinesIrish settlement by bringing together scholarsfrom various disciplines.Venue: Helen Roe Theatre, Royal Society ofAntiquaries of Ireland, 63 Merrion Square,Dublin 2.

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Cost: FreeOrganiser: Group for the Study of IrishHistoric SettlementName: Matthew StoutEmail: [email protected]: 085 1412140Website: www.irishsettlement.ie


Sat 24th 11:00 13:00

A look at the Tenement CityWalking tour, Donal Fallon (HistoricalInsights/Come here to me!). This tour willexplore tenements and housing in Dublin cityhistorically, looking at issues such as theChurch Street disaster of 1913. Starts at CollinsBarracks and ends in O’Connell St (adjacent toLUAS). Venue: National Museum of Ireland,Decorative Arts and History, Benburb Street,Dublin 7.Cost: Free. Booking Required. Places Limited. Organiser: National Museum of Ireland/Historical Insights/ History IrelandName: Eimir O’BrienEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6486453 Website: www.museum.ie /www.historicaltours.ie


Sat 24th 11:30 13:00

History Ireland Hedge School: ‘ToHell Or Kimmage: Responses ToThe Church Street Disaster Of 1913’Speakers include Donal Fallon (Come here tome!), Ellen Rowley (TCD) Venue: National Museum of Ireland,Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks,Dublin 7.Cost: Free. Booking Required. Places Limited. Organiser: National Museum of Ireland/Historical Insights/ History IrelandName: Eimir O’BrienEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6486453

Website: www.museum.ie/www.historyireland.com/hedge-schools


Sat 24th 14:30 16:00

Brian Boru and the Battle ofClontarf Heritage Trail WalkAs the millenium of the Battle of Clontarf fastapproaches, the Clontarf 2014 Committee arebusy preparing for the commemorations. Jointhe proposed Heritage Trail route alongClontarf Promenade (Alfie Byrne Road to theWooden Bridge) and hear about Clontarf 1000years ago. Meet at the “Sails” Sculpture near thejunction of Clontarf Road and Alfie ByrneRoad. Parking is available in the adjacentClontarf Road Car Park and Clontarf RoadStation Car Park. Public transport via 130 Busor Dart to Clontarf Station.Venue: Clontarf Promenade, Clontarf, Dublin 3.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Clontarf Historical Society jointlywith Raheny Heritage Society Name: Collette GillEmail: [email protected]: 086 2330377Website: www.rahenyheritage.ie


Sun 25th 14:30 16:00

Moore Street during the 1913 Lock-Outs by Barry KennerkThis talk combines video imagery, slides andmusic, presenting the story of Moore Street ina human and engaging way. Venue: Central Library, ILAC Centre, HenryStreet, Dublin 1.Cost: Free. Booking Advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8734333Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Wed 21st 13:00 14:00

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The Theatre Royal Remembered: ATalk by Conor DoyleRemembering Dublin’s Theatre Royal.Memories and stories of the Irish andinternational performers who have appearedon this famous stage. Supported by the IrishTheatre Archive, Dublin City Archives.www.dublincityarchives.ie.Venue: Walkinstown Library, Percy FrenchRoad, Dublin 12.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 4558159Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Wed 21st 19:00 20:00

Digging the Monto: Life in Dublin’sslums in 1913. A talk by Dr. ThomasKadorThis talk will accompany the ongoing ‘Diggingthe Monto’ exhibition, which is on display inthe Central Library during August.Archaeologist, Dr. Thomas Kador will explorethe origins of Dublin’s tenements and how theybecame one of Europe’s most infamous slums.The talk will combine the photographspresented at the exhibition with archaeologicaldiscoveries from recent excavations in the city’shistorical Monto area and map the relationshipbetween daily life in the tenements withdevelopments during the 1913 DublinLockout.Venue: Central Library, ILAC Centre, HenryStreet, Dublin 1.Cost: Free. Booking Advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8734333 Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Tue 20th 13:00 14:00

‘Digging The Monto’: TenementArchaeology And The 1913 Dublin

Lockout. A Photographic ExhibitionBy Dr Thomas Kador In AssociationWith Terry Fagan And MartinCoffey.This exhibition explores daily life in one of thecapital’s poorest areas, known as the Monto, inthe early 20th century. The Dublin Lockoutwas a landmark event in Irish history and setthe scene for the struggle for Irishindependence. But 1913 also saw the housingcrisis in Dublin’s infamous slums come to ahead, with the collapse of two tenementbuildings on Church Street. This exhibitiondraws on the results of recent archaeologicalexcavations, several photographic collectionsand historical census records. Supported by theHeritage Council, the North Inner CityFolklore Project, Dublin City Archives and theRoyal Society of Antiquaries. For moreinformation on the project please visit.www.epoch.ie/dublin1913. The exhibition willbe on display in several Dublin City PublicLibraries in the coming months.Venue: Central Library, ILAC Centre, HenryStreet, Dublin 1.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8734333 Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Sat 17th 10:00 17:00

Mon 19th - Thu 22nd 10:00 20:00

Fri 23rd & Sat 24th 10:00 17:00

Dublin: Times Gone But NotForgottenAn exhibition of prints of Dublin and thesurrounding areas, collected over the past 50years by Brian Murphy. The exhibition will beon display in Ballymun and WalkinstownLibraries during National Heritage Week. BrianMurphy will be available to discuss hiscollections in Ballymun Library on Wednesday21st August from 7pm.Venue: Ballymun Library, Main St., Ballymun,Dublin 11Cost: Free.Organiser: Dublin City Public Libraries

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Sat 17th 10:00 17:00

Mon 19th - Fri 23rd 10:00 20:00

Sat 24th 10:00 17:00

Dublin: Times Gone But NotForgotten An exhibition of prints of Dublin and thesurrounding areas, collected over the past 50years by Brian Murphy. The exhibition will beon display in Ballymun and WalkinstownLibraries during National Heritage Week. BrianMurphy will be available to discuss hiscollections in Walkinstown Library on Monday19th August from 7pm.Venue: Walkinstown Library, Percy FrenchRoad, Dublin 12Cost: Free.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 4558159Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Sat 17th 10:00 17:00

Mon 19th 13:00 20:00

Tue 20th 10:00 17:00

Wed 21st 13:00 20:00

Thu 22nd - Sat 24th 10:00 17:00

Raheny Library - Kennedy InIreland: A Programme Of FilmsAbout President John F KennedyAnd His Visit To Ireland In June1963 The programme is drawn from collectionspreserved at the IFI Irish Film Archive.Presented in association with The Irish FilmInstitute. The remainder of the Programmewill be screened in Raheny Library onThursday 22nd August at 10.30am. Programme: John F Kennedy, the Man and the President

1917 - 1963 (1963/b/w/10mins) Mother of the Kennedys (1973/ col/ 42 mins) Taoiseach Lemass Visits the USA 1963(1963/colour/10 mins).Venue: Raheny Library, Howth Road, Raheny,Dublin 5.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8315521 Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Wed 21st 10:30 11:45

Raheny Library - Kennedy InIreland: A Programme Of FilmsAbout President John F KennedyAnd His Visit To Ireland In June1963 The programme is drawn from collectionspreserved at the IFI Irish Film Archive.Presented in association with The Irish FilmInstitute.Programme:The Columban Fathers present: PresidentKennedy in Ireland. The only professionalcolour film of the visit (1963/col/ 25 mins).John F. Kennedy in the Island of Dreams.Darragh Byrne’s 30th anniversarydocumentary draws on amateur film andordinary Irish people’s recollections of the visit(1993/colour/42 mins).Venue: Raheny Library, Howth Road, Raheny,Dublin 5.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8315521 Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Thu 22nd 10:30 11:45

The Goodness of GuinnessThe Goodness of Guinness: Employee Welfareand Philanthropy. Guinness pensioner andauthor Tony Corcoran explores the welfare

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initiatives pioneered by Guinness and theireffects on the company’s employees and theirfamilies, as well as the Guinness family’sphilanthropy to the city of Dublin. 25 placesavailable. Tickets will be allocated on a firstcome, first served basis so pre-booking isessential. To reserve your ticket please email:[email protected] ortelephone: +353 1 408 4800Venue: Guinness Archive, GuinnessStorehouse, St. James’ Gate, Dublin 8.Cost: Free. Includes a complimentary pass tothe Guinness Storehouse.Organiser: Guinness ArchiveName: Sarah PoutchEmail: [email protected]: 01 4712616Website: www.guinness-storehouse.com


Tue 20th 13:00 14:00

Our History and Heritage: butWhich are Myths andMisunderstandings?A sceptical and humorous look at some of thegreat events and characters of Irish history byDublin historian Pat Liddy. Pre-bookingessential by phone or Email. Venue: James Joyce Room, Bewley’s Cafe,Grafton Street, Dublin 2.Cost: Free. Booking essential. Organiser: Bewley’s Cafe Name: Bewley’s Cafe Grafton StreetEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7038611 (Mon - Fri 10am -5pm only)


Tue 20th & Wed 21st 19:00 20:30

Benburb Street Victuallers,Vintners, Bakers, and ArmyAccoutrement Makers Walking tour with Siobhan Pierce, NationalMuseum of Ireland. Discover the lost history ofBenburb Street and how, the then, RoyalBarracks influenced the inhabitants andeconomics of a street. Venue: National Museum of Ireland,

Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks,Dublin 7.Cost: Free. Booking required. Places limited.Organiser: National Museum ofIreland/Historical Insights/History IrelandName: Eimir O’BrienEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 8816514Website: www.museum.ie/en/list/featuredevents


Thu 22nd 11:30 12:30

Cabra Remembered inPhotographs with Martin CoffeyMartin Coffey will show his collection ofphotographs of the Cabra area and peoplefrom the 1940s and ‘50s. Venue: Cabra Library, Navan Road, Dublin 7.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8691414Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Thu 22nd 18:30 19:30

Walking Tours of Medieval DublinThe Friends of Medieval Dublin are once againoffering free guided walking tours through theheart of the medieval city. Venue: Meet at the City Hall side of BarnardoSquare, Dame Street, Dublin 2. Tours willconsist of a 1-hour guided walk through theheart of Medieval Dublin.Cost: Free. Registration required.Organiser: Friends of Medieval DublinName: Cherie PetersEmail: [email protected]: 085 7769358Website: www.friendsofmedievaldublin.wordpress.com/heritageweek/


Sat 17th & Sat 24th 13:00 14:00

Mon 19th, Wed 21st & Fri 23rd 18:00 19:00

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The World Upturning: Elsie Henry’sIrish Wartime Diaries, 1913 - 1919Elsie Henry’s diaries, written from herRanelagh home, chart a rare female perspectiveof this turbulent period in Irish history.Venue: Rathmines Library, 157 LowerRathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6. Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 4973539Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Tue 20th 18:00 19:00

Seán Heuston’s Easter Rising onSmithfield and the South QuaysAn illustrated talk by John Gibney (HistoricalInsights/History Ireland). Seán Heuston (1891-1916) was born in a Dublin tenement. He lived,worked, fought, and was buried close to CollinsBarracks.Venue: National Museum of Ireland,Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks,Dublin 7.Cost: Free Event. Booking Required. Placeslimited. Organiser: National Museum ofIreland/Historical Insights/History IrelandName: Eimir O’BrienEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 64866453Website: www.museum.ie /www.historicaltours.ie


Wed 21st 15:00 16:00

Dublin 1913: Images from theDigital Collections of Dublin CityLibrary & Archive - AvailableOnlineThese atmospheric images show what it wasreally like to live in what have been justlydescribed as “infernos of degradation”. Thewebsite also includes a wealth of information

and unique images on other aspects of Dublin’shistory and heritage.Venue: Dublin City Public Libraries, 138-144Pearse Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 6744800Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie

Date: Available to view online at any time.

Dublin’s Working Prams - APhotographic Exhibition Of DublinStreet TradersAn exhibition of some of the images takenbetween 2008 and 2012 from Susan Weir’sbook “Dublin’s Working Prams”. Prams, havinglong since abandoned their role as babycarriages, finding a new lease of life aspicturesque mobile stalls. Exhibition on displayfrom Monday 5th August to Saturday 31stAugust during library opening hours.Venue: Charleville Mall Library, North Strand,Dublin 1.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8749619 Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Sat 17th 10:00 17:00

Mon 19th - Sat 24th 10:00 17:00

Discover Dublin’s IngeniousInventions! Tour & Family TrailFascinating audio-guided tour of great Irishscientists & inventors who helped to create themodern world. Plus family activity trail. Audioor app tour, from TCD to St Stephen’s Green.Allow 2 hours for the full tour. Download thetour to your MP3 player or smartphone toenjoy at your own pace. Activity trail (PDF) forages 9+.Venue: Start outside TCD’s Science Gallery,Pearse St, Dublin 2.Cost: €1.99 per download, €1.99 per familytrail.Organiser: Ingenious Ireland

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Email: [email protected]: www.ingeniousireland.ie/podcast-audio-tours/dublin-ingenious-inventions/


The Bram Stoker Clontarf HeritageWalkThis is an historical walk of Clontarf.Narration by Mr Dennis McIntyre, localHistorian. We will relate the story of Clontarfin early times covering The Battle of Clontarf,The History of Clontarf Castle, Bram Stoker,The Guinness Family and many morehighlights.Venue: Clontarf Castle, Castle Ave, Clontarf,Dublin 3.Cost: €5Organiser: The Stoker Dracula OrganisationName: Mr Dennis McIntyreEmail: [email protected]: 086 2364829


Sat 24th 11:00 13:00

A Tale of Two Cities - ExhibitionDublin City Library and Archive, will host theexhibition “A Tale of Two Cities - Dublin 1913”during National Heritage Week. This two partexhibition contrasts the Dublin of the rich andthe Dublin of the poor in 1913. “Infernos ofDegradation” shows the slums, tenements, androokeries of the city, highlighting the everydayprivations and hardships endured by Dublin’spoor in 1913. In contrast, “Dublin can beHeaven” shows the other side of Dublin - itshigh society and Horse Show ladies, itsprosperous middle-class and its vibrantcultural scene. Venue: Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 6744800Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Sat 17th 10:00 20:00

Mon 19th - Thu 22nd 10:00 20:00

Fri 23rd & Sat 24th 10:00 17:00

Cabra Library - Kennedy In Ireland:A Programme Of Films AboutPresident John F Kennedy And HisVisit To Ireland In June 1963 The programme is drawn from collectionspreserved at the IFI Irish Film Archive.Presented in association with the Irish FilmInstitute.Programme:John F Kennedy, the Man and the President1917 - 1963 (1963/b/w/10mins).The Columban Fathers present: PresidentKennedy in Ireland (1963/col/ 25 mins).John F. Kennedy in the Island of Dreams(1993/colour/42 mins).A further two films will be screened thefollowing evening. Venue: Cabra Library, Navan Road, Dublin 7.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8691414 Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Tue 20th 18:00 19:00

Cabra Library - Kennedy In Ireland:A Programme Of Films AboutPresident John F Kennedy And HisVisit To Ireland In June 1963 The programme is drawn from collectionspreserved at the IFI Irish Film Archive. Inassociation with the Irish Film Institute. This isthe conclusion of a two-evening programme ofscreenings (see previous listing).Programme:Mother of the Kennedys (1973/ col/ 42 mins).Taoiseach Lemass Visits the USA 1963(1963/colour/10 mins). Venue: Cabra Library, Navan Road, Dublin 7.

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Cost: Free. Booking AdvisedOrganiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8691414 Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Wed 21st 18:00 19:00

Charleville Mall Library - Kennedyin Ireland: A Programme of Filmsabout President John F Kennedyand his Visit to Ireland in June1963 The programme is drawn from collectionspreserved at the IFI Irish Film Archive.Presented in association with the Irish FilmInstitute. Programme:John F Kennedy, the Man and the President1917 - 1963 (1963/b/w/10mins).The Columban Fathers present: PresidentKennedy in Ireland (1963/col/ 25 mins).John F. Kennedy in the Island of Dreams(1993/colour/42 mins).Mother of the Kennedys (1973/ col/ 42 mins).Taoiseach Lemass Visits the USA 1963(1963/colour/10 mins).Venue: Charleville Mall Library, North Strand,Dublin 1.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8749619Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Thu 22nd 10:30 13:00

Rathmines Library - Kennedy InIreland: A Programme Of FilmsAbout President John F KennedyAnd His Visit To Ireland In June1963 The programme is drawn from collectionspreserved at the IFI Irish Film Archive.Presented in association with the Irish Film

Institute. The remainder of the programmmewill be screened in Rathmines Library onThursday 22nd August at 3.00pm.Programme: The Columban Fathers present: PresidentKennedy in Ireland (1963/col/ 25 mins). John F. Kennedy in the Island of Dreams(1993/colour/42 mins).Venue: Rathmines Library, 157 LowerRathmines Road, Rathmines.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 4973539Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Wed 21st 15:00 16:15

Rathmines Library - Kennedy InIreland: A Programme Of FilmsAbout President John F KennedyAnd His Visit To Ireland In June1963 The programme is drawn from collectionspreserved at the IFI Irish Film Archive.Presented in association with The Irish FilmInstitute. This is the conclusion of a two-dayprogramme of screenings (see previouslisting). Programme:John F Kennedy, the Man and the President1917 - 1963 (1963/b/w/10mins).Mother of the Kennedys (1973/ col/42 mins).Taoiseach Lemass Visits the USA 1963(1963/colour/10 mins).Venue: Rathmines Library, 157 LowerRathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6.Cost: Free. Booking AdvisedOrganiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 4973539 Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Thu 22nd 15:00 16:15

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Dubliners Aboard the Titanic byKala Jackson and CormacMcLoughlinA multimedia presentation reflecting on thenational interest in the Titanic. (Featuring theshort film “Dreamers and Lovers”).Venue: Donaghmede Library, DonaghmedeShopping Centre, Dublin 13.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8482833Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Thu 22nd 18:30 19:30

Stories from the Dublin Tenementsby Terry Fagan Terry Fagan, of the North Inner City FolkloreProject, recalls stories from the DublinTenements.Venue: Donaghmede Library, DonaghmedeShopping Centre, Dublin 13.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8482833Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Mon 19th 18:30 19:30

The Royal Remembered: A Talk byConor DoyleA trip down memory lane rememberingDublin’s long lost Theatre Royal. Memories &stories of the Irish and Internationalperformers who appeared there.Venue: Ballyfermot Library, Ballyfermot Rd.,Dublin 10.Cost: Free. Booking essential.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 6269324/5Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Tue 20th 18:30 19:30

Finglas Faces and Places - A TripDown Memory LaneAn illustrated talk that will bring you on anostalgic trip down memory lane. The talk willhighlight notable residences and landmarks,faces and characters from Finglas in bygonedays. In association with Finglas HistoricalSociety.Venue: Finglas Library, Main Shopping Centre,Jamestown Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8344906 Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Wed 21st 19:00 20:00

The Secrets in Dublin Placenameswith Catherine ScuffilA talk by historian and author, CatherineScuffil, on the origin and history of placenamesin the Marino, Fairview and other areas ofDublin. Venue: Marino Library, Marino Mart, Dublin 3.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8336297Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Wed 21st 18:30 19:30

The Secrets in Dublin Placenameswith Catherine ScuffilA talk by historian and author, CatherineScuffil, on the origin and history of placenamesin the Coolock and other areas of Dublin. Venue: Coolock Library, Barryscourt Road,Dublin 17.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public Libraries

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Email: [email protected]: 01 8477781 Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Thu 22nd 18:30 19:30

Walk and Talk: Around Dolphin’sBarn and Environs with Pat Liddy Join Pat Liddy for an historical walk in theDolphin’s Barn area. Booking essential asplaces are limited. Book at Dolphin’s BarnLibrary. Venue: Meeting at Dolphin’s Barn Library carpark, Parnell Road, Dublin 12.Cost: Free. Booking essential. Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 4540681. Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Mon 19th 18:30 19:30

Pearse St Library - Kennedy InIreland: A Programme Of FilmsAbout President John F KennedyAnd His Visit To Ireland In June1963 The programme is drawn from collectionspreserved at the IFI Irish Film Archive.Presented in association with the Irish FilmInstitute.Programme: John F. Kennedy in the Island of Dreams.Darragh Byrne’s 30th anniversarydocumentary draws on amateur film andordinary Irish people’s recollections of the visit(1993/colour/42 mins).Mother of the Kennedys. In Radharc’sinterview with Rose Kennedy she talks franklyabout her life, the violent deaths of her sonsand of her faith (1973/col/42 mins).Venue: Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]

Telephone: 01 6744888Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Tue 20th 14:30 16:00

Coolock Library - Kennedy InIreland: A Programme Of FilmsAbout President John F KennedyAnd His Visit To Ireland In June1963 The programme is drawn from collectionspreserved at the IFI Irish Film Archive.Presented in association with The Irish FilmInstitute.Programme:The Columban Fathers present: PresidentKennedy in Ireland. The only professionalcolour film of the visit (1963/col/25 mins).John F. Kennedy in the Island of Dreams.Darragh Byrne’s 30th anniversarydocumentary draws on amateur film andordinary Irish people’s recollections of thevisit. (1993/colour/42 mins).Venue: Coolock Library, Barryscourt Road,Dublin 17.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8477781Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Tue 20th 18:30 19:45

Coolock Library - Kennedy InIreland: A Programme Of FilmsAbout President John F KennedyAnd His Visit To Ireland In June1963 The programme is drawn from collectionspreserved at the IFI Irish Film Archive.Presented in association with the Irish FilmInstitute.Programme:John F Kennedy, the Man and the President1917 – 1963. The main events in the public lifeand death of John F Kennedy

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(1963/b/w/10mins). Mother of the Kennedys.In Radharc’s interview with Rose Kennedy shetalks frankly about her life, the violent deathsof her sons and of her faith (1973/col/42 mins)Taoiseach Lemass Visits the USA 1963. Statevisit to US made just weeks before Kennedy’sassassination in Dallas (1963/colour/10 mins). Venue: Coolock Library, Barryscourt Road,Dublin 17.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8477781Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Wed 21st 18:30 19:45

The Liberator at Home: An ExhibitionThis exhibition traces the connections betweenDaniel O’Connell and Merrion Square.Metered parking is available on MerrionSquare. Venue: Central Catholic Library, 74 MerrionSquare, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Central Catholic LibraryName: Peter CostelloEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6761264Website: www.catholiclibrary.ie


Mon 19th - Fri 23rd 11:15 17:45

Sat 24th 11:15 17:00

Walk and Talk: Around PearseStreet and Environs with Pat Liddy Join Pat Liddy for an historical walk in thePearse St. area. Venue: Meet at Dublin City Library andArchive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2.Cost: Free. Booking essential.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 6744806Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Sat 17th 14:30 15:30

Christopher McDonnell - Last Kingof Mud Island by Barry KennerkA talk which charts the career and legacy ofChristopher McDonnell, the Last King of MudIsland. In Georgian times, the area betweenBallybough and the North Strand was knownas Mud Island - Dublin’s ‘five points’ wheresmugglers and highwaymen held sway. Recalledin James Joyce’s Ulysses, the island was ruledover by its own ‘king’. The last of these wasChristopher McDonnell (1798 - 1851) andduring his reign, the island reached newheights of notoriety. What few people realisehowever is that McDonnell was alsoresponsible for building one of the city’s firstsuburbs. This talk charts the king’s career andlegacy. Venue: Charleville Mall Library, North Strand,Dublin 1.Cost: Free. Booking advised.Organiser: Dublin City Public LibrariesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8749619Website: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie


Mon 19th 11:00 12:00

The Phoenix Park MurdersA detailed talk by Roy Barron of the murder ofLord Cavendish and Thomas Burke on May6th 1882. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2.45pm.No booking necessary. This event may not besuitable for children under 12 years as thedetails of the talk are a little gruesome.Venue: Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, PhoenixPark, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: O.P.WName: Roy BarronEmail: [email protected]: 01 6770095


Sun 18th 15:00 16:00

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Military Tour of Grangegorman MilitaryCemeteryA tour of the cemetery, unveiling someinteresting facts about the people buried withinits walls. This sometimes forgotten place has apeaceful and reflective atmosphere created byits mature trees and well-kept lawns. Meet atthe cemetery gates. No booking necessary.Venue: Grangegorman Military Cemetery,Blackhorse Ave., Off Navan Road, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: O.P.WName: Margaret McGuirkEmail: phoenixparkvisitorcentre.ieTelephone: 01 6770095


Sun 25th 14:30 15:30

Audioguide to the 1916 EasterRising, DublinImmerse yourself in the story of the 1916Easter Rising in Dublin with this criticallyacclaimed guide. April 24th 1916 - the EasterRising begins. The Easter Rising is the seminalmoment in modern Irish history. Thisacclaimed audio guide immerses you in theaction as you walk around Dublin City Centre.Hear the gunfire and artillery as you are takento some of the key positions of the Rising,including O’Connell Street, the General PostOffice, Moore Street and the Garden ofRemembrance. Learn about the mainprotagonists and their tragic and bloody end. Atruly unforgettable experience, you will neverlook at Dublin City the same way again. Theguide can be enjoyed around the streets ofDublin or from the comfort of your ownhome. Download fromwww.abartaaudioguides.com and transfer ontoyour smartphone/ Mp3 player / tablet / audiodeviceVenue: 1916 Easter Rising Audioguide. Startingpoint - St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin City,Starting point - St. Stephen’s Green, DublinCity.Cost: Audioguide €1.99. Normal admissioncharges apply to any sites along the route.

Organiser: Abarta AudioguidesName: Neil JackmanEmail: [email protected]: 01 6519460Website: www.abartaaudioguides.com


Imperial Infrastructure: Industrialand Military DublinWalking Tour with John Gibney (HistoricalInsights/History Ireland). Dublin is filled withindustrial and military buildings. John’s walkwill explore this heritage in the vicinity ofCollins Barracks.Venue: National Museum of Ireland,Decorative Arts and History, Benburb Street,Collins Barracks, Dublin 7.Cost: Free, booking required. Places limited.Organiser: National Museum of Ireland /Historical Insights / History IrelandName: Eimir O’BrienEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 8816514Website: www.museum.ie


Fri 23rd 15:00 16:15

Beggars Bush in 1916: Walking Tour A guided walking tour of Beggars BushBarracks and its surrounds set in the context ofits involvement in the 1916 Rising. Meetingpoint - National Print Museum. Booking forthis tour is essential as places are limited.Venue: National Print Museum, GarrisonChapel, Beggars Bush Barracks, HaddingtonRoad, Dublin 4.Cost: Free Organiser: National Print MuseumName: Gretta HalpinEmail: [email protected]: 01 6603770Website: www.nationalprintmuseum.ie


Sun 18th 14:00 15:30

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Schomberg, the Battle of theBoyne and Saint Patrick’sCathedralDr Harman Murtagh presents a talk on theDuke of Schomberg and the Battle of theBoyne.Venue: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’sClose, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Saint Patrick’s CathedralName: Andrew SmithEmail: [email protected]: 01 4539472Website: www.stpatrickscathedral.ie


Tue 20th 18:30 19:15

‘Here Come The Cavalry’A very interesting walk and talk to the oldMountjoy Barracks (now home to OrdnanceSurvey Ireland). This tour will be of particularinterest to those who enjoy 18th centurymilitary history.Venue: Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, PhoenixPark, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: O.P.W.Name: Sonja MooreWebsite: www.phoenixparkvisitorcentre.ieTelephone: 01 6770095


Sat 17th 14:00 15:00

Museums, Galleries & CollectionsExhibition: Letters, Lives and LibertyLetters, Lives and Liberty is the exhibitionhoused in a boutique museum in Dublin’shistoric GPO. Blending traditional display withthe latest in interactive technology, it revealshow the Post Office has been at the heart ofIrish life for generations. From trains andtelephones to robbery and rebellion, uncoverthe past in the place where history was made!An Post Museum and the GPO will be closed

on Sunday 18th & 25th August 2013.Venue: GPO, O’Connell St., Dublin 1.Cost: FreeOrganiser: An Post MuseumName: Saoirse KennedyEmail: [email protected]: 01 7057420Website: www.anpost.ie/heritage


Sat 17th 10:00 17:00

Mon 19th - Sat 24th 10:00 17:00

Art and Craft DisplayDisplay of art and craft work by groups basedwithin the Dublin 7 area in the Museum’sPalatine Room. Participating groups includeMACRO Senior Citizens, Phibsboro activeretirement association and HACE Henrietta St,Adult Education Centre. A number of thepieces exhibited relate to Dublin tenement life.Venue: Palatine Room, National Museum ofIreland, Decorative Arts and History, CollinsBarracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7.Cost: Free. Organiser: National Museum of IrelandName: Eimir O’BrienEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6486453 Website: www.museum.ie/en/list/featuredevents


Wed 21st - Sat 24th 10:30 12:30

Sun 25th 14:00 16:00

Tour Of Marsh’s (With Some‘Behind The Scenes’ Thrown In!)A tour of the library, including the rooms notnormally open to the public, an opportunity toview books of Irish interest and a visit to ourgarden. There will be only 15 places on eachtour, so booking, by phone or email, isessential. In addition to this the library is opento the public as usual (except Tuesday) andthere will be a special charge of €1. We willalso be open both Sundays (18th & 25th Aug)1pm-5pm.

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Venue: Marsh’s Library, St. Patrick’s Close,Dublin 8.Cost: Free tour. General admission €1 Organiser: Marsh’s LibraryName: Julie BurkeEmail: [email protected]: 01 4543511Website: www.marshlibrary.ie


Mon 19th 11:00 12:00

Wed 21st - Fri 23rd 11:00 12:00

Family DayPerformance from the St James Brass and ReedBand (4pm-5pm). Families can take a trailthrough the galleries using our Heritage Trailactivity sheet, these are available at the mainreception.Venue: National Museum of Ireland,Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks,Benburb Street, Dublin 7.Cost: Free Organiser: National Museum of IrelandName: Eimir O’BrienEmail: [email protected]: 01 6486453 Website: www.museum.ie/en/list/featuredevents


Sun 25th 14:00 17:00

300 Years of Dun’s LibraryDiscover the 300 year history of Royal Collegeof Physicians in Ireland’s Dun’s Library, one ofmost important historical medical libraries inIreland. Tours and events will be taking placethroughout the day, further details will bepublished on the RCPI website, www.rcpi.ie.Venue: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland,6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Royal College of Physicians ofIrelandName: Harriet WheelockEmail: [email protected]: 01 6698817

Website: www.rcpi.ie


Tue 20th 12:00 19:00

Conservation TourA tour of the Gallery’s oil painting collectionwith conservator, Elline von Monschaw. Max15 people, advance booking essential by emailplease. Meet at the information desk. Anopportunity to viewing the collection with aconservator’s eyeVenue: National Gallery of Ireland, ClareStreet, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Fri 23rd 10:30 11:30

Costumed Guided Tour of DubliniaJoin us in a costumed, guided tour of our threeexhibitions; Viking Dublin, Medieval Dublinand History Hunters. Please note that we canaccept up to 25 people maximum per tour andbooking is essential.Venue: Dublinia, St Michael’s Hill,Christchurch, Dublin 8.Cost: Free of charge when booked in advance.(National Heritage Week Tours only)Organiser: DubliniaName: Mary-Therese ByrneEmail: [email protected]: 01 6794611Website: www.dublinia.ie


Sat 17th - Sat 24th 11:00 12:00

Sun 25th 11:00 12:00

Conservation TourA tour of the Gallery’s watercolour and print

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collection. Learn about conserving works onpaper with conservator, Niamh McGuinne.Max 15 people. Meet at the information desk.Pre-booking essential before August 14. Venue: National Gallery of Ireland, ClareStreet, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Fri 23rd 10:30 11:30

Gallery Talk: Early 20th CenturyIrish Art Venue: National Gallery Lecture Theatre, NationalGallery of Ireland, Clare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Mon 19th 13:00 13:30

Gallery Talk: The World of Jack BYeatsVenue: National Gallery Lecture Theatre, NationalGallery of Ireland, Clare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Tue 20th 13:00 13:30

Beautiful BlossomsLearn how to make flowers in felt with theexperts! Ages 12+. Younger children mayattend if supervised by an adult. Booking isEssential as places are limited. Venue: National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin,Dublin 9.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Botanic GardensName: Felicity GaffneyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8570909Website: www.botanicgardens.ie


Sat 17th & Sun 18th 12:00 13:00

Dublin Castle - The CollectionsPerspective: Everything YouWanted to Know AboutConservation and Were Afraid toAskA talk by Adrian Kennedy on conservation ofartefacts and paintings in the state collection.To include viewing of a selection of paintingsin the State Apartments. By booking only,please phone or Email. Venue: Dublin Castle - State Apartments,Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Office of Public WorksName: Jenny PapassotiriouEmail: [email protected]: 01 6458812


Wed 21st 13:00 14:15

‘Aon amharc ar Éirinn / A glimpseof Ireland’: Ancient Irish Familiesand Their BooksExhibition of Irish manuscripts connected withparticular families, e.g. the Duigenans, theO’Clery’s, O’Lees, O’Garas, McSweeneys andothers. Manuscripts include The Annals ofConnacht and the Annals of the Four Masters.Lecture on the exhibition theme - Wed. 21

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August, 2013. Visits by family groups facilitatedby appointment.Venue: Meeting Room, Royal Irish Academy,19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Royal Irish Academy LibraryName: Bernadette CunninghamEmail: [email protected]: 01 6762570


Mon 19th - Fri 23rd 10:00 17:00

Dublin Castle: The ContemporaryArt PerspectiveTreasures by living artists. By booking only,please phone or Email. Venue: Dublin Castle - Exact meeting pointupon booking, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Office of Public WorksName: Jenny PapassotiriouEmail: [email protected]: 01 6458812


Sun 18th 15:00 16:15

Dublin Castle: The CuratorialPerspectiveHow did things end up where they did? Join usfor an exploration and explanation of DublinCastle’s layout. By booking only, please phoneor Email. Venue: Dublin Castle - Exact meeting pointupon booking, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Office of Public Works - HistoricPropertiesName: Jenny PapassotiriouEmail: [email protected]: 01 6458812


Thu 22nd 15:00 16:15

Robot-making Workshops forTeens, Tours and Lunchtime Talkson ConservationRobot-making workshops for teens withelectronic engineer Emre Uzun. Talks onconservation including a focus on Tibetanthangkas and tour in Irish. Booking essentialfor robot-making workshop on www.cbl.ie.Tours and talks are free. Venue: Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle,Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Chester Beatty LibraryName: Jenny SiungEmail: [email protected]: 01 4070750


Mon 19th - Wed 21st 11:30 13:30

Thu 22nd & Fri 23rd 13:00 14:00

Sun 25th 14:00 15:00

Family TourA guided tour of the highlights of the Gallery’scollections, led by an art historian. Venue: National Gallery of Ireland, ClareStreet, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Dr Marie BourkeEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Sat 17th & Sat 24th 12:30 13:15

Art DocumentaryAn intriguing documentary charting the re-discovery of one of the Gallery’s greattreasures, Caravaggio’s ‘The Taking of Christ’.Venue: National Gallery Lecture Theatre,National Gallery of Ireland, Clare Street,Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Dr Marie Bourke

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Email: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Sat 17th 16:00 17:00

Art DocumentaryArt documentaries on renowned artistsincluding Renoir, Michelangelo, Goya,Whistler, Klimt, Van Gogh and Vermeer.Venue: National Gallery Lecture Theatre,National Gallery of Ireland, Clare Street,Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Dr Marie BourkeEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Sat 17th 11:30 12:15

Sun 18th 16:00 16:45

Mon 19th - Sat 24th 11:30 12:15

Sun 25th 16:00 16:45

Art Documentary Art documentaries on renowned artistsincluding della Francesca and Munch. Venue: National Gallery Lecture Theatre,National Gallery of Ireland, Clare Street,Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Dr Marie BourkeEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Mon 19th - Sun 25th 16:00 16:45

Free Lunchtime Tours of theNational Print MuseumJoin us for a free lunchtime tour of theNational Print Museum and discover thehistory of letterpress printing in Ireland andbeyond. Full wheelchair access on tour,however no wheelchair access to the temporaryexhibition on the mezzanine level.Venue: National Print Museum, GarrisonChapel, Beggars Bush Barracks, HaddingtonRoad, Dublin 4.Cost: Free Organiser: National Print MuseumName: Gretta HalpinEmail: [email protected]: 01 6603770Website: www.nationalprintmuseum.ie


Mon 19th - Fri 23rd 13:00 14:00

Art Tour of Farmleigh HouseDetailed art history of the paintings, sculpturesand textiles of Farmleigh. The 17th cent.tapestries from the collection of Maria Cristinaof Spain will be the highlight of this tour. Tourrestricted to 25 persons. Please book by emailor phone.Venue: Farmleigh House, Farmleigh,Castleknock, Dublin 15.Cost: FreeOrganiser: O.P.WName: Irene BarryEmail: [email protected]: 01 8155963


Wed 21st 15:00 16:00

Gallery Tour: New Parents TourA free tour for new parents, grandparents andcarers of new babies and infants. Buggieswelcome. Pre-booking not required but arriveearly.Venue: National Gallery of Ireland, NationalGallery of Ireland, Clare Street, Dublin 2.

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Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Wed 21st 14:00 14:45

Gallery Talk: Aspects of Irish ArtA talk on the gallery’s Irish collection.Venue: National Gallery Lecture Theatre,National Gallery of Ireland, Clare Street,Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Wed 21st 15:00 15:30

Gallery Talk: Early 20th CenturyIrish ArtA talk on the gallery’s Irish collection. Pre-booking not required.Venue: National Gallery Lecture Theatre,National Gallery of Ireland, Clare Street,Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Thu 22nd 13:00 13:30

Family Activity Area: ‘My FavouriteObject’ Art Competition

Drop in and draw your favourite object to be inwith one of two chances to win a book voucherworth €20. Find our favourite object in‘Soldiers and Cheese’. My favourite objectactivity sheets and the competition entry boxcan be found in the reception area and at theactivity area.Venue: Decorative Arts and History, NationalMuseum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, BenburbStreet, Dublin 7. Cost: FreeOrganiser: Decorative Arts and History,National Museum of Ireland Name: Mary GreeneEmail: [email protected]: 01 8816515Website: www.museum.ie


Sat 17th 10:00 17:00

Sun 18th 14:00 17:00

Mon 19th - Sat 24th 10:00 17:00

Sun 25th 14:00 17:00

Creative Art for 55+Life Drawing Workshop with Caomhán MacCon Iomaire, suitable for beginners andimprovers. All equipment provided. Nobooking necessary but arrive early. Limited to25 people.Venue: National Gallery Room 17, NationalGallery of Ireland, Clare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Wed 21st 15:00 16:00

Gallery Talk: Collection HighlightsA talk on the Highlights of the Gallerycollection. Pre-booking not required.Venue: National Gallery Lecture Theatre,

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National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Fri 23rd 15:00 15:30

Gallery Talk: The World of Jack BYeatsA talk on the Gallery’s collection of Jack B Yeatspaintings. Pre-booking not required.Venue: National Gallery Lecture Theatre,National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Fri 23rd 13:00 13:30

Summer Sunday Workshop: TheHarvest Dance with Jane Bowe Join artist Jane Bowe in creating artworks thatcelebrate Summer and the harvest. Allmaterials provided, no booking necessary butarrive early.Venue: National Gallery Room 17, NationalGallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Sun 25th 15:00 16:00

Summer Programme: Solve AHistory Mystery!Find clues hidden in the Museum’s Galleries.Activities are free and materials are provided. Venue: National Museum of Ireland -Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks,Benburb Street, Dublin 7. Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Museum of Ireland -Decorative Arts and History Name: Mary GreeneEmail: [email protected]: 01 6486453Website: www.museum.ie


Wed 21st 14:00 15:30

Tour of Gallery’s Library andArchivesTour of the collections of the Art Library, NGIArchives, Centre for the Study of Irish Art,Yeats Archive and Prints & Drawings studyroom. Places are limited, and booking by emailbefore August 13 is essential.Venue: National Gallery of Ireland, NationalGallery of Ireland Clare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6633589 Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Tue 20th 15:00 16:00

Thu 22nd 17:00 18:00

Heritage Trail Take a trail through the galleries using ourHeritage Trail activity sheet. Pick up your freetrail and pencil at the main reception. Venue: National Museum of Ireland -Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks,Benburb Street, Dublin 7. Cost: Free

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Organiser: National Museum of Ireland -Decorative Arts and History Name: Mary GreeneEmail: [email protected]: 01 6486453Website: www.museum.ie


Sat 17th 10:00 17:00

Sun 18th 14:00 17:00

Tue 20th - Sat 24th 10:00 17:00

Sun 25th 14:00 17:00

Exhibition: ‘Flora & Fibre - Felt inthe Natural World’As part of its 10th Anniversary celebrations,Feltmakers Ireland will be holding anexhibition of members’ work in the gardens.The pieces will represent the feltmakers’response to the natural world and in particularto the plants in the National Botanic Gardens.Runs from August 7th-26th. Venue: National Botanic Gardens, NationalBotanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Botanic GardensName: Felicity GaffneyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8570909Website: www.nationalbotanicgardens.ie


Sat 17th & Sun 18th 10:00 18:00

Mon 19th - Fri 23rd 09:00 17:00

Sat 24th & Sun 25th 10:00 18:00

Indoor SafariTake an expedition through the NaturalHistory Museum and learn more about ourexotic animals on display. Venue: National Museum of Ireland- NaturalHistory, Merrion St., Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Museum of Ireland-Natural HistoryName: Education and Outreach Department

Email: [email protected]: 01 6486316Website: www.museum.ie


Sat 24th 15:00 16:00

Bare Feet & Bowler Hats - Dublin1913A photograhic exhibition about the year 1913including the Lock-Out and the people ofDublin before and after the event. TheExhibition will continue until 20th September2013.Venue: St Nicholas of Myra Parish Centre,Carmans Hall, Francis Street, Dublin 8.Cost: FreeOrganiser: St Nicholas of Myra HeritageProjectName: Bernard WarfieldEmail: [email protected]: 086 8772551


Mon 19th 09:30 16:30

Heritage Week at GlasnevinCemetery MuseumGlasnevin Cemetery Museum will be offeringfree walking tours of Glasnevin Cemetery withresident historian and author ShaneMacThomás. These tours are free but bookingis essential. Venue: Glasnevin Cemetery Museum,Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Road, Dublin 11.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Glasnevin Cemetery MuseumName: Megan EvesEmail: [email protected]: 01 8826550Website: www.glasnevincemetery.ie


Sat 17th & Sat 24th 15:30 16:30

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Traditional Skills Open StudioCome along and learn about the craft ofmaking felt using a range of wool fibre fromrare and native breeds of sheep. Miniworkshops and demonstrations of the craft offeltmaking.Venue: Feltmakers studio, Knockmaroon Gate,Phoenix Park, Dublin.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Feltmakers IrelandName: Sheila AhernEmail: [email protected]: 01 8677173 or 087 7738282Website: www.feltmakersireland.com


Sun 25th 11:00 15:00

Casino Craft Circle: Ideas & SkillsSwap-Shop Enjoy a creative exchange of ideas & skills in arelaxed & supportive atmosphere, hosted byCarrie from The Knitting Room. All levelswelcome! Places are limited. Booking essential. Venue: Casino Marino, Cherrymount Crescent,off Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3.Cost: Free Organiser: Casino Marino /OPWName: Ruth KellyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8331618Website: www.heritageireland.ie


Sun 18th & Sun 25th 15:00 17:00

Budding Botanists Flower PressingWorkshopJoin us on an expedition through the gardensidentifying and collecting suitable plants forpressing before starting your very own driedplant collection. Kids - get great tips from theexperts and you too can be a plant collector.Venue: Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Glasnevin,Dublin 9.

Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Botanic Gardens ofIrelandName: Felicity GaffneyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8570909Website: www.nationalbotanicgardens.ie


Thu 22nd 15:00 16:30

Woodturning Demonstration &Workshop with Kieran ReynoldsLocal wood turner Kieran Reynolds willdemonstrate his craft using Irish-grown wood.He will also display a range of his pieces.Kieran works in his home workshop exclusivelywith Irish grown timber. Venue: National Botanic Gardens of Ireland,Glasnevin, Dublin 9.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Botanic Gardens ofIrelandName: Felicity GaffneyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8570909Website: www.nationalbotanicgardens.ie


Sun 18th 12:00 17:00

Walled Towns Dublin 1610 to 1847 - Cartographic ComparisonsExhibition based on the Irish Historic TownsAtlas of Dublin, tracing how the city hasevolved. Showing the seminal maps by JohnSpeed (1610), John Rocque (1756) and theOrdnance Survey (1847).Venue: Meeting Room, Royal Irish Academy,19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Royal Irish AcademyName: Sarah GeartyEmail: [email protected]: 01 6762570

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Website: www.ria.ie


Mon 19th - Fri 23rd 10:00 17:00

Dublin 1610 to 1847 - CartographicConversationsAuthors (Howard Clarke, Colm Lennon andRob Goodbody) of the Irish Historic TownsAtlas of Dublin introduce the exhibition‘Dublin 1610 to 1847’. Discussion on how thecity has evolved using maps by John Speed(1610), John Rocque (1756) and the OrdnanceSurvey (1847). Questions welcome.Venue: Meeting Room, Royal Irish Academy,19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Royal Irish AcademyName: Sarah GeartyEmail: [email protected]: 01 6762570Website: www.ria.ie


Thu 22nd 13:00 14:00

Wildlife Ireland’s Extraordinary Birds!Join Birdwatch Ireland in the Natural HistoryMuseum to hear about the 3 most endangeredIrish species - corncrakes, hen harriers & theblack guillemot. No booking required, placesallocated on a first come basis.Venue: National Museum of Ireland - NaturalHistory, Merrion St., Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Museum of Ireland -Natural HistoryName: Education & Outreach DepartmentEmail: [email protected]: 01 6486316Website: www.museum.ie


Wed 21st 12:00 13:00

Inspectorium: Sea ShellsHave a closer look at sea shore species -cockles, mussels, limpets, and bring along yourown collection to be identified. Venue: National Museum of Ireland - NaturalHistory, Merrion St., Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Museum of Ireland -Natural HistoryName: Education and Outreach DepartmentEmail: [email protected]: 01 6486316Website: www.museum.ie


Thu 22nd 14:30 16:30

Wild Boar in IrelandDr Ruth Carden from UCC tells us about theorigin and history of wild boar in Ireland, andthe controversy that surrounds the Irishpopulation. No booking for lecture requiredbut spaces limited.Venue: National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Kildare St., Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Museum of Ireland-Natural HistoryName: Education and Outreach DepartmentEmail: [email protected]: 01 6486316Website: www.museum.ie


Sat 24th 13:00 14:00

ECO-UNESCO’s Teen SummerCampAn action packed week for green teens! This isa week-long series of environmentalworkshops for young people (aged 13-16). Theunique camp includes activities focused onlearning about the natural heritage of varioushabitats close to Dublin’s City Centre. Day tripsto the Grand Canal, the River Liffey and UrbanParklands will be included, along withclassroom workshops and activities onbiodiversity. Venue: The Greenhouse, 17 St Andrew Street,Dublin 2.Cost: Please contact 01 6625491 for information

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Organiser: ECO-UNESCOName: Paddy WrightEmail: [email protected]: 01 6625491Website: www.ecounesco.ie


Mon 19th - Fri 23rd 10:00 15:00

Events for Under 12’s The Mouse Masters Tea-PartyEnjoy Casino Tails of Marino Mice at the 18thCentury MouseMasters’ Tea-Party! Don’t forgetto bring your picnic & costume! Suitable forchildren from 6 - 10 years approx. PlacesLimited. Booking essential.Venue: Casino Marino, Cherrymount Crescent,off Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3.Cost: Free Organiser: Casino Marino / OPWName: Ruth KellyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8331618Website: www.heritageireland.ie


Sat 24th 14:00 15:30

Summer Sunday Workshop: ‘A Visitto the Crooked House’ withCaomhán Mac Con Iomaire All materials provided, no booking necessary,but please arrive early.Venue: National Gallery of Ireland, ClareStreet, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Gallery of IrelandName: Barry CarrollEmail: [email protected]: 01 6615133Website: www.nationalgallery.ie


Sun 18th 15:00 16:00

Strange Symbols and CuriousCarvings: Written in Stone!Discover more about Ireland’s first writingsystem known as Ogham and make your ownOgham inspired bookmark to take home!Drop-in Session. No booking required. Ages6+.Venue: National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Learning Resource Room, FirstFloor, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. Cost: Free Organiser: National Museum of Ireland-ArchaeologyName: Mary-Jane FitzsimonsEmail: [email protected]: 01 6486332Website: www.museum.ie


Wed 21st 11:00 13:00

Heritage Week: Strange Symbolsand Curious Carvings: RunicRiddles!Can you work out the secrets of the VikingSagas by solving our runic riddles during thisdrop in session? Drop-in activity. Ages 6+. Nobooking required. Places allocated on a firstcome basis. Venue: National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Learning Resource Room, FirstFloor, Kildare Street, D2.Cost: Free Organiser: National Museum of Ireland-ArchaeologyName: Mary-Jane FitzsimonsEmail: [email protected]: 01 6486332Website: www.museum.ie


Thu 22nd 11:00 13:00

Bright Sparks Children’s Workshop:Imagine, Invent & Create withIngenious Ireland & Sugru.com.Start Thinking & Inventing! Join MaryMulvihill to explore your imagination, share

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your ideas & have lots of creative fun! Suitablefor children aged 7 – 12 years approx.Venue: Casino Marino, Cherrymount Crescent,off Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3.Cost: Free Organiser: Casino Marino / OPWName: Ruth KellyEmail: [email protected]: 01 8331618Website: www.heritageireland.ie


Sat 17th 13:00 14:00

Wed 21st 13:00 14:00

Georgian Crafts at FarmleighHouseDiscover Georgian children’s crafts andparticipate in the typical activities that childrenwould have engaged in during the 1800s.Children will get a chance to create their veryown peg people and make their own Georgiankite. Booking essential. This event is mostsuitable for children over 5 years of age. Venue: Farmleigh House, Farmleigh,Castleknock, Dublin 15.Cost: Admission FreeOrganiser: O P WName: Irene BarryEmail: [email protected]: 01 8155963Website: www farmleigh.ie


Sun 18th 14:00 16:00

Heritage Week: Strange Symbolsand Curious Carvings: Write like anEgyptian!Ancient Egyptians invented the hieroglyphs, aunique form of sacred writing. Write inhieroglyphs and create your own royalcartouche to take home! Ages 6+. No bookingrequired. Drop-in activity. Places allocated on afirst come basis. Venue: Learning Resource Room, NationalMuseum of Ireland-Archaeology, KildareStreet, Dublin 2.

Cost: Free Organiser: National Museum of Ireland-ArchaeologyName: Mary-Jane FitzsimonsEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6486332Website: www.museum.ie


Fri 23rd 11:00 13:00

Childrens Day At The Aras AnUachtarainChildren’s tour of the President’s house andthen a visit to the Garda horses and workingdogs. Places are limited so please register byemail. Meet at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre15 mins before tour. There will be two toursthis day at 11.30 and 2.30. Booking essential.Strictly one adult per child/children.Venue: Aras an Uachtarain, Phoenix Park,Dublin.Cost: FreeOrganiser: O.P.WName: Terry ButlerEmail: [email protected]: 01 8155963


Sat 24th 11:30 13:00

Strange Symbols and CuriousCarvings: Marvellous MegalithicArt!Discover more about the megalithic art on ourancient Stone Age passage tombs ofNewgrange, Knowth and Dowth and makeyour own mega art to take home! Ages 6+. Nobooking required. Drop-in session. Placesallocated on first come basis.Venue: Learning Resource Room, NationalMuseum of Ireland-Archaeology, KildareStreet, Dublin 2. Cost: FreeOrganiser: National Museum of Ireland-ArchaeologyName: Mary-Jane FitzsimonsEmail: [email protected]

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Telephone: 01 6486332 Website: www.museum.ie


Sat 24th 11:00 13:00

Dublin Castle: The Child’s PerspectiveChildren’s evening workshop in Dublin Castle- It’s your castle: invade it, adopt it, fill it withyour words. Limited places by email or phonebooking only. Venue: Dublin Castle - exact location uponbooking, Dublin 2.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Office of Public Works - HeritageServiceName: Jenny PapassotiriouEmail: [email protected]: 01 6458812 Website: www.heritageireland.ie


Tue 20th 18:00 19:15

Family Fun Day at the NationalPrint Museum The Museum will be a hive of activity withprinting demonstrations, face painting, minichildren’s workshops and self-guided arts andcrafts at our Education Area. Venue: National Print Museum, GarrisonChapel, Beggars Bush Barracks, HaddingtonRoad, Dublin 4.Cost: Free Organiser: National Print MuseumName: Gretta HalpinEmail: [email protected]: 01 6603770Website: www.nationalprintmuseum.ie


Sun 25th 12:00 16:00

Heritage Week Workshop: Ships Ahoy! Sail with us around our curious collection of

boats in the Museum. From a prehistoric canoeto a mini gold boat and a Viking fishing vessel! You will also have a chance to make your ownboat-inspired art collage to take home! Ages6+. Places limited to 25, allocated on a firstcome basis. Meet at reception.Venue: National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.Cost: Free Organiser: National Museum of Ireland-ArchaeologyName: Mary-Jane FitzsimonsEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6486332Website: www.museum.ie


Sun 18th 15:00 16:00

Tue 20th 11:00 12:00

Dún Laoghaire/RathdownCoastal & Marine

A Series of Maritime Lectures,Focusing on the Centenary of the1913 LockoutA series of lectures and illustrated talks with amaritime theme, that explore various elementsof the 1913 Lockout. 12 noon: ‘Kingstown - A Portrait of anEdwardian Seaport Town’ by Peter Pearson.1pm: ‘The 1913 Lockout and its InternationalContext’ by Colin Whitson. 2pm: ‘Fighting Back: Women in the 1913Lockout’ by Mary Muldowney. 3pm: ‘Standing Together or Standing Apart:Dublin Dock Communities and the Legacy of1913’ by Joe Mooney. 4pm: ‘Dun Laoghaire in 1913: Stronghold ofUnionism or Frontier of New Unionism’ - byPadraig Yeates. 5pm: ‘Edward Lee - The “Model” Employer’ -by Michael Lee (Great Grandson). 6pm: Who Fears to Wear the Red Hand Badge?’Francy Devine - Musical performance andpoetry.

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