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“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.
"Lets Walk & Talk" events:
CRUMLIN: THE CROOKED GLEN
Thursday, 27th May at 2pm: Meet at Dublin City Council’s Crumlin Area Office, 13 Crumlin Village, Dublin 12. Considered by many to be a comparatively recent suburb, Crumlin has a much longer history waiting to be told!
FINGLAS: AN HISTORIC & CONNECTED PLACE
Friday, 28th May at 11am: Meet at Finglas Civic Centre, Mellowes Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. Join Pat Liddy as he explores some ancient sites in Finglas and traces their overseas connections.
CABRA: ANCIENT MOORLANDS OF DUBLIN
Monday, 31st May at 12 noon: Meet at Naomh Fionnbarra GAA Club, Faussagh Avenue, Cabra, Dublin 7. Enjoy a tour of a mid 20th century suburb rich in history, boasting institutions, railways and a canal.
The three tours above are brought to you as part of Dublin City Council’s Bealtaine and Neighbours’ Day programmes of events.
see www.dublincity.ie for more details.
BALLYMUN: FROM RURAL LANDSCAPES TO MODERN CITYSCAPES
Tuesday, 8th June 2010 at 7pm: Meet at Ballymun Civic Centre, Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 13. This tour examines Ballymun and it’s neighbours through the lens of its past and the changes which have taken place over time. This event is being organised in partnership with Active Living Ballymun.
CHERRY ORCHARD: UNCOVERING A RICH PAST
Monday, 14th June at 11am: Meet at Orchard Community Centre, Cherry Orchard Grove, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10. There are layers of history in the Cherry Orchard area and our walk will attempt to uncover some of these layers and find out not only about their past, but their relevance in the 21st century. This event is being run as part of Cherry Orchard: Reeling in the Years which celebrates the area’s heritage and history.
CHAPELIZOD: STORIES OF DOLMENS, KNIGHTS & A GHOSTLY WRITER
Sunday, 4th July at 2pm: Meet at the Parkgate Street entrance to the Phoenix Park, Dublin 7. The story of Chapelizod stretches back from the modern era to the time of myths and legends. Take in the Phoenix Park and one of Ireland’s oldest remnants, an ancient and mysterious dolmen before concluding in Chapelizod in time to catch the opening of the Chapelizod Community Festival in the village square.
www.chapelizodfestival.com
NORTH WALL AREA: 19TH TO 21ST CENTURY
Thursday, 8th July at 3pm: Meet at the Luas Stop, Connolly Station, Dublin 1. Once heralded as a pivotal economic centre during the 19th century, this area suffered a fall from economic grace in the 20th century before being restored to its former glory as one of Dublin’s most vibrant quarters. Absorb the atmosphere of the North Wall Festival as you visit places where old meets new.
WEEKLY WALKING GROUPS
| Day | Time | Meeting Point | Details | Other Information |
| Sundays | 2pm | Parkgate Street entrance to the Phoenix Park, Dublin 7 | A walk in the Phoenix Park, along the Liffey or to other parks, often taking in visits and talks | 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 |
| 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! |
Our weekly walks are led by a dedicated and dynamic team of volunteers from the community and illustrates how collaboration between the community and Dublin City Council can produce positive and enjoyable outcomes for all. In 2009, these walks incorporated over 200 visits to places of cultural/historical interest, talks etc. If you would like to help out at these walks, please let us know! Dublin City Council can also sponsor you to do some training if you wish to become a walk leader.
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.
All of our historical walking tours (except ‘Bímis ag Siúl agus ag Caint’) are led by acclaimed historian, Pat Liddy.
All ‘Let’s Walk & Talk’ events are FREE and no booking necessary (except for ‘Music Goes To The Movies’ recital*)
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!
CONTACT LETS WALK & TALK:
If you wish to be added to our mailing list or if you require further details, please contact 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, Floor 2,
Civic Offices,
Wood Quay,
Dublin 8.
