Dublin – Fingal Heritage Week guide

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Dublin - Fingal
Dublin - Fingal
Swords Castle: Digging History
Be part of Season 2 of our community dig (You must be over 18 to dig). Volunteers are needed to dig,
wash pottery & bag artefacts. All welcome to come to explore and enjoy.
Venue: Swords Castle
Cost: Free
Organiser: Fingal County Council
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01-8905691
Website: www.fingal.ie
Booking Required: No
Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 21st August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 23rd August 10:00
AM to 16:30 PM , 24th August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 25th August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 26th
August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 27th August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 28th August 10:00 AM to 16:30
PM
Whale Watch Ireland 2016
You are invited to join the IWDG for a free and guided land-based whale watch at a local headland,
as part of All-Ireland Whale Watch day.
Venue: Balscadden Car Park, Howth Head
Cost: Free
Organiser: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
Telephone: 086 3537900
Website: www.iwdg.ie
Dates: 27th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM
Crafts & Art
Crafts & Art: Felt, Slate, Wooden, ceramic & woven items, also paintings reflecting the environs of
the park and Northern Ireland scenery.
Venue: Exhibition Room, Phoenix Park Visitors Centre, Phoenix Park
Cost: Free
Organiser: Margaret McGuirk OPW
Website: www.phoenixpark.ie
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Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 22nd August 10:00
AM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 25th
PM , 28th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM
Malahide Museum Open
Small local museum with many old maps and photos.
Venue: Steward's House (Beside bus park)
Cost: Free
Organiser: Malahide Historical Society
Website: www.malahideheritage.com
Dates: 20th August 14:00 PM to 16:30 PM , 21st August 14:00 PM to 16:30 PM , 22nd August 14:00
PM to 16:30 PM , 23rd August 14:00 PM to 16:30 PM , 24th August 14:00 PM to 16:30 PM , 25th
August 14:00 PM to 16:30 PM , 26th August 14:00 PM to 16:30 PM , 27th August 14:00 PM to 16:30
PM , 28th August 14:00 PM to 16:30 PM
Open Day & 1916 Patriots Exhibition
A display of vintage Commercial vehicles of Trams, Buses, Horse Drawn and Military good photo
opportunities. '1916 Patriots Exhibition' will be displayed on Dublin Tram 224. A tram from this era.
Venue: National Transport Museum
Cost: Free
Organiser: The Transport Museum Society of Ireland
Balbriggan Celebrates the Art of Harry Clarke
Balbriggan is fortunate to be the location of two exceptional stained-glass panels, The Visitation and
The Widow's Son, by the acclaimed Irish artist Harry Clarke.
Venue: St Peter & Paul Church, Balbriggan
Cost: Free
Organiser: Balbriggan Tourism
Dates: 20th August 0:00 AM to 23:59 PM , 21st August 0:00 AM to 23:59 PM , 22nd August 0:00 AM
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to 23:59 PM , 23rd August 0:00 AM to 23:59 PM , 24th August 0:00 AM to 23:59 PM , 25th August
0:00 AM to 23:59 PM , 26th August 0:00 AM to 23:59 PM , 27th August 0:00 AM to 23:59 PM , 28th
August 0:00 AM to 23:59 PM
Fingal and the Fight for Irish Freedom Exhibition
Telling the story of many of the Fingallians who were involved in the events of Easter week using
items from our collections, from relatives of participants, and from other museums.
Venue: Fingal Local Studies & Archives
Cost: Free
Organiser: Fingal County Council Archives
Dates: 22nd August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM
Howth Heritage
Display of finds from recent excavations in SE Fingal and results of a new geophysical survey of Dun
Griffin fort (The Bailey). Exhibition of ancient crafts and skills.
Venue: Tower Hill Howth
Cost: Free
Organiser: Resurrecting Monuments
Dates: 27th August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM
Wildflowers of the Phoenix Park
Come and identify the treasure trove of wild plants growing within the Phoenix Park
Venue: Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: Leif Barry, OPW
Dates: 21st August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM
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Pirates of Portrane
Calling all ye pirates, there be treasure to be found. Find the map then take part in various
challenges to find the clues that lead to the buried treasure. Sword fight battle with other pirates
Venue: Tower Bay Cove, Portrane
Cost Adult: Free
Cost Child: €5
Cost Concession: OWL Members €4
Organiser: OWLS - The Children's Nature Charity
Telephone: 0873299936
Website: www.owls.ie
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: 21st August 10:00 AM to 13:00 PM
Storytelling for Heritage Week with storyteller Brendan Nolan
All Welcome to this storytelling event for children age 7yrs plus. Contact Donabate Library to book
in!
Venue: Donabate Library
Cost: Free
Organiser: Fingal Libraries
Dates: 23rd August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM
All welcome to this storytelling event for children age 7yrs plus. Contact Rush Library to book for
this event.
Venue: Rush Library
Cost: Free
Dates: 23rd August 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Dragonflies of the Phoenix Park
A presentation and a walk to one of the many ponds within the park.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Leif Barry, OPW
Bednobs and Broomsticks
Join us for a beach combing adventure with a difference. For this family event we will be searching
for drift wood found along the shore. With the materials found making weird and wonderful things.
Venue: Swords Estuary. Ballymadrough Road
Cost Adult: Free
Cost Child: €3
Cost Concession: OWL Members €2
Organiser: OWLS - The Children's Nature Charity
Website: www.owls.ie
For children age 7yrs plus. Contact Swords Library to book for this event.
Venue: Swords Library
Cost: Free
Family Heritage Day Newbridge House and Farm
To be held in the Walled Garden our event will focus on children and families. We explore a time
when children and adults were outdoors and imagination was key to enjoyment.
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Venue: Newbridge House and Farm
Cost: Free
Organiser: Newbridge House and Farm Ltd
Website: www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com
"Leave Your Jewels in the Bank and Buy a Revolver" Women of the Rising in Song and Story
Come along and hear the stories of singer Elsie Mc/Dermid and the women rebels of 1916. and listen
to (and join in!) sparkling airs by Gilbert and Sullivan and Ireland's most powerful ballads.
Venue: The Millbank Theatre, Rush
Cost Adult: €12
Cost Child: €12
Organiser: Russborough House
Telephone: 01 843 7475
Website: www.millbanktheatre.ie
Our Heritage, Past, Present & Future.
Guided Tours and Stories of this Ancient yet Vibrant centre of Christian Worship from the 6th. cent.
to the present time and into the future of our shared Heritage.
Venue: St. Doulagh's Church.
Cost: Free
Organiser: The Friends' of St. Doulagh's
Dates: 20th August 12:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 21st August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 24th August 12:00
PM to 18:00 PM , 24th August 19:00 PM to 22:00 PM , 27th August 12:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 28th
August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM
Stories of 1916 and the Fingal Experience
Acclaimed filmmakers Dave and Colin Farrell screen their award winning film 'A Terrible Beauty'
and give a flavour of their current project 'Fingal's Finest', the story of Fingal 's role in 1916
Venue: Fingal County Council, County Hall
Cost: Free
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Living History Day
Ardgillan Castle will be transformed for the day, with living history guided tours within the castle.
Venue: Ardgillan Castle
Cost Adult: €6
Cost Child: €6
Organiser: Ardgillan Castle
Website: www.ardgillancastle.ie
Discovering the Talbot Botanic Garden, Malahide
Join Kevin Halpenny, Fingal's Senior Park's Superintendent to explore the history and legacy of the
Talbot Botanic garden at Malahide Castle.
Venue: Fingal County Council
Cost: Free
Dates: 22nd August 13:00 PM to 14:00 PM
"The Theatre Royal": A talk by Conor Doyle
All Welcome to this talk by Conor Doyle (this talk is for adults). Contact Blanchardstown Library to
book. Ph 01-8905563
Venue: Blanchardstown Library
Cost: Free
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Fingal's Animal and Plant Invaders
Join Fingal's Biodiversity Officer, Hans Visser and find out about plant and animal species which
have recently arrived in Fingal and have the potential to cause us many problems.
Cost: Free
100 Years of Heritage in Fingal, 1916-2016
Approximately 10 short presentations from Fingal Heritage Societies
Venue: Beside St. Sylvester's Parish Centre, Malahide
Cost: Free
Organiser: Fingal Heritage Network
Letters from the Front: The Hely-Hutchinson Brothers of Swords and the Great War
Join County Archivist, Colm McQuinn to explore one Fingal family's experiences during the Great
War
Cost: Free
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Uncovering the History of Ashtown Castle
Newly uncovered information, giving an insight into the very early years of Ashtown Castle, Phoenix
Park.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Nick Murnagh
Fingal’s Birds: Legends and Folklore
Join author Niall MacCoitir in exploring the legends and folklore of Fingal's birds.
Cost: Free
Recollections of Malahide 1908-1918
Recollections of Malahide 1908-1918 by Mary McNamara (a talk for Heritage Week). All Welcome,
contact Malahide Library to book for this event.
Venue: Malahide Library
Cost: Free
Oíche Filíochta Dhá Theangach - Bi-lingual poetry night
Oíche Filíochta Dhá Theangach. Bígí linn chun dán a léamh tú féin nó le héisteacht le daoine eile.
Téama 100 Bliain dOidhreacht. Fáilte roimh chách. Bilingual Poetry evening.Read a poem
Venue: Leabharlann Bhaile Brigín
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Cost: Free
Organiser: Leabharlann Bhaile Brigín
Telephone: 8704401
The Casino at Malahide: From Model Cottage to Model Trains
Join County Architect Fionnuala May and discover the fascinating history of the cottage known as
the Casino at Malahide
Cost: Free
Swords Castle: A Medieval Manor
A selection of talks exploring the past, present and future of Swords Castle culminating in a tour of
the historic buildings.
Venue: Fingal Local Studies and Archives
Cost: Free
Organiser: Fingal Local Studies and Archives
Thomas Carty, True Dubliner and Man of many talents leading to the 1916 Rising
Born in the late 19th Century Thomas Carty would not have been out of place in the 21st Century,
with his concern for the Environment.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Blanchardstown-Castleknock History Society
Website: https://blanchardstowncastleknockhistorysociety.wordpress.com/
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The Celts
The History of these ancient people and their time in Ireland 500 AD
Cost: Free
Organiser: Bernie Canning
Tom & Terry's Tower
Hidden away in North Dublin, Portrane's lovingly restored Martello Tower & Gardens.Explore two
centuries of history encased in 8ft thick stone walls built to withstand maritime attack by Napoleon.
Venue: Tower house
Cost Adult: €5.00
Cost Child: Free
Cost Concession: €1.00
Organiser: Terry Prone/Bryan Greene
Telephone: +353861221273
Free Tours of Ardgillan Castle
Ardgillan Castle is offering free guided tours of the castle for Heritage Week, from the Saturday 21st
- Saturday 27th August. Tours will run on the hour throughout the week from 11am until 4pm.
Venue: Ardgillan Castle
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ardgillan Castle
Website: ardgillancastle.ie
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Dates: 20th August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 21st August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 22nd August 11:00
AM to 16:00 PM , 23rd August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 24th August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 25th
PM
Swords Heritage Trail Free Audio Guide
Discover the story of Swords with this free audio guide. Simply download the free Guidigo App and
search for Swords Heritage Trail.
Venue: Your self-guided tour begins at Saint Colmcille's Well
Cost: Free
Organiser: Abarta Heritage Ltd
Telephone: 052 618 9468
Website: abartaheritage.ie/product/swords/
Tour of Mills
Reduced price of our guided tour of Skerries Mills for Heritage Week. The tour takes approx 50
minutes.
Venue: Skerries Mills
Cost Adult: €3
Cost Child: €3
Organiser: Skerries Mills
Website: www.skerriesmills.ie
Dates: 20th August 11:00 AM to 15:00 PM , 28th August 11:00 AM to 15:00 PM
Guided tour of Ashtown Castle, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
Tour of Ashtown Castle, Phoenix Park. Which is the oldest building within the park.
Venue: Ashtown Castle, Phoenix Park Visitors Centre, Dublin 8
Cost: Free
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Dates: 21st August 10:30 AM to 16:00 PM , 22nd August 10:30 AM to 16:00 PM , 23rd August 10:30
AM to 16:00 PM , 24th August 10:30 AM to 16:00 PM , 25th August 10:30 AM to 16:00 PM , 26th
August 10:30 AM to 16:00 PM , 28th August 10:30 AM to 16:00 PM
Bremore Castle Tours
Kevin Halpenny, Senior Parks Superintendent will give a tour of the restored Bremore Castle,
outlining its history.
Venue: Bremore Castle
Cost: Free
Dates: 22nd August 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM , 22nd August 14:30 PM to 15:30 PM , 24th August
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM , 24th August 14:30 PM to 15:30 PM , 26th August 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ,
26th August 14:30 PM to 15:30 PM
Tour of Grangegorman Military Cemetery
Grangegorman tour covers the history of the largest Military Cemetery in Ireland. Meet inside the
gates of the cemetery.
Venue: Grangegorman Military Cemetery
Cost: Free
Free tours of church and towers
A 1,200 year old round tower; medieval, Georgian, & Victorian buildings; graves of killers, victims of
the Black Death, and a rebel hero; all on a site older than Dublin city and twice as pretty.
Venue: Saint Columba's Church, Church Road, Swords
Cost: Free
Organiser: Saint Columba's Church Swords
Website: www.helpusmakehistory.org
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Dates: 27th August 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM , 27th August 13:00 PM to 13:45 PM
Historical Walk
Guided walk around centre of Malahide with local history commentry.
Venue: Malahide Library forecourt
Cost: Free
Organiser: Malahide Historical Society
Telephone: 085 7243697 or 086 3175952
Balbriggan Heritage Trail - a guided walk
Heritage Trail of Balbriggan is now in preparation. Join our debut guided walk that will take you on a
fascinating journey through Balbriggan's industrial milling and textile manufacturing heritage.
Venue: Car park at St Peter & Paul's Church, Balbriggan
Cost: Free
Organiser: Balbriggan Tourism
Dates: 21st August 19:30 PM to 21:00 PM
The Message of our Veteran Trees
Tom Hussey from the Council's Parks Division will lead a walk to look at some of Fingal's veteran
trees and what they have to tell us
Venue: Ardgillan Demesne, lower car park beside toilets
Cost: Free
Dates: 22nd August 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM , 23rd August 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
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The Message of our Veteran Trees - Newbridge
Tom Hussey, of the Council's Parks Division, will lead a walk to look at some of Fingal's veteran
trees and what they have to tell us.
Venue: Newbridge Demesne, at front of Newbridge House
Cost: Free
Dates: 22nd August 14:00 PM to 15:30 PM , 23rd August 14:00 PM to 15:30 PM
In the Footsteps of Decimus Burton
Walk in the footsteps of Decimus Burton within the Phoenix Park
Cost: Free
Organiser: Maeve Rice OPW
Walk with Heros
Research shows that at least 26 veterans of the 1916 Rising are buried in the graveyard. Hear their
stories and backgrounds.
Venue: St. Colmcille's Church
Cost: Free
Organiser: Swords Historical Society
Telephone: (01) 8400080
Website: www.swordsheritage.com
Heritage Walk in Santry Demense
Gerry will conduct a guided tour of Santry Court , the old Domvile estate and former residence of
Lord Santry. The Guinness connection explained along with Irish army days 1939 to 1948. Walk and
Talk.
Venue: Grand Gates Santry Park
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Cost: Free
Organiser: Gerry Cooley
Natural History Workshop with the Rediscovery Centre
A 90 min workshop for children age 7-12yrs. Contact Balbriggan Library to book for this event.
Venue: Balbriggan Library
Cost: Free
Dates: 22nd August 11:30 AM to 13:00 PM
A 90 minute workshop for children age 7-12yrs. Contact Garristown Library to book in for this event.
Venue: Garristown
Cost: Free
A 90 minute workshop for children age 7-12yrs - contact Howth Library to book in for this event.
Venue: Howth Library
Cost: Free
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A 90 minute workshop for children age 7-12yrs. Contact Baldoyle Library to book for this event.
Venue: Baldoyle Library
Cost: Free
Citizen Science Workshop - Protecting Our Pollinators
If you’d like to become a Citizen Scientist and conserve pollinators (bees, hoverflies and butterflies)
then come along to our workshop and learn to use our new Android smartphone app!
Venue: Baldoyle Racecourse Community Garden (opposite marketing suite), Red Arches Road,
Baldoyle
Cost: Free
Organiser: Dublin Bay Biosphere Partnership
Website:
http://www.dublinbaybiosphere.ie/events/citizen-science-workshop-protecting-our-pollinators-1
A 90 minute workshop for children age 7-12yrs. Contact Blanchardstown Library to book for this
event.
Cost: Free
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A 90 minute workshop for children age 7-12yrs. Contact Blanchardstown Library to book for this
event.
Cost: Free
Tile-making in Ballyboughal
Based on Ballyboughal Medieval Churchyard and Hawthorn Trees, participants will make tile
replicas of the Designs found there using air-drying clay and paint them to bring home as a souvenir.
Venue: OConnors Pub Ballyboughal
Cost Adult: € 3
Cost Child: € 3
Cost Concession: 2
Organiser: Ballyboughal Hedgerow Society
Website: www.thehedge.org
All event information is subject to change. Please consult the www.heritageweek.ie website closer to
the event for the latest updates - Document updated: August 20, 2016, 9:08 am
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Dublin – Fingal Heritage Week guide

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