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From The Forest to The Ocean, a multidisciplinary exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Hina Khan at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin featuring Visual Art, Photography, Poetry and Film

Rathfarnham Castle Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

From The Forest to The Ocean is a powerful, new multidisciplinary exhibition at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, D14K3T6, with artists Mary Moynihan and Hina Khan. The exhibition is a stunning collection of visual art, photography, poetry and film inspired by physical landscapes and the interconnectedness of life from forests to the ocean.

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The Art of Changemakers Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Aisha Hamdulay at dlr Mill Theatre, Dundrum

DLR Mill Theatre Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16

The Art of Changemakers Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Aisha Hamdulay features photography, poetry, and storytelling and is a visual and poetical reflection on the stories of Human Rights Defenders today.  The Art of Changemakers highlights the stories of the five inspirational Human Rights Defenders honoured in 2025 with the Front Line Defenders Annual Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. The exhibition is a collaboration between Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and Front Line Defenders with the dlr Mill Theatre, Dundrum.

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Go Ye Afar – new film by multidisciplinary artist Frank Sweeney at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios

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

Go Ye Afar is a new film on display at Temple Bar Galleries + Studios presented by multidisciplinary artist Frank Sweeney. The film brings attention to the ways broadcast media has been instrumentalised to impose or restrict certain viewpoints, often in relation to state ideologies such as religion and cultural identity.

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Irish in Resistance During World War II Multidisciplinary Installation

Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Visual Art Gallery and Centre for the Arts and Human Rights, 30 Sandycove Road, Dublin A96V9P1 30 Sandycove Road, Sandycove, Dublin

NOTE: *The exhibition will be closed on Thurs 16, Sat 18 and Sun 19 October while festival events take place in the space*
Irish in Resistance during World War II is a multidisciplinary installation featuring visual art, photography, film, poetry, and storytelling. The installation reflects on stories of Irish people in resistance during the Holocaust and World War II who stood up against fascism and totalitarianism, and spoke out for the rights of others.

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Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2 by Mary Moynihan – Live performances

Iveagh Gardens St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2

Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2 by Mary Moynihan is a new world premiere scripted from the words and stories of five brave and inspirational human rights defenders from around the world who were murdered because of their peaceful work defending the rights of others.

Free
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Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2 by Mary Moynihan – Live performances

Iveagh Gardens St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2

Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2 by Mary Moynihan is a new world premiere scripted from the words and stories of five brave and inspirational human rights defenders from around the world who were murdered because of their peaceful work defending the rights of others.

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Voices of Peace Artists — Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality present an Evening of Artist Talks, Poetry and Short Story readings and a display of Artworks

30 Sandycove Road Sandycove, Dublin

The evening features presentations by Voices of Peace Artists as they reflect on their creative journeys, the inspirations behind their work, and the theme of Voices of Peace, exploring the role of the arts in promoting equality, human rights, and diversity worldwide.

€10.00 – €15.00
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Bridging Worlds – Live interactive art installation

30 Sandycove Road Sandycove, Dublin

Bridging Worlds is a live interactive art installation that invites participants to perform in a piece of self-reflective theatre, imagining what it might feel like to suddenly flee their home due to a threat to their safety.

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Crafting Stories Together – Creative Multilingual workshops for families with children 3 to 6 years old

Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre County Hall, Belgard Square North, Dublin 24

Join us for a series of creative multilingual workshop for families with children three to six years hosted by Mother Tongues and conducted by artist Margot A. Jones who is a puppeteer, performer and facilitator living in Co, Wicklow. Mother Tongues’ Language Explorer workshops provide a unique creative experience for parents and their children based on storytelling, play, visual arts and music. While the workshops will be guided in English, we encourage families to embrace their home languages.

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Bridging Worlds – Live interactive art installation

Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Visual Art Gallery and Centre for the Arts and Human Rights, 30 Sandycove Road, Dublin A96V9P1 30 Sandycove Road, Sandycove, Dublin

Bridging Worlds is a live interactive art installation that invites participants to perform in a piece of self-reflective theatre, imagining what it might feel like to suddenly flee their home due to a threat to their safety. Presented by Mary Dillon, Humanitarian, Applied Ethnomusicologist and Art Activist and Berta Tuahuku, Social Justice Advocate.

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Songs of Empowerment Workshop presented by Fighting Words for teenagers aged 13-17

Fighting Words Behan Square, 12-16 Russell Street, Dublin 1

Songs of Empowerment is a workshop conducted by Colm Quearney, a workshop facilitator and Development and Outreach Officer with Fighting Words. At this workshop, participants have the opportunity to look at the history of songs that empower and will draw on these themes to create their own songs relevant to today’s generation. The workshop is conducted onsite at Fighting Words, Behan Square, 12-16 Russell Street Dublin on Saturday 11 October from 11am to 1pm.

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Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2 by Mary Moynihan – Live performances

Iveagh Gardens St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2

Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2 by Mary Moynihan is a world premiere scripted from the words and stories of five brave and inspirational human rights defenders from around the world who were murdered because of their peaceful work defending the rights of others. Presented as a promenade, ‘walk-in-the-park’ performance blending theatre, poetry, and song, this unique show brings audiences through the Iveagh Gardens (Dublin’s secret garden, located close to St Stephen’s Green) to the Human Rights Defenders Memorial monument.

Free
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Language Explorers – Out of this world Workshops for parents and their children ages 3 to 6

Language Explorers – Out of this world Workshops for parents and their children ages 3 to 6

Clondalkin Library Clondalkin Library, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin

Language Explorer – Out of This World Workshops are a series of workshops designed for curious young explorers, presented by visual artist Paola Invernizzi. The sessions provide a unique creative experience for parents and their children based on storytelling, play, visual arts and music. Language Explorers is Mother Tongues’ award-winning programme, designed for children aged 3 to 6 and their families.

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Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2 by Mary Moynihan – Live performances

Iveagh Gardens Waterfall 2 Stable Ln, Saint Kevin's,, Dublin 2

Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2 by Mary Moynihan is a world premiere scripted from the words and stories of five brave and inspirational human rights defenders from around the world who were murdered because of their peaceful work defending the rights of others. Presented as a promenade, ‘walk-in-the-park’ performance blending theatre, poetry, and song, this unique show brings audiences through the Iveagh Gardens (Dublin’s secret garden, located close to St Stephen’s Green) to the Human Rights Defenders Memorial monument.

Free
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Voices of Peace Artists — Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality present an Evening of Artist Talks, Poetry and Short Story readings and a display of Artworks

Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Visual Art Gallery and Centre for the Arts and Human Rights, 30 Sandycove Road, Dublin A96V9P1 30 Sandycove Road, Sandycove, Dublin

Join us for Voices of Peace - an evening of artist talks, poetry and short story readings, and a display of artworks. The evening features presentations by Voices of Peace Artists as they reflect on  their creative journeys, the inspirations behind their work, and the theme of Voices of Peace, exploring the role of the arts in promoting equality, human rights, and diversity worldwide.

€10.00 – €15.00
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Language Explorers – Out of this world Workshops for parents and their children ages 3 to 6

Language Explorers – Out of this world Workshops for parents and their children ages 3 to 6

Clondalkin Library Clondalkin Library, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin

Language Explorer – Out of This World Workshops are a series of workshops designed for curious young explorers, presented by visual artist Paola Invernizzi. The sessions provide a unique creative experience for parents and their children based on storytelling, play, visual arts and music. Language Explorers is Mother Tongues’ award-winning programme, designed for children aged 3 to 6 and their families.