As part of the Summer of Heritage, I went on a tour of the Quaker Burial Ground in Blackrock. I had passed this place many times and I was curious about it. Thankfully I got to take part in a tour this year. Our guide was deeply knowledgeable about his topic and he also explained …
Historic Blackrock
Another tour that I went on, as part of the Summer of Heritage, was the Historic Blackrock Tour. Our guide was fantastic, and was incredibly knowledgeable about the area. The weather was glorious on the day of the tour, I think it was the hottest day of the year. The tour started in the Park …
Killiney Obelisk
This was another stop on the Summer of Heritage and Heritage Week programmes. I have wanted to have a look inside this structure for many years. Sadly I missed the tour, but, the lovely key holder let myself and two other people in to have a look around anyway. Next year I will go to the …
Kill Abbey
This is another one of the places that I visited as part of the Summer of Heritage. The original site goes back to the 6th century and was dedicated to St. Fintan, the present building dates back to the tenth or eleventh century and replaced the previous old monastic building. This church is one of …
Stillorgan Obelisk
I decided to visit some of the locations in the Summer of Heritage Programme. The next few posts will cover some of the places I visited. My first stop was the Stillorgan Obelisk. The Stillorgan Obelisk was built in 1729, and is the first obelisk to be built in Ireland. It was built on the …
The Stone Roses
I was front and centre when The Stone Roses stepped on stage in Marlay Park on Saturday night, the support acts were, a band from Derry named SOAK, and guitar duo, Rodrigo y Gabriela. I had never heard Soak's music before, so it was great to be introduced to a new band. Rodrigo y Gabriela …
The Laya Healthcare City Spectacular
On Saturday, I went into Dublin's Merrion Square to visit the Laya Healthcare City Spectacular. I have been to this event before and it is always enjoyable. If you are unfamiliar with the event, it takes over Merrion Square with Street Performers, Children's entertainment, Food stalls, music, and other fun things to try or do. The …
The Saltee Islands
Ducketts Grove
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