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The Bridges of Dublin: Past, Present and Future
November 8 -12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us for a fascinating lunchtime talk: The Bridges of Dublin: Past, Present and Future.
Dublin City Council’s Patsy Gorman, Senior Executive Engineer, and Cristian Neagu, Executive Engineer, will present a wide-ranging exploration of Dublin’s bridges, from icons such as the Ha’Penny Bridge to suburban bridges over the Dodder. Discover the rich history behind these structures, learn about their current maintenance, and explore future developments.
This in-person event promises to be informative and engaging for all attendees. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to delve into the past, present, and future of Dublin’s bridges!
This event is organised in conjunction with the Bridges of Dublin exhibition at the Substation. This exciting new exhibition, a collaboration between artist Fergal McCarthy, the Little Museum of Dublin and Dublin Port Company, features a jumbo version of Fergal’s illustrated portrait of the Liffey and its bridges, from Islandbridge to Dublin Port. Open Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 3pm, until 17 November 2024.
Event image featuring the construction of Butt Bridge (1932) kindly provided by Dublin Port Archive.