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.

Bealtaine is Ireland’s national festival which celebrates the arts and creativity as we age. The festival is run by Age & Opportunity, the leading national development organisation working to enable the best possible quality of life for us all as we age. This year Age & Opportunity unveils an all-new festival theme, ‘Lust for Life’, which reflects a familiar experience for many older people. To celebrate the theme Bealtaine Festival has commissioned a new essay, ‘Lust of Life’, by writer, former Labour TD and Bealtaine Festival ambassador, Liz McManus, which explores the n

For over 13 years, the conflict in Syria has affected millions of lives through violence, poverty, and political insecurity. Concern Worldwide, with support from The European Union, is still on the ground in Syria, implementing an integrated programme in Education, WASH, Protection, Cash, Coordination and Shelter. 'Voices from Syria: Thirteen Years in the Shadow of Conflict' will take you behind the headlines and allow you to hear the stories of those affected by the crisis. The exhibition will be held on May 9 and 10, from 11 AM to 7 PM, at The Depot @ The Complex, 12 Mary's Abbey, D