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Now in its fifth year, the Merrion Square Open Day is a day of special events celebrating the rich and diverse heritage of Merrion Square and its surroundings. Explore Georgian Dublin in a relaxed and informal programme, taking in the houses, gardens, and churches at the heart of the city. Visitors will have an opportunity to see properties not often open to the public and enjoy special talks, walks, workshops, and music in historic churches in a programme with something for everyone.
The event is organised by Electricity Supply Board (Number 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower), in association with the Irish Architectural Archive, the Irish Georgian Society, St. Stephen's Parish Church, the Irish Landmark Trust, the Mercy International Centre, the National University of Ireland, the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, St. Andrew's Parish Church, and the University of Notre Dame.
Merrion Square Open Day - full programme (PDF)
Places for the talks, walks, workshops, and music are limited so booking is recommended where you see (B). To book and for more information please call 01 7026165 or email numbertwentynine@esb.ie.
Open Doors
Throughout the day visitors will also be able to call into and gain a fresh perspective on some of the area's well known and lesser known buildings, from 10am until 5pm, including
8 Merrion Square Townhouse & Architecture Centre
45 Merrion Square Townhouse, exhibition & archive
49 Merrion Square, Unique painted murals on first floor
St. Stephen’s Pepper Canister Church, Mount Street Upper
29 Fitzwilliam Street Lr. Georgian house museum
(ground floor access only)
63 Fitzwilliam Lane Restored mews and coach house
St. Andrew’s Parish Church on Westland Row
Walks, Talks, & Music
10am Guided Tour of 58 Merrion Square, home of Daniel O’Connell from 1809-1847.
with Professor Kevin Whelan, University of Notre Dame, Keuogh Centre* (B)
10am Meet at Rutland Fountain opposite National Gallery of Ireland for 'Through the fanlights –
the architectural achievement of Merrion Square' with Nicki Mathews, Conservation Officer,
Dublin City Council. (B)
10.30am Guided Tour of 45 Merrion Square, home of the Irish Architectural Archive *
11.00am Guided Tour of 63 Merrion Square, home of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland *(B)
11.30pm 'Window on Baggot Street', Guided Tour of the Mercy Chapel & Catherine Mc
Auley House on Baggot Street. (B)
12.00pm 'Music in the Pepper Canister'. Listen to the sounds of an 18th century organ,
built by a contemporary of G.F.Handel. St. Stephen’s Church Mount Street Crescent.
1.00pm 'From Church to Church: a walking tour of the Merrion Square Quarter,' with writer
& historian Peter Costello, starting at St.Andrew’s Church on Westland Row and ending in the
Pepper Canister.
2.00pm 'Georgian Style and Splendour: Fashionable Dress in the Eighteenth Century'
with art and fashion historian Sara Donaldson, IPAV and Griffith College Dublin. Number 8 Merrion Square home of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland.
3.00pm 'Poems in the Pepper Pot' A reading of contemporary poetry by Theo Dorgan
& Paula Meehan, celebrating Dublin’s urban environment & heritage in the unique atmosphere of the Pepper Canister Church.
4.00pm 'Meet at Number 70 Merrion Square for 'A Literary Walk around the Square' explore the literary and cultural heritage of Merrion Square with author and critic Paul O'Brien.
4.00pm 'Childhood in Georgian Dublin'. Explore the life of children through the
collection of the Georgian House Museum. Kieran Burns, Curator Number
Twenty Nine. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower. (B)
* Guided Tour Schedule
Guided Tours will run on the half hour throughout the day in Number 45 Merrion Square.
Guided Tours will run in Number 63 Merrion Square at set times until 4pm. (B)
Guided Tours will run through out the day in Number 58 Merrion Square on the hour from 10am to 4pm. (B) Professor Whelan, will lead another tour starting at 11am.
Find more information on the Historic Buildings Open Free of Charge on the Merrion Square Open Day
Merrion Square
8 Merrion Square Townhouse & Architecture Centre
45 Merrion Square Townhouse, exhibition & archive
49 Merrion Square Unique painted murals on first floor
St. Stephen's Pepper Canister Church, Mount Street Upper
29 Fitzwilliam Street Lr. Georgian house museum
63 Merrion Square Townhouse, garden, & archive
63 Fitzwilliam Lane The Merrion Mews & Stables. Restored Coach house, Coach yard and Horse Stables. The Irish Landmark Trust.
58 Merrion Square, Daniel O'Connell House
Mercy Chapel Baggot Street
St. Andrew's Parish Church on Westland Row
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