A visual art exhibition by Mary Moynihan integrated throughout the Barracks Heritage Centre.
The exhibition features visual art, photography, poetry and film, mapping physical landscapes of nature to landscapes of the soul, reflecting on ways to hold on to the courage to be who we truly are and to let ourselves shine.
Immersive exhibitions across three historic floors
Featuring the work of Paddy Bushe (poet), Dominika Piekarska (visual artist), June O’Sullivan (novelist), Ita Ryan (writer), John Goode (poet), and Marie O’Shea (writer).
September brings together new and existing works by gallery artists and new artists working across a wide range of media and cultural backgrounds.
A multidisciplinary exhibition reflecting on peace, equality and human rights through contemporary visual and creative expression.
GOAL NextGen, with THINKHOUSE and designers and artists Farouk858 and Helen Steele, reimagine the Irish flag as a symbol of welcome, belonging, solidarity and community.
A guided walking tour exploring stories of resistance, struggle and human rights activism in Bray, from the Anti-Apartheid movement and Aboriginal solidarity campaigns to recent climate action.
Walking Through Women’s History 1916–1923 is a guided storytelling walk exploring the lives of four revolutionary Irish women
Join us for the premiere of Trócaire’s powerful new documentary film, End Fossil Power, followed by an inspiring panel discussion on climate justice and the transition to a clean, renewable future
An Irish-language evening with Laoighseach Ní Choisdealbha, a poet and writer and The Arts Council Scríbhneoir Cónaithe Gaeilge at Dublin City University (DCU), and Joe Phádraic Ó Fátharta, writer.
Presented by Front Line Defenders, this open mic night celebrates poetry, music, solidarity, human rights and social justice.
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Enjoy one of Dublin’s most beautiful seascapes blending dramatic coastal views and spectacular scenery with captivating stories
Enjoy a unique guided walking trail along Scotsman’s Bay, from Sandycove to Dún Laoghaire and back
A workshop and performance by multidisciplinary artist Aoife Ó Tiompánaigh, presented as part of the inaugural Smashing Times Artist Residency Programme.
Writer and artist Mary Moynihan is in conversation with renowned human rights defender Mary Lawlor about the vital role of defending human rights today.
Kiz Rutherford presents an exhibition of intimate and affirming portraits of members of Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community, alongside an artist talk and live portraiture sittings.
Celebrate the Irish Arts + Human Rights festival finale with an unforgettable bilingual evening of music, song, verse, and conversation.
A launch of Evgeny Shtorn’s English-language novel The Refugee Chronicles, including a reading followed by conversation with the author and chair.
Physical Landscapes is a thrilling and unique dance work by choreographer John Scott and Irish Modern Dance Theatre featuring international dancers and responding to ecology and nature.