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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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The Eyes of the Storm – Climate Photo Exhibition by Trócaire celebrating the courage and determination of people on the frontlines of the climate crisis across the world

Martin Ryan Building University of Galway, Galway City

Eyes of the Storm is a photographic exhibition presented by Trócaire celebrating the courage and determination of people on the frontlines of the climate crisis across the world. As well as sharing their powerful stories, this exhibition also urges people on the island of Ireland to join the climate movement and stand together in solidarity with those most affected.

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Five Books That Could Save Your Life – panel discussion highlighting tactics and risks associated with coercive control

The Atrium, Department of Justice 51 Stephens Green, Dublin

Domestic Abuse experts from Haven Horizons, Belfast and Lisburn Women’s Aid, and Reclaim the Agenda examine the destructive impact of coercive control and discuss ‘Five Books That Could Save Your Life’ with Sarah Harte, Irish Examiner columnist. The event is presented in collaboration with National Women’s Council of Ireland.

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Language Explorers – Make it and Play! Creative Multilingual workshop for families with children 3 to 6 years old

Hill Street Family Resource Centre Hill Street Family Resource Centre, 1 Hill St, Rotunda, Dublin

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.  This workshop with Fernanda Ferrari, multidisciplinary artist and workshop facilitator, focuses on the crafting of vintage toys with multidisciplinary artist Fernanda Ferrari. Unleash creativity using simple everyday materials, make friends from all over the world, and create a special bond with your child through the magic of art-making.

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From Colombia to Ireland – Documentary screening and discussion

Trinity College Dublin College Green, Dublin 2

From Colombia to Ireland is a documentary screening and discussion on human rights, indigenous and farmers' fight for land and life, and Irish corporate responsibility, presented by Extinction Rebellion Ireland and TCD Environmental Society

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Seo Chugainn na Mná – Live Stage Performances in Irish of The Woman is Present: Women’s Stories of World War II translated by Áine Ní Ghlinn

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

Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality are delighted to commission award-winning writer Áine Ní Ghlinn to translate into Irish the original highly successful stage script The Woman is Present: Women’s Stories of World War II. The Irish language translation includes new poetry in Irish by writer Áine Ní Ghlinn and a translation of At Summer’s End by Féilim James.

€10.00 – €15.00
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Men in Motion – a trio of athletic and hilarious dance pieces presented by Irish Modern Dance Theatre

Wexford Arts Centre Cornmarket, Wexford

MEN IN MOTION is an evening of three athletic and hilarious dance pieces, earning rave reviews and standing ovations in the Abbey, Edinburgh Fringe and New York, presented by Irish Modern Dance Theatre on tour to Ballina Arts Centre, Mayo; Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford, and Ramor Arts Centre, Cavan.  Artists include John Scott, choreographer and dancer, Boris Charrion, dancer and Vini Martins Araujo, dancer.

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Human Rights Open Mic – An evening of live poetry and music on themes of human rights, social justice and solidarity

Curve Ball Button Factory, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 RD26

Open mic night is an evening featuring live poetry and music relating to themes of social issues, human rights, social justice, and solidarity presented at Curve Ball, Button Factory, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin on Thursday 16 October 2025, 7-10.30pm. The evening features special guests presenting curated poetry and music and is open to anyone who would like to sign up to perform.

Free