Hi all!
This week, the more than 190 events nearly broke my neck. Luckily not literally, but it was quite complex to piece them apart and it took me sooooo long that the mail is only with huge delay going out to you. So, I won’t spend much time here to tell you little stories, instead, just enjoy the Dublin Event Guide and enjoy Dublin even more.
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Check out the Giro d’Italia events, but don’t forget all the other events either!
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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!
Today’s Feel Good Slot is looking at Change. Many of us don’t like Change too much. Ok, if the Change was winning the Lotto, maybe you could deal with it. ;-) But other Change? Well, think about it, without Change and Growth, you will stay exactly where you are now! And is that the place where you want to be?
Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong! – Mandy Hale
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Last week Mary B and Ann McP were so wonderful to support the Dublin Event Guide with a donation that will benefit EVERY Dublin Event Guide reader! I really appreciate their help, and I would also appreciate YOUR help!
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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 promise for correctness can be given.
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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 week, the Giro d’Italia events are definitely the main events, but there are soo many and the events are so varied that it is not very easy to recommend a single one. But one thing I can say: The Giro D’Italia, i.e. the cycling race, is the least important aspect about the weekend. So you can easily miss the few seconds of the cyclists arriving and just focus on all the other events.
Apart from the Giro d’Italia events, you should definitely go to the People’s Art exhibition at St. Stephen’s Green. The Fusion Sunday Market is also taking place and is always great and there is the Harold’s Cross Community Festival with an impressive programme (including an Open Day at the Mount Jerome Crematorium. ;-) ).
Milk & Cookies Stories on Tuesday and the European Literature Night on Thursday are some good events during the week!
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Bloom Festival – Ticket Competition
Thurs 29 May – Mon 02 June (09:00-18:00)
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
Without a doubt most of you have heard about Bord Bia’s yearly Bloom festival in Phoenix Park. Whether you want inspiration, education or entertainment, the place to be this June Bank Holiday weekend is the colourful Bloom Garden Festival in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. This year’s event is five days long and is a hugely popular event. Kids go free and adults can buy their tickets on the website www.bloominthepark.com And all Dublin Event Guide reader can get a special ticket offer for 2014. Book on-line only the website before the event and use the promotional code DEG14 to get an extra EUR 2 discount off. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
But it gets better: Bord Bia has 5 sets of 2 Bloom tickets to give away to Dublin Event Guide readers. If you would like to win this great price, send an e-mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with Bloom2014 in the subject line and your name and phone number in the body of the mail. Your mail has to be with me by Wed 21 May at 12:00.
Bloom promises to be a great day out with something planned for all ages; it is a truly unique show, showcasing the finest Irish food, drink and of course horticulture. For any budding gardeners it will provide lots of inspiration and opportunities to pick up some beautiful plants, flowers, seeds and shrubs. Or if you want to explore growing your own fruit and vegetables then you’ll get lots of tips on how to start growing at the show. But if gardening isn’t your thing then you’ll still have plenty to keep you busy including the Superb Food Village with plenty of artisan producers; the Best in Season marquees featuring growers of seasonal fruit and vegetables; the Chef’s Summer Kitchen will host live cooking demonstrations from some of Ireland’s much loved chefs including Neven Maguire, Catherine Fulvio, Donal Skehan and BB Food Advisors Maire Dufficy and Sheila Kelly.
With an outdoor music stage, picnic area, engaging spaces, kids playground and lots more besides, the Bloom festival really is the place to be this June bank holiday weekend. Bloom takes place in the Phoenix Park from 29 May – 02 June and kids go free! See www.bloominthepark.com for tickets and more information. Have a wonderful day out and make sure you visit the Bord Bia Food Village which celebrates the best of Irish food, showcasing numerous aspects of horticulture and agriculture! If you don’t fancy driving, use the train and avail of the courtesy shuttle bus from Heuston station to the 70 acre Bloom site.
www.bloominthepark.com
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Dave Hardy & The Blue Clavon Orchestra – Ticket Competition
Sat 10 May – 20:00
National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
Dave Hardy & The Blue Clavon Orchestra will be in the National Concert Hall for an evening of Pop, Swing, Motown, Latin American and Irish all-time favourite classic hits! (Special guests are the Dublin Concert Band, the King’s Hospital Jazz Band and the Massed Choir.)
Tickets are EUR 25/20 and you can buy them from the National Concert Hall Box Office ( www.nch.ie/Online/BlueClavonOrchestra10May14). A family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children for EUR 70 is also available.
I was at a previous concert of Dave Hardy and if you like Big Band-type music and Pop, Swing etc, then you will love this event! Here is a taster: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPtiOMYnjEc
For one lucky Dublin Event Guide reader, Dave has made one Family Ticket available and the lucky winner is Patrick Guiney. Congratulations!
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Yvonne Cullen’s Writing Train – Summer Course Competition
from 24 May 2014 for 9 Saturdays – 10:30-12:45
Cafe of the National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
If writing, as Jorg Luis Borges says, is nothing more than a guided dream, then writing teacher Yvonne Cullen has been two decades guiding dreamers. Prize-winning, published and -more than anything – happy writers have been emerging from Yvonne’s classes for more than twenty years. If you’re looking for help believing in your writing dreams and help with realising them: contact Yvonne at: writingtrain@gmail.com, 086 1701418 and 01 2806431. Or check out her new timetable of classes, workshops and Inishbofin writing holidays at: www.yvonnecullen.wordpress.com
Her next course in Dublin, the “Cafe Writing Class (Start to Write)”, starts on 24 May and runs for 9 Saturdays with two creative 2-week holidays inbetween to focus on your brand new work-in-progress. Her students call her “a legend” and “fantastic” and importantly Yvonne creates a fun learning environment. If you are interested in her classes, contact her! All numbers are listed above.
For one Dublin Event Guide reader, Yvonne has made a place on her course from 24 May available. The value of the course is EUR 210! And with such a significant value, the competition rules are a little different than usually:
You are asked to answer the question “What is the slogan under the banner WRITING TRAIN name on the front page of Yvonne’s wordpress blog at www.yvonnecullen.wordpress.com ?” When you have found that, put it in an e-mail add your phone number and your full name and also write one sentence on why you’d like to win this prize. Now send it to writingtrain@gmail.com (Please note that the mail goes directly to Yvonne and not to me!) Your mail has to be with Yvonne by 12:00 on 20 May.
It is possible that up to two slightly discounted places may be offered as well as the one free place. So make sure to enter if you are interested in great Creative Writing classes in Dublin and Like Yvonne Cullen’s Writing Train on facebook to receive regular, free writing tips.
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Pure Retro Toons Pyjama Party
Unfortuantely this event had to be postponed to a later time and we will most likely run a new competition at that time.
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Promote your product or (non-free) event through a competition!
If you want to reach more than 20,000 people with a product promotion or an event promotion for a non-free event, contact me on dublineventguide@gmail.com and we can discuss the options. In most cases there are no charges to you (apart from making some tickets or some of your products available for free).
And if you want me to do use your product and write an assessment here in the Dublin Event Guide, we can talk about that too. I like testing out gear. ;-)
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We Love Dublin – Dublin Loving Migrants Needed!
I mentioned this a few weeks ago, but I heard during the week that a few more contributors could sign-up. If you are interested, get in contact with the people in charge of “We love Dublin”:
“We Love Dublin” is a new travel series that will be broadcast on Dublin Community Television (DCTV). The goal of the series is to show Dublin through the eyes of Dubliners of migrant extraction who have developed a deep love of Dublin and want to share this passion with a broader community, both locally and overseas. The people behind “We Love Dublin” are now looking for paricipants and if you want to be a part of it, go to www.welovedublin/ and share your story/insight. The facebook page is: www.facebook.com/WeLoveDublinTV
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Last week! Get free EUR 25 now with Chauffeur Service “Uber”
“Uber”, the American transportation company that is shaking up the hired car world has arrived in Dublin and is offering their “Uber Black” service, a chauffeured or private driver car service, here as an alternative to taxis. The cars are all chauffeur driven black limousine-type cars!
Uber wants you to try their service risk free and to do that, they happily give you EUR 25 for your first trip with Uber if you are a new user. If your trip costs less than EUR 25 you just thank the driver and walk away. If the trip costs more, you only pay the difference.
To get your free chauffeured Uber trip, download the free Uber app (available in the app store), then register through the app and enter the Promo Code DUBEVENTGUIDE. That’s all! Instantly the EUR 25 will be on your account and you can book your first trip. If you already have signed up, get your friends/housemates/partner who usually go out with you to sign-up as well so that your peeps gets another EUR 25.
If you don’t want to download the app yet, you can go to www.uber.com/go/DUBEVENTGUIDE and register there.
[The EUR 25 will be valid until 30 June 2014. The value can only be used for a single trip, so the whole EUR 25 will be used up even if the trip did cost less. This offer is only available for new users. Only when you use the Promo Code DUBEVENTGUIDE you will get the credit.]
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The Secret Garden Dublin – The real secret is revealed!
Last week I told you here about the “The Secret Garden Dublin” pop-up restaurant on Meeting House Sqaure in Temple Bar, which invited Dubliners for Lunch (EUR 10) and Dinner (EUR 20) from 05-09 May. It was hugely popular and created a big buzz and 400 lunches and 400 dinners were served and now the secret behind the secret garden was revealed:
The whole event was organised and all ingredients for the lunches and dinners were provided by ….. LIDL Ireland!
What a smart, clever, even genius marketing trick!
Watch the video here www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuI3ZXhHP_g
www.facebook.com/secretgardendublin
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In that case, you probably want it to continue forever, right? And you know that to achieve that, money is needed. If you could help with a donation without having to pay a cent from your own money wouldn’t that be cool? You can!!
When you buy books online, buy them from Book Depository or from Amazon and use these links to go to the website:
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(You can also copy these links and send them to your friends.) When you click on the link and then buy, your books cost exactly the same as if you went to the Amazon or Book Depository website directly. But if you go via the links above, the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) will get 5-8% of what you spend as a commission. That’s not a lot, but if you and lots of other people used that link every time, it would amount to a fair amount of crucially important money.
And if you want to buy from
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Giving money for free! That’s how easy it is. ;-) Thanks!
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This section is intended to feature new startup companies and projects. Opportunities that people saw and that they chose not to ignore. I am, however, experiencing a little technical problem with this section, so for now I won’t be able to use it. I will keep you posted.
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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.
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Slackwater – photographic exhibition Maciej Pestka
08-23 May
Copper House Gallery, St. Kevin’s Cottages, Synge Street, Dublin 8
Slackwater is a testimony to Grabówek, a district on the outskirts of Gdynia in Poland, based on series of photographs produced over a year. This region has experienced great prosperity followed by economic collapse due to the rise and decline of Poland’s shipyards.
Admission is free, www.thecopperhousegallery.com/
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Transient Worlds – Group Exhibition
14 May – 14 June (Opening 14 May: 18:30-20:30)
Ranelagh Arts Centre, 26 Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6
Transient Worlds is a group show from five contemporary painters, Peter Burns, Gabhann Dunne, Anne Hendrick, Mary Noonan & Caroline Patten, each of whom address the inherent formal qualities and processes of painting. They expose their own individual, alternative worlds, examining themes such as mythology and folklore, identity, cultural history, landscape, environment and notions of humanity.
Admission to exhibition and also to the Opening Reception are free.
www.ranelagharts.org/
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Jim Kilgarriff Exhibition
05 May – 30 June (10:00-18:00)
Easter Snow Gallery, Seamus Ennis Centre, Naul, Fingal, Co. Dublin
Jim Kilgarriff’s inspiration and source of his material comes mainly from the costal environment of North Co. Dublin. The ever-changing interaction of sea, wind and shore provide a constant mine of possibilities. The finished pieces, mainly in acrylic on canvas or paper, explore the detailed weathering of shell shards and strata patterned stones.
Admission is free. www.seamusenniscentre.com/
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Life & Death: The Temple by Peter Gordon
07 May – 27 June
Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Life and Death: The Temple by Peter Gordon is a collection of photographs that documents an aspect of the Burning Man festival known as ‘The Temple’. Alternative spirituality set in an otherworldly environment.
The opening of the exhibition takes place on 07 May at 18:30.
Admission is free. alliance-francaise.ie/culture/
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Hybrids – Pamela Byrne
15 – 23 May (Opening: 15 May – 18:00-21:00)
Centre for Creative Practices, 15 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2
In April the CFCP have launched “New Voices” a multidisciplinary series. Each month, from April 2014 until March 2015, they will present one Irish or International artist. In May Irish artist Pamela Byrne will deature with her installations titled “Hybrids” . The exhibition can be visited from Monday to Friday, 12-:00-19:00. Free Admission. www.cfcp.ie/events/764
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Giro d’Italia in Dublin – Overview
09:00, Sat 10 May
Dublin (various locations)
The Big Start (Grande Partenza) of the world famous Giro d’Italia cycle race will take place in Northern Ireland over three days from 09-11 May. Stages 1 & 2 of this huge cycle race will take place in Northern Ireland and Stage 3 will go from Armagh to Dublin on Sunday 11 May and arrive at the Finish line at Merrion Square around 16:00-16:30 on Sunday.
22 cycle teams with a total of almost 200 professional riders from over 30 countries together with their technical teams will be involved and this 97th edition of the race will cover a distance of 3,449.9 km over 21 stages between 09 May and 01 June.
In Dublin a whole range of events around Italy and Cycling will take place on Saturday and Sunday and the full programme can be found here: www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/Events/Documents/MapandProg.pdf
You will find the individual events listed separately in this Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events).
The arrival of the 200 cyclists will be at around 16:00-16:30 on Sunday and will be over within a few minutes, so the most interesting thing about this event is not the race itself, but the events around it.
www.dublincity.ie/RECREATIONANDCULTURE/EVENTS/Pages/GiroDItalia.aspx
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Honest2Goodness Food Market
 09:30 – 16:00, Sat 10 May
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
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Malahide Park Run (free)
09:30, Sat 10 May
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.
www.parkrun.ie/malahide/
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SuperNatural Food Market
09:30 – 15:30, Sat 10 May
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
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The Green Door Market
09:30 – 16:00, Sat 10 May
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
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Bealtaine Festival 2014
10:00, Sat 10 May
Dublin (various locations)
Every year in May, the Bealtaine Festival takes place. It is called a festival “celebrating creativity as we age”. From dance to cinema, painting to theatre, Bealtaine showcases the talents and creativity of both first-time and professional older artists.
Each year, Age & Opportunity invites local authorities, arts centres, libraries, Active Retirement groups, care settings, community groups and clubs, associations from every part of the country to run Bealtaine events and it is a popular month-long festival with lots and lots of events: www.bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
There are events taking place nearly every day in May, so have a look at the programme if you are an ageing creative person. :-)
bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
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Belgard Weekend Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sat 10 May
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
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Castleknock Community College Plant Sale
10:00 – 17:00, Sat 10 May
Carpenterstown Road, Dublin 15
At this fundraising event for Castleknock Community College on Sat + Sun, you can get all the plants and pots your garden or windows box needs. Bedding plants, hanging baskets, shrubs and herbs, ceramic and terracotta pots and planters, as well as gardening accessories will be on sale.
And if you enjoy flowers but just don’t have the time to plant them, the CCC Plant Sale even has a wide selection of already planted window boxes and containers on sale.
www.facebook.com/pages/CCC-Plant-Sale/351491814972004
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Giro d’Italia – Walking Tours
10:00, Sat 10 May
Dublin (various locations)
Giro d’Italia Walking Tours with Tour Guide and Irish-Italian Pace Borza (organised by Dublin City) will take place. Admission is free, but booking is required via the website below. Times and meeting points are listed here:
+ 10:00-12:00: Giro d’Italia Tour – Treasures of Italy (Meet at National Gallery of Ireland, Nassau St Entrance, Dublin 2)
+ 13:00-15:00: Giro d’Italia Tour – Sights of Italy (Meet at Hibernian Club, 9 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2)
+ 16:00-18:00: Giro d’Italia Tour – Tastes of Italy (Meet at Wallace La Taverna, Italian Quarter, Northside of Millenium Bridge)
www.eventbrite.ie/o/giro-ditalia-tours-with-pace-borza-in-association-with-dublin-city-council-6430410977?ref=devg
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Irish Cycling Show
10:00 – 18:00, Sat 10 May
Merrion Square, Dublin 2
The Irish Cycling Show will take place in Merrion Square on Saturday and Sunday. (On Sunday access to the shoe is from Merrion Square East only.)
At this consumer show, over 100 exhibitors will show all types of bicycles and bicycle-related products.
Admission to the show is free.
www.irishcyclingshow.com
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Jamestown Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sat 10 May
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/
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Merchants Market
10:00 – 16:30, Sat 10 May
Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3
The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a weekly indoors flea market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls in a big industrial hall. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel).
www.merchantsmarket.ie/
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Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market
10:00 – 17:30, Sat 10 May
Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17
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Stables Market
10:00 – 18:00, Sat 10 May
72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8
A new market (flea/vintage/etc) with two cafés has opened in the same location in Thomas Street where the Ferocious Mingle Market was before their move to Camden Street.
The new market in 72 Thomas Street is called Stable Market and it is open from Thursday until Sunday from 10:00-18:00 every day. It seems there is neither a website nor a Facebook Page yet.
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Temple Bar Markets
10:00 – 16:30, Sat 10 May
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
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Meet the Phoenix Park Gardeners
10:30 – 12:00, Sat 10 May
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
Discover the beautiful restored Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden and learn about growing your own fruit and vegetables, herbs and lots more. Meet OPW professional gardeners Brian and Meeda at the Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden. They have lots of advice to plan your perfect garden for the Summer months ahead. Please bring suitable footwear. Admission is free and car parking is available.
The Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden is located next to the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, and the Phoenix Café. The OPW professional gardeners are on site on the second Saturday of every month, (February to November).
www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,13312,en.html
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Artek Circle – for Techies and Artists
11:00 – 16:00, Sat 10 May
Project Arts Centre, 39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Artek Circle is a collaborative Hack Day for Artists and Techies. A weekend (Sat until Sun) for artists and scientists/engineers to explore, collaborate, converse and make work together from scratch.
“Frequently, artists are asked to ‘prettify’ or represent science and similarly engineers or scientists are called upon to ‘technologise’ art works. What a tiresome, unrewarding, way to work. Can we work together in more holistic ways from creation to execution? Well hold on to your lovely hats, we are holding two days of collaborative making to find out.”
If you want to take part, register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/artek-circle-registration-11373176477?ref=devg If registration has closed, you might still be able to join by going to the venue.
Admission is free. The event runs from Sat 11:00 until Sun 16:00.
artekcircle.com/
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Blackrock Market
11:00 – 17:30, Sat 10 May
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/
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People’s Art Exhibition
11:00 – 17:00, Sat 10 May
St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Six times this year the “People’s Art 2014″ 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. Specific start and end times are not defined, but exhibition space has to be occupied by 11:00, so 11:00 is the latest start time. The event runs from Friday until Sunday, but Sat+Sun will most likely be the main days.
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/
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Pond Dipping – Children’s Event
11:00, Sat 10 May
National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Explore the weird and wonderful diversity of insects and ‘minibeasts’ living in and around the pond at the Botanic Gardens. This workshop is suitable from age 8 upwards. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Admission is free, but booking is required (01-8040300).
www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade
11:00 – 18:00, Sat 10 May
60 Camden Street, Dublin 2
The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) is back in a new location. The Marcade is now in Camden Street next to Daintree Paper and opposite the Centra and off-license there. It takes place every Thurs-Sun and is a flea-market-type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders.
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953
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Viking Weaving Workshop – Bealtaine Event
11:00 – 13:00, Sat 10 May
National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2
This Adult Weaving Workshop is an adult event in context with the Bealttaine Festival.
“Both Viking men and women enjoyed adorning their clothes with colourful braids. Join Aislinn Collins to learn this ancient craft and weave your own braid in the style of those worn at the time of the Battle of Clontarf in Dublin, 1014.”
The event is free but is limited to 12 places and booking is required via 01 648 6332
www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4310
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Sat 10 May
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
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Ha’penny Flea Market
12:00 – 18:00, Sat 10 May
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/
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Newest Neighbours – Family Tour
12:00 – 15:00, Sat 10 May
National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2
The Family Tour “Our Newest Neighbours” takes place from 12:00-12:45 and then again from 14:00-14:45. It is suitable for Ages 7+.
“Have you ever wondered how many living things are in the World? Join zoologist Geraldine Breen to hear about some of the newest species discovered by science and some old favourites.”
Admission is free and no booking required.
www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4311
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Archive at Lunchtime – IFI
13:00, Sat 10 May
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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D-light Market Party
13:00 – 19:00, Sat 10 May
D-light Studios, 46 North Great Clarence Street, Dublin 1
The third D-light Market party is taking place this weekend. People can browse through stalls with cool, original, hand made products, listen to live music and relax having a drink, dancing or watching a movie. The idea is to have a late market, which will turn into a casual party.
Kids cinema, Live DJ, beauty salon, pop up Café and gourmet food will keep you busy. Admission is free.
And this was the last market: www.vimeo.com/91947008
www.d-lightstudios.com
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Dublin City – Giro d’Italia Family Entertainment
13:00 – 18:00, Sat 10 May
Dublin (various locations)
Dublin City Council will run a number of themed family entertainment zones on Saturday and Sunday. The zones are:
Saturday:
+ Merrion Square Park 13:00-18:00
Sunday:
+ Merrion Square Park 13:00-18:00
+ George’s Dock (beside CHQ building) 14:00-18:00
+ Grand Canal Square 14:00-18:00
Admission is free.
www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/Events/Pages/GiroDItalia.aspx
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Intercultural Tour in Mandarin – Chester Beatty Library
13:00, Sat 10 May
Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
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“My Favourites” – Walking Tour
14:00 – 16:30, Sat 10 May
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 every Saturday. 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 egaldog@gmail.com or 085-2725095
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Aibítir – The Irish Alphabet in Botanical Art
14:00 – 16:00, Sat 10 May
National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
“Aibítir – The Irish Alphabet in Botanical Art” by the Irish Society of Botanical Art is an exhibition from 02-25 May. Artists have created portraits of native plants accompanied by the first letter of their Irish name. Over 70 botanical artists, each with their own distinctive style, have participated in this project. This has resulted in the creation of three eighteen-letter Irish alphabets.
Free demonstrations in Botanical Art will take place during the exhibitio on Saturdays, Sundays in May. .
“Be inspired… see how these beautiful pieces of art have been created. Watch the techniques and the skills used to depict our native plants. See how science and art merge in this fascinating art form. Members of the Irish Society of Botanical Art will give demonstrations in the Visitor Centre.”
Admission is free.
www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm
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Bealtaine Cycle
14:00 – 16:00, Sat 10 May
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
For this Bealtaine event, Phoenix Park will become the ‘turf’ of a newly formed Bicycle Gang of people over 50. Working with artist James Ó hAodha, a group of participants with come together to explore the ins and outs of ‘being a gang’ thorough a series of creative workshops. This one-day event will see this newly formed gang ‘cruising’, ‘joyriding’ and ‘loitering’ throughout the park’s open spaces.
If you want to take part, register on the website below.
bealtaine.com/want-be-part-bealtaine-bicycle-gang-giro
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Big September – In-store Event
14:00, Sat 10 May
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Lucan, Dublin 22
Big September will be in HMV in Liffey Valley for a gig & signing. Admission is free.
www.hmv.ie/events
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Dublin City Bike Tour
14:00 – 16:00, Sat 10 May
Cafe Rothar, 16 Fade Street, Dublin 2
Dublin City has organised a bike tour for which they contracted “See Dublin by Bike” to carry it out. The tour has a Irish/Italian flavour and you will be brought behind Dublin’s main streets, to bring you to hidden gems, and the lives and events that give Dublin its character.
Participation is free and bikes and helmets and even biscuits will be provided. Registration is required via the website below, where you also can find out more about the tour.
www.seedublinbybike.ie/dublin-city-council-giro-ditalia-special-tour/
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Dublin Dodgeball – Open Day
14:00 – 16:00, Sat 10 May
YMCA Gym, 53 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
Dublin Dodgeball Club are inviting to a Open Day this Saturday. They want to show you and introduce you to Dodgeball and teach you the 5 D’s of Dodgeball. Members of Dublin Dodgeball and of the Irish Dodgeball team will be there.
www.facebook.com/events/459757050793605
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Nature Walk – Killiney Hill
14:30 – 16:30, Sat 10 May
Killiney Hill (Meet in the main car park)
A walk through the woods on Killiney Hill, around Dalkey quarry and rocky outcrops overlooking Killiney Bay will take place on Saturday. Look at trees, ground flora and other wildlife. Bring along a magnifying glass or hand lens if you have one.
Leader will be Katharine Duff. Admission is free and no booking required.
www.dlrevents.ie/bio114.html
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Altruism as a Factor of Development – Talks
15:00, Sat 10 May
New Acropolis, 43 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6
“New Acropolis Ireland, which promotes the application of a philosophical approach to daily life, will host special guest lecturer Harry Costin, Philosopher and Doctor of Business Strategy at the University of Boston, in a talk highlighting how altruistic action could be the alternative to the economic woes of our time.”
www.acropolis.ie/
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Story Map – Bicycle Tour
15:00, Sat 10 May
Kilmainham Gaol, Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
Storymap.ie will run an alternative cycling tour on Sat + Sun. You will have to bring your bike, helmet and refreshments. Admission to the 90min tour is free, but you need to register via the Facebook Page below.
www.facebook.com/storymap.ie
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Giro Jive – Dame District
17:00 – 22:00, Sat 10 May
Dame Court, Dublin 2
In Dame Court and Dame Lane, the Mercantile and Dame District together with Oxfam are inviting to 5 hours of free outdoor live music to celebrate the Giro d’Italia weekend.
The line-up will be: Lunar Boys (17:00-19:00), opera singer Wayne Woodman (19:00-20:00), Full Moon Boogie Band (20:00-22:00).
Dave’s Pizza will sell the food you need and the Mercantile will keep you supplied with liquid nutrition.
www.mercantile.ie
www.facebook.com/DameDistrict
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TrócaireLive
17:00, Sat 10 May
Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1
Some of Ireland’s most popular home-grown and international musicians and DJs will come together for the TrócaireLive mini-festival, which will highlight the campaigning work of overseas charity Trócaire.
Daithí, Colours Afrobeat Foundation and The Eskies will headline this year’s event. They will be joined by The Animators; Ugandan folk singer Justine Nantale; Soul-Folk-Alternative artist Yong Buddha; Nigerian drumming group Talking Drums; Groovement Soul DJs; and White Collar Boy (DJ Set). Radio presenter Dan Hegarty will MC proceedings for the second year in a row.
Admission to TrócaireLive is free before 19:00 and EUR 10 after 19:00. Proceeds are going to Trócaire.
www.trocaire.org/trocairelive
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Cornucopia – Live Music
19:30 – 21:30, Sat 10 May
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
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Damh – EP Launch
20:00, Sat 10 May
Twisted Pepper, 54 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1
Toby’s Lament – EP Launch: Damh has launched his debut EP and will launch it in the Box in Twisted Pepper. Admission is free, but space is limited. He will perform the EP and a few other songs and then there will be some snacks. soundcloud.com/damh2013/sets/tobys-lament-ep
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Saturday Night Live
20:00 – 22:30, Sat 10 May
KC Peaches (Wine Cave), 28/29 Nassau St., Dublin 2
This is a weekly Saturday night live music event event in the basement Wine Cave of KC Peaches wholefood restaurant/café. Food will be served until 22:00 and wine, minerals & music will be available until later. Admission is free and a donation into a hat at the end of the evening is appreciated.
www.facebook.com/KCPeachesWineCave
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The Devils Jukebox – Gigs + DJs
20:00, Sat 10 May
Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1
The Devils Jukebox is live music from 20:00-23:00 and DJs with Alternative, Punk, Rock, Metal & Garage after that. Every Saturday! Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub
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Otis – Gig
20:30, Sat 10 May
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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D-Riculous All Stars – Gig
21:00, Sat 10 May
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Dirty Jazz Band & Kammerpop
21:00, Sat 10 May
Centre for Creative Practices, 15 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2
The Dirty Jazz Band and Kammerpop will perform in the CFCP. Kammerpop are a 7-piece musical anomaly, combining elements of classical, jazz and “sweet” pop to create their unique brand of music that they call “chamber pop”.
Admission is free.
cfcp.ie/events/776
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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard
21:00, Sat 10 May
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/live_music.html
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Mars Watch
21:00, Sat 10 May
Unit H4 Centrepoint, Rosemount Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Astronomy Ireland will be setting up large telescopes on 10 May to view Mars which is currently very visible in the night sky and at its best for the next two years.
You are invited to the Astronomy Ireland premises in Blanchardstown. If time permits you will also look at Jupiter and Saturn in the powerful telescopes.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
www.astronomy.ie/marswatch0514.php
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Bicycle Movies Screening – Meeting House Square
22:00, Sat 10 May
Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Two Bicycle Movies will be screened on Meeting House Square this weekend in connection with the Giro d’Italia events.
Sat 10 May: The Bicycle Thieves (93 mins)
Director Vittorio De Sica’s 1948 story of a poor father searching post-World War II Rome for his stolen bicycle, without which he will lose the job which was to be the salvation of his young family.
Sun 11 May: Breaking Away (101 mins)
American coming of age comedy-drama film that follows a group of four male teenagers in Bloomington, Indiana, who have recently graduated from high school.
Admission is free, but booking is required via the website below. At the time of writing this, there were still tickets available, but I suggest that you book as soon as possible.
entertainment.ticketsolve.com/shows/873514558/events
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Land Lovers – Gig
22:30, Sat 10 May
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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The Eskies – Gig
23:55, Sat 10 May
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Giro d’Italia in Dublin – Overview
09:00, Sun 11 May
Dublin (various locations)
The Big Start (Grande Partenza) of the world famous Giro d’Italia cycle race will take place in Northern Ireland over three days from 09-11 May. Stages 1 & 2 of this huge cycle race will take place in Northern Ireland and Stage 3 will go from Armagh to Dublin on Sunday 11 May and arrive at the Finish line at Merrion Square around 16:00-16:30 on Sunday.
22 cycle teams with a total of almost 200 professional riders from over 30 countries together with their technical teams will be involved and this 97th edition of the race will cover a distance of 3,449.9 km over 21 stages between 09 May and 01 June.
In Dublin a whole range of events around Italy and Cycling will take place on Saturday and Sunday and the full programme can be found here: www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/Events/Documents/MapandProg.pdf
You will find the individual events listed separately in this Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events).
The arrival of the 200 cyclists will be at around 16:00-16:30 on Sunday and will be over within a few minutes, so the most interesting thing about this event is not the race itself, but the events around it.
The route of the race is from Armagh to Dundalk, Castlebellingham and Drogheda and continues along the coast through Skerries, Swords, Malahide and enters Dublin City at Baldoyle travelling to Clontarf, Alfie Byrne Road, East Wall Road, 02, North Wall Quay, Custom House Quay, cross the Liffey at Talbot Memorial Bridge, City Quay, Lombard Street, Westland Row, Lincoln Place to the finish line at Merrion Square West.
www.dublincity.ie/RECREATIONANDCULTURE/EVENTS/Pages/GiroDItalia.aspx
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Bealtaine Festival 2014
10:00, Sun 11 May
Dublin (various locations)
Every year in May, the Bealtaine Festival takes place. It is called a festival “celebrating creativity as we age”. From dance to cinema, painting to theatre, Bealtaine showcases the talents and creativity of both first-time and professional older artists.
Each year, Age & Opportunity invites local authorities, arts centres, libraries, Active Retirement groups, care settings, community groups and clubs, associations from every part of the country to run Bealtaine events and it is a popular month-long festival with lots and lots of events: www.bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
There are events taking place nearly every day in May, so have a look at the programme if you are an ageing creative person. :-)
bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
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Jamestown Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sun 11 May
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
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Merchants Market
10:00 – 16:30, Sun 11 May
Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3
The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a weekly indoors flea market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls in a big industrial hall. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel).
www.merchantsmarket.ie/
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Merrion Square Open Air Gallery
10:00 – 18:30, Sun 11 May
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/
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Stables Market
10:00 – 18:00, Sun 11 May
72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8
A new market (flea/vintage/etc) with two cafés has opened in the same location in Thomas Street where the Ferocious Mingle Market was before their move to Camden Street.
The new market in 72 Thomas Street is called Stable Market and it is open from Thursday until Sunday from 10:00-18:00 every day. It seems there is neither a website nor a Facebook Page yet.
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Dun Laoghaire Market
11:00 – 16:00, Sun 11 May
People’s Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
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Fusion Sunday World Culture Market – Food Co-Op
11:00 – 17:00, Sun 11 May
Dublin Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8
I love this market! Good food, music and great atmosphere:
The next Fusion Sundays Market will take place this Sunday in the Dublin Food Co-op.It is a world culture market, an ethnic Bazaar, that focuses on the diverse ethnic culture present in Ireland today.
The Market features a huge array of International stalls, ethnic food, live music and entertainment for kids. You can buy handmade goods, arts and crafts, recycled products, jewellery, clothes and food. The market is held every second Sunday of the month. Admission is free.
This month there will also be some (non-free) dance workshops.
www.facebook.com/fusionsundaysmarket
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Harold’s Cross Festival
11:00, Sun 11 May
Harold’s Cross Park, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6w
The Harold’s Cross Festival is taking place in Harold’s Cross Park this weekend (Sat+Sun).
On Sunday, there will be a Carnival in the park from 14:00-18:00 with live music and children’s entertainment.
In addition there will bw Photowalk, an Open Day at the Mount Jerome Crematorium, Medieval Re-enactments, a guided tour, a May Pole Dance performance, Children’s Yoga, a Circus Performance and Batton Twirlers.
The line-up on the stage is 13:30: Kellie Marie & the Heartbreakers, 14:15 Niall Toner Band, 15:15 The Walls and 16:15 The Band of An Garda Síochána.
Another day of a great festival! Admission is free to all events.
www.haroldscross.org/programme/
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Irish Red Cross 75 Anniversary Open Day
11:00 – 17:00, Sun 11 May
National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
The Irish Red Cross are celebrating their 75th anniversary and invite to an Open Day in the Botanic Gardens.
There will be demonstrations on First Aid, CPR and allergies, talks on the ‘History of Red Cross’ and ‘Plants and their association with medicine’
And you can visit an ambulance visit and find out more about the Red Cross Youth “Don’t be a bully, be a buddy!”campaign.
Admission is free.
www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm
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Longmile Road Markets
11:00 – 17:00, Sun 11 May
Long Mile Road, Dublin 12
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Palestrina Choir
11:00, Sun 11 May
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
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People’s Art Exhibition
11:00 – 17:00, Sun 11 May
St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Six times this year the “People’s Art 2014″ 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. Specific start and end times are not defined, but exhibition space has to be occupied by 11:00, so 11:00 is the latest start time. The event runs from Friday until Sunday, but Sat+Sun will most likely be the main days.
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/
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade
11:00 – 18:00, Sun 11 May
60 Camden Street, Dublin 2
The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) is back in a new location. The Marcade is now in Camden Street next to Daintree Paper and opposite the Centra and off-license there. It takes place every Thurs-Sun and is a flea-market-type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders.
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953
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Dublin City Bike Tour
11:30 – 16:00, Sun 11 May
Cafe Rothar, 16 Fade Street, Dublin 2
Dublin City has organised a bike tour for which they contracted “See Dublin by Bike” to carry it out. The tour has a Irish/Italian flavour and you will be brought behind Dublin’s main streets, to bring you to hidden gems, and the lives and events that give Dublin its character.
Participation is free and bikes and helmets and even biscuits will be provided. Registration is required via the website below, where you also can find out more about the tour.
www.seedublinbybike.ie/dublin-city-council-giro-ditalia-special-tour/
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Sun 11 May
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
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Antonio Mancini – Tour
12:00, Sun 11 May
Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
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Blackrock Market
12:00 – 17:30, Sun 11 May
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/
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Boats & Barges – Family Day
12:00 – 17:00, Sun 11 May
Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2
On Sunday a “Boats & Barges” entitled Family Day will take place in the Waterways Visitor Centre. The programme lists:
12:00-16:00: Flotsam and Jetsam, Model boat building workshop with recycled materials
14:00-17:00: Boat Trips around the Grand Canal Dock, departing from the Visitor Centre
14:00-17:00: Climb aboard a heritage barge
15:30-16:00: Samba on the shore
All events are free, but booking via 01-6777510 is recommended.
www.waterwaysirelandvisitorcentre.org/
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Made by Hand – Market
12:00 – 17:00, Sun 11 May
Viva, 27 South Richmond Street, Portobello
“Made by Hand” or “Hecho a manos” is a new Sunday weekly market in Viva, Portobello with most things made by hand and some vintage clothing and curiosities too. Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/events/623874574328582
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Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market
12:00 – 17:30, Sun 11 May
Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17
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Sunday at Noon
12:00 – 13:00, Sun 11 May
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 celebrate the 10th anniversary of Poland’s accession to the European Union and the Irish Polish Society will present Tamara Niekludow (piano) who will perform works from Debussy, Liszt, Mendelssohn and Prokofiev.
www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/1118-sundaysnoon-polish-concert
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Dublin City – Giro d’Italia Family Entertainment
13:00 – 18:00, Sun 11 May
Dublin (various locations)
Dublin City Council will run a number of themed family entertainment zones on Saturday and Sunday. The zones are:
Saturday:
+ Merrion Square Park 13:00-18:00
Sunday:
+ Merrion Square Park 13:00-18:00
+ George’s Dock (beside CHQ building) 14:00-18:00
+ Grand Canal Square 14:00-18:00
Admission is free.
www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/Events/Pages/GiroDItalia.aspx
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Aibítir – The Irish Alphabet in Botanical Art
14:00 – 16:00, Sun 11 May
National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
“Aibítir – The Irish Alphabet in Botanical Art” by the Irish Society of Botanical Art is an exhibition from 02-25 May. Artists have created portraits of native plants accompanied by the first letter of their Irish name. Over 70 botanical artists, each with their own distinctive style, have participated in this project. This has resulted in the creation of three eighteen-letter Irish alphabets.
Free demonstrations in Botanical Art will take place during the exhibitio on Saturdays, Sundays in May.
“Be inspired… see how these beautiful pieces of art have been created. Watch the techniques and the skills used to depict our native plants. See how science and art merge in this fascinating art form. Members of the Irish Society of Botanical Art will give demonstrations in the Visitor Centre.”
Admission is free.
www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm
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Big September – In-store Event
14:00, Sun 11 May
HMV Grafton Street, Dublin 2
Big September will be in HMV Grafton Street for a gig and a signing. Admission is free.
www.hmv.ie/events
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Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up
14:00, Sun 11 May
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/
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Stella Bass Jazz Trio
14:00 – 16:00, Sun 11 May
Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
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The Minutes – In-Store Event
14:00, Sun 11 May
HMV Dundrum, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16
The Minutes wil be in HMV Dundrum. I am not sure if a wristband or something similar is required, so I would try it. They will do a gig and sign.
Admission is free.
www.hmv.ie/events
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Family Drawing Sundays
14:30 – 16:30, Sun 11 May
Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2
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Museum Tour – National Print Museum
15:00 – 16:30, Sun 11 May
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
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Story Map – Bicycle Tour
15:00, Sun 11 May
Kilmainham Gaol, Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
Storymap.ie will run an alternative cycling tour on Sat + Sun. You will have to bring your bike, helmet and refreshments. Admission to the 90min tour is free, but you need to register via the Facebook Page below.
www.facebook.com/storymap.ie
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Sunshine Cafe – Sunday Jazz
15:00 – 18:00, Sun 11 May
Sunshine Cafe, 107 Lower George’s St, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
A weekly Jazz gig will take place in the Sunshine Cafe for your Sunday afternoon entertainment. The Jazzwise Duo (piano and double bass) play classic jazz including Broadway standards, Bossa Nova, Blues etc
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T-Girls – Play
15:00, Sun 11 May
Front Lounge, 33 Parliament Street, Dublin 2
The International Dublin G ay Theater Festival takes place this weekend and most events are not free, however I found this one and it is free: T-Girls is a 50min play in the Front Lounge. Admission is free and tickets are not required. The website below gives a bit more information about the play.
gaytheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873511504
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Brian Keary plays Classical Guitar
16:00 – 17:00, Sun 11 May
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
Brian Keary is a classically trained guitar player who also has experience of different styles / genres of music ranging from ragtime and folk to baroque and contemporary. He will perform in Sweeney’s (Ground Floor) on Sunday afternoon.
www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php
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Camembert Quartet – House Dublin
17:00 – 19:00, Sun 11 May
House Dublin, 27 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2
House Dublin is a restaurant and bar in Leeson Street and for the month of May, they will have the Camembert Quartet playing in their garden from 17:00-19:00 every Sunday. Admission is free.
housedublin.ie/
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LJJ Band – Cafe en Seine
18:00 – 20:00, Sun 11 May
Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
The wedding and party band The LJJ Band play every Sunday evening in Café en Seine. Admission is free.
www.longjohnjumpband.com/
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Saucy Sundays – Gigs
18:30 – 23:00, Sun 11 May
Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1
Big surprise: The Saucy Sundays is once again taking place on a Sunday! :-) Good to see you back!!!
Saucy Sundays is a weekly free live music afternoon and evening in the Grand Social. The line-up and links to all bands/performers are available via the Saucy Sundays Facebook Page (see link below). In short the line-up is: The Eskies, Heroes in Hiding, WOB, Handsome Handsome, The Mariannes, Beach.
www.facebook.com/saucy.sundays
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Sweeney’s Dixieland Jazzmen
18:30 – 20:30, Sun 11 May
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Trinity Latino Party
19:00, Sun 11 May
Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2
This weekly Latin Music event will take place every Sunday. You will be able to dance salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggeaton. Live music, food tasting and free admission, what more could you want?
www.facebook.com/TrinityLatino
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Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass
19:30 – 20:30, Sun 11 May
St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street, Dublin 1
The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass invites to a Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street near the junction with Dorset Street every Sunday at 19:30. The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, one of the best known choirs in Ireland will sing during the mass and everybody is welcome independent from your level of religiousness.
www.gardinerstreetgospelchoir.com
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Apollo Sessions
20:30, Sun 11 May
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
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Jawbone – Accoustic Folk & Blues Night
20:30, Sun 11 May
Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1
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Square Pegs – Gig
20:30, Sun 11 May
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Sunday Roast
20:30, Sun 11 May
Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Comedy Crunch
21:00 – 00:00, Sun 11 May
Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2
The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy downstairs in Stag’s Head, Dame Lane from 21:00 every week on Sun+Mon. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of that there is some free ice cream. The line-up can be found via the Comedy Crunch Facebook Page (see link below).
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330
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Forro de Lampiao – Brazilian Dance
21:00 – 23:00, Sun 11 May
Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1
Rogério from the Brazilian dance project “Forró de Lampião” in Dublin tells me: Forró de Lampião is Brazilian music that has the same roots as Samba and there is a whole culture that has developed around “forro”. Every Sunday, free dance classes take place in the Grand Social (new loation!) and if you are interested, just turn up one Sunday.
www.facebook.com/groups/forrodelampiaodublin/
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Rhythm Rocker
21:00, Sun 11 May
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. Admission is free.
The Pavement Kings play Rockabilly from 21:00 and
DJs Popocorn Peete and Little Dakota follow from 23:00-01:30 with a white variety of styles (Rockabilly, Calypso, Soul, Rock ‘n’ Roll, etc).
www.facebook.com/rhythmrocker
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Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads
21:30, Sun 11 May
Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads are playing Ballads, Folk, Trad and Classic Country every Sunday. Featuring Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle and Banjo.
www.billytreacy.com/
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Bicycle Movies Screening – Meeting House Square
22:00, Sun 11 May
Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Two Bicycle Movies will be screened on Meeting House Square this weekend in connection with the Giro d’Italia events.
Sat 10 May: The Bicycle Thieves (93 mins)
Director Vittorio De Sica’s 1948 story of a poor father searching post-World War II Rome for his stolen bicycle, without which he will lose the job which was to be the salvation of his young family.
Sun 11 May: Breaking Away (101 mins)
American coming of age comedy-drama film that follows a group of four male teenagers in Bloomington, Indiana, who have recently graduated from high school.
Admission is free, but booking is required via the website below. At the time of writing this, there were still tickets available, but I suggest that you book as soon as possible.
entertainment.ticketsolve.com/shows/873514558/events
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Cool Hand Dukes
22:00, Sun 11 May
Porterhouse Central, 45-47 Nassau Street, Dublin 2
Every Sunday (except at Bank Holiday weekends), the Ragtime, Roots and Country Blues Band “Cool Hand Dukes” play in the Porterhouse near Grafton Street.
www.facebook.com/coolhand.dukes.1
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Bealtaine Festival 2014
10:00, Mon 12 May
Dublin (various locations)
Every year in May, the Bealtaine Festival takes place. It is called a festival “celebrating creativity as we age”. From dance to cinema, painting to theatre, Bealtaine showcases the talents and creativity of both first-time and professional older artists.
Each year, Age & Opportunity invites local authorities, arts centres, libraries, Active Retirement groups, care settings, community groups and clubs, associations from every part of the country to run Bealtaine events and it is a popular month-long festival with lots and lots of events: www.bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
There are events taking place nearly every day in May, so have a look at the programme if you are an ageing creative person. :-)
bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Mon 12 May
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
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Archive at Lunchtime – IFI
13:00, Mon 12 May
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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Low priced books with free delivery!
13:00, Mon 12 May
Dublin (various locations)
 
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 Bookdepository 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 Bookdepository would get, they give back to the Dublin Event Guide. Everybody wins!
www.bookdepository.com?a_aid=dubevg
www.bookdepository.com?a_aid=dubevg
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The Political Psychology of War Rap e in Bosnia
17:00 – 18:30, Mon 12 May
Trinity Long Room Hub, Fellows’ Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2
The Public Lecture “Transformations of Identity: The Political Psychology of War Rap e in Bosnia” with Dr. Inger Skjelsbæk (Deputy director at the Peace Research Institute Oslo, psychologist and peace researcher).
The lecture examines developments in the scholarly understandings of the impact and use of that type of violence in war, and also discusses methodological and ethical concerns. It will discuss her experiences of fieldwork in Bosnia, and interactions with victims and survivors of war traumas.
No booking required. Admission seems free.
www.ecumenics.ie/uncategorized/transformations-of-identity-public-lecture/
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“Trashed” – Documentary Screening – Clean Coasts
18:15, Mon 12 May
Lighthouse Cinema, Market Square, Smithfield Plaza, Dublin 7
An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, run a Clean Coasts week and there are three interesting and free events taking place:
+ Mon 12 May – 18:15: Screening of documentary “Trashed”, with Jeremy Irons, who sets out to discover the extent and effects of the global waste problem, as he travels around the world to beautiful destinations tainted by pollution. Several Irish shorts will also be screened; ‘Trees’ by Kevin Smith, ‘Fish for Thought’ and ‘Sources & Impacts of Marine Litter’, MARLISCO
+ Tues 13 May – 18:45: Commissioners of Irish Lights – Virtual tour of Ireland’s Lighthouses and photography exhibition
Eoghan Lehane from the Commissioner of Irish Lights will be presenting a talk entitled “Commissioners of Irish Lights and Lighthouses of Ireland”. The presentation will provide information on the history and role of Irish Lights alongside a pictorial tour of lighthouses around the Irish coast.
+Wed 14 May – 18:45: “A Journey to Antarctica: 10 weeks in the freezer”, talk by Jim Wilson and a talk by the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group, Paul Kiernan. This event takes place in the National Maritime Museum eland, Dun Laoghaire.
Jim Wilson will talk about his latest excursion to Antarctica. He recently returned from 10 weeks in Sub-Antarctia and Antarctica and will be sharing his photographs, experiences and knowledge of this vast continent and its amazing wildlife, such as South Georgia Pipit, the world’s most southerly passerine, the Macaroni Penguin with its fancy “hairdo”, the massive King Penguin colony at Salisbury Plain on South Georgia or the majestic Black?browed Albatross that crisscross the southern oceans.
Admission to all events is free, but pre-booking is required via smccoy@eeu.antaisce.org
www.cleancoastsweek.ie/events.php
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Architectural history of Dublin housing 1930-1960
19:30, Mon 12 May
Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 63 Merrion Square, Dublin 2
The lecture “Clearing hovels and building homes: An architectural history of Dublin housing, 1930-1960” with Dr Ellen Rowley, Trinity College Dublin will take place and admission is free.
rsai.ie/category/events/monday-talks/
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Craft Beer Walking Tour
19:30, Mon 12 May
The Beerhouse, 84.5 Capel Street, Dublin 1
A weekly free Craft Beer Walking Tour started last Monday in Dublin. Meeting Point is in the Beerhouse and during the evening you will visit four Craft Beer Pubs. The tour is free and you pay for your own beer.
www.facebook.com/craftbeerdublin
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Back Door Sessions – Open Mic Night
20:00, Mon 12 May
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
This is an open mic night with Special Guests every Monday. Arrive, sign in (from 19:00) and play. Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/sweeneysbar
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Song Cycle
20:00, Mon 12 May
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
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The Monday Echo
20:00 – 22:30, Mon 12 May
The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
The Monday Echo is a weekly songwriter and poetry live showcase held on Mondays in the basement of The International Bar. Usually, the show has 3 songwriters and 3 poets who perform for roughly 20 minutes each. Admission is free.
The weekly line-up can be found via the Facebook Page below.
www.facebook.com/themondayecho
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Comedy Crunch
21:00 – 23:00, Mon 12 May
Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2
The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy event every Sunday and Monday. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of good comedy you will get free ice cream. Admission is free. The line-up can be found via the Comedy Crunch Facebook Page (see link below).
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330
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Crafty Mondays – Open Mic
21:00, Mon 12 May
Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1
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Loose – Trad Sessions
21:00 – 23:30, Mon 12 May
Mother Reillys, 26/28 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
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Bealtaine Festival 2014
10:00, Tue 13 May
Dublin (various locations)
Every year in May, the Bealtaine Festival takes place. It is called a festival “celebrating creativity as we age”. From dance to cinema, painting to theatre, Bealtaine showcases the talents and creativity of both first-time and professional older artists.
Each year, Age & Opportunity invites local authorities, arts centres, libraries, Active Retirement groups, care settings, community groups and clubs, associations from every part of the country to run Bealtaine events and it is a popular month-long festival with lots and lots of events: www.bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
There are events taking place nearly every day in May, so have a look at the programme if you are an ageing creative person. :-)
bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
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“My Favourites” – Walking Tour
11:00 – 13:00, Tue 13 May
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 on Tuesday now as well. 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 egaldog@gmail.com or 085-2725095
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Tue 13 May
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
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Classical Lunchtime Concerts – Central Library
13:00, Tue 13 May
Central Library, Ilac Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1
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What was Dublin like in 1014? – Lecture
15:00, Tue 13 May
National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Ruth Johnson, archaeologist and author of ‘Viking Age Dublin’ will examine evidence from excavations for the foundation, development, physical layout, economy, art and crafts of Viking Dublin in her lecture “What was Dublin like in 1014”.
Admission is free.
www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm
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25 Years of Freedom in Poland
18:30, Tue 13 May
Trinity Long Room Hub, Fellows’ Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2
A series of public Talks commemorating the 25th anniversary of the defeat of communism in Poland is taking place in the Long Room Hub. In the series 4 different guests who, back in the Communist era, were leading personalities in Polish public life will talk.
Janusz Onyszkiewicz will be the first speaker. He was a leading “Solidarity” figure, a spokesperson for the “Solidarity” movement under Communism who, after 1989, served as Minister of Defence and as a leading Polish MEP.
Admission is free. The talks will be in English.
www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/2014-05-13polish_freedom.php
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Jameson Black Barrel Craft Series
18:30 – 21:00, Tue 13 May
Mabos, 8 Hanover Quay, Dublin 2
After the Mabos Warehouse had to be vacated by the Kings of Concrete crowd, Jameson took over to run a few events in it and it is a great place for the Jameson Black Barrel Craft Series events, but unfortunately this is coming to an end now and the Warehouse won’t be much longer.
The final Jameson Black Barrel Craft Series has featured four crafts people over the past year. The final event will feature screen printer Peter O’Gara of Bluefingers and you can find out more about him here www.vimeo.com/93639784
Tickets to the Jameson event are free, but the event is great, the interest is big, so between you and tickets is a draw. But you have nothing to lose, so enter here: apps.facebook.com/JamesonBlackBarrel/
In addition to a screen printing demonstration, there will be a life barrel charring demonstration (an impressive process!) and the band Corner Boys will perform. Some Jameson inspired drinks will be available as well.
I was lucky enough to get a chance to go to the previous event and it was definitely great. With a bit of luck you will make it this time.
www.facebook.com/JamesonIreland
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Milk and Cookies Stories
18:30 – 22:00, Tue 13 May
Printworks Conference Centre, Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2
Milk and Cookie Stories is a story telling event for for anyone who has a story to tell, or wants to hear a tale told well, in a relaxed, friendly environment – a place with tea, cushions, cookies and friends.
Admission is free, everyone is welcome and stories of all kinds are welcome. If you would like to tell a story, just come along and sign up on the night, or “if you feel inspired to share your own home-baked goods with Dublin’s friendliest audience, we’ll also be having our awesome Bake-Off.”
At the May event the theme is “Castles, Dragons etc”. www.facebook.com/events/857331507625651/
www.facebook.com/milkandcookiestories
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Salmon Poetry launches poetry collections
18:30 – 20:00, Tue 13 May
Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Salmon Poetry invite you to the launch of “Where the Wind Sleeps: New & Selected Poems” by Noel Monahan.
Admission is free. There will be music by the Mamisa String Trio and wine and refreshments will be served.
www.salmonpoetry.com/event-details.php?ID=249
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Virtual tour of Ireland’s Lighthouses – Clean Coasts
18:45, Tue 13 May
Dublin (various locations)
An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, run a Clean Coasts week and there are three interesting and free events taking place:
+ Tues 13 May – 18:45: Commissioners of Irish Lights – Virtual tour of Ireland’s Lighthouses and photography exhibition
Eoghan Lehane from the Commissioner of Irish Lights will be presenting a talk entitled “Commissioners of Irish Lights and Lighthouses of Ireland”. The presentation will provide information on the history and role of Irish Lights alongside a pictorial tour of lighthouses around the Irish coast.
(It is not clear to me where this event takes place. But once you book it via the e-mail at the bottom, I hope you will be told.)
+Wed 14 May – 18:45: “A Journey to Antarctica: 10 weeks in the freezer”, talk by Jim Wilson and a talk by the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group, Paul Kiernan. This event takes place in the National Maritime Museum eland, Dun Laoghaire.
Jim Wilson will talk about his latest excursion to Antarctica. He recently returned from 10 weeks in Sub-Antarctia and Antarctica and will be sharing his photographs, experiences and knowledge of this vast continent and its amazing wildlife, such as South Georgia Pipit, the world’s most southerly passerine, the Macaroni Penguin with its fancy “hairdo”, the massive King Penguin colony at Salisbury Plain on South Georgia or the majestic Black?browed Albatross that crisscross the southern oceans.
Admission to all events is free, but pre-booking is required via smccoy@eeu.antaisce.org
www.cleancoastsweek.ie/events.php
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Brian Boru – Myth and Reality
19:00, Tue 13 May
National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
The popular Jistory Ireland Hedge School series in the NLI continues with a round table discussion hosted by Tommy Graham, Editor of History Ireland about the topic “Brian Boru, Imperator Scotorum – Myth and Reality”
The panel includes Denis Casey (Trinity College Dublin), Pat Wallace (former Director of the National Museum of Ireland), Clare O’Halloran (University College Cork), and Sean Duffy (Trinity College Dublin) who will explore the myth and reality behind Brian Boru, Emperor of the Irish.
Admission Free. All welcome. No booking required.
www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx
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Ukulele Tuesday
19:45 – 22:00, Tue 13 May
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. The get-together meets in the “snug” in Stag’s Head.
www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday
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Ben Prevos Blue Tuesdays
20:00 – 23:30, Tue 13 May
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Dublin Bluegrass Collective – Gig
20:00, Tue 13 May
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
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Plateau Sessions – Gigs
20:00, Tue 13 May
Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
At the Plateau Sessions there will be The Fallen Drakes, Jimi Cullen, Ash Amraoui plus more performing.
The Plateau Sessions is an open mic night that features some special guest acts from all over Ireland.
Admission is free.
theworkmansclub.com/index.php/events/2502/
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The Improrphans – Improv Comedy
20:00 – 22:30, Tue 13 May
Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
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The Folk Club
20:30, Tue 13 May
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
The Folk Club in Whelan’s will bring you the best in Trad, Ballads, Americana & World Music every Tuesday. The line-up this week is on the Facebook Page below. Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/TheGrandFolkClub
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Jazz Jam Session – Grand Social
21:00, Tue 13 May
Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1
Every Tuesday 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
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Phoenix Big Band
21:00 – 23:00, Tue 13 May
Tara Towers Hotel, Merrion Road, Dublin 4
The Phoenix Big Band is a 16 piece band playing songs of the 1930s, 1940s and other big band arrangements and they are playing every Tuesday in the Tara Tower Hotel (since 2012!) for adult dancing. If you like to waltz, cha cha or foxtrot, come and enjoy their performance.
Admission is free.
The band plays in the main function room which is occasionally booked, so to confirm that they are playing, please ring the hotel on the day: Phone 01-2694666
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Wicked Wolf Comedy
21:00, Tue 13 May
Wicked Wolf, 2 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
There will be free comedy upstairs in the Wicked Wolf in Blackrock on every second Tuesday. New acts and surprise guests will entertain you and the event is organised by Maxine Jones.
The dates are 13 May, 27 May, 10 June, 24 June, 8 July, 22 July, 5 August, 19 August. Put the dates in your calender as I will probably not be able to inclde the event every week.
www.wickedwolfcomedy.com
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Bealtaine Festival 2014
10:00, Wed 14 May
Dublin (various locations)
Every year in May, the Bealtaine Festival takes place. It is called a festival “celebrating creativity as we age”. From dance to cinema, painting to theatre, Bealtaine showcases the talents and creativity of both first-time and professional older artists.
Each year, Age & Opportunity invites local authorities, arts centres, libraries, Active Retirement groups, care settings, community groups and clubs, associations from every part of the country to run Bealtaine events and it is a popular month-long festival with lots and lots of events: www.bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
There are events taking place nearly every day in May, so have a look at the programme if you are an ageing creative person. :-)
bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Wed 14 May
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
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Little Museum – Big J Wednesday
12:00 – 17:00, Wed 14 May
Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
The Little Museum of Dublin secured sponsorship from Johnston, Mooney & O’Brien until October 2014 and will therefore be able to continue the Big J Wednesday: Every Wednesday from 12:00-17:00 admission into the museum is free thanks to the bread company. There are free guided tours every hour.
www.littlemuseum.ie/
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75 Years of Finnegans Wake – Talk
12:30, Wed 14 May
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Joyce’s book “Finnegan Wake”, the James Joyce Centre in partnership with Joyceborough is running a month long programme of talks, exhibitions and entertainment in May 2014.
On Wed the following talk will take place:
Gerard Meaney and Des Gunning on the challenges and possibilities involved in mapping, spatially, temporarily, socially, culturally and otherwise, the imaginative spaces explored in the works of James Joyce
www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,30957,en.html
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Archive at Lunchtime – IFI
13:00, Wed 14 May
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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Havana International Language Exchange
16:30 – 19:30, Wed 14 May
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
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Spanish Film Screening: Silvio Rodríguez: Ojalá
18:00, Wed 14 May
Instituto Cervantes, Lincoln House, Lincoln Place (near National Gallery), Dublin 2
“This documentary explores the life of the musician and poet Silvio Rodríguez (San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba, 1946). The singer, musical icon of the Cuban revolution and representative of the nueva trova, learned to play guitar on the sly while doing military service.
After a forty-five year career and over twenty albums, Silvio Rodriguez keeps working in music while he maintained his commitment to culture through its study. The documentary is not only a portrait of the troubadour, but also of the country in the last 40 years.”
Admission is free. The screening will be in Spanish with English subtitles.
dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha93880_16_2.htm
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Traditional Moroccan Andalusian Music
18:00, Wed 14 May
Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
“An Evening of Traditional Moroccan Andalusian Music” will take place in the Chester Beatty Library and will be followed by a Moroccan tea reception. Supported by the Embassy of Morocco.
Admission is free, but places are limited. Book with Lisa Fitzsimons via 01-4070779 or concert@cbl.ie.
www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx
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Tourism as a Battleground of Identity in Israel/Palestine
18:15, Wed 14 May
Trinity Long Room Hub, Fellows’ Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2
“‘Ordinary Palestinians’ in the ‘City of David’: Tourism as a Battleground of Identity in Israel/Palestine” with Dr David Landy (TCD) will take place.
“This lecture will investigate contested tourist discourses around the site of Silwan in Jerusalem. By examining how the tourist narratives of a specific contested site in Jerusalem represent both the site and the tourists themselves, the paper examines how tourism can serve to provide a discourse of disempowerment and even negation to those living in the destination country. Specifically the paper interrogates the power dynamics inherent in how ‘international’ activists and tourists relate to ‘local’ Palestinians.”
Admission is free.
www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/2014-01-15transformative_periphery.php
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Christ City Church – Intro Course
18:30 – 20:30, Wed 14 May
Harbour Master Pub, George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1
The Christ City Church runs a 6-weel long Intro Course and they asked me if I could let you know. The first evening was last week, but I am told that you are still very welcome to join.
“The course gives you an opportunity to ask the big questions of life, as well as explore the life Jesus offers. Each evening starts with some light refreshments, then a short talk, followed by discussion over drinks. No question is too feisty nor too simple and the course is free of charge.
Intro is facilitated by Christian groups in Dublin and led by Steve Vaughan. Everyone’s welcome. Each week has a focus for discussion – it’s great if you can come along to all the sessions but no problem to come to a single week, or a few of them.”
www.christcitychurch.ie/intro-course/
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Ciaran Cuffe “Walking City” – Rathmines Discourses
18:30, Wed 14 May
Rathmines Library, 157 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6
The Rathmines Discourses are a serious of talks about topics that affect Rathmines. Interesting talks, but they are kept a little too secret, so spread the word:
The first talk was on 07 May: Killian O’Higgins, businessman and social entrepreneur asking “Rathmines who cares anyway?”
The next talk is on Wednesday: Ciarán Cuffe, architect, town planning lecturer and candidate in the local elections. He will talk about “The Walking City”.
And the final talk is on 21May: Jay Bourke, entrepreneur and businessman, will discuss the Café Culture.
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Journey to Antarctica: 10 wks in the freezer – Clean Coasts
18:45, Wed 14 May
National Maritime Museum, Mariners’ Church, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, run a Clean Coasts week and there are some interesting and free events taking place:
+Wed 14 May – 18:45: “A Journey to Antarctica: 10 weeks in the freezer”, talk by Jim Wilson and a talk by the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group, Paul Kiernan. This event takes place in the National Maritime Museum eland, Dun Laoghaire.
Jim Wilson will talk about his latest excursion to Antarctica. He recently returned from 10 weeks in Sub-Antarctia and Antarctica and will be sharing his photographs, experiences and knowledge of this vast continent and its amazing wildlife, such as South Georgia Pipit, the world’s most southerly passerine, the Macaroni Penguin with its fancy “hairdo”, the massive King Penguin colony at Salisbury Plain on South Georgia or the majestic Black?browed Albatross that crisscross the southern oceans.
Admission to this event is free, but pre-booking is required via smccoy@eeu.antaisce.org
www.cleancoastsweek.ie/events.php
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King Kong Club
20:00, Wed 14 May
Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2
The King Kong Club is a weekly music game-show in the Mercantile. Each week 6-7 bands/solo artists play three songs each. At the end of all the performances a clap-off with the King Kong Club Clap-o-Meter takes place and the winner goes through to a semi-final and it all culminates after six months of competition with The Grand Final, held in front of a panel of celebrity judges.
The list of performers is not yet announced on their Facebook Page and I am not sure if it will be put up there, but check it anyway.
www.facebook.com/TheKingKongClubDublin
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The Song Room (open mic)
20:30, Wed 14 May
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
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The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)
20:30, Wed 14 May
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
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Bad Boy Jake
21:00, Wed 14 May
Gypsy Rose Blues & Rock Bar, 5 Aston Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Singer Songwriter Night – Mother Reilly’s
21:00, Wed 14 May
Mother Reillys, 26/28 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
Every Wednesday 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
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Trad Session
21:30, Wed 14 May
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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The Green Door Market
09:30 – 16:00, Thu 15 May
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
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Bealtaine Festival 2014
10:00, Thu 15 May
Dublin (various locations)
Every year in May, the Bealtaine Festival takes place. It is called a festival “celebrating creativity as we age”. From dance to cinema, painting to theatre, Bealtaine showcases the talents and creativity of both first-time and professional older artists.
Each year, Age & Opportunity invites local authorities, arts centres, libraries, Active Retirement groups, care settings, community groups and clubs, associations from every part of the country to run Bealtaine events and it is a popular month-long festival with lots and lots of events: www.bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
There are events taking place nearly every day in May, so have a look at the programme if you are an ageing creative person. :-)
bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade
11:00 – 18:00, Thu 15 May
60 Camden Street, Dublin 2
The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) is back in a new location. The Marcade is now in Camden Street next to Daintree Paper and opposite the Centra and off-license there. It takes place every Thurs-Sun and is a flea-market-type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders.
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Thu 15 May
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
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Collectors, copyright and criminals in Georgian Dublin
17:30, Thu 15 May
Burke Lecture Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2
“Trinity College Library: Collectors, copyright and criminals in Georgian Dublin”
Trinity College Library Present a lecture to accompany the publication of “Trinity College Library Dublin: a history” (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2014), a comprehensive history of the Library by Peter Fox, former Librarian of Trinity.
Admission is free.
www.tcd.ie/Secretary/Communications/Noticeboard/data/29718.html
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Alfred Hitchcock: the Irish connection
18:15, Thu 15 May
Trinity Long Room Hub, Fellows’ Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2
“Alfred Hitchcock: the Irish connection, and other untold stories” with Prof Charles Barr (St Mary’s University College) takes place.
“Repression, secrets, suspense, revelation: these are central mechanisms in Hitchcock’s cinema, and equally in his own life, as explored by biographers, and indeed more recently by film-makers. This talk extends the exploration, taking in his big unacknowledged debts to early collaborators – and his forgotten Irishness on the mother’s side of the family.”
Admission is free.
www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/2014-05-15alfred_hitchcock.php
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Start and Grow Your Own Business – Lecture Series
18:30 – 20:00, Thu 15 May
Central Library, Ilac Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1
This is the last lecture in this series. If you missed the talks, you will have to wait until the autumn.
The Dublin City Libraries in association with Dublin City Enterprise Board are inviting to a series of six free business lectures designed to empower potential entrepreneurs. The 2014 theme is “Getting Started” and the lectures will cover subjects such as the characteristics needed to run and fund your business. Digital marketing strategies and writing business plans will also be included.
Attendance is free, but booking is required via 01-873 3996 or businesslibrary@dublincity.ie
All lectures take place on Thursdays from 18:30-20:00 and the programme is:
10 April: An Introduction to Self Employment with Brendan Moran
17 April: Ideas Generation & Market Research with Brendan Moran
24 April: Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship with Peter Smyth
01 May: Digital Marketing Strategy 5 big players (at the moment) – Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Skype, YouTube.
08 May: Financing your Business with Paul Neary
15 May: Writing the WINNING Business Plan with Brendan Moran
A great lecture series and if you are interested in starting your own business, I would definitely recommend it.
www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/libraries/library_events/Pages/syob_2014_april.aspx
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Words On The Street – Literature Night 2014
18:30 – 21:30, Thu 15 May
Dublin (various locations)
In Dublin well known Irish people will read contemporary writing from eleven European countries in eleven venues, many of which are unusual and not normally easily accessible to the public. A short translated piece of contemporary writing will be read in eleven different venues in the vicinity of Nassau Street. The first reading at each venue will start at 18:30 and the last one at 21:00. Each reading takes approximately 15 minutes and is repeated on the hour and half hour, so that the audience can wander from venue to venue. Admission is free.
Maria Doyle Kennedy, Anne Doyle, Phelim Drew, Joe Duffy, Bryan Murray, Aengus MacGrianna, Jon McGregor, Aoibhinn McGinnity, Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh and Fiachna Ó Braonáin will read in the following venues: Alliance Francaise, Buswells Hotel, European Union House, Freemasons’ Hall, Hodges Figgis, Mansion House, National Library of Ireland, Royal College of Physicians, Royal Irish Academy, St. Ann’s Church and No. 5 South Leinster Street.
The full programme is downloadable here:
www.dublincityofliterature.ie/images/words%20on%20the%20street%20programme%202014.pdf
and a flyer with all the essential information is here
www.dublincityofliterature.ie/images/words%20on%20the%20street%20flyer.pdf
“Words on the Street” will happen in eleven European countries on the same night.
www.dublincityofliterature.ie/highlights.html#wordsonthestreet
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“My Favourites” – Walking Tour – Night Walk
19:00 – 21:00, Thu 15 May
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 egaldog@gmail.com or 085-2725095
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Eriko Tsugawa-Madden – Poetry Book Launch
19:00 – 21:00, Thu 15 May
Irish Writers’ Centre, 19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
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Miriam Gallagher – Book launch
19:00, Thu 15 May
Ranelagh Arts Centre, 26 Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6
“A Wasteland Harvest” is the fifth collection of dramas by award-winning playwright and author Miriam Gallagher. This book will be launched in Ranelagh and admission is free.
www.ranelagharts.org/#/events/4572675781
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The Cream Of Alpines – Lecture
19:30, Thu 15 May
National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Cliff Booker is a passionate photographer and loves the high mountain buttercups of Europe, New Zealand and North America. He spends his gardening life trying to grow, flower and exhibit Ranunculus and he will talk about “The Cream Of Alpines” in this lecture.
www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm
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Bal Folk – European Folk Dance Session
20:00, Thu 15 May
Tap Bar, 44 North King Street, Dublin 7
The weekly European Folk Dance Workshop/Session takes place in the Tap Bar every Thursday.
The dances are French, Greek, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese folk and traditional dances and everybody interested to join in or to learn is welcome. Admission is free, but donations (suggested: EUR 3) are very welcome
www.facebook.com/pages/Njoy-Dancing-Dublin/251213698276941
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Dimestore Recordings presents
20:00, Thu 15 May
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
Dimestore Recordings run a weekly event in Sweeney Mongrel’s with a variety of bands and performers. It starts at 20:00, follow the link for the line up.
www.facebook.com/DimeStoreRecords
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Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland
21:00, Thu 15 May
The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
The Max Zaska group and the Patrick Groenland group will perform on alternating Thursdays from 21:00 in the International Bar on 23 Wicklow Street.
www.international-bar.com/music.html
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The Bonny Men – Gig
21:00, Thu 15 May
Mother Reilly’s, 26/28 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
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Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul
21:30, Thu 15 May
Frank Ryan’s Bar, Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7
Every Thursday “Left Right & Centre” play a mix of blues & soul with a bit of rock&roll.
www.frankryans.com
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McNeills Trad Music Pub Sessions
21:30, Thu 15 May
J. McNeills, 140 Capel Street, Dublin 7
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Zebra Club: Color//Sound / Million Little Gods
22:30, Thu 15 May
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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The Green Door Market
09:30 – 16:00, Fri 16 May
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
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Bealtaine Festival 2014
10:00, Fri 16 May
Dublin (various locations)
Every year in May, the Bealtaine Festival takes place. It is called a festival “celebrating creativity as we age”. From dance to cinema, painting to theatre, Bealtaine showcases the talents and creativity of both first-time and professional older artists.
Each year, Age & Opportunity invites local authorities, arts centres, libraries, Active Retirement groups, care settings, community groups and clubs, associations from every part of the country to run Bealtaine events and it is a popular month-long festival with lots and lots of events: www.bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
There are events taking place nearly every day in May, so have a look at the programme if you are an ageing creative person. :-)
bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2014/programme/listing/Dublin
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade
11:00 – 18:00, Fri 16 May
60 Camden Street, Dublin 2
The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) is back in a new location. The Marcade is now in Camden Street next to Daintree Paper and opposite the Centra and off-license there. It takes place every Thurs-Sun and is a flea-market-type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders.
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Fri 16 May
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
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Dylan Tighe – In-Store Event
13:00, Fri 16 May
HMV Grafton Street, Dublin 2
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13:00, Fri 16 May
Dublin (various locations)
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Making Human Soap – Talk
15:00 – 16:00, Fri 16 May
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
“Making Human Soap” is a talk by Orestes De La Paz.
“FAT” is the exhibition in the Science Gallery, which starts on Friday and one of the artworks featured in FAT is Making Soap, a performance and installation by Miami-based artist Orestes De La Paz. To create some of the most unusual cosmetics, Orestes had liposuction and made soap from his own fat. In this talk he will tell you about the process and to discuss the role of fat in his work.
Admission is free, but booking is required via the website below.
dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2014/05/makinghumansoaptalkorestesdelapaz
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Shakespeare, “the chap that writes like Synge”
19:00, Fri 16 May
UCD William Jefferson Clinton Auditorium, UCD, Belfield Campus, Dublin 4
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Cornucopia – Live Music
19:30 – 21:30, Fri 16 May
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
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Electric Fridays – Open Mic
21:00, Fri 16 May
The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
“Electric Fridays with DUB” is a weekly gig/open mic night in the basement of The International Bar. Admission is free.
Musicians, artists, bands who want to play a 25 min set should contact the organisers via the Facebook page below. A PA and some equipment is available.
www.facebook.com/dubgoeselectric
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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard
21:00, Fri 16 May
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/live_music.html
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Ska ‘n’ Reggae with The Bionic Rats
21:00 – 02:30, Fri 16 May
Turks Head, 27 Parliament St, Dublin 2
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The Deans – Gig
21:00, Fri 16 May
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
The Deans, a Galway band that has significant successes internationally, will perform in Sweeney’s on Friday. Their style is Progressive Roots Rock. They will be supported by “Kicking Bird”.
Admission is free.
www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php
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The Mojo Witnesses – Gig
21:00, Fri 16 May
Mother Reilly’s, 26/28 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
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Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks
10+11+17+18 May
There will be 4 guided walks in the Dublin Mountains in May. The walks are organised by the Dublin Mountain partnership and are all of varying difficulty. There are a number of training hikes from a 3hr hike to a 8.5 hour challenging hike.
Have a look at the Dublin Mountain Partnership webpage for all details and make sure you register in time if you want to take part.
All details can be found on the website www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/?no_cache=1 All walks are free, but pre-registration is required.
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Not free, but interesting nevertheless:
G ay Theatre Festival: 05-18 May
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Please note: This section contains observations taken from the world I live in that strike me as odd. I express my personal opinion and you might not share it. If you are easily offended by opinions that are not identical with your own, please don’t read this section. ;-)
Hand-cut chips!?!? WTF!?
During the week, a restaurant in Dublin was promoting their meal special on Twitter and one of the features that they clearly thought was outstanding was “hand-cut chips”. Are they serious?
First of all let’s start with the literal meaning: I very much doubt that they are hand-cut! Instead, I am nearly 100% certain that somewhere a knife or other cutting implement was involved.
But even if we let them get away with that lie, now let’s look at the worth of the quality statement “hand-cut”. Do “hand-cut” chips taste better BECAUSE they are not cut with a machine? It is VERY VERY doubtful that the mechanism that controls the cutting implement will have any influence on the taste.
So what else could it be: Well, they are expected to look different. “Hand-cut” chips are expected to look chunkier than “non-hand-cut” (would they be “machine-cut”?) chips. But would it not be easy to adjust a machine in such a way that it just cuts wider and thicker chips? If such a modified machine now corrects that cosmetic difference, what remains?
Well, maybe hand-cut chips are more odd-shaped. But is it really a quality parameter if the chips are even or odd-shaped? Certainly not!
So what remains? NOTHING!!!!!
The term “Hand-cut chips” is total nonsense and anybody using it should be banned from promoting anything for life! ;-)
Yes, sure I know that the user of that nonsensical term wants to create the impression that they are more in touch with their food, that the food is made by them possibly on the premises and therefore you are meant to understand that it is fresher and of better quality. But, come on! “Hand-cut” is really not the term that we should let them get away with.
By the way, the fish they were selling with it was not “hand-caught”, or “hand-killed” or “hand-de-boned” or anything like that! Odd that!
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