1. Let’s Walk & Talk October - Decem ber 2009
Sunday, 6th March at 12 noon – Meet at Fusiliers’ Arch,
St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2. Explore the role that
women have played over the years in the development Thursday, 7th April at 7pm – Meet at The Five Lamps, North
of healthcare in our city. And watch history come alive Strand, Dublin 1. We will again be teaming up with the
as we meet the likes of Elizabeth O’Farrell & Molly Malone National League of the Blind Walking Group to sample
along the way! This tour will finish in Moore Street and the Five Lamps Arts
forms part of Dublin City Council's programme Festival and this year our
celebrating International Women's Day. tour will look at some of
www.dublincity.ie/internationalwomensday the magnificent works of
architecture and engi-
neering that have served
to promote the growth of
sea and rail transport.
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Wednesday, 13th April at 11am – Meet at Wolfe Tone
Park, Mary Street, Dublin 1 (beside Jervis Shopping Cen-
tre). On April 13th 1742, Handel’s Messiah, one of the
Dé hAoine, 11 Márta ag 11 am - Teacht le chéile ag
most famous musical pieces in the world, was first per-
Cearnóg Theach an Tionóil, Barra an Teampaill, Baile
formed on Fishamble Street in Temple Bar. Our tour will
Átha Cliath 2. Tar amach ag siúl leis an staraí áitiúil,
take you around some of Dublin’s streets that still echo to
Seosamh Ó Scolaí chun cuairt a thabhairt ar láithreáin
the visit of George Frederick Handel before finishing at
éagsúla stairiúla sa taobh ó thuaidh den chathair. Bain-
Fishamble Street in time for the annual performance of
fear ceann scríbe amach i Lárleabharlann an ILAC ag
‘Messiah on the Street’ by Our Lady’s Choral Society and
1pm áit a chuirfear seisiún ceoil traidisiúnta i láthair le
the National Sinfonia, conducted by Pro-
Mairéad O'Donnell (amhránaí, fidil) agus Danny Morán
innsias O’Duinn. This event is being organ-
(amhránaí, giotár). Beidh an dá imeacht ar siúl mar chuid
ised in association with Temple Bar
de chlár Sheachtain na Gaeilge 5-17 Márta.
Cultural Trust and is one of a number of
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free activities on offer for Handel’s Day.
www.templebar.ie
Thursday, 28th April at 5pm – Meet outside the Abbey
Theatre, 26 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1. The award-
winning Dublin City Council initiative, Dublin: One City
One Book is now in its 6th year and the chosen book for
Saturday, 2nd April at 12.30pm 2011 is Joe O'Connor's "Ghost Light". This tour will take a
– Meet outside Swan Leisure/ look at Dublin and the characters which formed the
Rathmines Swimming Pool, backdrop to the romance between playwright, John
Rathmines Road, Dublin 6. Millington Synge and actress, Molly Allgood before
Enjoy the atmosphere of the concluding at St. Patricks Cathedral for Curtain Call: J.M.
Under the Clock Festival Synge and Molly Allgood, an evening of music and
Rathmines as we explore the words, produced by Laurence Foster and Blackthorn Arts
off-streets and hidden corners with performances by Royal Irish Academy of Music. As
of this intriguing and historic always, Dublin City Public Libraries will be organising an
suburb. www.festivalundertheclock.webs.com exciting programme of events throughout April to mark
this initiative. www.dublinonecityonebook.ie
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2. Day Time Meeting Point Details Other Information
Sundays 2pm Parkgate Street entrance A walk in the park or surrounding Museum LUAS Stop
to the Phoenix Park, areas nearby
Dublin 7
Mondays 11am Outside the Halfway Walks along the Royal Canal, in Buses 37, 38, 39 & 70
House Pub, Ashtown, the Phoenix Park and many and Ashtown Train
Navan Road, Dublin 7 other places Station nearby
Tuesdays 2pm Outside The Barge Pub, Walks along the Grand Canal Charlemont LUAS
Charlemont Street, and within Dublin 2/4/6 areas Stop is nearby
Dublin 2
Wednesdays 2pm Outside Raheny DART A walk to Dollymount Strand, Raheny DART Station
Station, Raheny Village, through St. Annes Park or and Buses 29A, 31,
Dublin 5 beyond! 31B, 32A & 32B
nearby
Wednesdays 2pm Outside Kilmainham A walk along the canal or Buses 51B, 51C, 78A
Gaol, Inchicore Road, around this historic area & 79 stop nearby
Kilmainham, Dublin 8
Thursdays 2pm Sandymount Green, A stroll to Irishtown Nature Re- Buses 2, 3 & 18 and
Sandymount Village, serve, along Sandymount Strand Sandymount DART
Dublin 4 or to neighbouring suburbs Station nearby
Fridays 11am Meeting House Square, ‘Bímis ag Siúl agus ag Caint’ - A
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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. Please wear suitable footwear.
Walks will not take place during times of ice/snow/dangerous weather conditions.
“ a great way to stay healthy, meet people and learn a little something about our
CONTACT ‘LET’S WALK & TALK’:
fair city”
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Dublin 8.
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