Dublin Festival of History 2026: Little Lives, Great Stories: Childhood in the Phoenix Park
Price
Free of charge
Dates
09/10/2026 - 09/10/2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Ashtown Castle and Biodiversity Centre
The Phoenix Park has shaped the childhoods of generations.
This talk explores the many ways children experience the park throughout history – from lives of those who lived and worked within its boundaries to those who came to play, explore and take part in sports and recreation.
Tracing childhood experiences from before the park’s establishment in the seventh century to present day, the talk examines how the park has shaped memories, communities, and everyday life for generations of young people.
Getting Here
4km from centre of Dublin in the Phoenix Park, signposted from the Phoenix Monument.
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