Dublin Mountains Festival ~ Féile na Sléibhte

This year’s Dublin Mountains Festival ~ Féile na Sléibhte will take place from October 1^st to 11^th. The diverse and eclectic programme of festival events includes talks, themed walks, National Tree Day celebrations, sheep dog demonstration, music, Irish language, a community day, and workshops on sustainability, dog handling and sharing nature with children. We hope that there is something for everyone. Bookings for events will be on Eventbrite, follow us on Eventbrite to get notified as bookings go live.

Dublin Mountains Festival ~ Féile na Sléibhte Programme - full event details and links to bookable events are being added daily. Please note some events may be subject to change

October 1st: 'Five Mountains - Five Stories' a talk by Frank Prendergast (ISL interpreted), booking is via Eventbrite where you will find full details. This is a free event.

October 2nd: National Tree Day celebration for National Schools supported by LAWPRO, Coillte and the DMP, (not bookable).

October 4th: "Sharing Nature with Children' a workshop for parents & guardians" led by staff from NPWS' Knocksink Education Centre, booking is via Eventbrite where you will find full details. This is a free event. Note this event is for adults only.

October 4th: Dog training Workshop at Jobstown Park to celebrate World Animal Day led by DMP Volunteer Ranger and dog trainer, booking is via Eventbrite  where you will find full details. This is a free event.

October 5th: Hike from Shankill to the Ski Club of Ireland to watch the Irish Open Slalom Championships led by the DMP Volunteer Rangers, booking is via Eventbrite where you will find full details. This is a free event.

October 6th: Newtown Hill Archaeology Tour. A Guided journey through 5000 years of people’s way of life at the unique landscape of Newtown Hill with landowners Philip and Daniel Maguire. Booking is via Eventbrite where you will find full details. Please note this event has a charge.

October 6th: Newtown Hill Sheepdogs. Local farmer Philip Maguire, hosts a sheepdog demonstration, where you'll witness the incredible skill of his dogs herding his sheep. Booking is via Eventbrite where you will find full details. Please note this event has a charge.

October 7th: 'Protecting Our Night-time Heritage' an ISL interpreted talk by Brian Espey, Dark Sky Ireland at Glenasmole Community Centre. Booking is via Eventbrite where you will find full event details. There will be a free bus transfer from Tallaght to Glenasmole Community Centre. This is a free event.

October 9th: Mushroom Foraging for DLR Tourism Service Providers, (not bookable).

October 10th: 'Our Amazing Mountains' Hike at Ticknock with Irish Sign Language interpretation, led by Joanne Denyer (Denyer Ecology), Brian Dunne (Acres Leinster), Wayne Malone (Archaeology & Built Heritage), supported by the DMP Volunteer Rangers, booking is via Eventbrite.  Free bus transfer from Carrickmines LUAS Park & Ride. This is a free event.

October 10th: World Mental Health Day Hike from Shankill to Carrickgollogan with DLR Sports Partnership and the DMP Volunteer Rangers, booking is via Eventbrite. This is a free event.

October 11th: Archaeology and Geology Hike led by staff from UCD's School of Archaeology and School of Earth Sciences, booking is via Eventbrite. This is a free event. There is a complimentary bus from Carrickmines LUAS Park & Ride.

October 11th: Community day at the GAP in Glencullen.  Join us for a vibrant Community Day to close out the Dublin Mountains Festival ~ Féile na Sléibhte! Expect an afternoon of music, games, wellness activities, and a sustainability tent, all set in the heart of the Dublin Mountains. More details coming soon. Mark your calendars and spread the word! Event supported by DMP Volunteer Rangers, the GAP, Grizzly's Café and Stars of Erin GAA Club. This is a free event. Booking is via Eventbrite.

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October 1st: 'Five Mountains - Five Stories' a talk by Frank Prendergast (ISL interpreted)

Booking is via Eventbrite, this is a free event

On Wednesday October 1st join us for an Irish Sign Language (ISL) Interpreted talk by Frank Prendergast, Emeritus Research Fellow at TU Dublin at the Wood Quay Venue in Dublin 8.

Mountain building began in Ireland about half-a-billion years ago during the Palaeozoic Era. Then, collision and buckling between sections of the Earth’s crust forced up the many mountain ranges encountered throughout the coastal fringes of the island. This talk will begin at Fairy Castle in the Dublin Mountains and then journey to five other iconic landforms to explore how and why their allure, elevation and physical character have collectively drawn and engaged people to their slopes and summits over five millennia.

Date: Wednesday, the 1st of October from 18:30 - 19:30.

Public Transport: Plan your journey here on TFI’s Journey Planner.