Guided Walk: Baggotonia - in its Creativity, Canals, Royalty & Architecture

Baggotonia Festival

Explore Baggotonia with Joe Cooke and themes of community, connection and place, linking its rich heritage with its contemporary character

Patrick Kavanagh Statue (1991) by John Coll

Baggotonia Festival 2025

Baggotonia Festival is an annual celebration of the community, history, arts, culture, entertainment and people - past, present and future – in the area emanating from Baggot Street Bridge - Dublin's once-upon-a-time Bohemian Quarter.  Baggotonia.

Baggotonia WALKS

A series of free guided walking tours exploring Baggotonia during the 2025 Baggotonia Festival led by Joe Cooke -owner and founder of Dublin Through the Ages.

A guided walking tour of Baggotonia: in its Creativity, Canals, Royalty and Architecture with local guide Joe CookeA walking tour exploring Baggot Street and the Grand Canal as a living tapestry of history, architecture, literature and local charm.Tracing Georgian elegance and the bohemian spirit that inspired the term Baggotonia.Stories of writers, artists, and revolutionaries including Brendan Behan, Patrick Kavanagh, and other creative figures.The walk will highlight how the area has shaped, and continues to shape, the arts.Sunday 21 September 202511amTour Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStart / Meeting Point: Patrick Kavanagh Statue, Grand CanalFinish: Leeson Street BridgeCapacity: 10 participantsChildren are very welcome under parental supervision.Mobility Requirement: Participants must be able to walk the full route. About your GuideJoe Cooke is founder and owner of <a href="https://www.dtta.ie/" title="https://www.dtta.ie/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dublin Through The Ages DTTA</a>. A local and Dubliner, Joe is a registered tour guide, DTTA offers immersive walking tours, bespoke historical experiences, and event hosting that bring the city's rich past to life for visitors and locals alike.Joe's journey began decades ago with a simple curiosity about the laneways, landmarks, and legends of his native city. His tours are not just engaging and informative; they are layered with wit, accuracy, and detail.Joe is a member of the Independent Tour Guides Association ITGAEmail enquiries: joe@dtta.ieFollow Joe and DTTA on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dublintta?igsh=MTNiYWpvZWJ1ZmE5Yw%3D%3D" title="https://www.instagram.com/dublintta?igsh=MTNiYWpvZWJ1ZmE5Yw%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">dublintta</a> HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER EVENTS?The best way to keep in touch is to <a href="https://baggotonia-festival.us22.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=1f6d43d74cfce84f970478eaf&id=f4757905c8" title="https://baggotonia-festival.us22.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=1f6d43d74cfce84f970478eaf&id=f4757905c8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SIGN UP TO THE BAGGOTONIA BULLETIN </a>and follow Baggotonia Festival on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/baggotonia-festival" title="http://www.instagram.com/baggotonia-festival" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://www.x.com/baggotoniafest" title="http://www.x.com/baggotoniafest" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">X</a>.Alternatively join the Baggotonia Festival <a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/LGKZw16wzeCAsTMbOkmmLe" title="https://chat.whatsapp.com/LGKZw16wzeCAsTMbOkmmLe" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Whatsapp.</a>Visit the<a href="https://www.baggotonia-festival.com/frequently-asked-questions-faq/" title="https://www.baggotonia-festival.com/frequently-asked-questions-faq/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Festival FAQ </a>to learn lots more about Baggotonia Festival 2025.