As part of Open House Dublin 2026’s theme, “Dublin Is Living,” O’Connell Street Cultures invites you to an intimate conversation about the street at the heart of our capital city. Culture is often defined as “the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves.” In this special event, we gather to untangle and share some of those stories.

O’Connell Street is more than just a place to pass through; it is a living, breathing archive of Irish history, a mirror of our complex present, and the canvas for our shared future. This conversation explores the diverse human experiences, evolving communities, and cultural identities that anchor the street today. Together, we will dissect its historical weight, confront its modern realities, and collectively imagine what its future stories should be. Join us to listen, speak, and connect with the living pulse of Dublin’s main street.

Chair: Lois Kapila, Editor and Reporter, Dublin Inquirer

Panel: Rich Gilligan, Photographer/Director; Denise Murray, Urban Designer and Architect; Robert Watt, CEO, Dublin City Development Company

This is a temporary use space and does not have direct access to toilet and washroom facilities inside the space. Participants and visitors will have use of facilities in the local vicinity.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you require ISL interpretation or have any access requirements.