Featured Events in Dublin in November, 2024 (August Updated)

Halloween Camp 2024 Tuesday, October 29th - Friday, November 1st Normal day: 9.30- 3.30pm. Pre/Post Camp: For an additional cost you can enroll in our pre and post camp, parents can drop off children no earlier than 8.45am and pick up no later than 4.15pm. About Camp The camp is suitable for 4-12 year olds, and is then further subdivided into 4-6 year olds and 7-12 year olds in order to schedule age appropriate activities. We offer a range of activities for the children, from ball sports such as basketball, volleyball and football, to relay races and obstacle courses, daily arts and crafts sessions and of course a swimming* session everyday! *If a child requires help changing, a parent/guardian must be present to help - Changing rooms at 2:15 pm to change and 3:00 pm when leaving the pool. Swan Leisure Sports Camps operate its normal day 9.30- 3.30pm. Parents may drop off and pick up their children within 10 minutes of the start and finish of the camp. Parents are requested to be punctual as the Leisure Centre is not responsible for children outside camp times. For an additional cost you can enroll in our pre and post camp, parents can drop off children no earlier than 8.45am and pick up no later than 4.15pm. A snack is provided at 10:45 am but a packed lunch should be sent along with each child, as well as comfortable clothes and swimwear. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone on 01-4967908. What Should I Bring? Each child should come prepared with the following for camp each day: Packed Lunch (on Friday we will provide pizza!)Water BottleSwimming SuitTowelSwimming Cap (available for purchase at reception if needed)Goggles (if they wish)Athletic friendly clothes and footwear Information Source: Swan Leisure | eventbrite

FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER - LATE SHOW Doors 9pm / Show at 9:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening. Joe Dowlin Cheeky Dubliner Joe Dowlin burst onto the Irish comedy scene 7 years ago. His madcap, high energy style mixed with a unique skill for storytelling made him popular in all the comedy clubs at home and abroad. Joe has been a finalist in numerous competitions, including Ireland’s Got Comedy Talent at The Laughter Lounge where he is now a regular performer. He has also graced the stages of Electric Picnic, Galway Comedy Festival, Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, All Together Now and more festivals alongside the likes of Tommy Tiernan, PJ Gallagher, Phill Jupitus and Des Bishop. PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS! Your host for the night: Damo Clark Aussie Damo Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, his last solo show toured all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia plus guest spots in the US. Clark has featured in Comedy Central’s Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV’s Republic of Telly, I Dare Ya, Comedy Central’s Seann Walsh World and wrote and co-starred in Virgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy Club TV series. “The world’s wittiest machine gun” The Scotsman “Clarky could just get up and say what happened that day and it’d be f**king hilarious” Jim Jefferies WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (9:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

Experience a night of laughter and entertainment at the Banter Box Comedy event in Dublin. Taking place at the LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre on Queen's Road, this comedy show is scheduled for November 1, 2024. Tickets are priced at €11.70, offering a budget-friendly opportunity to enjoy a lineup of talented comedians. Don't miss out on this chance to unwind and indulge in some comedy in the heart of Dublin.

FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER Doors 7pm / Show at 7:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening. Joe Dowlin Cheeky Dubliner Joe Dowlin burst onto the Irish comedy scene 7 years ago. His madcap, high energy style mixed with a unique skill for storytelling made him popular in all the comedy clubs at home and abroad. Joe has been a finalist in numerous competitions, including Ireland’s Got Comedy Talent at The Laughter Lounge where he is now a regular performer. He has also graced the stages of Electric Picnic, Galway Comedy Festival, Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, All Together Now and more festivals alongside the likes of Tommy Tiernan, PJ Gallagher, Phill Jupitus and Des Bishop. PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS! Your host for the night: Damo Clark Aussie Damo Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, his last solo show toured all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia plus guest spots in the US. Clark has featured in Comedy Central’s Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV’s Republic of Telly, I Dare Ya, Comedy Central’s Seann Walsh World and wrote and co-starred in Virgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy Club TV series. “The world’s wittiest machine gun” The Scotsman “Clarky could just get up and say what happened that day and it’d be f**king hilarious” Jim Jefferies WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (7:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

Join actor Paul O'Hanrahan and composer Michael Holohan for a special dramatic and musical presentation of James Joyce's two stories Clay and Eveline. Set against the backdrop of Drumcondra and Fairview, this event features captivating readings and original music that bring these poignant stories to life. Don’t miss this unique celebration of Joyce's work, enriched by local connections and artistic interpretations! As a prelude, there will be a short presentation titled The Ghosts of Drumcondra, featuring singer Amy Judge and guitarist Breifne Holohan performing songs inspired by great writers from Drumcondra, including James Joyce’s Loves Old Sweet Song, Sean O’Casey’s Nora, Brendan Behan’s The Auld Triangle, and Patrick Kavanagh’s Raglan Road . Gabrielle Holohan will also share a brief story about the legendary actress Maureen O'Hara and her connections to the area. - When: Friday, 1st November 2024 | 19:30 - 12:30 Where: Room B103, DCU St. Patrick's campus For full programme details and booking: Visit DCU Arts and Culture This event is free of charge but booking is necessary Information Source: DCU Arts and Culture | eventbrite

On the 70th anniversary of one of the most acclaimed films in Hollywood history, The Complex brings On The Waterfront to the Irish stage for the first time. “I could have been a contender” mourns protagonist Terry Malloy, played by Lloyd Cooney in a performance that promises to echo the strength and vulnerability of one of film’s greatest ever male roles. The famous line still resonates every time we question our values in the face of injustice or hold on to our integrity, despite the consequences. Directed by Vanessa Fielding with rising star Cooney leading an ensemble cast, On The Waterfront is a thrilling story of corruption, power and masculinity. This bold new production will take advantage of the industrial aesthetic in The Depot at The Complex, with the staging to include a giant recreation of the New York docks. The immersive experience will be completed by the definitive sound of that city – jazz. ---------------------------------------------- Cast Michael Collins Lloyd Cooney Eoin Geoghagan Luke Griffin Darren Mone Will O’Connell David O’Meara Mark O’Regan Shane O’Regan Anne O’Riordan Creative team Director Vanessa Fielding Set Designer Tanad Aaron Lighting Designer and Production Manager Gearoid O’Hallmhurain Costume Designer Mae Leahy Sound Designer Simon Cullen Choreographer Philip Connaughton Producer Kelly Phelan DSM Mags Mulvey ASM Alison O’Shea ---------------------------------------------- ACCESSIBILITY The Depot @ The Complex is wheelchair accessible. Please contact us in advance to arrange access. Contact Simon simon@thecomplex.ie SEATING This production is fully seated but seats are unallocated. DOORS Doors will be open from 6.45pm (1:15pm for the matinees on 5,7,12,14 and 4.15PM on 10th November) BAR A full bar will be open from 6.45pm - 7:15pm and during the interval and for 30 minutes after the performance RUNNING TIME There will be a 15 minute interval and estimated end time is 10:15pm (4:45pm matinee and 7:15pm on the 10th November) Information Source: The Complex | eventbrite

This workshop is designed to introduce beginners to watercolour painting with a focus on abstract and expressive mark making. Participants will explore a variety of mark-making techniques, freeing themselves from the pressure of detailed representation. Instead of focusing on creating landscapes or portraits, attendees will experiment with colour, texture, and form, producing small abstract pieces by the end of the session. The aim is to make watercolour painting feel accessible, fun - after all, watercolours really are the perfect medium for expression! All materials are included in the workshop, so just bring your lovely self. The workshop will take place upstairs in Project 29 gift store. Do note that this upstairs space is only accessible by stairs. The eircode for Project 29 is D07 HDT0, right in the heart of Stoneybatter. Information Source: Aiteall Therapy | eventbrite

“It’s just after midnight, when the veil between the living and the dead is at its lowest. Welcome dear listeners. We have some stories to share with you, we hope we don’t scare you too much.” Tonight is a special night for the Nightfly, the host of his eponymous radio show, it’s his one-year anniversary of running the show. Under his helm, this little call-in show has gone from a cult hit to a major hit across the country. Not one to rest on his laurels, tonight is planned to be a special one. All he needs is the callers to deliver their creepiest stories and his producer to stop asking questions about the disappearance of the previous host. Dead Air is a staged radio play focused on the eponymous host of a radio show named the Nightfly, dedicated to taking calls of the strange and creepy encounters from his listeners and hosting performers of new original contemporary horror stories. The show is a brand-new work filled with all original stories from fresh new Irish writers designed to send a chill down your spine in this post Halloween event. A Pay Attention! Collective production Information Source: Pay Attention! Collective | eventbrite

Vienintelis Lietuvoje profesionalus improvizacijos teatras KITAS KAMPAS atvyksta į DUBLINĄ! Surengti improvizacijos pasirodymą lėktuve 10-ies kilometrų aukštyje ir sumušti aukščiausios improvizacijos rekordą. Be sustojimo improvizuoti 7-ių valandų trukmės improvizacijų maratone. Šokti iš parašiuto tiesiai į vestuvių šventę, vilkint Elvio Preslio kostiumu. Gauti vienintelio profesionalaus improvizacijos teatro Lietuvoje statusą. Pasirodymo metu girdėti 2-jų tūkstančių žiūrovų juoką. Tai dalykai, iš kurių susideda svajonės. Tai – 15 metų improvizacijos teatro KITAS KAMPAS istorijų! Skamba neįtikėtinai? Viskas tikėtina ten, kur žaidžiama ir improvizuojama, kur gyvenimas švenčiamas kasdien, kur sakoma TAIP! Kultinis ir azartiškas improvizacijų šou GERO JUOKO DOZĖ - tai unikali, kiekvieną kartą vis kitokia patirtis, pripildyta juoku, gera nuotaika ir netikėtumais! Teatriniai žaidimai, netikėti personažai ir nenuspėjamos situacijos gimsta scenoje ČIA ir DABAR, be iš anksto parašyto scenarijaus, todėl į GERO JUOKO DOZĘ galima eiti tiek kartų, kiek norisi, nes kiekvienas spektaklis yra vienintelis ir nepakartojamas. Improvizacijos meistrai, profesionalūs aktoriai Kirilas Glušajevas, Audrius Bružas ir Martynas Nedzinskas be iš anksto paruošto scenarijaus improvizuoja ir žiūrovų pasiūlymus paverčia teatrinėmis improvizacijomis. „Juokas, gera nuotaika, azartiškumas, profesionalumas, komandiškumas ir pasitikėjimas – yra pagrindinės mūsų komandos vertybės, kuriomis vadovaujamės savo teatro komandoje ir kurias jau 15 metų skleidžiame savo žiūrovams. Tegul šie elementai sklinda kaip naujas gėrio virusas mūsų žiūrovams!“, – apie jubiliejinį teatro sezoną pasakoja teatro vadovas Audrius Bružas. Susitikime švęsti gyvenimo didžiausiame improvizacijų šou GERO JUOKO DOZĖ! Information Source: AURORA PROJECT | eventbrite

If you get excited by names such as Judy Garland, Mario Lanza, Julie Andrews or Michael Crawford, BellaMusica.ie is presenting some of their greatest musical hits and other popular songs in an exciting programme on Saturday 2nd November at 8pm. Good old hits from musicals such as My Fair Lady, The King and I, and Les Miserables will be included in this concert with soprano Bláthnaid Nicholson and tenor John Rownan, accompanied on piano by Connor Wilcox. Date: Saturday 2nd November. Location: Lutherhaus 24 Adelaide Road Dublin 2. Doors: 7.45pm for an 8pm start. Seating: Choose your own seat on arrival. Parking: There is usually plenty of street parking available just outside. Prices Reduced thanks to our Sponsors: LowerFees.ie and SpecialGifts.ie Tickets from €14-€18 + Booking fee Organised by Bellamusica.ie Information Source: Bella Musica Ireland | eventbrite

Club Valentine is proud to present "Return To Club Howl" at Shaku Maku in Dublin. This highly anticipated event will take place on November 2, 2024, at 192 Rathmines Road Lower, D06 Y3E8 Dublin. Join us for an unforgettable night filled with music, dancing, and excitement. Tickets are available for €11.70. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to experience the vibrant nightlife of Dublin at Club Howl.

Information: All players of National Squad/Pathway & Performance IJA members must attend. Club coaches are more than welcome. Bring plenty of water, snacks & a great attitude to train hard. All advanced Cadets and above (15+) are invited to attend, but please get approval from your provincial/ club coaches beforehand. International players and members of the EJU& IJF are welcome to join upon affiliation card/ID. Times & layout: 10am Check-In 10:30am - 12pm Ne Waza 12-12:30 - Lunch 12:30-1:30 - Anti-Doping Workshop (All National Squad Members Must Attend - Coaches Advised to Attend) 1:30-3:30 Tachi Waza Information Source: National Squad Performance team | eventbrite

What are legends without heroes? Those characters that have gone before us but are eternal. Heroes are made through their deeds but live on through the tales we tell. Join us on the 3rd of November at 2.30pm in the James Joyce Centre with acclaimed Dublin based artist Kiki Na Art as she hosts a Legendary Workshop for children. As her own handcrafted jewellery and artwork has demonstrated Kiki is all about being proud of our heroes, so who better than to invite children to tell stories and use their imagination to create their own artworks based upon inspirational people in their lives. Be they the characters of old in Irish Folklore or family members and friends which have changed the world for the better- heroes, young and old, past and present will be celebrated in a kaleidoscope of colour of the page. All art materials will be supplied. Suitable for 6+ About Kiki na Art Dublin born artist Ciarna Pham, who works under the name KIKI NA ART is the creator of unique pieces of handcrafted jewellery which have been gaining quite a bit of attention in recent times. The idea behind the jewellery is to allow people to wear and show their own modern icons, ranging from musical icons such as Bowie, artists such as Frida Kahlo, political figures, writers, actors, vintage images and even old photos. This year Fable with thanks to The Arts Council, commissioned Kiki to bring some of the iconic creatures mythical Irish legends to life. Suitable for ages 6 + One ticket includes entry for one child and one adult. Information Source: Fable Family Festival | eventbrite

Topps Match Attax Tour Come join us at RDS, Dublin for the ultimate trading card event! The Topps Match Attax Tour is where all the action happens for collectors and fans alike. Get ready to swap, trade, and compete with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, this event is perfect for all ages. Don't miss out on the chance to score that rare card you've been searching for! You’ll get to... Meet famous football influencersEnter competitions to win epic Match Attax prizes & signed player shirtsPlay our football skills challengesSee YouTube star GBW rip open packs liveWatch our amazing football freestylerLearn skills with Coach CainSwap cards in our trading area with other collectorsTake part in fun games and quizzesPlease note that adults must be accompanied by at least one child to enter the venue. Information Source: Topps | eventbrite

We're back with another Sesh for you guys! ☘️ How will it work? 🧐 This class will begin with a warm-up followed by a choreography taught by our choreographers to an Irish Artist ☘️ Style of dance will be hiphop 💃🏽 Once everyone has learned the choreography, we will have a videographer to record various groups! This time we will have the artist of the song joining us for vibes and sesh towards the end 🤩 where we will have some food and drinks to celebrate after provided by us but feel free to bring your own also! 🍔🍻 Where? 📍 @Indance School - The Barley House, 8 North City, The Liberties, Dublin When? 📆 Sunday 3rd November 5pm - 8pm! Follow us @shamrockbeats for more and keep an eye on our page for more 👀 * No refunds will be available* #shamrockbeats #dance #choreographer #hiphop #Irishmusic #afro #mindthestep #dancers #dublin #danceclass #sesh #shamrockbeatssesh Information Source: eventbrite

TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER Doors 8pm / Show at 8:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening. Eric Lalor Eric Lalor is a stand-up comedian working on the Irish and UK comedy circuit. He has performed in every major comedy festival in the land including The Cat Laughs, Vodafone Comedy Festival, Electric Picnic, Body & Soul, Galway Comedy Festival and has twice won Irish Comedian of the Year. Now together with Willa White are topping the Irish podcast charts with their hilarious show You Must Be Jokin' PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS! Your host for the night: Damo Clark Aussie Damo Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, his last solo show toured all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia plus guest spots in the US. Clark has featured in Comedy Central’s Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV’s Republic of Telly, I Dare Ya, Comedy Central’s Seann Walsh World and wrote and co-starred in Virgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy Club TV series. “The world’s wittiest machine gun” The Scotsman “Clarky could just get up and say what happened that day and it’d be f**king hilarious” Jim Jefferies WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (8:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

If you are writing, or want to write, and you need some expert advice our pop-up 15 minute writing clinic is for you. Book a one-to-one, face-to-face, session with the clinician of your choice by clicking here Aingeala Flannery - ProseStephen James Smith - PoetryMuireann Ní Chíobháin - Writing for childrenFerdia McAnna - ScreenwritingDarren Murphy - Writing for the stageSpaces are strictly limited to 3 clinics per practitioner, so book early! Book a one-to-one, face-to-face, session with the clinician of your choice by clicking here This event is a partnership between Dublin Book Festival and Dublin City University as part of The Artist and The City, a day-long public symposium focussing on Dublin’s Northside. Aingeala Flannery is the 2024 Writer in Residence at Dublin City University. Her critically acclaimed novel The Amusements won both the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year at Listowel Writers’ Week 2023 and the John McGahern Prize. Aingeala was awarded a Literature Bursary by the Arts Council of Ireland in 2020 and 2021. She is a former Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair winner. In 2019, her short story Visiting Hours won the Harper’s Bazaar Short Story Prize, while her personal essays have been published by Paper Visual Art (PVA) and have been broadcast on RTÉ Radio One. Aingeala is deputy publisher of The Dublin Review and the producer/presenter of The Dublin Review Podcast. She holds an MA in Journalism from DCU and an MFA in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. - Stephen James Smith, born in Dublin, is an Irish poet, writer, performer, playwright, and educator. Their short poetry films have captivated millions, earning them the opportunity to perform alongside notable names like Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Patti Smith, Shane MacGowan, Bono (U2), Imelda May, and Glen Hansard. With close to 1,000 gigs worldwide over the past 20 years in locations from Ballydehob to Bangkok, and significant performances at venues like Glastonbury, the Radio City Music Hall, New York, the Nuyorican Poetry Café, the Centre Culturel Irlandais (Paris), and the Barbican and Palladium (London). Stephen has demonstrated a commanding presence on the stage. As a recording artist, Stephen’s work has been lauded both nationally and internationally, leading to Stephen being dubbed “Dublin’s unofficial poet laureate. Acknowledging that success is a blend of luck, hard work, and subjectivity, Stephen invites you to form your own opinions about their work. - Muireann Ní Chíobháin is the Irish language Writer-in-Residence at DCU. She has written five Irish-language books for children, which have been published by FutaFata: Scúnc agus Smúirín, three books in the Eoinín series, and Gealach agus Grian. Muireann has also developed and written many television programmes for young people which can be seen on TG4, RTÉjr, Amazon Prime and Apple TV and was a commissioning editor and executive producer of children’s animation and drama for the launch of Irish language children’s television channel Cúla 4. The clinics she is providing are for people interested in writing for children in English or Irish. - Ferdia Mac Anna has worked as a television producer/director, journalist, magazine editor, filmmaker, creative writing facilitator and lecturer. At present, he lectures in screenwriting at DCU. He produced the Bafta-winning children’s drama series, ‘Custer’s Last Stand-Up’ (bbc 2000-2002) and ‘Seacht’ (2007, tg4). His feature film ‘Dannyboy’ won best film at Birmingham Film Festival.For some years he toured ireland as lead singer and songwriter with first Rocky de Valera and The Gravediggers (1977-79/2005-2008) and Rocky de Valera and The Rhythm Kings (1980-83). Now and then, he still rock and rolls. He has written three novels , ‘The Last of the High Kings’ (made into a movie starring Gabriel Byrne, Jared Leto and Christina Ricci), ‘The Ship Inspector’ and ‘Cartoon City’ plus two memoirs, ‘Baldhead’(Raven Arts) and ‘The Rocky Years’ (Hodder Headline, 2006). He has written one poem. - Darren Murphy is a playwright, essayist, and academic, and has been produced in the West End, Off-Broadway, Dublin, Belfast, Derry, and Edinburgh. Plays include: X’ntigone (MAC, Belfast, and The Peacock, Dublin); Bunny’s Vendetta (UK City of Culture, Derry); Irish Blood, English Heart (Trafalgar Studios, West End); and Tabloid Caligula, (Arcola, London, and the Off-Broadway Festival at E59E, New York). He was associate playwright at the Abbey Theatre in 2018 and is currently under commission to the Lime Tree in Limerick. He was appointed a Ciaran Carson Writing in the City Fellow 2022-23, for the Seamus Heaney Centre, Belfast, and has taught playwriting at QUB for the Irish Writers Centre, the Abbey Theatre, and at Griffith College for CAPA. He is currently Assistant Professor in Creative Writing at DCU. The Playwright & the Pugilist, an essay, was published by The Tangerine. His plays are published by Methuen and Oberon. - Information Source: Dublin City University | eventbrite

Edward King-Tenison and Lady Louisa (Anson) Tenison were crucial figures in the cultural history of Ireland's mid-nineteenth century. He a pioneer photographer and experimental scientist in that new field, while also a governmental representative on various levels; she a significant chronicler of their journeys together, and a directive figure in various manual arts...and in the way they carried out their lives. A view of their vital experience together amounts to a survey of several of the most significant cultural phenomena of their time, seen within a historico-political context of turmoil in mid-nineteenth-century Ireland and the continent. Delivered by Professor Lee Fontanella Information Source: National Library of Ireland | eventbrite

The Pod is coming back to Dublin! Big Jim, Goodey and producer Rob will be heading over to Ireland on the 6th November in our favourite away game city. The event will be on in the Harcourt Hotel and doors open at 18.30. Should be a cracking night, so get your tickets early as the even always sells out. Information Source: The Rugby Pod | eventbrite

Mark the dates! The premier Wind Energy Trade Show 2024 is all set to blow everyone away in the bustling city of Dublin. Taking place at the renowned RDS Main Arena in County Dublin, Ireland, this event is slated to run from November 6th to November 7th, 2024. A haven for industry professionals, the trade show promises to showcase some of the latest innovations in wind energy. Not to mention, it's the perfect platform for networking, sharing ideas, and staying atop the ever-evolving market trends. With experts from around the globe converging on this grand event, attendees can expect to be swept off their feet with engaging exhibitions, insightful discussions, and groundbreaking presentations. Let's not forget, Dublin's vibrant atmosphere and hospitality are just the icing on the cake. So, gather up the colleagues and get ready to make a beeline for the RDS Main Arena - because when it comes to the future of wind energy, the Wind Energy Trade Show 2024 is where it's at!

A 90 minute interactive session on writing about place with DCU Writer in Residence Aingeala Flannery. Discussion, writing exercises, group participation. Limited to 12 participants. This event is a partnership between Dublin Book Festival and Dublin City University as part of The Artist and The City, a day-long public symposium focussing on Dublin’s Northside. Aingeala Flannery is the 2024 Writer in Residence at Dublin City University. Her critically acclaimed novel The Amusements won both the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year at Listowel Writers’ Week 2023 and the John McGahern Prize. Aingeala was awarded a Literature Bursary by the Arts Council of Ireland in 2020 and 2021. She is a former Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair winner. In 2019, her short story Visiting Hours won the Harper’s Bazaar Short Story Prize, while her personal essays have been published by Paper Visual Art (PVA) and have been broadcast on RTÉ Radio One. Aingeala is deputy publisher of The Dublin Review and the producer/presenter of The Dublin Review Podcast. She holds an MA in Journalism from DCU and an MFA in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. Information Source: Dublin City University | eventbrite

Open Mic Event: Lunchtime in the library. Bite-sized readings, eight performers, five minutes each—when the bell rings, the mic moves! The event concludes with a special tour to the library balcony for a stunning view over Dublin’s Northside. Presented in partnership with the Dublin Book Festival and Dublin City University as part of The Artist and The City symposium. Aingeala Flannery is the 2024 Writer in Residence at Dublin City University. Her critically acclaimed novel The Amusements won both the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year at Listowel Writers’ Week 2023 and the John McGahern Prize. Aingeala was awarded a Literature Bursary by the Arts Council of Ireland in 2020 and 2021. She is a former Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair winner. In 2019, her short story Visiting Hours won the Harper’s Bazaar Short Story Prize, while her personal essays have been published by Paper Visual Art (PVA) and have been broadcast on RTÉ Radio One. Aingeala is deputy publisher of The Dublin Review and the producer/presenter of The Dublin Review Podcast. She holds an MA in Journalism from DCU and an MFA in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. Information Source: Dublin City University | eventbrite

Presented in association with Dublin Book Festival, Introductions | Céadlínte is a Poetry Ireland showcase of 18 of the most exciting new poets writing in English and Irish on the island of Ireland today. The poets were selected by Stephen Sexton and Aifric MacAodha. We’ll have a musical guest along on the night. Introductions | Is sárthaispeántas d’Eigse Eireann é Céadlínte de 18 de na filí nua is spreagúla atá ag scríobh i mBéarla agus i nGaeilge ar oileán na hÉireann sa lá atá inniu ann. Roghnaigh Stephen Sexton agus Aifric MacAodha filí na bliana seo. Seinnfidh ceoltóir den scoth in eineacht leis na filí. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

In partnership with the Irish Film Institute. In Dear Orson Welles & Other Essays (The Irish Pages Press), acclaimed director and writer Mark Cousins reflects on his prolific career in filmmaking, meditating on the philosophers, writers, actors and films that have influenced him. The essays are in conversation with iconic artistic figures including Orson Welles and Pier Paolo Pasolini. Join Mark in conversation with Grainne Humphreys. This event will be followed by a screening of I Am Belfast, introduced by Mark - tickets purchased separately from IFI box office. P lease note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

Scileanna Scríbhneoireachta sa Ghaeilge don tSraith Shinsearach le Vernon Ó Buachalla (Baile Átha Cliath) Déardaoin 07/11/24, 19:00 - 20:30 Moltaí agus straitéisí le cabhrú le daltaí maidir leis an gceapadóireacht ag leibhéal na hArdteistiméireachta le Vernon Ó Buachalla, iar-scrúdaitheoir Spásanna teoranta do 60 - cláraigh go luath. Information Source: An Gréasán | eventbrite

ADULT TAP LESSONS in DUBLIN Location: Inchicore Community Sports Centre, Presbytery, Bulfin Rd, Dublin 8 THURSDAYS Nov 7th - Dec 5th (5 classes) 6-7pm: Beginner/Improver Tap (€60) 7-8pm: NEW! Tap Jam & Play (All Levels) (€20) 8-9pm - Intermediate/Advanced Tap (€60) (Note - these courses were originally scheduled to begin on Sept 19th, but have been postponed until November 7th) DETAILS: BEGINNER/IMPROVER course is ideal for complete beginners, dancers who only know a few tap steps or styles, and students with only a year or so of tap experience. This course will focus on improving your tap technique, learning new steps, fun combinations and choreography. Each week builds upon what you learned the week before, giving you time to practice and perfect each new skill! NEW! TAP JAM & PLAY is a new addition to my tap courses: an hour focused on improvisation, musicality, and expressing yourself through rhythm! All levels of tap student are encouraged to take part, as we explore new ways to approach the dance, our connections to the music, and to each other. All activities are grounded in play, curiousity, and community. If you find the idea of improvising or creating tap choreography intimidating -- you're in the right place! INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED class is for students who have already taken at least two years tap lessons, or by invitation from the teacher. This class will feature technique and choreography variations to suit different levels of dancer, incorporating more complex rhythms, musicality, and a variety of styles! If you are unsure which level you should pick, please contact Colleen for advice! FAQs What ages are welcome in class? Tap classes are intended for ages 18+ . I often have a wide age range in my classes, with students in their teens up to their 60s! What are my transport options for getting to and from the class? Dublin Bus: G1 & G2 (formerly buses 13 and 40) Luas Red Line: Goldenbridge or Drimnagh Parking: Free street parking Do I need my own tap shoes? What should I wear to class? Students are expected to buy their own tap shoes, a basic pair costs about €35 at Dance World (on Parnell St or in Ranelagh). If you would like to try a few classes before investing in tap shoes, I recommend wearing shoes with a smooth, non-rubbery sole, that has a separate heel and toe (like brogues, not flats). Dress comfortably, you'll work up a sweat! And bring a water bottle! How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Contact dance instructor Colleen by phone at 086-451-5833, or by email at colleen@tapdancedublin.com I booked into the class, but now I can't go! Can I get a refund? Course fees are fully refundable up until 6 November 2024. I booked into the wrong class! What should I do? Email Colleen at colleen@tapdancedublin.com and specify which class you actually want, and she will transfer your booking, provided the class is not full. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Please either bring your printed ticket, or have it on your phone. Can I attend class on a drop-in basis? Priority entry goes to students purchasing the full course, however drop-ins are welcome when space is available. Drop-in rate is €15 per class, cash only at the door. Feel free to contact Colleen for availability. How can I find out about future tap courses? Join my mailing list at http://eepurl.com/bJUzjT ! Information Source: Tap Dance Dublin - Colleen Werle | eventbrite

DUBLIN..Joy Is Coming! You will never get a more badass squad than this comedy one! SENATOR MOST DISTINGUISHED. Live in Dublin! Join us for an unforgettable night of: music | comedy | dance | delicious food | networking. Information Source: Virtual Events Ireland | eventbrite

Dun Laoghaire Guitar Night returns to the Eblana Club on Friday 8th November featuring classical guitarist John Feeley and Jimmy Smyth / Donal Kirk duo (blues/Americana) Under 18s are allowed if accompanied by an adult. Please arrive on time (doors 7.30, music at 8.) This is a listening event. John​ Feeley John Feeley had been described by the Washington Post as 'Ireland's leading classical guitarist' and by Michael Dervan in the Irish Times as 'a trailblazer...when it comes to the guitar and guitar-playing in Ireland'. Feeley studied at Trinity College, Dublin, Queens College of the City University, New York, and The National University of Ireland, Maynooth, where he graduated with a PhD in music. He has taught at the American Institute of Guitar, New York, Memphis State University, the Conservatory of Music, Dublin Institute of Technology and the Royal Irish Academy of Music. In addition to his solo and chamber music concerts, Feeley has performed widely with orchestra: with The American Symphony at Carnegie Hall, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, the Ulster Orchestra, and the Irish Chamber Orchestra, among others. He has won a number of prizes in international competitions, including the Special Award for interpretation in the Mauro Giuliani competition, Italy. Highly regarded for his performance of new works by Irish composers, he has had many works written for him, which include Guitar Concertos by Jerome de Bromhead, Eric Sweeney and Brent Parker; Quintets for Guitar and String Quartet by Andrew Shiels and Brent Parker; Four Pieces by Jane O’ Leary; a solo Guitar Sonata and Flute and Guitar duo, In Winter Light, by John Buckley; a number of works by David Fennessy, John McLachlan and Ciaran Farrell. The American composer, Robert Newell, has also written an extended solo guitar work for him. He is a regular performer at many international guitar festivals and has made recordings with K-Tel, Gael-Linn Records, CBA Classics, Ossiain Records, Castle Communications, a highly acclaimed CD of contemporary Irish music with Blackbox Music, England and a CD of the music of Irish composer John Buckley with the German company, Celestial Harmonies. He has also recorded with the Chieftains and famous Spanish Soprano Montserrat Caballes. He is also well known for his own delightful guitar arrangements of Irish music which appear on several of his many recordings. Concerts have taken him around the world and include appearances at the Sydney Opera House, the Old Opera House, Frankfurt, the L'Arena in Verona, and New York’s Carnegie Hall. Jimmy Smyth / Donal Kirk duo Navan native Jimmy Smyth once turned down an offer from Phil Lynott to join Thin Lizzy and was nominated for a Grammy in 1989. Jimmy has been playing guitar since he was 7 years old, initially with his father’s dance bands and later when his growing interest in rock and blues led him to form his own band at school. The first Jimmy Smyth band was formed when he was in his early teens, and opened for Thin Lizzy, Bees Make Honey, Horslips, and Frankie Miller. He was a guitarist/singer with The Bogey Boys from 1979 to 1983 and recorded several singles and two albums. He featured heavily in ‘Best Guitarist’ polls on Hot Press Magazine around this time, alongside guitarists like the Edge and Rory Gallagher. He is a Grammy-Nominee for his work with US Artist Toni Childs. The legendary guitarist has worked with some of the world’s finest musicians, including Van Morrison, Tony Childs, Roger Daltrey, Curtis Steigers, Chaka Khan, Lisa Stanfield, Gilbert O’ Sullivan, John Scofield and Jon Lord from Deep Purple with whom he played the 'Concerto for group and Orchestra' the year before he died! In the late 70s, Jimmy fronted the legendary Bogey Boys, who had U2 as their support!! Nowadays Jimmy plays also with The RTE Concert Orchestra, Frances Black, Donal Kirk and Mary Coughlan. As a producer, he has produced albums for The Spirit of Eden, Bonnie Tyler, Toni Childs, Rob Strong, Don Baker and Frances Black and composed music for the movies When the Sky Falls (2000) and Silent Grace (2002) and for the Fellowship of The Ring (2003) videogame. He has also recorded/played with Roger Daltrey, Curtis Stigers, Chaka Khan, Lisa Stansfield, Van Morrison Gilbert O’Sullivan and Reba McEntire. Jimmy has been Musical Director for RTE TV shows, and regularly performs with the RTE Concert Orchestra, the RTESO, The Ulster Orchestra and many others. Jimmy is very much in demand for touring/recording and, when not on the road can regularly be seen playing rock and roots or Jazz Rock with Fusion band ‘Spectrum’. Donal Kirk is a seasoned musician with an extraordinary talent. Donal is a great vocalist and, while likened to the styling of Michael McDonald, this still does not do him justice. Donal started playing solo gigs over 30 years ago. He started a band called JC's Soul Search with ex members of Granny's Intentions, then went on to join Dublin blues band, The Business, leaving to form a band with Brian Downey - Thin Lizzy's drummer. During these years, he kept doing his solo gigs. Now he still does both solo, duo and band gigs. Donal currently sings and plays guitar in a well established duo with Jimmy Smyth. Information Source: Mark Kilcoyne | eventbrite

In this session, join acclaimed short story writer Wendy Erskine, where you'll be looking at how pop videos on YouTube - and the ways people respond to them - generate so many possibilities relating to how short stories can be constructed. And, you'll be considering Chekhov and what we can learn from his genius. This writing workshop should be rigorous, fun and suitable for everyone. Those with no experience of writing are particularly welcome! This workshop will take place in the LitLab on the 4th floor of MoLI. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite

Silver Threads are launching their journal of life-writing for senior writers. In this first issue, people who started writing late in life share excerpts of their memoirs, short stories and essays. These snippets of ordinary lives are a precious legacy for a new generation, sharing knowledge and experiences rooted in time and place, bringing to life families, neighbourhoods, life unfolding and many little joys. Enjoy readings and join discussions about memories, lifestories and writing in older age. This is a free event.Alternatively, by choosing a donation ticket to any amount, you would be contributing towards keeping DBF events accessible for all. Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website. To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. Information Source: Dublin Book Festival | eventbrite