Minister Paschal Donohoe launches the Soft Values Exhibition at the Substation

25 August 2025

Dublin Port is committed to achieve closer integration between the Port and people of Dublin through cultural, community, environmental and heritage initiatives that enhance the strong ties between the port, river and city. A new exhibition celebrating 10 years of Dublin Port’s cultural and heritage projects has opened at the Dublin Port Substation. Minister for Finance and Dublin Central TD Paschal Donohoe officially launched the Soft Values of Seaports exhibition today, joined by Dublin Port Company CEO Barry O’Connell, Chairman Jerry Grant, Port Conservator Marta Lopez and Heritage Director Lar Joye.

The exhibition marks a decade since the restoration of the Diving Bell and highlights Dublin Port’s cultural initiatives in theatre, film, heritage, literature and education.

Mr. Donohoe said: “As someone with a longstanding connection to Dublin Port, I’m delighted to open this exhibition, celebrating 10 years of Dublin Port’s positive cultural impact… It is a reminder of just how central Dublin Port is, not only to the city, but to the country as a whole.”

Lar Joye added: “The projects celebrated in the Soft Values exhibition reveal the evolving relationship between Dublin Port and the people who live and work around it, capturing stories of place, memory, change and continuity.” 

Soft Values of Seaports runs until 11 October 2025, Wednesday to Saturday, 11am–3pm. More details are available at dublinport.ie/events.

Don’t miss the events running alongside the main exhibition. This week’s focus is on the operational side of the Port with a series of short films being aired at the Substation.