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Dublin Walking

HIDDEN HISTORY —
DUBLIN’S LEGAL QUARTER REVEALED

Dublin’s Legal Quarter has a rich and diverse history, with fascinating stories and stunning architecture to be found in this often less visited part of Dublin. From the spectacular building of the King’s Inns to the original Dublin Georgian Street (Henrietta Street) the legal quarter in Dublin 7 was the scene of many pivotal moments in Irish history.  And many of these will be discussed during this event which we’ve organised in partnership with the Courts Service.  The 2½ hour walking tour will encompass old and new
legal sites of importance, include stop-offs at the ancient Green Street Courthouse and Law Library’s Distillery Building, and culminate in a presentation within the atmospheric Round Hall of the Four Courts, where participants will hear a brief legal history of Ireland from a Senior
member of the Judiciary.

Saturday, 23rd May at 12 noon - “Dublin’s Legal Quarter”.  Meet at Phoenix House, Phoenix Street North, Smithfield, Dublin 7 (Smithfield LUAS Station nearby)

NEIGHBOURLY WALKS!

From Budapest to Brussels, from London to Lisbon, millions of people will be participating in events across Europe to celebrate European Neighbours Day on the 26th of May.  And ‘Let’s Walk & Talk’ will be inviting you and your neighbours to join us on a couple of historical walking tours.

Tuesday, 26th May at 2pm -“Historic Legacies from our Nearest Neighbour”.  Meet outside The Barge Pub, Charlemont Street, Dublin 2 (Charlemont LUAS Station is nearby)

Thursday, 28th May at 2pm - “Sandymount - A Unique Village”.  Meet at Sandymount Green in Sandymount Village (Buses 2,3 & 18 and Sandymount DART Station close by)

For information on European Neighbours Day events in your area, please log onto www.dublincity.ie
MORE WRITERS WALKS

Following the success of our “Mightier Than The Sword” series of literary tours in April, we have decided to continue with the literary theme in June.

Tuesday, 2nd June at 11.30am – ‘Writers & The Northside Connection'.  Meet outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1. 

The above tour is part of the Dublin Writers Festival which is an initiative of Dublin City Council through its Arts Office.  The festival celebrates our city’s literary heritage and presents the very best of Irish and International writing.  For further details, log onto www.dublinwritersfestival.com or call (01) 2225455.

Also, be sure to join us on Bloomsday and relive the events in James Joyce’s novel, Ulysses, as we follow Leopold Bloom's morning journey through Dublin:

Tuesday, 16th June at 11am – ‘In The Footsteps Of Ulysses’.  Meet at the Garden Of Remembrance, Parnell Square, Dublin 1. 

SUMMER IN DUBLIN

All events listed here are presented as part of Dublin City Council’s "Summer in Dublin” programme of free events, held throughout the city during the summer months.  The wide range of entertainment which includes lunchtime concerts, skateboarding demonstrations, opera recitals and street performances ensures that every taste will be catered for.  For further details check out www.dublincity.ie

HISTORICAL TOURS

All of our historical walking tours are led by acclaimed historian,
author, artist and tour guide, Pat Liddy and are proving extremely
popular.  Over 400 people recently participated in our tour of “Handel’s Dublin”!

All Let’s Walk & Talk events are FREE and no booking necessary

Website: www.letswalkandtalk.ie

All Walks and Tours usually last about 90 minutes

MIDSUMMER MEANDER

Be part of this unique historical walk through 1,000 years of Dublin’s history on the evening of the Summer Solstice. The walk will start and finish at Dublin Castle, taking in 1,000 years of the capital’s evolution en route.  As you set off, you will be provided with a map which will lead you through “Viking, Medieval & Georgian Dublin” before entering the Dublin of the future as you return into the sunset!  

Sunday, 21st June at 6pm – ‘Summer
Solstice Walk’.  Meet in the upper yard of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2.

Pat Liddy, a number of volunteers and other surprise guests will be on hand at various stops along the way!

This event is run in partnership with Friends Of the Elderly, Dublin Simon Community, Pat Liddy’s Walking Tours of Dublin, Dublin Castle and Temple Bar Cultural Trust.  

CONTACT ‘LET’S WALK & TALK’

If you wish to be added to our mailing list or if you require further details, please contact the Project Manager, Ronan O’Donnell on (01) 2223726 (between 9-5pm), via email at ronan.o’donnell@dublincity.ie or at the following address :

Community Development Section,
Dublin City Council,
Block 1,
Upper Ground Floor,
Civic Offices,
Wood Quay,
Dublin 8.
WEEKLY WALKING GROUPS

We have added a new walk on Fridays to the weekly walks programme (on a pilot basis from June) which will encourage you to “labhair cupla focal”!   Everyone is welcome as always though emphasis will be on speaking Irish or at least trying to.  You may be surprised at how much Gaeilge you remember! 

The ongoing success of the weekly walks is hugely due to the commitment of our wonderful volunteer walk leaders.  This dynamic team are always on the look out for fresh and different places to visit.  For example, a forthcoming walk from Sandymount Green will follow a trail of 18 local embassies whilst our Raheny Group will take the DART to Howth for a walk which will visit the spectacular rhododendron gardens at Deer Park. 

Please note: The “Weekly Walks” will not take place on bank holidays or public holidays.

Please note:  Neither Dublin City Council or any of the Walk Leaders can be held responsible for any injury or loss caused to participants in any of the above walks.   In the interest of your own safety, please observe vigilance and care when crossing roads and junctions.  It is advised that you first consult with your doctor if you have a medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.