Courses and Seminars
Dublin Civic Trust runs a series of courses and seminars each year which provides training and technical skills in the repair and maintenance of historic and traditionally built structures. They are aimed at those wishing to upskill, train or develop practical knowledge in the field of the historic built environment, including architects, surveyors, planners, project managers and supervisors. Interested members of the public are also welcome to attend.
These courses are rated for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland and The Society of Chartered Surveyors. We also run an annual third level accredited course on the Conservation and Evaluation of Historic Buildings in conjunction with The Society of Chartered Surveyors.
All participants are issued with a certificate of attendance following each seminar.
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CPD Courses 2012
We hope to have details of our 2012 programme of conservation seminars and courses confirmed by March - please check back soon for details. We also warmly welcome all expressions of interest for places in advance of posting, and encourage interested parties to contact our office for details, or to highlight topics that are of relevance to them and their work.
Our autumn 2011 programme CPD seminars included Structural Repair of Historic Buildings, delivered by Ian Hume former Chief Engineer of English Heritage; Historic Decorative Plasterwork, Paints and Finishes with Richard Ireland; and Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings featuring Duncan Stewart and Historic Scotland.
Booking Courses
When booking a place on a course, please select one of the two options below according to if you are a public attendee or a Friend/Member of the Trust, and follow the instructions. You will first be directed to PayPal for secure credit card payment (you do not need to hold a PayPal account - simply select the Continue button at the bottom of the PayPal page). This is followed by a registration page where you enter your details. Please complete both parts of the process to ensure registration is completed. All online bookings will be personally confirmed by email within two working days.
If booking with a local authority purchase order, please telephone our office to process your application.
Please note: If you are booking as a Member/Friend of the Trust, you must be listed on our members' register and your membership must be up to date. Invalid membership bookings will be refunded.
Attending Courses
Location
All courses take place in Dublin Civic Trust's premises at 4 Castle Street, Dublin 2, unless otherwise stated. Castle Street is a small street that runs parallel to Lord Edward Street and Dame Street, skirting the walls of Dublin Castle. Click here to view a map of our location.
Getting to Us
Approaching from College Green/Trinity College, continue along Dame Street in the direction of Christ Church Cathedral, passing the pedestrian entrance to Dublin Castle and City Hall on the left. Immediately after City Hall, turn left up Cork Hill towards the main entrance gates to Dublin Castle. Immediately on the right is Castle Street. Dublin Civic Trust is located at the far end of the street (one minute's walk) on the left-hand side.
Approaching from Thomas Street/Patrick Street, continue towards Christ Church Cathedral, through the major traffic junction where Jurys Hotel is on the right. Dublin Civic Trust is located to the left of Jurys and the Lord Edward pub, diagonally opposite Christ Church, next to the gallery on the corner of Castle Street.
Parking
Please note there is no parking available on Dublin Civic Trust premises. We advise all course attendees to arrive by public transport where possible. Parking is available for hourly and day rates in Jurys Christchurch car park around the corner on Werburgh Street (accessible from Castle Street and Christchurch Place). On-street parking is also available in the vicinity at a cost of €2.90 per hour for a maximum duration of three hours. This can be refreshed during breaks or lunch hour. The most convenient on-street parking spots are Castle Street, Werburgh Street and Fishamble Street beside the Civic Offices. Please note that rigorously enforced clamping is in operation in the area.
Refreshments
All courses include at least one break for tea, coffee and light refreshments in the morning and/or afternoon. Lunch is not included unless otherwise stated. There is a host of good cafés, restaurants and deli counters in the immediate vicinity of the Trust, including on Dame Street, Parliament Street, South Great George's Street and Werburgh Street. The grounds, gardens and cafés of Dublin Castle also offer a pleasant breather during lunch hour.
Courses held to date
Planning and the Historic Built Environment
Conservation and Evaluation of Historic Buildings
Various Speakers
Historic Brickwork
Repair, Repointing and Restoration
Dr Gerald Lynch. Master Bricklayer
Conservation Engineering
Structural Repair of Historic Buildings
Ian Hume, former Chief Engineer with English Heritage
Services in Historic Houses
Electrical and Mechanical
Peter Lawson Smith, OBE
Timber Decay
Identification and Treatment
Dr Brian Ridout
Historic Roofing
Construction, Materials and Repair
Chris Wood, English Heritage
Historic Ironwork
Cast and Wrought Iron – Identification and Maintenance
David Mitchell & Ali Davey, Historic Scotland
Historic Windows, Joinery and Paints
Identification, Repair and Maintenance
Peter Clarke, Pat Lynch, Sven Habermann & Edward Byrne
Historic Plaster and Stuccowork
Identification, Repair and Cleaning
Richard Ireland, Historic Decorative Plaster and Paint Expert
Historic Fanlights
Understanding the Tradition, Materials and Repair
John Stembrook
Plasters, Renders & Masonry
Conservation and Repair
John Ashurst
