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Dublin Event Guide 574: Bloomsday, Bike Fest 2018, Bark in the Park, Science Gallery Launch

DEG Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)

No. 574 | 15 June 2018

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Hi all!

After two super busy weekends, this one is a little quieter. Still lots of events, but some less than for the last two weeks. Thank goodness, some will say! :-) This week the National Gallery events are missing in this Dublin Event Guide because they misconfigured their website and it was unreachable. Oddly, the Science Gallery website was also not working properly and the Botanic Gardens website was changed and is now a total mess. People want to make my life difficult it seems. ;-)

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On the donation front we made a tiny bit of progress. The bill for June is now down to EUR 195. That is still a LOT of money to find in the next 2 weeks, so I really really need your help! If you hate it that I beg all the time here, then believe me, I hate it more!!!! But I am the one who has to find the money. :-O If you could support the Dublin Event Guide, I am suggesting a very fair EUR 12 for the year, that’s just 23 cent per Dublin Event Guide Edition or less than 3 pints for the whole year! That’s not much if you think about how much value the Dublin Event Guide brings you every week! ;-) Higher and lower donations are also appreciated! Every Euro counts!

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Without putting your hand in your pocket at all you can help the Dublin Event Guide! Just use the ad links in the Dublin News Section and the banner ads in other sections as often as possible when you buy/order goods. If you buy goods immediately (in the same session) after clicking on a link/ad that you find in this publication (for example for Groupon, LivingSocial, Amazon, Book Depository, LastMinute etc), then you help the Dublin Event Guide everytime.
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Have an event-full weekend and week,

–Joerg

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To cover the cost for the Dublin Event Guide I need your help and every week generous and nice Dublin Event Guide readers help with a donation.

Last week Gennadii N, Tadgh C and Niamh D helped with a MUCH needed donation. Thankj! Without donations, the Dublin Event Guide will not survive so your donation is MUCH appreciated. Unfortunately I need even more people to help like the wonderful people that helped last week!

The cost for sending the weekly newsletter is EUR 240 per month and a donation from you of just EUR 12 per year will ensure that I will be able to pay the bills.
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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 there is Bloomsday and the Solarfest at Dunsink Observatory and the Bikefest in Cabinteel. These are all on Saturday. On Sunday you can go to the BikeFest in St. Anne’s Park. And then on Thursday the next Science Gallery exhibition will be launched.

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Competitions

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Bloomsday!?!?! What is that?

You either love it or you don’t care at all about Bloomsday, there seems to be nothing in between. It is a HUGE day for some and others don’t even know what it is about. If you belong to the latter group, let me help you a bit.

Bloomsday is a made up day and nothing of it is based on real events. James Joyce wrote the book Ulysses between 1914 and 1922 and the book describes one day, Thursday 16 June 1904 when Leopold Bloom, a fictional figure in the book, went about his business from 08:00 to the early hours of the next day. This invented day, lived by an invented person became Bloomsday.

You could compare it to McClane Day! Which doesn’t exist!!! But would be the day just before Christmas when we copy all the things that John McClane did in Die Hard. We go to Nakatomi Plaza for a Christmas Party, have a disagreement in the toilet and then spend the rest of the day to fight against Max Gruber and some terrorists/thieves with all sorts of weapons. So if McClane Day makes sense to you, then Bloomsday will also make sense.

The James Joyce fans dress up like characters from the book in clothes that were worn by people around 1904, then they have a breakfast like Leopold Bloom and visit the locations he went to during the day.

Does that help a bit? If not, get a better description here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloomsday :-)

I think we should plan for McClane Day! We just have about 6 months to prepare for it! :-O

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Library fines will be abolished

Libraries in Ireland are a great resource that could be used a lot more, but if they are used more or not will probably have no impact on society or the economy or the happiness of the nation whatsoever. Reading books is a good thing but there are many ways you can read books and you can get your books. In my opinion the E-Book and Audio book selection has to be expanded significantly and the libraries should allow the users to suggest specific e- and audiobooks for purchase, but apart from that there is not much that needs to change.

Michael Ring, Minister for Rural & Community Development, seems to think differently and I have to speculate that it comes from having nothing else to do in his department. Ring thinks that operating hours for libraries should be extended to 08:00-22:00 on 365 days a year (Who wants to be in a library at 21:00 on Christmas Eve!?!?) and he things that library fines have to go! At the moment the use of libraries is completely free and ONLY if you keep a physical book longer than the allowed loan period of three weeks (I think!) you have to pay a small, but increasing fine when you bring the book back. The purpose of the fine is to make sure that people bring the book back in time. But Ring thinks that it keeps people away from libraries.

In an ideal world nobody will steal and everybody will love thy neighbours. But unfortunately the world is not ideal. That’s why we have laws. And in the same way as there will always be people (inlcuding politicians) that will try to “minimise” their tax payments, there will always people that will forget to bring back some or all of their loaned books.

I think we should abolish library fines when we abolish fines for under declaring taxes.

Ring thinks people will bring books back even if there are no fines because the libraries are owned by the communities: Ring thinks people will still return books even if there is no fine.

He said: “I think people will respect the libraries because as I say it is not Government it is community, it is belonging to the people and we want to make these community hubs for the future.”

Is he deluded or absolutely right? What do you think?

Opportunities

The former “Opportunities” section is now the place where the weekly nationwide clever event map from our sponsor Energia will be featured. Full details about the events on the map are on the Energia blog: gturl.eu/Energia18_wk25

Oddly, there are two events on the Energia list that are listed as free, which are not free at all and another event is listed as a low priced event, but has relatively high charges. All events listed in the Dublin Event Guide are definitely free!

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.

Art & The Great Hunger

08 March-30 June (Daily: 10:00-17:00)

The Coach House, Dublin Castle Gardens, Dublin 2

“Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum” at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, is sending its art collection to Ireland for the first time. The exhibition documents the scale of the famine, the horror of it, how it permeated and changed Ireland and the people that escaped it forever. The museum’s collection, the only one of its kind in the world, constitutes an incomparable direct link to the past of almost 6.5 million Irish and 40 million Irish-American people.

Admission is free.

NCAD Graduate Exhibition 2018

09-17 June

NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

The NCAD Graduate Exhibition will be on show for the next week and details, opening hours and programme of public events can be found on the website below.

www.ncad.ie/news/view/ncad-graduate-exhibition-2018

Admission is free.

Horse Traditions in Ireland – Exhibition

19 June – 15 July

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

An exhibition of horse traditions in Ireland will take place at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre.

This exhibition will look at how horses are used in a modern context and how they are linked to the Phoenix Park, including the Garda Mounted Unit which is based in Áras an Uachtaráin, the All Ireland Polo Club which is located in the Phoenix Park and the Equitation School of the Defence Forces based in McKee Barracks.

Admission is free.

phoenixpark.ie/event/horse-traditions-in-ireland-wood-turners-piece/?instance_id=3754

Face to Face: Anthony Palliser’s Irish Portraits

01 June – 02 Sept (Tue-Sun 10:00-13:00+14:00-17:00)

Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin 15

Over eighty portraits of more than thirty renowned Irish cultural figures, completed over a sixteen-year period by the Anglo-Belgian painter Anthony Palliser, will be on display at Farmleigh Gallery.

The “models” include Seamus Heaney, Derek Mahon, Paddy Moloney, Siobhán Armstrong, Thomas Kinsella, Edna O’Brien, John Boorman, Colm Tóibín, Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, Brian Friel, Bill Whelan, John Banville, Sinéad Cusack, John Montague, Paul Muldoon, John Hurt and Garech Browne.

Admission is free. Find more information here.

Saturday 16 Jun

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Bloomsday Events at James Joyce Tower and Museum

08:00, Sat 16 Jun

James Joyce Museum, Joyce Tower, Sandycove , Co. Dublin

Bloomsday is around the corner again. The James Joyce inspired day that causes major palpitations for Joyce fans and doesn’t move the rest in the slightest. The festival runs from Monday 11 June – Saturday 16 June with the main Bloomsday on Saturday 16 June.

There are plenty of events happening during the week, but nearly all of them are not free, some even quite pricey. Maybe that is an indication about the affluence of the audience that is Bloomsday mad?

Luckily there is one glorious exception! The James Joyce Museum in the James Joyce Tower in Sandycove will have a whole range events that are all free of charge.

After a whole week of events, the final day and main day will look like this:

The Tower opens at 08:00 for a day of Bloomsday festivities. Actor Bryan Murray reads excerpts from Ulysses at intervals over the morning and early afternoon, with occasional performances by Caitriona Ni Threaisaigh and Mary Pat Moloney and traditional contributions by Joycean pilgrims and the visiting public throughout the day.

Admission is free.

www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/bloomsday-2018-programme/2018/6/16/bloomsday-at-the-james-joyce-tower-and-museum-sandycove

Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 16 Jun

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/

Bike Week 2018

09:00, Sat 16 Jun

Various locations in Dublin and Dun Laoghaire

Bike Week 2018 will take place from Sat 09 – Sun 17 June. There will be Bike Tours, Bike Maintenance Clinics, a Street Velodrome event, a Bike Fest and a Cycling Photo Exhibition.

A lot of events are listed separately in this Dublin Event Guide, but to find out about the free Bike Maintenance Clinics, please check the website at www.bikeweek.ie/events

The “Everyday Cycling Photo Exhibition”, a collection current and historical images depicting the role of the bicycle in everyday and sometimes strange, situations, will be on show from 09-29 June in the offices of Dublin City Council on Wood Quay from Monday to Friday (09:00-17:00). Admission is free.

All Bike Week events are free.

www.bikeweek.ie

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 16 Jun

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 16 Jun

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:
+ 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
+ Corcagh Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
+ Tolka Valley Park, Finglas South, Dublin 11
+ Porterstown Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15
+ Bricksfield Park, Crumlin Road, Dublin 12

www.parkrun.ie/

SuperNatural Food Market

09:30 – 15:30, Sat 16 Jun

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 16 Jun

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 16 Jun

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

Cycling Village at Smithfield Plaza

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 16 Jun

Smithfield Plaza, Dublin 7

Smithfield Plaza is the venue of the Street Velodrome on Saturday and for that reason a Dublin Cycling Village will also be set up there. Expect information about cycling and stalls with bike accessories.

Admission is free.

www.bikeweek.ie/events/dublin/dublin-cycling-campaign-cycling-village

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 16 Jun

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 16 Jun

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

Solarfest 2018 – Dunsink Observatory

10:00 – 17:30, Sat 16 Jun

Dunsink Observatory, Dunsink Lane, Castleknock, Dublin 15

Solarfest 2018 will take place in Dunsink Observatory from Friday until Sunday. The tickets for the Family Afternoon on Sunday are long gone, but it seems that there are still some tickets for the talks on Saturday. Admission is free but booking is required.

The list of talks on Saturday is here

10:30 Registration
11:00 Ronan Newman ‘Clouds at the Edge of Space: An insight to their History, Formation & link to Solar Minimum’
11:45 Shane Maloney (TCD) – ESA Solar Orbiter
12:30 Ciara Maguire (TCD) and Oisin Creaner (DIAS) – I-LOFAR
13:15 Live Classical Music by Sarah Joyce / Observatory Tour / Bring Your Own Picnic
14:30 US Solar Eclipse Report: Michael O’Connell (IFAS)
Phd Session:
15:10 Sam Green (DIAS)
15:30 Maria Moutzouri (DIAS)
15:50 Samuel McKeague (DCU)
16:10 Camille Stock (DIAS)
16:30 Q&A Session – All Speakers
16:45 Conference Close with Poetry Reading by Sarah Joyce
17:00 onwards: Informal get together – pizza (EUR 10 pp)

More information is on this page and that’s also where you book.

www.dunsink.dias.ie/events/solarfest/

Street Velodrome – Smithfield – Bike Week

10:00 – 18:00, Sat 16 Jun

Dublin (various locations)

Street Velodrome is a pop-up cycling track that will give you an opportunity to try cycling like a professional cyclist. All equipment (bikes and helmet) will be provided and Pro Riders coaches will explain everything to you before you get racing.

The last day of the pop-up Street Velodrome will be
+ Sat 16 June: Smithield Plaza – Viking Pro Series for Pro/Elit Riders. Register here.

www.bikeweek.ie/events/dublin/street-veldrome-event

Temple Bar Markets

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 16 Jun

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

Terenure Bushy Park Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sat 16 Jun

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

The Story of the Capital – Exhibition in Dublin City Hall

10:00 – 17:15, Sat 16 Jun

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 2018.

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

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

Áras an Uachtaráin – Tour

10:15, Sat 16 Jun

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

Áras an Uachtaráin is the residence of the President of Ireland in the middle of Phoenix Park. It started as a modest brick house for the Phoenix Park Chief Ranger in 1751, was then turned into th ‘occasional residence’ for the Lords-Lieutenant and gradually evolved into a huge mansion. After Ireland gained independence it was turned after 1937 into the residence of the Irish president.

Every Saturday a number of public tours take place and admission is free. Tickets will be issued at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on the day, on a first come, first served basis. Group and/or advance booking is not possible.

The tours will be at 10:15, 11:30, 12:45, 14:00 and 15:15 and take approx. 1 hour.

phoenixpark.ie/tours/

African Dance & Dabke Dance Workshop

10:30 – 13:00, Sat 16 Jun

Dance House, 1 Foley Street, Dublin 1

The Smithfield Plaza Festival “Hotter Than July” and the Big Bang Festival of Rhythm are inviting to a series of Workshops leading up to a performance at “Hotter Than July” on Sunday 29 July.

Learn African Dance & Dabke Dance with Catherine Young at a series of Saturday workshops in Dance House. The workshops will take place from 10:30 – 13:00 and will be on Saturdays 16 June, 23 June, 07 July, 14 July and 21 July. A dress rehearsal is on 28 July and the performance on Sunday 29 July.

Admission is free, but you have to attend at least 5 out of 6 rehearsals.

Find all details on this poster.

Art, Bites, Crafts – Drumcondra Market

10:30 – 15:30, Sat 16 Jun

Arts and Business Campus, 40 Drumcondra Road Lower

The Drumcondra Village Market is now the “Art, Bites, Crafts Drumcondra Market”. And as you guessed it, it is an arts and crafts fair in the centre of Drumcondra. :-) There will also be some food and music.

The market is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30-15:30.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/abcdrumcondramarket

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 16 Jun

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/

The Secret Life of Bats – Drop-in Activity

11:00 – 13:00, Sat 16 Jun

National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2

“The Secret Life of Bats” with Bat Conservation Ireland is a Drop-in Activity in the Discovery Zone. During this hands-on session, discover the different species that live in Ireland and their night-time behaviours.

Admission is free. No booking required but there may be a short waiting time. Suitable for all ages.

www.museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=3649

National Gallery Talks & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 16 Jun

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

Eatyard Crisp Festival

12:00 – 22:00, Sat 16 Jun

The Bernard Shaw, 12 Richmond Street South, Dublin 8

The Eatyard is a court yard with food stalls next to the Bernard Shaw Pub that is open every Thursday to Sunday (12:00-15:00+17:00-22:00).

This weekend a “Crisp Festival” will be the culinary highlight of the Eatyard.

There will be crisp tastings, a discussion about King’s vs Tayto on Saturday at 17:00 and on Sunday at 16:00 a Blind Tasting will happen.

Find a list of all events on the website below. Admission is free.

the-eatyard.com/crispfestival/

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 17:00, Sat 16 Jun

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/

Paw Patrol Family Event

12:00 – 16:00, Sat 16 Jun

Stillorgan Shopping Centre, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

Chase and Marshall from cartoon “Paw Patrol” will be appearing during Story Time sessions at 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 and also for an additional Meet & Greet at 13:00 and 15:00. The Story Time has to be booked and places are limited. The Meet & Greet at 13:00 and 15:00 doesn’t require a ticket.

Admission is free, but booking is required for the story telling and you can book via the link on the Facebook page below.

www.facebook.com/events/1450109958427204/

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Sat 16 Jun

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/

BikeFest 2018 – Cabinteely Park

13:00 – 17:00, Sat 16 Jun

Cabinteely Park, Dublin 18

Part of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council celebration of National Bike Week is BikeFest 2018 in Cabinteely Park.

There will be Bike Tune Ups, Bling UR Bike decorations, Cycling Information, Food and Smoothies made by a pedal powered Smoothie maker. “Cycle Circus” performers and Street Entertainers will alos be present.

The highlight of BikeFest will be a unique cycle stunt show from Ben Savage’s Savage Skills. Savage Skills riders have set Guinness World Records and won World Championships with their unrivalled abilities on two wheels. They will present four shows, on the half hour of 20 minutes duration during the event. Between shows Savage Skills riders will teach visitors safe cycling skills on their custom BMX track.

Admission is free. There is very limited parking in the area around Cabinteely Park so you are encouraged to cycle, walk or use public transport to get to the event.

events.dlrcoco.ie/event/bikefest-2018

Chester Beatty Library – Guided Tour

14:00, Sat 16 Jun

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

Family Fun Day – IT Tallaght

14:00 – 18:00, Sat 16 Jun

IT Tallaght, Blessington Rd, Tallaght, Dublin 24

The Institute of Technology in Tallaght is inviting to a Family Fun Day on Saturday afternoon. There will be tech projects from lego robotics to inflatable obstacle courses & tech workshops.

If you wonder what else and where it will all happen, I unfortunately have to tell you that the IT Tallaght is not at all helpful. MAYBE you will be told after you register, but you can’t be too certain. Considering that the IT Tallaght is teaching Marketing and Advertising courses, I would have expected a MUCH better effort, :-O

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

www.facebook.com/itt.dublin/photos/p.1545991698863551

Summer Sun Discs – Drop-in activity

14:00 – 16:00, Sat 16 Jun

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

“Summer Sun Discs” is the title of a Drop-in Activity for families in the National Museum in Kildare Street.

“In Early Bronze Age Ireland, people made beautiful gold discs to look like the sun. Drop in to find out more about these precious objects and make your own shining sun disc.”

Admission is free. No booking required. Located in the Kildare Room, Ground Floor.

www.museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=3657

A Magnet for Artists: Luggala & Garech Browne Talk

15:00 – 16:00, Sat 16 Jun

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15

“A Magnet for Artists: Luggala & Garech Browne” is a talk by writer Robert O’Byrne, in conjunction with the ‘Face to Face’ exhibition.

Admission is free, but places are limited. Book via farmleighevents@opw.ie

farmleigh.ie/event/a-magnet-for-artists-luggala-garech-browne/?instance_id=105

Bloomsday at the National Library

15:00, Sat 16 Jun

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

“Bloomsday at the NLI” will be an afternoon of Words and Muisc for Bloomsday. Professor Barry McCrea and singer Simon Morgan present a selection of Joycean songs in English, Irish, and Italian, with some short explanations on the meaning of these songs in Joyce’s works.

Admission is free but booking is required via this link.

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

Bloomsday Readings & Songs

15:00 – 18:00, Sat 16 Jun

Wolfe Tone Square, Jervis Street, Dublin 1

On Bloomsday, an afternoon of songs, readings and performances from Ulysses is one of only a handful of free (and/or not yet booked out events).

“Featuring a chaotic cast of noted Irish actors, politicians, musicians, pundits, procrastinators and everyone in between, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the book amongst seasoned Joycean veterans and Bloomsday beginners alike.”

Peter Murphy (writer, spoken-word performer and actor) will lead the following group of contributors:

Poets Elaine Feeney, Andrej Kapor and Lena Chen, Writer Christine Dwyer Hickey, Poet Jessica Traynor, Senator David Norris, James Joyce lookalike John Shevlin, Actor Stephen Quinn, Writer Alan McMonagle, Writer & Playwright Gerry Stembridge, Playwright+Poet Dermot Bolger, YA writer Dave Rudden, Writer Paul Murray, Actress Hilda Fay, Actress & Comedian Tara Flynn, Writer June Caldwell, Actress Leah Minto, Actress & Comedian Katherine Lynch.

Admission is free.

www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/bloomsday-2018-programme/2018/6/16/bloomsday-readings-songs-at-wolfe-tone-square

What have rocks ever done for us? – Geology Talk

15:00 – 16:00, Sat 16 Jun

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

With the talk “What have rocks ever done for us?”, Siobhán Power (Geologist with the Geological Survey of Ireland and a member of Earth Science Ireland) will make you look at rocks in a very different light. Learn how dependent we all are on rocks for so many facets of our everyday lives.

Admission is free. Suitable for adults.

www.museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=3676

Back to the Gaff – Book Launch

18:00, Sat 16 Jun

Icon Factory, Aston Place, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

John P Brady is launching his book “Back to the Gaff – Scandalous Narratives of Contemporary Ireland” with a wine reception, book reading and lice music.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/982024055300916/

Darren Beckett – Gig

21:00, Sat 16 Jun

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

Darren Beckett will play a gig in the Harbour Bar.

Admission is free.

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

Joshua Burnside – Gig

21:00, Sat 16 Jun

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Folk Songwriter Joshua Burnside from Northern Ireland will be in Sin E for a gig.

Admission is free.

sin-e.ie/events/joshua-burnside/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 16 Jun

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/

Rock Tribunal – Gig

22:30, Sat 16 Jun

Porterhouse Temple Bar, 16-18 Parliament Street, Dublin 2

Rock Tribunal will play a gig in the Porterhouse in Temple Bar.

Admission is free.

www.theporterhouse.ie/bars-dublin-temple.php

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Car Boot Sales – Ballymun

08:00 – 13:00, Sun 17 Jun

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

Bike Week 2018

09:00, Sun 17 Jun

Various locations in Dublin and Dun Laoghaire

Bike Week 2018 will take place from Sat 09 – Sun 17 June. There will be Bike Tours, Bike Maintenance Clinics, a Street Velodrome event, a Bike Fest and a Cycling Photo Exhibition.

A lot of events are listed separately in this Dublin Event Guide, but to find out about the free Bike Maintenance Clinics, please check the website at www.bikeweek.ie/events

The “Everyday Cycling Photo Exhibition”, a collection current and historical images depicting the role of the bicycle in everyday and sometimes strange, situations, will be on show from 09-29 June in the offices of Dublin City Council on Wood Quay from Monday to Friday (09:00-17:00). Admission is free.

All Bike Week events are free.

www.bikeweek.ie

Summer Wellness Event

09:30 – 10:45, Sun 17 Jun

Round Tower Clondalkin, 15 Tower Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

This is a Summer Wellness Event in Clondalkin with Yoga, Somatic Movements, Breathing Practices, Meditation and Relaxation with Catriona Leavey.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/383604405487618/

Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 17 Jun

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 17 Jun

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 – Guided Tour

10:00, Sun 17 Jun

Magazine Fort, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

The Magazine Fort in Phoenix Park was for a long time completely neglected, but it is hugely 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 30 years (!!) and there were numerous speculations about the reasons for that.

Finally since 2016, guided tours are provided and this year from April until end of October there will be three tours every Sunday at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00. Only 20 places are available on each tour and if there is a big event in Phoenix Park the tour will be cancelled.

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.

phoenixpark.ie/tours/

Marlay Park Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sun 17 Jun

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 17 Jun

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/

Art, Bites, Crafts – Drumcondra Market

10:30 – 15:30, Sun 17 Jun

Arts and Business Campus, 40 Drumcondra Road Lower

The Drumcondra Village Market is now the “Art, Bites, Crafts Drumcondra Market”. And as you guessed it, it is an arts and crafts fair in the centre of Drumcondra. :-) There will also be some food and music.

The market is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30-15:30.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/abcdrumcondramarket

Botanic Gardens Drop-in Activities for Children

11:00, Sun 17 Jun

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

The National Botanic Gardens runs “Kids Drop by Activities” on Sundays.

There will be fun activities in the dedicated Children’s Garden. Sow seeds, make seed bombs, design bug hotels and re-use everyday items to create your own piece of eco art. Suitable from age 4. All children must bring their own grown up.

The event times are: 11:00, 11:30, 15:00, 15:30

Admission is free.

botanicgardens.ie/event/sunday-kids-drop-by-activities/?instance_id=14

Dun Laoghaire Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 17 Jun

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 17 Jun

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

National Gallery Talks & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 17 Jun

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

Blackrock Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 17 Jun

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/

Eatyard Crisp Festival

12:00 – 22:00, Sun 17 Jun

The Bernard Shaw, 12 Richmond Street South, Dublin 8

The Eatyard is a court yard with food stalls next to the Bernard Shaw Pub that is open every Thursday to Sunday (12:00-15:00+17:00-22:00).

This weekend a “Crisp Festival” will be the culinary highlight of the Eatyard.

There will be crisp tastings, a discussion about King’s vs Tayto on Saturday at 17:00 and on Sunday at 16:00 a Blind Tasting will happen.

Find a list of all events on the website below. Admission is free.

the-eatyard.com/crispfestival/

Guided Walks – Botanic Gardens

12:00 – 15:30, Sun 17 Jun

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

Historic Women’s Emancipation Cycle

12:00, Sun 17 Jun

Clontarf Promenade, Clontarf Road, Dublin 3

The title above is one I invented. It doesn’t fully describe the event, but the official title is “Freedom Machine Bike to the Bikefest!” and that tells you even less unless you understand what is going on.

Freedom Machines were the bikes and the cycle is going from the Sails Sculpture on Clontarf Seafront at Alfie Byrne Road to St. Anne’s Park. So it is a super short cycle, but it is a cycle of a group of women to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the right to vote for women.

On Sunday, however, all genders and all ages are invited to join the women on the cycle to the Bike Fest in St. Anne’s Park, so everybody is welcome.

Admission is free.

www.bikeweek.ie/events/dublin/freedom-machine-bike-bikefest

Sunday at Noon – Classical Concerts

12:00 – 13:00, Sun 17 Jun

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The Sundays at Noon Concert Series continues in the Sculpture Gallery at the Hugh Lane Gallery. This series of free (mainly classical) concerts continues to present the best of Irish and International music and musicians. Concerts run from September to June.

The next concert will feature CONCORDE, the Contemporary Music Ensemble (Jane O’Leary director/piano, Madeleine Staunton flute/alto flute, Paul Roe clarinet/bass clarinet, Elaine Clark violin, Martin Johnson cello, Dermot Dunne accordion)

www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/2180-sundaysnoonconcorde

Family Tour – National Gallery

12:30 – 13:15, Sun 17 Jun

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

This Family Tour is specially designed for children and their guardians, parents and carers to make the works on display in the National Gallery fun and engaging for kids.

Admission is free. Meet at the Merrion Square information desk.

www.nationalgallery.ie/

Sunday Songbrunch

12:30 – 15:15, Sun 17 Jun

Bagots Hutton Bar & Restaurant, 6 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7

Mick Brady with Chris Burke and Vinny Clohisey will perform at the Sunday Songbrunch. There will also be an Open Mic and Closing Jam.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/237200830381002/

Bike Fest 2018 – St. Anne’s Park

13:00 – 18:00, Sun 17 Jun

St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5

Cycling Ireland are inviting you to the BikeFest 2018 in Dublin’s St. Anne’s Park on Sunday.

There will be skills courses, coached zones, family cycles and races. Savage Skills Cycle Stunt Team will show their skills, the RSA simulator will allow you to test your driving skolls and there will be food stalls and a picnic zone.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1974043396256700

Bark in the Park – Dog Event

14:00 – 17:00, Sun 17 Jun

Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Bark in the Park is a sponsored Dog Walk for pet charity “Irish Blue Cross”. The walk starts at 15:00, but before the walk free classes and demos already start at 14:00.

www.facebook.com/events/195380917943603/

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 17 Jun

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 17 Jun

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 17 Jun

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

This is an Intercultural Tour in Japanese Language with Community Ambassador Hiromi Anzai.

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

cbl.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173587955

Once Upon a Time in the West – Film Screening

14:00, Sun 17 Jun

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

The Western “Once Upon a Time in the West” from 1968 will be screened in the Chester Beatty Library. (English, PG, 1968, 164 min)

Admission is free.

cbl.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173587956

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 17 Jun

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

Chester Beatty Library – Guided Tour

15:00, Sun 17 Jun

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

Mammals of the Phoenix Park – Talk & Walk

15:00, Sun 17 Jun

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

The Walk & Talk “Mammals of the Phoenix Park” will take place on Sunday.

“From the fallow deer stocked in the park in the 1600s to the badgers, squirrels, foxes and rabbits. The diversity of mammals so close to a city is will be covered.”

Admission is free. To book ring 01-6770095.

Find details in the Phoenix Park Programme Brochure here.

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 17 Jun

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

Sunday Family Sketching – Hugh Lane Gallery

15:00 – 16:00, Sun 17 Jun

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

Sunday Sketching for the whole family takes place every Sunday in the Hugh Lane Gallery and admission is free.

Families are invited to explore and respond together the gallery’s collection and temporary exhibitions through discussion and drawing. Bring your own sketchbook along or use the drawing materials provided.

Admission is free and no booking required, although numbers may be limited. Suited for ages 6+.

www.hughlane.ie/childrens-workshops/forthcoming/2071-sunday-sketching-exploring-the-francis-bacon-studio

Bal Folk – European Folk Dance Session

16:00 – 19:00, Sun 17 Jun

The Cobblestone, 77 North King Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7

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. Donations are appreciated.
The event takes place every Sunday in the Cobblestone Pub.

www.facebook.com/events/2176987825878558/

The High Leeson – Bluegrass Gig

18:00, Sun 17 Jun

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

The High Leeson is a Bluegrass band that plays every Sunday in the Leeson Longe.

Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

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

Dixieland Jazzmen – Gig

18:30 – 20:30, Sun 17 Jun

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 17 Jun

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

Jazz at the Mission Bar

20:00, Sun 17 Jun

The Mission Bar, 30 Ellis Quay, Dublin 1

The line-up at Jazz at the Mission Bar is

Darragh Hennessy on organ, Brendan Doherty on drums and Peter Dobai on tenor saxophone

Admission is free.

www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/gig/1856-sunday-night-jazz.html

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 00:00, Sun 17 Jun

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

Kelly McGrath – Gig

21:00, Sun 17 Jun

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

Kelly McGrath will be in the Harbour Bar for a gig of Country, Americana and Pop.

Admission is free.

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

Monday 18 Jun

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National Gallery Talks & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 18 Jun

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Mon 18 Jun

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/

Low priced books with free delivery!

13:00, Mon 18 Jun

Dublin (various locations)

Free Delivery on all Books at the Book Depository

If you regularly or occasionally buy books online, you can help the Dublin Event Guide hugely even without having to pay cent directly. In fact you even save money this way:

Buy your books from The Book Depository and get better prices and free (!!) delivery for all orders independent from the volume and when you click on the picture here before you buy, then 5% of what normally The Book Depository would get, they give back to the Dublin Event Guide. Everybody wins!

www.bookdepository.com?a_aid=dubevg

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Song Cycle – Singer/Songwriter Showcase

20:00, Mon 18 Jun

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Song Cycle is a weekly Singer/Songriter showcase in Wheelan’s.

Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com

The Circle Sessions – Open Mic

20:00 – 23:30, Mon 18 Jun

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/

Jazz Jam Session – Grand Social

20:30, Mon 18 Jun

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

The Comedy Shed

20:30, Mon 18 Jun

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 18 Jun

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

Jimmy Smyth’s Organised – Gig

21:00, Mon 18 Jun

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

Guitarist Jimmy Smyth will play a gig in the Leeson Lounge with band Organised and guests.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/2030459333873792/

Trad Sessions

21:00 – 23:30, Mon 18 Jun

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 18 Jun

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/

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National Gallery Talks & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 19 Jun

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

Martin Hansard – Songs and Poems

13:00, Tue 19 Jun

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

Martin Hansard will perform songs and read poems from his recently published book “IFIKA YOUIKA: The journey through the eye of a songster”.

Admission is free but booking is required via 01-8734333

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

Routes around Spain: Málaga – Book Launch

18:00 – 19:00, Tue 19 Jun

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

Author and historian Michael B. Barry will launch his new book “Málaga. A Souvenir and Guide”. It is a visual guide of the city of Málaga and includes an account of the city’s history and other interesting details for the traveler.

hermes.cervantes.es/FichaWeb/120838/80

The Dublin Language Exchange – Meetup

19:00, Tue 19 Jun

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/

Dublin Bluegrass Collective – Gig

20:00, Tue 19 Jun

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

Jesters Open Mic Comedy Night

20:00 – 22:00, Tue 19 Jun

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

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/

Ukulele Tuesday – Jam&Gig

20:00 – 23:30, Tue 19 Jun

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

Ben Prevo – Gig

21:00, Tue 19 Jun

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

Ben Prevo will be for his weekly gig in the Bowery. Expect Blues, Funk, Jazz and even Country.

Admission is free.

thebowery.ie/calander/

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 19 Jun

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 19 Jun

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

International Bar Jazz Night

21:30, Tue 19 Jun

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 19 Jun

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

Wednesday 20 Jun

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Drawing Group for Adults – Rua Red

11:00, Wed 20 Jun

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 Drawing Group for Adults in Rua Red runs free weekly drawing sessions on Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00. Materials are provided.

www.ruared.ie/whats-on/event/drawing-group-for-adults

National Gallery Talks & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 20 Jun

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Wed 20 Jun

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/

Tourism in Dublin: a visit to an ever-changing city – Talk

13:00 – 13:45, Wed 20 Jun

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

The lunchtime lecture “Tourism in Dublin: a visit to an ever-changing city” will take place on Wednesday.

“What were the top 10 tourist attractions in Dublin in 1891? Where was the trendiest hotel to stay and which was the best pub to get yourself a ‘pint of plain’? Once seen as the ‘second city in the Empire’, how did Dublin market itself after independence?

Historian Maeve Casserly will use guidebooks from the National Library’s collections to show how the tourism industry in Ireland changed between the 1890s and 1960s.

Admission is free.

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

Irish National War Memorial Gardens – Guided Tour

14:00, Wed 20 Jun

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

A free guided tour will take place at the National War Memorial at Islandbridge every Wednesday at 14:00 from March until the end of October.

The tour will focus on World War I, in which nearly 50,000 Irish soldiers died. You will also hear about the main features of the gardens at this tour.

Meeting point is the car park at 14:00 (next to the Trinity College Boat Club). For further information and to check that it is taking place, contact 01-6770095 (Phoenix Park Visitor Centre).

opwdublincommemorative.ie/war-memorial/plan-a-visit/

Why Science Needs a Watchdog – Talk

18:00 – 19:30, Wed 20 Jun

Trinity Long Room Hub, Fellows’ Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2

Medical Journalist Ivan Oransky will talk about misdimeanours in scientific publishing and the importance of reporting when papers have been retracted or corrected.

In an age of “publish or perish”, where the pressure to rapidly publish academic research can foster a large volume of poor quality work or even unethical practices, Ivan co-founded Retraction Watch, a tracking service.

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

www.eventbrite.ie/e/ivan-oransky-why-science-needs-a-watchdog-tickets-46441627157

Mojo Mens Shed Open Evening & BBQ

19:00 – 21:00, Wed 20 Jun

St. Thomas Church, Jobstown Pastoral Centre, Dublin 24

The Mojo Men’s Shed in Jobstown has an Open Evening & BBQ and all men are invited. Contact Fran on 085 870 0676 or Pat on 085 758 8774 for more information.

Dwarf Jar Wednesday Jazz

19:30 – 22:00, Wed 20 Jun

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 20 Jun

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

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 20 Jun

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/

Dublin Jam Session – Open Jam

20:00 – 23:00, Wed 20 Jun

Drop Dead Twice, 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/

The Wow Signal Sessions

20:00, Wed 20 Jun

Bagots Hutton Bar & Restaurant, 6 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7

The Wow Wignal Sessions is a weekly gig night in Bagots Hutton. The line up is usually announced just a few days before on the Facebook Page below.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/wowsignalsessions

Anseo Comedy Club

20:30, Wed 20 Jun

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 Zodiac Sessions – Open Mic/Gig

20:30, Wed 20 Jun

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

Forro Wednesday

21:00, Wed 20 Jun

Woolshed Bar & Grill, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Dance Forro every week at this “Forro Wednesday” in the Woolshed for free.

www.facebook.com/events/137957730197202/

Los Paradiso – Gig

21:00, Wed 20 Jun

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

Shipwrecked – Open Mic Night

21:30, Wed 20 Jun

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

“Shipwrecked” is the name of the Bowery’s Open Mic on Wednesdays.

Each week there will be an array of music, comedy, spoken word and all things in between.

Admission is free.

thebowery.ie/calander/

Trad Session

21:30, Wed 20 Jun

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).

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Grangegorman Military Cemetery – Tour

11:00, Thu 21 Jun

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.

Grangegorman Military Cemetery is in Blackhorse Avenue just outside Phoenix Park. It is the largest military cemetery in Ireland. It was first opened in 1876 to serve as a graveyard for the soldiers of what was then Marlborough Barracks, now McKee Barracks, and their families. Specific zones were laid out for English, Canadian, New Zealand, and Australian service men. The cemetery’s pedestrian gate is open from 10:00-16:00 seven days a week.

phoenixpark.ie/tours/

National Gallery Talks & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 21 Jun

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

Support the Dublin Event Guide – Buy your books here!

13:00, Thu 21 Jun

Dublin (various locations)

Free Delivery on all Books at the Book Depository

If you regularly or occasionally buy books online, you can help the Dublin Event Guide hugely even without having to pay cent directly. In fact you even save money this way:

Buy your books from The Book Depository and get better prices and free (!!) delivery for all orders independent from the volume and when you click on the picture here before you buy, then 5% of what normally The Book Depository would get, they give back to the Dublin Event Guide. Everybody wins!

www.bookdepository.com?a_aid=dubevg

If you prefer Amazon to buy your books (for free postage you need to order a minimum of GBP 25), then use this Amazon link to help the Dublin Event Guide. Thanks!

Yoga at the Chester Beatty

13:10, Thu 21 Jun

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

On International Yoga Day the Chester Beatty Library is inviting to a lunchtime session. This drop-in workshop with Mary Dowling is suitable for all levels of strength and flexibility, and will focus on gentle movements, stretching and breathing techniques.

Admission is free. Places limited and will be allocated on a first come – first served basis. Bring your own mat.

cbl.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173588162

Let’s Connect – Business Networking Talk

13:30, Thu 21 Jun

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

The talk “Let’s Connect” will explain the importance of networking in a business and social context presented by Alec Drew (The Business Expert).

Admission is free.

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

Temple Bar Craft Market

14:00 – 20:00, Thu 21 Jun

Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Temple Bar Craft Market during the week is back and it has moved to Thursdays in 2018. Organised by the Temple Bar Company the market will bring handcrafted jewellery, wood design, handmade soaps, original art, photography, fashion, specialised cards and stained-glass crafts.

The market starts at 14:00 and finishes at 20:00, but is still carrying the totally nonsensical and completely misleading name “Temple Bar NIGHT Market”. I will just ignore this unsuitable and incorrect name and will rename it to “Temple Bar Craft Market”. ;-)

templebarnightmarket.com/

Circus at the National Gallery

16:30 – 20:30, Thu 21 Jun

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery invites to a “Thursday Late” to celebrate the Summer Solstice on Thursday. There will be food, drink, lawn games, circus demonstrations in the Merrion Square courtyard of the National Gallery, the Lords of Strut will perform there comedic contortionist show from 18:00-18:30.

Because the National Gallery website is broken at the time of writing this, I am not sure if the event is free, but if it is, I epxect that you will have to register. Try the link below on Monday or Tuesday to find out more.

www.nationalgallery.ie/thursday-lates-celebrate-solstice

Philosophy, Information & the Brain – Talk

17:00 – 18:30, Thu 21 Jun

Trinity Long Room Hub, Fellows’ Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2

“Philosophy, Information & the Brain” is a talk by Dr Rosa Cao (Stanford University), as part of the Neurohumanities Lecture series 2018.

Dr Rosa Cao is interested in issues at the intersection of philosophy of mind, neuroscience, and cognitive science. Can we get a naturalistic theory of representation that works for neuroscience? How should neural computation be understood, and what is the neural code? How does physiology constrain functional architecture, and vice versa?

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

www.eventbrite.ie/e/philosophy-information-the-brain-tickets-46100567037

Spanish Film: La lengua de las mariposas

17:30, Thu 21 Jun

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

The Spanish Film Club in Pearse Street Library will screen “La lengua de las mariposas” in Spanish with English subtitles.

Find out more about the film via the website below.

Admission is free.

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

Jazz Club at Sweetman’s – Gig

18:00 – 20:00, Thu 21 Jun

J.W. Sweetman’s, 2 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2

A weekly Jazz Club event with live band is taking place at J.W. Sweetman’s.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/jwsweetman/

Little Museum of Dublin – Free Admission Thursday

18:00 – 20:00, Thu 21 Jun

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 10 for adults and admission is by guided tour only.

www.littlemuseum.ie/

Science Gallery Launch Party: Life at the Edges

18:00 – 20:00, Thu 21 Jun

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The newest Science Gallery exhibition will be launched on Thursday. It is called “Life at the Edges” and will look at inhospitable places and desolate environments, at living in extreme conditions and at adventure and pioneering.

I will find out more on Thursday morning so that I can fill you in about the exhibition in next week’s Dublin Event Guide. Alternatively you can come to the Launch Party and find out yourself what the new exhibition is all about.

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

www.eventbrite.ie/e/launch-party-life-at-the-edges-tickets-46569613969

Evening Tour – National Gallery

18:30 – 19:15, Thu 21 Jun

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

Explore some of the highlights of the National Gallery exhibitons at this evening tour.

Admission is free. Meet at the Merrion Square information desk.

Please note: It is not certain that this Evening Tour is happening. But the National Gallery website was unavailable and I couldn’t check if the Evening Tour is on the schedule. It often is, therefore I am mentioning it here.

www.nationalgallery.ie/evening-tour-18

In War and Revolution: Actions of sons of Ballyfermot – Talk

18:30, Thu 21 Jun

Ballyfermot Library, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10

“In War and Revolution, the actions of sons of Ballyfermot” is a history talk in Ballyfermot Library by historian Cathy Scuffil.

Admission is free.

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

New to Dublin? Dublin Expats Meeting

19:00, Thu 21 Jun

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 21 Jun

Ryan’s, 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! More information can be found here: www.meetup.com/IrishGamesAssociation/

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/IGAGamesNights/

Rhythm & Brew – Craft Beer Meetup

20:00, Thu 21 Jun

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

“Rhythm and Brews Craft Beer Club” is a monthly meet-up and beer review in Sin E. The next event is on Thursday and you will be able to try the beer of the month, talk about it with other beer enthusiasts and listen to live music.

For more info contact: gerard AT mentorpitch.com

sin-e.ie/events/rhythm-brews/

Willie and the Bandits / Mongrel State – Gig

20:00, Thu 21 Jun

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

UK Blues Rock Band “Willie and the Bandits” will be in Dublin for a gig and they will be supported by the great Irish band “Mongrel State”. This looks like a great gig!

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/551138198602392/

Lucky Bones – Gig

21:00, Thu 21 Jun

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

Lucky Bones will play Rock/Americana at this gig in Bray.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/lucky-bones1

Singer Songwriter Night – Mother Reilly’s

21:00, Thu 21 Jun

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

Brady’s Fun Pub Quiz

21:30, Thu 21 Jun

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 21 Jun

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/

McLoughlin’s Trad Night

21:30, Thu 21 Jun

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 21 Jun

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 21 Jun

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/

BIMM Dublin Midnight Hour – Gig

23:30, Thu 21 Jun

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The BIMM Music College is organising the Midnight Hour on Thursdays in Whelan’s. The line-up has not yet been announced.

Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/bimm-dublin-midnight-hour-21/

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Dog Friendly Ireland Day

09:00 – 21:00, Fri 22 Jun

Dublin (various locations)

Dogs Trust Ireland is asking restaurants, hotels, workplaces, public transport and anything in between to allow dogs access their premises on this one day to make Ireland more dog friendly.

And dog owners are encouraged to visit the premises that support “Dog Friendly Ireland Day” together with their dog.

Oddly, though Dogs Trust Ireland missed an important aspect of this day: It is necessary to provide a comprehensive list that mentions all locations across Ireland where dogs are allowed in on that day. It seems that Dogs Trust had the right idea and participating premises could register and would get a Goody Bag with posters, treats and tips. But when they ran out of Goody Bags, they made the mistake to stop registration. Oops! And even the ones that managed to register are not listed on the website. Double Oops!

www.dogstrust.ie/whats-happening/dog-friendly-ireland/dog-friendly-ireland-day/

The Story of the Capital – Exhibition in Dublin City Hall

10:00 – 17:15, Fri 22 Jun

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 2018.

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 22 Jun

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

Six times this year the “People’s Art 2018″ exhibition will take place. It is an art exhibition 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 great art works from the artists themselves. 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 & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 22 Jun

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

Art at the Edges: Behind the Scenes – Talks

13:00, Fri 22 Jun

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

Artists, contributors and curators of the newest Science Gallery exhibition “Life at the Edges” will talk about their exhibits and the inspiration behind exhibits and the whole exhibition.

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

www.eventbrite.ie/e/art-at-the-edges-behind-the-scenes-tickets-46928104223

Listening Party with Musician in Residence

13:00, Fri 22 Jun

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

Ríona Sally Hartman is the Musician in Residence with Dublin City Council and she invites to a Listening Party on Friday: Choose an album from the Music Library collections, or bring along your own, and then listen with her to the music and discuss what makes them great.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-8734333

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

Arbour Hill Cemetery Tour

14:00, Fri 22 Jun

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 Friday introduce the Cemetery and will also explain the background and the event of the Easter Rising.

Admission is free and no booking necessary. The meeting point is inside the cemetery gates.

phoenixpark.ie/tours/

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 22 Jun

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

Stoneybatter Festival Launch

19:30, Fri 22 Jun

Stoneybatter Community Centre, 60 Manor Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7

The Stoneybatter Festival (22-24 June) will be launched on Friday and the launch will feature a piper from UN Veterans Association, Stoneybatter Festival Quartet, High Hopes Choir & Brother Kevin Singers, D7 Educate Together and MC is Joe Costello, Chairperson of Stoneybatter Pride of Place.

Admission is free.

www.stoneybatterfestival.ie/schedule/event/Festival_Launch_Friday_1930

Albert Ross Foundation – Gig

20:00, Fri 22 Jun

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

The Albert Ross Foundation will play Classic Rock, Rhythm & Blues and Rock n’ Roll in the Bowery.

Admission is free.

thebowery.ie/calander/

Birds Of Olympus – Gig

21:00, Fri 22 Jun

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

Birds Of Olympus will play Neo-psychedelic and Electronic Music at this gig.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/birds-of-olympus

Empathy – Gig

21:00, Fri 22 Jun

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Alternative Rock Band “Empathy” will play a gig in Sin E.

Admission is free.

sin-e.ie/events/empathy/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 22 Jun

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/

From The Jam Aftershow

22:00, Fri 22 Jun

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

A “From The Jam” Aftershow will take place in the Grand Social after the “From the Jam” gig in the Academy.

Admission is free.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/from-the-jam-aftershow/

La Fete de la Musique – French Friday – DJ night

23:00, Fri 22 Jun

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

A night with three Dance DJs from France and Italy is organised by the French Friday team to celebrate the “Fête de la Musique” on Friday.

Admission is free.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/french-friday-celebrates-la-fete-de-la-musique/

The Cosmic Funk Band – Gig

23:00, Fri 22 Jun

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

The Cosmic Funk Band will play a gig in the Bowery from midnight.

Admission is free before 23:00 and EUR 5 after.

thebowery.ie/calander/

Events Coming Up

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

04+09+10+23 June

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 or on www.facebook.com/pg/dmpvr/events/

The walks in June will happen on 04+09+10+23 June.

All walks are free, but pre-registration is required (details are on the website) and it sometimes is also worth checking the Facebook Page for even more timely updates.

Not free, but interesting nevertheless:

Great Music in Irish Houses: 12-17 June

Pipeworks Festival: 13-17 June

Taste of Dublin: 14-17 June

Dalkey Book Festival: 14-17 June

Dublin Pride Festival 21-30 June

InspireFest 2018 21-22 June

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According to the Euro Health Consumer Index from 2017, the number of Irish patients waiting for surgery or an outpatient appointment is “abysmal”. They have concluded that Ireland has the WORST hospital waiting list in Europe.

It is not totally clear how RTE arrived at this number, but there is an Outpatient waiting list of 511,000 and an Inpatient waiting list of 78,000. There is planned procedure waiting list of 12,000 as well and adding all these up comes to around 600,000. so there are still 100,000 missing. But even if the waiting list was ONLY 600,000, that is still more than 12.5% of the population in Ireland.

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