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SPRING 2012
“Let’s Walk & Talk has helped me meet and greet new friends, keep fit and expand my local knowledge” Greg Young, Dublin 12
“When I came to Ireland, I wanted to meet Irish people and learn about Irish culture but it was very difficult. The only people I met at my language school and at work were from outside Ireland like me. These walks have given me the chance to do this as well as helping me improve my English.” Felip Garzon (Mexico), Dublin 7
Dublin City Council’s community initiative, ‘Let’s Walk & Talk’ is indeed a great way for people to stay healthy, meet people and learn a little something about our Fair City. This initiative comprises weekly walks in various parts of the City, themed historical walking tours and other special events.
HEADS ABOVE THE PARAPET
Thursday, 8th March at 11am – Meet at Fusiliers’ Arch, St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2.
Join us on International Women’s Day to hear about many remarkable women from past centuries who against the odds, made notable contributions in the fields of arts and sciences.
www.dublincity.ie/internationalwomensday
JAMES JOYCE’S DUBLIN
Monday, 16th April at 2pm – Meet at the statue of James Joyce, North Earl Street, Dublin 1.
The award winning initiative, Dublin: One City, One Book is now in its 7th year and the chosen book for 2012 is James Joyce’s Dubliners. On this tour we invite you to celebrate the life and times of James Joyce and follow in the footsteps of his most well known characters as we walk the streets and visit the sites against which he staged many of his works.
www.dublinonecityonebook.ie
All of our historical walking tours are led by acclaimed historian, Pat Liddy
SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE
Dé hAoine, 9 Márta @ 11am– Cearnóg Theach an Tionóil, Barra an Teampaill, Baile Átha Cliath 2.
Tar amach lenár ngrúpa Bímis ag Siúl agus ag Caint go dtí an tIonad Spóirt Uisce ag an bPort Thoir (ar an LUAS agus siúl de chois) chun léargas a fháil ar traidisiún ársa an saoirseacht bád. Tá dhá churach le feiceáil anseo, iad tógtha ag meitheal oibre faoi stiúir ag an ealaíontóir Mark Redden. Ar bord libh!
Dé hAoine, 16 Márta @ 11am – Cearnóg Theach an Tionóil, Barra an Teampaill, Baile Átha Cliath 2. Bain sult as an seanchas nuair a théann an grúpa Bímis ag Siúl agus ag Caint go dtí an Lantern Cultural Centre, Sráid Synge, áit bheidh Aideen McBride agus Miceál Ross ó Dublin Yarnspinners le riar maith de fhinscéalta agus de bhéaloideas le haithris acu.
Beidh an dá imeacht seo ar siúl le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge. Rithfidh féile na bliana seo ó 5-17 Márta.
www.snag.ie
All of our historical walking tours are led by acclaimed historian, Pat Liddy.
All ‘Let’s Walk & Talk’ events are FREE and no advance booking necessary.
All Walks and Tours usually last about 90 minutes.
And remember…‘Let’s Walk & Talk’ is a great way to stay healthy, meet people and learn a little about our Fair City!
WEEKLY WALKING GROUPS
February - April 2012
| Day | Time | Meeting Point | Details | Other Information |
| Sundays | 2pm | Parkgate Street entrance to the Phoenix Park, Dublin 7 | A walk in the Phoenix Park or surrounding areas | Museum LUAS Station is nearby |
| Mondays | 11am | Outside the Halfway House Pub, Ashtown, Navan Road, Dublin 7 | Walks along the Royal Canal, in the Phoenix Park and many other places | Buses 37, 38, 39 & 70 and Ashtown Train Station nearby |
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Tuesdays
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2pm | Outside The Barge Pub, Charlemont Street, Dublin 2 | Walks along the canal and Dublin 2/4/6 areas | Charlemont LUAS Station is nearby |
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Wednesdays |
2pm | Outside Raheny DART Station, Raheny Village, Dublin 5 | A walk to Dollymount Strand, through St. Annes Park or beyond! |
Raheny DART and Buses 29A, 31, 31B, 32A & 32B nearby |
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Wednesdays |
2pm | Outside Kilmainham Gaol, Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 | A walk along the canal or around this historic area | Buses 51B, 51C, 78A & 79 stop nearby |
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Wednesdays |
2pm | Monument to William Conyngham, Kildare Place, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 | A stroll through the City whilst talking in Spanish |
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| Thursdays | 2pm |
Sandymount Green, Sandymount Village, Dublin 4 |
A walk along Sandymount Strand or to neighbouring suburbs | Buses 2, 3 & 18 and Sandymount DART Station nearby |
| Fridays | 11am | Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 | ‘Bímis ag Siúl agus ag Caint’ - A stroll taking place in the city centre…whilst talking in Irish! | |
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Fridays |
2pm |
Monument to William Conyngham, Kildare Place, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 |
A stroll through the city whilst talking in French! |
Note: New Meeting Point |
The ‘weekly walks’ are simply leisurely walks in the community, not historical walking tours. However from time to time they do incorporate visits to places of historical interest, talks etc. These walks are led by a dedicated team of volunteers from the community and demonstrate how collaboration between the community and Dublin City Council can produce such positive results.
Note: Neither Dublin City Council or any of the Walk Leaders/Volunteers can be held responsible for any injury or loss caused to participants on 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. Be sure to wear suitable footwear and sunscreen! The ‘Weekly Walks’ do not take place on bank holidays or public holidays.
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CONTACT LETS WALK & TALK:
If you wish to be added to our email mailing list or if you require further details, please contact us on (01) 2222233 (between 9-5pm), via email at letswalkandtalk@dublincity.ie or at the following address:
Community Development Section,
Dublin City Council,
Block 1, Floor 2,
Civic Offices,
Wood Quay,
Dublin 8.
