Fringe Event* Me Auld Flower Walking Tour – Fruits, Sweets and Early Houses: The Food and Drink History of the Markets Area with Donal Fallon
The Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Market and its surrounding area have a long history connected to food and drink in Dublin. From big names like Williams and Woods's sweet factory to families who worked in the fruit markets through generations, this one-hour tour with Donal Fallon of Three Castles Burning will explore the surprising histories of this area.
Donal is the presenter of the Three Castles Burning podcast and the author of Three Castles Burning: A History of Dublin in Twelve Streets. As a historian, he is especially interested in the social history of Dublin, and how the city has evolved with its people. He’s curated a special food-focused tour for Me Auld Flower. All proceeds for the walking tours will be donated to the Capuchin Day Centre.

About Donal Fallon

Donal Fallon is the presenter of the Three Castles Burning podcast and the author of Three Castles Burning: A History of Dublin in Twelve Streets. As a historian, he is especially interested in the social history of Dublin, and how the city has evolved with its people.

*Please Note: This is a MAF Fringe Event, you do not need a general admission ticket to attend the Walking Tour.

A ticket for the Walking Tour does not give you general admission to the festival. A separate general admission ticket is needed if you want to enter the festival.