The Catholic mission in Fishguard was established in the late nineteenth century to minister to Irish workers and families involved in the construction of the port, mirroring a similar mission to Catholic families in Holyhead in the mid-nineteenth…

Most Welsh place-names that incorporate the names of saints occur in the form of llan with the name of the saint, and places named Llangybi (the enclosure, church or parish of Cybi) can be found elsewhere in Wales on the Llŷn Peninsula, in…

Located down a quiet side street just a short walk from the Liffey, Green On Red Gallery is a treasure trove of contemporary Irish and international art from established and emerging artists. Established in Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2, in 1992 by…

Seeing Dublin from the water offers a different perspective on the unique heritage of the city, encompassing historical, cultural and environmental features that make Dublin such an enthralling place. Nestled on the quays of the River Liffey in the…

The distinctive image of the high masts of the Jeanie Johnston docked on Custom House Quay offers a striking reminder of Irish history. The unique opportunity to step aboard this full replica of the original Jeanie Johnston, which was built in 1847…

The original settlement called Dubhlinn took the form of a Gaelic monastery due south of the pool in what is now the Aungier Street district. This was a typical enclosure site, still partly preserved in the pattern of streets focused on medieval St…

At the time of the takeover of Dublin by Anglo-Normans in 1170, what is now Essex Street West may still have been serving as a place for loading and unloading ocean-going trading vessels. Before then, the archaeology of Wood Quay revealed flood…

Welcome to our audio theatrical experience! This piece takes you on an adventure, discovering Dublin Docklands and the lives that shape it. Rua and Hannah, two theatre makers from Dublin, guide you to 5 locations; Epic Museum, the Bottle Boy pub,…

This experience was created by combining 'Dublin's Deep Sea Port' Map & Guide and 'North Wall Campshires' Map & Guide, Illustrations by John D. Ruddy.Scroll down to download the walk. North Wall The North Wall is an area which stretches…

Dr Cordula Scherer leads the Irish Research Council-funded project, Food Smart Dublin. The project investigates how the seafood consumption of Dublin people can be encouraged by reconnecting with our coastal cultural heritage through the discovery…