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.

Irish in Resistance During World War II Multidisciplinary Installation

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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

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.

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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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.

Bridging Worlds – Live interactive art installation

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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

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 Quiñonero, Social Justice Advocate.

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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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.

Get Tickets €10.00 – €15.00

Exploring Cultural Resistance Through Theatre: A Collaboration Between GOAL NextGen & The Friends of the Freedom Theatre Youth Programme, Jenin, Palestine

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

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. 

Irish in Resistance During World War II – Storytelling, Poetry and Chat

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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. 

Get Tickets €10.00 – €15.00

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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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.

Queen Dragon

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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

Queen Dragon is gig theatre by multidisciplinary artist Deirdre Murphy - song, movement, spoken word, and monologue based on a vision of matriotism, of devotion to the motherland, and to making it all feel wildly sexy. It takes place on 15 October at 7pm at 30 Sandycove Road, Sandycove, A96V9P1.

Get Tickets €10.00 – €20.00

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

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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.

Get Tickets €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

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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.

Get Tickets €10.00 – €15.00

The Journey – live performance presented by Clondalkin Tower Drama Group

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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

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. Through intense dialogue, raw emotion, and layered storytelling, The Journey sheds light on the lived experiences of migrants navigating uncertainty, trauma, and hope in their search for safety and belonging.

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

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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.

Get Tickets €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

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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.

Get Tickets €10.00 – €15.00

CAS – Festival Musical Finale

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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.

Get Tickets €10.00 – €15.00