About us
This is a group for anyone interested in the history of Dublin city and county. Come along if you want to share stories about the people and places - or if you want to learn more about this fine city! The Organiser Team are all volunteers, who love heritage and schedule a wide variety of events related to Dublin history, such as the Viking city, Georgian Dublin, Dublin Tenements, The Liberties, 1916, Famous Parks, Dublin Writers, Landmarks etc. The group is now 10 years old but - with a thousand years of history at our fingertips - the list of things to do is endless!
Code of Conduct:
At present, we are closed to new members. We hope to be welcoming new members shortly. Watch this space!
The group is intentionally relaxed, informal and friendly. We focus on having a smaller group of active members, so regularly remove members who are inactive. We are in the process of introducing a €5 membership fee.
As a minimum, the following code of conduct is expected of all members:
- If you say you'll attend.. then attend! No shows/last minute drop outs ruin the fun for everyone. We do track them and a member may be removed if they have a poor track record
- No using the group for commercial enterprise, the group is deliberately non-profit \
- No abuse of the organisers/other members
Any members in breach of this code will be removed from the group.
Health & Safety: Events are organised with H&S in mind (max numbers, no unsafe venues/destinations etc.), however, each member attends events at their own risk.
Upcoming events
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- €14.00
Trip to Athenry Heritage Centre and Castle
Heuston Train Station, St. John's Road West,, County Dublin, IECome and explore this historic Irish town!!
The Athenry Heritage Centre offers a truly immersive medieval experience with exciting activities for all ages and abiltities to enjoy. Step back in time as you dress in medieval costumes, becoming a knight, queen, baker or monk and explore the rich Anglo-Norman story of Athenry. History comes alive through interactive and tangible exhibits, including the town’s original 14th-century Mace & Seal, a rare and fascinating link to Athenry’s medieval past.
For those seeking adventure, the "Have-a-Go Archery" experience lets visitors test their skills under expert guidance, while the medieval maze provides a fun and educational challenge. Guided tours bring the stories of medieval Ireland to life, with expert guides sharing the town’s incredible heritage.
After lunch, we will have a tour of the castle!TOTAL COST of both tours: €14.00
(Heritage Centre €10.00, Castle €4.00)
If you have already paid for last week, don't pay again.
If you paid for last week and can't come his time you will get a refund.
If you haven't paid, please pay through the link below.
https:/www.paypal.me/AnneMccloskey722.Please be sure to include the name of the event in the memo field and choose the option of a payment to "Family and Friends" (rather than Goods and Services) to avoid service charges. RSVPs will NOT be honoured without payment! Many thanks for your cooperation.
Please press 'ATTEND" FIRST and ensure your name is on the list before paying.DETAILS:
08;50 Meet outside the Galway Hooker in Heuston Station
09:25 Train departs; our seats are Carriage B45 and 49
11:25 Train arrives
Walk to the Heritage Centre for tour
Lunch at the Barrack Room Restaurant
Tour of the Castle
17:44 Return train to Dublin;
20: 00 Train arrives at Dublin Heuston- REFUND POLICY; No refunds within two working day of the event, Saturday and Sunday are not included as working days.
17 attendees - €15.00
Tour of Borris House and Chapel
Location not specified yetSet in the beautiful Barrow Valley in Co. Carlow, Borris House is one of the most picturesque country houses in Ireland.
Built in 1731 by Morgan Kavanagh of the McMurrough Kavanagh dynasty.
During the Great Hunger, Lady Harriet Kavanagh opened a lacemaking factory to provide employment for the women of Borris.
When Arthur McMurrough Kavanagh inherited Borris House, despite being born without arms or legs, he focused on redeveloping the estate and the village to benefit his tenants and constructing the Borris Visduct.
Our guide is Amanda Pitcairn.
Unfortunately public transport is not an option, so we will have to drive. It would be nice if drivers could offer nondrivers a list.
Nondrivers are expected to share fuel costs.COST: €15.00
Payable via the following link:
PayPal.Me/DLHGroupPlease include the name of the event in the memo field.
Choose payment option Family and Friends.We will meet in Borris House carpark at 12 o'clock.
I will arrange lunch for us before the tour.Please only put your name down for this event if you ACTUALLY INTEND GOING. The number of late change of rsvps, no-shows and people staying on the Going list even though they HAVE MADE OTHER PLANS, etc., has become a huge problem for organisers. It is very disrespectful to organisers after all the work we put into events. In many cases, we do a reccy beforehand to ensure transport, etc., runs smoothly on the day. This is all at the organiser's own expense.
17 attendees
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