Hidden Portobello

Following our winding route through the old red-brick, artisan terraces of Portobello, we will discover the sites of a former old harbour, a vanished reservoir and vanished ornamental lake, and even the forgotten Portobello Pleasure Gardens, once graced by acrobats and tightrope walkers, as well as a 19th century zoo!

We will also discuss some of Portobello's famous residents, including renowned artists, writers and actors, as well as the district's remarkable links to stage, screen and musical history. We will also explore Portobello rich, layered history as "Little Jerusalem", the home of Dublin's first Irish-Jewish community.