Heritage Events
HERITAGE EVENTS
Martello Towers of Dublin is a joint public exhibition between Fingal and Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council running until the end of August 2011. The display features 50 panels documenting the history of the 28 Dublin Towers from their construction in the early 19th century until today. Stretching from Balbriggan to Bray, Dublin's Martello Towers were built to defend the capital from French invasion in the early years of the 19th century, and the exhibition looks at why they were built, where the idea for the Towers came from, their military role, how they are being used today, and where other similar Towers are found across the globe.
Traditional Building and Conservations Skills in Action Exhibition The Irish Georgian Society and Fingal County Council in association with the Office of Public Works and supported by The Heritage Council present this excitiing exhibition for owners of period buildings and those interested in architectural conservation and traditional building skills on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August 2011 at Farmleigh, Phoenix Park from 10am to 5pm. Admission is free, and no booking is necessary. This is a family friendly event with free face painting (12pm-3p), music and farmers market also available.
