Office of Public Works

Make a Difference This Christmas: Post Letters, Not Snacks! This festive season, the Phoenix Park is spreading Christmas magic with special green post boxes for children to send their letters to Santa. Located at: 📍 Papal Cross Car Park 📍 Phoenix Park Visitors Centre Car Park 📍 Camogie Grounds Car Park (off Chesterfield Avenue) The Phoenix Park is home to its very own herd of wild deer, and while they may remind us of Santa’s reindeer, it’s important to remember: don’t approach or feed them. Feeding the deer might seem kind, but it harms their health, disrupts their natural behaviour, and poses risks to visitors. Here’s how you can help: ✅ Post your letters to Santa at the green post boxes! ✅ Keep your distance – stay at least 50 metres away from the deer. ✅ Protect Our Park by avoiding selfies and feeding the deer. Let’s make this Christmas special for everyone – visitors, families, and wildlife alike. 📮 Spread joy by posting letters, not feeding deer. Let’s protect the Phoenix Park and its iconic wildlife this festive season. More Information: https://cutt.ly/5eZqP0Tf 📷 Naoise Culhane #PhoenixPark #SantaPostBox #ProtectOurPark #ChristmasMagic

Hedgehogs: From ‘Least Concern’ to ‘Near Threatened’ Hedgehogs are one of the most recognisable species in Ireland, known for their spiny appearance and nocturnal habits. Interestingly, their Irish name, An Gráinneog, translates to ‘little ugly one’. Despite their charm, hedgehogs are facing increasing challenges. At COP16, their conservation status on the Red List of Threatened Species was updated from Least Concern to Near Threatened, reflecting population declines across Europe. Hedgehogs require well-connected habitats to move freely in search of food, mates, and nesting sites. Their diet mainly consists of insects, such as beetles and caterpillars, along with other invertebrates like worms and slugs. During the winter, hedgehogs enter hibernation—a state of torpor where their body temperature and energy use decrease, helping them survive periods of limited food availability. However, in milder winters, they may remain active into late November or December. At OPW-managed sites, efforts are in place to protect and support hedgehog populations. Staff take special care to check for hedgehogs when maintaining habitats like long grass and hedgerows. Through the Homes for Wildlife initiative, part of the OPW Biodiversity Action Plan 2022–2026, dedicated spaces are provided for hedgehogs to nest and feed in parklands and gardens. You can contribute to hedgehog conservation by reporting sightings to the National Biodiversity Data Centre. Your input helps monitor their abundance and distribution across Ireland. For more information, visit the Irish Hedgehog Survey website at https://lnkd.in/e9yM_-Z4 Together, we can help secure a future for hedgehogs in Ireland. #HedgehogConservation #Hedgehogs #Biodiversity National Biodiversity Data Centre

Tune in to RTE One tonight at 22:15 and watch Memorial - The Story of HIV/AIDS in Ireland. A program telling the story of the virus and its impact on Irish society, while following the commissioning and creation of the recently unveiled memorial at the Phoenix Park. #AIDS #HIV #HIVMonument #PhoenixPark Artists Anaisa Franco and Michael R. DiCarlo

Christmas at the Castle has officially opened at Dublin Castle today! Open daily from 12 noon to 9pm until 18 December, you Stroll through beautifully decorated market stalls with handcrafted gifts, seasonal crafts and delicious treats from artisanal food producers. Enjoy live entertainment in our festively decorated Spiegel style marquee and marvel at the Neapolitan crib in the Chapel Royal! You can also explore the enchanting State Apartments - open for all visitors this holiday season. This festive event is FREE and ticketless! #ChristmasAtTheCastle #WinterInDublin #FestiveDublin #CATC2024 #VisitDublin #FreeEvents 📷OPW & Mark Stedman Dublin City Council

Tá an t-irisleabhar taighde bliantúil nua de chuid Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí ag cuardach achoimrí don chéad imleabhar eile. Cuirfidh an t-irisleabhar taighde criticiúil úrnua i láthair an phobail, taighde atá fréamhaithe i mbailiúchán OPW de réadmhaoine stairiúla, de bhailiúcháin, agus den stair a bhaineann leo, chomh maith le stair na heagraíochta féin. Beidh imleabhar a haon ar fail i gcruachóip in earrach na bliana 2025. Tuilleadh eolais ag https://lnkd.in/ets-_WWg

Great opportunity at Donneraile ! The OPW is seeking tenders for the provision of Tearoom/Café Services at Doneraile Court, Doneraile Co Cork. For more information please see www.etenders.gov.ie Tender ID 4732529. Closing date for receipt of tender is 12 noon on 20 December 2024. #Opportunity #Consessions #Cork #DoneraileCourt #Tender #ETenders #Tearoom #Cafe #GardenCafe #Consessions #FoodService #WorkWithUs #DoneraileEstate #HeritageIreland

President Michael D. Higgins and Sabina Higgins have planted a 2,000-tree native mini forest on the Áras grounds as part of the One Hundred Million Trees Project. This initiative, in collaboration with the Office of Public Works (OPW), aims to plant 100 million native trees across Ireland over the next decade to foster biodiversity, promote sustainability, and combat climate change. At the President’s request, the OPW commissioned a 2019 biodiversity audit of the Áras grounds, conducted by Trinity College Dublin. This audit has guided ongoing measures to protect and enhance biodiversity, demonstrating the Áras’s commitment to environmental leadership. The One Hundred Million Trees Project encourages community members, environmental enthusiasts, and volunteers to join hands in achieving this season's ambitious goal. For more information and to get involved, visit https://lnkd.in/eGnce7g2 #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #OneHundredMillionTrees #Sustainability 100 Million Trees Project Trinity College Dublin Áras an Uachtaráin

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Connections: A Cross-Border Contemporary Art Exhibition The Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Department of Finance (DoF) in Northern Ireland are thrilled to present Connections, the latest in a series of cross-border contemporary art exhibitions on display at Farmleigh Gallery from 15 November 2024 - 3 February 2025. The exhibition explores the theme of connections—examining how artworks relate to one another through shared ideas, themes, and creative approaches. It showcases the intricate links between diverse artistic expressions, bringing together paintings, photographs, prints, and sculptures into a cohesive and thought-provoking narrative. Featured artists include Neisha Allen, Martin Gale, Rita Duffy, Alison Lowry, Samuel Walsh, and many more! Don't miss this celebration of creativity and collaboration. #ConnectionsExhibition #ContemporaryArt #CrossBorderArt #FarmleighGallery #ArtTour Department of Finance Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

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