This year’s vibrant programme, which runs from Saturday 25 January until Sunday 2 February 2025, invites everyone to take part in a city-wide celebration that includes workshops, talks, tours, performances, film, visual art, and many family-friendly events. Across Dublin there will be lots of interactive events for all ages to enjoy, from dance performances, bilingual storytelling, online language classes, food tasting, art exhibitions, comedy shows, film screenings, snake themed art workshops to learning all about these animals at Dublin Zoo. Our flagship event (2 February), hosted in

Step into a sacred space of creativity and reflection this Brigit’s Day, where poetry, restorative yoga, and sound converge to invoke the blessings of Ireland’s beloved goddess. Guided by poet Siobhan MacMahon and sound therapist Mary Henry, this transformative event offers a unique journey into the heart of Brigit’s spirit. Experience the ancient imbas—a visionary poem—illuminating the path from darkness to light and awakening hope for a fresh beginning. Through gentle movements, lyrical verses, and resonant soundscapes, participants will be invited to reconnect with their inner wis

This captivating tour sheds light on the often-overlooked role of women in the Easter Week 1916 Rising, a pivotal moment in Ireland's fight for independence. While the contributions of many men are widely commemorated, the stories of the 77 women who participated have been largely forgotten. Among them, only one — nurse Elizabeth O’Farrell, who famously carried the flag of surrender — is remembered in the form of a statue. This tour takes you through key locations of the 1916 fighting, including City Hall and the General Post Office (GPO), as we explore the lives of these remarkable wome