Following on from her most recent Sold Out show at Dublin’s Workmans Cellar followed by a special guest slot with Wargasm at Dublin’s Opium Rooms, AILSHA has just announced her biggest headline show at The Grand Social, Dublin. 'Enemy' is AILSHA's fourth single release of 2023 and is her heaviest track to date. The song is a follow-up to her recent releases 'Sucker', 'Red Flags' and 'Sleep', all of which have received BBC Radio 1 play and have been playlisted on key Spotify editorial playlists in the genre including Misfits 2.0, The Locker, Shockwave and Fresh Finds Rock. With each s

Join All Things Eve, Azerty, Jade Augis, Jaime Orr, Miranda Faul, Skull The Pierre, and Vendela Brask in supporting Palestine! On April 19th these artists will be at the Crowbar Terrace. Doors at 7pm. Those who are unable to attend but still wish to donate may do so by scanning the provided QR code or going to https://justgiving.com/campaign/gazacrisisappeal. This gig is supported by Oxfam Ireland. Oxfam Ireland has been supporting suffering communities since 1962 and continues to do so today with their support of Palestinians in Gaza. The 19 April show is intended to contribute to thei

The Five Lamps Arts Festival, located in the heart of the community in Dublin’s North East Inner City, was founded in 2007 by Roisin Lonergan, a former teacher from Marino College. We are a smart and resourceful community–based team working year-round with local people and professional artists to put culture, creativity and diversity at the heart of the area’s regeneration. Since its first edition, the Festival has grown to become a center for the creation and presentation of locally relevant, artistically ambitious works and is a highly regarded and much-loved part of the communit

Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to announce its return to Ireland and the UK for the first time in six years with its newly revisited high-energy and high-acrobatic production OVO. An exciting Cirque du Soleil experience, OVO is a colourful intrusion into a new day in the life of insects; a non-stop riot of energy and movement. Through show-stopping acrobatics highlighting the unique personalities and abilities of selected insect species, OVO explores the beauty of biodiversity in all its contrasts and vibrancy. Loved by children and adults alike, OVO’s return to Ireland and the UK for its 2024

Walk in the footsteps of the 1916 leaders as they went to their deaths in Kilmainham Gaol following a cursory court-martial at Richmond Barracks. Along the way you will hear of local poets and poetry. Learn about the police and military riot on Emmet Road during the 1913 lock-out and how six young lads from Inchicore fought for democracy in the Spanish Civil War. You will hear of the malevolent doings of the Sham Squire and how ‘Carey told on Skin the Goat’. The tour concludes at Ronan Gillespie’s evocative sculpture commemorating those executed in Stonebreakers yard. “Fergus�

Goldenbridge Cemetery is Ireland's first garden cemetery and was founded by ‘the Liberator’ Daniel O’Connell almost 200 years ago. Visitors will be guided through this unspoilt cemetery and learn about its unique history, including the vaults, the armed guards, the Cuban bloodhounds, the body snatchers and the people buried in the historically significant and interesting graves within its walls. You will hear the stories of two former Taoisigh and their family member Vol. Thomas Burke killed in action in the Easter Rebellion. A new stone has been erected over Eugene Lynch killed by

Award-winning Slippery When Wet tells the story of an actor forced to move back to her parents after running out of work and money. To stay afloat she gets a job as a cleaner in a local supermarket. Just when she thinks she's got a firm footing, love unexpectedly slides into her... workplace. We follow this bawdy young woman through drunken nights, embarrassing encounters and ‘bad feminism’, as she debates abandoning her theatrical city dreams for Love (with a capital L).

One Dublin One Book is a Dublin City Council initiative, led by Dublin City Libraries, which encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year. The One Dublin One Book choice for 2024 is Snowflake By Louise Nealon Eighteen-year-old Debbie White lives on a dairy farm with her mother, Maeve, and her uncle, Billy. Billy sleeps out in a caravan in the garden with a bottle of whiskey and the stars overhead for company. Maeve spends her days recording her dreams which she believes to be prophecies. This world is Debbie’s normal, but sh

Pallas Projects/Studios are pleased to present Lee Welch—In Praise of Idleness, the second exhibition of our 2024 Artist-Initiated Projects programme. This series of new paintings marks Welch's first solo presentation in a decade, following his celebrated exhibition at the Hugh Lane Gallery. In Praise of Idleness invites viewers to explore the nuanced intersections of idleness, introspection, emotion and the complexities of the human condition. Inspired by Bertrand Russell's seminal essay of the same name, published in 1932, Welch's collection of new paintings and works on paper offers a

In April, Hilary Fannin’s radical adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s Children of the Sun will premiere on the Abbey Theatre stage. Augusta Gregory and Maxim Gorky wrote at a time of profound political change from different corners of Europe. Our mutual history is rooted in those events and their aftermath, in the troubled century that brings us to the present. Children of the Sun is the story of how a small family, their collection of friends and one eccentric stranger distract, entertain and enrage each other at a moment of crisis. Meanwhile, unseen beyond their fragile walls, their world

Adapted from Emma Donoghue’s own bestselling novel, THE PULL OF THE STARS is set in a Dublin hospital in 1918 during the Spanish Flu pandemic. It follows three transformative days in the life of Julia Power, a young midwife, assigned to a quarantined women’s ward. An eclectic group of pregnant women, those most affected by the deadly flu, spin the dial of destiny as life and death collide and an unlikely love flourishes. This beautiful new play asks us to consider the importance of sisterhood, destiny, connection, the power of chance, and the care we offer to women and their bodies.

Your ultimate LEGO® experience awaits. A leaping orca, towering rocket and glowing DeLorean take you to the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space and all the whimsical worlds in between. Bricktionary: The Interactive Exhibition features custom-built LEGO® models, inspired by nothing more than simple letters and boundless imagination. Guests will get hands on while learning about the creation of the largest LEGO® models. Plus, there are dozens of epic selfie opportunities alongside LEGO® brick creations. And, when inspiration strikes, guests

This exhibition features works by Dutch and Flemish artists of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries who were exponents of the tronie – an intriguing painting of a head. Paintings include Study of an Old Woman by Rubens, The Laughing Man, 1629-1630, by Rembrandt and The Man with the Golden Helmet, c. 1650 from the circle of Rembrandt. Vermeer’s most exquisitely detailed tronie, Girl with the Red Hat, c.1665-1667, is an exhibition highlight. Ticketed, admission from €5. This exhibition is a collaboration between the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp and the National Gallery of Irelan

Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience in Dublin brings you face-to-face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs that dominated the animal world for 140 million years. From the turkey-sized Velociraptors to the mighty T-rex, interact with life-sized, moving animatronics of a large variety of species, and see these magnificent creatures in their natural Jurassic habitat. Step into another world and learn something new in an experience that's fun for the whole family! Get your tickets now for Dinos Alive in Dublin!

‘Silent City’ will explore depictions of the deserted urban landscape across the island of Ireland, comprising photography, painting, print and drawing dating from the 20th and 21st centuries. Many artists are compelled by vacant, quiet and ghostly urban settings for their poetic quality, narrative potential, and architectural beauty. Touching on themes of memory, reverie, dereliction, and solitude, this exhibition poses a unique opportunity for visitors to experience new acquisitions and works from the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Ireland featured alongside one anoth

The List and the Line with Anne Phelan and Mark Swords brings together two very different art practices in a site specific and responsive installation at Casino Marino. Both artists interconnect conflicting histories through the act of making — with complex collage paintings, layered Joly screen photographs, text works, assemblages and sculptures. The personal is thrown together with the national, consumerism is jumbled with colonialism, visual narratives tumble into abstraction, and pleasure is maybe more pizza box than portico perfection. The Casino is not denounced in our time as a mon

Sacred trust: Donations and their Legacy is a stunning new exhibition of recent donations adding to the wealth and critical acclaim of Hugh Lane Gallery’s collection. A stunning new painting Wall Landline Moor by Sean Scully has been donated by the artist to the gallery this month and joins the impressive installation of Untitled by Richard Gorman a series of largescale works on handmade Koso Washi Japanese paper donated by Neil Jordan and Robert Maharry together with two previously unseen works on paper by Alexander Calder To Bambi and Lo Oscuro Invade donated by Madeleine McGahern, a mo

The Irish Potato Famine was the most catastrophic event in Ireland's turbulent history. It is also regarded as being one of the worst Famines in history (deaths as a proportion to population). The use of the word 'Famine' in this context is controversial, for Ireland at the time was part of the richest Empire in the World (the British Empire). There was sufficient food in the country throughout the 'Famine' years, yet over a million people died from starvation and disease, and millions more were forced to flee. This Exhibition tells the story of what happened during those horrific years. W

Jobs Expo is returning to Croke Park in 2024! Jobs Expo Dublin will take place on Saturday, 20th April (10am-4pm) inside the Hogan Suite. This careers fair will be brought to you by Recruit.ie and will feature hundreds of active job opportunities . Jobs Expo is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION. What can you expect at Jobs Expo Dublin? • Employers actively recruiting for hundreds of jobs at home and abroad • Specialised areas dedicated to jobs in particular industries • Start your own business experts offering advice and support networks • The Car

The event is part of the ongoing fundraising campaign to build a future for Conor (Age 8) & Dean (age 7) - two young Lucan brothers who were diagnosed in recent years with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - a rare, muscle wasting, degenerative condition that has no cure. From 11am on April 20th, there will be a 5K Race (Chip timing by www.justrunsevents.ie ) followed by a family 5K lap and live entertainment from Ireland's favourite Ukulele band - The Walkeleles! SuperValu Lucan are sponsoring the event; and there will be a range of fantastic family passes to be won on the day - donated b

Renowned Australian pianist and composer Sophie Hutchings plays her first-ever Irish show at Pavilion Theatre, Sunday 21st April, as part of a major EU/UK tour for her recently released album, A World Outside on London label Mercury KX. With two nominations for the Australian Music Prize and the National Live Music Awards’ top five live instrumentalists of the year, praise from MOJO, The Guardian, and the release of eight highly acclaimed albums including Echoes in the Valley reaching the impressive milestone of becoming the #1 classical album in the UK in 2021, Sophie Hutchings continues

Caitlín Nic Gabhann three-time All-Ireland champion on Concertina has performed all around the world including the Cork Opera House and The National Concert Hall. She has toured the world with Riverdance and has performed with the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet and Liam Ó Maonlaí. Recently she performed at the Royal Albert Hall, as a guest of President Michael D. Higgins. Her debut release, "Caitlín" was voted ‘CD of the Year’ award by tradconnect.com as well as the ‘top Irish traditional album of 2012’ by The Wall Street Journal. Ciarán Ó Maonaigh is a recipient of TG4 Young Musician

A visceral new Irish play struts on to the immersive GMT stage. Directed by Johan Bark and written by acclaimed Irish playwright Elizabeth Moynihan - Celebrity is a romantic thriller set in Rome 1636 which explores the cult of ‘Celebrity’ during the counter reformation. Costanza Bonarelli is forced to become the muse of the most famous artist of that time Gian Lorenzo Bernini, becoming the most celebrated face in Italy as well as one side of the love triangle that may bring down the Catholic church. An exploration of the pursuit of fame and the often ensuing self-destruction. Directing,

A woman has entered the chat. Log into the world of the Incels: an online community of toxic men that blame women and society for their inability to have sex. That is, until one of them does hook up with a woman who invades their group meeting. And all hell breaks loose. Strap in as this wild satire turns over one of the darkest stones of the internet to reveal the strange fleshy humans wriggling underneath. Developed at Scene + Heard Festival CAST: Fiachra Corkery, GoblinsGoblinsGoblins, Niall Johnson, Jackson Ryan, Justine Stafford Strong language and mature content: references t

Don’t miss this event with Jan Brierton reading from her new bestselling poetry collection EVERYBODY IS A POEM – MIDLIFE IN RHYMES (New Island) and in conversation with award-winning actor, playwright, and poet Emmet Kirwan. Taking place on the eve of Poetry Day Ireland, expect strong language, some midlife rage, forever love and many laughs, all wrapped up in Jan’s engaging and witty poetry style. Limited capacity, booking essential.

Poetry Ireland is thrilled to announce Poetry Day Ireland 2024 will take place on Thursday 25th April. Now in its tenth year, Poetry Day Ireland is an annual island-wide celebration of poetry which invites the nation to read, write, and share a poem on the day. All are welcome to get involved, with participation encouraged from artists, venues, schools, hospitals, community groups, poetry-lovers, and more. The theme for this year is “Good Sports” celebrating the good sport in all of us, the drive to give it a go or to have a crack at it. All are welcome to get involved, with participati

For 4 days in Spring, from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th April, the National Concert Hall and venues and spaces across Dublin will be vibrant stages for the enlivening, the enlightening, the head-scratchingly bizarre and the purely confounding. Join us for music that’s never been heard before, music that you never knew you wanted, and music that you may never want to be without again. From orchestral blow-outs to concerts that may or may not be concerts, children’s choirs through to disembodied otherworldly electronica, New Music Dublin 2024 will present a deeply intriguing selection

The PTSB Ideal Home Show returns to the RDS next April 26th – 28th 2024. Over 26,000 potential customers flock to the RDS for advice, inspiration and to explore the choice offered by Ireland’s leading suppliers of home improvement products and services. With three decades of show history, the event is widely publicised across traditional and digital channels. Exhibitors and sponsors benefit from a significant advertising and media campaign to an engaged audience. The Show has long proven itself as an unrivalled opportunity to network one to one, gain new customers and ultimately deli

Join in for a wonderful evening of music from songwriter Mark Geary. This special show is in support of his highly anticipated new album. A wonderful night playing songs from his beautiful new album 'In The Time Of Locusts' in an intimate and charming 18th century converted stable. Time Out NY said, “His delicate songs about love and defiance recall Richard Thompson and John Lennon.” Six studio and three live albums, Geary’s sound is stripped back. His lyrics slice through to the core revealing a life laid bare of human emotional frailty, failed relationships, hurt & desire. Ge

The Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball will take place on Saturday, 27th April 2024. The evening is fully sponsored by The Round Room, FIRE Steakhouse & Bar and SOLE Seafood & Grill. The night promises to be an evening of delicious food, live auction, music and raising some much needed funds for the three deserving charities in the beautiful and historic Round Room at the Mansion House.

Maynooth University welcomes back  this spring Open Day on Saturday 30th April 2022. MU Open Days offer lots of opportunities to engage with our staff and students across a wide range of events and chats. Here is the proposed schedule for the day. Campus tours (incorporating a Library tour) will depart from the foyer of the Iontas Building at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm Subject and information stands open across various buildings from 10am until 2pm Tours of Campus Accommodation depart from the Iontas Building at regular intervals throughout the day Talks on Sport in the TSI Buil

Will you go to great heights for survivors? This is your chance to climb to the top of the iconic Skyview Tower, take in breathtaking 360º views across Dublin City, abseil 190ft down into Smithfield square, and most importantly, all while raising much need funds to support One in Four's vital services. One in Four are asking everyone to pay a registration fee that can also go towards their fundraising minimum of €300 for the event.  It’s a brilliant opportunity to take part in a thrilling event while giving back at the same time.

The award-winning Cuore Chamber Choir and conductor Amy Ryan present: Mirabilia Step into spring with a vibrant and uplifting evening of choral music, for our first concert in the beautiful acoustic of St Mary’s Haddington Road, at 7:30pm on Saturday 27th of April. Come hear us preview our repertoire for the prestigious Ave Verum International Choral Competition in Austria, featuring the Irish premieres of Non nobis, Domine by Erika Budai and In Taberna by Michał Ziółkowski. In commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of Charles Stanford’s death, our programme includes two of

Explore the stained glass of An Túr Gloine in Dublin on this tour, led by Trinity College Dublin doctoral candidate Stephen Huws. Join us to uncover the beauty and history behind these works of art with expert insight into the intricate craft of stained glass. Walking from the Gallery we will visit several churches around Dublin to view work by all of the major artists associated with An Túr Gloine, inspired by our exhibition about the collective. • There will be at least 5km of walking on this tour with various changes in surface and trip hazards on public streets. Participants shou

The Experience Japan Hanami Festival is a free, family-friendly day out where you can enjoy and celebrate Japanese–Irish culture! Join us in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh House to witness performances, demonstrations, seminars, and traditions both old and in the making!

The Angels Of Libra are coming to town, bringing love and happiness to your soul, blisters to your feet and excitement to eyes and ears alike. The Angels Of Libra are an international, Hamburg-based Soul Collective, a random bunch of people who gather to write and perform music just like it has to be done: Pure, from the heart, rich in sound, message and performance, connecting matters of now and then, art and fun, dancefloor and contemplation. Their first three albums are out there, have a listen. Going "Back To Basics“ as a Band involves much more than the cliché of doing it like

Dublin City Council Sensoria is a celebration of the neurodiverse community through a considered and creative live outdoor event experience in Merrion Square Park, D2 on Sunday 28th April as part of Autism Awareness Month. This FREE ticketed event is now booked out. Following consultation with leading experts in the area of neurodiversity and special needs including AsIAm and Neurodiversity Ireland, Dublin City Council Sensoria is a uniquely curated event which aims to bring about neurodiversity acceptance, equality and inclusion in a safe and open environment. Dublin City Council Sensor

Three women meet at a creative writing class in Belfast. As the course progresses, Brenda, Maureen and Joanna get to know each other through their stories. But it’s the things they’re all leaving out that really tell the tale. And when the truth turns out to be shocking, they must decide what ultimately matters most – truth, love or promise? ‘McKeever writes as sharply as she acts….. the story-telling confidence of Charles Dickens… warm-hearted and engaging’ Irish Independent ‘Nuala McKeever is a superb craftswoman…. Catch this production if you can…. A wonderfu

A dark comedy about an Irish male nanny who works for rich single mums in West London. In it, Manny is enjoying a Peter Pan-esque lifestyle of well-paid cash in hand work & settling for meaningless dates with women who harmonise happy birthday with their eyes closed, just to disguise himself from the fact that he’s letting life go by without following any real purpose, or allowing himself to really feel anything substantial or lasting. Throughout the story, he meets Molly, an actress disillusioned with life, as she sells beetroot brownies in Borough market, as opposed to playing Cleopa

Sustainable priorities and practices for business today and tomorrow ESG has been growing the past few years alongside the rising awareness of climate change, but heading into 2024 there are even more new ESG trends for everyone to remain mindful of, especially for companies seeking to implement greater sustainability practices. Now that we have taken the first steps in mandatory reporting (the CSRD) there will be increased stakeholder scrutiny as boards must respond to action demanded by consumers, investors, employees and regulators. While many reporting and disclosure requirements are

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

allas Projects is launching a fundraising exhibition for Palestine which will take place in The Bank at the Digital Hub at 86 James Street (D08 C2PR) from 1st May until 4th May. Artists include:   Marian Balfe, Susan Buttner, Robin Carey, Dominique Crowley, Mark Cullen, Karen Ebbs, Lana May Fleming, Andrej Getman, Leann Herlihy, Steffi Kelly, Barbara Knezevic, Gillian Lawler, Dave Madigan, Ronan McCrea, Emma McKeagney, Sean Molloy, Gavin Murphy, Irene O’Neil, Leda Scully, Kym Tracey, Catherine Ward, Eve Woods. The exhibition will feature works from artists in residence at the stud

Lavery is a band that grows and shines with the energies created by both the performers and the audience. It's a living breathing organism, fronted by the fantastic Anelise Furkin, whose powerful and unique voice guides their punchy but mature style. The Dublin based collective is on the rise, growing and evolving with every performance. Their Influences come from jazz, neo-soul and samba - but don't expect anything to sound like it "should". ”We are a collective who collects. Musicians, sounds, ideas, all are welcome. No two shows will ever be alike; no song will ever be performed the

After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition... are people inherently good? Is charity always a positive thing? Is hustling the key to success? Or is all this a load of rubbish we've made up to keep people working hard for no reason. Join Romesh as he examines all of these issues and more while providing no real answers. Best known for The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, The Ranganation, Rob & Romesh Vs, A League Of Their Own, Avoidance, Romantic Getaway, host of Weakest Link and his own BBC Sounds and Radio 2 show For The Love Of

A focus on the life and work of Edouard Vuillard with Christopher Riopelle – the Neil Westreich Curator of Post 1800 Paintings, National Gallery London.

Vicar Street is to host A night to celebrate the life and music of Christy Dignam on Friday May 3rd, 2024. “Christy Dignam A Celebration” will feature a variety of Top Irish Artists performing Dignam's songs that he sang throughout his career up to his final album. The celebration is being organized in response to the massive requests from fans and artists for a night to come together to honour Christy’s legacy. The Dignam family is also directly supportive of the event and would like to thank everyone for their love and support. "Christy loved Vicar Street," said Christy's wife, K

Explore The Fingal Proms this May. Running from Friday 3rd of May until Sunday 5th of May. The Fingal Proms is a celebration of the best of music hosted by Fingal County Council at the beautiful Shackleton Gardens in Clonsilla, The Seamus Ennis Centre in the Naul and Baldoyle Community Hall. Ticket information coming soon... Friday May 3rd, Shackleton Gardens, Clonsilla "Broadway & Beyond" with Paul Byrom and Band Special Guest Leah Barniville 7pm Doors - Show 7.30pm Paul is joined for this “Broadway & Beyond” spectacular by the renowned Soprano “Leah Barniville”

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra presents an evening of epic music from Star Wars movies. Conducted by Dionysis Grammenos and presented by RTÉ’s Seán Rocks, experience a live orchestra going full tilt in stirring themes from The Phantom Menace, The Attack of the Clones, The Revenge of the Sith, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and more. The force is strong with this one!

Four young people, one an Olympic champion. Tangled relationships. Forbidden love, twice over. An unsuccessful assassination. An execution avoided. And a royal father who has to accept his children as they are. Irish National Opera continues its award-winning exploration of Vivaldi’s operas with the work which started the 20th-Century revival of the composer's works for the stage. L’Olimpiade brims with opportunities for all seven characters, showing their personalities and feelings through arias that range from the explosive and almost instrumentally virtuosic, to the slow explorati

The State Choir LATVIJA is one of Europe’s most well-known choirs, invited to collaborate with world-class conductors and orchestras, and requested at prestigious concert halls and festivals. The singers’ musical intelligence and skill makes this a musical unit that feels at home with delicate a cappella choral music as well as in large-format performances with triple orchestra. Since 1997, the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the choir is Māris Sirmais, and the Executive Director is Māris Ošlejs. The State Choir LATVIJA is a regular guest at the Elbphilharmonie in Hambur

The Dublin Gay Theatre Festival is an annual event, celebrating contribution of gay people to theatre, past and present. The Festival was founded in 2004 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Oscar Wilde, in his native city. With an emphasis on new or recent international and Irish works with a broadly gay theme or relevance, the Festival has grown to become the largest event of its type in the world. The Festival creates new opportunities for visibility and affirmation for existing and emerging gay artists and theatrical works. The Festival’s criteria for inclusion into the prog

Experience a night of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet! With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel! This is a screening of the Red Film Prog

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed! As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst! Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? Can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself? Now celebrating 70 years, and returning

Join over 300 delegates in the RDS Hall 3 & Hall 6 Anglesea Road entrance, Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday, May 8th for the 11th International ARVR Innovate Conference and Expo - where AR, VR & Spatial Computing Get Down to Business. ARVR INNOVATE is packed with speakers from companies including BT, Invest NE England, INVEST WALES, VRAI, vStream, Texas A+M University, Media City UK, coming on board in the last couple of weeks to share Irish and international perspectives on how to leverage immersive technologies and spatial computing in your organisation TODAY!. Top Irish and Intern

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.

Karl is part of a self-help group. He's still getting over a break-up. Thirty years later. He has to care for his elderly mother. Can things get any worse? You bet. He wants to try stand-up comedy again. A show about an ailing Irish mother. American movie stars. Group therapy over failed show business dreams and the prospect of a second chance... • Wednesday May 8th at 1pm • Thursday May 9th at 7.30pm Presented as part of Bealtaine, Celebrating Arts & Creativity As We Age *Lunchtime tickets include tea/coffee Galway-born Karl MacDermott is a comedy performer and h

Essex born folk songwriter ‘Beans on Toast’ is an extremely unique performer. Twisting an age-old genre with a D.I.Y. approach and contemporary concerns has earned him the title of a cult figure who tells it like it is. A festival favourite (he’s played Glastonbury every year since 2005) and a prolific writer and performer. He’s written and recorded 16 albums and he’s played every bar, club, venue, pub, festival, party and honky-tonk you can think of. He’s a hippy, a punk, a poet, a drunk, a die-hard romantic and an eternal optimist. Singing simple songs that tackle big issues.

‘Bike Week’ is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling and takes place from Saturday 11th May to Sunday 19th May. Cycling is one of the most sustainable forms of travel and a family friendly activity. As a transport option cycling has one of the lowest impacts on the planet and the environment, impacting positively on air and noise pollution. Events are happening across the county.

he very first WellFest took place in September 2015 in Herbert Park, Dublin. The festival was created by 4 founders; Helena and Katie Ryan, Fionnualla Cleary and Anthony Kelly. The founders loved music festivals… But they were also huge fans of health and wellness. So they decided to create a festival that had music festival vibes… But with fitness icons instead of music groups, and avocados in place of alcohol! The festival has grown every year since, and last year we had over 12,000 WellFesters in attendance. 2024 is looking to be our biggest and best year yet. There are tonnes of

Darkness Into Light 2024, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, will take place at 4:15am on the morning of Saturday May 11th 2024. There are lots of ways to get involved. You can take part in a Darkness Into Light official walk, Take Part in Your Own Way, or you can create your own DIL Fundraiser by holding a bake sale, a car wash, a sponsored silence, a run, or a swim and fundraising with your family, friends and colleagues in your local area. Join an Official Walk With over 200 official walks across Ireland and abroad, you can come together with your community and be part of the mos

As part of our upcoming landmark exhibition “Look Back to Look Forward: 50 Years of the Irish in Britain”, we’re delighted to explore the personal stories, struggles and triumphs that have shaped the Irish community in Great Britain. Did you know that Irish emigrants were instrumental in forming one of the UK’s most emblematic institutions, the NHS? Whether for opportunity, extra training, or recruitment drives, thousands of women and men, especially teenage girls, signed up for work that would shape their lives and support the NHS for decades. To mark the 75th anniversary of the

This concert celebrates a great Dublin-born composer – Charles Villiers Stanford and includes short pieces from acclaimed contemporary composers, Judith Ring and Jake Runestad. For this special performance of the Mass in G, The Guinness Choir and its professional Orchestra will be joined by our wonderful soloists Caroline Behan, Soprano; Sarah Luttrell, Alto; William Pearson, Tenor; and Matthew Mannion, Bass. As well as performing as part of the orchestra, The Weaver and Cello Songs will feature the brilliant cellist Rosalie Curlett and the exciting Scottish pianist Connor Wilcox. 2024

This May, DDF shares dance that takes a stand, ditches convention and claims its strength. Dance that embraces the lows, celebrates the highs and welcomes our future. This year, dance demands to be heard. It’s time to DANCE OUT LOUD. The Dublin Dance Festival believes in the power of dance to move, connect and inspire change. With so much of Ireland’s culture tied up in language and the past, dance has a unique power to explore and express what it is to be human, right now.

Following the extraordinary Guy Barker’s Gatsby & Beyond New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, a wildly entertaining never-before-seen night of 1950s jazz promises to showcase the decade that changed the world, drawing on influences from Elvis to Ella Fitzgerald. Celebrating the cornerstone year of 1959, the year that changed jazz, pianist James Pearson, Artistic Director at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, will join the RTÉ Concert Orchestra for the second half of the night, performing the genre-altering music of John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Ornette Coleman and more.

On an island of storytellers and in a city where books are treasured, International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD) is Ireland’s leading literary event. Since 1998, we have brought the world’s finest writers together to enthral, engage and excite audiences. In readings, conversations, debates, screenings, guided walks, events, podcasts and broadcasts, we’re proud to celebrate the very best Irish and international fiction and non-fiction authors, poets, lyricists, playwrights and screenwriters. Irish language writing and emerging talent are always supported, and new voices championed

Culwick Spring Concert 2024 A Classic Sandwich with a Contemporary Filling - Haydn's Te Deum, Rutter's Magnificat and Elgar's The Light of Life. Hungry for something a little different? Performing with orchestra and a selection of soloists, join the Culwick Choral Society for an evening not to be missed.

With self-effacing humour and stories told of growing up on a remote Irish Island Niall McCabe possess an effortless charm which both captivates and liberates his audience. Like the wild Atlantic landscape of his home McCabe’s songs feel timeless and natural yet bely the dense shaping of a dynamic creative force. Deft, intricate guitar work brings a lightness to the weight of Island isolation yet the sound, soul and stories of McCabe’s life and experiences breathe a deep cultured sense of discernment through his vocals. His natural distinct voice is earning him a growing loyal fanbase, dis

This Spring Season, INYB makes a welcome return to the Samuel Beckett Theatre with Coppélia. This much-loved ballet for all ages is sure to inspire and delight all who see it. Join Swanhilda and her fiancé Franz on a thrilling adventure through their vibrant village as they eagerly anticipate their impending wedding day. But excitement turns to intrigue when the eccentric toymaker, Dr. Coppelius, unveils his masterpiece – the enchanting doll Coppélia – in his shop window. To the amazement of the villagers, Coppélia appears so lifelike that they mistake her for a real person, spark

The Harold’s Cross Community Festival 2024 buzzes with energy under the theme “Bee Wild,” celebrating biodiversity and inclusivity. The festival will showcase the importance of preserving ecosystems, and bring communities together to learn and celebrate the local wild lives and native plants and their role in sustaining a balanced ecosystem. Activities are designed to cater to all ages and abilities to foster a sense of belonging and empower attendees to take action for a greener future. Through unity and education, the festival exemplified how small communities can make a big impact in

Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live DUBLIN is the ultimate showcase for people who are building, extending, improving or simply decorating their home. Visitors will benefit from the advice of hundreds of local companies, including the opportunity to discuss your own project with experts in a 1-2-1 setting. The Theatre Talks and interactive stands are there to further inspire and engage, revealing the many options and solutions available to you and your home. 120+ Local Exhibitors 20+ Expert Speakers Bootcamp Theatre SelfBuild Theatres Expert Advice Modern Building Systems Area Steel

Construction Jobs Expo is returning to Dublin in Spring 2024! This careers fair will take place on Saturday, 18th May (10am-4pm) at the RDS. This careers fair will be dedicated to the construction sector and will feature hundreds of active job opportunities . Construction Jobs Expo is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION. What can you expect at Construction Jobs Expo? • Employers actively recruiting for hundreds of jobs at home and abroad • Specialised areas dedicated to jobs in the construction and engineering sectors. • Start your own business experts

After a fantastic event in 2023, we are delighted to announce that Dublin City Council Luke Kelly Festival will be back for 2024 and bigger and better than ever! Stay tuned for some more information coming very soon. #LukeKellyFestival #DublinCityCouncil #summerevents #freeevents

Africa Day is returning this May – and is set to be bigger and better than ever! Events will be held in every county in Ireland to mark the day that celebrates Ireland’s growing links with the continent of Africa. Irish Aid is working with local authorities all over Ireland to plan a series of events. A flagship event will be held in Dublin’s Royal Hospital Kilmainham (RHK) on May 19th. This free, family day will see musicians, dancers and cultural groups from across Africa gather to celebrate Africa Day. This follows last year’s successful Africa Day event at RHK, which attra

The FASTLANE Half Marathon and 10km Spring edition will take place on Sunday 19th May, 2024. The event takes place at 9am, leaving you to enjoy the rest of your Sunday and bask in your morning achievements. The race is located along the scenic settings of the Grand Canal and around the newly surfaced perimeter of Grange Castle Business Park. It has that country feel on the edge of the city. It is a very flat course with long straight lines. The route has an elevation gain of 27m over each 10k loop. It also offers a great opportunity for runners looking to set a new PB, as the course is

Funny Women is a leading female comedy community. Since 2002, its founder Lynne Parker has created a vibrant, collaborative community of like-minded women and the annual Funny Women Awards have launched a few comedy headliners along the way and act as an incredible showcase for the best and brightest of comedy talent across stage, screen and page. Funny Women are delighted to present ‘Funny Women Live in Dublin’ standup comedy show hosted by ChatterBoxx, comedy writers Orla Doherty and Val Troy. ChatterBoxx promises another exciting line-up of the best comedy talent. The show will be he

Atlanta singer-songwriter Teddy Swims plays 2 shows in 3Olympia Theatre on Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st May 2024, as part of his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour. Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims (born Jaten Dimsdale) found himself on the path towards self-forgiveness when he started putting pen to paper for his debut studio album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1), via Warner Records. Though he’s released music and toured the world since making his debut in 2019, the 31-year-old Georgia-born artist has spent much of the last four years writing his way towards an album t

Set in a working-class suburb of South Dublin, the play centres around JT O’Brien and his father Stephen “Buzzer” O’Brien as they deal with the recent death of JT’s mother Marie. Both BoyFace and Standard Practice Productions are award winning production companies in the world of cinema. This is the first theatre production for both companies, who hope to provide an entertaining and poignant look into modern Dublin, the power of memory and the inevitability of change. Age 15+

The UEFA Europa League Final 2024 will take place in the Dublin Arena on Wednesday 22nd May with an 8pm kick-off. Prior to the match the UEFA Europa League Fan Festival will be in full swing in the centre of Dublin, kicking off on Tuesday 21 May in the lead-up to the final. It is open to everyone so come and join the electric atmosphere, meet fellow fans and get in the festive football spirit! Fan Festival activities: Get close to the official UEFA Europa League trophy Try out some inflatable football activities Take unique selfies with giant jerseys and team walls Enjoy li

yeule is the Singapore-born, Los Angeles-based nonbinary musician, performance artist, and painter also known as Nat Ćmiel. First self-releasing songs at age 14, they have since emerged as a cult art icon, whose experimental pop songs of emotional excavation and self-reclamation have attracted a dedicated following of fellow outsiders who seek catharsis from physical and mental struggle. A chameleonic auteur guided by a multidisciplinary ethos, they craft entire worlds and personas through their music, weaving together everything from the classical canon, hypermodern internet cultures, academ

Féile Binn Éadair, formerly known as Howth Tradfest, is set to captivate audiences with a rich tapestry of Irish and Traditional music in the picturesque fishing village of Howth, 25 minutes from the centre of Dublin. This vibrant festival promises to immerse attendees in the melodies and rhythms of both the past and present, creating an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts of all ages. Headlining this year's festival is the incomparable Sharon Shannon, renowned for her mastery of the accordion and her electrifying performances that blend traditional Irish music with influences

Dublin is in a time of crisis. Rents sky-rocketing, houses turning to hotels, tech conglomerates spreading like wildfire. But don’t worry, the government has a plan to save us... and its called DublinLand! In the near future, the Taoiseach announces that they have sold Dublin to corporate investors who plan on turning it into a Dublin-themed theme park, offering an experience as “more Irish than Ireland itself.” At the press conference launching the scheme, the Taoiseach and the billionaire who bought the city explain why this dystopian plan is in fact a great advancement for industry

Wave Regatta returns in 2024 - plan now and be ready for Ireland's top class sailing event - wrapped in a 3 day spectacular party! Wave Regatta, a biennial sailing event, is set to take place at Howth Yacht Club from May 24th to 26th, 2024, inviting enthusiasts from Ireland and beyond to compete in a showcase keelboat-racing event for all cruiser racing classes and local one-designs.

Five people gather to take part in a drama class in a small-town community centre. Over the course of six weeks, Marty, James, Schultz, Theresa and Lauren participate in a series of games that entangle and unite them in hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking ways. Circle Mirror Transformation is a meditation on theatre and life and death and the passing of time. Tender, disarming and unexpected, Annie Baker’s immaculate play has been called ‘absorbing, unblinking and sharply funny’ by The New York Times.Gate Theatre Artistic Director Róisín McBrinn returns to direct following her critic

Annual weekend of street parties & communities lunches. Host a party with your neighbours! Get together with your neighbours to share food and enjoy some conversation and camaraderie this summer. It doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment or house, all you need is a space to bring people together. We have had feasts organised in front gardens, on streets and greens, in car parks, laneways, local parks and community centres. We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Registrations are now open. Once you register you’ll receive your FREE Street Feast party pack, complete w

Up-cycle, recycle and reuse on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26h May at the Richmond Barracks Summer Fair. Join us in the heart of Inchicore at Richmond Barracks for a fair filled with crafts, fun and lots to do. Our Summer Fair will be all about upcycling, recycling, and reusing. Visit stalls showcasing upcycled gems and recycled treasures made by businesses, artists, and craftspeople, eco-friendly workshops, and locally made treats to eat.

Dublin Tech Summit (DTS) is a two-day conference that sits at the heart of the international tech scene. As one of the world’s most active technology hubs, Dublin has become the EMEA base for some of the biggest global tech companies and over the last 6 years DTS has emerged as one of Europe’s fastest growing B2B tech events. DTS is delighted to host our next event on 29 & 30 May 2024 and we are looking forward to delivering another world-class conference that will bring together our international community of innovators, thought-leaders, and influencers once again in Dublin’s mos

We welcome all students and graduates who have a qualification of NFQ Level 6 and upwards with all different disabilities, specific learning difficulties and mental health conditions to attend our careers event. This event will be fully in person - please read below for further information on what you will get with your ticket. What You Will Get With Your Ticket • Meet and network with employers • Mock Interviews • CV Clinics • Get-A-Headshot for your LinkedIn Profile • Workshops • Goodie bag on arrival • Advice on your career search

Bord Bia Bloom takes place over five days on the June Bank Holiday weekend (May 30th – June 3rd), running from 9am to 6pm daily. Bloom, which celebrates its 18th birthday in 2024, has been deemed one of the nations’ favourite summer events and takes place across 70 acres in the Phoenix Park. This spectacular gardening event is a great coming together for garden designers, flower growers, landscapers, plantaholics, garden-furniture makers, food fanatics and anyone who loves to garden. Bord Bia Bloom is a world-class, uplifting and innovative horticulture, food, and drink experience with

The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one. David O’Doherty is back at Vicar Street this Jan for 3 nights on Jan 4th-6th with his new stand-up show “Tiny Piano Man”. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), Live At The Apollo (BBC) and Along For the Ride with David O’Doherty (Channel 4).

Can you believe it’s the 12TH Forbidden Fruit Festival? Our city centre festival on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham returns on the June Bank Holiday Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June 2024 – giving you Monday to catch your breath. We’ve been working away behind the scenes, and are excited to reveal the first few acts that will be joining us for Forbidden Fruit 2024. Nelly Furtado Four Tet // BICEPpresent CHROMA AV DJ SET // Barry Can’t Swim LIVE // DJ Seinfeld // Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn // Freddie Gibbs // George Riley // Groove Armada DJ SET // Le Boom // Nia Arc

The Vhi Women's Mini Marathon is back for its 42nd year, taking place on Bank Holiday Sunday, June 2, 2024. This year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is all about HEART. The heart it takes to say ‘yes’ to registering for the world’s biggest women’s event. The heart it takes to keep going all the way from training to the finish line. The hundreds of charities that are close to your heart, for which you raise thousands every year. But mostly it’s about the heart-to-hearts that are shared along the way. Conversations, moments, highs and lows. Things we may only reveal while we

Riverdance returns to the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin from 5 June to 8 September, following sell out summer seasons in 2023 and 2022 and hugely successful tours in North America, the UK, Europe and Dubai. This is Riverdance completely reimagined! A powerful and stirring reinvention of the global phenomenon, celebrated for its Grammy Award-winning score and the extraordinary energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerizing soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking

The Depot Sessions are two summer nights of live music, on 6 and 7 June, featuring some of Ireland’s most exciting bands, theatrically staged in the immersive and intimate setting of The Depot, The Complex’s large warehouse performance space. The Depot Sessions showcase an incredible line-up of music from various genres: from new band WineMom to the indie-soul sounds of Fizzy Orange, to Cruel Sister’s 90s inspired alt-rock and the launch of the new EP by Really Good Time, curated by The Complex Team. Thursday Night's Line Up Sexy Tadhg | Fizzy Orange | Wine Mom Friday Night's Lin

Skerries Traditional Music Weekend commenced in 2001 and developed over the years into an action-packed weekend with Concerts, Recitals, Workshops, Sessions and Street Music. Come one, come all and be part of Skerries Traditional Music Weekend. Take a walk about the town and you'll be sure to hear many a great session! Some of Ireland's' top exponents of traditional music will showcase their talents in a more informal and natural setting. All musicians, singers, dancers and listeners welcome - players are welcome to join in the sessions over the weekend!

A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood - Based on the book by Judith Kerr Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect

Bloomsday celebrates Thursday 16 June 1904, the day depicted in James Joyce’s novel Ulysses. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the central character in Ulysses. The novel follows the life and thoughts of Leopold Bloom and a host of other characters – real and fictional – from 8am on 16 June 1904 through to the early hours of the following morning. Celebrations often include dressing up like characters from the book and in clothes that would have been the style of the era. One of the hallmark fancy dress items of Bloomsday is the straw boater hat. Celebrations come in many differen

Held in Croke Park, the All-Ireland Business Summit is the All-Ireland Business Foundation's annual flagship gathering. With over 500+ entrepreneurs, CEO’s and speakers, the Summit promises to be packed full of insights and business opportunities. At the 2024 All-Ireland Business Summit - you'll learn cutting-edge skills and strategies to IMPLEMENT - from recession proofing your business, scaling your business, selling your business, recruiting and keeping the best talent, the mindset of business success and much much more… You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in our wor

Launched into stardom as “The Fonz” in the beloved sitcom Happy Days, Henry has transcended the role that defined a generation of cool. In the enduring glory of that fame, Henry has endeared himself to new generations of fans with iconic roles in shows such as Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Barry. Dynamic, vivid, hilarious and emotional, Henry will take you from the achingly vulnerable lows to the stratospheres of global acclaim (chiefly his appearance at the 1976 Logies), from the disheartening truth of an upbringing with undiagnosed dyslexia, to the pressures of a ro

Each year Taste of Dublin brings guests to a foodie haven that’s the unmissable highlight of the summer. In 2024, the event will take place for the first time in one of Dublin’s most beautiful Georgian Squares – the historic Merrion Square. Taste of Dublin offers visitors the unique opportunity to source essential ingredients from artisan producers, engage with Ireland’s top culinary talent, be on the front line of masterclasses from and relax in the gourmet atmosphere of the summer’s finest food and drink festival. 8 DELICIOUS SESSIONS • Thursday Afternoon Session 12.00

Founded in 2010 by Sian Smyth and David McWilliams, Dalkey Book Festival celebrates and fosters literary talent in Ireland as well as hosting some of the world’s leading writers and thinkers. Pulling from the strong literary heritage and natural beauty of Dalkey the annual festival runs across the third weekend in June. Over the years the event has welcomed internationally renowned writers, world leaders, Oscar winners and Nobel Laureates. From compelling conversations to live performances and debate, Dalkey Book Festival has fostered a community that ignites dialogue, facilitates conv

FRAGMENTS OF LUCIA is a solo guitar performance by Joseph Chester of his highly-acclaimed album LUCIA, a suite of 10 pieces inspired by fragments of the life of Lucia Joyce. Joseph Chester is a multi award-nominated songwriter, composer and musician whose albums have featured in the books ‘101 Irish Albums You Must Hear Before You Die’ by Tony Clayton-Lea, ‘Buried Treasure’ by Dan Hegarty and in The Sunday Times list of the best Irish albums of all time. Lucia Joyce (daughter of James Joyce) spent 47 years in institutions as a result of mental illness, including long periods in i

Since her debut in 2000, P!NK has released eight studio albums, one greatest hits album, sold over 140 million albums equivalents worldwide, 15 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (four at No.1) and has sold out stadia all over the world. In addition, she is the recipient of three Grammy Awards (twenty-one nominations), one Daytime Emmy Award, seven MTV Video Music Awards including the 2017 Vanguard Award recipient, two MTV Europe Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year in 2013, and received The Brits Outstanding Contribution To Music Aw

Dublin Pride Run isn’t just your ordinary 5K race. It’s a celebration of movement, energy and physical activity. We champion inclusivity, identity, selfexpression and queerness in an open, friendly, safe space, to be yourself and to connect and be with others in the LGBTQ+ community, friends, family and loved ones. Whether you're back to beat your personal best, or you’re looking to walk, jog or run your first 5K, join the Dublin Front Runners in Dublin’s iconic Phoenix Park, as we celebrate at the Dublin Pride Run 2024 all while raising much-needed funds for LGBTQ+ charities.

2:22 - A Ghost Story began in summer 2021 at the Noël Coward Theatre, starring Lily Allen, Julia Chan, Hadley Fraser and Jake Wood, and where it won the WhatsOnStage award for Best Play. It then transferred to the Gielgud Theatre for 10 weeks from 4 December 2021. The production there starring Stephanie Beatriz, James Buckley, Elliot Cowan and Giovanna Fletcher completed its run on 12 February 2022. For the first season at the Criterion (May - September 2022) the cast was Tom Felton, Mandip GIll, Sam Swainsbury and Beatriz Romilly. In late September Laura Whitmore, Matt Willis, Felix Scott an

Taking place at Newbridge House and Farm, just 10 minutes from Dublin Airport, these beautiful rolling parklands come to life for 2 amazing days of music, entertainment, farming, food, sport and fun. Flavours of Fingal, now in it’s 12th year, has to be experienced to be believed. With over 65,000 visitors in 2023 and plans for bigger and better in 2024, Flavours of Fingal is much more than just an agricultural event, it promises a fun-filled family day out for all ages, showcasing the best of food and drink produce, offering spectacular entertainment, fantastic shopping, music and fami

The Pride Parade is a celebration of LGBTQ+ people and culture, the highly visible spectacle of the parade plays an important role in promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging within society. It’s an opportunity to showcase the many LGBTQ+ organisations working within our community along with ally groups who take a visible stand in support of LGBTQ+ people. Since the first Dublin Pride Parade in 1983, it has grown to become one of the most popular and loved events within the city and continues to change the hearts and minds of many people. The Pride Parade is also a major fundraising e

Villagers are delighted to announce an open-air summer show at Trinity College Dublin on Saturday 29th June as part of their Summer Series 2024. Villagers’ most recent album Fever Dreams follows The Art Of Pretending To Swim, Darling Arithmetic, {Awayland} and Becoming A Jackal. Conor O’Brien also has a string of accolades under his belt including two Ivor Novello Awards, two Mercury Music Prize nominations and is a previous winner of the Choice Music Prize. Additionally, Villagers’ music has featured in the BBC/Hulu series Normal People and their Spotify session of “Nothing A

Dropkick Murphys proudly remain Boston’s rock ‘n’ roll underdogs turned champions. Since 1996, the boys have created the kind of music that’s meant to be chanted at last call, in packed arenas, and during the fourth quarter, third period, or ninth inning of a comeback rally. Their celebrated discography includes four consecutive Billboard top 10 album debuts (Turn Up That Dial, 11 Short Stories Of Pain & Glory, Signed and Sealed in Blood, Going Out In Style), along with 2005’s gold-selling The Warrior’s Code featuring the near double platinum classic “I’m Shipping Up To Boston.

The 2024 race will take place on Thursday, July 11th, starting at 7:45pm. The distance is 5k, run over a flat, fast loop in Dublin’s Docklands area. Organised by the runners from Crusaders Athletic Club, the Docklands 5k race is held with the help of the generous sponsorship, provided by many companies located in the Docklands and surrounding areas. The Docklands 5k is a non-profit event. All proceeds will be used to improve the facilities of Crusaders AC and to promote sport, health and wellbeing in the community. We look forward to seeing you there!! RACE FORMAT Entry is open to

Morton Games, World Athletics Continental Tour, takes place in the Morton Stadium, Dublin on Friday, July 12th 2024. The Meet is promoted and hosted by a partnership of Clonliffe Harriers A.C., Athletics Ireland, DCU and Morton Stadium and is supported by Athletics Ireland, Sport Ireland and Fingal County Council. Morton Games events – women: 100 H, 200, 800, 1500, high jump, discus. Men: 100, 400, 800, Morton mile, Albie Thomas 5000, shot. Packed into a 2 hour non-stop programme of international athletics featuring Olympians and national champions from all over the world.

Dancing at Lughnasa centres on the Mundy sisters in Donegal as the constitution of Ireland is being conceived and the hopes of summer and the possibility of love feel like they are in the grasp of these extraordinary, ordinary women. Dancing at Lughnasa is a play about female resilience and the sacrifices we choose, and are forced, to make. Although inevitably tragic, it celebrates the truth and beauty of these women and reminds us of how far away freedom is for so many. *Tickets are not on sale at this time

The Park West Night Run on 23 July 2024 is at Park West Business Park in Dublin. The race starts just down from the Park West Plaza and brings runners on a flat route around the business park and along Dublin’s Grand Canal. The 5km participants will do 1 loop while the 10km will do 2 loops. This is the perfect Midweek activity for those looking to get a 5k or 10k run under their belt during the long Summer evenings. Finishers medal for each participant. Great atmosphere and flat and accurately measured courses

One of the highlights of the Irish summer, the Dublin Horse Show effortlessly combines sport, style and socialising. Returning from the 14-18 August 2024, the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Dublin Horse Show is regarded as one of the best equestrian shows in the world, a celebration of Ireland’s affinity with the horse. But superb horses are just one of the reasons to attend a Show that is also renowned for style, shopping and socialising. It’s also one for families too, with dedicated children’s entertainment and pony rides found around the grounds. Combined with hundreds of browsing

National Heritage Week, an initiative by the Heritage Council, celebrates all things heritage. It brings together communities, families, organisations, cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation. Since the Heritage Council assumed responsibility for National Heritage Week in 2005, it has grown from a small 500 event to almost 2,000 events in 2023. The Heritage Council assumed the role of coordinator of National Heritage Week from the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government. Since then t

After a wildly successful event in 2023, Big Grill BBQ and Food Festival returns to Herbert Park in 2024, running from August 22nd to 25th, where the very best Irish and international chefs, restaurants and barbecue experts come together to celebrate and explore the delicious challenges, skillful techniques, and pure magic of cooking over live fire. Big Grill 2024 will be even more family friendly with a substantially larger Little Grillers section offering more interactive activities, cooking demos and live entertainment.

Europe's longest running ukulele festival, returns to Dún-Laoghaire in 2024. The Ukulele Hooley is Ireland's international ukulele festival in the lovely seaside town of Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin and will take place over the weekend of 24th and 25th August. It’s our 13th Ukulele Hooley, and we’re really excited to bring you a fun filled musical weekend. Here’s where you will find an overview of what you can expect over the weekend at the Ukulele Hooley. As we are busy planning the festival many of the following details may change, so keep an eye on the website and social media

DCC is a pop-culture/fandom event ideal as a family day out or a fan nerd out! Covering everything from movies/tv shows to comics, cosplay and gaming! Whether you are coming to find rare collectibles, meet some Hollywood actors and local artists, have your portfolio reviews by industry professionals or simply cosplay..we will have something to keep you entertained. Oh and all our DCC interactive sets are free! Dublin Comic Con : Summer Edition 2024!: August 9th-10th Thanks again to all our fans for the ongoing support and patience and a massive thank you to our team without whom we really

Georgia Tech vs Florida State Georgia Tech will return to Ireland next year for the second time since 2016, when they defeated Boston College by 17 points to 14 in the Aviva Stadium. Florida State University, known as the Seminoles, will play their first ever game in Ireland this year.

Punk revivalists Gossip join James Blunt, THE THE and Deacon Blue as the fourth headliner to be announced for Wider Than Pictures 2024 - Singular Artists’ exceptional series of shows that are fast becoming a staple of summer in Dublin. Real Power, pioneering American trio Gossip’s first album since 2012, finds Beth Ditto, Nathan Howdeshell and Hannah Blilie back together and reunited with super producer Rick Rubin, who helmed their 2009 opus Music For Men. The result is a comeback of magnum force that celebrates the galvanizing might of music, the joy of creative expression, and the pow

Something amazing happens when Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage – something that has been shaped by almost forty years of singing and playing all over the world, yet no two shows have ever been the same! There is a sense of musical adventure, an impulse to reach new heights and depths in music where the unspoken aim is that the band and the audience become one and the world becomes a different place for a while. There is an unpredictable energy in the band that harkens back to their "Risk" days playing on the dancefloors of Dublin’s late-night clubs. They call upon their grand reper

Dublin Fringe Festival is a curated, multi-disciplinary festival and year-round artist support organisation focusing on fresh and innovative approaches to the arts from Irish and international makers. The festival next takes place 07-22 September, 2024. Established in 1995, Dublin Fringe Festival is the agenda-setting festival for new work in Ireland, devoted to talent development and artform development. It is a platform for new and emerging artists in Ireland to showcase their work and offers artists at every stage of their career an opportunity to challenge, subvert and invigorate the

National Services Day - the first Saturday in September sees the bands, personnel and vehicles of the nations emergency and security services parade from Parnell Square to Dublin Castle. Dublin Castle itself shall host displays of each of the services - Dublin Fire Brigade, RNLI, Irish Coast Guard, Revenue & Customs, Airport Fire & Police, Civil Defence, Order of Malta, St John's, Irish Prison Service, ONE, Irish Water Safety, Community First Responders, Blood Bikes and An Garda Síochána, to celebrate the dedication of staff and volunteers alike in their service to the state and all

Gilbert O’Sullivan’s career has spanned 50 years. His first single success ‘Nothing Rhymed’ was released in 1970 and almost overnight it achieved Top 10 status In the UK and Europe charts. His 1971 debut album Himself was littered with the most perfect examples of his art and craftsmanship. His second, 1972’s Back To Front, firmly cemented Gilbert amongst the world’s best, with Top 10 singles and no. 1’s around the world, including the classic ‘Alone Again (Naturally)’ which topped the US charts for six weeks and earned him three Grammy nominations. British recognition

Direct from London comes the smash hit family musical 101 Dalmatians When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town to create her fabulous new fur coat, there’s trouble ahead for Pongo and Perdi and their litter of adorable, tail-wagging young pups. Dodie Smith’s classic canine caper is brought to life on stage with spectacular puppetry, show-stopping choreography, witty songs and irresistible puppies! This new musical is written by Douglas Hodge (music and lyrics) and Johnny McKnight (book), from a stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris.

Celebrating 50 years of Showaddywaddy ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy have lived up to that title for the last 5 decades! Formed in Leicester in 1973 from an amalgamation of several local bands, Showaddywaddy have gone on to sell more than 20 million records and tour all four corners of the globe. Their 50th Anniversary shows will be dynamic and uplifting, featuring all their greatest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts across Europe. ‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, �

Since 2015 the Dublin International Writers' Festival has welcomed writers to learn, network and improve their craft. The mission is to help writers excel and to provide opportunities for writers to learn from key industry professionals. Dublin is a World Heritage City and home to some of the most famous writers. This event is an opportunity for all writers, everywhere, to connect with the literary culture of Dublin and to learn from experts and peers. Writers, both aspiring and experienced, are all welcome. The speakers are renowned, highly-experienced, published authors, and worl

After a sold-out concert at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in April 2022, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra is set to take the stage at Dublin's 3Arena for an even grander event. They will celebrate Leonard Cohen's songs in a very special 90th Birthday Celebration Concert on Saturday, September 21st, 2024. This event will be conducted by Gavin Maloney. Between 2008 and 2013, Leonard Cohen treated Ireland to a dozen captivating performances, with six held at the esteemed 3Arena. His Irish farewell unfolded over two poignant nights on September 11th and 12th, 2013, at the 3Arena. The recording of his

The Dublin Festival of History will run from 27 September to 13 October 2024, with the Big Weekend at the Printworks, Dublin Castle from Friday 27 September to Sunday 29 September. The Dublin Festival of History is an annual free festival, brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with the Dublin City Council Culture Company. Now in its twelfth year, the festival has built a reputation for shining a fresh perspective on history and its importance in our everyday lives, attracting best-selling Irish and international historians to Dublin

The final event of the Gaelforce 10K Trilogy is city trail running, but not as you know it. You'll run on grassy tracks, rough trails, woodland paths and sealed roads in a looped route right to the top of Howth Summit and back. Lonely Planet calls this one of its ‘Epic Runs of the World’ and you’ll see why! With two assents of the steep terrain of Howth Hill to conquer, this route will repay the challenge with stunning views over Dublin Bay. New for 2024, we've added a walkers wave so you can take on this scenic challenge at your own pace.

Greg Davies is heading back out on tour for the first time in 7 years with his brand-new 2025 stand-up show “Full Fat Legend” and will be live at Vicar Street on Oct 17th-19th 2025. Star of shows such as Taskmaster,The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind TheBuzzcocks, ManDown and Cuckoo, this is Greg’s biggest live tour yet. “A 6ft 8in bundle of excitability, emotion, and punchline-rich storytelling”- The Times

After a complete sell-out first run in 2023, Ruby Wax's rawest, darkest, funniest and most compelling stage show yet announces brand new dates for 2024, thanks to enormous demand. "The original idea behind this show was based on the extreme journeys that I wanted to take in order to find an antidote to living a frazzled life. Along the way I wanted to find meaning, peace, happiness – the stuff we’re all chasing. However, after some transcendent experiences, I ended up in a mental institution. Obviously, I didn’t find what I was looking for." I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was is

The Sandymount Night Run 10km or 5km returns on Tuesday October 22nd, 2024. This unique Night Run events take place at 7:20pm and presents a great excuse to get out and clear the head with a midweek run! Sandymount is an ideal location being walking distance from the center of Dublin. And the course is laid out in long straight flat lines making it ‘racer’ friendly. There are two distances to suit all levels of fitness. A 5km single lap or a 10km double lap. Entries are limited so don’t leave it too late to enter! This is an annual SELL OUT race. Tell your friends. There will

The Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s most successful and vibrant book festivals, running since June 2006. The annual public festival showcases, supports and develops Ireland's writers and publishers, all in an entertaining, festive, friendly and accessible environment that reflects the creativity and personality of the Irish writing community and publishing sector. Events include authors in conversation, panel discussions, book launches, walking tours, poetry, professional development events and workshops, the family and childrens' programme, and the schools' programme. Taking pl

Direct from the West End and after two sell-out tours of Europe, the ultimate feel good Irish-inspired Christmas show is back in Dublin with an even bigger production for 2024. From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights-The Story of The Dubliners and featuring an international cast of singers, musicians and dancers Fairytale of New York brings you all of your favorite Christmas songs including Driving home for Christmas, White Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Winter’s Tale, Silent Night and of course The Fairytale of New York. ……and just when you think the party couldn’t get any better,