Dublin's Bid to join European Network of Parks

On the 20th April 2009, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Eibhlin Byrne launched Dublin City Council’s bid to be included in the European Garden Heritage Network. Dublin City Council is the first Local Authority in Ireland to apply for membership of this Network. The European Garden Heritage Network (EGHN) comprises one hundred parks and gardens around Europe and promotes the heritage of landscapes and highlights the beauty and diversity of parks Europe wide. It is hoped that the City Council’s bid to include parks such as St. Anne’s Park, Raheny and Merrion Square Park, will be accepted by the EGHN and thus promote Dublin as an attractive City to visit. For Further Information please contact: Maryann Harris, Dublin City Council, Culture, Recreation and Amenity Department, Tel: 222 3806 or Dublin City Council Press Office, Tel: 222 2107 / 086 815 0010.