19 – 24 April, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
Birr observatory:
Leviathan to LOFAR guided tour
Discover a remarkable journey through astronomy at Birr Castle Demesne, home to the world-famous Leviathan of Parsonstown. Built in 1845 by the 3rd Earl of Rosse, the Great Telescope was once the largest in the world and helped reveal the spiral nature of galaxies. Today, that spirit of innovation continues on the same site with I-LOFAR, Ireland’s node of the international LOFAR radio telescope network, led by Trinity College Dublin. This tour connects 19th-century ingenuity with 21st-century science, showcasing Birr’s enduring role at the forefront of astronomical discovery. The tour also highlights Birr’s story with Ireland’s wider astronomical heritage at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium and Dunsink Observatory—three historic observatories now united in seeking UNESCO World Heritage recognition for their enduring scientific legacy.
LOFAR photo (top): Alison Delaney (Birr Castle), Leviathan photo (bottom): Alberto Canizares (DIAS/I-LOFAR)
Tour details:
This visit is free of charge but places are limited. A visit to a 19th century astronomical observatory, and also the site of the LOFAR radiotelescope. If you have registered for EuCAP you can book by logging into the registration tool and adding the tour to your registration.
📅 Date: Wednesday 22nd April | 08:45 – 16:45 (subject to traffic)
📍Location: Depart from & Return to Convention Centre Dublin (CCD)
Smart Docklands Innovation Tour
The Smart Docklands Innovation Tour highlights the technologies shaping a more connected and resilient city and helping to make invisible digital infrastructure visible.
Delivered by Smart Docklands, partnership programme cofounded by Dublin City Council and the CONNECT Research Ireland Centre, the tour showcases innovations including the Active Travel Dashboard, Big Belly Bins, Ring Buoy Sensors, Drones, Digital Twins, 5G, Gully Monitoring Sensors and Water Level Sensors.
Together, these deployments demonstrate how IoT, telecoms and data-driven systems are being tested in the Docklands to improve mobility, safety, climate resilience and public service delivery across Dublin.
Tour details:
This visit is free of charge. Approximately 1 hour walking tour, to highlight some of the smart-city solutions implemented in Dublin's docklands. If you have registered for EuCAP you can book by logging into the registration tool and adding the tour to your registration.
📅 Date: Tuesday 21st & Thursday 23rd | 15:25 – 17:00
📍Location: Depart from & Return to Convention Centre Dublin (CCD)
