Forbidden Fruit announces tempting 2023 line-up
The initial line up for Dublin’s longest running music festival, Forbidden Fruit, has been announced. This year’s Forbidden Fruit marks the 11th anniversary of the much loved festival, which takes…
Me Auld Flower: food and drinks festival to open next month in historic Smithfield marketplace
A new Irish food and drink festival is coming to Dublin 7 next month and will take place in a historic building that’s been closed since pre-pandemic times – and…
DIFF 2023 is reimagined with ‘community’ at the heart of the festival
Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) returned on Thursday with a reimagined look as festival director Gráinne Humphreys focuses on the importance of community at this year’s festival. “DIFF has been…
Barbers – Grangegorman’s dog and student friendly gem
“Dogs are welcome, humans are tolerated” A witty phrase plastered behind the old oak bar captures the vibe at the Barbers bar. The Barbers opened its doors under this name…
Thousands attend anti-racism march in Dublin
Tens of thousands of people in Dublin “celebrated diversity” in the ‘Ireland For All’ anti-racism march on Saturday. Supporters gathered in Parnell Square and marched to the Customs House in…
Mother Cultúr Club at Collins Barracks for St Patrick’s Festival
Queer space Mother is hosting an event on 16 March at St Patrick’s Festival Quarter in the courtyard of the National Museum at Collins Barracks in Dublin. Mother will be…
Tales from the Holywell: Damien Dempsey’s newest venture opens In the Abbey
Damien Dempsey is no stranger to the stage, having performed all over the world throughout his career of more than 20 years, but his newest venture introduces a side to…
Carols, concerts and other upcoming Dublin events to look out for
The Christmas season starts off strong with a solid lineup of winter themed music events all across Dublin As you may know Christmas is around the corner, some might have…
‘Seanchoíche’ — behind the scenes of a storytelling night in D8
Seanchoíche is a story-telling night in Dublin 8.Founded by Ciaran Gaffney, a 27-year-old from Limerick, ‘Seanchoíche’ is essentially a made-up word and a bit of a pun that most Irish…
Making a show of the new voices of Ireland
Ireland Music Week (IMW), the annual showcase of Irish talent providing opportunity for home grown musicians to network with international connects, returned on October 4th to 7th. The talented line-up…
14th annual Liberties Fun Run moves to September
The Liberties annual Fun Run for St James’s Hospital Foundation – traditionally held on a Wednesday in July – will take place on Sunday, September 4th at 10am, starting at…
Exploring what’s on your doorstep: Culture Date with Dublin 8
‘Culture Date with Dublin 8’ is set to take place on 14th and 15th of May this year with events, tours, workshops, and activities planned for across the district. Culture…
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