Event Guide 271: Tall Ship Festival, Heritage Week, Merrion Sq Open Day, Teddy Bears Picnic

August 24th, 2012
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No. 271 | 24 August 2012

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Hi all!

Dublin is going mad this weekend! In a good way, I’d say! There are sooo many free events and it is a pity that they are not a little better coordinated because my prediction is that next weekend will be really quiet again. This week you can choose between the Tall Ship Festival, the Merrion Square Open Day, Kings of Concrete, the Northside Music Festival, the Blackrock Family & Jazz Festival, Down with Jazz in Temple Bar, the Kilmainham Arts Festival and the Dalkey Lobster Festival and on top of that there is another weekend of the Heritage Week. Mad, don’t you agree? ;-) Was there somebody who said Dublin doesn’t offer any good events??? Send him/her to me!
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Dublin City is the main organiser of the Tall Ship Festival and they have decided to merge the last event of the Northside Festival and the Kings of Concrete Festival with the Tall Ship Festival. A pity, if you ask me, because they could have been self standing events at another weekend, but I can understand why they did it.

However one thing I can never understand: Around St. Patrick’s Day I explained why the ridiculous estimate of 500,000 people watching the parade is total nonsense (There were less than 250k people.). This week you will hear another nonsensical “estimate” repeated left, right and centre: There will NOT be 1,000,000 of people attending the Tall Ship Festival! The Aviva Stadium/Landsdown Road has a capacity of 50,000 people. So TWENTY times that amount is allegedly coming to the 4km long quays? No chance. My estimate is that the total over the four days is closer to 400,000 than to 1mio. Still lots of people! :-)

Last week some little hiccups kept me from putting more than just one picture on the Dublin Event Guide Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/DublinEventGuide so I will try to improve on that this weekend! Check it out over the weekend! :-)

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Feel good slot

The “Feel Good Slot” at this place in the Dublin Event Guide is to share some inspirational, motivational or thought provoking quotes, stories or video clips. You wonder why I added this section to this e-zine? If your week was great, you might not need it, but most of us had some challenging moments in the last week and this section is for the people that want to remind that despite all, life is great and it is important to be alive.

This week’s feel good message is a bit of a nudge. A nudge that will get you to feel good about yourself when you take it to heart. It is a quote from Anthony Robbins’ book “Awaken the Giant Within” on Page 24. A brilliant book that you can buy here if you are interested: www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9780743409384?a_aid=dubevg

?”If you raise your standards but don’t really believe you can meet them, you’ve already sabotaged yourself. You won’t even try; you’ll be lacking the sense of certainty that allows you to tap the deepest capacity that’s within you… Our beliefs are like unquestioned commands, telling us how things are, what’s possible and impossible and what we can and can not do. They shape every action, every thought and every feeling that we experience. As a result, changing our belief systems is central to making any real and lasting change in our lives.”

I was at an amazing Anthony Robbins event in Rimini last year and in October he will be in London for the National Achievers Conference. Last year he was talking for 4 hours at that event and it was the reason why I went to Rimini afterwards. Donald Trump will be at that event as well this year and if you are interested you can book tickets here: www.amiando.com/e/vkogap There is a special offer available at the moment for just GBP 77 for three days of National Achievers Conference. Best price ever!

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Joergs Picks

This section is intended to provide some help in picking and choosing from the huge number of events by sharing with you what I will/might or would do. This is not a “best of…” list and if an event is not listed here, it by no means implies that the event is not interesting. Instead my “picks” are just based on my personal preferences. All events mentioned here are described in detail further down

My plans for last weekend didn’t really work out so I will have to do better this week! ;-)
I will probably start already tonight and go to the Tall Ship Festival a bit later. Tomorrow (Saturday) I will be at the Tall Ship Festival again and also at the Merrion Square Open Day. If you have never been in No. 29 the Georgian House at Merrion Square, you should definitely consider it! And in the evening on Saturday you will find me at Down with Jazz in Temple Bar.

I am still a little undecided what to do on Sunday. Kings of Concrete, MakeShop of the Science Gallery, Down with Jazz and the Tall Ship Festival are the maybes and knowing me, I will probably try them all. ;-)

Next week? The Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Thursday sounds interesting. Not because I am looking for somewhere to volunteer, my time budget is filled to the max, but maybe it would be something for you?

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Competitions

Creative Writing Holiday on Inishbofin

13-18 September

Writing Train and Yvonne Cullen are organising the 9th Inishbofin Jaunt, a creative writing holiday on Inishbofin in the middle of September. It is a total immersion in writing, commencing with a one-day kickstart course, you’ll have access to a total of four days of classes and workshops with Yvonne on this holiday, all arranged around walks, swims, bike rides, meals, impromptu discussions and readings of the work-in-progress. Yvonne’s love for the island and the peacefulness that allows you to let your creativity go wild brings her back again and again to that island together with her students. “I couldn’t have asked for a more generous, inspiring or devoted teacher” says Helena Nolan, winner of the 2011 Patrick Kavanagh Poetry award. And another studen said “You wove a web of magic around us all!”

Yvonne has one place on that course reserved for a reader from the Dublin Event Guide. The prize is worth an impressive EUR 290 (!!) and you will have to do a little bit of work for it. The closing date is Wed 29 Aug and you will have to send a mail to Yvonne at yvonnesworkshops@gmail.com with your name and your contact details. In addition you will have to answer the following question in your mail: “What does Inishbofin mean in English?” (I would check on Wikipedia! ;-) ) and you also have to send Yvonne 40 words or less on why you’d like to win this prize. (Yvonne will assist the prizewinner in organising their accommodation on the island.) And if you want to read about previous trips to Inishbofin and other courses provided, then check yvonnecullen.wordpress.com/

More competitions

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Dublin news

Heritage Week

The Heritage Week continues for the rest of the weekend until 26 Aug, so I will repeat the Dublin News from last week once again:

Heritage Week takes place from 18-26 Aug and it comes with a HUGE amount of interesting events. If I counted right, then the Dublin City events alone reach the mad number of 400! And that doesn’t include South Dublin, North Dublin, Dun Laoghaire etc. Nearly all events are free, but you can imagine that it is impossible to include them all here in the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events). I included some interesting ones, but you will have to spend a bit of time on the Heritage Week website at www.heritageweek.ie to check the events.

When you search through the events, watch out for the day/time. There are many weekday & middle of the day events, which are great for parents with kids but not that suitable for people with jobs. If you asked me to recommend a small number of events, then I would suggest that you go the Guided Tour in the Freemason’s Hall (midday during week and weekend) and the Cemetery Tour in Glasnevin (Sat). You can download the brochures for the four Dublin areas here:
www.heritageweek.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Dublin-City.pdf
www.heritageweek.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Dublin-Fingal.pdf
www.heritageweek.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Dublin-South-County.pdf
www.heritageweek.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Dublin-DunLaoghaire_Rathdown.pdf

Joyce Tower and Museum to re-open in Sandycove

The Joyce Tower and Museum in Sandycove (just next to Dun Laoghaire) will re-open with the help of local volunteers. It had been closed for a while (even on Blooms Day!) due to staffing issues and now talks are taking place between Failte Ireland and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council about the possibility of the council to take over the running of the museum. More than 100 locals have been found who are willing to help and the museum will now be open between 10:00 and 18:00 every day until the end of September. www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/joyce-tower-and-museum-to-reopen-563665.html

Echinacea and the Irish Medicine Board

Don’t read this if you are allergic to opinions concerning Alternative Health! This small article is only for people that are interested in Alternative Health:
Last week the Irish Medicine Board have announced that Echinacea an herbal preparation that is very popular in the alternative health world as a means to strenghten your immunity system, should not be given to children under 12 years anymore. (www.thejournal.ie/echinacea-shouldnt-be-given-to-children-under-12-says-medicines-board-565259-Aug2012/) Based on studies the IMB claims to have assessed, they say there are more risks than benefits. It is not a ban, but in essence the IMB has demanded that Echinacea products for children will be removed from shelves. Considering the long long list of side effects other medicines come with, this decision raised a lot of discussions and caused some confusion. In case you used it before and are now confused about what to do, you might be interested in a statement of one of the manufacturers of Echincae for children: www.avogel.co.uk/blog/2012/08/echinaforce-for-children-under-12/

National Museum Events

The National Museum is doing a really great job in running lots of free events in their three Dublin branches for children and adults and I regularly list them here individually. Due to the large amount of other events, I won’t be able to list them one by one as there are even more events on in the museums for Heritage Week. For that reason, please check the museum events at www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx From next week I will do my best again to include National Museum events!

Playground 78

South Great George’s Street and its extension, Aungier Street, seems to be the area with the most restaurant/shop openings (and closings) per year. A busy area for new starts and dashed hopes and there are at least another 3 openings coming up in the next few weeks/months.

Only very recently Playground78 opened. During the day it is a café/coffee shop and in the evening it is transformed into a party venue/private members club with pool tables, table fussball, board games, pacman, space invaders etc. Interesting and very unusual concept. On Sat 25 Aug the official opening, entitled “Prohibition”, will take place with cabaret acts, burlesque performers and Charleston dancers and all guests have to stick to the strict 1920s dress code. The event, however is by invitation only (remember it is a private club at night). Check out the Facebook Page if you are interested. There are indications that a few invitations COULD be available at the Launch Party Pre-Drinks (19:00-22:00) in the Bagots & Hutton Wine Bar in South William Street, but you better check all the (scarce) details on the Facebook Page. www.facebook.com/playground78

Opportunities

I have some small technical problems with this section, so there will be a bit of a further delay, but the next company introductions will be here soon!

Exhibitions

Based on your feedback, I have decided to do the following with the Exhibition section in this newsletter from now on: I will provide you with a link to a near-comprehensive listing of exhibitions provided by www.visualartists.ie . For me to list all exhibitions would only be doubling their good work and would be an inefficient use of my resources. The link is visualartists.ie/category/listings/dublin/

On top of that I will every now and then include here a small selection of exhibitions that either are not mentioned in the Visual Artist listing or are note-worthy to be mentioned separately.

Hidden Treasure

19-26 Aug: 10:00-17:00

St. Mary’s Abbey, Meetinghouse Lane (just off Capel Street), Dublin 1

Hidden Treasure is an exhibition by the members of the artistic collective Art House. The artists were intrigued by the hidden treasure of St. Mary’s Abbey despite being in the middle of the city. The Abbey is a stony retreat situated underground and in comparison to its original scale in the 12th century, the Abbey is now an inconspicuous feature of central Dublin. The artists are Ian Nolan, Ruth Kerr, Steph Gallagher.

Stevedoring Stories – Tall Ship Races

23-26 Aug: 11:00-19:00

CHQ Building, IFSC, Customs House Quay, Dublin 1

Moira Sweeney’s “Stevedoring Stories” is an audio-visual artwork which brings to life the experiences of generations of Dublin dockworkers and stevedores through photography, video, story and soundscape. (Stevedores are men who load ships.)
Opening Times are: Thurs 23 Aug: 13:00-19:00, Fri 24 Aug: 11:00-19:00, Sat 25 Aug: 11:00-19:00 and Sun 26 Aug: 11:00-14:00. 2012.photoireland.org%2Fprogram%2Fstevedoring-stories%2F

A Very Grand Canal – Art Exhibition

25-26 Aug: 10:00-18:00

Waterways Museum, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2

The artist include Geraldine O’Reilly (printmaker), La Cosa Preziosa (sound artist), Martina McGlynn & Garret Daly (Filmmakers), Eugene O’Brien (writer), Veronica Nicholson (photographer) and Wayne Brennan (musician). www.waterwaysirelandvisitorcentre.org

Friday 24 Aug

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Heritage Week

09:00, Fri 24 Aug

Dublin (various locations)

The National Heritage Week is full of amazing and interesting events. There are medieval fairs, night time bat walks, classical music, poetry, theatre, traditional music, storytelling, historical re-enactments, local history walks and talks, maritime and coastal events, food fairs, traditional skills workshops and archaeological digs. There’s something for everyone and most events are free.

Whether it is nature and wildlife, folklore, or built heritage, National Heritage Week aims to deliver messages and events that are positive, engaging and relevant in people’s day to day lives. Any person or organisation can actively take part in the Week and organise an event which educates people and promotes an aspect of Ireland’s Heritage.

Many attractions across Dublin are hosting Heritage Week events across the National Heritage Week such as National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History, National Museum of Ireland – Natural History, Natural Museum of Ireland – Archeology, Chester Beatty Library, National Botanic Gardens.

The National Heritage Weeks will run from Sat 18 Aug until Sun 26 Aug. I will include a number of events here, but it is just not possible to include all events. There are about 400 (!!) events in the Dublin City area only! So you have to check the website for all details.

www.heritageweek.ie/

Jeanie Johnston – Open Doors

10:00 – 17:00, Fri 24 Aug

Customs House Quay, Dublin 1

This doesn’t happen too often so make use of it:
During the Tall Ship Festival the Jeannie Johnston will be open for visitors free of charge.
The Jeanie Johnston is the Tall Ship & Famine Museum that is permanently anchored at Customs House Quay. The website shows you where exactly the ship is in case you don’t know it.

www.jeaniejohnston.ie/

Kings of Concrete

10:00 – 18:00, Fri 24 Aug

Hanover Quay, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2

Kings of Concrete is a great event for the active kids of all ages. There is sakte boarding, BMX, Wakeboarding, Breakdance. Graffiti and lots of other things happening. The guys don’t like to get nailed down to much though, so there seems to be no starting or end time published. But, hey, you din’t really expect that, did you? :-P

For very very scarce details have a look at the website.

kingsofconcrete.com

Tall Ships Race 2012 – Day 2

10:00, Fri 24 Aug

Dublin (various locations)

Dublin will be the final host port for the 2012 Tall Ships Races, an event that will see over 42 Tall Ships sail into the capital for a four day festival and celebration from 23-26th August 2012. Ships from Chile, Mexico, Argentina, the US, Italy and Norway will be here and will bring over 5000 participants.

There will be lots of activities with free street entertainment, live music, parades, funfairs, treasure hunts, water sport activities, viewing opportunities on board of ships and lots more.

Every day an extensive events programme will take place and most events are free. For Thursday the detailed events list is at www.dublintallships.ie/festival/friday-24th/#r2-a
A free family programme with nautical-themed workshops, an interactive sea orchestra, an open-air trapeze and circus sideshow and an amazing watersports programme in Grand Canal Dock will take place from 10:00-19:00.
The Kings of Concrete event for Skateboard, Skate, BMX and break dance enthusiasts will take place from 11:00-21:00.
Talks and exhibitions will take place.
The live music stage will feature the follwing performers on Friday: The Animators, Rams’ Pocket Radio, The Minutes, Lost Brothers, Mark Geary, Ryan Sheridan, Ash
You can download a map and programme overview here: www.dublintallships.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DTS_PublicMap_Schedule.pdf

www.dublintallships.ie

Makeshop – Workshops

11:00 – 18:00, Fri 24 Aug

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

To celebrate the opening the new pop-up experiment to get people making stuff, MAKESHOP will run a weekend of free drop-in workshops. Just around the corner from Science Gallery, on Lincoln Place, MAKESHOP is a new collaborative workshop space where you can learn everything from cross-stitching to DIY robotics, from origami to 3D printing. It’s for everyone from novices to advanced makers and the only thing you need to get involved is a curious mind and a yearning to make stuff.

At the weekend (24-26th August) a number of drop-in workshops will be available for free, to celebrate the opening:

LED throwies, Paper Toys, Extract your DNA, 8 bit Cross Stitch, Drawing Robots, Learn to solder, T-shirt tote bags, Bristle Bots, Clockify, T-shirt necklace. Detailed explanations are available on sciencegallery.com/events/2012/08/free-workshops-makeshop-science-gallery and even more information about this interesting project will soon be here shop.sciencegallery.com/makeshop (currently the pages are still empty!)

www.facebook.com/WeAreMakeshop

St Patrick’s Cathedral – Family Workshop

11:00 – 12:00, Fri 24 Aug

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

A walk around the cathedral is followed by a sit down activity which involves creating a stained glass window (using craft material). Suitable for ages 6-12 years This workshop is free of charge and no booking is necessary. For more information contact Andrew on 01 453 9472 or email education@stpatrickscathedral.ie

www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/Talks-lectures-and-events.aspx

The Ferocious Mingle Market

11:00 – 18:00, Fri 24 Aug

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

The Ferocious Mingle Market takes place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday AND Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.

The location of the new indoor market is 72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto) an opening hours are 11:00-18:00. There is also a Café, the Oscar Verne Café, open for business at the market.

www.facebook.com/mingle.mkt

Watery Stories with Puca Puppets

11:00 – 15:00, Fri 24 Aug

Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2

Niamh from Puca puppets invites you to meet Mary Mary who is looking for help in finding clues co create and draw stories. Suitable for 6-10 year olds and their families. Admission is free, but places are limited and booking is advised on 01 677 75 10. (All children must be accompanied by adult.) The event is repeated at 11:00 and 14:00 from Friday until Sunday.

www.waterwaysirelandvisitorcentre.org

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 24 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Dalkey Lobster Fest

13:00 – 01:00, Fri 24 Aug

Dalkey (Various locations)

Dalkey in South County Dublin is the venue of the Dalkey Lobster Fest 2012. You will find a fusion of local seafood and the best of current jazz musicians with fun events for the family. The festival starts on Friday and continues until Sunday. A whole range of festival events are not free, but a large amount of Live Music Events are completely free and sound very very interesting. A programme is posted on the I Love Dalkey website at www.ilovedalkey.com/news-archive/news/dalkey-lobster-jazz-fest-programme-2012 but depending on your computer configuration, this is virtually unreadable, so I created a PDF that is best readable at 125% zoom level and you can find it here www.dublineventguide.com/media/DalkeyLobsterFest2012.pdf
A selection of free events is (A whole range of Cookery Demonstrations (possibly not free) will take place as well):

Fri 24 Aug
13:00 Guided historical walk (free)
13:00-17:00 Jazz Buskers on the streets of Dalkey
16:00-01:00 Jazz in eight pubs of Dalkey (six of them are free). List of performers on event schedule as listed above
Sat 25 Aug
11:00-15:00 Jazz Buskers on the streets of Dalkey
13:00 Guided Historical Walk (free)
13:00 + 15:00 Mad Hatter Magic Show in Writers’ Corner
14:00 Jazzy Drumming Workshop in Writers’ Corner
16:00-00:00 Jazz in seven pubs in Dalkey (six of them are free). List of performers on event schedule as listed above
Sun26 Aug
11:00-17:00 Jazz Buskers on the streets of Dalkey
14:00-22:30 Jazz in five pubs in Dalkey and on an outdoor stage (Camembert Quartet on Church Carpark)

www.facebook.com/DalkeyLobsterFest

www.ilovedalkey.com/

Family History Workshops

13:00 – 13:20, Fri 24 Aug

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A long list of Family History workshops will take place at the National Library in August. The workshops start at 13:00 and will last approximately 20 minutes. No booking required. Seats are on a first come, first served basis. Because there are so many and because they are soo short, you might have to plan well ahead, for that reason I list them all here, but won’t list them on every day they take place but only on Monday and Friday.

The remaining workshops are

+ Fri 24 Aug: “National Archives of Ireland, sources online” with Catriona Crowe, National Archives
+ Mon 27 Aug: “A thousand years of Irish genealogy: how to use Gaelic pedigrees and family trees in your research” with Prof. Nollaig Ó Muraíle, NUIG
+ Tues 28 Aug: “The Registry of Deeds – records to trace your family history” with Mary Beglan, Genealogist
+ Wed 29 Aug: “Records for children in Care (pre-1952 adoptions)” with Fiona Fitzsimons, Eneclann

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Lunchtime Tour of the National Print Museum

13:00 – 14:00, Fri 24 Aug

National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4

For Heritage Week, the National Print Museum invites to a free lunchtime tour to discover the fascinating history of printing. The tour will take place every day from Monday until Friday.

www.nationalprintmuseum.ie

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Fri 24 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free Archive at Lunchtime screenings in August and is extending them to daily screenings now. The films are short films from the Irish Film Archive. There are two programmes on alternating days www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-aug-2012/ and www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-aug-2012 and a double bill on Saturdays www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-double-bill-discovering-ireland-amharc-eireann-eagran-16-23-blackwater-holiday/ Admission to all lunchtime screenings is free, just collect your ticket at the ticket desk.

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

Freemason’s Hall – Guided Tour

14:30, Fri 24 Aug

Freemason’s Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

At this Heritage Week event, visitors will be guided through the rooms of this Victorian Hall – home of the headquarters of Irish Freemasonry since 1869.

Friends of mine have doen this tour at previous culture nights and were facinated by it, so try to make it to that tour!

dublintown.ie/whatson/guided-tour-of-freemasons-hall/

Merrion Square 250th anniversary – Exhibition

18:00 – 19:30, Fri 24 Aug

Irish Architectural Archives, 45 Merrion Square, Dublin 2

The Irish Architectural Archive is hosting an exhibition of drawings from the National Archives of Ireland at the Irish Architectural Archive to mark the 250th anniversary of the creation of Merrion Square. The exhibition will run until 12 October, but on Friday the exhibition will be launched to attend, you need to book your place with Anne Henderson 01-6633047. A number of free lectures in connection with the exhibition will take place between 05 Sept and 09 Oct and the complete list is here www.iarc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Merrion_Sq_250_Lecture_Series.pdf Admission to exhibition and talks is free.

www.iarc.ie/exhibitions/#&panel1-3

The Wondrous Machine – Organ Recitals

18:00 – 19:00, Fri 24 Aug

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

For Heritage Week, free Organ Recitals given by the organists of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and guests will take place on 20+22+24 Aug. All events are free of charge.
+ Mon 20 Aug: Harry Meehan, organ scholar
+ Wed 22 Aug: Stuart Nicholson, organist & master of choristers (with Canon Charles Mullen)
+ Fri 24 Aug: David Leigh, assistant organist

www.stpatrickscathedral.ie%2Fother_events.aspx

Hidden Heritage at Café Joly

19:00, Fri 24 Aug

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Hidden Heritage is an evening of Irish food, live music and eclectic readings in the National Library’s Café Joly. The event is curated by Aoife Carrigy for National Heritage Week and will celebrate some lesser explored corners of the Irish national heritage. There will be a special evening menu available on the night. Admission is free but booking is recommended on 01 603 0257 (15:00-18:00) or 628food@gmail.com

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Talks at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

19:00, Fri 24 Aug

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

St Patrick’s Cathedral is hosting a variety of talks and lectures during Heritage Week. All talks are free of charge, no booking is necessary. The schedule is:

Mon 20 Aug: Dr Eileen Kane: “Stained glass in the Cathedral context”
Wed 22 Aug: Brendan Twomey: “Swift, Dublin and Dubliners”
Fri 24 Aug: Denis Stefan: “Within these walls: Characters in the American and Irish Rebellions 1775-1802” (Themed tour)

www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/Talks-lectures-and-events.aspx

The Bambir

19:00, Fri 24 Aug

Whelan’s Front Bar, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Bambir, an Armenian band that combines hard rock, Armenian traditional music and poetry, pulsing beats and whirling trances, ancient tales and pagan wails into their own unique sound. Admission is free. www.youtube.com/TheBambir

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/archives/12768

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

19:30, Fri 24 Aug

4/5 Eustace Street, Temple Bar (next to IFI, ring bell no. 3)

Need to wind down after a tiring week? Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation (not physical yoga, but “yoga meditation”!) classes every Friday at 19:30 at 4/5 Eustace Street, Temple Bar (next to IFI, ring bell no. 3)

A drop in class, with newcomers welcome.

www.sahajayoga.ie

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 24 Aug

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant, 19/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant host live music three evenings a week (Thurs, Fri and Sat). The restaurant is a Wholefood & Vegetarian Restaurant and is open until 22:15.
+ Every second Thursday N.C Lawlor, a songwriter, session player and troubadour plays a mix of country, bluegrass & blues from 19:30-21:30.
+ Every Friday (19:30-21:30) Junshi Murakami plays Irish Harp.
+ Every Saturday (19:30-21:30) Nollaig Mann plays a collection of popular and jazz classics.

www.cornucopia.ie

Blind Tiger Collective – More Than A Shop

20:00 – 23:00, Fri 24 Aug

Little Green Street Gallery, 12a Little Green Street, Dublin 1

From 23-29 August the Little Green Street Gallery is transformed into “More Than A Shop” by the Blind Tiger Collective. There will be workshops and gigs and the gallery is open every day from 11:00-18:00. Most events are not free, but on Friday evening the exhibition “More Than Meets The Eye – The Return” is open until late and there will be a DJ, drinks and BYOB. All events during the week (including the non-free events) are listed on the Facebook Page.

(Please note: Unless the Little Green Street Gallery has moved surprisingly over night, the address on the map at the bottom of the Facebook events page is incorrect.)

www.facebook.com/events/341760865907938/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 24 Aug

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are: Fri 24 Aug: Real Deal, Sat 25 Aug: Tow the Line

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 25 Aug

Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Co. Dublin

A weekly car boot sale, one of less than a handful that is still reliably taking place, has up to 200 cars/sellers. The stadium is just a few minutes walk from the Red LUAS line stop and numerous bus stops. For traders the Car Boot Sale opens at 06:30 for buyers from 08:00. If you are interested in selling, check the details and register on their website.

www.irishcarboot.ie/

Heritage Week

09:00, Sat 25 Aug

Dublin (various locations)

The National Heritage Week is full of amazing and interesting events. There are medieval fairs, night time bat walks, classical music, poetry, theatre, traditional music, storytelling, historical re-enactments, local history walks and talks, maritime and coastal events, food fairs, traditional skills workshops and archaeological digs. There’s something for everyone and most events are free.

Whether it is nature and wildlife, folklore, or built heritage, National Heritage Week aims to deliver messages and events that are positive, engaging and relevant in people’s day to day lives. Any person or organisation can actively take part in the Week and organise an event which educates people and promotes an aspect of Ireland’s Heritage.

Many attractions across Dublin are hosting Heritage Week events across the National Heritage Week such as National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History, National Museum of Ireland – Natural History, Natural Museum of Ireland – Archeology, Chester Beatty Library, National Botanic Gardens.

The National Heritage Weeks will run from Sat 18 Aug until Sun 26 Aug. I will include a number of events here, but it is just not possible to include all events. There are about 400 (!!) events in the Dublin City area only! So you have to check the website for all details.

www.heritageweek.ie/

Dublin Food Co-op

09:30 – 16:30, Sat 25 Aug

Dublin Food Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Dublin Food Co-op is open every Saturday at Newmarket for organic wholefoods and sustainable household products, plus over a dozen producer stalls offering organic fruit and veg., baked goods, dairy produce, wines, hot and cold food, etc. The Co-op is also open on Thursdays 12:00-20:00.

www.dublinfood.coop

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 25 Aug

Honest2goodness, 136 Slaney Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11

The weekly Honest2goodness food market in Glasnevin has fresh meat, vegetables, fish, baked goods, and wines. It is open from 09:30-16:00. It is behind Lidl in the Industrial Estate just after the Glasnevin Cemetary coming from the City Centre.

www.honest2goodness.ie

SuperNatural Food Market

09:30 – 15:30, Sat 25 Aug

St. Andrews Resource Centre, 114 Pearse Street, Dublin 2

The SuperNatural Food Market is taking place every Saturday from 09:30-15:30 in St. Andrews Resource Centre in Pearse Street, Dublin 2.

www.supernatural.ie

Bright Sparks – Sand Sculptures

10:00 – 18:00, Sat 25 Aug

Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2

Every year since 2002, the Irish Sand Sculpting Team “Duthain Dealbh” is creating a sand sculpture exhibition in the courtyard of Dublin Castle. The sand sculpting team has 7 days to create the sculptures out of 80 tonnes of sand and after that the sculptures will be on show for another month. The carving took place from 30 July – 05 Aug and the exhibition runs from 06 Aug-02 Sept. The sculptures are truly impressive and I strongly recommend that you have a look when you are in town. If my memory is right, in previous years four sculptures were created, but this year the team seems to have lost a member and will create therefore three sculptures. “Bright Spark” is the title of the exhibition and it is inspired by the innovations of Irish scientists. www.irish-sand.com

www.visitdublin.com/event/Bright%20Sparks_Sand_Sculpture_Exhibition_by_Duthain_Dealbh

Frank Duffy 10 mile Memorial Race

10:00, Sat 25 Aug

Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

The Frank Duffy Memorial Road Race over 10 miles is one of the pre-Marathon training events in Phoenix Park. It will take place on Saturday and participation is not free. However, it is free to watch and to support the runners and in case you had planned to access Phoenix Park on Saturday, you better check the extensive road closures: www.aaireland.ie/AA/AA-Roadwatch/Event-Guide/Sports-Events/Memorial-Road-Race.aspx The website www.dublinmarathon.ie should provide all details, but the website seems to be down while I am writing this. I am not even sure about the starting time because I couldn’t find a reliable reference to it.

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 25 Aug

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

Jamestown Flea Market + Car Boot Sale. Every Sat+Sun from 10:00-17:00 the Jamestown Market is taking place. You can reach it from Tyrconnell Road and from Kylemore Road and it is within 3 min from Black Horse stop on red Luas line.

www.jamestownmarket.com/

Jeanie Johnston – Open Doors

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 25 Aug

Customs House Quay, Dublin 1

This doesn’t happen too often so make use of it:
During the Tall Ship Festival the Jeannie Johnston will be open for visitors free of charge.
The Jeanie Johnston is the Tall Ship & Famine Museum that is permanently anchored at Customs House Quay. The website shows you where exactly the ship is in case you don’t know it.

www.jeaniejohnston.ie/

Kilmainham Arts Festival

10:00 – 00:00, Sat 25 Aug

Kilmainham (various locations)

The third Kilmainham Arts Festival takes place this weekend in indoor and outdoor venues in the Kilmainham area. The festival showcases all genres of arts with performers from the area and from beyond. The festival has an interesting list of events, but the organisers don’t make it too easy for visitors to find get a simple overview of what happens when.
Most events over the weekend are listed here. A large number of events is free, but not all of them are free and I strongly recommend that you check the not very nice schedule at festival.kilmainhamartsclub.com/events/calendar.php or the overview at www.facebook.com/events/502766696404119/

+ Photographic Exhibition in Kilmainham Hilton

+ Live Music with
Marita Connolly (Singer/pianist) and cellist Jean Hackett
The Hot Club of Dublin (Gypsy jazz)
African music and dance with WassaWassa and Sadjo Sissokho (Harp)
Maria Laura Ronzoni (Singer/Songwriter)

+ Events and Workshops
‘Ginko’ Haiku walk and workshop with Maeve O’Sullivan
Sword Fighting workshop with Adam Duggan
Tai Chi for everyone outdoors in the grounds of IMMA
Family Fun outdoor events
African Drumming Workshops for children and adults with WassaWassa
Street Art demonstration with artist FINK
Devil’s Glen Records Original Song Contest
MultiMedia Room featuring work of Irish artists in the audio visual domain
Interactive Arts workshops
Children’s art workshops in IMMA studios
Burlesque workshops and performances with Azaria Starfire

+ Spoken word, Talks, and More
Theatre – three-man play based on the life of Brian Keenan ‘Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me’, directed by Niall O’Higgins
Pat Liddy Walk & Talk followed by lunch with Dermot Ryan classical guitarist
Francis Ledwidge – screening of ‘Behind Closed Eyes’ and poetry readings
Dance performances
Inn Jokes featuring Colm O’Regan and Joe Rooney (aka Father Damo)
Art-On-the-Rails outdoor art exhibition with over 30 artists
Star Stories – 2-hour storytelling and music event hosted by ‘Mrs. Nellie Murphy’.
Artists’ Talks and slide shows from artists Mary Duffy and Kevin McSherry

www.kilmainhamartsclub.com/festival/index.php

Kings of Concrete

10:00 – 18:00, Sat 25 Aug

Hanover Quay, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2

Kings of Concrete is a great event for the active kids of all ages. There is sakte boarding, BMX, Wakeboarding, Breakdance. Graffiti and lots of other things happening. The guys don’t like to get nailed down to much though, so there seems to be no starting or end time published. But, hey, you din’t really expect that, did you? :-P

For very very scarce details have a look at the website.

kingsofconcrete.com

Merchants Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sat 25 Aug

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a relatively new weekly market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. Sounds interesting and I will check it out over the coming weeks. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel). www.facebook.com/merchantsindoormarket

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Merrion Square Open Day

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 25 Aug

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

Dublin’s Merrion Square Open Day is a day of special events celebrating the rich and diverse heritage of Merrion Square and its surroundings. You will have an opportunity to see properties not often open to the public and enjoy special talks, walks and music in a programme with something for everyone. Places for some events and tours are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.
The participating venues and organisations are
+ Number 29, Georgian House Museum. Junction of Fitzwilliam Street Lower and Mount Street Upper
+ 49 Merrion Square, National University of Ireland
+ 45 Merrion Square, Irish Architectural Archive
+ St. Stephen’s Pepper Canister Church
+ 63 Merrion Square, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland – Institute of Archaeologists in Ireland (South Side of Square)
+ 73 Merrion Square, Irish Traditional Music Archives
+ 74 Merrion Square, Central Catholic Library
+ 77 Merrion Square, TTT Gallery
+ Rutland Fountain, Merrion Square West. Meet here for Dr. Conor Lucey’s walking tour
+ 8 Merrion Square, Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
+ Lincoln Place, Sweney’s Chemist
+ Westland Row, St. Andrews Parish Church
+ Merrion Street, Natural History Museum
+ Clare Street, National Gallery.
+ Kildare Street, National Library.
+ Kildare Street, National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology.
+ National Print Museum – Beggars Bush Barracks, Haddington Road, Dublin 4.
+ South Frederick Street, Dublin 2. The Doorway Gallery

A very detailed programme with all the events on the day is available at www.esb.ie/main/about-esb/numbertwentynine/Merrion_Square_Open_Day_Flyer_2012.pdf
If you do only one thing on the day, you should go to No 29 on Merrion Square (www.esb.ie/no29 ) which is a great Georgian House Museum. Free tours are available from 10:00-17:00.

But all other buildings and events are interesting as well. If you have some times, go to a number of them. And on top of that there will be talks, tours and musical performances.

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

10:00 – 17:30, Sat 25 Aug

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17

An indoor market in Coolock with over 40 traders with a wide range of goods and a café on site as well.

www.facebook.com/MotherRedcaps.Market

National Potato Day

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 25 Aug

North Wall Quay, Dublin 1

Yes, you did read right, a “National Potato Day”! But it is as official and created for the same reasons as Guinness’ Arthur’s Day: The National Potato Day is a (clever) promotional idea of the Keogh Family, a large scale potato farm in North Dublin. In order to breath some new life into a decreasing potato market, the Keogh Family will try to encourage everybody to rediscover their love for potatoes and they are bringing a taste of their farm and all its spud specialties from Oldtown, North County Dublin to the north quays of the River Liffey. A complete marquee dedicated to the spud will be in place during the Tall Ships Races 2012 from 23-26 Aug.

Everyone who visits the marquee can enjoy all aspects of the spud including some free samples of Keogh’s crisps and potato goodies. There will also be demonstrations on how versatile the spud is with nutritional information, quirky recipes and many more spud surprises.

I was at last year’s Potato Day “celebrations” in Merrion Square and the day had not yet inspired the masses to come out to the event, but at Bloom in the Park in Phoenix Park, earlier this year, the Keogh Crisps and microwaveable potato bags were quite popular. This year’s decision to join the festivities around the Tall Ship Races will probably give them the visitor numbers (and more) they are hoping for.

www.keoghs.ie

Tall Ships Race 2012 – Day 3

10:00, Sat 25 Aug

Dublin (various locations)

Dublin will be the final host port for the 2012 Tall Ships Races, an event that will see over 42 Tall Ships sail into the capital for a four day festival and celebration from 23-26th August 2012. Ships from Chile, Mexico, Argentina, the US, Italy and Norway will be here and will bring over 5000 participants.

There will be lots of activities with free street entertainment, live music, parades, funfairs, treasure hunts, water sport activities, viewing opportunities on board of ships and lots more.

Every day an extensive events programme will take place and most events are free. For Thursday the detailed events list is at www.dublintallships.ie/festival/saturday-25th/
A free family programme with nautical-themed workshops, an interactive sea orchestra, an open-air trapeze and circus sideshow and an amazing watersports programme in Grand Canal Dock will take place from 13:00-18:00.
The Kings of Concrete event for Skateboard, Skate, BMX and break dance enthusiasts will take place from 11:00-21:00.
Talks and exhibitions will take place.
The live music stage will feature the follwing performers on Saturday: Mighty Stef, The Spook of the 13th Lock, This Club, Delorentos, Frank & Walters, Therapy?, The Undertones
You can download a map and programme overview here: www.dublintallships.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DTS_PublicMap_Schedule.pdf

www.dublintallships.ie

Temple Bar Food Market

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 25 Aug

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Temple Bar Markets (Food Market on Meeting House Square, Book Market on Temple Bar Square and the Designer Mart near Cow’s Lane) are taking place every Saturday from 10:00-16:30.

www.templebar.ie

Zumba Class – Dun Laoghaire Pier

10:30 – 12:00, Sat 25 Aug

East Pier, Dun Laoghaire

Every Saturday until 25 Aug, Colette Burke, a Zumba fitness instructor, is running free Zumba fitness classes on the East Pier in Dun Laoghaire from 10:30-12:30 (weather permitting). If you want to take part you can contact Colette on 087-2476673 and find more information on her website.

www.zumbafantasy.com

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 25 Aug

Blackrock Market, 19 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

At the Blackrock Market in the centre of Blackrock, you’ll find 50 stalls selling collectibles, antiques, handmade goods, books, food & there’s free popcorn, ballons & facepainting for the kids.
Open on Saturdays and Bank Holidays: 11:00-17:30, and Sundays: 12:00-17:30.

www.blackrockmarket.com/

Decorate your Duck + Duck Race

11:00 – 15:00, Sat 25 Aug

Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2

At this workshop, children will decorate their duck for the duck race that will fowllow the workshop. There will be glitter and glue, paint and polish, come on down and give your duck some character before it joins the Duck Race.

www.waterwaysirelandvisitorcentre.org/

Heritage Week: Family Fun Day

11:00 – 16:00, Sat 25 Aug

National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4

At this Heirate Week Family Fun Day in the National Print Museum there will be mini children’s workshops, face painting arts and crafts and printing demonstrations.

www.nationalprintmuseum.ie

Makeshop – Workshops

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 25 Aug

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

To celebrate the opening the new pop-up experiment to get people making stuff, MAKESHOP will run a weekend of free drop-in workshops. Just around the corner from Science Gallery, on Lincoln Place, MAKESHOP is a new collaborative workshop space where you can learn everything from cross-stitching to DIY robotics, from origami to 3D printing. It’s for everyone from novices to advanced makers and the only thing you need to get involved is a curious mind and a yearning to make stuff.

At the weekend (24-26th August) a number of drop-in workshops will be available for free, to celebrate the opening:

LED throwies, Paper Toys, Extract your DNA, 8 bit Cross Stitch, Drawing Robots, Learn to solder, T-shirt tote bags, Bristle Bots, Clockify, T-shirt necklace. Detailed explanations are available on sciencegallery.com/events/2012/08/free-workshops-makeshop-science-gallery and even more information about this interesting project will soon be here shop.sciencegallery.com/makeshop (currently the pages are still empty!)

www.facebook.com/WeAreMakeshop

Pilates/Yoga – Dublin Docklands CHQ

11:00, Sat 25 Aug

CHQ Building, Customs House Quay, Dublin 1

During the Tall Ship Festival a few free introductory sports classes will take place in the CHQ Building:
Sat 25 Aug: 11:00-12:30 Yoga Hatha Workshop with Marie Moran
Sat 25 Aug: 13:00-14:30 Kettle Bell Boot camp
Sun 26 Aug: 13:00-17:00 Neuro muscular therapy assessment and treatment

www.thebodymechanic.ie/timetable-august-2012.html

Small Ships at the Tall Ships Exhibition

11:00 – 16:00, Sat 25 Aug

Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2

An exhibition of the work by members of the Irish Model Boat Club, featuring mini Tall Ships, RNLI Lifeboats and a 16ft model of Titanic. Demonstrations of radio controlled model boats take place at 13:00 each day (Sat+Sun).
A Model Boat Building Workshop will take place from 12:00 each day (Sat+Sun). Children from 7 years are invited (but must be accompanied by an adult). At the workshop you will learn how to build your own model boat with the assistance of the Irish Model Boat Club members. Limited places, booking advisable via 01-6777510

www.waterwaysirelandvisitorcentre.org/

The Ferocious Mingle Market

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 25 Aug

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

The Ferocious Mingle Market takes place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday AND Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.

The location of the new indoor market is 72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto) an opening hours are 11:00-18:00. There is also a Café, the Oscar Verne Café, open for business at the market.

www.facebook.com/mingle.mkt

Watery Stories with Puca Puppets

11:00 – 15:00, Sat 25 Aug

Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2

Niamh from Puca puppets invites you to meet Mary Mary who is looking for help in finding clues co create and draw stories. Suitable for 6-10 year olds and their families. Admission is free, but places are limited and booking is advised on 01 677 75 10. (All children must be accompanied by adult.) The event is repeated at 11:00 and 14:00 from Friday until Sunday.

www.waterwaysirelandvisitorcentre.org

Which Course? Expo

11:00 – 17:00, Sat 25 Aug

RDS (Serpentine Hall), Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

The RDS Serpentine Hall will be the home of the Which Course Expo over this weekend (Sat+Sun). It is Dublin’s largest Course fair and admission is free. About 57 course providers (from business to aromatherapy) will exhibit and offer information and a number of free seminars. Find all details on the website.

www.whichcourse.ie/

Yoga in Phoenix Park

11:00 – 12:00, Sat 25 Aug

Bandstand (behind the Tea Room, near the Zoo), Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

This will be the third year for “Yoga in the Park” and I think it is a brilliant initiative for a very worthy cause. From June until September, Fiona from www.twopalmsyoga.com invites to an hour of Yoga in Phoenix Park. No booking is required and you decide how much you give, the class is donation based. All proceeds go to the Dublin Simon Community, a charity that does invaluable work for the homeless people in Dublin. Just bring a mat or a towel, some water and (hopefully) even some sun protection to the class. Should the weather be bad, the bandstand will be shelter or even training location. The training is suitable for all levels, so even total beginners are very welcome.

www.facebook.com/pages/Two-Palms-Yoga/129726813245

Guided Heritage Tours – Royal Hospital Kilmainham

11:30 – 16:00, Sat 25 Aug

Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8

Guided Heritage tours of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham are available from 4 July – 2 September at the following times: Wed-Sat: 11:30, 14:00 and 16:00, Sun: 14:00 and 16:00. Tours are free and no booking is required.

www.imma.ie/en/subnav_44.htm

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 25 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Art for Art’s Sake – Walking Tour

12:00, Sat 25 Aug

Connolly Station, Amiens Street, Dublin 1

This week’s Art for Art’s Sake Walking Tour starts at Connolly Station (meet next to the Ticket desk) and will bring you to the following galleries: Little Green Street Gallery, Darcspace, Smock Alley Theatre, No grants Gallery, St. Mary’s Abbey, Graphic Studio Gallery, Doorway Gallery and Talbot Gallery.

The Art for Art’s Sake Tours are a great idea and participation is free (donations are very much welcome, though). The tour will be a guided tour of current exhibitions in Dublin. There will be discussions of artwork lead by the artist/curator or member of gallery visited, a break will give you a chance to get some food/drink and to finish the tour an exhibition opening/cultural event (where applicable) will be the final destination.

To book a place on the tour send an email to artforartsake.gallery@gmail.com

www.artforartsake.org/dublin-art-tour-25th-august.html

Cuban Film Day

12:00 – 17:00, Sat 25 Aug

New Theatre, 43 East Essex St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Progressive Film Club invites to a Cuban Film Day. Admission to the films screenings is free, but donations are welcome. The films are
12:00 Comandante (2003)
14:00 Land of Hope and Glory (1986)
15:00 Memories of Underdevelopment (1968)
The Progressive Film Club is a voluntary organisation dedicated to showing progressive films from all over the world. Struggles for people’s rights, for the rights of workers, of immigrants, of women, for national liberation and for social justice are some of the themes. www.progressivefilmclub.ie

www.thenewtheatre.com/tnt_php/scripts/page/film.php?film_id=18

New Art Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 25 Aug

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

A new Art & Craft Market will be taking place in the Exchange Dublin in Temple Bar and it will take place every last Saturday of the month. You can find original artworks and other handmade goods from 12:00-18:00.

www.facebook.com/newartmarket

Walk & Talk: Kilmainham

12:00 – 13:30, Sat 25 Aug

Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8

As part of the Kilmainham Arts Festival Pat Liddy will lead a Walk & Talk around the historic heart of Kilmainham. Meet at the West entrance to the Irish Museum of Modern Art, South Circular Road, Dublin 8. Take in the grounds of the Royal Hospital including the ancient graveyard, Bully’s Acre before enjoying a stroll around the south environs of Kilmainham.

www.dublincity.ie/Community/LetsWalkandTalk/Pages/WalkandTalk.aspx

Dalkey Lobster Fest

13:00 – 01:00, Sat 25 Aug

Dalkey (Various locations)

Dalkey in South County Dublin is the venue of the Dalkey Lobster Fest 2012. You will find a fusion of local seafood and the best of current jazz musicians with fun events for the family. The festival starts on Friday and continues until Sunday. A whole range of festival events are not free, but a large amount of Live Music Events are completely free and sound very very interesting. A programme is posted on the I Love Dalkey website at www.ilovedalkey.com/news-archive/news/dalkey-lobster-jazz-fest-programme-2012 but depending on your computer configuration, this is virtually unreadable, so I created a PDF that is best readable at 125% zoom level and you can find it here www.dublineventguide.com/media/DalkeyLobsterFest2012.pdf
A selection of free events is (A whole range of Cookery Demonstrations (possibly not free) will take place as well):

Fri 24 Aug
13:00 Guided historical walk (free)
13:00-17:00 Jazz Buskers on the streets of Dalkey
16:00-01:00 Jazz in eight pubs of Dalkey (six of them are free). List of performers on event schedule as listed above
Sat 25 Aug
11:00-15:00 Jazz Buskers on the streets of Dalkey
13:00 Guided Historical Walk (free)
13:00 + 15:00 Mad Hatter Magic Show in Writers’ Corner
14:00 Jazzy Drumming Workshop in Writers’ Corner
16:00-00:00 Jazz in seven pubs in Dalkey (six of them are free). List of performers on event schedule as listed above
Sun26 Aug
11:00-17:00 Jazz Buskers on the streets of Dalkey
14:00-22:30 Jazz in five pubs in Dalkey and on an outdoor stage (Camembert Quartet on Church Carpark)

www.facebook.com/DalkeyLobsterFest

www.ilovedalkey.com/

Record Fair – Whelan’s

13:00 – 17:00, Sat 25 Aug

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

A Record Fair with LPs, CDs and cassettes from every musical genre will take place. Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/archives/13751

Sun Show

13:00, Sat 25 Aug

Astronomy Ireland, Unit A8 Airside Enterprise Park, Swords, Co Dublin

Astronomy Ireland are continuing their weekly Sun Shows at the Astronomy Ireland Shop in Swords. Each Saturday, the staff of the Astronomy Ireland Shop will be showing you amazing views of our nearest star. Using special filters and some of the largest telescopes in Ireland you will get to see sunspots bigger than Earth and huge solar flare bursting from our nearest star. If it’s cloudy, there will be a telescope demonstration and you will find out how you can safely observe the Sun and undertake some daytime astronomy using your own telescope.

astronomy.ie/sunwatch2011.php

Teddy Bears’ Picnic

13:00 – 17:00, Sat 25 Aug

Blackrock Park, Rock Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

It is expected that this will be Ireland’s biggest Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Bring your bears, blankets and picnic and join the many people, young and old in Blackrock Park. Doctor Ted and the Teddy Bears Hospital will be in the Park for minor repairs and health checks. There will also be a DJ, face painting, bouncy castles and inflatable games for all ages, entertainment on the Lake Stage, a “make & do” area and picnic facilities with lots of goodies.

The Teddy Bears Picnic is a free event, organised by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown (DLR) and everyone should bring a Teddy Bear to get into the picnic and partake in the event. The DLR sports department will run plenty of games to try and lots of fun in the park with running, jumping and throwing. Last year thousands of people and teddy bears of all shapes and sizes attended this largest Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Ireland.

The Teddy Bears Picnic is nicely integrated into a whole weekend of festivities in Blackrock, the Blackrock Family & Jazz Festival. Find out about further events later on Saturday and on Sunday here in the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events).

www.dlrevents.ie/tbp2012.html

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Sat 25 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free Archive at Lunchtime screenings in August and is extending them to daily screenings now. The films are short films from the Irish Film Archive. There are two programmes on alternating days www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-aug-2012/ and www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-aug-2012 and a double bill on Saturdays www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-double-bill-discovering-ireland-amharc-eireann-eagran-16-23-blackwater-holiday/ Admission to all lunchtime screenings is free, just collect your ticket at the ticket desk.

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

Creative Writing Hour

13:30, Sat 25 Aug

Irish Writers’ Centre, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The Ink Slingers Creative Writing Hour takes place every Saturday at the Irish Writers’ Centre. It is a free creative writing session that is organised and led by the Centre’s voluntary arts administrators. The hour includes writing exercises and prompts to get ideas flowing. It is open to everyone and is suitable for all levels of experience.

www.writerscentre.ie/html/events/atthecentre.html

Freemason’s Hall – Guided Tour

14:30, Sat 25 Aug

Freemason’s Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

At this Heritage Week event, visitors will be guided through the rooms of this Victorian Hall – home of the headquarters of Irish Freemasonry since 1869.

Friends of mine have doen this tour at previous culture nights and were facinated by it, so try to make it to that tour!

dublintown.ie/whatson/guided-tour-of-freemasons-hall/

Guided Walk: Trees – A Living Heritage

14:30, Sat 25 Aug

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Come for a walk through the Botanic Gardens’ plant collections and discover the many rare and old trees that grow in the National Botanic Gardens. Meet at the Education and Visitor Centr.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

National Library – Guided Tour

14:30, Sat 25 Aug

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A Heritage Week event in the National Library is a Guided Tour on Saturday: “Join us for this short tour to learn about the NLI’s history and architecture.” Admission is free and no booking required.

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Aerobics in the Park – Merrion Square

15:00 – 15:45, Sat 25 Aug

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

Emily Gallagher will run a weekly fun-filled Aerobics Fitness class every Saturday in Merrion Square. Meet Emily at the park gate opposite the National Gallery. You can contact her on 085-2725095 or on egaldog AT gmail DOT com

Yeats Exhibition – Guided Tour

15:00, Sat 25 Aug

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A Guided Tour of the Yeats Exhibition will take place in the NLI at this Heritage Week event. Learn more about one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century on this guided tour. Admission is free and booking is not required.

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Darklight Festival – Kid’s Programme

15:30 – 17:00, Sat 25 Aug

Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2

The Darklight Festival, will present a programme for children aged 7-17, including a Stop Motion Animation workshop from acclaimed director Fergal Brennan, a create your own animation character workshop, as well as animation screenings. For more information visit www.darklight.ie or telephone 01 445 64 83. While seemingly all adult events at the Darklight Festival this weekend are not free, all children workshops/events are free.

www.waterwaysirelandvisitorcentre.org

Glasnevin Cemetery Tour

15:30, Sat 25 Aug

Glasnevin Museum, Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Road, Dublin 11

For Heritage Week two Cemetery Tours at Glasnevin Cemetery are free of charge (normally EUR 6). The first one is on Sat 18 Aug at 15:30 and the second one takes place on Sat 25 Aug at 15:30. Admission is free, as I said, but booking is essential as places are limited. Contact the museum on 01 8826550 to make a reservation.

I did this tour some years ago and it is really interesting. So, if you get a chance to go to the cemetary, go for it.

www.glasnevintrust.ie/tour_guides/

Waterways Ireland Community Choir

16:00, Sat 25 Aug

Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2

The Waterways Ireland Community Choir will perform. Its members are from the Docklands and along the canals and they are coming together to sing songs of the rivers, canals and docks to celebrate the visiting Tall Ships.

www.waterwaysirelandvisitorcentre.org/

Blackrock Family & Jazz Festival

17:00, Sat 25 Aug

Blackrock (various locations)

The Jazz element of the Blackrock Family & Jazz Festival starts at 17:00 and continues until late in the pubs and bars of Blackrock. The performances are:

– Jack O’Rourke’s Pub: The Zanzibar Heroes (17:00-19:00), The Small Hours (21:30-late)
– O’Donohue’s: The Snails (Jazz theme) plus a special performance on Sun 26 by the Cat Burglars(18:30)
– Breffni: TBC
– Tonic: Féilim Gormley Trio
– Avoca Bar: “DJ Now” playing jazz and swing music from 20:30
– Wicked Wolf: Retro Clones (not jazz)

iloveblackrock.ie/blackrock-family-jazz-festival-26th-august-from-1-6pm/

Breaking the Waves

18:00, Sat 25 Aug

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Lars von Trier’s “Breaking the Waves” will be screened in the Exchange Dublin and admission is free.

www.facebook.com/exchangedublin?sk=wall

Pete Pamf 6-tet

19:00, Sat 25 Aug

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Pete Pamf Sekstette (you know the proper spelling with an “x” in it, but if I use the proper spelling, the Spam Filters will act up) will play in Whelan’s. Admission is free,

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/archives/13912

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Sat 25 Aug

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant, 19/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant host live music three evenings a week (Thurs, Fri and Sat). The restaurant is a Wholefood & Vegetarian Restaurant and is open until 22:15.
+ Every second Thursday N.C Lawlor, a songwriter, session player and troubadour plays a mix of country, bluegrass & blues from 19:30-21:30.
+ Every Friday (19:30-21:30) Junshi Murakami plays Irish Harp.
+ Every Saturday (19:30-21:30) Nollaig Mann plays a collection of popular and jazz classics.

www.cornucopia.ie

Down with Jazz – Festival

19:30, Sat 25 Aug

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

In 1934 a campaign against Jazz music in Ireland was busy fighting against this terrible foreign noise and the organisers of this event, the Improvised Music Company, cleverly picked it up as a theme for their festival. Down with Jazz” is a 3-day Jazz Festival on Meeting House Square in Temple Bar and it is all free (but ticketed).

The line-up on Friday is The SwooBeh Project, Freefall, 3G, Jaime Nancy & The Blue Boys, Oko

On Saturday (from 19:30) the performers are Leafzang, Phisqa, Freefall, Christine Tobin, Umbra, Mixtapes from the Underground.
On Sunday (14:00-20:00) the line-up is Rhombus, Redivider, Buckley Standard Time, Sweeney’s Jazzmen, Max Zazka’s Groove, Hot House Big Band.

All tickets have been snapped up, so it is “sold” out. However, with sooo many events taking place this weekend and because possibly some people might either just come to Down with Jazz for a while or might have other plans, I expect that there is a possibility that even without a ticket you can get access. It is difficult to run an event like that: On one hand you can’t hand out more tickets than there is room, on the other hand you can’t ensure that all people will come and will stay. My recommendation? If you are passionate about the event but couldn’t get a ticket, give it a go. Go to the Meeting House Square and hope for the best. But importantly, don’t get upset if you can’t get in. There is a chance but no guarantee. The organisers are trying their best to find a good solution for everyone, but it is the first year for this festival so there is no experience with it yet.

www.downwithjazz.ie/

Saturday Night Live Jazz

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 25 Aug

KC Peaches (Wine Cave), 28/29 Nassau St., Dublin 2

This is a weekly Saturday night residency of a Jazz Quartet, featuring Michael Nielsen (guitar), Sam Comerford (sax), Cormac O Brien (bass), James Mackin (drums) in the basement Wine Cave of KC Peaches wholefood restaurant/café. Food will be served until 22:00 and wine, minerals & music will be available until later. Admission is free and a donation into a hat at the end of the evening is appreciated.

www.facebook.com/KCPeaches

Dancehall Nights #2

21:00 – 01:00, Sat 25 Aug

Dark Horse Inn, George’s Quay, Dublin 2

Bringing a taste of Notting Hill Carnival to Dublin with
+ Antrophe (Punky Reggae Party / Sound Tracks for Them)
+ Reggae Richie (Worries Outernational). . .
They will be lashing out the dancehall vibes for all of you who can’t make it to the carnival in Notting Hill.

Admission is free.

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 25 Aug

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are: Fri 24 Aug: Real Deal, Sat 25 Aug: Tow the Line

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Madra – Rock ‘n’ Roll

21:00 – 23:00, Sat 25 Aug

Pacino’s, 18 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2

Irish Rock ‘n’ roll band Madra play Pacino’s on Sat. Doors open at 20:30 and guests are Jack Rabbit Slims. www.myspace.com/madramusic

www.facebook.com/madramusic

Urban Mojo Blues Band

22:00 – 00:00, Sat 25 Aug

Oil Can Harry’s, 31 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2

The Urban Mojo Blues Band,is a Dublin based five piece band drawing influences from electric Chicago blues and rock to produce a lively uptempo grooving blues will be performing every Saturday in Oil Can Harry’s. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Urban-Mojo-Blues-Band/87569518524

www.urbanmojobluesband.com/

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Dublin City Triathlon

09:00 – 12:00, Sun 26 Aug

Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

The Dublin City Triathlon takes place in Phoenix Park on Sunday (a busy sports weekend for Phoenix Park!) The event is not free and certainly not for everyone with a 1500, swim in the Liffey, 40km cycle in Phoenix Park and 10km run in Phoenix Park, but you can support the event if you wish. The first wave starts at 09:00 for the swim. The transition area is on Chapelizod Road and there is no parking nearby! This year’s sponsor of the Triathlon is Vodafone and the organiser is the Piranha Triathlon Club.

www.dublincitytriathlon.com/

Heritage Week

09:00, Sun 26 Aug

Dublin (various locations)

The National Heritage Week is full of amazing and interesting events. There are medieval fairs, night time bat walks, classical music, poetry, theatre, traditional music, storytelling, historical re-enactments, local history walks and talks, maritime and coastal events, food fairs, traditional skills workshops and archaeological digs. There’s something for everyone and most events are free.

Whether it is nature and wildlife, folklore, or built heritage, National Heritage Week aims to deliver messages and events that are positive, engaging and relevant in people’s day to day lives. Any person or organisation can actively take part in the Week and organise an event which educates people and promotes an aspect of Ireland’s Heritage.

Many attractions across Dublin are hosting Heritage Week events across the National Heritage Week such as National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History, National Museum of Ireland – Natural History, Natural Museum of Ireland – Archeology, Chester Beatty Library, National Botanic Gardens.

The National Heritage Weeks will run from Sat 18 Aug until Sun 26 Aug. I will include a number of events here, but it is just not possible to include all events. There are about 400 (!!) events in the Dublin City area only! So you have to check the website for all details.

www.heritageweek.ie/

Bird Safari – Family Event

10:00 – 12:00, Sun 26 Aug

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Join author and Botanic Gardens guide Glynn Anderson for a guided bird-walk through the gardens. As well as the garden regulars, who knows what you might see: a Pheasant, or a Sparrowhawk in the trees, or maybe a Kingfisher or Dipper on the river? Catch the last of the summer migrants like Swallows and Swifts before they make the long flight back to Africa. Bring binoculars if you have them. Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-8040300

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Bright Sparks – Sand Sculptures

10:00 – 18:00, Sun 26 Aug

Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2

Every year since 2002, the Irish Sand Sculpting Team “Duthain Dealbh” is creating a sand sculpture exhibition in the courtyard of Dublin Castle. The sand sculpting team has 7 days to create the sculptures out of 80 tonnes of sand and after that the sculptures will be on show for another month. The carving took place from 30 July – 05 Aug and the exhibition runs from 06 Aug-02 Sept. The sculptures are truly impressive and I strongly recommend that you have a look when you are in town. If my memory is right, in previous years four sculptures were created, but this year the team seems to have lost a member and will create therefore three sculptures. “Bright Spark” is the title of the exhibition and it is inspired by the innovations of Irish scientists. www.irish-sand.com

www.visitdublin.com/event/Bright%20Sparks_Sand_Sculpture_Exhibition_by_Duthain_Dealbh

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 26 Aug

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

Jamestown Flea Market + Car Boot Sale. Every Sunday from 10:00-17:00 the Jamestown Market is taking place. You can reach it from Tyrconnell Road and from Kylemore Road and it is within 3 min from Black Horse stop on red Luas line.

www.jamestownmarket.com

Jeanie Johnston – Open Doors

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 26 Aug

Customs House Quay, Dublin 1

This doesn’t happen too often so make use of it:
During the Tall Ship Festival the Jeannie Johnston will be open for visitors free of charge.
The Jeanie Johnston is the Tall Ship & Famine Museum that is permanently anchored at Customs House Quay. The website shows you where exactly the ship is in case you don’t know it.

www.jeaniejohnston.ie/

Kings of Concrete

10:00 – 18:00, Sun 26 Aug

Hanover Quay, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2

Kings of Concrete is a great event for the active kids of all ages. There is sakte boarding, BMX, Wakeboarding, Breakdance. Graffiti and lots of other things happening. The guys don’t like to get nailed down to much though, so there seems to be no starting or end time published. But, hey, you din’t really expect that, did you? :-P

For very very scarce details have a look at the website.

kingsofconcrete.com

Merchants Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sun 26 Aug

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a relatively new weekly market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. Sounds interesting and I will check it out over the coming weeks. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel). www.facebook.com/merchantsindoormarket

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Merrion Square Open Air Gallery

10:00 – 18:30, Sun 26 Aug

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

Every Sunday, the Merrion Square Open Air Art Gallery takes place. Up to 200 artists exhibit their paintings on the railings on three sides (West, North and East) of Merrion Square and you can just enjoy the exhibition or even buy.

www.merrionsquareart.com/

Tall Ships Race 2012 – Day 4

10:00, Sun 26 Aug

Dublin (various locations)

Dublin will be the final host port for the 2012 Tall Ships Races, an event that will see over 42 Tall Ships sail into the capital for a four day festival and celebration from 23-26th August 2012. Ships from Chile, Mexico, Argentina, the US, Italy and Norway will be here and will bring over 5000 participants.

There will be lots of activities with free street entertainment, live music, parades, funfairs, treasure hunts, water sport activities, viewing opportunities on board of ships and lots more.

Every day an extensive events programme will take place and most events are free. For Thursday the detailed events list is at www.dublintallships.ie/festival/sunday-26th/
A free family programme with nautical-themed workshops, an interactive sea orchestra, an open-air trapeze and circus sideshow and an amazing watersports programme in Grand Canal Dock will take place from 13:00-18:00.
The Kings of Concrete event for Skateboard, Skate, BMX and break dance enthusiasts will take place from 11:00-18:00.
Talks and exhibitions will take place.
The live music stage will feature the follwing performers on Sunday: Craiceann, Dublin Gospel Choir, Harry J & The Conspiracy
You can download a map and programme overview here: www.dublintallships.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DTS_PublicMap_Schedule.pdf

www.dublintallships.ie

Woodturning Demonstration & Workshop

10:00, Sun 26 Aug

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Woodturning Demonstration & Workshop with Kieran Reynolds. Reynolds works in his home workshop exclusively with Irish grown timber. In the Botanic Gardens, he will demonstrate his craft throughout the day from 10:00, using Irish-grown wood. He will also display a range of his pieces.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Dublin Flea Market

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 26 Aug

Dublin Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8

The next Dublin Flea Market is taking place in the Food Coop, 12 Newmarket, just off Cork Street, Dublin 8 on Sun from 11:00-17:00. The flea market takes place every last Sunday of the month. For more information or if you want to sell your own stuff, check out www.dublinflea.ie “A bizarre bazaar of vintage clothing, bric-a-brac and what nots, old and new. Stalls include hand-made goods, art, jewelry, furniture, records and lots more unwanted items that may just be your treasure!”
The Coop Hall is wheelchair accessible and lots of free parking spaces are right outside the door. There are now up to 20 additional outdoor stands as well.

Kilmainham Arts Festival

11:00 – 21:00, Sun 26 Aug

Kilmainham (various locations)

The third Kilmainham Arts Festival takes place this weekend in indoor and outdoor venues in the Kilmainham area. The festival showcases all genres of arts with performers from the area and from beyond. The festival has an interesting list of events, but the organisers don’t make it too easy for visitors to find get a simple overview of what happens when.
Most events over the weekend are listed here. A large number of events is free, but not all of them are free and I strongly recommend that you check the not very nice schedule at festival.kilmainhamartsclub.com/events/calendar.php or the overview at www.facebook.com/events/502766696404119/

+ Photographic Exhibition in Kilmainham Hilton

+ Live Music with
Marita Connolly (Singer/pianist) and cellist Jean Hackett
The Hot Club of Dublin (Gypsy jazz)
African music and dance with WassaWassa and Sadjo Sissokho (Harp)
Maria Laura Ronzoni (Singer/Songwriter)

+ Events and Workshops
‘Ginko’ Haiku walk and workshop with Maeve O’Sullivan
Sword Fighting workshop with Adam Duggan
Tai Chi for everyone outdoors in the grounds of IMMA
Family Fun outdoor events
African Drumming Workshops for children and adults with WassaWassa
Street Art demonstration with artist FINK
Devil’s Glen Records Original Song Contest
MultiMedia Room featuring work of Irish artists in the audio visual domain
Interactive Arts workshops
Children’s art workshops in IMMA studios
Burlesque workshops and performances with Azaria Starfire

+ Spoken word, Talks, and More
Theatre – three-man play based on the life of Brian Keenan ‘Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me’, directed by Niall O’Higgins
Pat Liddy Walk & Talk followed by lunch with Dermot Ryan classical guitarist
Francis Ledwidge – screening of ‘Behind Closed Eyes’ and poetry readings
Dance performances
Inn Jokes featuring Colm O’Regan and Joe Rooney (aka Father Damo)
Art-On-the-Rails outdoor art exhibition with over 30 artists
Star Stories – 2-hour storytelling and music event hosted by ‘Mrs. Nellie Murphy’.
Artists’ Talks and slide shows from artists Mary Duffy and Kevin McSherry

www.kilmainhamartsclub.com/festival/index.php

Makeshop – Workshops

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 26 Aug

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

To celebrate the opening the new pop-up experiment to get people making stuff, MAKESHOP will run a weekend of free drop-in workshops. Just around the corner from Science Gallery, on Lincoln Place, MAKESHOP is a new collaborative workshop space where you can learn everything from cross-stitching to DIY robotics, from origami to 3D printing. It’s for everyone from novices to advanced makers and the only thing you need to get involved is a curious mind and a yearning to make stuff.

At the weekend (24-26th August) a number of drop-in workshops will be available for free, to celebrate the opening:

LED throwies, Paper Toys, Extract your DNA, 8 bit Cross Stitch, Drawing Robots, Learn to solder, T-shirt tote bags, Bristle Bots, Clockify, T-shirt necklace. Detailed explanations are available on sciencegallery.com/events/2012/08/free-workshops-makeshop-science-gallery and even more information about this interesting project will soon be here shop.sciencegallery.com/makeshop (currently the pages are still empty!)

www.facebook.com/WeAreMakeshop

Northside Music Festival

11:00 – 14:00, Sun 26 Aug

George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1

The 6th Northside Music Festival will take place from 06-26 August. It has a much more varied programme this year than in previous years, which is great. Admission to all events is free. Some workshops require pre-booking, so have a look at the full brochure to check if you need to book.

The final event of this year’s Northside Music Festival coincides with the Tall Ship Race and will therefore take place at George’s Dock:
+ Sun 26 Aug (11:00-14:00): World Music with Harry J & The Conspiracy, Dublin Gospel Choir, Craiceann at The Tall Ships Races, George’s Dock Stage, IFSC, Dublin 1

www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/ArtsOffice/Programmes/Documents/NSMFProg2012.pdf

Small Ships at the Tall Ships Exhibition

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 26 Aug

Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2

An exhibition of the work by members of the Irish Model Boat Club, featuring mini Tall Ships, RNLI Lifeboats and a 16ft model of Titanic. Demonstrations of radio controlled model boats take place at 13:00 each day (Sat+Sun).
A Model Boat Building Workshop will take place from 12:00 each day (Sat+Sun). Children from 7 years are invited (but must be accompanied by an adult). At the workshop you will learn how to build your own model boat with the assistance of the Irish Model Boat Club members. Limited places, booking advisable via 01-6777510.

www.waterwaysirelandvisitorcentre.org/

The Ferocious Mingle Market

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 26 Aug

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

The Ferocious Mingle Market takes place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday AND Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.

The location of the new indoor market is 72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto) an opening hours are 11:00-18:00. There is also a Café, the Oscar Verne Café, open for business at the market.

www.facebook.com/mingle.mkt

Watery Stories with Puca Puppets

11:00 – 15:00, Sun 26 Aug

Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2

Niamh from Puca puppets invites you to meet Mary Mary who is looking for help in finding clues co create and draw stories. Suitable for 6-10 year olds and their families. Admission is free, but places are limited and booking is advised on 01 677 75 10. (All children must be accompanied by adult.) The event is repeated at 11:00 and 14:00 from Friday until Sunday.

www.waterwaysirelandvisitorcentre.org

Which Course? Expo

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 26 Aug

RDS (Serpentine Hall), Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

The RDS Serpentine Hall will be the home of the Which Course Expo over this weekend (Sat+Sun). It is Dublin’s largest Course fair and admission is free. About 57 course providers (from business to aromatherapy) will exhibit and offer information and a number of free seminars. Find all details on the website.

www.whichcourse.ie/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 26 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Blackrock Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 26 Aug

Blackrock Market, 19 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

At the Blackrock Market in the centre of Blackrock, you’ll find 50 stalls selling collectibles, antiques, handmade goods, books, food & there’s free popcorn, ballons & facepainting for the kids.
Open on Sundays: 12:00-17:30. Open on Saturdays and Bank Holidays: 11:00-17:30.

www.blackrockmarket.com/

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 26 Aug

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17

An indoor market in Coolock with over 40 traders with a wide range of goods and a café on site as well.

www.facebook.com/MotherRedcaps.Market

Jazz Brunch at Brasserie Sixty6

12:30 – 15:00, Sun 26 Aug

Brasserie Sixty6, 66-67 South Great Georges Street, Dublin 2

Brasserie Sixty6 is inviting to a Jazz Brunch every Sunday. The line-up for the next few Sundays is 26 Aug: Cormac McCann, 02 Sept: Raimonda Masiulyte, 09 Sept: Cormac McCann, 16 Sept: Michael McLennan, 23 Sept: Gavin McCaffrey, 30 Sept: Michael McLennan. As you can imagine food and drinks are not free, but there is no cover or admission charge for the music.

www.brasseriesixty6.com/menu.html#section-5

The Gateway – Outdoor Theater

12:30, Sun 26 Aug

Cabinteely Park, Dublin 18

Alive-O Productions presents The Gateway, a mystical outdoor theatrical show for all the family at Cabinteely Park. (Meet at the bridge by the dog run in Cabinteely Park.)
The final show will be performed on 26 August. Meet at 12:20 and the show has a duration of 45 minutes. Admission is free and it is suitable for all ages. I went to the performance a few weeks ago and it is well done and perfectly suitable for children.
See more at: www.visitdublin.com/pdf/DLRSUMMEROFHERITAGE2012.pdf and on the Facebook page.

www.facebook.com/events/322646117820993/

Blackrock Family & Jazz Festival

13:00 – 18:00, Sun 26 Aug

Blackrock (various locations)

Celebrations will continue in Blackrock on 26 Aug: Festival-goers will enjoy free live entertainment, music and giveaways as Blackrock hosts its third Blackrock Family Festival.
With Blackrock Main Street closed to traffic, the town will come alive with lots of exciting activities including food stalls and street performers, free children’s hairdressing, free nail painting, face painting and balloons.
The Festival’s main stage will be the hub for great music and entertainment acts with the following line-up and schedule:
13:00 Mixed Feelings
13:45 Custard Pie Puppet Theatre
14:15 Sharon Crosbie
15:00 Paddy Cole + band
15:45 Custard Pie Puppet Theatre
16:15 Paddy Cole + band
16:45 Dublin Youth Dance Company
17:15 The FitzaFrenic

iloveblackrock.ie/blackrock-family-jazz-festival-26th-august-from-1-6pm/

Dalkey Lobster Fest

13:00 – 01:00, Sun 26 Aug

Dalkey (Various locations)

Dalkey in South County Dublin is the venue of the Dalkey Lobster Fest 2012. You will find a fusion of local seafood and the best of current jazz musicians with fun events for the family. The festival starts on Friday and continues until Sunday. A whole range of festival events are not free, but a large amount of Live Music Events are completely free and sound very very interesting. A programme is posted on the I Love Dalkey website at www.ilovedalkey.com/news-archive/news/dalkey-lobster-jazz-fest-programme-2012 but depending on your computer configuration, this is virtually unreadable, so I created a PDF that is best readable at 125% zoom level and you can find it here www.dublineventguide.com/media/DalkeyLobsterFest2012.pdf
A selection of free events is (A whole range of Cookery Demonstrations (possibly not free) will take place as well):

Fri 24 Aug
13:00 Guided historical walk (free)
13:00-17:00 Jazz Buskers on the streets of Dalkey
16:00-01:00 Jazz in eight pubs of Dalkey (six of them are free). List of performers on event schedule as listed above
Sat 25 Aug
11:00-15:00 Jazz Buskers on the streets of Dalkey
13:00 Guided Historical Walk (free)
13:00 + 15:00 Mad Hatter Magic Show in Writers’ Corner
14:00 Jazzy Drumming Workshop in Writers’ Corner
16:00-00:00 Jazz in seven pubs in Dalkey (six of them are free). List of performers on event schedule as listed above
Sun26 Aug
11:00-17:00 Jazz Buskers on the streets of Dalkey
14:00-22:30 Jazz in five pubs in Dalkey and on an outdoor stage (Camembert Quartet on Church Carpark)

www.facebook.com/DalkeyLobsterFest

www.ilovedalkey.com/

Pilates/Yoga – Dublin Docklands CHQ

13:00, Sun 26 Aug

CHQ Building, Customs House Quay, Dublin 1

During the Tall Ship Festival a few free introductory sports classes will take place in the CHQ Building:
Sat 25 Aug: 11:00-12:30 Yoga Hatha Workshop with Marie Moran
Sat 25 Aug: 13:00-14:30 Kettle Bell Boot camp
Sun 26 Aug: 13:00-17:00 Neuro muscular therapy assessment and treatment

www.thebodymechanic.ie/timetable-august-2012.html

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Sun 26 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free Archive at Lunchtime screenings in August and is extending them to daily screenings now. The films are short films from the Irish Film Archive. There are two programmes on alternating days www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-aug-2012/ and www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-aug-2012 and a double bill on Saturdays www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-double-bill-discovering-ireland-amharc-eireann-eagran-16-23-blackwater-holiday/ Admission to all lunchtime screenings is free, just collect your ticket at the ticket desk.

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

Down with Jazz – Festival

14:00 – 20:00, Sun 26 Aug

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

In 1934 a campaign against Jazz music in Ireland was busy fighting against this terrible foreign noise and the organisers of this event, the Improvised Music Company, cleverly picked it up as a theme for their festival. Down with Jazz” is a 3-day Jazz Festival on Meeting House Square in Temple Bar and it is all free (but ticketed).

The line-up on Friday is The SwooBeh Project, Freefall, 3G, Jaime Nancy & The Blue Boys, Oko

On Saturday (from 19:30) the performers are Leafzang, Phisqa, Freefall, Christine Tobin, Umbra, Mixtapes from the Underground.
On Sunday (14:00-20:00) the line-up is Rhombus, Redivider, Buckley Standard Time, Sweeney’s Jazzmen, Max Zazka’s Groove, Hot House Big Band.

All tickets have been snapped up, so it is “sold” out. However, with sooo many events taking place this weekend and because possibly some people might either just come to Down with Jazz for a while or might have other plans, I expect that there is a possibility that even without a ticket you can get access. It is difficult to run an event like that: On one hand you can’t hand out more tickets than there is room, on the other hand you can’t ensure that all people will come and will stay. My recommendation? If you are passionate about the event but couldn’t get a ticket, give it a go. Go to the Meeting House Square and hope for the best. But importantly, don’t get upset if you can’t get in. There is a chance but no guarantee. The organisers are trying their best to find a good solution for everyone, but it is the first year for this festival so there is no experience with it yet.

www.downwithjazz.ie/

Drogheda Brass Band – Farmleigh House

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 26 Aug

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15

The Drogheda Brass Band is performing on the bandstand in the gardens of Farmleigh House.

www.farmleigh.ie/Events/SummerProgramme2012/Title,18757,en.html

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 26 Aug

varies

The “Dublin Sketchers” is an informal group of typically hobby artists who go somewhere different in Dublin every Sunday (e.g. National Museum, Maritime Museum, Dublin Flea Market, Farmleigh, Botanic Gardens, Dublin Castle), sketch for one to two hours and then meet up for coffee afterwards and discuss their sketches. There are some hugely talented people among them and it is a great idea to meet up with others who have the same hobby. Find out on their website where they will meet and join them if you do some sketching/drawing yourself. I know that the Dublin Sketchers often use the Dublin Event Guide to find interesting free events and I am delighted to be able to help!

www.dublinsketchers.blogspot.com/

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 26 Aug

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Afternoon Jazz in Café en Seine. The Stella Bass Jazz Trio play every Sunday from 14:00-16:00 in Café en Seine in Dawson Street. Admission is free. A video is here www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8aKqtOB5S8

www.stellabass.com

Family Drawing Sundays

14:30 – 16:30, Sun 26 Aug

Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

Come to the Family Drawing Sundays in the RHA. All children are welcome to use the RHA Art Cart, in the RHA Atrium. Admission is free. For further information, contact Ruth Carroll on 01 6612558 or via ruth@rhagallery.ie

www.rhagallery.ie/html/educate/educate_family.html

Freemason’s Hall – Guided Tour

14:30, Sun 26 Aug

Freemason’s Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

At this Heritage Week event, visitors will be guided through the rooms of this Victorian Hall – home of the headquarters of Irish Freemasonry since 1869.

Friends of mine have doen this tour at previous culture nights and were facinated by it, so try to make it to that tour!

dublintown.ie/whatson/guided-tour-of-freemasons-hall/

Guided Walk: Trees – A Living Heritage

14:30, Sun 26 Aug

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Come for a walk through the Botanic Gardens’ plant collections and discover the many rare and old trees that grow in the National Botanic Gardens. Meet at the Education and Visitor Centr.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 26 Aug

National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4

Unlike the three branches of the National Museum, the National Print Museum is normally not free, but every Sunday there is a free public tour for the next few weeks. Every visit begins with a short audio-visual presentation where the audience can observe active retired printers providing practical demonstrations of machines from the Museum’s collection.

www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/guided-tours.html

Darklight Festival – Kid’s Programme

15:30 – 17:00, Sun 26 Aug

Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2

The Darklight Festival, will present a programme for children aged 7-17, including a Stop Motion Animation workshop from acclaimed director Fergal Brennan, a create your own animation character workshop, as well as animation screenings. For more information visit www.darklight.ie or telephone 01 445 64 83. While seemingly all adult events at the Darklight Festival this weekend are not free, all children workshops/events are free.

www.waterwaysirelandvisitorcentre.org

Inn Jokes – Kilmainham

16:00, Sun 26 Aug

Patriot’s Inn, 760 South Circular Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8

As part of the Kilmainham Arts Festival there is a bonus Inn Jokes comedy event on Sunday. Starring Colm O’Regan and Joe Rooney.

www.kilmainhamartsclub.com/festival/index.php

Saucy Sundays

17:00 – 22:30, Sun 26 Aug

Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1

Saucy Sundays is a weekly free live music afternoon and evening in the Grand Social. This week’s line up is Sixteen Layers, Trap Door, The Souterrain, Derek Ellard, The Getup, The Electors, Hazel Jade Rogers, Marzane Meets Crocodile.

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001494016795&v=wall

Latin Ireland

20:00 – 02:00, Sun 26 Aug

4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

Every Sunday a band will play from 21:00-22:30, a Latin Beat Club, Brazilian DJs and Salsa Classes (from 18:00) are additional features. Admission is free.

www.4damelane.ie/

Champagne Animal

20:30, Sun 26 Aug

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

Champagne Animal will perform in the Workman’s Club and admission is free.

A very very long description of the band on the Workman’s Club website full of interesting but unhelpful claims can possibly be boiled down to “they play indie soul and sound unique, but very much like many others”. ;-)

www.theworkmansclub.com/2012/08/17/champagne-animal-260812/

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 00:00, Sun 26 Aug

Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2

The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy downstairs in Stag’s Head, Dame Lane from 21:00 every week on Sun+Mon. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of that there is some free ice cream. This Sunday’s line up is George Fox as the headliner and more guests to support.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330

Forro de Lampiao – Brazilian Dance

21:00 – 02:30, Sun 26 Aug

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Rogério from the Brazilian dance project “Forró de Lampião” in Dublin tells me: Forró de Lampião is Brazilian music that has the same roots as Samba and there is a whole culture that has developed around “forro”. Every Sunday, free dance classes take place in Sweeney’s Bar on Dame Street and if you are interested, just turn up one Sunday.

www.facebook.com/groups/forrodelampiaodublin/

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys

21:00, Sun 26 Aug

Whelan’s Front Bar, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys are playing a weekly gig in Whelan’s Front Bar on Sundays. Their music is swing, blues, bebop and doo wop. Admission is free. www.whelanslive.com

www.facebook.com/jaimenanciandtheblueboys

Rhythm Rocker

21:00, Sun 26 Aug

The Globe, 11 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2

“Rhythm Rocker at The Globe” is a weekly event on Sunday night in The Globe in Sth Great Georges Street, Dublin 2. It is a Rockabilly, R’n’R, Roots night with alternating (week by week) live bands Pavement Kings, Donna & The Sazzy Catz, The Mosquitoes and The Pacifics from 21:00 and with DJs from 23:00-01:30. Admission is free.

www.globe.ie/events.php

Sunday Roast

21:30, Sun 26 Aug

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The weekly Sunday Roast is an event in the Mercantile where live music is combined with free roast potatoes. The next Sunday Roast line up is Permanent Deja Vu, Bloody Mondays, Appian Way, Sweet Little Lies, Marx Men.

www.facebook.com/thesundayroast

Cool Hand Dukes

22:00, Sun 26 Aug

Porterhouse Central, 45-47 Nassau Street, Dublin 2

Every Sunday (except at Bank Holiday weekends), the Ragtime, Roots and Country Blues Band “Cool Hand Dukes” play in the Porterhouse near Grafton Street.

www.facebook.com/coolhand.dukes.1

Monday 27 Aug

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National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 27 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Family History Workshops

13:00 – 13:20, Mon 27 Aug

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A long list of Family History workshops will take place at the National Library in August. The workshops start at 13:00 and will last approximately 20 minutes. No booking required. Seats are on a first come, first served basis. Because there are so many and because they are soo short, you might have to plan well ahead, for that reason I list them all here, but won’t list them on every day they take place but only on Monday and Friday.

The remaining workshops are

+ Fri 24 Aug: “National Archives of Ireland, sources online” with Catriona Crowe, National Archives
+ Mon 27 Aug: “A thousand years of Irish genealogy: how to use Gaelic pedigrees and family trees in your research” with Prof. Nollaig Ó Muraíle, NUIG
+ Tues 28 Aug: “The Registry of Deeds – records to trace your family history” with Mary Beglan, Genealogist
+ Wed 29 Aug: “Records for children in Care (pre-1952 adoptions)” with Fiona Fitzsimons, Eneclann

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Mon 27 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free Archive at Lunchtime screenings in August and is extending them to daily screenings now. The films are short films from the Irish Film Archive. There are two programmes on alternating days www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-aug-2012/ and www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-aug-2012 and a double bill on Saturdays www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-double-bill-discovering-ireland-amharc-eireann-eagran-16-23-blackwater-holiday/ Admission to all lunchtime screenings is free, just collect your ticket at the ticket desk.

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

19:00, Mon 27 Aug

Blakestown Community Resource Centre (next to Lidl), Blakestown Way, Dublin 15

Need to wind down after a tiring week? Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation (not physical yoga, but “yoga meditation”!) classes every Monday from 19:00 in Blakestown Community Resource Centre (next to Lidl).

This is a drop in class, with newcomers are welcome.

www.sahajayoga.ie

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Mon 27 Aug

Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2

The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy event every Sunday and Monday. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of good comedy you will get free ice cream. Admission is free. This Monday’s line up is Aidan Bishop & Aidan Greene and with support from Ken Rogan & Terry O’Neill.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330

Rock & Reggae Night – Hangover Club

21:45 – 02:30, Mon 27 Aug

Fibber Magee’s, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Every Monday, a mix of musicians from bands like The Seven Deadly Skins / Animal Cracker / Upbeat Generation / Crete Boom & more come together to play a free night of Rock & Reggae.

www.facebook.com/TheHangoverClub

Tuesday 28 Aug

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National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 28 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Family History Workshops

13:00 – 13:20, Tue 28 Aug

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A long list of Family History workshops will take place at the National Library in August. The workshops start at 13:00 and will last approximately 20 minutes. No booking required. Seats are on a first come, first served basis. Because there are so many and because they are soo short, you might have to plan well ahead, for that reason I list them all here, but won’t list them on every day they take place but only on Monday and Friday.

The remaining workshops are

+ Fri 24 Aug: “National Archives of Ireland, sources online” with Catriona Crowe, National Archives
+ Mon 27 Aug: “A thousand years of Irish genealogy: how to use Gaelic pedigrees and family trees in your research” with Prof. Nollaig Ó Muraíle, NUIG
+ Tues 28 Aug: “The Registry of Deeds – records to trace your family history” with Mary Beglan, Genealogist
+ Wed 29 Aug: “Records for children in Care (pre-1952 adoptions)” with Fiona Fitzsimons, Eneclann

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Tue 28 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free Archive at Lunchtime screenings in August and is extending them to daily screenings now. The films are short films from the Irish Film Archive. There are two programmes on alternating days www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-aug-2012/ and www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-aug-2012 and a double bill on Saturdays www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-double-bill-discovering-ireland-amharc-eireann-eagran-16-23-blackwater-holiday/ Admission to all lunchtime screenings is free, just collect your ticket at the ticket desk.

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

The Last Tycoons (open mic)

20:00, Tue 28 Aug

O’Donoghue’s, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2

Open Mic Night with The Last Tycoons in O’Donoghue’s on Suffolk Street every Tues from 20:00. It’s free and anyone can get up, sing a song or do whatever they like.

www.facebook.com/pages/ODonoghues-Open-Mic/71834618844

The Grand Folk Club

20:30, Tue 28 Aug

Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1

The new weekly “Grand Folk Club” will feaure Trad, Ballads, Americana, Folk, World Music & More. This Tuesday, the line-up is: Johnny Moynihan (Ex Planxty) playing Folk. Admission is free.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/grand-folk-club

White Chocolate

23:30, Tue 28 Aug

The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

White Chocolate is playing Rock Covers from 23:30 in The Mezz in Temple Bar.

Wednesday 29 Aug

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National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 29 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Family History Workshops

13:00 – 13:20, Wed 29 Aug

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A long list of Family History workshops will take place at the National Library in August. The workshops start at 13:00 and will last approximately 20 minutes. No booking required. Seats are on a first come, first served basis. Because there are so many and because they are soo short, you might have to plan well ahead, for that reason I list them all here, but won’t list them on every day they take place but only on Monday and Friday.

The remaining workshops are

+ Fri 24 Aug: “National Archives of Ireland, sources online” with Catriona Crowe, National Archives
+ Mon 27 Aug: “A thousand years of Irish genealogy: how to use Gaelic pedigrees and family trees in your research” with Prof. Nollaig Ó Muraíle, NUIG
+ Tues 28 Aug: “The Registry of Deeds – records to trace your family history” with Mary Beglan, Genealogist
+ Wed 29 Aug: “Records for children in Care (pre-1952 adoptions)” with Fiona Fitzsimons, Eneclann

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Getting the Ideal Job – Career Talk

13:00 – 14:00, Wed 29 Aug

Central Library, Ilac Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1

The Career Direction and Development Programme of the Dublin City Libraries will continue with a career talk entitled “Make the Right Move – Getting a Job and Getting the Ideal Job” by Pat Shortt from ETC Consult. Admission is free. Booking is recommended via 01-8733996

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Wed 29 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free Archive at Lunchtime screenings in August and is extending them to daily screenings now. The films are short films from the Irish Film Archive. There are two programmes on alternating days www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-aug-2012/ and www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-aug-2012 and a double bill on Saturdays www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-double-bill-discovering-ireland-amharc-eireann-eagran-16-23-blackwater-holiday/ Admission to all lunchtime screenings is free, just collect your ticket at the ticket desk.

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 29 Aug

Havana Tapas Bar, Georges St, Dublin 2

The “Havana International Language Exchange” is taking place every Wed from 16:30-19:30 in Havana Tapas Bar in George’s Street. There are many Spanish speakers and English-speakers are explicitly invited, but everyone else is certainly very welcome too, to meet for a chat to improve your Spanish or English.

www.facebook.com/pages/Havana-Tapas-Bar/10503361821

4 Dame Lane Movie Club – NO MOVIE CLUB

20:00, Wed 29 Aug

4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

The 4 Dame Lane Movie Club will feature a movie every Wednesday from 20:00. The upcoming movies are: 22 Aug: The Colour Purple, 05 Sept: Back to the Future 2.Admission is free.

There is no movie club this week! The next Movie Club will be on 05 Sept.

4damelane.ie/category/events/movie-club/

The Song Room (open mic)

20:30, Wed 29 Aug

The Globe, 11 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2

“The Song Room” is another open mic event. It takes place in The Globe in George’s Street at 20:30 every Wednesday.

www.hamletsweeney.com/events/

The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)

20:30, Wed 29 Aug

Bruxelles, Harry Street, Dublin 2

“The Zodiac Sessions” is a regular open mic event from 20:30 in Bruxelles (between Grafton Street and Westbury Hotel) for unsigned musicians. Admission is free and there is a different line-up every week.

www.thezodiacsessions.com/

Bad Boy Jake

21:00, Wed 29 Aug

Mother Reillys, 26/28 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6

Bad Boy Jake, a band from Dublin that draws influences from all over the music spectrum including Rory Gallagher, Jimi Hendrix, ZZ Top, Deep Purple, blues rock and classic rock, is playing every Wednesday in Mother Reilly’s.

www.dublinsessions.ie/motherreillys.html

Trad Session

21:30, Wed 29 Aug

Hedigan’s (The Brian Boru), 4 Prospect Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 11

Traditional Irish Music Session in Hedigan’s (The Brian Boru) in Phibsborough from 21:30 every Wednesday. If you play an instrument you are especially welcome (all levels are welcome).

Thursday 30 Aug

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The Future of Energy

08:30 – 13:30, Thu 30 Aug

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

“The Future of Energy: Dreams and Responsibilities”
Join energy experts from around the world when they discuss the future of energy – clean fossil fuels, next-generation solar applications, and other renewable energy solutions – from current systems to promising technologies, as well as the responsibilities that accompany the development and use of such new knowledge.

Speakers include:
Charles F. Bolden Jr. – Administrator at NASA
Mark Ferguson, Director General of SFI
Pat Rabbitte – Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources

Lunch will be provided to event attendees. The Future of Energy is sponsored by The University of Notre Dame and Science Gallery. Admission is free and everybody is welcome, but pre-booking is required.

Find out more and register at www.engineering.nd.edu/futureofenergy

sciencegallery.com/events/2012/08/future-energy-dreams-and-responsibilities

The Ferocious Mingle Market

11:00 – 18:00, Thu 30 Aug

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

The Ferocious Mingle Market takes place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday AND Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.

The location of the new indoor market is 72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto) an opening hours are 11:00-18:00. There is also a Café, the Oscar Verne Café, open for business at the market.

www.facebook.com/mingle.mkt

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 30 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Dublin Food Co-op

12:00 – 20:00, Thu 30 Aug

Dublin Food Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Dublin Food Co-op is open every Thursday at Newmarket for organic wholefoods and sustainable household products, plus over a dozen producer stalls offering organic fruit and veg., baked goods, dairy produce, wines, hot and cold food, etc.
The Co-op is also opened on Saturdays 09:30 – 16:30. 12:00-20:00.

www.dublinfood.coop

Lunchtime Market

12:00 – 15:00, Thu 30 Aug

Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8

Lunchtime Market at Christ Church Cathedral from 12:00-15:00.

www.irishvillagemarkets.ie/christchurch.php

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Thu 30 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free Archive at Lunchtime screenings in August and is extending them to daily screenings now. The films are short films from the Irish Film Archive. There are two programmes on alternating days www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-aug-2012/ and www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-aug-2012 and a double bill on Saturdays www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-double-bill-discovering-ireland-amharc-eireann-eagran-16-23-blackwater-holiday/ Admission to all lunchtime screenings is free, just collect your ticket at the ticket desk.

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

Lunch Beat Dublin

13:15, Thu 30 Aug

Lafayette Cafe Bar, 22-25 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2

The second Lunch Beat event in Dublin will take place this week in Lafayette near O’Connell Bridge. Lunch Beat is an hour of dancing in your lunchtime and it is an event that is inspired by the international Lunch Beat movement. Nice central location. That should work! Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/339117729509849/

Musici Ireland – Lunchtime Recital

13:15, Thu 30 Aug

St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

A Lunchtime Recital by Musici Ireland (Fionnuala Moynihan (piano), Conor Sheil (clarinet), Beth McNinch (viola)) will take place in St. Ann’s Church with works from Field, Chopin and Mozart. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

stann.dublin.anglican.org/concerts/index.php

Volunteer Recruitment Fair

17:00 – 20:00, Thu 30 Aug

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

A Volunteer Recruitment Fair takes place on Thursday on Meeting House Square. The fair is an opportunity to meet with 40 organisations from different sectors of the charity world and learn more about what they do and the volunteer opportunities they have available for you. The fair will additionally feature entertainment and food vendors. Admission is free.

www.volunteerdublincitysouth.ie/Fair-on-the-Square-Thursday-30th.html

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 30 Aug

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Dimestore Recordings run a weekly event in Sweeney Mongrel’s, Dame Street (formerly Le Cirk) with a variety of bands and performers. It starts at 20:00, follow the link for the line up.

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000163463304&sk=wall

Songs from a Café

20:00 – 22:00, Thu 30 Aug

Brick Alley Cafe, 25 Essex Street East, Dublin 2

Songs from a Café is a Dublin singer-songwriter showcase session, dedicated to the art of contemporary songwriting. 20:00-22:00 at Brick Alley Cafe in Temple Bar.

www.facebook.com/songsfromacafe

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys

21:00, Thu 30 Aug

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys are playing a weekly gig in the Mercantile Hotel on Thursdays. Their music is swing, blues, bebop and doo wop. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/jaimenanciandtheblueboys

Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland

21:00, Thu 30 Aug

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

The Max Zaska group and the Patrick Groenland group will perform on alternating Thursdays from 21:00 in the International Bar on 23 Wicklow Street.

Musicmaker Rocks the Hard Rock

21:00, Thu 30 Aug

Hard Rock Café, 12 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

A series of live events showcasing some of the best in Irish music, taking place every Thursday night at the Hard Rock Café, Temple Bar.
Thurs 30: Empty Lungs & Rachel Boyd (Eleven Eleven)

www.facebook.com/events/256988034420846/

Thirsty Thursday (open mic)

21:00, Thu 30 Aug

The Bridge Inn, 22 Temple Hill, Chapelizod, Dublin 20

“Thirsty Thursday” Open Mic Night from 21:00 in the Bridge Inn in Chapelizod Village.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bridge-Inn-Chapelizod/350005960758

Cabin Sessions

21:30, Thu 30 Aug

Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Rosemount, Dundrum Road, Dublin 14

The next Cabin Sessions is taking place in Dundrum. The McGrane Family with Cathy McEvoy (Fiddle) Con Butler (bass) Gerry Fitzpatrick (Dobro). Special Guests Billy Byrne & Kevin Cray (Folk), Alan Begley & Joe Ryan (Americana), Emma Butler & Aisling McCarthy (Contemporary)

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 30 Aug

Frank Ryan’s Bar, Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7

Every Thursday “Left Right & Centre” play a mix of blues & soul with a bit of rock&roll.

www.frankryans.com

The Bionic Rats

22:00, Thu 30 Aug

The Turk’s Head, Parliament Street, Dublin 2

The Bionic Rats play live Reggae and Ska every Thursday in Turk’s Head from 22:00. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TURKSHEADDUBLIN

Friday 31 Aug

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John Connolly – Book Launch

18:30 – 20:00, Fri 31 Aug

Gutter Bookshop, Cow’s Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 8

John Connolly’s thriller “The Wrath of Angels” is being launched in the Gutter Bookshop. Admission is free.

gutterbookshop.com/events.html

The Cold 100

22:30, Fri 31 Aug

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

“The Cold 100”, a band that I am trying to hear for months and never managed to get to, will perform in Whelan’s on Friday in “The Midnight Hour”. So the gig will start at midnight, but it will only be free if you are there before 22:30.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/archives/13681

Events Coming Up

Dublin Mountain Partnership Walk – Shankill to Carrickgollogan (Moderate)

Sat 25 Aug: 11:00

Meeting point: Brady’s car park in Shankill at 11:00 sharp

A pleasant walk with Moderate difficulty from Brady’s car park Shankill through Rathmichael Wood to Carrickgollogan where the walkers will see the Old Lead mine chimney and the remains of the mined area. The walk then returns to Shankill. Information will be given on various points of interest. Distance: 10km
Participation is free, but booking is essential: Contact dmprangers@gmail.com giving your name and mob no and the reference “Walk No 3 Sat 25 Aug”. To ensure your place book before 12:00 on Fri 24 Aug. For more information on the walk contact denis.reidy@coillte.ie and check www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/event_information/?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=221&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=46

Dublin Mountain Partnership Walk – Tibradden + Fairy Castle (Moderate)

Sun 26 Aug: 11:00

Meeting point: Tibradden car park at 11:00 sharp

A pleasant walk with moderate difficulty from Tibradden car park up onto DMW trail to summit of Fairy Castle passing a prehistoric tomb on the way. The walk continues up to summit of Fairy Castle at 537 Mtrs where you will get panoramic views of Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow, (bring your camera) The walk then descends down northwards to DMP viewing point before it continues on forest road toward Kilmashogue wood. Then ascend via Wicklow Way trail to join the Tibradden DMW again. The walk finishes back down to the car park. Distance: 11.5 km
Particiaption is free, but booking is essential: Cotnact contact dmprangers@gmail.com giving your name and mob no and the reference “Walk No 4 Sun 26 Aug”. To ensure your place book before 12:00 on Fri 24 Aug. For more information on the walk contact denis.reidy@coillte.ie or check www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/event_information/?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=221&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=46

Dublin today – listening to immigrants who have made Dublin City home

Sat 15 Sept – 10:00-13:00

Wood Quay Venue, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8

The Dublin City Community Forum invites you to participate in a workshop entitled ‘Dublin today – listening to immigrants who have made Dublin city home’ on Sat 15 Sept from 10:00-13:00.

This facilitated half-day session is an opportunity for immigrants who live and work locally to share their experiences, ideas and concerns about making Dublin City home. Information captured from the ‘Dublin today’ event will be documented by Dublin Community Television (DCTV) and presented to Dublin City Development Board and Dublin City Council.
If you would like to attend, register by completing the online form:
docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDY3eXRGY2lTWW9iMkFoMHQ4OW9mYlE6MQ#gid=0
If you have any queries contact Barry at barry@dctv.ie
Due to the limited number of places, interested parties MUST REGISTER for this event.
www.dublin.ie/city-development-board/community-forum-upcoming_events.htm

Dublin Talks – Royal Irish Academy

Mon 03 Sept: 18:00

Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Celebrating Innovation in Dublin, 6 sepakers will have 6 minutes to share their 6 big ideas.

Want to find out what Ireland’s next big idea is? DublinTalks.ie has the answer. “DublinTalks.ie is a series of inspiring talks by and about Irish people with big and interesting ideas and they want to share their ideas with you. From genetics and cancer research to marine biology and economics – we have something to suit everybody’s interests.
Each of our speakers will have just six minutes to tell the audience what their big idea is without the use of PowerPoint, notes or podiums – challenging even for the most experienced public speakers. Light refreshments will be served after the event where the audience will have a chance to mingle with the speakers and ask them any questions that they may have.
Admission is free, but booking is essential on the website.

Speakers on 03 Sept are
Peter Heffernan (Marine Institute), Rose Anne Kenny (TCD & TILDA), Ivan Coulter (Sigmoid Pharma), Pete Lunn (ESRI), Kevin McDonnell (UCD), John Dunne (Intune Networks)

This is odd

Please note: This section contains observations taken from the world I live in that strike me as odd. I express my personal opinion and you might not share it. If you are easily offended by opinions that are not identical with your own, please don’t read this section. ;-)

New Number Plates needed according to car industry

Sometimes you read something in the newspaper and you have to read it twice because it is soo unbelievable. An article in the Independent today was one of these situations. ….and I still can’t believe it!

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) is discussing a new number plate system with the government. The article starts explaining that this is because of the superstition that is connected to the number 13 and because they expect that people will not buy cars next year so that they won’t have to drive around with the number 13. But then it continues to explain that we should have TWO number plates every year so that a car that is bought in July can show that it is newer than a car that is bought in January.

I don’t get it on two counts! Let’s assume somebody is superstitious. What will he or she do next year? Hibernate for 12 months? Or maybe just get on with it. If he/she hibernates he/she will not buy a car anyway. If he/she gets on with it and just deals with the fact that years are counted in numbers, then the number 13 shouldn’t be a problem.

The other issues is equally intriguing. If I would plan to buy a car, I would check when that car was registered first, The car registration documents clearly state that and no number plate is required to state it.

Actually I have an even better idea! Get rid of the year on the number plate completely like it is the case in most countries in the world. Having a year there brings no advantage it only puts some people under more psychological pressure because of the “shame” of having an old car.
Oh and the third shocking thing about this article? That the government is talking to the gombeens from SIMI about this ridiculous idea!

www.independent.ie/national-news/2013-number-plates-to-be-changed-to-avoid-unlucky-13-3208978.html

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