Heritage Week in Fingal 2012 - Fingal County Council

18.08.2012 – 26.08.2012
www.heritageweek.ie
Callsave 1850 200 878 Events in Fingal
Event/Location Description, Date, Time & Fee
THE JEWEL IN FINGAL’S CROWN Talks and tours about the history of the ancient site of Christian worship at St. Doulagh’s.
St. Doulagh’s Church, Malahide Road (R107), Date: 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26/08/2012. Time: 18th: 12 – 6pm. 19th, 21st, 25th, 26th: 2pm – 6pm.
Balgriffin, Co. Dublin 22nd: 2pm – 10pm. Fee: Free (donations welcome). Contact: St. Doulagh’s Church – 087 671 1547.
GUIDED TOURS OF SKERRIES MILLS Special Heritage Week reduction on tours, including watermill and windmills. Exhibition of
Skerries Mills, Skerries, Co. Dublin harvesting on 26th from 1pm, weather permitting. Date: 18 – 26/08/2012. Time: 10am – 4.30pm.
Fee: €3 Adult, Children free. Contact: Ray Hunt – 01 849 5208.
SANTRY COMMUNITY GARDEN OPEN WEEK Explore this 4 acre historic and beautiful walled garden with heritage orchard and thriving kitchen
Santry Community Garden, Santry Demesne, garden, lovingly restored by volunteers. Date: 18, 19, 22 – 26/08/2012. Time: 18th, 19th, 25th,
Santry, Dublin 9 26th: 11am – 4pm. 22nd, 23rd, 24th: 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 8pm. Fee: Free (donations welcome).
Contact: Donna Callan – 087 411 2537.
NEWBRIDGE WEEK OF TRADITIONAL Hand sheep shearing, wool spinning etc. Tour of farm by vet Peadar O’Scanaill at 2pm
CRAFTS AND SKILLS in English on 25th and Irish on 26th. Date: 18 – 26/08/2012. Time: 12pm – 3pm.
Newbridge House and Traditional Farm, Fee: €5 adult, €4 OAP/student/child, €14 family. Contact: Brenda Comerford – 01 843 6534.
Hearse Road, Donabate, Co. Fingal
NOT JUST A WALK IN THE PARK A gentle stroll in the Phoenix Park with guides to point out interesting historic features along the
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 way. Date: 18/08/2012. Time: 1.45pm – 3pm. Fee: Free. Contact: Roy Barron 01 677 0095.
FAIRYTALES IN THE ENCHANTED WOOD Follow the pebble path to see Hansel and Gretel and Snow White, and have a picnic at Goldilock’s
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 house – bring a teddy bear! Suitable for children of all ages. Date: 19/08/2012. Time: 2pm – 4pm.
Fee: Free. Contact: Terry Butler – 01 677 0095.
AROUND THE BLOCK FROM KINSEALY COURT 6km relaxed family walk from Kinsealy Court to Malahide Castle with a strong historical
Aspen Road/Birchdale Road junction, flavour. Bring walking gear and snack. Date: 19/08/2012. Time: 11am – 2pm. Fee: Free.
Kinsealy Court, Swords, Co. Dublin Contact: Mick Kelly – 086 840 1456.
WHALE WATCHING WITH IRISH WHALE Bring binoculars or spotting scope. Dress for weather. Date: 19/08/2012. Time: 2pm – 5pm.
AND DOLPHIN GROUP Fee: Free. Contact: Ronan Hickey – 086 339 1142.
Balscadden Car Park, Howth Head, Howth, Co. Dublin
IMAGES OF SANTRY PAST AND PRESENT Rare film of old Santry Village in the 1950s, old photographs, sketches, model of Santry village by
Santry Resource Centre, Domville Court, local historian Gerry Cooley. Date: 19/08/2012. Time: 2pm – 6pm. Fee: €3 Adult, Children free.
Old Coolock Lane, Dublin 9 Contact: Gerry Cooley – 087 667 2192.
WARDEN ACADEMY Become a Nature Reserve Warden and help the OWLS Childrens’ Nature club for the afternoon
Ashtown Nature Reserve, New River Road, Ashtown, carrying out duties to maintain the reserve for wildlife. Booking essential. Date: 20/08/2012.
Dublin 15 Time: 2pm – 5pm. Fee: €2.50 pp. Contact: Andrew Fleming – 087 329 9936.
INTRODUCTION TO CARD MAKING Demonstration and hands-on introduction to the various techniques of making greeting
Baldoyle Library, Strand Road, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 cards. Booking essential. Date: 20/08/2012. Time: 10.45am – 12.45pm. Fee: Free.
Contact: Baldoyle Library – 01 890 6793.
THE WESTEND A talk by Jim Monks of Lusk Heritage Group. Date: 20/08/2012. Time: 7pm – 8pm. Fee: Free.
Rush Library, Rush Village, Fingal, Co. Dublin Contact: Lilian Whelan – 01 890 5531.

TRACING YOUR FAMILY TREE Talk with renowned genealogist John Grenham. Date: 20/08/2012. Time: 7pm – 8.30pm.
Malahide Library, Main Street, Malahide, Co. Dublin Fee: Free. Contact: Lilian Whelan – 01 890 5531.
CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS Demonstration and hands-on introduction to some basic techniques in crocheting. Booking
Malahide Library, Main Street, Malahide, Co. Dublin essential. Date: 21/08/2012. Time: 11am – 1pm. Fee: Free. Contact: Malahide Library – 01 870 4430.
TRACING YOUR FAMILY TREE Talk with renowned genealogist John Grenham. Date: 21/08/2012. Time: 7pm – 8.30pm.
Rush Library, Chapel Street, Rush, Co. Dublin Fee: Free. Contact: Lilian Whelan – 01 890 5531.
WILD KIDZ DAY Opportunity for kids to go truly wild exploring the outdoors. Organised by OWLS Childrens’
Turvey Park & Allotments, Donabate, Co. Dublin Nature Club. Booking essential. Date: 21/08/2012. Time: 2pm – 5pm. Fee: €5 pp.
Contact: Andrew Fleming – 087 329 9936.
DUBLIN’S MARTELLO TOWERS Talk to launch new Martello Heritage Trail by Aileen O’Meara, including tour of the Howth Tower.
Howth Martello Tower, off Abbey Street, Howth, Co. Dublin Date: 21/08/2012. Time: 11am – 12pm. Fee: Free. Contact: Aileen O’Meara – 087 223 9830.
MEDIEVAL WORKSHOP An interactive workshop for children relating to the Vikings and medieval Ireland, with talk
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 in 16th century tower. Booking essential. Date: 22/08/2012. Time: 2pm – 3.30pm. Fee: Free.
Contact: Maeve Rice – 01 677 0095.
INTRODUCTION TO CARD MAKING Demonstration and hands-on introduction to the various techniques used to make greeting
Swords Library, Swords Shopping Centre, cards. Booking essential. Date: 22/08/2012. Time: 10.45am – 12.45pm. Fee: Free.
Rathbeale Road, Swords, Co. Dublin Contact: Swords Library – 01 840 4179.
I’LL LIVE ‘TIL I’LL DIE A celebration in talk, story and song of the renowned Irish singer Delia Murphy. Booking essential.
Baldoyle Library, Strand Road, Dublin 13 Date: 22/08/2012. Time: 6.45pm – 8pm. Fee: Free. Contact: Baldoyle Library – 01 890 6793.
GRACEDIEU BRIDGES WALK Eco-historical Walk looking at hedges and nunnery ruins, organised by Ballyboughal Hedgerow
O’Connor’s Pub, Ballyboughal, Fingal, Co. Dublin Society. Please wear boots and long trousers. Date: 22/08/2012. Time: 3pm – 4.30pm.
Fee: €3 adult. Contact: Ann Lynch – 086 363 8487.
THE NAPOLEONIC LEGACY OF FINGAL A talk by Kevin Thorp of Rush and Loughshinny Historical Society. Date: 22/08/2012.
Rush Library, Chapel Street, Rush, Co. Dublin Time: 7pm – 8pm. Fee: Free. Contact: Lilian Whelan – 01 890 5531.
ROCKPOOLING FOR FAMILIES Come and have a family fun afternoon exploring the beach. Organised by OWLS Childrens’
Donabate Beach, Donabate, Co. Dublin Nature Club. Booking essential. Date: 22/08/2012. Time: 10am – 12pm. Fee: €3 pp.
Contact: Andrew Fleming – 087 329 9936.
ROLL UP! ROLL UP! Carnation Theatre presents “Circus!”, a surreal love story set in a travelling circus, suitable for
Balbriggan Town Hall, George’s Square, Balbriggan, young and old alike. Booking essential. Date: 23/08/2012. Time: 3mp – 4pm. Fee: Free.
Co. Dublin Contact: Brian Murray – 01 841 2178.
TRACING YOUR FAMILY TREE Talk with renowned genealogist John Grenham. Date: 23/08/2012. Time: 6.30pm – 8pm. Fee: Free.
Blanchardstown Library, Civic Centre, Contact: Lilian Whelan – 01 890 5531.
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
RUSH LOCAL HISTORY A talk by Paddy Ryan. Date: 23/08/2012. Time: 7pm – 8pm. Fee: Free.
Rush Library, Chapel Street, Rush, Co. Dublin Contact: Lilian Whelan – 01 890 5531.
INTRODUCTION TO CARD MAKING Demonstration and hands-on introduction to the various techniques used to make greeting cards.
Blanchardstown Library, Civic Centre, Blanchardstown, Booking essential. Date: 24/08/2012. Time: 11am – 1pm. Fee: Free. Contact: Blanchardstown
Dublin 15 Library – 01 890 5563.
THE EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS REMEMBERED A talk on the Eucharistic Congress of 1932 which took place in the Phoenix Park.
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 Date: 25/08/2012. Time: 2.45pm – 4pm. Fee: Free. Contact: Kate Lynch – 01 677 0095.
PIRATES OF PORTRANE Come dressed as a pirate for a family fun afternoon along the beach. Organised by OWLS
Portrane Beach, Portrane, Co. Dublin Childrens’ Nature club. Booking essential. Date: 25/08/2012. Time: 1pm – 3pm. Fee: €4 pp.
Contact: Andrew Fleming – 087 329 9936.
THRESHERS TREASURE HUNT A children’s scavenger hunt through the mill with a quiz on traditional harvest lore. Each child
Skerries Mills, Skerries, Co. Dublin will get a goodie bag and be entered into a draw to win €50 voucher for the restaurant and
a visit to Santa. Date: 25/08/2012. Time: 10am – 5pm. Fee: €3 per child.
Contact: Patrick Butterly – 01 849 5208.

TAR ISTEACH Members of the Rolestown and Oldtown Historical Association will be on hand to talk about
St. David’s Church, Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin the church and the history of the area. Ceol agus craic, tae agus brioscaí. Date: 25/08/2012.
Time: 3pm – 6pm. Fee: Free (donations welcome). Contact: Una O’Brien – 087 636 5711.
FOLKTALES OF DUBLIN Storytelling session for all the family with Brendan Nolan. Date: 25/08/2012.
Blanchardstown Library, Civic Centre, Time: 11.30am – 1.30pm. Fee: Free. Contact: Lilian Whelan – 01 890 5531.
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
OPEN DAY FOR TRAMS, BUSES etc. Photo Opportunities for trams, buses, Military, Fire Appliances, etc from 1880s to 1980s will be on
National Transport Museum, Howth Castle display. Date: 25/08/2012. Time: 12pm – 5pm. Fee: Free. Contact: William Kelly – 01 848 0831.
Demesne, Howth, Co. Dublin
SWORDS IN OLD PHOTOGRAPHS Photos of old Swords from early 20th Century to present day. Displays of artifacts in museum.
Swords Museum, Carnegie Library, Date: 25/08/2012. Time: 2pm – 4.30pm. Fee: Free. Contact: Bernadette Marks – 01 840 0080.
North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin
TALK ON FINGAL SOUTH-WEST HISTORY Phoenix Park Assassinations, trial of Invincibles and other local historical incidents by Jim Lacey
Blanchardstown Library, Civic Centre, and Frank O’Connor of Fingal South-west Historical Society. Date: 25/08/12. Time: 2.30 – 3.45pm.
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Fee: Free. Contact: Jim Lacey – 087 240 1308.
GATE LODGES AT THE PHOENIX PARK A walk and talk about some of the historic lodges and buildings from an expert guide.
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 Date: 26/08/2012. Time: 1.45pm – 3.30pm. Fee: Free. Contact: Margaret McGuirk – 01 677 0095.
SKERRIES GUIDED WALKS Walks by Skerries Historical Society on the history and archaeology of Skerries. Date: 26/08/2012.
Skerries Area (Further details of locations Time: 12pm – 4pm. Fee: Free. Contact: Bob Laird – 087 230 1415.
to be advertised on www.oldskerries.ie)
HERITAGE SUNDAY STROLL A Walking Tour of the old Domville estate at Santry Park with local historian Gerry Cooley.
Santry Demesne, Santry, Dublin 9 Date: 26th August. Time: 11am – 1pm. Fee: Free. Contact: Gerry Cooley – 087 667 2192.
“SHEEP CHIC” AND FELTED FASHION Feltmaking demonstrations and exhibition of felted fashion. Date: 26/08/2012. Time: 1pm – 4pm.
Feltmakers Studio, Knockmaroon Gate, Fee: Free. Contact: Sheila Ahern – 087 773 8282.
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
THRESHING DAY Display of vintage threshing in corn field and more, a day out for the whole family! (subject to
Skerries Mills, Skerries, Co. Dublin weather). Date: 26/08/2012. Time: 10am – 5pm. Fee: €3. Contact: Patrick Butterly – 01 849 5208.
National Heritage Week is co-ordinated
by the Heritage Council and is part of
European Heritage Days, which is celebrated
in over 40 countries across Europe.