October 3, 2024 - March 23, 2025
Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion
Event Categories:
Hugh Lane Gallery
Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion - Exhibition, with associated programme of talks, tours, workshops and more
53 events found.
September 5 @ 1:00 pm - September 28 @ 6:00 pm IST
Landscapes of the Soul Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artist Mary Moynihan – Inaugural exhibition for the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality
30 Sandycove Road
Landscapes of the Soul is a stunning multi-disciplinary exhibition by artist Mary Moynihan featuring beautiful 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.
September 16 @ 9:30 am - November 2 @ 5:30 pm IST
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
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Rathfarnham Castle
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.
September 16 @ 11:00 am - October 25 @ 4:00 pm IST
The Art of Changemakers Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Aisha Hamdulay at dlr Mill Theatre, Dundrum
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DLR Mill Theatre
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
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Launch Event for 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
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Rathfarnham Castle
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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Culture Night 2025 – Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part II
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Iveagh Gardens Waterfall
Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory, Part 2 by Mary Moynihan is 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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Free
October 3 @ 11:00 am - November 23 @ 6:00 pm IST
Go Ye Afar – new film by multidisciplinary artist Frank Sweeney at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios
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Temple Bar Gallery + Studios
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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Men in Motion – a trio of athletic and hilarious dance pieces presented by Irish Modern Dance Theatre
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Ballina Arts Centre
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
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Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2 by Mary Moynihan – Live performances
Event Category:
Iveagh Gardens
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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Free
October 10 @ 1:00 pm - November 30 @ 6:00 pm IST
Irish in Resistance During World War II Multidisciplinary Installation
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30 Sandycove Road
Irish in Resistance during World War II is a multidisciplinary installation featuring visual art, photography, film, poetry, and storytelling.
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Opening Reception and launch of the Seventh Annual International Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival 2025 with Guest Speakers, Artist Talks, Exhibition, Live performance and Refreshments
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30 Sandycove Road
The opening reception and launch features guest speakers, artist talks, the launch of the Irish in Resistance during World War II multidisciplinary exhibition, and a live performance and world premiere of Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part II by Mary Moynihan, followed by chat and refreshments.
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Opening Reception and launch of the Seventh Annual International Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival 2025 with Guest Speakers, Artist Talks, Exhibition, Live performance and Refreshments
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30 Sandycove Road
The opening reception and launch features guest speakers, artist talks, the launch of the Irish in Resistance during World War II multidisciplinary exhibition, and a live performance and world premiere of Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part II by Mary Moynihan, followed by chat and refreshments.
Crafting Stories Together – Creative Multilingual workshops for families with children 3 to 6 years old
Event Category:
Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre
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
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30 Sandycove Road
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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Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2 by Mary Moynihan – Live performances
Event Category:
Iveagh Gardens
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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Free
Language Explorers – Out of this world Workshops for parents and their children ages 3 to 6
Event Category:
Clondalkin Library
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
Event Category:
Iveagh Gardens Waterfall
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
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30 Sandycove Road
This event 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.
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Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2 by Mary Moynihan – Live performances
Event Category:
Iveagh Gardens Waterfall
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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Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2 by Mary Moynihan – Live performances
Iveagh Gardens Waterfall
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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Free
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Imigrante da Silva Santos – live theatre performance presented by Revolutionary Stage
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30 Sandycove Road
A live performance of a forum theatre play from Revolutionary Stage using Theatre of the Oppressed to explore the lived experiences of Brazilian migrants living in Dublin, the rise of the far Right and systemic oppression
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Imigrante da Silva Santos – live theatre performance presented by Revolutionary Stage
Event Category:
30 Sandycove Road
A live performance of a forum theatre play from Revolutionary Stage using Theatre of the Oppressed to explore the lived experiences of Brazilian migrants living in Dublin, the rise of the far Right and systemic oppression
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Sightsavers Ireland Film Festival – A Vision for Action at Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin
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Lighthouse Cinema, Market Street South, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 R6YE.
Sightsavers Ireland Film Festival is an evening of powerful storytelling, advocacy, and awareness through a special Film Festival presented to mark World Sight Day in 2025, featuring a compelling selection of short films and documentaries presented on 13 October 2025 from 5.30-9pm at the Lighthouse Cinema, Market Street S, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 R6YE.
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Exploring Cultural Resistance Through Theatre: A Collaboration Between GOAL NextGen & The Friends of the Freedom Theatre Youth Programme, Jenin, Palestine
30 Sandycove Road
GOAL NextGen is proud to partner with Friends of The Freedom Theatre, Ireland and the Freedom Theatre Youth Programme in Jenin, Palestine, to present a thought-provoking theatre and spoken-word performance reflecting on human experiences in the face of systemic injustice.
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Creative Arts Eco-Conference
Event Category:
Rathfarnham Castle
Join us for the Smashing Times Creative Arts Eco-Conference, a major international gathering that unites the arts and environmental awareness. This event explores how the performing, visual, and digital arts can inspire action and advocacy around climate change, biodiversity, and marine conservation.
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25 Glasses of Wine and Not Only One – Women’s Voices from Europe. Two International Live Performances from Serbia and The Netherlands
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30 Sandycove Road
Two international performances from Serbia and the Netherlands. Enjoy ‘25 GLASSES OF WINE’ a live lecture-performance by Dijana Milošević from Dah Theatre, Belgrade, Serbia followed by ‘Not Only One’ a performance by Nivin Baranbo from ZID Theatre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, presented at the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, 30 Sandycove Road, Dublin A96V9P1, Tuesday 14 October 2025, 7-9pm.
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Humanism in The Arts with Ed Byrne – An online talk hosted by the Humanist Association of Ireland
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Online
Humanism in the Arts with Ed Byrne is an online talk hosted by the Humanist Association of Ireland featuring acclaimed Irish comedian, presenter and actor Ed Byrne. The event takes place online on Tuesday 14 October, 7.30pm.
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The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan, live performances at The Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham and the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Sandycove
Event Category:
St Enda’s Park
The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a live multidisciplinary performance reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature – featuring theatre, poetry and movement.
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The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan, live performances at The Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham and the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Sandycove
Event Category:
St Enda’s Park
The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a live multidisciplinary performance reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature – featuring theatre, poetry and movement.
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Boyfriends – theatre performance presented by Lemon Soap Productions
Lime Tree Theatre | Belltable
Boyfriends is a theatre performance following a three-month affair between two anonymous men. Boyfriends, charts the ups and downs and roundabouts of a modern ‘situationship’. This production is presented as part of the LASTA festival, a unique, youth-led national arts festival with programmes created by young curators chosen through a competitive annual open call.
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The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan, live performances at The Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham and the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Sandycove
Event Category:
St Enda’s Park
The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a live multidisciplinary performance reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature – featuring theatre, poetry and movement.
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The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan, live performances at The Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham and the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Sandycove
Event Category:
St Enda’s Park
The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a live multidisciplinary performance reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature – featuring theatre, poetry and movement.
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Five Books That Could Save Your Life – panel discussion highlighting tactics and risks associated with coercive control
Event Category:
The Atrium, Department of Justice
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.
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Language Explorers – Make it and Play! Creative Multilingual workshop for families with children 3 to 6 years old
Event Category:
Hill Street Family Resource Centre
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 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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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
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30 Sandycove Road
Seo Chugainn na Mná is a creative reimagining of moments from the lives of women during WWII recalling stories of bravery, sacrifice and love amidst the horror of war, as women stood up against Fascism and totalitarianism and refused to accept oppression.
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€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
Event Categories:
Wexford Arts Centre
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
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Human Rights Open Mic – An evening of live poetry and music on themes of human rights, social justice and solidarity
Event Category:
Curve Ball
Open mic night is an evening featuring live poetry and music relating to themes of social issues, human rights, social justice, and solidarity. The evening features special guests presenting curated poetry and music and is open to anyone who would like to sign up to perform.
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Free
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The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan, live performances at The Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham and the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Sandycove
Event Category:
St Enda’s Park
The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a live multidisciplinary performance reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature – featuring theatre, poetry and movement.
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The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan, live performances at The Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham and the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Sandycove
Event Category:
St Enda’s Park
The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a live multidisciplinary performance reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature – featuring theatre, poetry and movement.
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€10.00 – €15.00
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Irish in Resistance During World War II – Evening of Storytelling, Poetry and Chat
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30 Sandycove Road
Join us for an evening of artist talks, poetry readings, storytelling and audience chat as we explore the stories that feature in the Irish in Resistance During World War II exhibition - 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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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
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30 Sandycove Road
Book Your Place Artists Áine Ní Ghlinn, translator Rob Harrington, director Bláthnaid Daly, actor Evanne Kilgallon, actor Féilim James, writer Freda Manweiler, Producer and Company Manager, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality Ciara Hayes, Producer, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality Full Event Details Smashing Times International Centre […]
Crafting Stories Together – Creative Multilingual workshops for families with children 3 to 6 years old
Event Category:
Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre
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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Songs of Empowerment Workshop presented by Fighting Words for teenagers aged 13-17
Event Category:
Fighting Words
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.
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Mother City Film Screening and Discussion
Event Category:
Pearse Centre
A screening of the film Mother City and panel discussion on land and housing in Dublin and Cape Town, presented by Front Line Defenders in partnership with Community Action Tenants Union.
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The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan, live performances at The Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham and the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Sandycove
Event Category:
St Enda’s Park
Book Your Place Artists Mary Moynihan, writer, poet, creator of art and photography, Artistic Director, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Arts Curator for the annual International Irish Arts and Human Rights festival Carla Ryan, Actor Freda Manweiler, Company Manager and Producer, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality Ciara […]
Language Explorers – Out of this world Workshops for parents and their children ages 3 to 6
Event Category:
Clondalkin Library
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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The Journey – live performance presented by Clondalkin Tower Drama Group
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30 Sandycove Road
The Journey is a powerful and emotionally charged play exploring themes of migration, survival, betrayal, and resilience presented by Clondalkin Tower Drama Group at the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality at 30 Sandycove Road, Dublin on 18 October from 3 to 4pm.
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Interview with Lana Estemirova on her book ‘Please Live: The Chechen Wars, My Mother and Me’
Event Category:
Pearse Centre
A live interview presented by Front Line Defenders on the life and work of Human Rights Defenders Natalia Estemirova, featuring her daughter Lana Estemirova, presenter of the Trouble with the Truth podcast, and working for the Justice for Journalists Foundation.
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The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan, live performances at The Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham and the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Sandycove
Event Category:
30 Sandycove Road
The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a live multidisciplinary performance reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature – featuring theatre, poetry and movement.
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Men in Motion – a trio of athletic and hilarious dance pieces presented by Irish Modern Dance Theatre
Event Categories:
Ramor Arts Centre
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
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From Mexico to Ireland; a discussion on corporate responsibility & Human Rights
Event Category:
Pearse Centre
A panel discussion presented by Front Line Defenders, featuring Human Rights Defender Grecia Eugenia Rodríguez Navarro (Zacatecas Mining Conflict Observatory), who will share her testimony of resistance and resilience from the front lines.
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Free
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The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan, live performances at The Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham and the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Sandycove
Event Category:
30 Sandycove Road
The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a live multidisciplinary performance reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature – featuring theatre, poetry and movement.
Crafting Stories Together – Creative Multilingual workshops for families with children 3 to 6 years old
Event Category:
Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre
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.