Joining all multicultural communities in Dublin with representation for all over Ireland. Celebrate the communal social life by the people and for the people from all over Dublin and counties all over ireland. Purpose of the Festival We would like to invite you on a journey of sharing and exhibiting talents from our diverse community. – To trace back the triumphs of our society – To showcase a myriad of cultures who choose Dublin as their home, – To exhibit the culture of powerful artists and entertainers in our community Festival Highlights CONNECT 2024 will be a one of a kin

Culture Date with Dublin 8 is a neighbourhood initiative, which aims to celebrate Dublin 8’s rich cultural, historical and architectural heritage while encouraging people who are living, working and visiting the area to explore what is on their doorstep. This collaborative project and programme of events aims to connect with and amplify the wider efforts being made to regenerate the area, highlighting all the great things there are to see and do in Dublin 8 to locals and visitors alike. This years event takes place from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th May.

Opera. Movies. Book Readings. Live Music. Photographic Exhibition. Irish-Language Events. Discussion. Street Food. There's a feast of culture at Maynooth University’s annual Arts and Minds festival. Concession tickets available for Students/Unwaged/Senior Citizens/MU Alumni. Full programme listing here. The festival begins on Thursday, 9th with a concert version of Vivaldi's opera, L'Olimpiade courtesy of Irish National Opera. Our collaboration with Maynooth Film For All continues on Friday 10th with a screening of the award-winning movie, Ballywalter starring Maynooth graduate, Seána