• Performing Memories

    Event Category:
    Chocolate Factory
    Chocolate Factory 26 King's Inn Street, Dublin 1, Ireland

    MemoLab Workshop and Panel Discussion with artists from State of the Art: Transformative Memories in Political Violence

    Free
  • Creative Dialogues – Artist Talks

    Event Category:
    Chocolate Factory
    Chocolate Factory 26 King's Inn Street, Dublin 1, Ireland

    MemoLab Panel Discussion and Musical Performance with artists from State of the Art: Transformative Memories

  • Remembrance

    Event Categories:
    Chocolate Factory
    Chocolate Factory 26 King's Inn Street, Dublin 1, Ireland

    Remembrance is a MemoLab a live musical performance featuring Ugandan musician Jeff Korondo and musical performances from Hilary Bow and Lisa McLoughlin-Gnemmi; poetry from The Feeling Soul by Mary Moynihan performed by Rob Harrington and Ciara Hayes, with poetry by Áine Ni Ghlinn; and At Summer’s End by Féilim James, performed by Carla Ryan. With post-show artist talks by Mary Moynihan, Ireland, writer, theatre and filmmaker and Erika Diettes, Bogota, Colombia, a visual artist and social communicator.

    Free
  • The Gathering: Transforming Memory Networking Day

    Event Categories:
    Chocolate Factory
    Chocolate Factory 26 King's Inn Street, Dublin 1, Ireland

    A MemoLab Gathering Session involving a workshop, panel discussions and networking for artists and citizens involved in the State of the Art: Transformative Memories in Political Violence Multi-Media Exhibition, bringing together artists, activists and citizens and the wider community

    Free
  • ACDC 4 You

    Event Category:
    Macro Community Resource Centre
    Macro Community Resource Centre 1 Green St, Dublin 7

    ACDC 4 You Transnational Partner Exchange

  • Launch of Visual Art, Poetry and Photography exhibition as part of Transformative Memories in Political Violence at the dlr Mill Theatre Dundrum

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    DLR Mill Theatre
    DLR Mill Theatre Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16, Ireland

    Launch of State of the Art: Visual art, photography and poetry exhibition featuring the work of writer and artist Mary Moynihan and visual artist Aman Walayat responding creatively to themes of freedom, change, transformation, power and control.  The event facilitator is Ciara Hayes, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality. The official launch is conducted by Cllr Emma Murphy, Mayor of South Dublin County Council with presentations by the artists Mary Moynihan and Amna Walayat.  The State of the Art: Visual art, photography and poetry exhibition runs at the dlr Mill Theatre, Gallery, Dundrum until Saturday 29 October 2022 and is open Tuesday to Saturday 11am-4pm.

    Free
  • Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights Workshop Programme

    Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights Workshop Programme

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    dlr Lexicon Black Box Studio, Queen’s Road, Dun Laoghaire
    dlr Lexicon Black Box Studio, Queen's Road, Dun Laoghaire Queen's Road Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

    As part of the Creative Eco-Centre for the Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights project, Smashing Times artist and facilitator Michael McCabe hosts a series of creative workshops with secondary school students on the arts, climate justice and human rights.

  • Smashing Times Birthday Party Open Mic

    Chocolate Factory
    Chocolate Factory 26 King's Inn Street, Dublin 1, Ireland

    Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality invite you to take part in an open mic night for the arts and to join us in celebrating 30 years as the leading voice in arts for equality, human rights and diversity in Europe and internationally!

    Free
  • Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights Workshop Programme

    Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights Workshop Programme

    Event Categories:
    dlr Lexicon Black Box Studio, Queen’s Road, Dun Laoghaire
    dlr Lexicon Black Box Studio, Queen's Road, Dun Laoghaire Queen's Road Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

    As part of the Creative Eco-Centre for the Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights project, Smashing Times artist and facilitator Michael McCabe hosts a series of creative workshops with secondary school students on the arts, climate justice and human rights.

  • Aisling na Saoirse – Dreams of Freedom

    Event Categories:
    County Kerry
    County Kerry

    Thurs 20, Fri 21 and Sat 22 October, 7.30pm. Three public performances and post-show discussions take place in South Kerry – in The Barracks Heritage Centre, Cahersiveen, on Thursday, 20 October 2022, 7.30pm; in St John the Baptist Church, Knightstown, Valentia Island, on  Friday 21 October 2022, 7.30pm and in  10 Bridge Street, Killorglin, on  Saturday 22 October 2022, 7.30pm.  
     
    The show Aisling na Saoirse – Dreams of Freedom is presented as part of the Aisling programme in South Kerry for the annual Arts and Human Rights festival  and is made up of  Grace and Joe by Mary Moynihan performed by Carla Ryan; Tales from an Afterworld by Féilim James performed by Rob Harrington; At Summer’s End by Féilim James performed by Carla Ryan and Ná déanaimis dearmad/Let Us Not Forget by Áine Ní Ghlinn performed by Rob Harrington.
     
    Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality work to promote equality, human rights and diversity through the arts.   The three shows are presented as part of a programme of artistic performances, workshops, training and talks taking place in a range of venues in South Kerry using the arts to promote equality and rights with a focus on promoting the Irish language and Irish culture and heritage.  The programme is supported by Foras na Gaeilge and the Department of Rural and Community Development.

    Workshop and Training Programme
    Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality work to promote equality, human rights and diversity through the arts.  The company are delighted to present a programme of artistic performances, workshops, training and talks taking place in a range of venues using the arts to promote equality and rights with a focus on promoting the Irish language and Irish culture and heritage.
     
    Ionad Cill Rialaig, Ballinkelligs, County Kerry.  24 September 2022. 7-10pm
    Aon Scéal, REIC Spoken Word Evening with Bean an tí, Ciara Ní É.
    Artist: Hilary Bow, Singer Songwriter, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality
    Event in Irish
     
    Acting for the Future Creativity and Well-Being Workshops
    Presented by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality
    Coláiste na Sceilge, Cahirsiveen, County Kerry. 17 October 2022
    17 October 2022. 10-11am. Transition Year Students, 25 per workshop
    17 October 2022, 11-12am.  Transition Year Students, 25 per workshop
    17 October 2022, 12am-1pm.  Transition Year Students, 25 per workshop
    Creative Facilitator:  Eimear Burke, Counselling Psychologist
     
    Acting for the Future Creativity and Well-Being Workshops
    Killorglin Community College, Killorglin, County Kerry. 18 October 2022
    18 October 2022, 11.15-12.15am. Transitional Year Students, 20 per workshop
    18 October 2022.  12.15am-1.15pm.  Transition Year Students, 20 per workshop
    Creative Facilitator: Eimear Burke, Counselling psychologist
     
    Acting for the Future Creativity and Well-Being Workshops
    Killorglin Adult Literacy and Basis Education Centre ETB, Killorglin, County Kerry.
    18 October 2022. 2-3pm. Adults
    18 October 2022. 3-4pm. Adults
    Creative Facilitator:  Eimear Burke, Counselling Psychologist
     
    Smashing Times Youth Leadership Training
    Killorglan Community College, Youth Chamber of Commerce. Training Location:  The Killorglan Family Resource Centre.
    Two Youth Leadership Training workshops. 12 October, 10-11.30am and 11.30am-1pm. Artist and Facilitator: Michael McCabe 
    Two Youth Leadership Training: workshops. 19 October, 10-11.30am and 11.30am-1pm. Artist and Facilitator Vanessa Ogida
    Two Climate Change Vision Board Training workshops. 26 October, 10-11.30am and 11.30am-1pm. Creative Facilitator and Entrepreneur: Vanessa Ogida
     
    O’Connell Education Centre
    Two Vision Board Training workshops. 20 October,
    Equality Workshops Through the Arts, Monsignor Flattery Room, The Barracks Heritage Centre, 25 October 2022. Equality Workshop, 25 October 2022, 5-7.30pm.  Attended by artists from South Kerry in partnership with Marina Ni Dhubhain, Creative Places
    Facilitator: Ciara Hayes
     
    Forbairt na Dromoda Teo, Dromid, County Kerry, 12 October 2022
    Equality Workshop, 12 October 2022, 1.45-3pm. Attended by students from 4th and 5th Class, Scoil Náisiúnta Cillín Liath
    Facilitator: Michael McCabe

    Free
  • Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights Workshop Programme

    Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights Workshop Programme

    Event Categories:
    dlr Lexicon Black Box Studio, Queen’s Road, Dun Laoghaire
    dlr Lexicon Black Box Studio, Queen's Road, Dun Laoghaire Queen's Road Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

    As part of the Creative Eco-Centre for the Arts, Climate Justice and Human Rights project, Smashing Times artist and facilitator Michael McCabe hosts a series of creative workshops with secondary school students on the arts, climate justice and human rights.

  • Online Exhibition Launch

    Virtual Arts Centre
    Virtual Arts Centre Smashing Times Virtual Arts Centre

    Visit the Smashing Times Virtual Arts Centre to visit new exhibitions presented for the Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival 2022

  • The Aisling Programme

    dlr Lexicon Black Box Studio, Queen’s Road, Dun Laoghaire
    dlr Lexicon Black Box Studio, Queen's Road, Dun Laoghaire Queen's Road Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

    A celebration of the Irish Language and Celtic Culture through performance, poetry and song.

    €5.00
  • The Aisling Programme

    dlr Lexicon Black Box Studio, Queen’s Road, Dun Laoghaire
    dlr Lexicon Black Box Studio, Queen's Road, Dun Laoghaire Queen's Road Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

    A celebration of the Irish Language and Celtic Culture through performance, poetry and song.

    €5.00
  • Eternal Rebels

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    St John the Baptist Church, Valentia Island, Co Kerry
    St John the Baptist Church, Valentia Island, Co Kerry Knightstown, Valentia Island, Kerry, Ireland

    Women Change-Makers Exhibition

  • Ancient Futures

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    Engine Room, Valentia Lighthouse, Valentia Island, Co Kerry
    Engine Room, Valentia Lighthouse, Valentia Island, Co Kerry Cromwell Point, Glanleam, Valentia Island, Kerry, Ireland

    Film Installation

  • Paradise Lost and Found

    Old Barracks Heritage Centre, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry
    Old Barracks Heritage Centre, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry Cahersiveen, Kerry, Ireland

    Visual Art, Film Projection, Photography and Poetry Exhibition

  • Courageous Women – A Celebration of Change-Makers

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    The Tearooms, Glebe House, Co Donegal
    The Tearooms, Glebe House, Co Donegal Letter Kenny, Donegal, Ireland

    A film installation by Mary Moynihan on display in The Tearooms, Glebe House, Co Donegal from 1 August to 31 October 2023. The film is an imagined re-creation of moments from the lives of women in Irish history from 1916 to 1923

  • Tales of Love and Loss

    St John the Baptist Church, Valentia Island, Co Kerry
    St John the Baptist Church, Valentia Island, Co Kerry Knightstown, Valentia Island, Kerry, Ireland

    Change-Maker Stories from History

    €10.00 – €12.00
  • Tales of Love and Loss

    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    Change-Maker Stories from History

    €10.00 – €12.00
  • Tales of Love and Loss

    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    Change-Maker Stories from History

    €10.00 – €12.00
  • Tales of Love and Loss

    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    Change-Maker Stories from History

    €10.00 – €12.00
  • Tales of Love and Loss

    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    Change-Maker Stories from History

    €10.00 – €12.00
  • Tales of Love and Loss

    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    Change-Maker Stories from History

    €10.00 – €12.00
  • Tales of Love and Loss

    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    Change-Maker Stories from History

    €10.00 – €12.00
  • Tales of Love and Loss

    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    Change-Maker Stories from History

    €10.00 – €12.00
  • Tales of Love and Loss

    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    Change-Maker Stories from History

    €30.00
  • Tales From an Afterworld

    The Classroom, Glebe House, Co Donegal
    The Classroom, Glebe House, Co Donegal Letterkenny, Donegal, Ireland

    Live Outdoor Change-Maker Performance and Post-Show Panel Discussion

    €10.00 – €12.00
  • Courageous Women – A Celebration of Change-Makers

    Event Categories:
    Rathfarnham Castle
    Rathfarnham Castle Rathfarnham Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin +1 more

    Courageous Women is a film installation by Mary Moynihan on display in Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, from 4 October to 5 November 2023, Wednesday - Sunday only. The film is an imagined re-creation of moments from the lives of women in Irish history from 1916 to 1923

  • Smashing Times Online Gallery – Eternal Rebels

    Event Categories:
    Virtual Arts Centre
    Virtual Arts Centre Smashing Times Virtual Arts Centre

    To coincide with the 2023 Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival, the Smashing Times online visual art gallery will display a digital rendering of a selection of artworks and stories from the Eternal Rebels exhibition which runs onsite at the Pumphouse, Dublin Port from Friday 13 to Sunday 22 October 2023. Eternal Rebels is a multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring visual art, film, photography and poetry and is a visual and poetic reflection on the stories of change-makers in Irish history from the Decade of Centenaries to today

  • Eternal Rebels Change-Makers Exhibition

    The Pumphouse
    The Pumphouse Dublin Port, Alexandra Road, Dublin 1

    A multi-disciplinary exhibition by artists Mary Moynihan, Amna Walayat and Hina Khan. The exhibition features visual art, film, photography and poetry and is a visual and poetic reflection on the stories of change-makers in Irish history from the Decade of Centenaries to today

  • Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival Launch:  In Solidarity – An International Celebration of Arts and Rights

    The Pumphouse
    The Pumphouse Dublin Port, Alexandra Road, Dublin 1

    Launch of the 2023 Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival and the flagship Eternal Rebels Exhibition, followed by a premiere performance of States of Independence, taking place on Friday 13 October 2023, 6pm, at the Pumphouse, Dublin Port. Guest speakers are Olive Moore, interim Director, Front Line Defenders, Mary Moynihan, writer, poet, theatre and film-maker, and Artistic Director of Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality with guest artist performances

    Free
  • An Evening with the Change-Maker Theatre in Palm Festival within a Festival

    The Pumphouse
    The Pumphouse Dublin Port, Alexandra Road, Dublin 1

    A Change-Maker Theatre in Palm Festival within a Festival evening event featuring two live performances and a post-show panel discussion hosted by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and presented by creative arts organisations from the transnational European wide project Theatre in Palm

    €10.00 – €12.00
  • Voices from Ukraine: War, Film, and Human Rights

    Event Categories:
    The Pumphouse
    The Pumphouse Dublin Port, Alexandra Road, Dublin 1

    A panel discussion with organisers of Docudays UA, a Ukrainian International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival on presenting a festival while at war, followed by a tribute to Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina

    Free
  • Tales of Love and Loss

    Rathfarnham Castle
    Rathfarnham Castle Rathfarnham Road, Dublin 14

    Live performance of Tales of Love and Loss celebrating stories of change-makers from Irish history and the Decade of Centenaries and featuring A Beauty That Will Pass, Grace and Joe, and poetry by Eva Gore-Booth, followed by post-show discussion on Women Changemakers from History

  • Smashing Times and Theatre in Palm Digital Coffee Talks

    Smashing Times and Theatre in Palm Digital Coffee Talks

    Event Category:
    Online
    Online

    Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality is an award-winning organisation dedicated to the promotion, study and practice of the arts, human rights, climate justice and gender equality. The company are delighted to be involved in Theatre in Palm, a three-year project running from June 2022 to May 2025 with twelve partners funded by Creative Europe. The project supports emerging artists and cultural performers to co-create and co-promote their work across borders, supporting the mobility of artists through networking and the provision of international opportunities for artists. In addition to hosting life performances and a ten day Artist Residency programme for five artists working on the Dublin Arts and Human Rights festival, Smashing Times are delighted to host two digital coffee talks to support artists working in equality, human rights and diversity with a minimum attendance of fifteen at each talk. The Theatre in Palm and Smashing Times Digital Coffee Talk takes place on 27 September 2024 on the theme of Theatre and Inter-disciplinary Arts practice for Equality and Human Rights. The second Theatre in Palm and Smashing Times Digital Coffee Talk takes place on 1 November 2024 on the theme of The Art of Theatre: Telling stories of people in resistance from WWII.

  • Landscapes of the Soul Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Hina Khan

    Rathfarnham Castle
    Rathfarnham Castle Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, Ireland

    Landscapes of the Soul is an exciting new multidisciplinary exhibition by two artists, Mary Moynihan and Hina Khan, featuring 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. The exhibition brings together visual imagery and poetry to reflect on meaning-making and pathways of expression, mapping physical landscapes of nature to human emotions from grief and longing to inner peace, spirituality and love. The exhibition runs Wednesday 2 October – Sunday 3 November, Wednesday – Sunday, 10.30am – 5pm.

  • Irish in Resistance during World War II Multidisciplinary Exhibition

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    The Ireland Institute
    The Ireland Institute 27 Pearse Street, Dublin, Ireland

    Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality are delighted to present Irish in Resistance during World War II, a new multidisciplinary exhibition featuring visual art, photography, film, poetry, and storytelling, reflecting 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.  The exhibition is supported by The Arts Council Commission awards and the commissioned artists are Hina Khan, visual artist; Amna Walayat, visual artist and Féilim James, writer and poet, working with Smashing Times Artistic Director Mary Moynihan, a writer, poet, and creator of art and photography. The exhibition is curated by Mary Moynihan and presented as part of the Smashing Times Artist Development Programme. The producers are Ciara Hayes and Freda Manweiler, and the digital artist is Paul Marshall. The exhibition runs at The Ireland Institute, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 from Friday 11 to Thursday 31 October 2024. Join us for a launch and artist talk ‘Irish in Resistance During World War II’ at The Ireland Institute on Saturday 12 October 2024, 7-10pm. The evening features talks, poetry and chat with artists and guest speakers on stories of Irish people in resistance during World War II, exploring how the stories have inspired artistic creation and resonate in today’s climate of war, genocide and a search for peace.

    Free
  • Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival Reception and Launch

    Event Category:
    The Ireland Institute
    The Ireland Institute 27 Pearse Street, Dublin, Ireland

    A reception and launch for the sixth annual Dublin International Arts and Human Rights Festival, with festival artists and Ambassadors. The reception and launch feature guest talks, refreshments and the opportunity to view the Irish in Resistance during World War II multidisciplinary exhibition funded by The Arts Council and to watch a live performance of Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory by Mary Moynihan presented by Smashing times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and Front Line Defenders. Speaking at the event are festival ambassadors Senator Lynn Ruane; Jessica Traynor, poet, essayist, librettist, and poetry editor at Banshee, 2023 Arts Council Writer in Residence in Galway University; and MayKay, musician. Presentations will be made by artist Mary Moynihan, writer, poet and creator of art and photography, on behalf of Smashing Times and Olivia Moore, Front Line Defenders.  The reception and launch take place at The Ireland Institute, 27 Pearse Street, D2 on Friday 11 October 2024, 6.30-9pm. All welcome.

    Free
  • The Art of Trees

    Event Category:
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a guided, walkabout, outdoor performance taking place at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Rathfarnham as part of The Trees project supported by Creative Europe. Enjoy a magical walk-in-the-park performance, promenade style, as we regale you with storytelling, poetry and music reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature.  Nine performances take place at the Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday 13 October, 11am, 1pm and 3pm; Monday 14 October, 10am and 12pm; Tuesday 15 October, 10am and 12pm,; and Thursday 17 October, 10am and 12pm.
    A final performance takes place at The Ireland Institute, Pearse Street, D2 on Sunday 20 October, 7.30pm for the closing ceremony of the sixth annual Dublin International Arts and Human Rights festival.

    €5.00
  • The Art of Trees

    Event Category:
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a guided, walkabout, outdoor performance taking place at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Rathfarnham as part of The Trees project supported by Creative Europe. Enjoy a magical walk-in-the-park performance, promenade style, as we regale you with storytelling, poetry and music reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature.  Nine performances take place at the Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday 13 October, 11am, 1pm and 3pm; Monday 14 October, 10am and 12pm; Tuesday 15 October, 10am and 12pm,; and Thursday 17 October, 10am and 12pm.
    A final performance takes place at The Ireland Institute, Pearse Street, D2 on Sunday 20 October, 7.30pm for the closing ceremony of the sixth annual Dublin International Arts and Human Rights festival.

    €5.00
  • The Art of Trees

    Event Category:
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a guided, walkabout, outdoor performance taking place at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Rathfarnham as part of The Trees project supported by Creative Europe. Enjoy a magical walk-in-the-park performance, promenade style, as we regale you with storytelling, poetry and music reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature.  Nine performances take place at the Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday 13 October, 11am, 1pm and 3pm; Monday 14 October, 10am and 12pm; Tuesday 15 October, 10am and 12pm,; and Thursday 17 October, 10am and 12pm.
    A final performance takes place at The Ireland Institute, Pearse Street, D2 on Sunday 20 October, 7.30pm for the closing ceremony of the sixth annual Dublin International Arts and Human Rights festival.

    €5.00
  • The Art of Trees

    The Art of Trees

    Event Category:
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a guided, walkabout, outdoor performance taking place at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Rathfarnham as part of The Trees project supported by Creative Europe. Enjoy a magical walk-in-the-park performance, promenade style, as we regale you with storytelling, poetry and music reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature.  Nine performances take place at the Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday 13 October, 11am, 1pm and 3pm; Monday 14 October, 10am and 12pm; Tuesday 15 October, 10am and 12pm,; and Thursday 17 October, 10am and 12pm.
    A final performance takes place at The Ireland Institute, Pearse Street, D2 on Sunday 20 October, 7.30pm for the closing ceremony of the sixth annual Dublin International Arts and Human Rights festival.

  • The Art of Trees

    The Art of Trees

    Event Category:
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a guided, walkabout, outdoor performance taking place at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Rathfarnham as part of The Trees project supported by Creative Europe. Enjoy a magical walk-in-the-park performance, promenade style, as we regale you with storytelling, poetry and music reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature.  Nine performances take place at the Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday 13 October, 11am, 1pm and 3pm; Monday 14 October, 10am and 12pm; Tuesday 15 October, 10am and 12pm,; and Thursday 17 October, 10am and 12pm.
    A final performance takes place at The Ireland Institute, Pearse Street, D2 on Sunday 20 October, 7.30pm for the closing ceremony of the sixth annual Dublin International Arts and Human Rights festival.

    €5.00
  • The Art of Trees

    The Art of Trees

    Event Category:
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a guided, walkabout, outdoor performance taking place at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Rathfarnham as part of The Trees project supported by Creative Europe. Enjoy a magical walk-in-the-park performance, promenade style, as we regale you with storytelling, poetry and music reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature.  Nine performances take place at the Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday 13 October, 11am, 1pm and 3pm; Monday 14 October, 10am and 12pm; Tuesday 15 October, 10am and 12pm,; and Thursday 17 October, 10am and 12pm.
    A final performance takes place at The Ireland Institute, Pearse Street, D2 on Sunday 20 October, 7.30pm for the closing ceremony of the sixth annual Dublin International Arts and Human Rights festival.

    €5.00
  • The Art of Trees

    The Art of Trees

    Event Category:
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a guided, walkabout, outdoor performance taking place at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Rathfarnham as part of The Trees project supported by Creative Europe. Enjoy a magical walk-in-the-park performance, promenade style, as we regale you with storytelling, poetry and music reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature.  Nine performances take place at the Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday 13 October, 11am, 1pm and 3pm; Monday 14 October, 10am and 12pm; Tuesday 15 October, 10am and 12pm,; and Thursday 17 October, 10am and 12pm.
    A final performance takes place at The Ireland Institute, Pearse Street, D2 on Sunday 20 October, 7.30pm for the closing ceremony of the sixth annual Dublin International Arts and Human Rights festival.

    €5.00
  • The Art of Trees

    The Art of Trees

    Event Category:
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a guided, walkabout, outdoor performance taking place at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Rathfarnham as part of The Trees project supported by Creative Europe. Enjoy a magical walk-in-the-park performance, promenade style, as we regale you with storytelling, poetry and music reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature.  Nine performances take place at the Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday 13 October, 11am, 1pm and 3pm; Monday 14 October, 10am and 12pm; Tuesday 15 October, 10am and 12pm,; and Thursday 17 October, 10am and 12pm.
    A final performance takes place at The Ireland Institute, Pearse Street, D2 on Sunday 20 October, 7.30pm for the closing ceremony of the sixth annual Dublin International Arts and Human Rights festival.

    €5.00
  • The Art of Trees

    The Art of Trees

    Event Category:
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
    Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a guided, walkabout, outdoor performance taking place at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Rathfarnham as part of The Trees project supported by Creative Europe. Enjoy a magical walk-in-the-park performance, promenade style, as we regale you with storytelling, poetry and music reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature.  Nine performances take place at the Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday 13 October, 11am, 1pm and 3pm; Monday 14 October, 10am and 12pm; Tuesday 15 October, 10am and 12pm,; and Thursday 17 October, 10am and 12pm.
    A final performance takes place at The Ireland Institute, Pearse Street, D2 on Sunday 20 October, 7.30pm for the closing ceremony of the sixth annual Dublin International Arts and Human Rights festival.

    €5.00
  • Ar Snámh

    Ar Snámh

    Event Categories:
    The Ireland Institute
    The Ireland Institute 27 Pearse Street, Dublin, Ireland

    Ar Snámh by award-winning Irish language writer Seán Mac Dhonnagáin is presented at The Ireland Institute, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 K037, on Friday, 18 October and Saturday, 19 October, nightly at 7.30pm.  Each performance is followed by a post-show panel discussion with the artists and guest speakers on the theme of ‘The Irish Language and the Arts: Unique forms of expression to promote equality, human rights and diversity’. Ar Snámh is directed by Hilary Bowen-Walsh and produced by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality as part of the Aisling programme supporting emerging and established artists working in the Irish language with a focus on the arts for equality, human rights and diversity.

    Ar Snámh follows Jane, a young woman who moved away from Dublin as a child, as she returns to her home county by travelling up the Liffey in a dinghy she bought in Lidl. Special thanks to Foras na Gaeilge.

    €5.00
  • Ar Snámh

    Event Category:
    The Ireland Institute
    The Ireland Institute 27 Pearse Street, Dublin, Ireland

    Ar Snámh by award-winning Irish language writer Seán Mac Dhonnagáin is presented at The Ireland Institute, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 K037, on Friday, 18 October and Saturday, 19 October, nightly at 7.30pm.  Each performance is followed by a post-show panel discussion with the artists and guest speakers on the theme of ‘The Irish Language and the Arts: Unique forms of expression to promote equality, human rights and diversity’. Ar Snámh is directed by Hilary Bowen-Walsh and produced by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality as part of the Aisling programme supporting emerging and established artists working in the Irish language with a focus on the arts for equality, human rights and diversity.
    Ar Snámh follows Jane, a young woman who moved away from Dublin as a child, as she returns to her home county by travelling up the Liffey in a dinghy she bought in Lidl. Special thanks to Foras na Gaeilge.

    €5.00
  • The Art of Trees

    Festival Closing Event – The Art of Trees

    Event Category:
    The Ireland Institute
    The Ireland Institute 27 Pearse Street, Dublin, Ireland +1 more

    Join us for the closing event of the Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival, with a performance of The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan, reflecting on the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature, as well as an opportunity to enjoy chat and refreshments while exploring the Irish in Resistance during WWII exhibition at 27 Pearse Street, Dublin

    €5.00
  • Smashing Times and Theatre in Palm Digital Coffee Talks

    Smashing Times and Theatre in Palm Digital Coffee Talks

    Event Category:
    Online
    Online

    Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality is an award-winning organisation dedicated to the promotion, study and practice of the arts, human rights, climate justice and gender equality. The company are delighted to be involved in Theatre in Palm, a three-year project running from June 2022 to May 2025 with twelve partners funded by Creative Europe. The project supports emerging artists and cultural performers to co-create and co-promote their work across borders, supporting the mobility of artists through networking and the provision of international opportunities for artists. In addition to hosting life performances and a ten day Artist Residency programme for five artists working on the Dublin Arts and Human Rights festival, Smashing Times are delighted to host two digital coffee talks to support artists working in equality, human rights and diversity with a minimum attendance of fifteen at each talk. The Theatre in Palm and Smashing Times Digital Coffee Talk takes place on 27 September 2024 on the theme of Theatre and Inter-disciplinary Arts practice for Equality and Human Rights. The second Theatre in Palm and Smashing Times Digital Coffee Talk takes place on 1 November 2024 on the theme of The Art of Theatre: Telling stories of people in resistance from WWII.

  • Landscapes of the Soul Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artist Mary Moynihan – Inaugural exhibition for the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality

    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
    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

    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.

  • 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

    Event Categories:
    Rathfarnham Castle
    Rathfarnham Castle Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, Ireland

    Rathfarnham Castle and Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality are delighted to invite you to the launch of From the Forest to the Ocean,  a powerful, new multidisciplinary exhibition at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, D14K3T6, with artists Mary Moynihan and Hina Khan.

    Free
  • Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show – Special Festival Broadcast

    Online
    Online

    Enjoy two special broadcasts of the Arts and Human Rights radio show for the seventh annual Irish Arts and Human Rights festival featuring interviews, chat and discussion on all things arts and human rights. The show features interviews with guest speakers and artists from Ireland and across the world celebrating all the action from this year’s Irish Arts and Human Rights festival taking place in Ireland from 10 to 19 October 2025.

  • Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show – Special Festival Broadcast

    Online
    Online

    Enjoy two special broadcasts of the Arts and Human Rights radio show for the seventh annual Irish Arts and Human Rights festival featuring interviews, chat and discussion on all things arts and human rights. The show features interviews with guest speakers and artists from Ireland and across the world celebrating all the action from this year’s Irish Arts and Human Rights festival taking place in Ireland from 10 to 19 October 2025.

  • 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 

    Event Category:
    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
    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, Front Line Defenders and partners are delighted to invite you to the opening reception and launch of the seventh annual International Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival taking place on Friday 10 October, 6.30 to 9pm, at 30 Sandycove Road, Dublin A96V9P1.

    Free
  • 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

    Event Category:
    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
    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
  • Irish in Resistance During World War II – Storytelling, Poetry and Chat

    Event Category:
    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
    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

    We are delighted to present an Irish in Resistance during World War II event featuring artist talks, storytelling, poetry readings and chat. Join us 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. 

    €10.00 – €15.00
  • Creative Arts Eco-Conference

    Event Category:
    Rathfarnham Castle
    Rathfarnham Castle Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, Ireland

    Join us for the Smashing Times Creative Arts Eco-Conference, a major international gathering that unites the arts and environmental awareness. Taking place at the historic Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, from 10am to 4pm, as part of the annual, international Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival, this event explores how the performing, visual, and digital arts can inspire action and advocacy around climate change, biodiversity, and marine conservation.

    Free
  • 25 Glasses of Wine and Not Only One – Women’s Voices from Europe. Two International Live Performances from Serbia and The Netherlands

    Event Category:
    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
    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

    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.

    Free
  • 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
    St Enda’s Park Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    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.

    €10.00 – €15.00
  • 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
    St Enda’s Park Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    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.

    €10.00 – €15.00
  • Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show – Special Festival Broadcast

    Online
    Online

    Enjoy two special broadcasts of the Arts and Human Rights radio show for the seventh annual Irish Arts and Human Rights festival featuring interviews, chat and discussion on all things arts and human rights. The show features interviews with guest speakers and artists from Ireland and across the world celebrating all the action from this year’s Irish Arts and Human Rights festival taking place in Ireland from 10 to 19 October 2025.

  • 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
    St Enda’s Park Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    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.

    €10.00 – €15.00
  • 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
    St Enda’s Park Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    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.

    €10.00 – €15.00
  • 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

    Event Category:
    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
    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
  • 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
    St Enda’s Park Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    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.

    €10.00 – €15.00
  • 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
    St Enda’s Park Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    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.

    €10.00 – €15.00
  • Smashing Times: Walking Through Women’s History (1916-1923), A guided walking tour through Rathmines and Ranelagh

    Outside Swan Leisure Centre
    Outside Swan Leisure Centre Rathmines Square, 161 Rathmines Rd Lower, Dublin, Ireland

    This walking tour explores the architectural and social landscape of Rathmines and Ranelagh through the lives of four revolutionary women — Constance (Countess) Markievicz (1868–1927), Dr Kathleen Lynn (1874–1955), Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, and Grace Evelyn Gifford Plunkett (1888–1955) — who lived, worked, and resisted in Rathmines and Ranelagh during Ireland’s struggle for independence from 1916 on.

  • 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

    Event Category:
    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
    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
  • 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
    St Enda’s Park Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

    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.

    €10.00 – €15.00
  • Smashing Times: Walking Through Women’s History (1916-1923), A guided walking tour through Rathmines and Ranelagh

    Outside Swan Leisure Centre
    Outside Swan Leisure Centre Rathmines Square, 161 Rathmines Rd Lower, Dublin, Ireland

    This walking tour explores the architectural and social landscape of Rathmines and Ranelagh through the lives of four revolutionary women — Constance (Countess) Markievicz (1868–1927), Dr Kathleen Lynn (1874–1955), Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, and Grace Evelyn Gifford Plunkett (1888–1955) — who lived, worked, and resisted in Rathmines and Ranelagh during Ireland’s struggle for independence from 1916 on.

  • 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:
    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
    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

    Following a successful international tour to Greece, Germany and Spain, The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan returns to Sandycove for two performances only. The Art of Trees is a live multidisciplinary performance reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature, featuring theatre, poetry and movement.

    €10.00 – €15.00
  • Smashing Times: Architecture and Activism. A guided tour and public talk at the Smashing Times Centre for the Arts and Human Rights at 30 Sandycove Road, Dublin

    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
    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

    In partnership with Open House 2025, Smashing Times offer a guided tour and talk in the new Smashing Times space titled “Architecture and Activism: What values do we embed into the spaces we leave behind?”.  The talk explores how we are making innovative use of an intimate space in an inclusive, accessible way and explores what future heritage looks like when it embeds a human rights approach reflecting on justice for all. Presented by Freda Manweiler.

  • 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:
    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
    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

    Following a successful international tour to Greece, Germany and Spain, The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan returns to Sandycove for two performances only. The Art of Trees is a live multidisciplinary performance reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature, featuring theatre, poetry and movement.

    €10.00 – €15.00
  • CAS – Festival Musical Finale

    Event Categories:
    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
    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 the grand closing celebration of the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival with an unforgettable evening of music, conversation and refreshments.  Enjoy a fantastic and vibrant evening of music with CAS – the acclaimed trio of Sebastian Luthers, Carol Scott, and Andy McMenamin. Drawing inspiration from the landscapes ranging from Connaught to Auvergne, CAS weaves intricate melodies and spirited rhythms into their music, creating a unique sound with a blend of original and traditional Irish music that is both authentic and fresh.

    €10.00 – €15.00