Phoenix Park Visitor Centre & Ashtown Castle

National Historic Properties Phoenix Park

For further information please contact: Phoenix Park Visitor Centre Ph: 01-6770095. E-mail: phoenixparkvisitorcentre@opw.ie www.phoenixpark.ie

Programme 2015

Welcome

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle

For further information please contact:Phoenix Park Visitor Centre Ph: 01-6770095www.phoenixpark.ie E-mail:phoenixparkvisitorcentre@opw.ieor contact Chief Park SuperintendentPlease email: superintendent@opw.ie

Phoenix Park Visitor Centreand Ashtown CastleA lively and entertaining exhibition on the history andwildlife of the Phoenix Park is ondisplay in the Visitor Centre.Here the visitor can enjoy an historical interpretation of thepark from 3,500 B.C. to the present day. They can also viewan audio-visual presentation onthe history of the park throughthe ages or on the history ofÁras an Uachtaráin.

National Historic Properties Phoenix Park

Phoenix Park CaféLocated within the courtyard ofthe Visitor Centre, serving delicious freshly made meals,coffee and snacks.Open daily:10.00am - 5.00pm Summer and 10.00am - 4.00pm WinterTelephone: 01-6770090

Tours of Áras an UachtaráinOn Saturdays only - free guidedtours every hour from 10.30amto 3.30pm leaving from theVisitor Centre.Tickets issued on a first comefirst served basis on the day, nogroup bookings.Telephone: 01-6770095 for confirmation before arrival.

Bike WeekNational Bike Week 2015 takesplace from Saturday 13th Juneuntil Sunday 21st inclusive. As partof this nationwide initiative, thePhoenix Park will be hosting a 7day festival of bike related eventsfrom Monday 15th to Sunday 21stJune inclusive. There will be aseries of events including biketours, photo exhibitions, High-Nelly display and two major festival days on Saturday 20th andSunday 21st, on the main avenuewith something for all the family.Closer to the dates, please checkout www.facebook.com/phoenix-parkbikeweekfestival and bike-week.ie for details.

FREE ADMISSIONOpen daily 10.00am - 5.45pm summer time.Open daily 9.30am - 5.30pm winter time.Last admission 30 minutes before closing.Groups must be booked at the centre.Telephone: 01-6770095Also, free guided tours of AshtownCastle - enquiries at reception.

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Vision of the Phoenix ParkConservation Management Plan

To Protect and Conserve thehistoric character of the PhoenixPark and its archaeological,architectural and natural heritagewhilst facilitating visitor access,education and interpretation,facilitating the sustainable use ofthe park's resources for recreationand other appropriate activities,engaging research, and maintaining its sense of Peace andTranquillity.

Given the international significanceof the Phoenix Park, the goal is torealise this vision at a standardcomparable to the best in theworld.

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Bloom in the Park Bloom in the Phoenix Park will take place from Thursday 28th May until Monday 1stJune 2015.

Visitors can enjoy the show gardens, Floral Nursery Pavilion, AOIFA floral art stage,plant village, the weekend style stage, live entertainment at the picnic areas and anIrish craft village. Plus kids entertainment in the Children’s zone with BuddingBloomers and kids attend Bloom for free.

For additional information see website: bloominthepark.com

Victorian Walled Kitchen GardenCome and discover the restored Victorian WalledKitchen Garden and meet the Phoenix Park gardeners Meeda and Brian on the secondSaturday of every month from 10.30 -12.30. Findout about the preparation work of planting andseed sowing to produce beautiful summer displays featuring soft fruit, vegetables,perennials, annuals and herbaceous borders.Gardens open from 9.00am- 4.00pm

200thAnniversary ofthe Battle ofWaterlooThe 200th Anniversaryof the Battle ofWaterloo is the 18thJune 2015.

Exhibitions will takeplace in the PhoenixPark Visitor Centre during June 2015.

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Clubs within the Phoenix Park Over 2,300 sporting events take place in the Phoenix Park every year. Organised byaccredited sporting organisations to train and play matches such as: soccer, gaelicfootball, hurling and camogie. There are also many athletic events and activitiessuch as: orienteering, astronomy, cross county events, athletics, cycling races andmodel airplane flying. We also have the oldest cricket club in Ireland, PhoenixCricket Club founded in 1830 and the oldest Polo Club in Europe the All IrelandPolo Club founded in 1873.

Healthy parks equals Healthy peopleRegular walking in a park is proven to reduce the risks ofheart attacks and Diabetes by 50% and fractures of theFemur by 40%. Extended woodland walks lower Cortisol- a stress indicator - increase immune function, lowerheart rate and blood pressure.

We encourage the public to enjoy the beautiful resourcesof the Phoenix Park and surrounding parks managed bythe OPW.

War and Gardens

In rememberence of the great war 1914-1918, the Phoenix Park will host several events throughout 2015.

Gallipoli weekendTo remember the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, thePhoenix Park will present events on Saturday 25th April and Sunday

26th April 2015 at 12.00pm to 5.00pm.

Some of the displays will feature onsitere-enactors in World War 1 uniforms, afield hospital, a World War 1 trench,medals, badges and military drills.Come and learn about the life of a soldiers on the western front.

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The OPW Honey ShowSunday 13th September 2015, PhoenixPark Visitor Centre11.00am - Tour of the Victorian Walled

Kitchen Garden.12.00pm - A Talk - ‘Bees and Gardening’

by Irish Times contributor Fionnualla Fallon.

2.00pm - A Tree Walk and Tour of Ashtown Castle, Phoenix Park.

3.00pm - A Talk ‘History of Bee Keeping in Ireland’ by Jim Ryan, FIBKA.

Children’s Art Cart Workshops Events for Children The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre 11.00am - 12.30pm every SundayAges 6 - 11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

January Theme

4 Make a Mobile11 Make a wallet from a juice carton-

bring a carton18 Medieval Life – includes visit to

Ashtown Castle25 Badges to wear

February Theme

1 Make a Collage8 Make a Valentine's Card15 Pond Life22 Medieval life

March Theme

1 Animals in the Zoo8 Creepy Crawlies in the Park15 Make a St Patrick’s Day Card22 Make a Surprise29 Make an Easter Card

April Theme

5 Felt making (Booking Essential)*12 Make a Collage19 Medieval Life26 Make a Surprise

May Theme

3 Felt making (Booking Essential)*10 Music with Tanya (Sunday)* 17 Make a Surprise24 Make a Collage

June Theme

7 Felt making (Booking Essential)*14 Music with Tanya (Sunday)* 21 Cycle in the Park-bring your bicycle28 Decorate a Wellie

July Theme

5 Felt making (Booking Essential) 19 Cycle in the Park-bring your bicycle26 Medieval Life

August Theme

2 Walk in Kitchen Garden16 Medieval Life23 Make a Surprise30 Make a Collage

September Theme

6 Make a Card for Teacher13 Deer of the Park20 Medieval Life27 Make a Surprise

October Theme

4 Visit pumpkins in the Walled Garden11 Medieval Life18 Halloween Masks25 Make a Collage

November Theme

1 Legends & Myths - winter storytelling8 Medieval Life15 Creepy Crawlies in the Park22 Make a Collage29 Workshop- Creating Park Birdlife

December Theme6 Draw a Winter Scene13 Make Christmas Cards and Tags20 Santa comes to Dublin27 Upcycle Christmas bits & bobs

*(Booking Essential)

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Wednesday Walks February to October 11.00am – 12.30pmWeather permitting. Meet at the n Phoenix Park Visitor Centre n Farmleigh House n Cemetery n Peoples Gardens n Victorian Walled GardenWear suitable footwear. Free Admission.

February

4 n Walk to the Papal CrossThe walk will feature Pope John Paul’s historic visit to Ireland and the Eucharistic Congress of 1932.

11 n Sporting History in the Phoenix ParkFeaturing Motor Racing, GAA, Soccer, Polo and Cricket.

18 n Arbour Hill CemeteryFeaturing the history of the Easter Rising and the Executions of the1916 Leaders.

25 n Guided Walk to Knockmaree Cist The history of the discovery of the Cromlech in 1838.

May

6 n Phoenix Park Murders 1882 Guided walk and talk to the site of the political assassinations of Burke and Cavendish.

6 n Bee Keeping in the Victorian Walled Garden With Meeda and Brian. Meet in the Victorian Walled Garden at 12.00 noon.

10 n Arbour Hill CemeteryFeaturing the history of the Easter Rising and the Executions of the 1916 Leaders.

13 n Walk to the Papal CrossThe walk will feature Pope John Paul’s historic visit to Ireland and the Eucharistic Congress of 1932.

20 n Celtic Tree Trail The Celts believed each tree had its own personality and meaning. Learn about their uses through history and why trees are so important.

27 n Cycle to Magazine Fort and other locations within the ParkBring your bike.

March

4 n Gate Lodges of the Park From the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre onto the back road then onto the Castleknock Gate and back to the Phoenix Monument. A short walk featuring the history of the gate lodges.

11 n Arbour Hill CemeteryFeaturing the history of the Easter Rising and the Executions of the 1916 Leaders.

25 n An Historical Walking Tour to Farmleigh House Featuring the grounds and the walled garden of Farmleigh Estate.

April

1 n Gate Lodges of the Park From the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre onto the back road then onto the Castleknock Gate and back to the Phoenix Monument. A short walk featuring the history of the gate lodges.

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8 n A Walking Tour of the People’s Gardens Featuring their ribbon borders and Victorian landscaping. (Wheelchair accessible).

15 n A Walking Tour of the Monuments of the Phoenix ParkFeaturing the Phoenix Monument, the Papal Cross and the Wellington Testimonial.

29 n History of the Clock Tower at Farmleigh The significance of the Clocktower at Farmleigh, the highest point in the city of Dublin.

July

1 n An Historical walking tour to Farmleigh House Featuring the grounds and the walled garden of Farmleigh Estate.

8 n History of the Clock Tower at Farmleigh The significance of the Clocktower at Farmleigh, the highest point in the city of Dublin.

15 n Gate Lodges of the Park From the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre onto the back road then onto the Castleknock Gate and back to the Phoenix Monument. A short walk featuring the history of the gate lodges.

22 n Tour of Victorian Walled Garden Come and see what is growing in the garden and find out a bit about its history.

October

7 n Tour of Victorian Walled Garden Come and see what is growing in the garden and find out a bit about its history.

14 n History of the Clock Tower at Farmleigh The significance of the Clocktower at Farmleigh, the highest point in the city of Dublin.

21 n Gate Lodges of the Park From the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre onto the back road then onto the Castleknock Gate and back to the Phoenix Monument.A short walk featuring the history of the gate lodges.

28 n Arbour Hill CemeteryFeaturing the history of the Easter Rising and the Executions of the1916 Leaders.

August

5 n Arbour Hill CemeteryFeaturing the history of the Easter Rising and the Executions of the 1916 Leaders.

12 n Tour of Victorian Walled Garden Come and see what is growing in the garden and find out a bit about its history.

19 n An Historical walking tour to Farmleigh House Featuring the grounds and the walled garden of Farmleigh Estate.

August

26 n A Walking Tour of the People’s Gardens Featuring their Victorian landscaping. (Wheelchair accessible).

September

2 n Guided tour of Back Road (North Road) of Phoenix Park Discover little known facts about this part of the Park.

9 n Celtic Tree Trail Celts believed each tree had its own personality and meaning. Learn about their uses through history and why trees are so important.

16 n History of the Monuments of the Phoenix Park Featuring Ashtown Castle, Phoenix Monument and the Papal Cross.

23 n Guided walk to Knockmaree Cist The history of the discovery of the Cromlech in 1838.

30 n Sporting History in the Phoenix ParkFeaturing Motor Racing, GAA, Soccer, Polo and Cricket.

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June

17 n A Walking Tour of the Monuments of the Phoenix ParkFeaturing the Phoenix Monument, the Papal Cross and the Wellington Testimonial.

24 n Cycle to Magazine Fort and other locations within the ParkBring your bike.

28 n Arbour Hill CemeteryFeaturing the history of the Easter Rising and the Executions of the1916 Leaders.

Sunday Talks 2015 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre 3.00pmFree Admission.

March

1 St. James's Gate Brewery A talk on the history of the brewery at St. James’s Street.Speaker: Deirdre Mc Parland

22 World Water Day Featuring a brief history of the first reservoir to service the gentry residing in Mountjoy Square. Speaker: Global Action Ireland

19 The History of the Phoenix Park Deer Herd The talk will feature the history of the park herd, the mating rituals and the tagging of the newly born fawns. Speakers: Professor Tom Hayden/ Terry Moore

May

3 Irish Farmhouse Cheeses Glynn will talk on his book - The History and Production of Irish Farmhouse Cheeses. Speaker: Glynn Anderson – Head Guide, National Botanic Gardens

June

14 Dublin Zoo/Biofacts The ever popular Jim McMonagle will give a talk on all those favourite animals you like to know about. See an elephant’s foot, a turtle shell and other artifacts relating to the Zoo animals.

July

5 First World War The talk will feature the origins, major battles and aftermath of 1914/18 Great War.Speaker: Sean Connolly

12 Emgerency Household Pack Civil Defence will give a talk on essential items required for putting together an emgerency household pack.

19 Missing Persons Civil Defence will give a talk on its role in seeking Missing Persons.

26 Flood Management Civil Defence will give a talk on Flood Management.

August

16 Stop Food Waste Do you want to save money on your weekly food bill? Learn how to makeyour own compost? So come join us and make changes to your lifestyle and your pocket.

April

12 The Guinness Family and the Foundation of the StateThe talk will feature the importance of the Guinness Brewery remaining in Dublin when many industrialists were abandoning the country.

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September

13 Managing the Phoenix Park in the 21st Century The talk will feature how to make a 350th year old park relevant in the modern era.Speaker: Margaret Gormley Chief Park Superintendent

December

13 Robby the Christmas Robin Robby is not in a Christmas mood. Delve into Robby’s antics with Dale Treadwell.

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October

11 Decimus Burton A talk on the life and work of Decimus Burton whose influence can be seen in the park today.

25 Halloween Have a fun afternoon with Dale Treadwell, carving a pumpkin and don't forget to save the seeds to plant your own pumpkin for next year.

November

8 “Remembering the Great War” One Hundred Years On A talk on how we remember the Great War - one hundred years on.

29 Harry the Hedgehog’s Adventures in the Garden Come and discover what Harry got up to with Dale Treadwell.

27 Trees and Wood Carvings The previous Chief Park Superintendent, Dr. John Mc Cullen will talk about his passion, trees and also the park’s collection of wood turned pieces, all from trees in the park.

Code of Conduct for Dog OwnersDeer can feel threatened by dogs even over long distances and whendogs are not behaving aggressively, particularly during birthing (May-July)and mating (Sept-Oct). We recommend walking your dog outside the parkat these times.

Please keep your dog on a lead in the People's Gardens and the VisitorCentre Complex or when deer are in close proximity,close to horse trekking and cycle lanes.

Dogs are welcome in the Phoenix Park, but would askdog walkers to be conscious of other park users andwildlife. (Please see www. phoenixpark.ie for brochureon walking dogs in the park.)

Dogs are not permitted in Ashtown walled garden and playgrounds.

Want to take Better Photographs?

A 3 day Photography Course will take place on Tuesday 5th May,Wednesday 6th May and Thursday 7th May 2015 from 10.00am -3.30pm each day in the Vistor Centre.

The workshop covers all the basics of digital photography and essentialknowledge to understand your camera and to take better photographs.

Cost: €100.00

Places limited. Booking essential Ph: 01-6770095

Food for ThoughtA series of short talks to be deliveredby nutritionist, Anna Collins, in conjunction with The Phoenix Caféand the OPW.

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2 Low GI to boost and keep your (and your loved ones) brain power

Saturday 25 April

In this talk Anna covers how to put together a simple meal plate that can instantlyhelp stabilise your mood and concentration. Your brain relies on an even and steadysupply of fuel (glucose). When this fuel is too high or too erratic, your brainbecomes unable to respond correctly to the fuel and the cells become resistant.Result: poor concentration, erratic moods, or a gradual decline in brain power.Alzheimer’s has been called “type 3 diabetes” and if you follow Anna’s simple suggestions you will start to reduce your risk dramatically.

Anna is happy after the talk to share her ideal meal plate suggestions for a low GIeating plan to help your brain thrive.

1 Healthy vegetarian eating and how to get what you need without eating meat or fish

Saturday 11 April

What is healthier – vegetarian or non-vegetarian diet? Anna will focus on one ofthe biggest struggles in vegetarian eating – how to get enough high quality protein.Protein is needed for keeping you resilient to stress and infection. The talk will alsodeal with why certain plant proteins are designed to resist digestion and how youcan overcome this. Anna also explains what a healthy vegetarian meal plate wouldlook like. She also focuses on what vegetarians get trapped into overeating, and onwhat they might need to supplement in order to stay healthy.

People who would like a copy of Anna’s FREE “your ideal vegetarian meal plate”can get one after the talk.

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Primary School Modules The modules can be arranged at a time to suit school requirements, Monday to Friday, between 10am – 12noon.

Module 1. Trees - what would we do without them

Introduction: Identify exotic and native tree species in the arboretum beside the Visitor Centre. Break for 15mins.Then a 20min video on the history of the park, after which the group can look around the visitors centre, which is selfguiding over two floors.

Module 2. Discover the animals that live in the park

Introduction and 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 selfguiding 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 and find out about what life was like in medievaltimes.

Module 4. Sustainability

Introduction: Find out what is sustainability and how to engage it into your everyday life. Break for 15mins.A tour of the Victorian walled garden. Then a 20min video on the history of the park, after which the groupcan look around the visitors centre, which is self guiding over two floors.

The Visitor Centre is located just off the Phoenix Monument beside Áras an Uachtaráin on the mainroad of the park.

Birds of a Feather...Bird and Biodiversity Events in the Phoenix Park, 2015

Tuesdays & Thursdays Themes5 -11yrs

July 2nd Trees & Flowers of the park

July 7th & 9th Kids Recycling ideas

July 14th & 16th Deer & Animals of the Park

July 21st & 23rd Discover the Heritage of the Park

July 28th & 30th 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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Discover Nature in the Phoenix Park OPW Children’s Eco Summer Camps 2015In association with Eco-Unesco

Historic Parks & Gardens Phoenix Park. www.phoenixpark.ie

National Nestbox Day – Love is in the Air

Date: Sunday 15th February. Time: 11:00am

A joint OPW-BirdWatch Ireland celebration of National Nestbox Day in the PhoenixPark. St. Valentine’s Day, 14th February, has traditionally been considered the day onwhich birds choose their mates. To mark this tradition, BirdWatch Ireland, in partnership with OPW, will hold an event to highlight the beginning of the nest-prospecting season for garden and parkland birds and to remind people that this isthe best time of year to put up new nestboxes and clean out old ones. BirdWatchIreland will deliver a presentation on providing nestboxes for a wide range of Irishbird species, followed by a walk in the Park to provide practical tips and guidanceon all aspects of nestboxes.

Easter Egg Hunt

Date: Bank Holiday Monday 6th April. Time: 12.00 noon

Joint OPW-BirdWatch Ireland bird-themed Easter Egg Hunt in the park. This fun-filled event will focus on the nesting season for birds. Children will learn lots abouthow birds build their nests, lay and care for their eggs and raise their little nestlings.

Woodland Bird Talk & Walk

Date: Sunday 29th March. Time: 11:00am

Joint OPW-BirdWatch Ireland woodland walk in the Phoenix Park to search forsome of Ireland’s most fascinating woodlands birds. The Phoenix Park is home to anumber of woodland species including Jay, Treecreeper, Sparrowhawk and even therare Great Spotted Woodpecker. Experienced BirdWatch Ireland guides will lead awalk through some of the Park’s finest woodland in search of these secretive birds.

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Gardening for Birds and Wildlife

Date: Wednesday 15th July. Time: 1:00pm

A joint OPW-BirdWatch Ireland evening of birds, butterflies, bees and all things garden. An inspiring talk on gardening for bird and wild-life will be delivered byBirdWatch Ireland, providing practical tips and advice on how to make your ownwildlife friendly garden. Following the talk, a guided walk will be led by BirdWatchIreland, to showcase a wildlife friendly garden in action.

Bird and Butterfly Walk

Date: Wednesday 26th August. Time: 6:30pm

An evening bird and butterfly walk in the woods adjacent to the US Ambassador’sresidence. This is one of the most reliable spots in the whole country to see the veryrare Purple Hairstreak butterfly, which is on the wing at this time of year. Meet atthe Visitor Centre.

World Parks Day

Date: Sunday 13th September. Time: 12.00pm

As part of World Parks Day, BirdWatch Ireland will team up with OPW to supportthe annual World Parks Day Event on Chesterfield Avenue. BirdWatch Ireland willprovide information on the day about the birds of the Phoenix Park and will run anumber of guided walks throughout the day to showcase the birds in the park.Meet at the Visitor Centre.

If you go Down to the Woods Tonight...

Date: Friday 30th October. Time: 6:30pm. Bring torches.

Joint OPW-BirdWatch Ireland bird-themed Halloween Hunt in the park. This fun-filled event will focus on the nesting season for birds. Children will learn lots abouthow birds build their nests, lay and care for their eggs and raise their little nestlings.Presentation in the Visitor Centre.

Feeding Garden Birds

Date: Sunday 22nd November. Time: 2:00pm

Joint OPW-BirdWatch Ireland event on identifying and feeding garden birds.BirdWatch Ireland will deliver a presentation on feeding birds in gardens, providingtips and advice on how to attract a wide range of bird species. On the evening,BirdWatch Ireland will have a garden birds display, showcasing a range of recommended bird feeders and bird foods. Information will also be provided on theannual Garden Bird Survey, Ireland’s largest bird survey.

Santa’s Little Helpers

Date: Sunday 6th December. Time: 11:00am

A joint OPW-BirdWatch Ireland event as part of the Christmas programme ofevents. Have you ever wondered how Santa Claus knows the correct address forevery boy and girl in Ireland? The story goes that each Autumn Santa sends hundreds of thousands of birds from the North Pole to Ireland to check-out theaddress of every Irish house making sure his gift list is up to date. At the fun eventwe will learn more about the different species of birds that migrate from the northto spend the winter in Ireland. We will also be getting our hands dirty, making FatBalls and Bird Christmas Cake – to make sure that Santa’s Little Helpers are wellfed during the cold months of winter before their migration home in spring.

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Wellington DaySunday 28th June 2015. Time 12pm-5pm

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Duke of Wellington’svictory at The Battle of Waterloo, come and join us at the PhoenixPark Visitor Centre for an informative afternoon including an exhibition and re-enactors.

Living History WeekendSaturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2015. Time 12pm-5pm

The weekend will feature many periods in military history.Re-enactors will be on site representing eras of the Viking age,Medieval age, American civil war, Napoleonic age, World War 1 andWorld War 2.

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National Bike WeekFrom Saturday the 13th of Juneto Sunday the 21st of June 2015come and join in all the fun with Cargo Bike Championships andPeddle in the Park.

Bike Photo Exhibition in thePhoenix Park Visitor Centre.

GrangegormanMilitary CemeteryA guided tour of theCemetery will takeplace each Thursday at11.00am, starting onthe 5th of March to5th of November2015.

Meet inside the gateat the Cemetery.

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Art Exhibitions For 2015JANUARY Exhibition of Postcards of the Phoenix Park

FEBRUARY Exhibition of Photographs and information from the Irish Astronomical Society

MARCH Exhibition of Photographs of the Skelligs by Catherine Merrigan

APRIL Exhibition of work from a local Art Group with Monica Hall

MAY Botanical Textiles in Silk and Wool by Miriam Brady. 1st - 24th MayBloom’s Botanical Artists. 25th May - 4th June

JUNE Exhibition of the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo

JULY Pastel Society of Northern Ireland with Trish Rogers and Libby Mulqueeney

AUGUST Exhibition of Work from Feltmakers Ireland

SEPTEMBER Phoenix Park Honey Bee Exhibition will run for the month of September. The Federation of Irish Beekeepers and OPW will hold a honey show on 13th September

OCTOBER Irish Patchwork Society of Ireland (Eastern Branch)

NOVEMBER Drawings of Park Lodges by Shiela Duff

DECEMBER Landscape Oils and Watercolours of the Park by Deirdre McGrath

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