On the morning of 23 November, participants have the chance to join a site visit around Dublin, offering first-hand insight into the region’s diverse initiatives for climate change adaptation and resilience. Please indicate your preferred site visit when registering. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
Tour #1 - Strolling through Stoneybatter
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Day and time: Monday 23 November, time TBC
Pickup/drop-off point in Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin (Golden Ln, Dublin 8, D08 VRR7)
Wander through one of Dublin's most historical and vibrant neighborhoods with Suzanne O'Connell, Landscape Architect, Dublin City Council. Hear about how the area has been transformed by working closely with residents of the area (who are incredibly proud of being from Stoneybatter and have proven their pride with the long running Stoneybatter Festival!) into an oasis of greening that amplified pride. We will finish the walk at the Isolation Hospital to learn about plans for revitalising the site to not only provide housing, but increase social and community amenities, and add to biodiversity corridors from Eleanor McGarry, Architect, Dublin City Council. The Isolation Hospital Revitalisation project presents a unique opportunity to revive an important piece of Dublin’s history, breathing new life into a long-abandoned site while fostering a dynamic and inclusive community space, building on the foundations of people's pride in Stoneybatter.
Please note that this tour will take place outdoors, so suitable clothing and footwear are strongly recommended.
Tour #2 - Liberties Greening Walk: Freeing the Streets for People
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Day and time: Monday 23 November, time TBC
Pickup/drop-off point in Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin (Golden Ln, Dublin 8, D08 VRR7)
Over the past decade, The Liberties of Dublin have changed dramatically. This walking tour looks at the evolution of the neighbourhood over the last 10 years including the development of new public realm, parks and amenities to create space for people and explores the benefits and challenges of delivering green infrastructure in a city centre neighbourhood.
Please note that this tour will take place outdoors, so suitable clothing and footwear are strongly recommended.
Tour #3 - Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere Adventure - FULLY BOOKED
Duration: 4 hrs
Day and time: Monday 23 November, time TBC
Pickup/drop-off point in Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin (Golden Ln, Dublin 8, D08 VRR7)
Spend a day with us exploring the Dublin Bay UNESCO Bay Biosphere and its critical role in Dublin’s climate resilience. You will have the opportunity to meet our photogenic Old Irish Goats who are definitely worthy of their own calendar, who prevent wildfires (yes, climate change is making Ireland drier in the summer). Your guides will be Dr. Pauhla McGrane and Hans Visser, who introduce you to Ireland’s biodiversity and how the biosphere designation has played a role in drawing attention to its social and economic importance.
Please note that this tour will take place outdoors, so suitable clothing and footwear are strongly recommended.
Tour #4 - Revitalising the Santry River for Resilience Walk
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Day and time: Monday 23 November, time TBC
Pickup/drop-off point in Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin (Golden Ln, Dublin 8, D08 VRR7)
The Santry River is to become the backbone of a new green infrastructure project to facilitate nature, pedestrians, and cyclists and form a route connecting people to from Sillogue to the Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere. When the project is completed people will be able to enjoy a new amenity that not only protects and adapts the city to climate change, but allows them to connect with nature and explore Dublin’s rich natural heritage. Join John Stack, Senior Executive Engineer with Dublin City Council, to learn how this project is the exemplar for community engagement and participation, and climate adaptation that realises multiple co benefits.
Please note that this tour will take place outdoors, so suitable clothing and footwear are strongly recommended.
Tour #5 - Where Heritage and Culture Meet Walk: River Camac & IMMA
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Day and time: Monday 23 November, time TBC
Pickup/drop-off point in Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin (Golden Ln, Dublin 8, D08 VRR7)
The mighty River Camac, has a rich industrial heritage, one that influenced and facilitated the growth of the city to the west. Over 100 years ago sawmills, papermills, woollen mills, grain mills, gun powder mills and several other industries lined the riverbanks. Explore the River's story from Blackhorse to Bowbridge with Mary Liz Walsh. We will end the tour at the Irish Museum of Modern Art where you will learn how cultural venues are preparing for climate change and enabling behaviour change through events like Earth Rising from Lisa Fitzsimons, Chief Operating Officer.
Please note that this tour will take place outdoors, so suitable clothing and footwear are strongly recommended.
Tour #6 - Wetland Walk in Tymon Park
Duration: 4 hrs
Day and time: Monday 23 November, time TBC
Pickup/drop-off point in Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin (Golden Ln, Dublin 8, D08 VRR7)
Join us for a guided walk of the new nature-based Tymon Park Integrated Constructed Wetlands (ICW) as part of Dublin Climate Action Week. This innovative flood alleviation scheme not only helps tackle pollution but also enhances local biodiversity. During the tour, you’ll learn about the importance of this green infrastructure project, which protects local communities while creating a thriving new habitat.
The tour is to be led by SDCC staff member David Grant, Project Engineer for Flood Alleviation Schemes, along with Dr. Rosaleen Dwyer, Heritage Officer and author of "The Echo’s Nature Corner".
Please note that this tour will take place outdoors, so suitable clothing and footwear are strongly recommended.
App Tour - Abhainn: A Love Letter to Dublin's Rivers
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Would like a bit of solitude? Explore Dublin's Rivers on your own. Download the Dublin Discovery Trails App and search for "Abhainn". Abhainn, is an embedded research project by Rosie O’Reilly in collaboration with musician Colm O’Ciosoig views Dublin through its inseparable relationship to water and its rivers asking what happens when we shift the focus and view the city through a hydro-lens? What can water, the rivers and their multispecies relationships teach us?
What happens when we walk Dublin city with these hydro-storytellers as the guides?