Yseult Cooper Stockdale (cello), Sylvia O’Brien (soprano) and Anne-Marie O’Farrell (harp) celebrate the songs of spring at the National Botanical Gardens in Glasnevin. The Irish Composers Collective presents Songs of Spring, a lunchtime concert of newly commissioned chamber music for harp, cello and soprano, set against the beautiful backdrop of the National Botanic Gardens. Acclaimed musicians Yseult Cooper Stockdale (cello), Sylvia O’Brien (soprano) and Anne-Marie O’Farrell (harp) will perform a selection of new works by members of the Irish Composers Collective. Written espec

Doll-making has deep roots in the Brigit tradition, most famously through the Brídeóg—a straw doll created to honour St Brigid and paraded through communities on Brigit’s Day. Traditionally dressed in fabric scraps and decorated with flowers or shells, the Brídeóg symbolised Brigid as a bride, wearing her veil and cloak. In this joyful, hands-on workshop, we’ll reimagine the Brídeóg for today, creating bold, playful, modern dolls inspired by this beautiful custom. Guided by artist and maker Tamara Fiabane (@toofabulousartandcrafts), you’ll be supported every step of the way—

Family Workshop: Create a Patchwork Cloak Join artist Karen Peakin to celebrate St Brigid’s Festival by creating your own patchwork quilt inspired by Gerard Dillon’s Little Green Fields. Families are invited to explore paper weaving and collage to make individual patches, which will come together to form a communal ‘St Brigid’ cloak. Take inspiration from the colour and composition of Dillon’s artwork, on display in the Irish Rooms, as you design your patch. Once complete, your patch will be added to the collective cloak! Details: Location: Shaw Room (closest entrance M