Born and educated in Dublin, Neal Doherty's first career was with Nestlé, where he managed its chilled food business in Ireland. On retiring, a second career beckoned as a historian and tourist guide. He now works as a freelance guide in French and English for private clients (www.AlchemyTours.ie). His tours in the west of Ireland include a visit to the birthplace of Princess Grace’s paternal grandfather near Newport in Co. Mayo.
Neal has appeared on the TV programme Nationwide and written the following books:
The Complete Guide to the Streets of Dublin
The Complete Guide to the Statues and Sculptures of Dublin
Neal Doherty talks on RTE on Nationwide about his book 'The Complete Guide To The Statues and Sculptures of Dublin City'.
A Talk on the Statues and Sculptures of Dublin
Neal Doherty, author and Failte Ireland tourist guide will give a multimedia presentation on the Statues and Sculptures of Dublin based on his best-selling book on the subject. He will pose three questions:
- Do you know what piece of music is featured on the statue of Daniel O’Connell?
- Do you know which Dublin statue has a hat and a cat as symbols of freedom?
- Do you know where the statues of The Ten Virgins are located on O’Connell Street?
These questions and many more will be answered in the one hour presentation.
Please reserve for the lecture:
- Email: info@pgil.mc
- Tel: + 377 93 50 12 25
- Admission is 10 euros per person (no cards please - cash only).
The talk starts at 19:00 – please arrive at least 5 minutes before to be seated.
Directions:
9 rue Princesse Marie-de-Lorraine in Monaco Ville
(Bus 1 or 2 from Place d'Armes takes less than 5 minutes; or 10 minutes walk from Parking des Pecheurs near the Musée Océanographique).
We are located on the opposite corner to the François d'Assise-Nicolas Barré primary school.