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Dublin - Dún Laoighre & Rathdown

created 15/06/2017

WORKSHOP, TALK

Dún Laoghaire Day of Childhood Dún Laoghaire Day of Childhood celebrates and reflects on past & present experiences of childhood and the importance of childhood heritage through a series of events for children and adults Venue: Dún Laoghaire Organiser: National Museum of Childhood Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 6678386 Website: museumofchildhood.ie

Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 10:00 17:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

EXHIBITION

Art in the Park Exhibition and sale of paintings by artists Pam Bowie, Rose Thompson and Wendy O'Donohoe. Featuring new works and particularly showcasing the beautiful Marlay Park. Venue: The Orangery Walled Garden, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 Organiser: Pam Bowie Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0877428870

Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 10:30 17:30 Sun 20th 10:30 17:30 Mon 21st 10:30 17:30 Tue 22nd 10:30 17:30 Wed 23rd 10:30 17:30 Thu 24th 10:30 17:30 Fri 25th 10:30 17:30 Sat 26th 10:30 17:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TOUR, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE

CabinTully Tour Come and see Tully Church and its two ancient crosses in this rural oasis before the environs change and the new Cherrywood town is built. Walking shoes

essential. Venue: Standing Stone at Holmwood, off Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 Organiser: Cabinteely Tidy Towns Email: [email protected]

Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 10:30 12:30 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

WORKSHOP

Family History and Research Volunteer members of the Genealogical Society will be on hand to advise and assist members of the public in researching their family history. Venue: Loughlinstown Leisure Center. Loughlinstown Drive, Loughlinstown Organiser: Genealogical Society of Ireland Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0872486878 Website: familyhistory.ie

Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 10:30 17:00 Sun 20th 11:00 17:00 Mon 21st 10:30 17:00 Tue 22nd 22:30 17:00 Wed 23rd 10:30 17:00 Thu 24th 10:30 17:00 Fri 25th 10:30 17:00 Sat 26th 10:30 17:00 Sun 27th 11:00 17:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE

Holy Trinity Church Opening Holy Trinity Church was built in 1848. See the glorious Harry Clarke stained glass window and the magnificent carved pulpit with its 5 bronze panels and much more… Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney Organiser: Holy Trinity Church, Killiney Email: [email protected] Telephone: 012852695 Website: htkilliney.dublin.anglican.org

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Sat 19th 14:00 16:00 Thu 24th 14:00 16:00 Fri 25th 14:00 16:00 Sat 26th 14:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Join a guided tour of Kill Abbey, the church is believed to date back to the tenth or eleventh century and is one of the oldest in South Dublin. Four tours on the hour 2pm - 6pm Saturday. Venue: Kill Abbey, Deansgrange Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 14:00 18:00 Sat 26th 14:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Take a magnificent guided tour of The Oratory Dún Laoghaire a hidden gem of Celtic revival art. Four tours on the hour 2pm-6pm Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. Venue: The Oratory, Dún Laoghaire Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 14:00 18:00 Sun 20th 14:00 18:00 Wed 23rd 14:00 18:00 Sat 26th 14:00 18:00 Sun 27th 14:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Take a guided tour in a unique location for a unique story Seapoint Martello Tower, Monkstown. Four tours on the hour 2pm-6pm Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. Venue: Seapoint Martello Tower, Monkstown Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 14:00 18:00 Sun 20th 14:00 18:00 Wed 23rd 14:00 18:00 Sat 26th 14:00 18:00 Sun 27th 14:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Take a guided tour at The Obelisk, Stillorgan believed to have been built in 1727 by Lord Allen and designed by Sir Edward Lovett Pearce. Four tours on the hour 2pm-6pm Saturday. Venue: The Obelisk, Stillorgan Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie



Summer of Heritage Enjoy a self guided tour of the magnificent All Saints Church, Blackrock built in 1870 in early English Gothic style. The twelve stained glass windows, dating from 1875 to 1925. Open Saturday 2pm-4pm. Venue: All Saints Church, Carysfort Ave, Blackrock Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie


Sat 19th 14:00 16:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Take a self-guided tour of Monkstown Parish Church the church opened Christmas Day 1831. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this wonderful church. Self-guided tours Saturday 2pm-4pm. Venue: Monkstown Parish Church Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie


EXHIBITION, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE

Semple's Temple Self-guided tours for adults; WWI memorabilia; the Hall School, Goff diaries, Monkstown Hospital, the school, organ, monuments, windows; local history; historic artifacts & fun treasure hunts for kids Venue: Monkstown Parish Church Organiser: Monkstown Parish Church Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0862161458 Website: monkstownparishchurch.com

Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 14:00 17:00 Sun 20th 14:00 17:00 Mon 21st 14:00 17:00 Tue 22nd 14:00 17:00 Wed 23rd 14:00 17:00 Thu 24th 14:00 17:00 Fri 25th 14:00 17:00 Sat 26th 14:00 17:00 Sun 27th 14:00 17:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Join a guided tour of Dún Laoghaire Harbour to hear about the early harbour and how the present harbour was built. One guided tour Wednesday at 7pm & Sunday at 11am. Venue: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Walk Meeting Point at the Bridge over the dart line Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Sun 20th 11:00 12:00 Wed 23rd 19:00 20:00 Sun 27th 11:00 12:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE

Summer of Heritage Take a guided walk with volunteers from Dublin Mountain Partnership to Barnaslingan Wood, Carrickgollogan & the Lead Mines. This tour must be pre-booked via [email protected] Sunday 11am. Venue: Dublin Mountain Walk Meeting Point Barnaslingan Wood car park. Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Sun 20th 11:00 12:00 Sun 27th 11:00 12:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

PERFORMANCE OR REENACTMENT, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE

Coin Minting Demonstrations Learn how to make money! Mint you own coins! Use your freshly minted Viking coin to get a €1 reduction per person on the same day for the Living History Tour. Venue: Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre Organiser: Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: 012858366 Website: dalkeycastle.com


Sun 20th 11:30 13:00 Sun 27th 11:30 13:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Join a guided tour at the picturesque remains of Kilgobbin Church standing on a prominent hill near Stepaside. The church was built three hundred years ago. Four tours on the hour 2pm-6pm Sunday. Venue: Kilgobbin Church, Stepaside Organiser: Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Sun 20th 14:00 18:00 Sun 27th 14:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

TOUR

Summer of Heritage Join historian Rob Goodbody, author of the book on the history of the Metals, as he brings you back in time. One guided walking tour Tuesday at 7pm & Sunday at 2pm. Venue: The Metals Meeting Point at the Queen Victoria Fountain, Dún Laoghaire Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Sun 20th 14:00 15:00 Tue 22nd 19:00 20:00 Sun 27th 14:00 15:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

TOUR

Summer of Heritage

Join Paul O'Hanrahan on a fascinating tour of writer and Nobel Laureate Samuel Beckett's native Foxrock. One guided walking tour Sunday 3.15pm. Venue: Foxrock Beckett Walk Meeting Point at Tullow Church, Brighton Road, Foxrock Organiser: Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Sun 20th 15:00 16:30 Sun 27th 15:00 16:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

EXHIBITION

The Finest Men Alive The Finest Men Alive:Documents of Imprisonment & Protest,1916-17. An exhibition of original documents written by those imprisoned following the 1916 Rising until the general amnesty and their families Venue: UCD Archives, James Joyce Library, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 Organiser: UCD Archives, University College Dublin Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167555 Website: ucd.ie/archives

Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 10:00 16:00 Tue 22nd 10:00 16:00 Wed 23rd 10:00 16:00 Thu 24th 10:00 16:00 Fri 25th 10:00 16:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

EXHIBITION

Kavanagh Reconsidered An exhibition of the literary archive of poet Patrick Kavanagh organised to mark the 50th anniversary of Kavanagh's death and curated by Dr. Lucy Collins, School of English, UCD. Venue: UCD Library Special Collections Reading Room Organiser: UCD Library Special Collections Telephone: 01 7167149 Website: ucd.ie/specialcollections/

Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 10:00 04:00

Tue 22nd 10:00 04:00 Wed 23rd 10:00 16:00 Thu 24th 10:00 16:00 Fri 25th 10:00 04:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Join DLR Summer of Heritage at The James Joyce Tower & Museum at Sandycove where a volunteer will show you around the most famous building. Two tours each day Monday to Sunday 10.30am & 2.30pm. Venue: James Joyce Tower & Museum, Sandycove Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 10:30 11:30 Mon 21st 14:30 15:30 Tue 22nd 10:30 11:30 Tue 22nd 14:30 15:30 Wed 23rd 10:30 11:30 Wed 23rd 14:30 15:30 Thu 24th 10:30 11:30 Thu 24th 14:30 15:30 Fri 25th 10:30 11:30 Fri 25th 14:30 15:30 Sat 26th 10:30 11:30 Sat 26th 14:30 15:30 Sun 27th 10:30 11:30 Sun 27th 14:30 15:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Join DLR Summer of Heritage at the National Maritime Museum of Ireland housed in Dún Laoghaire's 180-year-old Mariners Church. One guided tour 11am on Monday & Wednesday must pre-book via the museum. Venue: National Maritime Museum of Ireland Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-

Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 214 3964/ 01 280 0969 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 11:00 12:00 Wed 23rd 11:30 12:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

TOUR

Church Open A rare opportunity to see inside this very unusual octagonal church, now 118 years old, with its towers and turrets. A guided tour with a special treasure hunt for children. Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock Organiser: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Blackrock Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 6839770 Website: standrewsblackrockpc.org

Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 12:00 14:00 Tue 22nd 12:00 14:00 Wed 23rd 12:00 14:00 Thu 24th 12:00 14:00 Fri 25th 12:00 14:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK

Sum Enchanted Evenings Do you have an interest in maths? Would you like to know a little more ? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of Sum Enchanted Evenings. Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning, UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123

Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 12:00 13:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

TALK

Memoir, Fiction and History Do you have an interest in learning more about what makes a memoir? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of Memoir, Fiction and History. Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123


TOUR

National Folklore Collection Do you have an interest in Irish folklore? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” the National Folklore Collection in UCD. Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 716 7123


TALK, EXHIBITION

110 Year Old Dinghy Display 'Pansy' is an 110-year-old timber dinghy built in Kingstown by John Gray.She will be displayed fully rigged. Venue: East Pier Dun Laoghaire Organiser: The Water Wags Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 857 5374

Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 18:30 20:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE

Discover the Seven Castles of Dalkey Join Dalkey Tidy Towns volunteers in a guided walk to the locations of the seven castles of Dalkey. Meet at Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre. Venue: Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre Organiser: Dalkey Tidy Towns Committee Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2858366 Website: dalkeytidytowns.com

Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 19:00 20:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Take a journey back in time with a guided tour of Historic Blackrock starting at the main gates to the park and finishing in the village. One tour each day at 12pm Tuesday & Sunday. Venue: Historic Blackrock, Blackrock Park (Main Gates) Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Tue 22nd 12:00 13:00 Sun 27th 12:00 13:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK

Kate O' Brien Do you have an interest in Irish female writers? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of Kate O’Brien and Contemporary Irish Women’s Literature. Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123


Tue 22nd 12:00 13:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Marlay House is a stunning eighteenth-century country house. Join a guided tour to hear how the original 17th Century house was called The Grange. Four tours on the hour 2pm-6pm Tuesday & Saturday. Venue: Marlay House, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Tue 22nd 14:00 18:00 Sat 26th 14:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Join us at Deansgrange Cemetery for a walking tour with one of the cemetery staff and visit the military graves. One guided tour Tuesday at 2pm. Venue: Deansgrange Cemetery Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Tue 22nd 14:00 15:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Visit one of the most historic graveyards in South Dublin hear the stories of united Irishman, Joseph Holt, the victims of the Rochdale & many more Two guided tours per day Tuesday & Thursday 2pm-4pm Venue: Carrickbrennan Cemetery, Monkstown Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-

Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Tue 22nd 14:00 16:00 Thu 24th 14:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK

Alexander the Great as God King Do you have an interest in Alexander the Great? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of Alexander the Great as God King. Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123

Date Start Time End Time Tue 22nd 14:00 15:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)


Summer of Heritage On this unique tour of one of Dublin's most unusual graveyards learn about its 150 year history as well as the history of the Quaker religion in Ireland. Two guided tours Tuesday 2.30pm & 4pm. Venue: Quaker Burial Ground, Temple Hill, Blackrock Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Tue 22nd 14:30 17:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK

Introduction to Happiness Do you have an interest in the concept of happiness? UCD Access and Lifelong

Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of Introduction to Happiness. Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123



Summer of Heritage Enjoy a guided tour at Monkstown Castle, built in the 13th century, by the monks of the great Cistercian house. Two guided tours each day Tuesday & Thursday 4pm-6pm. Venue: Monkstown Castle, Monkstown Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Tue 22nd 16:00 18:00 Thu 24th 16:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Take a guided tour of Historic Milltown and explore the lost history of this ancient village. One tour per day Tuesday at 7pm & Sunday at 11.30pm. Venue: Historic Milltown, Meeting Point Steps Below Classon's Bridge Beside the Dropping Well Pub. Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Tue 22nd 19:00 20:00 Sun 20th 11:30 12:30 Sun 27th 11:30 12:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)


Dublin Bay: Nature and History by Richard Nairn The talk provides an insight into the nature and history of Dublin Bay. Over 1m people have direct access to one of the vital amenities on the east coast which is recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere. Venue: Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre Organiser: Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2858366 Website: dalkeycastle.com


TALK

Heritage Treasures of UCD Cultural Heritage Treasures of UCD. 20-minute illustrated talks on the Classical Museum, UCD Art Collection, National Folklore Collection, UCD Archives, UCD Special Collections, UCD Digital Library Venue: James Joyce Library, Belfield Campus, UCD - in the Link2 space Organiser: University College Dublin Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 716 7646 Website: ucd.ie/library/finding_information/our_collections/culturalheritage/

Date Start Time End Time Wed 23rd 10:00 12:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

EXHIBITION

Ancient Greeks, Romans & Egyptians Learn about life in ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt through exploring the museum's displays and handling artifacts. Venue: UCD Classical Museum, K216 Newman Building, UCD Organiser: UCD Classical Museum Email: [email protected] Telephone: 017168116 Website: ucd.ie/classics/about/classicalmuseum/

Date Start Time End Time Wed 23rd 10:00 17:00

Thu 24th 16:00 20:00 Sat 26th 10:00 14:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK

Atlantic Salmon: Lost at Sea Do you have an interest in learning about the history of Atlantic salmon? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of Atlantic Salmon – Lost at Sea Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123

Date Start Time End Time Wed 23rd 12:00 13:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Cabinteely House is a stunning, eighteenth-century, country house. Join us to hear the colourful story of this wonderful house and its owners. Four guided tours on the hour 2pm-6pm Wednesday & Sunday. Venue: Cabinteely House, Cabinteely Park Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Wed 23rd 14:00 18:00 Sun 27th 14:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

PERFORMANCE OR REENACTMENT, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE

Telemachus at the Tower Actor Paul O'Hanrahan recreates the entire first episode of James Joyce's 'Ulysses' on its original locations on top of the tower, in the room below and on

the path to the Forty Foot bathing place. Venue: Joyce Tower, Sandycove Organiser: James Joyce Museum Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2809265 Website: joycetower.ie

Date Start Time End Time Wed 23rd 14:00 15:30 Sat 26th 14:00 15:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK

Roger Boyle 1st Earl of Orrery Do you have an interest in learning about Roger Boyle? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery. Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123


TOUR

Tour of UCD with Ruth Ferguson Led by Ruth Ferguson. A 50-minute walk from the centre of Belfield will include a description of the campus development, lakes, period houses, James Barry window and a range of sculptures on campus. Venue: Meet at James Joyce Library National Heritage Week Information Hub Organiser: University College Dublin Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 716 7646 Website: ucd.ie/exploreucd/


TALK

Talking About Opera

Do you have an interest in learning about Opera and Verdi's La Traviata? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of Talking about Opera Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123


OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, PERFORMANCE OR REENACTMENT

Historic Water Wag Sailing. Since 1887 Water Wag wooden dinghies have sailed in Dun Laoghaire Harbour.This event is a ballot race for The Pansy Trophy. Venue: Dun Laoghaire Harbour Organiser: The Water Wag Club Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 857 5374 Website: waterwags.com

Date Start Time End Time Wed 23rd 18:30 20:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Take a historic guided tour of Dún Laoghaire and discover the Forty Foot Road, a 19th-century Lying-in Hospital, a shopkeeper knighted by a King. One guided tour Wednesday at 7pm. Venue: Historic Dún Laoghaire Meeting Point the entrance to the Old Town Hall Marine Road. Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Wed 23rd 19:00 20:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)


Dalkey Town and Coastal Walk Dalkey Town and Coastal walk. This walk takes in aspects of the town and coastal history. Guided by local historian Alice Cullen Venue: Meet at Dalkey Church Car Park at 7pm Organiser: Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society Telephone: 01-2806213 Website: dunlaoghairehistorical.com

Date Start Time End Time Wed 23rd 19:00 20:30 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)


The Harbours of Dalkey This illustrated talk 'The Harbours of Dalkey' will be of particular interest to all in the Dalkey area. The harbours at Coliemore and Bulloch will be of special interest to locals. Venue: Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre Organiser: Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2858366 Website: dalkeycastle.com


TALK

How to Create a Page Turner Do you have an interest in writing fiction? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of How to Create Page – Turning Characters. Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123

Date Start Time End Time Thu 24th 12:00 13:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)


Summer of Heritage The Holy Trinity Church, Killiney was built in 1848. On your visit see the glorious Harry Clarke stained glass window and much more... Open for self-guided tours Thursday, Friday, Saturday 2pm-4pm. Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Killiney Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Thu 24th 14:00 16:00 Fri 25th 14:00 16:00 Sat 26th 14:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)


Summer of Heritage Visit the Killiney Obelisk built in 1742. Enjoy one of the most striking panoramic views in Ireland. Discover the history of the Obelisk & public park. Four tours on the hour 2pm-6pm Thursday. Venue: The Obelisk, Killiney Hill Park Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Thu 24th 14:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

TOUR

Summer of Heritage Take a guided tour with one of the staff at Deansgrange Cemetery and get an insight into some of the most important and interesting graves. Tour Thursday at 2pm with No booking required. Venue: Deansgrange Cemetery People of Note. Meeting point at the office entrance to Deansgrange Cemetery. Organiser: Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 204 7011 Website: [email protected]

Date Start Time End Time Thu 24th 14:00 15:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK

America at War Do you have an interest in America’s involvement in conflict? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of America at War. Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and LIfelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123


TOUR

UCD Classics Museum Do you have an interest in having a guided tour of the UCD Classical Museum? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of the UCD Classical Museum Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123



Summer of Heritage Take a guided tour of Historic Dundrum, a thousand years ago half the land of Dundrum was granted to the church, giving two local histories, this tour takes in both. One tour Thurs 7pm & Sat 2.30pm.

Venue: Historic Dundrum, Meeting Point Barton Road roundabout near the bridge over the bypass. Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Thu 24th 19:00 20:00 Sat 19th 14:30 15:30 Sat 26th 14:30 15:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

TOUR

Summer of Heritage Take a journey back in time with a new guided tour "Two Centuries of Shopping in Dún Laoghaire" Join us on Thursday at 7pm to hear the history of retail in Dún Laoghaire. Venue: "Two Centuries of Shopping in Dún Laoghaire" Meeting point the steps to the Old Town Hall, Marine Road. Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 204 7011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Thu 24th 19:00 20:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

PERFORMANCE OR REENACTMENT

Organ Recital A recital by Prof. Gerard Gillen on the 105 year old Andrew Carnegie funded organ. Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock Organiser: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Blackrock Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 6839770 Website: standrewsblackrockpc.org

Date Start Time End Time Thu 24th 19:30 20:30 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)


Launch of 'The House of Chevers' Max Chevers lives in England. His 8th Great Grandfather was John Chevers. The work was written solely to place on record, what I have discovered over many years of research before it is lost. Venue: Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre Organiser: Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2858366 Website: dalkeycastle.com


TALK

Cults in Ancient Greek Religion Do you have an interest in the role cults played in ancient religions? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of Cults in Ancient Greek Religion. Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123

Date Start Time End Time Fri 25th 10:30 11:30 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

TALK

Mindfulness and Compassion Do you have an interest in the benefits of mindfulness? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of Mindfulness and Compassion for Living Well. Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123


TALK

What are Human Rights? Do you have an interest in learning about the rights of others? UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is offering you an opportunity to “taste” an exploration of What are Human rights? Venue: Access and Lifelong Learning UCD James Joyce Library Building Organiser: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7167123



Summer of Heritage Join us to hear the story of Laurelmere Cottage. In the centre of Marlay Park, this two storey 17th & 18th Century cottage was recently restored. Two guided tours Saturday 10am & 11am. Venue: Laurelemere Cottage, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham Organiser: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2047011 Website: events.dlrcoco.ie

Date Start Time End Time Sat 26th 10:00 12:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TOUR

UCD Woodland Walks Guided tour You are invited to join a guided walk in UCD that examines some of our heritage of trees, woodlands and wildlife on our campus. Our woodlands are over 200 years old and are very rich in biodiversity. Venue: UCD Belfield Campus Organiser: UCD Estate Services Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 716000 Website: ucd.ie/t4cms/UCD%20Woodland%20Walk%20Map%20and%20Guide.pdf


Sun 27th 11:00 12:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TALK

Nature Nurturers Celebrating all the heroes, past and present, who have conserved and protected this precious place. Wild bird and plant talks and walks. Venue: The View Point, An Taisce's Booterstown Nature Reserve, Rock Road, Booterstown Organiser: Dún Laoghaire An Taisce Association Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2803204 Website: antaisce.org/properties/booterstown-marsh

Date Start Time End Time Sun 27th 14:00 16:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TALK

Wildflower Identification Walk Join us as we explore the wilder side of our urban world with a guided walk at Shanganagh Cliffs. We'll show you how to identify our native wildflowers, their story and if it's tasty, how to eat it.

Venue: Shankill DART Station Organiser: Wildflower Walks Ireland Admission: Adult: €7.50, Child: €0, Concession: €7.50, Family: €15 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0857260278

Date Start Time End Time Sun 20th 15:00 16:30

(Suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required)

TOUR, TALK

National Folklore Collection Tour

A guided tour of National Folklore Collection UCD, which holds books, manuscripts, audio recordings, videos and photographs, drawings and paintings dealing with Irish life, folk history and culture.

Venue: National Folklore Collection, Ground Floor, Newman House, Belfield Campus, UCD Organiser: University College Dublin - National Folklore Collection UCD Email: [email protected] Telephone: +353 1 716 8216 Website: ucd.ie/irishfolklore

Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 11:00 12:00 Tue 22nd 11:00 12:00 Wed 23rd 11:00 12:00 Thu 24th 11:00 12:00 Fri 25th 11:00 12:00

(Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TOUR

Tour of Garden, Apiary and Orchard Daily tour of about an hour at 3pm of the Community garden, apiary and orchard at Rosemount Environmental Research Station.

Venue: Rosemount Environmental Research Centre, Belfield Campus, UCD, D4 Organiser: Rosemount Community Garden, University College Dublin Email: [email protected] Telephone: +353 1 716 7352

Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 15:00 16:00 Tue 22nd 15:00 16:00 Wed 23rd 15:00 16:00 Thu 24th 15:00 16:00 Fri 25th 15:00 16:00

(Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

WORKSHOP, EXHIBITION

Citizen Science Workshop

Citizen Science workshop. Learn about the different ways your birdwatching observations can contribute to conservation, whether you are a novice birder or an experienced ornithologist.

Venue: Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney Organiser: BirdWatch Ireland Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 281 9878 Website: birdwatchireland.ie

Date Start Time End Time Sat 26th 11:00 13:00

(Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)