Dublin Event Guide 526: Rose Festival, Big Slide, Wings Food Festival, Liberties Festival,

July 15th, 2017
DEG Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)

No. 526 | 14 July 2017

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Hi all!

A new weekend with plenty of free events is here. The City Spectacular was great last week and this week it is the Dublin City Rose Festival in St. Anne’s Park. It is a very different type of event, but also very popular.

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July is a good month for events anyway. Do you have plans for holidays? If you read the Dublin Event Guide regularly you have all the tools to make holidays in Dublin, – even if you live the whole year here. I bet you could do something you have NEVER done before every day during holidays in Dublin and – if you have an open mind – you wouldn’t get bored once. Sun, Beach and Mojitos are not as great as in some other places, but the rest if totally acceptable. :-)

The feckin money situation is getting more and more worrying and I really would prefer to focus on something else instead of harping on about it every week. BUT it is looking grim. In 15 days we will have to find EUR 320 just to cover the bills. That’s how much we are down. :-O Please please help via PayPal here even if you have a few Euro, everything counts!!

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Have an event-full weekend and week,

–Joerg

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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-mail magazine? If your week was great, you might not need it, but most of us had some challenging moments in the last week and there could be more in the coming week and this section is for the people that want to overcome the hurdles, achieve more and remember that despite all, life is great!

This week I have chosen a song!! Shane Ericks beautifully sings one of the best known songs from The Carpenters. It is “I am on the top of the world” and this week’s feel good message is to look at the world and look down at creation being amazed and grateful. We live in an amazing world and we are lucky to live here and now!

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This week only Susan J was so great to help! Thank you! Your help is much needed and VERY much appreciated. But things are looking VERY serious oon the financial side at the moment!

Without donations the Dublin Event Guide will not continue arriving in your Inbox every week! Your donation will benefit EVERY Dublin Event Guide reader, but no donations will eventually kill this resource for Dublin.

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All events listed in this Event Guide are free of any admission charges (or at least appear to be free) unless otherwise stated. I try to find confirmation in all cases and do my best to double-check the information. However errors can happen and therefore no guarantee for correctness can be given.

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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.

This weekend I suggest that you either go to the Liberties Festival or to the Rose Festival in St. Anne’s Park or to the Bray Wings Festival. Three good choices depending on your likes!

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Competitions

Castle Dracula – Ticket Competition

Every Saturday – 18:30-21:00
Castle Dracula, (next to Westwood Fitness Club, Clontarf, Dublin 3

Did you know that Dublin has a “Castle Dracula” and that it is just a stone-throw away from where Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula’s story, was born in Clontarf?

Castle Dracula is Dublin’s a very unique venue and a great show for grown-ups on a night out. Enter this incredible Irish Castle Dracula Attraction and travel back in time to enjoy a heart-thumping visit to Castle Dracula. You will meet the weird and wonderful characters from the story of Dracula and learn about Irish writer Bram Stoker, who wrote Dracula and was born beside Castle Dracula in Dublin. Brave guests journey through the dark castle tunnels, over spinning bridges to Lucy’s courtyard, up to Dracula’s lair and down to the world’s only Graveyard Theatre for a show where they promise not to bite, unless..
Castle Dracula is a really fun experience like nothing else.

Shows are every Saturday evening and admission is EUR 25 per person or EUR 50 for the VIP treatment. Find out all details on www.castledracula.ie/ and you can buy your tickets via the website or you can ring 01-8512151.

The show is not suitable for children under 14, for pregnant women, for people with a heart condition or for people with a “Fear of Fun”. (Strobe Lighting & Smoke Effects are used.)

I have been at the show a few years ago and I really liked it and would recommend it. Lots of fun, laughter and spookiness.

Have a look at the website and watch the short video at the top! www.castledracula.ie/

Castle Dracula has made a pair of tickets available for a competition in the Dublin Event Guide and the winner is Magdalena Kaczmarczyk. Congratulations!

www.castledracula.ie/ and www.facebook.com/Castle

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Dublin is booming: Temple Bar Pub and Guinness Storehouse

Two media reports this week seem to indicate that Dublin is booming again. We had that before, but will it last this time?

The first one here, is about the Temple Bar Pub and the fact that it made a profit of EUR 3.29m last year, with a gross profit of EUR 10.3m. That is a HELL of a lot of pints even at crazy Temple Bar prices. Since the gross profit is the total revenue minus the cost of goods, the actual cost for the drink has already been subtracted. And if you divide that amount by 363, then you come to a gross profit of more than 28k per DAY!

And in the second report here, the Guinness Storehouse has announced that they will spend EUR 16m to expand the Storehouse, which includes a plan to double the size of the Gravity Bar on top of the building. Works will start in the beginning of 2018 and will be finished by 2019. Coincidentally the amount they will invest is “just” EUR 1 per visitor for ALL visitors since 2000: 16.5m visitors came to the Storehouse since it opened in 2000.

There is clearly a lot of money in Dublin…at least the pub and pub/drink-related businesses seem to have it.

By buying through the ads in this Dublin Event Guide, you help the Dublin Event Guide! Thanks!

Summer of Heritage 2017

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown is the leading example in the whole Greater Dublin area of top class historic events for everybody and Dublin City really could learn from them!

The Summer of Heritage programme of events is a series of 30 free guided tours run by the Heritage Office of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council from 26 June until 03 September. The tours are suitable for families, historic groups and individuals interested in local history and some of the locations/tours are The Oratory, Seapoint Martello Tower, Holy Trinity Church Kiliney, Historic Dundrum, Kill Abbey, Obelisk Stillorgan, James Joyce Tower, Historic Blackrock, The Metals, Dun Laoghaire Harbour Walk, National Maritime Museum, Dalkey Castle, Monkstown Castle.
Most tours happen a number of times during the week and the full programme can be downloaded here.

Opportunities

The former “Opportunities” section is now the place where the weekly nationwide clever event map from our new sponsor Energia will be featured. Full details about the events on the map are on the Energia blog: gturl.eu/Energia_wk28

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 www.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.

Hot Press Covers Exhibition

20 April – 08 September (Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 12:00-17:00)

National Photographic Archive, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Hot Press Magazine is celebrating its 40st birthday in June of this year and this exhibition in the National Photographic Archive will show every single Hot Press Cover from the last 40 years. A piece of music history of Ireland from 1977 until today.

Admission is free.

Oddly, the end date of this exhibition can not be found anywhere.

www.hotpress.com/coversexhibition/

Exhibition of Traditional Boats of Ireland

30 June – 27 July (10:00-17:00)

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

An Art in the Park exhibition of illustrations of Traditional Boats of Ireland by Donal MacPolin will take place.

Admission is free.

Saturday 15 Jul

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 15 Jul

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/

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 15 Jul

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

Park Runs: Malahide, Cabinteely, Shanganah, Marlay, Raheny

09:30 – 13:00, Sat 15 Jul

Malahide Park, Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin

Parkrun Ireland is organising free weekly runs in parks. It is a timed run over 5km and participation is completely free, but registration before your first parkrun is required.

A whole range of Parkruns take place every week (and if you know some more, please tell me):
+ Malahide Park, Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin
+ Cabinteely Park, Old Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18
+ Shanganagh Park, Shankill, Co. Dublin
+ Marlay Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin, Co. Dublin
+ St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5
+ Father Collins Park, Donaghmeade/Clongriffin, Dublin 13
+ Tymon Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24
+ Bushy Park, Terenure, Dublin 6

www.parkrun.ie/

SuperNatural Food Market

09:30 – 15:30, Sat 15 Jul

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

The Green Door Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 15 Jul

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Green Door Market is a new indoor food/Farmer’s Market that takes place just a few doors down from the Dublin Food Co-op at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Admission is free.

Opening hours are Thu-Fri 12:00-19:00 and Sat 09:30-16:00.

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 15 Jul

Belgard Road, Dublin 24

The Belgard Weekend Market is an indoor market with stalls with handcraft (incl. designer jewellery, aran jumpers and wool, christening robes and shawls, cards and cross stitch), household items, bric and brac, furniture, flowers, make-up, clothes, shoes, showers, upholstery, toys, kitchens, cafe, army memorabilia, collectors items, sweets, handbags books, blinds, party shop, tools and more.

It is open every Saturday and Sunday and is located in the Glen Abbey complex (opposite Jacobs) on Belgard Road.

www.facebook.com/belgardmarket

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 15 Jul

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

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

www.jamestownmarket.com/

Marlay Park Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sat 15 Jul

Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

The County Council Market (CoCo) in Marlay Park is taking place every Saturday and Sunday. You will find a wide range of products. There will be food to eat there and food to cook at home but also crafts and arts and books and lots more.

www.dlrcoco.ie/en/parks-outdoors/markets

Rose Festival – St. Anne’s Park

10:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Jul

St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5

The Rose Festival in St. Anne’s Park this Saturday and Sunday is a yearly family-friendly day out in this big park in Clontarf. There will be lots of food and other stalls, arts exhibition, Viking display, children’s entertainment, the Wolly Ward Petting Zoo will be there, an Archaeology workshop for kids, the Big Bear Planetarium, Free horse & carriage rides, Tai Chi demonstration, carousel and climbing tower.

In addition there will be lots of live music and dance from 11:30-17:30 with
Brian Boru, Dublin Bluegrass Collective, JeJune, SwingtTime, The Rats Deppers, Belly Dancers Zoryanna & Ferasha, Tango Fiesta. And the World Wutherings Heights Day will feature (see separate listing in this Dublin Event Guide).

The Rose Festival is really a great event and I definitely suggest that you pack in the family and go there for a relaxing afternoon. For the last few years the peak time for the roses (there is a rose garden) was over when the festival happened, but there is plenty of other activities.

Admission is free, parking in the park is available but does cost a fee. I can’t remember if it was EUR 3 or EUR 5 last year.

A downloadable flyer can be found here.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-parks-visit-park-st-annes-park/st-anne%E2%80%99s-rose

Temple Bar Markets

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 15 Jul

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

The Story of the Capital – Exhibition in Dublin City Hall

10:00 – 17:15, Sat 15 Jul

City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2

Dublin City Hall has a museum/exhibition in the basement, called “The Story of the Capital”, it is an exhibition that you should definitely check out at some stage.

To celebrate the Easter Rising Anniversary, admission to that exhibititon was free in 2016, but lucky for us, Dublin City decided to also waive the admission charge for 2017.

Opening hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:15.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-recreation-culture-cityhall/exhibition

Wings Food Festival in Bray

10:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Chicken Wing lovers can indulge in their passion at the Wings Food Festival in Bray on Saturday and Sunday. There will be 4 food providers selling their different type of Chicken Wings, but if wings are not your things ;-) you will find another 30 street food stalls as well. Wing competitions will be one feature of the weekend, but there are also craft vendors, BBQ Demos and some live music with Niall Donnelly, Jamie Duff and there will be DJs.

wingsfoodfest.com/

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 15 Jul

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/

Terenure Bushy Park Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sat 15 Jul

Bushy Park, Tempelogue Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W

The Terenure Bushy Park Market is taking place every weekk. The market has more than 30 stalls, offering a whole variety of foods and crafts.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/bushyparkmarket

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 15 Jul

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

98FM Big Slide Festival Events

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Jul

Amphitheatre, Dublin City Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8

The 98Fm Big Slide is a 80 metres long water slide on Winetavern Street (that’s the street from Christ Church Catehdral to the Liffey). Sounds cool, but if you think you will be able to have a go, forget it!!!! Only ticket holder will get a chance to use the slide and tickets were given out on 98FM.

In fact this event was sooo disappointing last year that I wouldn’t even mention it if not one big change had been made. This year, there is a little festival at the Amphitheatre in the park between Christ Church and Dublin City Council HQ, just next to Winetavern Street with performances from Hit Machine Drummers, stilt walkers, jugglers, a circus skills workshop, a dunk tank with Jump Juice, a free fitness class with Ger Conroy and an outdoor screening of The LEGO Batman Movie.

So forget the slide and go to these events on Saturday:
12:00-13:00 Hit Machine Drummers
13:00-15:00 Circus Skills Workshop
15:00-16:30 Movie Screening: The Lego Batman Movie
16:30-18:00 Hit Machine Drummers

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On Sunday the events are:
12:30-13:30 Ger Conroy Fitness Class
13:30-15:30 Circus Skills Workshop
15:30-17:00 Movie Screening: The Lego Batman Movie
17:00-18:30 Hit Machine Drummers

Admission to the festival events is free and no booking required.

www.98fm.com/event-info

Art & Craft Mini Market

12:00 – 20:00, Sat 15 Jul

In-Spire Galerie, 56 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1

The In-Spire Galerie in Gardiner Street is inviting to an Art & Craft Mini-Market on Saturday and Sunday.

There will be prints, shabby chic furniture, ceramics, jewellery, home accessories and more. On Saturday a wine reception will take place from 18:00.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1370278069699088

Best Little Market

12:00 – 17:00, Sat 15 Jul

The Vintage Inn, 74 Irishtown Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4

The Best Little Market is a new Arts & Crafts and flea market in the Vintage Inn pub in Ringsend.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1495825533774925/

Children’s Puppet Playtime + Puppet Show

12:00 – 15:30, Sat 15 Jul

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15

Some Puppet Show events take place on Saturday and Sunday:

“Children’s Puppet Playtime” is your chance to perform your own puppet show at Famleigh House. Admission is free and access is on first come, first served basis. The time slos are 12:00-13:00 and 14:30-15:30.

At 13:30 and at 16:00 a Puppet Show with Julie Rose McCormick will take place. Admission is free for that as well and access is also on first come, first served basis.

On Sunday there is also Music on the Bandstand with the Blanchardstown Brass Band.

www.farmleigh.ie/events/Title,38084,en.html

Gorgeous Gardens Masterclass

12:00 – 13:30, Sat 15 Jul

Liffey Valley Retail Park, Fonthill Road, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22

Garden designer Diarmuid Gavin will run a “Gorgeous Gardens Masterclass” at The Retail Park Liffey Valley on Saturday. It will take place in the car park in front of The Range and admission is free.

Diarmuid Gavin will talk, give demonstrations and a do a Q&A session with all guests. The topics will include working with small spaces, bringing the outdoors indoors and pet friendly gardens and more.

There will be giveaways for adults and kids so bring the whole family along.

www.facebook.com/theretailpark.liffeyvalley/

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Jul

Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1

The weekly Ha’penny Flea Market is an indoor market in the Grand Social Pub, which offers vintage Men and Women’s clothing, contemporary crafts, books, DVDs, vinyl records, vintage and handmade jewellery, vintage hair styles, art, photography and much more. Grand Social’s Bar and Gourmet Coffee options are available.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/

Military Guard Ceremony

12:00 – 13:00, Sat 15 Jul

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

A Ceremonial Military Guard will parade at the site of the “National Memorial to Members of the Defence Forces who died in the Service of the State”, at Merrion Square during July and August. Ceremonies will take place at the pyramid at Merrion Square opposite the back entrance to the Dail, every Saturday from 15 July to 19 August 2015.

Units from different sections of the Defence Forces (Army, Air Corps and Naval Service) will participate in this Military Guard Ceremony to remember their comrades. Every week different units will be involved and the details of the ceremony and the participating units are described on the website below.

www.military.ie/en/info-centre/df-ceremonial/ceremonial-military-guard/

SOUND CHECK – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The exhibition “SOUND CHECK” (09 June – 24 September) in the Science Gallery is looking the influence sound has on our life. THe exhibition looks at lots of interesting ways to create sound.

It is highly interactive exhibition with lots of oppoertunities to create sound/make noise. Some of the main exhibits are a big sound pinball table, a synthesiser on a bike, musical swings, a room full of Moog Synthesiser equipment, a Uranium controlled Xylophone and there are fice “Sonic Bikes” that you cyn pre-book and loan out for a 1 hour guided tour in Dublin.

The exhibition is suitable for ALL ages, even younger children will be able to take part and nobody will be bored.

Use the help of the amazing mediators, who can explain everything you see, especially if you don’t want to read all the explanations that are next to every exhibit.

The Science Gallery has very visitor friendly opening hours of Tue-Fri 12:00-20:00 and Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00.

Admission is free.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/soundcheck/

National Gallery Tour

12:30 – 15:15, Sat 15 Jul

National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2

This National Gallery tour will introduce you to some fascinating stories behind the National Gallery’s conservation and refurbishment project and will then show you key works from the newly conserved and hung National Collection.

Admission is free. Meet at the Merrion Square Information Desk.

This tour will take place from 12:30-13:15 and again from 14:30-15:15

www.nationalgallery.ie/tour-7

Sonic Bike Experience (Ya Slip Ta Bang) – Science Gallery

12:30, Sat 15 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

As part of the current “Sound Check” exhibition in the Science Gallery you can rent out a bike to experience Dublin in a completely different way:

Ya slip ta bang is an interactive composition mapped over the streets of Dublin that will unfold for you as you ride ‘sonic bikes’ along specific routes of the city. Accompanied by electronic music, the composition tells the story of recovering he roin addict Lucy Dolan as she returns to the city, revisiting important places in her life.

The sonic bike is a bicycle with frame-mounted speakers that plays different sounds and music dependent on where the cyclist goes and how fast they ride, via a mounted location-sensitive system.

The bikes can be rented for free for up to 1 hour on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturday and Sunday between 12:30 and 16:00. The rules and conditions are on the website below and that is also where you book the bikes.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2017/07/yasliptabangsonicbikeexperience0

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Sat 15 Jul

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

Archive at Lunchtime screenings take place Saturdays (Double Bill), Mondays and Wednesdays. The programme is changing weekly now (instead of monthly as in the past). To find out what film(s) will be screened go to www.ifi.ie/whatson/now-showing-coming-soon/ and look for “Archive at Lunchtime” on the right. Admission is free.

www.ifi.ie/

Grand Dublin Swim

13:00, Sat 15 Jul

Custom House, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1

The Grand Dublin Swim is not a free event for participants, but watching is free.

There will be a number of races in the Liffey from 13:00. The schedule is

13:00 5km and 10km swimmer
15:00 Fun swim 250m and 750m
15:30 Intermediate and Advance 1600m
16:00 Leinster Open Sea 1600m Female Swimmers
17:00 Leinster Open Sea 1600m Male Swimmers
18:00 Elite Swimmers 1600m

www.facebook.com/events/1277082342408316

The Bernard Shaw Flea Market

13:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Jul

The Bernard Shaw, 12 Richmond Street South, Dublin 8

The Bernard Shaw Flea Market is a weekly market (every Saturday) with approx 16 stalls, music, pizzas from the Big Blue Bus and the Bernard Shaw Garden Bar. Expect vintage clothes, shoes, jewellery, art, records, bric-a-brac and more and DJs will provide the entertainment.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/bernardshawfleamarket/

The Most Wuthering Heights Day

13:00 – 16:00, Sat 15 Jul

St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5

“Wuthering Heights” is a song by Kate Bush from 1978 that became her best known song. There were two official music videos and one of them was the “red dress video” with a unique (and in my opinion as a non-dancer, VERY odd dance). You can watch it here www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW3gKKiTvjs

On the “The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever” on Saturday the main activity will be a group performance of THAT dance. Meeting point is at the corner of St. Anne’s Park at the junction of Clontarf Road with Mount Prospect Avenue, near Yang’s Restaurant.

The planned schedule is
13:00 Meet-up
13:15-14:15 Learning of the dance routine and rehearsal
14:15-15:00 Picnic (bring your own food)
15:00-15;15 Final rehearsal, before moving to the stage area for 15:15
15:30-16:00 Group performance in front of the main stage at the Dublin City Rose Festival

It is a slightly mad event I think, but it is popular, so why not!! 664 people have declared on the Facebook event page that they will be there, Only a fraction will actually come, but it seems as this event has the finger on the pulse of what people want. ;-)

Admission is free and no tickets are required.

www.facebook.com/events/443302212728193/

“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour

14:00 – 16:00, Sat 15 Jul

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

“These Are a Few of My Favourite Things” is the title of a Walking Tour that Emily Gallagher runs every Saturday. It is an alternative Arts and Culture Trail and she will bring you to “Dublin’s Best Cafes, Bars, Markets, Unusual Stores, Galleries, Theatres, Arts Spaces, and more! And hear some tales you’ve never heard before!”

The tours are free but donations are welcome and booking is required via myfavouritesdublincitywalktour@gmail.com or 085-2725095

www.dublincitywalkingtours.com/

Chester Beatty Library – Guided Tour

14:00, Sat 15 Jul

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Every Saturday a free guided tour will take place in the Chester Betty Library. The tour starts at 14:00.

In addition there is another free tour every Wednesday at 13:00 and one on Sundays at 15:00

www.cbl.ie/Plan-A-Visit/What-s-On.aspx

Eason Story Time for children

14:00, Sat 15 Jul

Eason, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

Every Saturday a kid’s book will be read in 27 Eason’s stores all over Ireland. In O’Connell Street the reading takes place at 14:00. In the other Eason Stores, the times vary between 11:00 and 15:00 (see website below). Suitable for age 0-6 with their parents.

Admission is free.

www.easonedition.com/event/eason-story-time/?instance_id=8176

National War Memorial Gardens – Guided Tour

14:00, Sat 15 Jul

Irish National War Memorial Gardens, off South Circular Road, Dublin, Islandbridge, Dublin 8

A weekly tour of the National War Memorial Gardens will take every Saturday from March until the end of October.

Admission is free. “Meet inside the gates” it says here.

Ones to Watch – Summer Watch Festival 2017 – Gigs

19:30, Sat 15 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Ones to Watch Summer Festival “Summer Watch 2017” will bring over 20 bands of new Irish talent to Whelan’s. From 13-16 July the over 20 of the best and brightest emerging acts will perform and admission to all gigs is free.

On Saturday, the line-up will be:

20:30-21:00 Motions
21:15-21:45 CPNHGN
22:00-22:30 MUNKY
22:45-23:15 Brass Phantoms
23:30-00:00 Third Smoke

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/otw-summer-watch-2017-2/

Carlinhos Cruz – Gig

21:00, Sat 15 Jul

Wigwam, 54 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1

Carlinhos Cruz, Brazilian singer-songwriter will perform a modern fusion of traditional Brazilian rhythms and contemporary, soulful melodies.

You will hear music from his recent E.P “Do Outro Lado” and some new material from his upcoming album

He will be joined on stage by Henrique Franco on drums, Djaman on bass and Dani Barilli on guitar.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1936064726608857

Cula Bula’s Trad Max Apocalypse – Gig

21:00, Sat 15 Jul

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Cula Bula’s Trad Max Apocalypse will play a gig in Sin E on Saturday.

Admission is free.

sin-e.ie/events/cula-bula/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 15 Jul

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard has live music every Friday and Saturday. Many of the performers are established and very good bands. The upcoming gigs are detailed on the website below. Admission is always free.

www.stillorganorchard.com/specials/

Soul Revival – Gig

21:00, Sat 15 Jul

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Soul Revival will play Soul Hits at this gig in Bray.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/soul-revival3

The Midnight Revellers – Gig

21:00, Sat 15 Jul

Palmerstown House, Old Lucan Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20

The Midnight Revellers play a gig in Palmerstown House Pub.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/palmerstownhouse

A Weekend Away / Key – Gig

22:30, Sat 15 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

5-piece blues/rock band “A Weekend Away” from Limerick will play a gig and “Key” will provide support with a completely different style. Key are influenced by 60s psychedelic noir, rap and hip hop beats.

Admission is free before 22:30 or if you sign up to the guest list.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/midnight-hour-w-a-weekend-away/

Slipstream – Gig

22:30, Sat 15 Jul

Kennedy’s Pub, 132 Drumcondra Road Lower, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

The band Slipstream will play in Kennedy’s Pub and admission is free. No other information was provided!

www.facebook.com/events/279524365787465

Red Hot Copy Peppers – Gig

23:00, Sat 15 Jul

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

The Red Hot CHilli Pepper Tribute band “Red Hot Copy Peppers” will be in the Mezz for a gig.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/829884363852812

The Gods – Gig

23:00, Sat 15 Jul

The Bowery, 196 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6

The Gods is a great high-energy party/cover band and they will play a gig in the Bowery.

Admission is free.

thebowery.ie/calander/

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Car Boot Sales – Ballymun

08:00 – 13:00, Sun 16 Jul

Trinity Comprehensive Secondary School, Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9

In addition to the Saturday Car Boot Sale in Tallaght, Irish Car Boot Sales run a weekly Sunday Car Boot Sales in Ballymun.

Admission for buyers is free.

www.facebook.com/irishcarboot

Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Jul

Belgard Road, Dublin 24

The Belgard Weekend Market is an indoor market with stalls with handcraft (incl. designer jewellery, aran jumpers and wool, christening robes and shawls, cards and cross stitch), household items, bric and brac, furniture, flowers, make-up, clothes, shoes, showers, upholstery, toys, kitchens, cafe, army memorabilia, collectors items, sweets, handbags books, blinds, party shop, tools and more.

It is open every Saturday and Sunday and is located in the Glen Abbey complex (opposite Jacobs) on Belgard Road.

www.facebook.com/belgardmarket

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Jul

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

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

www.jamestownmarket.com

Magazine Fort – FOUR Guided Tours

10:00 – 16:30, Sun 16 Jul

Magazine Fort, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

The Magazine Fort in Phoenix Park is unusually neglected and at the same time unusually rich in history. Many have seen it as a barred off concrete fortress in a corner of Phoenix Park and even more don’t even know or have forgotten that it exists. The old Phoenix House, the home of the British Viceroy, was on the site where the fort was built from the early 17th century and then in 1734 the Fort was built and extended in 1801.

In 1916 the Fort was raided by the rebels who expected to find a lot of explosives there, but found the Fort nearly empty. In 1939 the IRA raided the Fort and stole more than a million rounds of ammunition, but most of it was recovered over the following weeks.

Since 1988, the Irish Army doesn’t use the Fort anymore and gave it back to the Office of Public Works (OPW), but not much good has happened to the Fort in the last 28 years (!!) and there were numerous speculations about the reasons for that.

Finally since last year, guided tours were provided and were meant to run for three months until end of October 2016. But the interest was so great that the OPW decided to continue the tours with a reduced schedule over the winter. And since 02 April there will be tours again every Friday and Sunday at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 + 15:00 and only 20 places are available on each tour.

Tickets are available at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on a first come, first served basis and can not be pre-booked. A shuttle bus will bring the ticket holders to the Fort.

www.phoenixpark.ie/visitorinformation/magazinefort/#d.en.36668

Marlay Park Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sun 16 Jul

Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

The County Council Market (CoCo) in Marlay Park is taking place every Saturday and Sunday. You will find a wide range of products. There will be food to eat there and food to cook at home but also crafts and arts and books and lots more.

www.dlrcoco.ie/en/parks-outdoors/markets

Merrion Square Open Air Gallery

10:00 – 18:30, Sun 16 Jul

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/

Rose Festival – St. Anne’s Park

10:00 – 18:00, Sun 16 Jul

St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5

The Rose Festival in St. Anne’s Park this Saturday and Sunday is a yearly family-friendly day out in this big park in Clontarf. There will be lots of food and other stalls, arts exhibition, Viking display, children’s entertainment, the Wolly Ward Petting Zoo will be there, an Archaeology workshop for kids, the Big Bear Planetarium, Free horse & carriage rides, Tai Chi demonstration, carousel and climbing tower.

In addition there will be lots of live music and dance from 11:30-17:30 with
Brian Boru, Dublin Bluegrass Collective, JeJune, SwingtTime, The Rats Deppers, Belly Dancers Zoryanna & Ferasha, Tango Fiesta. And the World Wutherings Heights Day will feature (see separate listing in this Dublin Event Guide).

The Rose Festival is really a great event and I definitely suggest that you pack in the family and go there for a relaxing afternoon. For the last few years the peak time for the roses (there is a rose garden) was over when the festival happened, but there is plenty of other activities.

Admission is free, parking in the park is available but does cost a fee. I can’t remember if it was EUR 3 or EUR 5 last year.

A downloadable flyer can be found here.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-parks-visit-park-st-annes-park/st-anne%E2%80%99s-rose

Wings Food Festival in Bray

10:00 – 18:00, Sun 16 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Chicken Wing lovers can indulge in their passion at the Wings Food Festival in Bray on Saturday and Sunday. There will be 4 food providers selling their different type of Chicken Wings, but if wings are not your things ;-) you will find another 30 street food stalls as well. Wing competitions will be one feature of the weekend, but there are also craft vendors, BBQ Demos and some live music with Niall Donnelly, Jamie Duff and there will be DJs.

wingsfoodfest.com/

Brocante Furniture & Vintage Market

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Jul

Green Door Market, 18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Brocante Market will take place on Sunday. It is a collection of antiques, furniture, vintage jewellery, collectables and curiosities from the past and present, second-hand, refurbished, antique and hand-crafted stuff for your house and garden. If you are an interior designer or just have and eye for style and are looking for a special piece or maybe a bargain then this is the market for you. The market is held every 3rd Sunday of the month.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/thebrocantemarket

Children’s Art Cart – Workshop – Phoenix Park

11:00 – 12:30, Sun 16 Jul

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

Every Sunday (with a few exceptions) an art workshop takes place for children from 6-11 years of age. Admission is free and children must be accompanied by an adult.

The themes for the workshop are:
16 July Explore the Walled Garden
23 July Draw Flowers from the Walled Garden
30 July Farmer Ann

The full list can be found here phoenixpark.ie/media/phoenix-park-programme-of-events-2017.pdf

Dun Laoghaire Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 16 Jul

People’s Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

A weekly market with lots of food, but also many other products (art & crafts, books, etc) takes place every Sunday in the beautiful People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire. It is a very popular market and with around 50 vendors also one of the bigger markets.

www.dlrcoco.ie/en/parks-outdoors/markets

Palestrina Choir

11:00, Sun 16 Jul

St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 83 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1

The well known Palestrina Choir sing every Sunday at the mass in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. They sing complete masterworks by Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak, Palestrina, de Victoria, usually accompanied by Prof. Gerard Gillen on the organ, who often also plays a solo piece.

www.procathedral.ie/music/this-week

Rumble in the Jumble – Market

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Jul

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

Rumble in the Jumble is a market in the Dublin food co-op with arts, crafts, vintage, vinyl and more.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/DublinFoodCoOp/

Family Drop-in Creative Corner

11:30 – 13:30, Sun 16 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The National Gallery is running a series of free themed family drop-in workshops from 11:30-13:30 on Sundays.

Inspired by the collection and the exhibitions in the National Gallery, these workshops are suitable for all ages from approx. 18 months to age 8. You can choose to stay for as long or as short a time as works for you.

The space will be divided by age and ability, and each child will be encouraged by Artist and NGI Education Assistant Caomhán Mac Con Iomaire and the week’s guest artist to create their own work on the week’s theme.

Admission is free and no booking required. Numbers are limited to 40 people at any one time but you can drop in and out whenever it suits you and as long as there is still space. Children have to be supervised at all times. The event takes place in the Atrium.

This week’s theme is: Artist vs Artist

www.nationalgallery.ie/drop-workshop-artist-vs-artist

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 16 Jul

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

National Gallery Tour

11:30 – 12:15, Sun 16 Jul

National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2

This National Gallery tour will introduce you to some fascinating stories behind the National Gallery’s conservation and refurbishment project and will then show you key works from the newly conserved and hung National Collection.

Admission is free. Meet at the Merrion Square Information Desk.

www.nationalgallery.ie/tour-10

Art & Craft Mini Market

12:00 – 20:00, Sun 16 Jul

In-Spire Galerie, 56 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1

The In-Spire Galerie in Gardiner Street is inviting to an Art & Craft Mini-Market on Saturday and Sunday.

There will be prints, shabby chic furniture, ceramics, jewellery, home accessories and more. On Saturday a wine reception will take place from 18:00.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1370278069699088

Blackrock Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 16 Jul

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/

Children’s Puppet Playtime + Puppet Show

12:00 – 15:30, Sun 16 Jul

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15

Some Puppet Show events take place on Saturday and Sunday:

“Children’s Puppet Playtime” is your chance to perform your own puppet show at Famleigh House. Admission is free and access is on first come, first served basis. The time slos are 12:00-13:00 and 14:30-15:30.

At 13:30 and at 16:00 a Puppet Show with Julie Rose McCormick will take place. Admission is free for that as well and access is also on first come, first served basis.

On Sunday there is also Music on the Bandstand with the Blanchardstown Brass Band.

www.farmleigh.ie/events/Title,38084,en.html

Guided Walks – Botanic Gardens

12:00 – 15:30, Sun 16 Jul

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Every Sunday, the National Botanic Gardens invite to two guided walks. The first one is at 12:00 and the second one at 14:30.

Admission is free.

www.botanicgardens.ie/educ/info.htm

SOUND CHECK – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 16 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The exhibition “SOUND CHECK” (09 June – 24 September) in the Science Gallery is looking the influence sound has on our life. THe exhibition looks at lots of interesting ways to create sound.

It is highly interactive exhibition with lots of oppoertunities to create sound/make noise. Some of the main exhibits are a big sound pinball table, a synthesiser on a bike, musical swings, a room full of Moog Synthesiser equipment, a Uranium controlled Xylophone and there are fice “Sonic Bikes” that you cyn pre-book and loan out for a 1 hour guided tour in Dublin.

The exhibition is suitable for ALL ages, even younger children will be able to take part and nobody will be bored.

Use the help of the amazing mediators, who can explain everything you see, especially if you don’t want to read all the explanations that are next to every exhibit.

The Science Gallery has very visitor friendly opening hours of Tue-Fri 12:00-20:00 and Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00.

Admission is free.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/soundcheck/

98FM Big Slide Festival Events

12:30 – 18:30, Sun 16 Jul

Amphitheatre, Dublin City Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8

The 98Fm Big Slide is a 80 metres long water slide on Winetavern Street (that’s the street from Christ Church Catehdral to the Liffey). Sounds cool, but if you think you will be able to have a go, forget it!!!! Only ticket holder will get a chance to use the slide and tickets were given out on 98FM.

In fact this event was sooo disappointing last year that I wouldn’t even mention it if not one big change had been made. This year, there is a little festival at the Amphitheatre in the park between Christ Church and Dublin City Council HQ, just next to Winetavern Street with performances from Hit Machine Drummers, stilt walkers, jugglers, a circus skills workshop, a dunk tank with Jump Juice, a free fitness class with Ger Conroy and an outdoor screening of The LEGO Batman Movie.

So forget the slide and go to these events on Sunday:
12:30-13:30 Ger Conroy Fitness Class
13:30-15:30 Circus Skills Workshop
15:30-17:00 Movie Screening: The Lego Batman Movie
17:00-18:30 Hit Machine Drummers

Admission to the festival events is free and no booking required.

www.98fm.com/event-info

Sonic Bike Experience (Ya Slip Ta Bang) – Science Gallery

12:30, Sun 16 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

As part of the current “Sound Check” exhibition in the Science Gallery you can rent out a bike to experience Dublin in a completely different way:

Ya slip ta bang is an interactive composition mapped over the streets of Dublin that will unfold for you as you ride ‘sonic bikes’ along specific routes of the city. Accompanied by electronic music, the composition tells the story of recovering he roin addict Lucy Dolan as she returns to the city, revisiting important places in her life.

The sonic bike is a bicycle with frame-mounted speakers that plays different sounds and music dependent on where the cyclist goes and how fast they ride, via a mounted location-sensitive system.

The bikes can be rented for free for up to 1 hour on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturday and Sunday between 12:30 and 16:00. The rules and conditions are on the website below and that is also where you book the bikes.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2017/07/yasliptabangsonicbikeexperience0

Arbour Hill Cemetery Tour

14:00, Sun 16 Jul

Arbour Hill Cemetery, Arbour Hill, Dublin 7

The cemetery at Arbour Hill is the last resting place of 14 of the leaders of the 1916 Rising. Among those buried there are Pádraig Pearse, James Connolly and Thomas Clarke. This tour every Sunday will focus on the context of the Rising and explore in detail the wording of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic.

No booking necessary. The meeting point is inside the cemetery gates.

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,36143,en.html

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 16 Jul

Dublin (various locations)

The “Dublin Sketchers” is an informal group of (hobby) artists who go somewhere different in Dublin every Sunday (e.g. National Museum, Maritime Museum, Dublin Flea Market, Farmleigh, Botanic Gardens, Dublin Castle, Science Gallery, …), 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 below or on their Facebook Page 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/

Hugh Lane Gallery – Guided Tour

14:00, Sun 16 Jul

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

Every Sunday a free tour takes place in the Hugh Lane Gallery.

Admission is free and booking is not required, but places are limited, so early arrival is recommended.

www.hughlane.ie/lectures/current/1431-free-sunday-tours-at-2pm-2016

Intercultural Tour in Japanese – Chester Beatty Library

14:00, Sun 16 Jul

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

An Intercultural Tour in Japanese with Community Ambassador Hiromi Anzai will take place in the Chester Beatty Library.

Admission is free. Meeting point is in the atrium of the Library.

www.cbl.ie/Plan-A-Visit/What-s-On.aspx

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 16 Jul

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 Portrait Workshop

14:30 – 16:00, Sun 16 Jul

National Museum, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History), 7 Benburb Street, Dublin 7

The Family Portrait Workshop is a special family art workshop inspired by the exhibition “Portrait of a Century”. Create your own interpretation of a portrait with artist Deirdre Rogers and an array of unusual and tactile materials from ReCreate. All art materials will be provided. Suitable for families with children 6-12.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01 6777444.

www.museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=3416

Chester Beatty Library – Guided Tour

15:00, Sun 16 Jul

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Every Sunday a free guided tour will take place in the Chester Betty Library. The tour starts at 15:00.

In addition there is another free tour every Wednesday at 13:00 and one on Saturdays at 14:00

www.cbl.ie/Plan-A-Visit/What-s-On.aspx

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 16 Jul

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

Treasures of the National Museum – Family Tour

15:00 – 15:45, Sun 16 Jul

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

This is a family tour of the iconic treasures in the National Museum, including the ‘Tara’ Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice.

Admission is free. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Meet at Reception. Suitable from Age 7.

www.museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=3349

Music Under The Bridges

16:30 – 18:30, Sun 16 Jul

Dublin (various locations)

City Kayaking, who run Kayak tours on the Liffey came up with an interesting idea: To get people to book their tour on the Liffey on Sunday afternoon, they are providing a unique music experience with “Music Under the Bridges”.

There will be a music performance under some of Dublin’s Liffey bridges and if you have booked a Kayak, you can “sit in the front row” and be in the exclusive audience. You can do that on the website below (but it is not free.)

There is a free component to it though: Even if you are on land at the bridge where the performance takes place, you will probably hear the music and can listen to the performance. Not in the front row, but better than not at all. ;-)

The performers listed are Pia Dunne, Fin Divilly, Bradley Girls.

The performances will be 20 minutes long and will take place under bridges near Ha’Penny Bridge. The Kayak tour will start at 16:30 so the first performance will be somewhat later.

citykayaking.com/index.php/music-under-the-bridges/

Bal Folk – European Folk Dance Session

17:00 – 21:00, Sun 16 Jul

Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

Travel around European traditional dancing culture without a ticket at the weekly Bal Folk Dance Sessions.

And if you don’t know how to dance, don’t worry! Workshops are provided and admission is free.

The “outdoor” version of the weekly dance continues in the Summerhouse at the lake in St. Stephen’s Green.

The social dance wills tart at 18:00 and a “Advanced Dances & Teaching Practice” will precede this from 17:00: www.facebook.com/events/859739147528485

www.facebook.com/events/130062624254457

The New Breadwinners – Bluegrass Gig

18:00, Sun 16 Jul

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

The New Breadwinners are a 3-piece Bluegrass band and they are playing every Sunday in the Leeson Longe.

Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

www.facebook.com/The-Leeson-Lounge-114810058553792

Wiley Fox Trad Session

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 16 Jul

Wiley Fox, 28 Eden Quay, Dublin 1

Every Sunday evening from 18:00-20:00, the Wiley Fox is hosting a trad session, where some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians will play for you.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/thewileyfox

Dixieland Jazzmen – Gig

18:30 – 20:30, Sun 16 Jul

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

The Dixeland Jazzmen play a weekly gig in Sin E. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub/

Jawbone – Acoustic Folk & Blues Night

19:00 – 21:00, Sun 16 Jul

Arthur’s Pub, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

At the Jawbone Gig night in Arthur’s Pub, Acoustic Folk & Blues will be performed every Sunday. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/pages/Jawbone-Dublin-Acoustic-Folk-Blues-Commune/724102984268967

www.facebook.com/ArthursPub

Ones to Watch – Summer Watch Festival 2017 – Gigs

19:30, Sun 16 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Ones to Watch Summer Festival “Summer Watch 2017” will bring over 20 bands of new Irish talent to Whelan’s. From 13-16 July the over 20 of the best and brightest emerging acts will perform and admission to all gigs is free.

On Sunday, the line-up will be:

20:30-21:00 Montauk Hotel
21:15-21:45 Rosborough
22:00-22:30 ROGUE
22:45-23:15 Long Tail
23:30-00:00 Military Road

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/otw-summer-watch-2017-3/

Smokehouse Blues Band – Gig

20:00, Sun 16 Jul

The Bowery, 196 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6

The Smokehouse Blues Band with Noel Bridgeman, Lee Meehan and Tommy Moore will be in the Bowery for a gig.

Admission is free.

thebowery.ie/calander/

Apollo Sessions

20:30, Sun 16 Jul

Bleeding Horse, 24 Upper Camden St., Dublin 2

Every Sunday this singer-songwriter night takes place in the Bleeding Horse in Camden St. from 8.30pm. It is an Open mic night and performers can just turn up and put their name on the list for that night.

www.facebook.com/apollosessions

Brian O’Brien – Gig

21:00, Sun 16 Jul

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Singer/Songwriter Brian O’Brien will play a gig in the Harbour Bar.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/brian-o-brien

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 00:00, Sun 16 Jul

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 Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of that there is some free ice cream. The line-up can be found via the Comedy Crunch Facebook Page (see link below).

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

Rhythm Rocker

21:00, Sun 16 Jul

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 with live music (Rockabilly) and DJs. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/rhythmrocker

The Jive Cats – Gig

22:00, Sun 16 Jul

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Rock ‘n’ Rock and Swing Band “The Jive Cats” will perform in the Mercantile every Sunday from 22:00.

Admission is free.

dublinsessions.ie/the-mercantile-hotel/

Monday 17 Jul

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Liberties Festival 2017

09:00, Mon 17 Jul

Liberties area, Dublin 8

The Liberties Festival 2017 runs from 17-22 July and the great news is that 80% of the events are free events! Some events are booked out already, so you better check them out soon. All can be found at www.libertiesfestival.ie

Here is a selection of free events:
Mon 17 July: The Big Launch in the Digital Hub 19:30-21:30 with music and burlesque dancing
Tues 18 July: Walk, Talk & Sing Tour from Marsh’s Library at 16:00 – History tour of the liberties through song.
Tues 18 July: Trad Rocks the Liberties @ Stage 19, 18/19 Francis Street, Dublin 8 from 21:00
Wed 19 July: Liberties Block Party @ Molyneux Yard, Dublin 8 from 14:00-18:00
Wed 19 July: Garda V Street Traders Football Match @ Oliver Bond Sports Pitch from 19:30
Thur 20 July: Walk, Talk & Sing Tour from Marsh’s Library at 16:00 – History tour of the liberties through song.
Thur 20 July: Liberties Fun Run @ Royal Hospital Kilmainham from 19:45
Thur 20 July: Trad Rocks the Liberties @ Tom Kennedys Pub, 65 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 from 21:00
Fri 21 July: Liberties Song Contest @ The Lark Inn, 81 Meath Street, Dublin 8 from 21:30
Sat 22 July: Family Fun Day @ Patrick’s Park, Dublin 8 from 12:00-17:00
Sat 22 July: The Big Ceili @ The Merchant, 12 Lower Bridge St, Merchants Quay from 21:00.

Find all the details on the website including information about some non-free events.

www.libertiesfestival.ie/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 17 Jul

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

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Mon 17 Jul

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

Archive at Lunchtime screenings take place Saturdays (Double Bill), Mondays and Wednesdays. The programme is changing weekly now (instead of monthly as in the past). To find out what film(s) will be screened go to www.ifi.ie/whatson/now-showing-coming-soon/ and look for “Archive at Lunchtime” on the right. Admission is free.

www.ifi.ie/

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13:00, Mon 17 Jul

Dublin (various locations)

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Candle Decoration – Craft Workshop for kids

14:00, Mon 17 Jul

Rathmines Library, 157 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6

Arts and Crafts expert Susan Boyle is running a craft workshop for children aged 8 to 12 years. Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-4973539

The workshop is “Candle Decoration – Design striking individual candles which will give hours of pleasure with their happy glow”

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/childrens-0

Choose Your Own Tracks’ – Photo Trail

14:00 – 16:00, Mon 17 Jul

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

‘Choose, Catch, Snap! Get a Glimpse, a Glance, a Flash! Of directions you may wish your life to take! And discover decisions you may desire to make!’

Emily Gallagher will run a ‘just for fun’ photo trail weekly, involving participants following instructions for hunting for various specific snaps around the city centre, after which interpretations of the symbolic significance to the snaps will be shared!

Admission is free, but donations are welcome and booking is required via chooseyourowntracks@gmail.com or 085-2725095. Meeting Point is the Meeting House Square.

Monster Hand Puppets – Craft Workshop for kids

15:30, Mon 17 Jul

Rathmines Library, 157 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6

Arts and Crafts expert Susan Boyle will run a Caraft Workshop for kids aged 7 to 12 years in Rathmines Library.

It is “Monster Hand Puppets – Create fantastic hand puppet monsters inspired by “Where The Wild Things Are”.”

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-4973539

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/craft

Bowery Stand-Up Comedy Night

20:00, Mon 17 Jul

The Bowery, 196 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6

The Bowery Stand-up Comedy Night with David Hynes and Danny O Connor will feature guest performers Julie Jay, Mustafa Saed, Terry Oneil, David Mallaghan.

Admission is free.

thebowery.ie/calander/

Drunkard’s Hiccups – Old Time String Band Music

20:00, Mon 17 Jul

Thomas House, 88 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

This is a weekly gig with authentic old-time fiddle tunes and Appalachian music.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/drunkardshiccups/

Song Cycle

20:00, Mon 17 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Song Cycle is a weekly Singer/Songriter showcase. The line-up is not always easily findable on the Whelan’s website, but admission is always free.

www.whelanslive.com

The Circle Sessions – Open Mic

20:00 – 23:30, Mon 17 Jul

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

The Circle Sessions is an “Open Mic” that provides an opportunity for up and coming musicians, spoken word artists, poets and comedians to perform.

Come to this weekly show to perform or to simply watch a great mix of music, poetry, spoken word and comedy.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/thecirclesessions/

The Comedy Shed

20:30, Mon 17 Jul

Woolshed Bar & Grill, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Every Monday the Woolshed Bar hosts “The Comedy Shed”, usually with 3 headline acts.

Admission is free.

www.woolshedbaa.com/dublin/

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Mon 17 Jul

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

The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy event every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of good comedy you will get free ice cream. Admission is free. The line-up can be found via the Comedy Crunch Facebook Page (see link below).

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

Jazz Jam Session – Grand Social

21:00, Mon 17 Jul

Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1

Every Monday a Jazz Jam Session will take place in the Grand Social and you are invited to listen or even to participate. Admission is free for musicians and audience.

Instruments are supplied (drums (no cymbals), double bass, guitar amp, bass amp, PA system) and ideas and themes will be proposed prior to the session to the musicians who join the event on Facebook (see Facebook Page below).

www.facebook.com/pages/Jazz-Jam-Session-at-The-Grand-Social/224553674385198

Trad Sessions

21:00 – 23:30, Mon 17 Jul

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

An Open Trad Music Session is taking place every Monday in Mother Reilly’s. Admission is free.

dublinsessions.ie/mother-reillys/

That’s It Recordings – Open Mic

22:00, Mon 17 Jul

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

That’s It Recordings is an open mic every Monday at Sin E. Just turn up and play. Sign up before 22:00 to ensure you get a slot. Bring a USB stick along and you will get a recording of your music to take home.

Admission is free.

sin-e.ie/events/thats-it-open-mic-5/

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Liberties Festival 2017

09:00, Tue 18 Jul

Liberties area, Dublin 8

The Liberties Festival 2017 runs from 17-22 July and the great news is that 80% of the events are free events! Some events are booked out already, so you better check them out soon. All can be found at www.libertiesfestival.ie

Here is a selection of free events:
Mon 17 July: The Big Launch in the Digital Hub 19:30-21:30 with music and burlesque dancing
Tues 18 July: Walk, Talk & Sing Tour from Marsh’s Library at 16:00 – History tour of the liberties through song.
Tues 18 July: Trad Rocks the Liberties @ Stage 19, 18/19 Francis Street, Dublin 8 from 21:00
Wed 19 July: Liberties Block Party @ Molyneux Yard, Dublin 8 from 14:00-18:00
Wed 19 July: Garda V Street Traders Football Match @ Oliver Bond Sports Pitch from 19:30
Thur 20 July: Walk, Talk & Sing Tour from Marsh’s Library at 16:00 – History tour of the liberties through song.
Thur 20 July: Liberties Fun Run @ Royal Hospital Kilmainham from 19:45
Thur 20 July: Trad Rocks the Liberties @ Tom Kennedys Pub, 65 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 from 21:00
Fri 21 July: Liberties Song Contest @ The Lark Inn, 81 Meath Street, Dublin 8 from 21:30
Sat 22 July: Family Fun Day @ Patrick’s Park, Dublin 8 from 12:00-17:00
Sat 22 July: The Big Ceili @ The Merchant, 12 Lower Bridge St, Merchants Quay from 21:00.

Find all the details on the website including information about some non-free events.

www.libertiesfestival.ie/

Drop in Activity: Japanese and Celtic knots

10:30 – 12:30, Tue 18 Jul

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

The Drop in Activity “Japanese and Celtic knots” will be an opportunity to learn how to tie a range of traditional Japanese and Irish knots with the Maker-in-Residence, creative technologist Corinne Okada Takara.

Admission is free. Materials will be provided.

www.cbl.ie/Plan-A-Visit/What-s-On.aspx

Rainbow Music for Children

10:30 – 11:45, Tue 18 Jul

Charleville Mall Library, North Strand, Dublin 1

Rainbow Music is a fun music workshop for children to discover their singing voice through games, dances and songs. Children will learn some fun songs and understand how to play along to them with percussive instruments. Sing and dance to musical beats and rhythm. Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-8749619

There will be two sessions. The one at 10;30 for children 1-3 years and the one at 11:15 is suitable for children 3-5 year.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/rainbow

End Greyhound Exports – Protest

11:00 – 16:00, Tue 18 Jul

Department of Agriculture, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A demonstration against the cruel exports of greyhounds to countries where little to no welfere laws are in place to protect greyhounds. 50 Dublin buses will carry the End Exports posters on the sides.

The protest will take place outside the Department of Agriculture and more detail can be found on the Facebook event page below.

www.facebook.com/events/246118319226189/

Storytelling Workshop for kids

11:00, Tue 18 Jul

Finglas Library, Finglas Viallage Centre, Jamestowm Road, Finglas

A Storytelling Workshop for kids will take place. Would you like to learn the skills and techniques to become a storyteller? Bring along your favourite books and use your new storytelling skills to develop your creativity and confidence. Suitable for children 7 – 12 years.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-8344906

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/drama

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 18 Jul

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

Create your very own balloon mobiles – Craft Workshop for kids

12:00, Tue 18 Jul

Terenure Library, Templeogue Road, Dublin 6w

Arts and Crafts expert Susan Boyle will run a Craft Workshop for kids aged 7 to 12 years in Terenure Library.

It is “Create your very own balloon mobiles or balloons in watercolours and oil pastels, based on Oh’ the places you’ll go! by Dr. Seuss.”

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-4907035

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/craft

How to Access the Hidden Jobs Market – Talk

13:30 – 14:30, Tue 18 Jul

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

“How to Access the Hidden Jobs Market” is a talk with careers expert Sinéad English from www.wearehilt.com

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01 8733996 or businesslibrary@dublincity.ie

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/july

“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour

14:00 – 16:00, Tue 18 Jul

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

“These Are a Few of My Favourite Things” is the title of a Walking Tour that Emily Gallagher runs on Tuesday and Saturday. It is an alternative Arts and Culture Trail and she will bring you to “Dublin’s Best Cafes, Bars, Markets, Unusual Stores, Galleries, Theatres, Arts Spaces, and more! And hear some tales you’ve never heard before!”

The tours are free but donations are welcome and booking is required via myfavouritesdublincitywalktour@gmail.com or 085-2725095

www.dublincitywalkingtours.com/

Yeats and the Irish Cultural Revival – Tour

14:00, Tue 18 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

This is a tour of the exhibition “Yeats: The Life and Work of William Butler Yeats”. It looks in particular at his great contribution to the Irish Cultural Revival. Highlights will include his involvement in the foundation of the Abbey Theatre and partnership with Lady Gregory, the influence of Douglas Hyde, and his promotion of Irish history, culture, art and folktales throughout his life.

Admission is free.

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

Family Event: Drop in Tuesdays – National Library

14:15 – 15:30, Tue 18 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A Family Drop-in event will happen every Tuesday in July in the National Library. On 4, 11, 18, 25 July a fun afternoon of trails with stories and drawings that brings the National Library to life for all ages will be provided for you.

Admission is free and no booking is required.

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

Willy Wonka Yogurt Making – Craft Workshop for kids

14:30, Tue 18 Jul

Walkinstown Library, Percy French Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12

Arts and Crafts expert Susan Boyle is running a craft workshop for children aged 8 to 12 years. Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-4558159

The workshop is “Willy Wonka Yoghurt. Combining science and food, children will make their own Willy Wonka yoghurt using dry ice. Tasty and fizzy treats await.”

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/childrens-0

Call the Dancers – Trad Gig

19:00 – 21:00, Tue 18 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Whelan’s never had a regular Trad Session, but this is about to change: a new Trad Session called “Call the Dancers” will take place and no other than well known musicians Ronan Ó Snodaigh, Eoin Dillon & friends will perform.

Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/call-the-dancers-14/

Synesthesia Talks – Liquor Rooms

19:00, Tue 18 Jul

Liquor Rooms, 7 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

Synesthesia is a talk series about our senses and at the 5th event the topic will be Agony or Nociception (Sense of Pain).

How do we deal with pain, both personally and professionally? What are some unexpected things that both cause and relieve pain? And how can we move through the pain we experience?

Our senses tell us about the world around us and this talk series investigates our senses through discussions about design, science, and creativity. The speakers are a combination of designers from the Fumbally Exchange and entrepreneurs from the creative industries in Dublin. A full list of speakers at this event can be found on the website below.

Admission is free, but tickets have to be booked via the same website below.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/synesthesia-talk-series-agony-tickets-35934086821?ref=devg

The Dublin Language Exchange – Meetup

19:00, Tue 18 Jul

Czech Inn, Essex Gate, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

EveryTuesday at 19:00, The Dublin Language Exchange takes place in the Czech Inn. It is the biggest free meeting of people from all around Dublin that are interested in learning languages and communicate with speakers of other languages.

Admission is free and the meetup is completely informal. No booking required.

www.facebook.com/Dublin-Language-Exchange-131803433533696/

Camden Comedy

20:00 – 22:30, Tue 18 Jul

Anseo, 18 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2

Camden Comedy is a weekly comedy night on a Tuesday that I only found recently.

Every Tuesday they have a whole range of comedians and admission is free.

www.facebook.com/CamdenComedyDublin/

Dublin Bluegrass Collective – Gig

20:00, Tue 18 Jul

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Rumours have it that the Bluegrass Collective will perform in Sin É on Tuesday and there might even be an open Bluegrass Jam! Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub

Shipstern Open Session – Open Mic

20:00 – 22:00, Tue 18 Jul

The Bowery, 196 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6

The Shipstern Open Session is the Open Mic night in the Bowery in Rathmines. A weekly event where everyone is invited to take part, sing, play an instrument of even tell some jokes. And anybody who will perform on stage will get a cocktail voucher. Sometimes even big names come in to try out their new material.

The night is hosted by Cian from the tband MKAI.

thebowery.ie/calander/

Ukulele Tuesday – Jam&Gig

20:00 – 23:30, Tue 18 Jul

Stag’s Head, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

Every Tuesday an informal sing along with Ukulele and Toy Musical Instruments takes place in the Stag’s Head. Just bring your instrument and come along. Beginners are welcome. Admission is free and further details (and a big book of songs) are available on the Facebook Page below.

www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 18 Jul

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

The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy event every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of good comedy you will get free ice cream. Admission is free. The line-up can be found via the Comedy Crunch Facebook Page (see link below).

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

The Lounge Quintet – Jazz Gig

21:00, Tue 18 Jul

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

The Lounge Quintet plays this gig every Tuesday: Jazz Standards, Latin and Bebop. Often guest musicians and singers join them. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Leeson-Lounge/114810058553792

The Trad Stage – Open Mic

21:00 – 23:30, Tue 18 Jul

Tivoli Backstage, 18/19 Francis Street, Dublin 8

The Trad Stage is a weekly Open Mic event in the Tivoli Backstage venue. Musicians are invited to perform live in front of an interested audience. Performances are primarily of Irish Traditional Music and Folk Singing, however it is possible to also see performances of traditional music from all over the world as well as performances of original compositions from local and international musicians.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/thetradstage/

International Bar Jazz Night

21:30, Tue 18 Jul

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Every Tuesday and Thursday the International Bar invites to a Jazz night in the Lounge.

Groups led by Cote Calmet, Sean Maynard Smith, Dominic Mullan, Paddy Groenland, Georgia Cusack & Alex Mathias are performing regularly with occasional guest players, but there are also other bands from all over.

Admission is free, with a suggested donation of EUR 5. The website clearly says that there is no entry fee, but – and that makes a lot of sense – that your donations are very much appreciated (Musicians need to pay for rent and food too!) Be generous after the gig if you liked it, but if someone wants to charge an admission charge, please point out that the “rules” as described on their website are like I have explained.

www.international-bar.com/jazz/

Woolshed Pub Quiz

21:30, Tue 18 Jul

Woolshed Bar & Grill, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Every Tuesday, a pub quiz is taking place in the Woolshed.

Admission is free. Max team size is 6 people.

www.woolshedbaa.com

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Liberties Festival 2017

09:00, Wed 19 Jul

Liberties area, Dublin 8

The Liberties Festival 2017 runs from 17-22 July and the great news is that 80% of the events are free events! Some events are booked out already, so you better check them out soon. All can be found at www.libertiesfestival.ie

Here is a selection of free events:
Mon 17 July: The Big Launch in the Digital Hub 19:30-21:30 with music and burlesque dancing
Tues 18 July: Walk, Talk & Sing Tour from Marsh’s Library at 16:00 – History tour of the liberties through song.
Tues 18 July: Trad Rocks the Liberties @ Stage 19, 18/19 Francis Street, Dublin 8 from 21:00
Wed 19 July: Liberties Block Party @ Molyneux Yard, Dublin 8 from 14:00-18:00
Wed 19 July: Garda V Street Traders Football Match @ Oliver Bond Sports Pitch from 19:30
Thur 20 July: Walk, Talk & Sing Tour from Marsh’s Library at 16:00 – History tour of the liberties through song.
Thur 20 July: Liberties Fun Run @ Royal Hospital Kilmainham from 19:45
Thur 20 July: Trad Rocks the Liberties @ Tom Kennedys Pub, 65 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 from 21:00
Fri 21 July: Liberties Song Contest @ The Lark Inn, 81 Meath Street, Dublin 8 from 21:30
Sat 22 July: Family Fun Day @ Patrick’s Park, Dublin 8 from 12:00-17:00
Sat 22 July: The Big Ceili @ The Merchant, 12 Lower Bridge St, Merchants Quay from 21:00.

Find all the details on the website including information about some non-free events.

www.libertiesfestival.ie/

Hanging Sculptures – Family Workshop – St. Patrick’s Cathedral

10:30, Wed 19 Jul

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

The Family Workshop “Hanging Sculptures” will take place in St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Take inspiration from the beautiful sculptures in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and design your own hanging mobile. Suitable for ages 5-12.

Admission is free, but booking is required via the website below. The workshop will take place at 10:30 and again at 12:30.

stpatrickscathedral.digitickets.co.uk/events/11219?catID=5982

Creative Den Drawing Session – Rua Red

11:00, Wed 19 Jul

Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, D24

Did you ever want to give drawing a go? Or maybe you are a budding artist looking for like-minded people to draw with? The Creative Den in Rua Red runs free weekly drawing sessions on Wednesdays at 11:00.

ruared.ie/

Stories from Around the World – Storytelling

11:00, Wed 19 Jul

Pembroke Library, Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

“Stories from Around the World” with Roisín Murphy is a Storytelling event that will include Japanese, Persian, Native American and Chinese stories. Suitable for children aged 7 to 10 years.

Admission is free, butbooking is required via 01-6689575.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/stories-0

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 19 Jul

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

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Wed 19 Jul

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

Archive at Lunchtime screenings take place Saturdays (Double Bill), Mondays and Wednesdays. The programme is changing weekly now (instead of monthly as in the past). To find out what film(s) will be screened go to www.ifi.ie/whatson/now-showing-coming-soon/ and look for “Archive at Lunchtime” on the right. Admission is free.

www.ifi.ie/

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Medieval Breads and Baking – Talk

13:00 – 14:00, Wed 19 Jul

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

“Medieval Breads and Baking” is a talk with archaeologist Maeve L’Estrange. She gives an insight into the fascinating process of bread making in the Middle Ages. Take a closer look at the grains and finished product and discover the tricks and tools of medieval bakers.

Admission is free, but booking is required via educationarch@museum.ie or 01 6486 334. Suitable from Age 14+.

www.museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=3351

Women in the writings of Jonathan Swift – Talk

13:00, Wed 19 Jul

Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

“Women in the writings of Jonathan Swift” is a lunchtime talk in the Royal Irish Academy.

Dr Aileen Douglas will give the third and final lecture in the talk series on Jonathan Swift which accompanies the Library exhibition “To please and to reform mankind” a life of protest: Jonathan Swift, 1667-1745.

Admission is free.

www.ria.ie/women-writings-jonathan-swift

Paper Puzzles – Drop-in Activity

14:00 – 16:00, Wed 19 Jul

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

At this Paper Puzzles Drop-in Activity you will restore some archaeological objects like the Ardagh Chalice and the Loughnashade Trumpet by piecing the paper ‘fragments’ together.

Admission is free and the event is suitable for Ages 6+. Located in the Kildare Room.

www.museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=3350

Temple Bar “Night” Market

14:00 – 20:00, Wed 19 Jul

Temple Bar Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Temple Bar “Night” Market is more an afternoon and evening market (14:00-20:00) and it takes place every Wednesday until September.

You can buy Arts & Crafts at this market.

In previous years the missing food and drink stalls (probably to protect the pubs and restaurants in Temple Bar) was mentioned by visitors as a critique.

templebarnightmarket.com/

Drawing workshop – National Gallery

15:00 – 16:00, Wed 19 Jul

National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2

This is an informal workshop for adults and young people to look at different areas of life drawing – including portraits, colour and capturing movement. All materials are provided. Beginners and improvers are welcome.

Admission is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/drawing-workshop-0

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 19 Jul

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

Speaking Words: Poetry and prose readings

18:30, Wed 19 Jul

Pearse Street Library, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2

A City of old songs: Poems and songs- an Evening with Catherine Ann Cullen. Catherine Ann will read poems inspired by Dublin from her latest collection, The Other Now (Dedalus, 2016) and her two other collections, A Bone in My Throat (2007) and Strange Familiar (2013).

Admission is free.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/speaking

Dublin Jam Session – Open Jam

19:30 – 22:30, Wed 19 Jul

Tivoli Backstage, 18/19 Francis Street, Dublin 8

The Dublin Jam Session is an open Jam with full back line. It is open to all levels of musicians and singers and all genres of music and the only rule is that you must jam with others (not all your own band).

It takes place every Wednesday and admission is free.

www.facebook.com/DublinJamSessions/

Dwarf Jar Wednesday Jazz

19:30 – 22:00, Wed 19 Jul

The Dwarf Jar Cafe, 1 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The Dwarf Jar House Trio (Daniel Rorke (sax), Cormac O’Brien (bass) and Matthew Jacobson(drums)) will play a weekly Jazz gig every Wednesday in Dwarf Jar Cafe and they usually have one or more guest musicians or singers supporting them.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/satumusikk/

Jesters Open Mic Comedy Night

19:45 – 22:00, Wed 19 Jul

The Front Door, 15 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Jesters is a weekly open mic comedy event where a lot of comedians do 5 minutes of material.

Admission is free. If you would like to perform then send a message to the Jesters Facebook Page via the link below.

www.facebook.com/jesterscomedy/

Brand New Switcharoo – Roots Gig

20:00, Wed 19 Jul

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

The Roots Band “Brand New Switcharoo” will perform in the Harbour Bar. Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/

Funk You – Gig

20:00, Wed 19 Jul

Liquor Rooms, 7 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

Funk You will play RNB, Funk and Jazz in the Liquor Rooms.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/180302169175125

Jona Xhepa : Oblomov busking

20:00, Wed 19 Jul

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

Jona Xhepa who lives in Ireland, was born in Albania and grew up in Candad, will be reading bits of her novella and playing a few songs. Audiovisual ruminations to follow readings and songs. She will will be sharing some comic/philosophy tidbits on screen and off as well.

Admission is free but donations are welcome.

jonaxhe.wixsite.com/quetzalfiach

www.facebook.com/events/432594010457185

Anseo Comedy Club

20:30, Wed 19 Jul

Anseo, 18 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2

The Anseo Comedy Club takes place every Wednesday in Anseo (upstairs).

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

www.facebook.com/StandUpComedyClub

The Song Room (open mic)

20:30, Wed 19 Jul

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.theglobe.ie/events

The Zodiac Sessions – Open Mic/Gig

20:30, Wed 19 Jul

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.facebook.com/zodiacsessions

Bad Boy Jake

21:00, Wed 19 Jul

Gypsy Rose Blues & Rock Bar, 5 Aston Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Bad Boy Jake are every Wednesday in the Gypsy Rose Rock & Blues Bar playing their rock, blues and American.

www.dublinsessions.ie/gypsy.html

Los Paradiso – Gig

21:00, Wed 19 Jul

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

Los Paradiso are playing Rockabilly, Tex Mex, Western Swing, Surf in the Leeson Lounge. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Leeson-Lounge/114810058553792

Resident Open Mic – Mercantile

21:00, Wed 19 Jul

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Resident Open Mic is a new weekly open mic on Wednesdays with a bit of a difference: Each week a different established artist will go back to their roots by not just playing at the open mic but by hosting it. This gives the artists a chance to try out new songs, play some of their classics and most importantly it gives a chance for new songwriters to play their music in front of some of their favorite songwriters.

Admission is free.

dublinsessions.ie/the-mercantile-hotel/

Trad Session

21:30, Wed 19 Jul

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).

The Harleys – Gig

23:55, Wed 19 Jul

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

The Harleys are a popular coverband and they will be in the Mezz every Wednesday at midnight.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/mezzdublin

Thursday 20 Jul

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Liberties Festival 2017

09:00, Thu 20 Jul

Liberties area, Dublin 8

The Liberties Festival 2017 runs from 17-22 July and the great news is that 80% of the events are free events! Some events are booked out already, so you better check them out soon. All can be found at www.libertiesfestival.ie

Here is a selection of free events:
Mon 17 July: The Big Launch in the Digital Hub 19:30-21:30 with music and burlesque dancing
Tues 18 July: Walk, Talk & Sing Tour from Marsh’s Library at 16:00 – History tour of the liberties through song.
Tues 18 July: Trad Rocks the Liberties @ Stage 19, 18/19 Francis Street, Dublin 8 from 21:00
Wed 19 July: Liberties Block Party @ Molyneux Yard, Dublin 8 from 14:00-18:00
Wed 19 July: Garda V Street Traders Football Match @ Oliver Bond Sports Pitch from 19:30
Thur 20 July: Walk, Talk & Sing Tour from Marsh’s Library at 16:00 – History tour of the liberties through song.
Thur 20 July: Liberties Fun Run @ Royal Hospital Kilmainham from 19:45
Thur 20 July: Trad Rocks the Liberties @ Tom Kennedys Pub, 65 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 from 21:00
Fri 21 July: Liberties Song Contest @ The Lark Inn, 81 Meath Street, Dublin 8 from 21:30
Sat 22 July: Family Fun Day @ Patrick’s Park, Dublin 8 from 12:00-17:00
Sat 22 July: The Big Ceili @ The Merchant, 12 Lower Bridge St, Merchants Quay from 21:00.

Find all the details on the website including information about some non-free events.

www.libertiesfestival.ie/

Grangegorman Military Cemetery – Tour

11:00, Thu 20 Jul

Grangegorman Cemetery, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7

Every Thursday a free tour of Grangegorman Military Cemetery on Blackhorse Avenue takes place. Meet inside the cemetery gates.

Admission is free and everybody is welcome. Ring 01-6770095 for more information.

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,24861,en.html

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 20 Jul

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

The Green Door Market

12:00 – 19:00, Thu 20 Jul

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Green Door Market is a new indoor food/Farmer’s Market that takes place just a few doors down from the Dublin Food Co-op at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Admission is free.

Opening hours are Thu-Fri 12:00-19:00 and Sat 09:30-16:00.

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

Sonic Bike Experience (Ya Slip Ta Bang) – Science Gallery

12:30, Thu 20 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

As part of the current “Sound Check” exhibition in the Science Gallery you can rent out a bike to experience Dublin in a completely different way:

Ya slip ta bang is an interactive composition mapped over the streets of Dublin that will unfold for you as you ride ‘sonic bikes’ along specific routes of the city. Accompanied by electronic music, the composition tells the story of recovering he roin addict Lucy Dolan as she returns to the city, revisiting important places in her life.

The sonic bike is a bicycle with frame-mounted speakers that plays different sounds and music dependent on where the cyclist goes and how fast they ride, via a mounted location-sensitive system.

The bikes can be rented for free for up to 1 hour on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturday and Sunday between 12:30 and 16:00. The rules and conditions are on the website below and that is also where you book the bikes.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2017/07/yasliptabangsonicbikeexperience0

Relatively Speaking – Guided Gallery Walking Tour

13:00 – 14:00, Thu 20 Jul

Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, 5-9 Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Relatively Speaking is the guided walking tour that takes place across two of Dublin’s contemporary art galleries, Temple Bar Gallery + Studios and Gallery of Photography. Last year there were still four galleries involved, but now the pool has shrunk to two.

The whole tour will stay in Temple Bar and will take about 45 minutes with 15-20 minute tours taking place in each gallery.

Beginning at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, you will be introduced to Camille Norment’s solo exhibition Prime. And after that in the Gallery of Photography the exhibition ENGAGE, a new collaboration between Belfast Exposed Futures programme and Gallery of Photography will be presented.

Admission is free, but booking is required via the link below.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/relatively-speaking-a-guided-walking-tour-across-two-city-art-galleries-tickets-35911806179?ref=devg

Wood Quay Summer Sessions

13:00, Thu 20 Jul

Amphitheatre, Dublin City Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8

The Wood Quay Summer Sessions are back, a series of four lunchtime gigs/concerts in the Amphitheatre at Wood Quay. This year, the four weeks will bring four different musical styles.

The third event on Thursday will feature Rock and the performers will be
+ Fontaines
+ Loah

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/WoodQuaySummerSessions/

Catchy Captions – Capturing Newspapers – Children’s Workshop

14:30 – 16:00, Thu 20 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

There are lots of newspapers in the National Library and in this workshop you will be looking at the funny pages, the cartoons! You will learn a little about the library too and then become a newspaper cartoonist and create your own catchy caption and cartoon.

Admission is free and no booking required. For more information ring 01 6030346 or learning@nli.ie

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

Curious Sounds: Festival of Curiosity & Science Gallery Dublin

17:30, Thu 20 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The Science Gallery will run a number of guided tours of the current SOUND CHECK exhibition during the Festival of Curiosity from Thursday until Sunday.

The Tour times are:
Thurs 20 July: 17:30 + 18:30
Sat 22 July: 15:30
Sun 23 July: 13:30 + 15:30

Admission is free, but tours are limited top 15 people per tour and booking is required viat the link below.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2017/07/curioussoundsfestivalcuriositysciencegallerydublin

Little Museum of Dublin – Free Admission Thursday

18:00 – 20:00, Thu 20 Jul

Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

Every Thursday the Little Museum of Dublin waives their admission charges for two guided tours thanks to sponsorship from Guinness. The first tour is at 18:00 and the second tour is at 19:00. Make sure that you are there at least 10 minutes before the start of the tour to get one of the limited places.

The Little Museum of Dublin has a fascinating collection of artefacts from the last 100 years Dublin’s history.

On other days and other times, admission is EUR 7 for adults and admission is by guided tour only.

www.littlemuseum.ie/

Spanish Film Screening: El abrazo de la serpiente

18:00, Thu 20 Jul

Instituto Cervantes, Lincoln House, Lincoln Place (near National Gallery), Dublin 2

The Colombian Film “El abrazo de la serpiente” from 2015 will be screened in the Instituto Cervantes. (in Spanish with English subtitles)

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha113540_16_2.htm

Evening Tour – National Gallery

18:30 – 19:15, Thu 20 Jul

National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2

This National Gallery tour will introduce you to some fascinating stories behind the National Gallery’s conservation and refurbishment project and will then show you key works from the newly conserved and hung National Collection.

Admission is free. Meet at the Merrion Square Information Desk.

www.nationalgallery.ie/evening-tour-2

“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour – Night Walk

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 20 Jul

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

“These Are a Few of My Favourite Things” is the title of a Walking Tour that Emily Gallagher will run next Thursday. It will be an Alternative Arts and Culture Trail and she will bring you to “Dublin’s Best Cafes, Bars, Markets, Unusual Stores, Galleries, Theatres, Arts Spaces, and more! And hear some tales you’ve never heard before!”

Meeting point is at the Spire. The tours are free but donations are welcome and booking is required via myfavouritesdublincitywalktour@gmail.com or 085-2725095

www.dublincitywalkingtours.com/

New to Dublin? Dublin Expats Meeting

19:00, Thu 20 Jul

Living Room Pub, Cathal Brugha Street (off O’Connell Street), Dublin 1

An expatriate or expat is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country other than that of their citizenship.

And this is a weekly meeting for all Expats in Dublin (new and old!). If you are new to the city, this is an excellent way to meet people.

Admission is free (no booking required!), but you are asked to give the same kind of welcoming to new members as is given to you.

www.eventbrite.com/e/dublin-expats-thursday-7pm-tickets-24745493437?ref=devg

Thursday Night Board Gaming

19:00, Thu 20 Jul

Robert Read Bar, 19 Store Street, Dublin 1

THe Thursday Night Board Gaming event is running for more than 10 years already and it is a weekly event for all Board Game enthusiasts. But even if you are a Board Game newbie, you are welcome. Just come along!

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/IGAGamesNights/

First Cuts: Orla Gartland / RUTH

20:00, Thu 20 Jul

Abner Brown’s, 6 Rathgar Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6

Orla Gartland and RUTH are performing at the next IMRO First Cuts Showcase at Abner Brown’s. The July edition of the monthly showcase, will take place on Thursday.

Admission is free, but booking is required via events@imro.ie (max 2 tickets per person).

www.imro.ie/event/imro-first-cuts-abner-browns-orla-gartland-ruth/

Backroad Smokers Club – Gig

20:30, Thu 20 Jul

The Bowery, 196 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6

The Backroad Smokers Club will be in the Bowery for a gig with Funk / Hip Hop / Soul / Disco.

Admission is free.

thebowery.ie/calander/

Rising Appalachia – Gig

21:00, Thu 20 Jul

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Rising Appalachia is a sister duo from Atlanta, Georgia. They are performing a folk/roots gig in Bray.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/rising-appalachia

Safari/ Rabble Babble/ Pearl – Gig

21:00, Thu 20 Jul

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

The New Love & Terror Cult presents: Safari/ Rabble Babble/ Pearl

The New Love & Terror Cult is a music collective set up by the Irish psychedelic and experimental artists “Magic Moogle’s Vintage Psycho Arrangement”, “Free Sunshine Acid”,”the Black Temple Shrines” and “Tuath” to showcase their own music and to also help strengthen the Irish psych scene by inviting bands of a similar vein to play.

Admission is free.

sin-e.ie/events/the-new-love-and-terror-cult-presents/

Singer Songwriter Night – Mother Reilly’s

21:00, Thu 20 Jul

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

Every Thursday a Singer Songwriter Night will take place in Mother Reilly’s in Rathmines. This is YOUR chance to show everyone what you can do, alternatively you can just listen to the talented Singer/Songwriters. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/motherreillysADMIN

The Luna Boys – Gig

21:00, Thu 20 Jul

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Luna Boys are in the Mercantile for a gig every Thursday night.

Admission is free.

dublinsessions.ie/the-mercantile-hotel/

Brady’s Fun Pub Quiz

21:30, Thu 20 Jul

Brady’s Pub, 5 Terenure Place, Terenure, Dublin 6

A Fun Pub Quiz takes place in Brady’s in Terenure on Thurs. The quiz will be on every Thursday night in the Lounge at Brady’s. Keith McLoughlin is the Quiz Master.

There will be six rounds of the quiz with picture questions, audio questions and general knowledge questions. Admission to the quiz is free and therr will be free drink vouchers for the winning and runner up teams. (No phones to get answers allowed.)

www.facebook.com/pages/Bradys-Pub-Terenure/138965189474826

International Bar Jazz Night

21:30, Thu 20 Jul

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Every Tuesday and Thursday the International Bar invites to a Jazz night in the Lounge.

Groups led by Cote Calmet, Sean Maynard Smith, Dominic Mullan, Paddy Groenland, Georgia Cusack & Alex Mathias are performing regularly with occasional guest players, but there are also other bands from all over.

Admission is free, with a suggested donation of EUR 5. The website clearly says that there is no entry fee, but – and that makes a lot of sense – that your donations are very much appreciated (Musicians need to pay for rent and food too!) Be generous after the gig if you liked it, but if someone wants to charge an admission charge, please point out that the “rules” as described on their website are like I have explained.

www.international-bar.com/jazz/

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 20 Jul

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.

Admission is free.

www.frankryans.com

McLoughlin’s Trad Night

21:30, Thu 20 Jul

McLoughlin’s Bar, 73 Upper George’s Street, Dun Laoghaire

A weekly Trad Music Night is taking place in McLoughlin’s in Dun Laoghaire. It is an acoustic night and all musicians are welcome. Admission is free.

www.mcloughlinsbar.ie

McNeills Trad Music Pub Sessions

21:30, Thu 20 Jul

J. McNeills, 140 Capel Street, Dublin 7

Every Thursday a free Trad Session takes place in McNeills and often there are high profile Trad musicians performing.

www.facebook.com/McNeillsPubSessions

Woolshed Karaoke

21:30, Thu 20 Jul

Woolshed Bar & Grill, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

The Woolshed Karaoke is happening every Thursday from 21:30. Anyone can participate! Admission is free.

www.woolshedbaa.com/dublin/

Friday 21 Jul

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Liberties Festival 2017

09:00, Fri 21 Jul

Liberties area, Dublin 8

The Liberties Festival 2017 runs from 17-22 July and the great news is that 80% of the events are free events! Some events are booked out already, so you better check them out soon. All can be found at www.libertiesfestival.ie

Here is a selection of free events:
Mon 17 July: The Big Launch in the Digital Hub 19:30-21:30 with music and burlesque dancing
Tues 18 July: Walk, Talk & Sing Tour from Marsh’s Library at 16:00 – History tour of the liberties through song.
Tues 18 July: Trad Rocks the Liberties @ Stage 19, 18/19 Francis Street, Dublin 8 from 21:00
Wed 19 July: Liberties Block Party @ Molyneux Yard, Dublin 8 from 14:00-18:00
Wed 19 July: Garda V Street Traders Football Match @ Oliver Bond Sports Pitch from 19:30
Thur 20 July: Walk, Talk & Sing Tour from Marsh’s Library at 16:00 – History tour of the liberties through song.
Thur 20 July: Liberties Fun Run @ Royal Hospital Kilmainham from 19:45
Thur 20 July: Trad Rocks the Liberties @ Tom Kennedys Pub, 65 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 from 21:00
Fri 21 July: Liberties Song Contest @ The Lark Inn, 81 Meath Street, Dublin 8 from 21:30
Sat 22 July: Family Fun Day @ Patrick’s Park, Dublin 8 from 12:00-17:00
Sat 22 July: The Big Ceili @ The Merchant, 12 Lower Bridge St, Merchants Quay from 21:00.

Find all the details on the website including information about some non-free events.

www.libertiesfestival.ie/

Magazine Fort – FOUR Guided Tours

10:00 – 16:30, Fri 21 Jul

Magazine Fort, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

The Magazine Fort in Phoenix Park is unusually neglected and at the same time unusually rich in history. Many have seen it as a barred off concrete fortress in a corner of Phoenix Park and even more don’t even know or have forgotten that it exists. The old Phoenix House, the home of the British Viceroy, was on the site where the fort was built from the early 17th century and then in 1734 the Fort was built and extended in 1801.

In 1916 the Fort was raided by the rebels who expected to find a lot of explosives there, but found the Fort nearly empty. In 1939 the IRA raided the Fort and stole more than a million rounds of ammunition, but most of it was recovered over the following weeks.

Since 1988, the Irish Army doesn’t use the Fort anymore and gave it back to the Office of Public Works (OPW), but not much good has happened to the Fort in the last 28 years (!!) and there were numerous speculations about the reasons for that.

Finally since last year, guided tours were provided and were meant to run for three months until end of October 2016. But the interest was so great that the OPW decided to continue the tours with a reduced schedule over the winter. And since 02 April there will be tours again every Friday and Sunday at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 + 15:00 and only 20 places are available on each tour.

Tickets are available at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on a first come, first served basis and can not be pre-booked. A shuttle bus will bring the ticket holders to the Fort.

www.phoenixpark.ie/visitorinformation/magazinefort/#d.en.36668

The Story of the Capital – Exhibition in Dublin City Hall

10:00 – 17:15, Fri 21 Jul

City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2

Dublin City Hall has a museum/exhibition in the basement, called “The Story of the Capital”, it is an exhibition about Dublin’s History and you should definitely check it out at some stage.

To celebrate the Easter Rising Anniversary, admission to that exhibititon was free in 2016, but lucky for us, Dublin City decided to also waive the admission charge for 2017.

Opening hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:15.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-recreation-culture-cityhall/exhibition

People’s Art Exhibition

11:00 – 17:00, Fri 21 Jul

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

Six times will the “People’s Art 2017″ exhibition take place this year. It is an art exhibition by private artists on the rails/fence of St. Stephen’s Green.

(If you want to exhibit at one of the events in the future, check the website for cost and conditions.)

Visiting the People’s Art Exhibition is free and you will be able to admire (and buy) a huge amount of art works. The event starts close to 11:00 and typically finishes around 17:00, it runs from Friday until Sunday with the main activity on Saturday and Sunday.

People’s Art Dublin is a voluntary, part time, non profit making group, brought together by Dublin City Council to promote the visual arts to the public of Dublin. A huge variety of art/paintings are displayed and if the weather is nice it is a great art-filled stroll around Stephen’s Green. Definitely recommended!

www.peoplesart.ie/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 21 Jul

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

The Green Door Market

12:00 – 19:00, Fri 21 Jul

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Green Door Market is a new indoor food/Farmer’s Market that takes place just a few doors down from the Dublin Food Co-op at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Admission is free.

Opening hours are Thu-Fri 12:00-19:00 and Sat 09:30-16:00.

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

Sonic Bike Experience (Ya Slip Ta Bang) – Science Gallery

12:30, Fri 21 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

As part of the current “Sound Check” exhibition in the Science Gallery you can rent out a bike to experience Dublin in a completely different way:

Ya slip ta bang is an interactive composition mapped over the streets of Dublin that will unfold for you as you ride ‘sonic bikes’ along specific routes of the city. Accompanied by electronic music, the composition tells the story of recovering he roin addict Lucy Dolan as she returns to the city, revisiting important places in her life.

The sonic bike is a bicycle with frame-mounted speakers that plays different sounds and music dependent on where the cyclist goes and how fast they ride, via a mounted location-sensitive system.

The bikes can be rented for free for up to 1 hour on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturday and Sunday between 12:30 and 16:00. The rules and conditions are on the website below and that is also where you book the bikes.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2017/07/yasliptabangsonicbikeexperience0

Game-piece in the garden of a Chateau – Talk

13:15, Fri 21 Jul

National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2

A short and informal talk will take place in front of Jan Weenix’s “Game-piece in the garden of a Chateau”, with Dr Kathryn Milligan.

Admission is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/game-piece-garden-chateau

The Art of The Sample: Late Night Party – Science Gallery Dublin

18:00 – 22:00, Fri 21 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The Science Gallery is inviting to a late-night party at the current SOUND CHECK exhibition. Visitors will link up with musicians, makers and producers to explore the technologies changing how we hear, experience, and make music.

To celebrate the Festival of Curiosity, this party “THE ART OF THE SAMPLE”, a special sample and looping performance with leading producers will happen. With music, making and some noisey electronic surprises, we’ll celebrate the Festival of Curiosity with all things sound.

Admission is free, but booking is required via the link below.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2017/06/artsamplelatesciencegallerydublin

MY Art Exhibition

19:00 – 22:00, Fri 21 Jul

Patagonia, 24-26 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

“MY ART Exhibition!” by the Mind Blow Cew is an exhibition of “artwork, activism and other creative nonsense.” Exploring themes like death, enlightenment, rock ‘n’ roll, madness, embracing the moment and bodybuilding it is a one-evening event with additional live performances by poets Hazel Hogan, Raven Aflakete, singer Sean Fitzgerald and jazz guitarist Ev O’Brien.

Admission is free. Find out more via the Facebook Page or Eventbrite Page below.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/my-art-exhibition-tickets-36222745206?ref=devg

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 21 Jul

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

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 21 Jul

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard has live music every Friday and Saturday. Many of the performers are established and very good bands. The upcoming gigs are detailed on the website below. Admission is always free.

www.stillorganorchard.com/specials/

Pete Pamf – Gig

21:00, Fri 21 Jul

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Pete Pamf will play funk and alternative at this gig.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/pete-pamf3

PopLife – Gig

21:00, Fri 21 Jul

Liquor Rooms, 7 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

Cover Band Poplife will play a gig in the Liquor Rooms.

Admission is free.

theliquorrooms.com/event/poplife-showcase-3/?instance_id=379

Reverend JM’s Panic Worship + Poison Hearts – Gig

21:30, Fri 21 Jul

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

The double act Reverend JM’s Panic Worship + Poison Hearts will play a gig in the Patriot’s Inn.

Admission is free.

dublinsessions.ie/the-patriots-inn/

Checkpoint / Bullet Girl – Gig

22:30, Fri 21 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Punk Rock band Checkpoint will play this gig and they will be supported by Bullet Girl.

Admission is free before 22:30 or if you sign up for the guest list.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/midnight-hour-w-checkpoint-the-divils/

Events Coming Up

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

22 July

Every month the Dublin Mountain Partnership runs free guided walks in the Dublin Mountains often on some Saturdays or Sundays, but also on other days during the month. The walks have varying difficulty and duration and the details can be found on the Dublin Mountain Partnership website: www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/?no_cache=1

There is only one single walk this month. Pity, considering the weather is better now than in the rest of the year. The walk is on 22 July.

All walks are free, but pre-registration is required (details are on the website).

Not free, but interesting nevertheless:

Longitude: 14 – 16 July

Irish International A Capella Festival: 14-16 July

Festival of Curiosity: 20-23 July

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When it comes to numbers, however, the truth is sometimes much bitterer. About two weeks ago I found an article that specified what the average salary in Ireland is. And this average for full time workers stands at EUR 45,611. That is a good bit higher than I had expected and I know that many people WISHED they were just average i.e. not far below average! (If part time workers are considered, then the average salary is EUR 36,519.) Clearly crazily high salaries in some sectors distort the average number quite a bit.

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