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Event Guide for free Events in Greater Dublin

The "Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)" is Dublin's most popular event magazine that focuses on the vast amount of cultural events for no admission charges. For more than 800 editions over 16 years it is a weekly e-mail magazine that lists and recommends up to 200 free cultural events in Dublin City and in the Greater Dublin area week after week. Gigs, Festivals, Markets, Talks, Lectures, Exhibitions and much more for all age groups are included.

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This site contains the newest edition below and is updated as soon as it is completed (check the date!). You will also find some event information on the Dublin Event Guide Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/DublinEventGuide!

The newest Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) below was posted on 20 July 2024:

Dublin Event Guide 872: Step away from your screens – Rose Festival, People’s Art Exhibition, Community Services Day Tallaght, Bray Beach BBQ Festival

Step away from your screens

Rose Festival, People’s Art Exhibition, Community Services Day Tallaght, Bray Beach BBQ Festival

Hi!!

One wrong software update on Windows computers and half the world comes to a halt. You might not have heard too much about the Crowdstrike problem yesterday, but it was pretty impactful with banks not being able to operate, shops not being able to take money, airlines not being able to check people in and healthcare facilities not being able to do tests on patients.

A company called Crowdstrike, who supplies a piece of software that is installed on most Windows computers, released an update and that update caused computers to stop working and showing the “Blue screen of death”. A blue screen that won’t allow you to use your Windows computer any longer (until a fix is applied).

The fix wasn’t too complicated (if you know what your are doing), but it still showed how dependent we are on computers.

In a world where technology can sometimes fail us, it’s more important than ever to find joy and connection in the real world. This week’s “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)” is here to help you do just that. Step away from your screens and dive into the vibrant culture of Dublin with these fantastic free events that promise to enrich your week!

The main event this weekend is the Rose Festival in St. Anne’s Park, which is much more than just a celebration of a flower. It is a family festival that – on a nice day – is the perfect getaway from home. I know there are some showers forecast, but go anyway and enjoy the time there.

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Last week only Karen helped with a donation. Thank you so much!!
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Free events in Dublin this weekend…

Saturday 20 July

+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Airfield Estate Farmers’ Market 09:00-14:30 Airfield Estate, Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dublin 14 www.airfield.ie/farmers-market-at-airfield-estate
+ Supernatural Food Market – Food & Farmer’s Market 09:00-15:00 St Andrew’s Resource Centre, 114-116 Pearse St., Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thesupernaturalfoodmarket

+ Honest2Goodness Market – Food & Farmers’ Market – 09:30-15:00 – 136a Slaney Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 www.facebook.com/GlasnevinMarket/

++ Rose Festival 2024 – Music, Activities, Entertainment, Stalls, Food (Sat+Sun) 10:00-18:00 St. Anne’s Park, Clontarf www.dublincity.ie/events/rose-festival-2024
++ People’s Art Exhibition – Art to view and buy on the rails around St. Stephen’s Green 10:00-18:00 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/events/794901649136330
+ Clothes Swap 10:00-13:00 Central Library, ILAC Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1 www.dublincity.ie/events/clothes-swap (Booking required)
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology Tour 10:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Public-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland-(2)

+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/

++ Bray Beach BBQ Festival – Food, Live Music, Funfair (Sat+Sun) 11:00-19:00 Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow bbq.bray.ie/
++ Community Services Fun Day – with DJ, bouncy castle, face painting, games zone and community services: An Garda Siochana, Dublin Fire Brigade, National Ambulance Services, Defence Forces, Tallaght Hospital, CHI, Blood Bikes East, Water Safety Ireland, South Dublin County Partnership, Dublin Airport Fire Brigade, Dublin Bus and more 11:00-15:00 The Square Level 1 Car Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24 & Tallaght Garda Station www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=888581609977514
++ The Dublin Summer Flea Market – Alternative Dublin 11:00-16:00 Grand Social, 35 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin 1 www.eventbrite.ie/e/934453263867

+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 11:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/

+ Temple Bar Food Market 11:00-16:00 Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 dublin.ie/live/things-to-do/markets/

+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/

+ Visita Guiada Pública: Obras Maestras en Español – National Gallery 11:30-12:30 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Prehistoric Ireland – Family Tour – National Museum 12:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Tour-Viking-Ireland-Family-Tour-(1)

+ Highlights Tour – National Gallery 13:00-14:00 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Summer Funky Dance Party 13:30+14:30+15:30 Jervis Street Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1 www.facebook.com/events/2190239841337749

+ The Saints and Scholars of Ireland Tour – National Museum 14:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Guided-Tour-The-Saints-and-Scholars-of-Ireland-(3)
+ Irish History Tour – National Gallery 14:30-15:30 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/public-tour-irish-history
+ Move & Grow Intergenerational Celebration – Dance Workshop 15:00-16:00 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173657323 (Booking required)
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology Tour 15:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Public-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland-(2)
+ Irish soldiers’ experiences in the Crimean War & at the Royal Hospital – Talk 17:30-19:00 Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8 www.eventbrite.ie/e/901311867057 (Booking required)
+ Faux Fighters (Tribute to the Foo Fighters) – support from Fastriser and Even Angels – Gigs 20:00 Fibber Magees, 80-81 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 www.facebook.com/events/795247986050998/

+ Latin Fever – Dublin’s Latin Club with reggaeton, merengue, funk, electrolatino, pachangueo, dembow & more 21:00-02:30 River Bar, 1 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 (Adm free before midnight) www.facebook.com/LatinFeverDublin

+ Donal Kirk Band – Gig 22:30 Tolka House Pub, 9a Glasnevin Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 www.facebook.com/TolkaHousePubOfficial

Sunday 21 July

+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar

+ Car Boot Sale Ballymun 08:00-13:00 Ballymun Comprehensive School, Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9 irishcarboot.ie

+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/

+ Run Talk Run – Phoenix Park Run of Mental Health Peer Support Group for adults 10:50 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 bit.ly/RTRDublin (Booking required)

+ Kids’ Drop By Activities: Children’s Erasmus Education Garden (Age 4+) 11:00/11:30/15:30/16:00 (20min) National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 www.botanicgardens.ie/event/kids-drop-by-activities-5/2024-03-24/

+ St. Patrick’s Park Market – Books, gifts and crafts 11:00-17:30 St. Patrick’s Park, next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin 8 www.facebook.com/stpatricksparkmarket/

+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/

+ Highlights Tour – National Gallery 11:30-12:30 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/public-tour-highlights-2
++ Gauche Summerween Market – Halloween in Summer 12:00-17:00 Wigwam,
54 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 www.eventbrite.ie/e/922078701217
+ Drop-in Drawing with Roxana Manouchehri 12:30 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/onsite-drop-in-drawing/

+ A Past Visionary, Young Visionaries: Sarah Purser’s Legacy Alongside Time & Time Again- An Exhibition Curated by Dublin’s Youth – Lecture 13:00 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 hughlane.ie/explore_learn/young-visionaries-2/
+ Family Tour – National Gallery 13:00-14:00 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/public-tour-family-tour
+ Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society – ISL Interpreted Tour 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2024/072024/Irish-Sign-Language-Interpreted-Tour-Game,-Set,-Ma
+ Hugh Lane Gallery Crawl – Irish Art & More – Guided Tour in Hugh Lane Gallery, Garden of Remembrance and Spire – Alternative Dublin 14:00-16:00 www.eventbrite.ie/e/884862416307

+ Hugh Lane Gallery Public Tour 14:15 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 hughlane.ie/explore_learn/sunday-public-tours-2/ (No booking required, but limited spaces)

+ Explorer Family Art Workshop 14:00-16:00 IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8 imma.ie/whats-on/summer-at-imma-workshops/

+ A Taste of the Past: The History of Food & Drink in the Museum’s Collections 15:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2024/072024/July-Tours-at-NMI-Decorative-Arts-History

+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 15:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/

+ Sunday Sketching – Family Workshop (Age 6-12) – Hugh Lane Gallery 15:00-16:00 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 hughlane.ie/explore_learn/sunday-sketching/

++ Summer in Dublin – Discover Music, Arts and Dance 16:00-20:00 Unfortunately no specific location or line up provided www.dublintown.ie/stories-guides/summer-in-dublin/

+ Sausage Factory Work in Progress Comedy – Cian Jordan and Allie O’Rourke – Hysteria Comedy Club 17:30-19:00 Sin E, 15 Ormond Quay Upper, Dublin 7 www.eventbrite.ie/e/944984884227
+ Edinburgh Fringe Previews – Stand Up Comedy 19:00-21:30 Chaplin’s Bar, 1-2 Hawkins Street, Dublin 2 www.eventbrite.ie/e/932467554557
+ Icarus Comedy 19:30-22:00 Bruxelles, 8 Harry Street, Dublin 2 www.eventbrite.ie/e/951369581027 (Booking required)

+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch

And the free events for next week….

Please note: To speed up the creation of the weekday section of the Dublin Event Guide, I am experimenting with a few minor changes. One is that I am not adding the full address of the venue to all events anymore (for now). If you don’t know where the venue is, you will find it by checking the event link.

Monday 22 July

++ The Liberties Festival (22-28 July) thelibertiesfestival.com/

+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar

+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

+ Friendly Workshop – especially for children who thrive in smaller groups 11:15-12:00 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/friendly-workshop-1
+ Storytelling & Songs for Toddlers 14:30 Raheny Libray www.dublincity.ie/events/storytelling-songs-toddlers-0 (Booking required)

+ Fáilte Swing Dancing – Social Dance with Swing DJs 21:30-22:30 Dublin Studio, 11 Montague Lane, Dublin 2 www.failteswing.ie/classes

+ Stand up Comedy Night – Raiders Comedy 20:30 Pillar Bar, 22-25 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 (Booking link not working, so just go there) www.facebook.com/events/1160345211634964

+ Downtown Blues Dancing – Social Dancing with DJs 21:00-23:00 Mind the Step Cafe, 24 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1 www.facebook.com/events/1281472632925726

+ Song Cycle – Singer Songwriter Night – Open Night with special guests Little Whelan’s 21:00 Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 www.whelanslive.com/event/song-cycle/

+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch

Tuesday 23 July

++ The Liberties Festival (22-28 July) thelibertiesfestival.com/

+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar

+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

+ Creative Hubs: Mystic Forest 10:30 & 12:30 Central Library, ILAC Centre www.dublincity.ie/events/creative-hubs-mystic-forest (Booking required)
+ Welcome Tour: National Library 14:00 National Library, 7 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/july-person-tours-welcome-tour (Booking required)
+ More Power to You – ISL Interpreted Tour 14:30 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 hughlane.ie/explore_learn/tours23-july/
+ Says She: poetry and spoken word – Liberties Festival 18:00 Kevin Street Library www.dublincity.ie/events/says-she-poetry-and-spoken-word

+ Songs In The Long Room – Acoustic Open Mic Session 20:00-23:00 Hynes Bar, 79 Prussia Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 www.facebook.com/events/472368905228630

+ Darkey Kelly’s Tuesday Singer Songwriter Night 19:00-22:30 Darkey Kelly’s, Harding Hotel, Fishamble Street, Dublin 8 www.facebook.com/groups/915434861959818

+ Ukulele Tuesday – Weekly Ukulele Meetup 20:00 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday/

+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch

Wednesday 24 July

++ The Liberties Festival (22-28 July) thelibertiesfestival.com/

+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar

+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

+ Little Museum of Dublin – Free Tour 10:00 Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 littlemuseum.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173601013

+ The Saints, Scholars and Scribes of Ireland – Early Medieval Handling Workshop – Drop-in Event 10:30-12:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Drop-In-Workshop-The-Saints,-Scholars,-and-Scribes
+ Creative Hubs: Mystic Forest 10:30 & 12:30 Cabra Library www.dublincity.ie/events/creative-hubs-mystic-forest (Booking required)
+ Viking Ireland Family Tour – National Museum 14:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Tour-Viking-Ireland-Family-Tour-(3)
+ A Blooming Great Day – Storytelling and Drawing workshop (Age: 4-8) 14:30 Pembroke Library www.dublincity.ie/events/blooming-great-day-storytelling-and-drawing-workshop
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology Tour 15:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Public-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland-(2)
+ Audio-Descriptive Tour: Arts of the Book 16:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/audio-descriptive-tour/ (Booking required)
+ Looking Closer: Finding Fine Detail in Persian Painting: Curatorial Tour with Dr Moya Carey 17:30 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/finding-detail-in-persian-painting-curatorial-tour/

Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)

Thursday 25 July

++ The Liberties Festival (22-28 July) thelibertiesfestival.com/

+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar

+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology Tour 10:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Public-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland-(2)
+ Prehistoric Ireland – Family Tour – National Museum 12:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Tour-Viking-Ireland-Family-Tour-(1)
+ Creative Hubs: Creatures from the Mermaid’s Purse (Age: 2-4) 10:30 & 12:30 Cabra Library www.dublincity.ie/events/creative-hubs-creatures-mermaids-purse (Booking required)
+ Creative Hubs: Mystic Forest (Age:5-7 & 8-12) 10:30 & 12:30 Cabra Library www.dublincity.ie/events/creative-hubs-mystic-forest (Booking required)
+ Book Adventures’ Storytelling, Music and Drama (Age:3-6) 11:00 Charleville Mall Library www.dublincity.ie/events/book-adventures-storytelling-music-and-drama-0
+ Drawing on the lawn – National Gallery 14:00-19:00 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/drawing-lawn-0
+ Brilliant Brooches of Medieval Ireland – Drop-in Workshop 14:00-16:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Drop-In-Workshop-Medieval-Knights-and-Ladies
+ Storytelling and Stick Along Collage workshop (Age 4-8) 14:30 Donaghmede Library www.dublincity.ie/events/storytelling-and-stick-along-collage-workshop
+ Game, Set, Match: The History of Sports in Irish Society – Tour 17:30 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2024/072024/Late-Night-Openings-at-the-Museum
+ A History of Sharks through their Teeth – Talk 18:00-18:45 Natural History Museum, Merrion Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Natural-History/Events/2024/202406/Talk-A-history-of-Sharks-through-their-Teeth
+ Blue Slate, Theatre, Stratford Rise – Gigs 20:00 Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 www.whelanslive.com/event/blue-slate-theatre-stratford-rise/

Friday 26 July

++ The Liberties Festival (22-28 July) thelibertiesfestival.com/

+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar

+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

And there is more…

+++ ROSE FESTIVAL
The Rose Festival in St. Anne’s Park is taking place this weekend on Saturday and Sunday (10:00-18:00). Despite the name, roses are not necessarily the focus of the festival, although St. Anne’s Park has a nice rose garden, when in full bloom.
The festival is a family-friendly event with music (Fused, Back Stage Bandits and Dublin Ukelele Collective), climbing wall, axe throwing, biodiversity village, children’s entertainment (Silly billies soft play area, Reuben the Entertainer, a planetarium and the Dublin City Council Library bus). And there will be lots of stalls selling all sorts of goods (including plants) and many food vendors.
In recent years, there was parking on site if you come in the Sybil Hill Road entrance, however lately it was not free. This year, parking is not mentioned at all.
www.dublincity.ie/events/rose-festival-2024

+++ SUMMER IN DUBLIN
Dublintown, the business organisation that represents shops and businesses in Dublin City, has announced a summer event programme called “Summer in Dublin”. It will run from 07 July to 25 August with street performances, dance and music every Sunday from 16:00-20:00.
A list of performers is mentioned and a list of locations, but unfortunately Dublin Town seems to want to surprise people in Dublin with pop-up performances, instead giving us a chance to plan attending the “Summer in Dublin” events.
Locations are from South Ann Street to Drury Street on the southside and Liffey Street, Capel Street, North Earl Street and Wolfe Tone Park on the northside.
Musical attractions are a New Orleans Jazz band New Brass Kings, three-piece trad band Sin Deri Si and Latin group Havana Club Trio.
There will also be dance and art and HOPEFULLY Dublintown will tell us over the next few weeks where the events will take place.
www.dublintown.ie/stories-guides/summer-in-dublin/

+++ LEARN A NEW SKILL WITH ONLINE COURSES
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The lowest price most of the time is EUR 12.99. Sometimes it even goes down further to EUR 9.99 and when that happens (about once or twice a year), I will tell you. But even 12.99 is definitely a good price for what you get! – Check out the website at www.getthislink.com/Udemy22 And if you buy through that link, you also help the Dublin Event Guide! :-)

+++ Webinar about school and college avoidance
The National Learning Network (NLN), which is part of the RehabGroup, has observed a significant rise in students unable to return to school or college due to anxiety, depression and addiction after the pandemic.
To address this alarming trend, NLN is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, July 24th, at 2 p.m., open to everyone. The webinar will focus on school and college avoidance, particularly among students facing mental health challenges.
The webinar will highlight how NLN provides a supportive alternative to traditional education, emphasising the development of essential life skills, comprehensive mental health support, and enhanced employability. rehab.ie/news-and-stories/register-for-free-webinar-overcoming-school-and-college-avoidance-with-nln/

+++ IKEA Crafting / Music / Cooking Workshops
Ikea in Ballymun runs a variety of crafting, music and cooking workshops it is always worh checking out. The workshops are free and usually go for 45 minutes. They are always for children, but the age is often not fixed. There are specific Toddler and baby workshops at times as well. Check them out on www.ikea.com/ie/en/stores/events/ikea-ballymun/

+++ Some more events:
Find Library events here www.dublincity.ie/events
and Trinity College Events here www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/?day=18&month=03&year=2024&search=week

+++ Storytelling and Toddler Groups at Dublin City Libraries
The Dublin City Libraries have published a list of Storytelling and Toddler groups for age 0-4 across the Dublin City Libraries. You can find it here www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/storytelling-and-toddler-groups-dublin-city-libraries

And this is it for another week! Have a great weekend and good new week.

Take care,

–Joerg (dublineventguide@gmail.com)