Dublin is a city that feels familiar the moment you arrive — but understanding why it looks and feels the way it does takes a little local insight.
As part of the Meet the Media Sunday Social, delegates are invited to join a free guided walking tour of Dublin led by acclaimed historian, author and podcaster Donal Fallon.
📅 Sunday, February 8th
🕒 3.00pm – 6.00pm
📍 Finishing at Grogan’s Pub
👉 Sign up for the walking tour here.
See Dublin beyond the landmarks
Donal Fallon’s walking tours are less about ticking off famous sights and more about understanding the city through its streets, buildings and neighbourhoods.
Grounded in social history, Donal explores how ordinary people lived, worked and gathered in Dublin — and how political, cultural and economic forces shaped everyday life. Streets become stories, familiar places take on new meaning, and overlooked corners reveal why they matter.
It’s a relaxed, engaging way to get under the skin of the city — ideal whether you’re visiting Dublin for the first time or returning with fresh curiosity.
Meet your guide
Come Here To Me co-founder Donal Fallon is one of Ireland’s best-known public historians. His work spans books, radio, walking tours and podcasts, all with a focus on making history accessible without dumbing it down.
He is the author of Three Castles Burning — a street-by-street exploration of Dublin’s past — and The Dublin Pub. His podcast, also titled Three Castles Burning, is listened to by thousands every week in Ireland and internationally.
You may also recognise his voice from Irish radio, where he regularly brings historical context to contemporary conversations.
A social ending, the Dublin way
The walk concludes at Grogan’s Pub, a fitting final stop given Donal’s recent work on Dublin’s pub culture.
It’s a chance to relax, chat with fellow delegates, and continue the conversation in one of the city’s most characterful pubs — a space that has long played a role in Dublin’s social life.
Why join?
- ✔️ Free for Meet the Media delegates
- ✔️ A relaxed, sociable way to experience Dublin
- ✔️ Insight from one of Ireland’s leading public historians
- ✔️ Perfect warm-up to the conference networking ahead
If you’re curious about Dublin — not just what it looks like, but how it came to be — this walk is a brilliant place to start.
👉 Sign up for the Sunday Social walking tour here.
You can listen to Donal’s episode on Grogan’s pub here.