‘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.

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.

Over 10 days in May, from 17 - 26 of May International Literature Festival Dublin brings the best and brightest writers, performers, artists, and thinkers to Merrion Square Park in the heart of Dublin city, transforming the park into a literary village abuzz with conversation and ideas. Notable guests for ILFD 2024 include Richard E. Grant, Marilynne Robinson, David Nicholls, Marian Keyes, Colm Tóibín, Mariana Enríquez, Amor Towles, Josie Long, Liz Pichon, Derek Landy, David Almond & many more. Through live readings, discussions, screenings, guided walks, immersive activities and mor

If you’ve ever attempted to navigate the city with a toddler in tow, you know that it’s not always the easiest experience. URBAN95 Academy and Dublin City Council have been working together to explore the many ways in which we can work together to make Dublin a better city for toddlers and their caregivers, because cities that work for young children, work for everyone. By engaging with experts in early learning, artists, and local leaders, URBAN95 Academy aims to help city planners, designers, and other urban professionals working for local government understand how their work impacts

National Biodiversity Week is all about connecting you with nature. It’s about communicating the importance of biodiversity and providing motivation to play your part in protecting it. It’s also about entertainment! Find fun and wonder outdoors with ten days of celebration! National Biodiversity Week is organised by the Irish Environmental Network (IEN), with thanks to funding from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Events are run by IEN member groups, as well as by Heritage Officers and other local groups. We are delighted to be celebrating Ireland’s natural divers

Ireland’s international sensation is at it again with her newest bestseller, My Favourite Mistake. Marian Keyes steps into the spotlight for a laugh-out-loud evening discussing old flames, midlife crises, and falling back in love with yourself. When ultra-successful Anna loses her taste for her life in the Big Apple, she switches the skyscrapers of Manhattan for the tiny Irish town of Matmully, leaving behind her high-profile job and the picture-perfect partner. But when her return to the homeland doesn’t go quite as smoothly as planned, she’ll have to come face to face with her bigge

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

Pick up a brush and let your inner artist run free! The ILFD literary village will be bursting with ideas, colour and creativity, making it the perfect place to unleash your creativity and paint a masterpiece. Whether you’re a regular Picasso or just getting started, our onsite experts will guide you step by step through creating a canvas as unique as you are. All supplies will be provided – just bring along your sense of adventure and get ready to get creative! On Saturday 18 May at 15:00, painters will take inspiration from Picasso's Sleep. Marie-Therese Walter. On Saturday 18

Following the success of last year's inaugural event, 'The Dublin City Council Luke Kelly Festival' returns to Smithfield Square on Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of May 2024. Running from 12pm to 6pm, this free family-friendly festival offers a wide array of music, discussion, singalong-sessions, sport, arts and crafts and more in celebration of Dublin’s favourite son. Throughout the weekend, the Luke Kelly Stage, ably hosted by Luke’s niece Paula McCann, will play host to some of our best-loved musical acts in Mary Black, Lisa O’Neill, Phelim Drew and The Dublin Legends. A

In a truly magical storytelling event, Oscar Wilde’s classic tale of compassion and kindness comes to life. Watch in amazement as award-winning illustrator Harry Woodgate and award-winning actor Ali Hardiman bring the story of Swallow and the Happy Prince to life through mesmerising live drawing, accompanied by a performed reading. Full of whimsy, warmth, and colour, Harry’s stunning new adaptation of Wilde’s beloved classic The Happy Prince is tailor made for an immersive storytelling experience that story lovers of all ages can enjoy. Harry Woodgate is a multi-award-winning autho

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

From the writer who swept millions off their feet with One Day, a new love story for the ages emerges full of hope, redemption, and second chances. His award-winning novels have sold millions of copies around the world, been adapted for film and television, and translated into over 40 languages. His work as a screenwriter has earned him multiple BAFTA nominations – including a 2019 win for Best Writer. Now, fresh off a new Netflix adaptation, this one-in-a-generation talent returns with another unputdownable love story. In an unmissable evening of conversation, David will discuss what