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Wednesday, 4th July at 5pm – Meet at Barnardos
Square (beside City Hall), Dame Street,
Dublin 2. 2012 is the centenary of the death of
Dubliner, Bram Stoker. Expect to hear some chilling
extracts from his most famous work, Dracula as Pat
Liddy leads you through the streets, courtyards,
laneways and hidden steps of the former Medieval
Quarter and join us afterwards at St. Patrick’s
Cathedral for Gothic Readings and Atmospheric
Music.
Sunday, 13th May at 12 noon. Meet at the entrance
to Mount Argus Church, Lower Kimmage Road,
Dublin 6W. Hear about this area’s
intriguing history as you pass by
the Poddle River, Kenilworth
Square, Mount Jerome Cemetery
and a number of other interesting
sites before finishing at Harold’s
Cross Park in time for the Harold’s
Cross Village Community Festival Family Day!
Wednesday, 18th July at 2pm – Meet at St. Patrick's
Park, Patrick’s Street, Dublin 8. This walk will take in
areas of the Medieval Liberties which in the 17th
century evolved into an economic miracle only to
collapse dramatically in the 18th century, plunging
the Liberties into near destitution. This event takes
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2. SCHEDULE FOR MAY TO JULY 2012
Day Time Meeting Point Details Other Information
Sundays 2pm Parkgate Street entrance to A walk in the park or surrounding Museum LUAS Stop
the Phoenix Park, Dublin 7 areas nearby
Mondays 11am Outside the Halfway House Walks along the Royal Canal, in the Buses 37, 38, 39 & 70
Pub, Ashtown, Navan Road, Phoenix Park and many other and Ashtown Train
Dublin 7 places Station nearby
Tuesdays 2pm Outside The Barge Pub, Walks along the Grand Canal and Charlemont LUAS
Charlemont Street, Dublin 2 within Dublin 2/4/6 areas Stop nearby
Wednesdays 2pm Outside Raheny DART A walk to Dollymount Strand, Raheny DART Station
Station, Raheny Village, through St. Annes Park or beyond! and Buses 29A, 31, 31B,
Dublin 5 32A & 32B nearby
Wednesdays 2pm Outside Kilmainham Gaol, A walk along the Grand Canal or Buses 68, 69, 79 & 79A
Inchicore Road, around this historic area stop nearby
Kilmainham, Dublin 8
Wednesdays 2pm Monument to William A stroll through the city whilst
Conyngham, Kildare Place, talking in Spanish!
Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Thursdays 2pm Sandymount Green, A walk to Irishtown Nature Reserve, Buses 2, 3 & 18 and
Sandymount Village, along Sandymount Strand or to Sandymount DART
Dublin 4 neighbouring suburbs Station nearby
Fridays 11am Meeting House Square, ‘Bímis ag Siúl agus ag Caint’ - A
Temple Bar, stroll taking place usually in the city
Dublin 2 centre...whilst talking in Irish!
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demonstrate how collaboration between the community and Dublin City Council can
produce positive and enjoyable 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 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. The “Weekly Walks” do not take place on bank holidays/public holidays or during
times of ice/snow/dangerous weather conditions.
“ a great way to stay healthy, meet people and learn a little something about our
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fair city”
Contact:
Phone: Dublin City Council on 2222233 (between 9-5pm)
Email: letswalkandtalk@dublincity.ie