Most people miss out on these free heritage events every year—will you? Here’s what’s on, where to go, and how to secure your place before bookings fill up.
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is running its Spring into Heritage programme again this year.
- It starts on 30 March
- It ends on 6 May
The programme includes:
- Guided tours of historic buildings
- Talks and
- Walking tours
You must book in advance.
Places are limited.
Free guided tours
These are available at:
- Cabinteely House
- County Hall
- Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
- Fernhill Park & Gardens
- Marlay House
- National Maritime Museum and
- The Oratory
Free talks
Historian Rob Goodbody will give three talks in April at Marlay House.
The talks are about:
- Shankill in 1837
- Frank Aiken and
- Houses in Dún Laoghaire.
Walking tours
Two special walking tours will take place in Dalkey during April.
These tours celebrate the Hugh Leonard Centenary.
More information
You can download the brochure here:
https://www.dlrcoco.ie/sites/dlrcoco/files/2026-03/DLR%20Spring%20Into%20Heritage%202026.pdf