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Spring, Summer and Winter of Heritage are FREE heritage events programmes run by dlr Heritage Office. bit.ly/dlrSMPolicy

Spring into Heritage, Summer of Heritage and Winter of Heritages are FREE heritage events run by the Heritage Office of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Whereby the council opens up and facilitate access to the county's heritage sites during the year.

30/10/2026

🍂Autumnal Biodiversity Walk🍂

Join us for a guided Autumnal Biodiversity Walk through the Laughanstown/Ticknick area, where we'll explore the hidden wildlife, habitats, and seasonal changes that make this corner of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown so important for biodiversity.

As autumn colours emerge across the landscape, this relaxed walk, hosted by Justin Ivory will provide an opportunity to discover local flora and fauna, learn about biodiversity in the area, and explore how nature prepares for the winter months. Whether you're a keen naturalist or simply curious about the wildlife on your doorstep, all are welcome.

Come along and experience the sights, sounds and hidden wildlife of autumn while learning more about the biodiversity that surrounds us 🍂

📆 8 Nov, 10 am - 12 pm
📍Meeting Point: Tully Park Playground https://maps.app.goo.gl/bteq4Js3NrixhXfr5

👉 What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes. Keep an eye out for the weather forecast. Bring a raincoat, warm layers or an umbrella if required.

Please Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Places are limited.

🔗 Booking Essentials: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autumnal-biodiversity-walk-tickets-2003978942964?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

30/10/2026

DLR Goat Talk and Walk

Join DLR’s Biodiversity Officer and Goat Herder for an interesting talk about the DLR Goat Project in collaboration with the Old Irish Goat Society (OIGS).

This is a DLR event for local residents and local communities. The DLR Goat Project offers a gentler nature-based solution when compared to the use of machinery to manage areas of vegetation and the increasing challenges of fire-mitigation and habitat restoration. The trained herd of goats help to maintain vital firebreaks, with a non-chemical, non-mechanical and a more environmentally friendly solution. An experienced goat team provide round the clock support and bring a wealth of grazing-project knowledge, and expert advice and the team are supported by DLR Parks staff and volunteers. Join us to hear more about these goats and the amazing work they do and learn about the new GPS technology for tracking the goats.

📆 4 Nov, 12pm
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dlr-goat-talk-and-walk-event-tickets-2003978279981?aff=oddtdtcreator
📍Meet at Fernhill House.
❗All children must be accompanied by an adult.
❗No dogs permitted to the event

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

20/10/2026

📢 Free Training Opportunity for Museums, Libraries, Archives & Heritage Groups

The Irish Museums Association and The Heritage Council are offering "Shared Authority in Practice", a free online training programme for GLAM practitioners across Ireland and Northern Ireland, as part of the Shared Island GLAM Programme.

The Shared Island GLAM Programme supports cross-border collaboration between not-for-profit collection-focused Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It aims to build lasting partnerships, share skills and knowledge, and create new ways for people across the island to connect with our shared heritage and culture.

The free online training programme "Shared Authority in Practice" features four practical sessions this November and December exploring who is missing from our audiences, where decision-making power sits, and how to remove the barriers that keep communities away.

🗓️ Register by 30 October
🔗 https://irishmuseums.org/news/glam-training-programme/
👉 More infomation: https://irishmuseums.org/resources/shared-island-glam-programme/

The Heritage Council

16/10/2026

DLR Fitzsimons Woodland seed propagation training

📅 Sat Oct17th , 11am - 1.30 pm
❗Kilcross Community Centre

Join DLR Biodiversity for an adult-focused practical workshop for local residents and gardening groups, building on last year's seed collection workshop. We will be taking a walk through Fitzsimons Woods looking at native trees and other woodland plants, natural regeneration and seed collection. We will be processing seed collected during the morning, including hawthorn, holly and birch along with a demonstration of stratification of hawthorn and holly seed. Sowing some broom seed and potting up young birch trees grown from seed collected at Fitzsimons Woods last year.

This event is not suitable for children and is an adult focused workshop for local residents and local gardening groups. Please dress appropriately and wear suitable clothing, footwear, etc.
Meet at Kilcross Community Centre, Kilcross Estate.

To register please go to - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dlr-fitzsimons-woodland-seed-propagation-training-tickets-2003208611883?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

16/10/2026

DLR New Biodiversity Plan Online Information Event

📅 October 19th 7pm
🔗 Online Teams Event

The public consultation for the new DLR Biodiversity Action Plan is taking place over October 2026. This online event gives a summary of some of the actions from the previous plan and looks forward to some of the important biodiversity themes and actions for the next plan.

To give your input to the next plan please go to the Have Your Say website https://dlrcoco.citizenspace.com/community/dlr-county-biodiversity-action-plan-2027-2032/

Join DLR Biodiversity Officer to learn about our biodiversity and to hear how DLR have implemented the previous plan along with changes that drive the new biodiversity plan.

To register for the online event please go to Eventbrite link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dlr-new-biodiversity-plan-online-information-event-tickets-2003289458698?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

16/10/2026

Cabinteely House (pictured) and Marlay House were illuminated in pink and blue on 15 October as we joined the global Wave of Light, a remembrance event held in honour of babies gone too soon and in support of all those affected by pregnancy and infant loss.

We remember the babies lost too soon and hold their families, friends and loved ones in our thoughts. By raising awareness and showing support, we honour the memory of every child and stand with all those affected by infant loss.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

15/10/2026

Open House Dublin – Talk
Dún Laoghaire Harbour – Current Uses and New Opportunities

📅 Saturday 17 October, 3.30pm

Dún Laoghaire Harbour is a dynamic, multi-functional environment offering a blend of recreation, tourism, maritime, fishing and commercial activities. The Dún Laoghaire Harbour Masterplan was launched in January 2026 and will be the directional chart for decades to come guiding how we want to use, develop and enjoy the Harbour and its environs.

Come along to this presentation to find out more about the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Masterplan and the future direction of Dun Laoghaire Harbour!

📍 Meeting Point: Front Entrance to the Harbour Lodge, Harbour Square, Crofton Road, Dún Laoghaire A96 TC56

🔗 Pre-booking is required https://openhousedublin.com/locations/dun-laoghaire-harbour-current-uses-and-new-opportunities/

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council | Irish Architecture Foundation

15/10/2026

Open House Dublin – Talk
Shanganagh Castle: Discovering its Antiquities, Reimagining its Future

📅 Saturday 17 October, 2.30pm

All are welcome to this talk by Sasha Smith of UCD's Classical Museum on the history of the Cockburn Collection of Antiquities from its time in Shanganagh Castle.

The talk will be followed by tea and coffee, offering an opportunity to discuss Shanganagh Castle’s past, present and future.

📍 Location: Crinken Church Pastoral Centre, Cork Little, Shankill, Co. Dublin, A98 VX58

🔗 Drop-In https://openhousedublin.com/locations/shanganagh-castle/

Irish Architecture Foundation | Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

15/10/2026

Open House Dublin – Tour and Exhibition

Reimagining George’s Place and Wash House, Dún Laoghaire 🇪🇺 🇮🇪

📅 Saturday 17 October, 12.30pm

Learn about the history of George's Place and the Wash House, view plans for its transformation into a Centre for Creative Lifelong Learning and find out about the project development from Integrated Urban Strategy to detailed design. All welcome.

📍 Meeting Point: Entrance door to the Wash House Building on Kelly’s Avenue, Dún Laoghaire A96 YA03

This THRIVE – Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027.

🔗 https://openhousedublin.com/locations/reimagining-georges-place-and-wash-house-wash-house-tour-exhibition/

Irish Architecture Foundation | Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

13/10/2026

National Community Monument Fund 2027

The Community Monument Fund is an initiative of the National Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The core aims of this Fund are the conservation, maintenance, protection and presentation of archaeological monuments.

The Community Monuments Fund 2027 is now open for submission under 3 Streams:
1️⃣ Stream 1 offers grants up to €100,000 aimed at essential repairs and capital works for the conservation of archaeological monuments.
2️⃣ Stream 2 offers grants of up to €30,000 for development of Conservation Management Plans/Reports and costs detailed Specification of Works aimed at identifying measures for conservation of archaeological monuments and improved public access.
3️⃣ Stream 3 offers grants of up to €30,000 for enhancement of access infrastructure, interpretation projects and small scale emergency conservation works at archaeological monuments.

❗ Private applicants and/or community groups who are the owners or custodians of archaeological monuments can apply to the scheme for funding. Please contact dlr Heritage Officer with any questions.

📅 Deadline for submission to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: 22nd January 2027
🔗 Check eligibility and start your application: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/heritage/heritage-grants
📖 More Information: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/publications/community-monuments-fund-2027-call-for-projects/

Address

Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire
Dublin
A96K6C9

Telephone

+35312047011

Website

https://dlrheritage.eventbrite.com/, http://bit.ly/Cabinteely_House, http://bit.ly/The_Oratory, http://bit.ly/Maritime3D

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