Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Festival of Inclusion

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Various Locations, Thursday 29th September - Monday 31st October

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council is delighted to host the dlr Festival of Inclusion every autumn. The aim of the annual dlr Festival of Inclusion is to highlight and celebrate social inclusion initiatives and to support and encourage all to actively participate and engage in the community.

dlr Festival of Inclusion is a community based social inclusion events programme that promotes the many groups, organisations and volunteers organising activities and events and offering supports in the community. All events involve groups and organisations bringing people together to connect and celebrate community well-being and raise awareness, provide supports and promote social inclusion and diversity in dlr.

‘Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’ is the overall festival theme this year.

The festival will run from Thursday 29th September with events running throughout October 2022 with dozens of organisations and community groups hosting activities, coffee mornings, cultural programmes, entertainment, exhibitions, music, open days, performances, support and information talks, training, workshops and much more across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.


Date:
Thursday 29th September - Monday 31st October
Time:
Varies
Price:
Free

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