IMRAM NA nÓg Hundreds of children from Gaelscoileanna will attend events at IMRAM na nÓG, the Irish language literature festival for children in Dublin from 6-10 May, where they will be spellbound by some of the best authors in the country. Authors include Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg, whose workshop will focus on her latest book, An Mac Tíre Deireanach; Sadhbh Devlin, who’s beautiful version of the story of the deer who meets Fionn Mac Cumhail has just been published; scriptwriter for television and film, Richie Conroy whose third novel about Emily Porter has just come out; and t

On 9 May 2025, we are delighted to host a series of events for Europe Day on the theme ‘Democracy in Action’. The day marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration and serves as a reminder of the European Union’s commitment to unity, democracy, and solidarity. Event Highlights: 12:30 pm: Kick off the day with a lively brass band performance by Dublin’s Amos Moses, setting the tone for a vibrant celebration of European identity. 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Get ready to meet our star-shaped mascot, who’ll be there to guide you, energize the crowd, and spin the EU Prize Wheel! A

The Academy of the Near Future is delighted to invite you to the inaugural Connective Detective Exhibition on 9th & 10th May at Trinity College Dublin, featuring smart city prototypes from the next generation of innovators—and much more! At the exhibition, you’ll discover how telecommunications infrastructure, connectivity, and smart city technologies work and how they are used in Dublin. You’ll also get to see smart city prototypes designed by our young innovators during the workshops, which we are very proud of! But that’s not all! Visitors are invited to share their ideas,