Walking Tour of Marino
October 12 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm
Free
For the Dublin Festival of History, explore the rich history of Marino and its surroundings on a guided tour.
Casino Marino’s experienced guide, Conal will provide a historic guided tour of Marino and its surroundings. The tour will include a walking tour commencing in the Casino Marino, through Saint Vincent`s GAA grounds, The Marino Institute, Marino and Griffith Avenue, and concluding back at the Casino Marino. The guided tour will include:
- Reflections on the Charlemont Demesne from the mid- 18th century until the late 19th Century.
- The changing political and physical landscape of Marino from the 1880`s to 1924.
- Prominent Marino residents in the 19th and 20th century.
- The design and construction of the Marino Garden suburb from 1924.
- Conservation and restoration of Marino Casino , a neo- classical masterpiece, 1974-1984.
The guided walking tour starts at 12pm at the Casino Marino. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour is due to start.
Tickets are free but must be booked in advance through Eventbrite
For more information please call 01 8331618 or email casinomarino@opw.ie