Join us as the Newpoint Players, directed by Donal O’Hanlon, present this humorous historical fantasy, this reflection on the legacy of one of Ireland’s most important, yet almost forgotten, emigrants, Thomas D’Arcy McGee. In Canada Wexford’s Thomas D’Arcy McGee (1825–1868) is revered as a founding father, perhaps the founding father, of the country. In Ireland, he is either unknown or reviled as a traitor; a physical force republican turned colonial loyalist. On the 200th anniversary of his birth, McGee is called from the grave to answer, in the Court of History, the charge

St. Patrick's Festival is Ireland's official celebration of our national holiday, St. Patrick's Day. Its origins lie in honoring Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick. Initially, it was a solemn commemorative feast day dedicated to paying tribute to the saint, but over the years, St. Patrick's Day has evolved into a vibrant celebration encompassing the richness of Irish culture. Today, it is a joyful occasion marked by parades, performances, and diverse expressions of Irish heritage; a multicultural international event that is committed to displaying contemporary and traditional arts, culture

IADT's next Open Day will take place on Saturday 22nd March 2025 from 10am-1pm. Whether you'd like more details about course content and modules or a chat about future plans and careers, IADT experts are on hand to answer your questions ahead of the CAO deadline. Join us for our CAO Open Day to find out what makes IADT unique. • Explore our growing campus of the Creative Industries, visit our studios and take a tour of the National Film School. • Chat to our Student Ambassadors about life at IADT. • Attend talks, Q&A sessions and live demos. • Meet our lecturers and ask yo