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PHOENIX PARK VISITOR CENTRE & ASHTOWN CASTLE For further information please contact: Phoenix Park Visitor Centre Ph: 01-6770095 www.phoenixpark.ie E-mail: [email protected] NATIONAL HISTORIC PROPERTIES PHOENIX PARK PROGRAMME 2014 PROGRAMME 2014
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PHOENIX PARK VISITOR CENTRE & ASHTOWN CASTLE
For further information please contact:
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre Ph: 01-6770095
www.phoenixpark.ie E-mail: [email protected]
NATIONAL HISTORIC PROPERTIESPHOENIX PARK
PROGRAMME 2014PROGRAMME 2014
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Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle
– FREE ADMISSION –Open daily 10.00am - 5.45pm summer time
Open daily 9.30am - 5.30pm winter timeLast admission 30 minutes before closing
Groups must be booked at the centre. Telephone: 01-6770095Also free guided tours of Ashtown Castle - enquiries at reception.
www.phoenixpark.ie www.phoenixpark.ie
A lively and entertaining exhibition on the history and wildlifeof the Phoenix Park is on display in the Visitor’s Centre. Herethe visitor can enjoy an historical interpretation of the parkfrom 3,500 B.C. to the present day. They can also view anaudio-visual presentation on the history of the park throughthe ages or on the history of Áras an Uachtaráin.
Exhibitions at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre 2014JANUARYElizabeth Morgan (ICOMOS) Photography
FEBRUARYSandra Finnegan - Watercolour Artist
MARCHDonal Mac Polin - Watercolours of Ireland's Boats
APRILCeline Eagle - Exhibition of Oil Paintings
MAY“This way to the museyroom” - an exhibition exploring Finnegan’s Wake
JUNEBlooms (Yanni Peters & Holly Summerville)
Bike Week / Bike Festival Photo Exhibition
JULYTrish Thompson - Pastel Society of Ireland
AUGUSTWill Nathans - Fine Artist & Portrait Painter
SEPTEMBERHazel Marcas - Artist
OCTOBERAlan Halford - Black & White Photography & Poetry of the Park
NOVEMBERExhibition of Postcards of the Park
DECEMBERDuke of Ormond Exhibition
Tours of Áras an UachtaráinOn Saturdays only - free guided tours every hour from 10.30am to 3.30pm
leaving from the Visitor Centre.Tickets issued on a first come first served basis on the day, no group bookings.
Telephone: 01-6770095 for confirmation before arrival.
The Phoenix CaféIs within the courtyard of the Visitor Centre,
serving delicious freshly made meals, coffee & snacks.Open daily: 10.00am - 5.00pm Summer
& 10.00am - 4.00pm WinterTelephone: 01-6770090
Meet the GardenersMeet the Gardeners on 2nd Saturday of the month at
10.30am in the walled Victorian Kitchen Garden.Bee demonstrations will take place in July and August
after garden tour,
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Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle
– FREE ADMISSION –Open daily 10.00am - 5.45pm summer time
Open daily 9.30am - 5.30pm winter timeLast admission 30 minutes before closing
Groups must be booked at the centre. Telephone: 01-6770095Also free guided tours of Ashtown Castle - enquiries at reception.
www.phoenixpark.ie www.phoenixpark.ie
A lively and entertaining exhibition on the history and wildlifeof the Phoenix Park is on display in the Visitor’s Centre. Herethe visitor can enjoy an historical interpretation of the parkfrom 3,500 B.C. to the present day. They can also view anaudio-visual presentation on the history of the park throughthe ages or on the history of Áras an Uachtaráin.
Exhibitions at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre 2014JANUARYElizabeth Morgan (ICOMOS) Photography
FEBRUARYSandra Finnegan - Watercolour Artist
MARCHDonal Mac Polin - Watercolours of Ireland's Boats
APRILCeline Eagle - Exhibition of Oil Paintings
MAY“This way to the museyroom” - an exhibition exploring Finnegan’s Wake
JUNEBlooms (Yanni Peters & Holly Summerville)
Bike Week / Bike Festival Photo Exhibition
JULYTrish Thompson - Pastel Society of Ireland
AUGUSTWill Nathans - Fine Artist & Portrait Painter
SEPTEMBERHazel Marcas - Artist
OCTOBERAlan Halford - Black & White Photography & Poetry of the Park
NOVEMBERExhibition of Postcards of the Park
DECEMBERDuke of Ormond Exhibition
Tours of Áras an UachtaráinOn Saturdays only - free guided tours every hour from 10.30am to 3.30pm
leaving from the Visitor Centre.Tickets issued on a first come first served basis on the day, no group bookings.
Telephone: 01-6770095 for confirmation before arrival.
The Phoenix CaféIs within the courtyard of the Visitor Centre,
serving delicious freshly made meals, coffee & snacks.Open daily: 10.00am - 5.00pm Summer
& 10.00am - 4.00pm WinterTelephone: 01-6770090
Meet the GardenersMeet the Gardeners on 2nd Saturday of the month at
10.30am in the walled Victorian Kitchen Garden.Bee demonstrations will take place in July and August
after garden tour,
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www.phoenixpark.ie
PHOENIX PARK EVENTS PROGRAMME 2014AUGUST· Classical Music Afternoon - 4 x Sundays in August from 2-4pm
A series of light classical concerts suitable for lazy summer afternoons performed in thecourtyard of the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre.
· Heritage Week 23rd- 31st of August 2014There’s lots of fun in store for you during National Heritage Week. From classical music,poetry, theatre, traditional music, storytelling, historical re-enactments, local history walks and talks, food fairs, & traditional skills workshops.There’s something for everyone and mostevents are free! For further information please visit www.heritageweek.ie
· Parks as Memorials - Photography CompetitionClosing date for entry is Sunday the 31st of August.Entries will be displayed in The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre’s Gallery during the month ofOctober. Please email your entry to [email protected]
SEPTEMBER· World Parks Day - 14th September 2014 from 12-5pm
Free family event on Chesterfield Avenue in The Phoenix Park
OCTOBERPhoenix Park by Lamplight will be held in Ashtown Castle in The Phoenix Park VisitorCentre.
NOVEMBERTours of Grangegorman Military Cemetery - Sunday 9th Novembermeet at 10.45am and 3.00pm at cemetery gates - Margaret McGuirk
DECEMBERChristmas programme of eventsWinterwonderland at Ashtown Castle & The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. Every weekend inDecember there will be Christmas Craft markets, visits from Santa & Storytelling for Childrentaking place.
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100th Anniversary of the start of The Great War 1914-2014
Guided tours of Grangegorman Military CemeteryEvery Thursday 11.00am
from April to OctoberMeet at Cemetery Gates
PHOENIX PARK EVENTS PROGRAMME 2014FEBRUARY· Valentines Eve Thursday 13th February at 6.30pm
Romeo & Juliet at Ashtown CastleScenes from Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet will be performed on the different levels ofAshtown Castle.
For booking enquires please contact [email protected] or telephone 01 6770095
MARCH· Launch Seachtain na Gaeilge- Saturday the 1st-17th of March
Traditional Irish Music & Dance will be performed on Saturday the 1st of March at2pm in The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre.
Pucá Puppets - Storytelling as Gaeilge will be performed at 12noon & 3pm on the day.Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
· Conas Tá Tú - Coffee Morning as GaeilgeEvery Tuesday in March at 11am in The Phoenix Park CaféInformal Gathering of people interested in speaking conversational Irish.
· St Patrick’s Day 17th March 2014 11am-12noon- Celtic Art Workshops for children.Demonstrations on Celtic Book Binding & Stained Glass window art workshops inspired byHarry Clarke. Spaces for this event are limited.Tickets are allocated on a first come firstserved basis. Please call The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre for bookings on 01 6770095.
APRIL· Phoenix Park Poetry Competition.... Calling all poets!
Open to children under 16 years.Write your own poem inspired by the landscape & wildlifeof The Phoenix Park. Entry must be submitted before the 7th of March 2014. Please seewww.phoenixpark.ie for further details.
· Poets Corner (5 x Saturdays in April at 2pm)Up & coming Poets from Poetry Ireland, speak their mind in The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre’sGallery space.
· Easter at The Phoenix Park- Sunday 20th of April 2014Come celebrate Easter at The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre with a series of interactive & funactivities for parents & children.
JUNE· Midsummer Street Theatre - Chesterfield Avenue Sunday 22nd June from 12-5pm
An exciting family day with pop-up fairy tales, myths & legends performed along ChesterfieldAvenue. On the day families can interact with theatre, music, storytelling, artists and the natural landscape.
JULY· OPW Children’s Summer Eco Camps 2014 in association with Eco-Unesco
- see advert on page 11 for further information
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www.phoenixpark.ie
PHOENIX PARK EVENTS PROGRAMME 2014AUGUST· Classical Music Afternoon - 4 x Sundays in August from 2-4pm
A series of light classical concerts suitable for lazy summer afternoons performed in thecourtyard of the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre.
· Heritage Week 23rd- 31st of August 2014There’s lots of fun in store for you during National Heritage Week. From classical music,poetry, theatre, traditional music, storytelling, historical re-enactments, local history walks and talks, food fairs, & traditional skills workshops.There’s something for everyone and mostevents are free! For further information please visit www.heritageweek.ie
· Parks as Memorials - Photography CompetitionClosing date for entry is Sunday the 31st of August.Entries will be displayed in The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre’s Gallery during the month ofOctober. Please email your entry to [email protected]
SEPTEMBER· World Parks Day - 14th September 2014 from 12-5pm
Free family event on Chesterfield Avenue in The Phoenix Park
OCTOBERPhoenix Park by Lamplight will be held in Ashtown Castle in The Phoenix Park VisitorCentre.
NOVEMBERTours of Grangegorman Military Cemetery - Sunday 9th Novembermeet at 10.45am and 3.00pm at cemetery gates - Margaret McGuirk
DECEMBERChristmas programme of eventsWinterwonderland at Ashtown Castle & The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. Every weekend inDecember there will be Christmas Craft markets, visits from Santa & Storytelling for Childrentaking place.
–
100th Anniversary of the start of The Great War 1914-2014
Guided tours of Grangegorman Military CemeteryEvery Thursday 11.00am
from April to OctoberMeet at Cemetery Gates
PHOENIX PARK EVENTS PROGRAMME 2014FEBRUARY· Valentines Eve Thursday 13th February at 6.30pm
Romeo & Juliet at Ashtown CastleScenes from Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet will be performed on the different levels ofAshtown Castle.
For booking enquires please contact [email protected] or telephone 01 6770095
MARCH· Launch Seachtain na Gaeilge- Saturday the 1st-17th of March
Traditional Irish Music & Dance will be performed on Saturday the 1st of March at2pm in The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre.
Pucá Puppets - Storytelling as Gaeilge will be performed at 12noon & 3pm on the day.Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
· Conas Tá Tú - Coffee Morning as GaeilgeEvery Tuesday in March at 11am in The Phoenix Park CaféInformal Gathering of people interested in speaking conversational Irish.
· St Patrick’s Day 17th March 2014 11am-12noon- Celtic Art Workshops for children.Demonstrations on Celtic Book Binding & Stained Glass window art workshops inspired byHarry Clarke. Spaces for this event are limited.Tickets are allocated on a first come firstserved basis. Please call The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre for bookings on 01 6770095.
APRIL· Phoenix Park Poetry Competition.... Calling all poets!
Open to children under 16 years.Write your own poem inspired by the landscape & wildlifeof The Phoenix Park. Entry must be submitted before the 7th of March 2014. Please seewww.phoenixpark.ie for further details.
· Poets Corner (5 x Saturdays in April at 2pm)Up & coming Poets from Poetry Ireland, speak their mind in The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre’sGallery space.
· Easter at The Phoenix Park- Sunday 20th of April 2014Come celebrate Easter at The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre with a series of interactive & funactivities for parents & children.
JUNE· Midsummer Street Theatre - Chesterfield Avenue Sunday 22nd June from 12-5pm
An exciting family day with pop-up fairy tales, myths & legends performed along ChesterfieldAvenue. On the day families can interact with theatre, music, storytelling, artists and the natural landscape.
JULY· OPW Children’s Summer Eco Camps 2014 in association with Eco-Unesco
- see advert on page 11 for further information
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Children’s Art Cart WorkshopsThe Phoenix Park Visitor Centre 11.00am - 12.30pm every Sunday
Date Theme
5th January RECYCLE CHRISTMAS WRAPPINGS AND BOXES12th January MAKE A MOBILE19th January Make a wallet from a juice carton-bring a carton26th January MEDIEVAL LIFE-includes visit to Ashtown Castle._________________________________________________________________________
2nd February POND LIFE9th February MAKE A VALENTINE’S DAY CARD16th February SPRING FLOWERS23rd February Medieval Life – includes a visit to Ashtown Castle_________________________________________________________________________
2nd March Creepy Crawlies in the Park9th March Animal Masks16th March ST PATRICK’S DAY - LEPRECHAUNS + FAIRIES23rd March Trees - what would we do without them?30th March INSECTS-make your own insect._________________________________________________________________________
6th April ANIMALS IN THE ZOO13th April Medieval life20th April Easter Crafts27th April MAKE A COLLAGE_________________________________________________________________________
4th May SUMMER FLOWERS OF THE WALLED GARDEN11th May Badges to wear18th May Birds and their habitats25th May Medieval Life - includes a visit to Ashtown Castle_________________________________________________________________________
8th June Deer of the Park15th June CYCLE IN THE PARK-bring your bicycle22th June Badgers - learn more about this nocturnal animal29th June ANIMAL MASKS
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Events for Children. . .6th July BATS OF THE PARK13th July PAINTING20th July CYCLE IN THE PARK-bring your bicycle.27th July Creepy Crawlies in the Park_________________________________________________________
3rd August ANIMALS IN THE ZOO10th August CYCLE IN THE PARK-BRING YOUR OWN BICYCLE17th August HERITAGE - VISIT ASHTOWN CASTLE24th August AUTUMN IN THE PARK31st August PAINT A SUMMER SCENE-bring an apron_________________________________________________________________________
7th September BACK TO SCHOOL-make a card for teacher14th September DEER OF THE PARK21st September MAKE A COLLAGE28th September LEGENDS & MYTHS- STORYTELLING._________________________________________________________________________
5th October VISIT PUMPKINS IN THE WALLED GARDEN12th October BIRDS OF THE PHOENIX PARK19th October HALLOWEEN MASKS26th October LEGENDS & MYTHS - WINTER STORYTELLING_________________________________________________________________________
2nd November PAINT A WINTER SCENE-bring an apron9th November POND LIFE16th November SLEEPYTIME-park animals hibernate for winter23rd November STENCILLING FOR FUN30th November LEGENDS+MYTHS-WINTER STORYTELLING_________________________________________________________________________
7th December MAKE A CHRISTMAS CARD14th December MAKE A FELT SNOWMAN21st December MAKE A CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION28th December LEGENDS+MYTHS-WINTER STORYTELLING
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Children’s Art Cart WorkshopsThe Phoenix Park Visitor Centre 11.00am - 12.30pm every Sunday
Date Theme
5th January RECYCLE CHRISTMAS WRAPPINGS AND BOXES12th January MAKE A MOBILE19th January Make a wallet from a juice carton-bring a carton26th January MEDIEVAL LIFE-includes visit to Ashtown Castle._________________________________________________________________________
2nd February POND LIFE9th February MAKE A VALENTINE’S DAY CARD16th February SPRING FLOWERS23rd February Medieval Life – includes a visit to Ashtown Castle_________________________________________________________________________
2nd March Creepy Crawlies in the Park9th March Animal Masks16th March ST PATRICK’S DAY - LEPRECHAUNS + FAIRIES23rd March Trees - what would we do without them?30th March INSECTS-make your own insect._________________________________________________________________________
6th April ANIMALS IN THE ZOO13th April Medieval life20th April Easter Crafts27th April MAKE A COLLAGE_________________________________________________________________________
4th May SUMMER FLOWERS OF THE WALLED GARDEN11th May Badges to wear18th May Birds and their habitats25th May Medieval Life - includes a visit to Ashtown Castle_________________________________________________________________________
8th June Deer of the Park15th June CYCLE IN THE PARK-bring your bicycle22th June Badgers - learn more about this nocturnal animal29th June ANIMAL MASKS
www.phoenixpark.ie www.phoenixpark.ie
Events for Children. . .6th July BATS OF THE PARK13th July PAINTING20th July CYCLE IN THE PARK-bring your bicycle.27th July Creepy Crawlies in the Park_________________________________________________________
3rd August ANIMALS IN THE ZOO10th August CYCLE IN THE PARK-BRING YOUR OWN BICYCLE17th August HERITAGE - VISIT ASHTOWN CASTLE24th August AUTUMN IN THE PARK31st August PAINT A SUMMER SCENE-bring an apron_________________________________________________________________________
7th September BACK TO SCHOOL-make a card for teacher14th September DEER OF THE PARK21st September MAKE A COLLAGE28th September LEGENDS & MYTHS- STORYTELLING._________________________________________________________________________
5th October VISIT PUMPKINS IN THE WALLED GARDEN12th October BIRDS OF THE PHOENIX PARK19th October HALLOWEEN MASKS26th October LEGENDS & MYTHS - WINTER STORYTELLING_________________________________________________________________________
2nd November PAINT A WINTER SCENE-bring an apron9th November POND LIFE16th November SLEEPYTIME-park animals hibernate for winter23rd November STENCILLING FOR FUN30th November LEGENDS+MYTHS-WINTER STORYTELLING_________________________________________________________________________
7th December MAKE A CHRISTMAS CARD14th December MAKE A FELT SNOWMAN21st December MAKE A CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION28th December LEGENDS+MYTHS-WINTER STORYTELLING
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Sunday Talks in the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre at 3.00pm
May 4th “This way to the museyroom” - Experience the world of Finnegan’s Wake––––––––––––––––––––––May 18th Ronnie Daly - “McKee Barracks and it’s history”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––June 22nd Garda Paul Maher - “The Garda Historical Society”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––August 17th Jim Lacey, author of “A Candle in the Window” will give a talk on the
Phoenix Park and the history of the “Barony of Castleknock”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––September 21st Glynn Anderson - “Irish Birds and their habitats”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––October 19th Dr. John McCullen - “Landscape history of the Phoenix Park”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––October 26th Dale Threadwell - “Halloween Pumpkin Carving”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––November 9th Tours of Grangegorman Military Cemetery to remember
Armistice Day 1918. Tour times 10.45am and 3.00pm––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––November 16th Brian McCurtain - “Place names of the Phoenix Park & the surrounding area”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Wednesday Lunchtime Talks at 1.00pmApril 23rd OPW Gardeners - “Learn about vegetable & flower gardening
including good see varieties”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––May 7th Vincent Deane - “Finnegans Wake and the Phoenix Park”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––May 14th Joyce Borough - “Finnegans Wake”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––June 11th Paul McQuaid - “Bike maintenance” (National Bike Week June 15-22)––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––June 25th Summer flower arranging demonstrations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––July 9th Jim McMonagle - “Dublin Zoo / Bio Facts”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––July 23rd Tom Burke - “History of the Royal Dublin Fusilier Regiment”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––August 6th “Dublin’s Bull Island Biosphere” by Dublin City Council––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––September 3rd Phillip McCabe - “Bee Keeper’s Association”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––September 17th Dr. John McCullen - “Landscape history of the Phoenix Park”
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Admission Free - contact the Visitor Centre for further details on talks & events.www.phoenixpark.ie • Tel: 01-6770095
Wednesday Walks May to October: 11.00am - 12.30pmWeather permitting, meet at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre (VC) orFarmleigh House (F). Wear suitable footwear.
MAY WALKS7th Phoenix Park Murders of 1882 (VC)14th History of the Monuments of the Phoenix Park (VC)21st An Historical walking tour to Farmleigh House (VC)28th Gate Lodges of the Park from Ashtown Castle to Castleknock (VC)
JUNE WALKS4th Guided walk through the Furry Glen (F)11th Monuments of the Phoenix Park (VC)18th Guided tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery (F)25th An Historical walking tour to Farmleigh House (VC)
JULY WALKS2nd History of the Clock Tower at Farmleigh (F)9th Guided walk to Knockmaree Cist/Cromlech (F)16th Guided tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery (F)23rd Guided walking tour from Ashtown Castle to Castleknock Gate (VC)30th Sports in the Park (VC)
AUGUST WALKS6th History of the Monuments of the Phoenix Park (VC)13th Walk to Rose Cottage via Knockmaroon Gate (F)20th Arbour Hill Cemetery (F)27th Gate Lodges of the Park from Ashtown Castle to Castleknock (VC)
SEPTEMBER WALKS3rd Phoenix Park Murders of 1882 (VC)10th Arbour Hill Cemetery (F)17th Gate Lodges of the Park from Ashtown Castle to Castleknock (VC)24th Guided walk to Knockmaree Cist/Cromlech (F)
OCT/NOV/DEC WALKS1st OCT Sports in the Park (VC)8th OCT Arbour Hill Cemetery (F)5th NOV Gate Lodges of the Park from Ashtown Castle to Castleknock (VC)3rd DEC History of the Monuments of the Phoenix Park (VC)
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www.phoenixpark.ie www.phoenixpark.ie
Sunday Talks in the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre at 3.00pm
May 4th “This way to the museyroom” - Experience the world of Finnegan’s Wake––––––––––––––––––––––May 18th Ronnie Daly - “McKee Barracks and it’s history”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––June 22nd Garda Paul Maher - “The Garda Historical Society”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––August 17th Jim Lacey, author of “A Candle in the Window” will give a talk on the
Phoenix Park and the history of the “Barony of Castleknock”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––September 21st Glynn Anderson - “Irish Birds and their habitats”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––October 19th Dr. John McCullen - “Landscape history of the Phoenix Park”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––October 26th Dale Threadwell - “Halloween Pumpkin Carving”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––November 9th Tours of Grangegorman Military Cemetery to remember
Armistice Day 1918. Tour times 10.45am and 3.00pm––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––November 16th Brian McCurtain - “Place names of the Phoenix Park & the surrounding area”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Wednesday Lunchtime Talks at 1.00pmApril 23rd OPW Gardeners - “Learn about vegetable & flower gardening
including good see varieties”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––May 7th Vincent Deane - “Finnegans Wake and the Phoenix Park”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––May 14th Joyce Borough - “Finnegans Wake”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––June 11th Paul McQuaid - “Bike maintenance” (National Bike Week June 15-22)––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––June 25th Summer flower arranging demonstrations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––July 9th Jim McMonagle - “Dublin Zoo / Bio Facts”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––July 23rd Tom Burke - “History of the Royal Dublin Fusilier Regiment”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––August 6th “Dublin’s Bull Island Biosphere” by Dublin City Council––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––September 3rd Phillip McCabe - “Bee Keeper’s Association”––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––September 17th Dr. John McCullen - “Landscape history of the Phoenix Park”
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Admission Free - contact the Visitor Centre for further details on talks & events.www.phoenixpark.ie • Tel: 01-6770095
Wednesday Walks May to October: 11.00am - 12.30pmWeather permitting, meet at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre (VC) orFarmleigh House (F). Wear suitable footwear.
MAY WALKS7th Phoenix Park Murders of 1882 (VC)14th History of the Monuments of the Phoenix Park (VC)21st An Historical walking tour to Farmleigh House (VC)28th Gate Lodges of the Park from Ashtown Castle to Castleknock (VC)
JUNE WALKS4th Guided walk through the Furry Glen (F)11th Monuments of the Phoenix Park (VC)18th Guided tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery (F)25th An Historical walking tour to Farmleigh House (VC)
JULY WALKS2nd History of the Clock Tower at Farmleigh (F)9th Guided walk to Knockmaree Cist/Cromlech (F)16th Guided tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery (F)23rd Guided walking tour from Ashtown Castle to Castleknock Gate (VC)30th Sports in the Park (VC)
AUGUST WALKS6th History of the Monuments of the Phoenix Park (VC)13th Walk to Rose Cottage via Knockmaroon Gate (F)20th Arbour Hill Cemetery (F)27th Gate Lodges of the Park from Ashtown Castle to Castleknock (VC)
SEPTEMBER WALKS3rd Phoenix Park Murders of 1882 (VC)10th Arbour Hill Cemetery (F)17th Gate Lodges of the Park from Ashtown Castle to Castleknock (VC)24th Guided walk to Knockmaree Cist/Cromlech (F)
OCT/NOV/DEC WALKS1st OCT Sports in the Park (VC)8th OCT Arbour Hill Cemetery (F)5th NOV Gate Lodges of the Park from Ashtown Castle to Castleknock (VC)3rd DEC History of the Monuments of the Phoenix Park (VC)
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Primary School Modules
The modules can be arranged at a time to suit school requirements on weekdays,normally between 10am - 12noon.
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Module 1 Trees - what would we do without them?Introduction: Identify exotic and native tree species in the arboretumbeside the Visitor Centre. Break for 15mins.Then a 20min video on the history of the park, after which the group can look around the visitor’s centre, which is self guiding over twofloors.
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Module 2 Discover the animals that live in the parkIntroduction & power point presentation on deer, squirrels, badgers,and much more. Break for 15mins.Then a 20min video on the history of the park, after which the group can look around the visitor centre, which is self guiding over two floors.
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Module 3 Step back in time with our Heritage module.Introduction: Video and self guiding tour of the visitor centre.Break for 15 mins.Become a king or queen for the day with a visit to Ashtown Castle andfind out about what life was like in medieval times.
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Module 4 Sustainability ModuleIntroduction: Learn about Sustainability and its impact on the Environment.Break for 15minsThen a 20min video on the history of the park, after which the group can look around the visitor centre, which is self guiding over two floors.
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Module 5 Recycling ModuleLearn how to impact on our environment by recycling and reusing everyday items to help reduce our production of waste.Introduction;Break for 15minsThen a 20min video on the history of the park, after which the group can look around the visitor centre, which is self guiding over two floors.
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The Visitor Centre is located just off the Phoenix Monument beside Áras an Uachtaráin on the main road of the park.
Discover Nature in the Phoenix Park!
OPW Children’s Summer Eco Camps 2014In association with Eco-Unesco
Tues 5-8 yrs & Thurs 9-12yrsDATES THEMEJuly 1st & 3rd Trees & Flowers of the Park July 8th & 10th Kid’s Recycling ideasJuly 15th & 17th Deer & Animals of the ParkJuly 22nd & 24th Discover the Heritage of the ParkJuly 29th & 31st Craft Ideas for Children
Price: €10 per day per child (Booking essential, places limited)Hours: 10.00am - 3.30pm
Booking & Contact Details: 01-6770095
Phoenix Parkwww.phoenixpark.ie
www.phoenixpark.ie www.phoenixpark.ie
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Primary School Modules
The modules can be arranged at a time to suit school requirements on weekdays,normally between 10am - 12noon.
_________________________________________________________________________
Module 1 Trees - what would we do without them?Introduction: Identify exotic and native tree species in the arboretumbeside the Visitor Centre. Break for 15mins.Then a 20min video on the history of the park, after which the group can look around the visitor’s centre, which is self guiding over twofloors.
_________________________________________________________________________
Module 2 Discover the animals that live in the parkIntroduction & power point presentation on deer, squirrels, badgers,and much more. Break for 15mins.Then a 20min video on the history of the park, after which the group can look around the visitor centre, which is self guiding over two floors.
_________________________________________________________________________
Module 3 Step back in time with our Heritage module.Introduction: Video and self guiding tour of the visitor centre.Break for 15 mins.Become a king or queen for the day with a visit to Ashtown Castle andfind out about what life was like in medieval times.
_________________________________________________________________________
Module 4 Sustainability ModuleIntroduction: Learn about Sustainability and its impact on the Environment.Break for 15minsThen a 20min video on the history of the park, after which the group can look around the visitor centre, which is self guiding over two floors.
_________________________________________________________________________
Module 5 Recycling ModuleLearn how to impact on our environment by recycling and reusing everyday items to help reduce our production of waste.Introduction;Break for 15minsThen a 20min video on the history of the park, after which the group can look around the visitor centre, which is self guiding over two floors.
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The Visitor Centre is located just off the Phoenix Monument beside Áras an Uachtaráin on the main road of the park.
Discover Nature in the Phoenix Park!
OPW Children’s Summer Eco Camps 2014In association with Eco-Unesco
Tues 5-8 yrs & Thurs 9-12yrsDATES THEMEJuly 1st & 3rd Trees & Flowers of the Park July 8th & 10th Kid’s Recycling ideasJuly 15th & 17th Deer & Animals of the ParkJuly 22nd & 24th Discover the Heritage of the ParkJuly 29th & 31st Craft Ideas for Children
Price: €10 per day per child (Booking essential, places limited)Hours: 10.00am - 3.30pm
Booking & Contact Details: 01-6770095
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