Featured Events in Dublin in March, 2025 (June Updated)

Join very busy, very famous international cabaret star Mark T Cox for a juicy hour of comedy, filth, and pop bangers as he explores the joys and horrors of contemporary gay life in rural Ireland. Fresh from the fame and success of Edinburgh and Dublin Fringe Festival, Paddy Daddy is coming back to Bewley's this March. In his charming soft boy style, Mark shares tales of school scandals, secret affairs, and too many late-night kisses in a Ford Fiesta. With original music and plenty of sing-along moments from pop icons - J Lo, Kylie, and of course, The Corrs. This is one for the gays, the girlies, and your newly woke Irish Mammy. Kick off your Paddy's Day early. ONE NIGHT ONLY. Don't miss it! NB - There are two showings of Paddy Daddy on the night - 6pm + 8pm - make sure you select your preferred time when booking. ★★★★ 'Gloriously camp cabaret' - The Irish Times ★★★★★ 'A consummate pro when dealing with an audience' - The Reviews Hub ★★★★ 'Cox’s comedic timing is cheek-achingly funny' - Entertainment Now ★★★★ 'A nostalgia fuelled warm hug of surprisingly tender-hearted filth and raw honesty' - Brig News Information Source: Mark T Cox | eventbrite

SATURDAY 8TH MARCH Doors 9pm / Show at 9:30pm SHARP 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 the gift of festive laughs all evening long. Micky Bartlett After a phenomenal 2023, Micky Bartlett brings his quick-fire stand-upDublin. The Lurgan comedy colossus has been selling out shows all over the world! Fresh from a sold out tour of Australia, now he’s here at the Craic Den! Bulletproof **** - Chortle A very funny man - Patrick Kielty Consistently funny - Adam Hills Bartlett is without doubt one of the finest comedy talents this country has ever produced - Belfast Live Hatty Preston Hatty is a London-born, Chicago-built comedian. In London she is a regular at comedy clubs across the city and was the 2018 winner of ‘Breakin Thru’ stand up competition. Whilst in Chicago she was a regular at all major comedy venues: Laugh Factory, Zanies, Comedy Bar and Second City. She has opened for major US comics such as Mike E Winfield (Zanies, Rosemont), Hunter Hill (Greenhouse Theatre, Chicago) and Eddie Ifft (Zanies Chicago). She has featured at venues across the US including: The Virgil, Los Angeles; The Comedy Bar, Nashville and comedy festivals across the US such as Cleveland, Ohio; Iowa City, Iowa; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Raleigh, North Carolina. As an actress, Hatty is best known for playing Princess Maribel in Lionsgate’s ‘The Royals’ on E! Entertainment and for originating the role of Minty in Jennifer Saunders’s ‘Viva Forever!’ in London’s West End. Aideen McQueen Aideen McQueen is one of the brightest sparks in the new generation of Irish comics. She’s sassy, saucy and side-splittingly funny. Aideen appears regularly on RTE, TG4, BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Radio 4. She is one of the resident comperes at the world famous International Comedy Club in Dublin and has appeared alongside Sean Hughes, Reginald D Hunter, Ardal O’ Hanon, Dylan Moran, Johnny Vegas, Phil Kay and Frankie Boyle. She has performed at many festivals including The Vodafone Comedy Festival, The Electric Picnic Festival and Prague Comedy Festival. Featuring Deanne Ortiz 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

SATURDAY 8TH MARCH Doors 7pm / Show at 7:30pm SHARP 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 the gift of festive laughs all evening long. Micky Bartlett After a phenomenal 2023, Micky Bartlett brings his quick-fire stand-upDublin. The Lurgan comedy colossus has been selling out shows all over the world! Fresh from a sold out tour of Australia, now he’s here at the Craic Den! Bulletproof **** - Chortle A very funny man - Patrick Kielty Consistently funny - Adam Hills Bartlett is without doubt one of the finest comedy talents this country has ever produced - Belfast Live Hatty Preston Hatty is a London-born, Chicago-built comedian. In London she is a regular at comedy clubs across the city and was the 2018 winner of ‘Breakin Thru’ stand up competition. Whilst in Chicago she was a regular at all major comedy venues: Laugh Factory, Zanies, Comedy Bar and Second City. She has opened for major US comics such as Mike E Winfield (Zanies, Rosemont), Hunter Hill (Greenhouse Theatre, Chicago) and Eddie Ifft (Zanies Chicago). She has featured at venues across the US including: The Virgil, Los Angeles; The Comedy Bar, Nashville and comedy festivals across the US such as Cleveland, Ohio; Iowa City, Iowa; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Raleigh, North Carolina. As an actress, Hatty is best known for playing Princess Maribel in Lionsgate’s ‘The Royals’ on E! Entertainment and for originating the role of Minty in Jennifer Saunders’s ‘Viva Forever!’ in London’s West End. Aideen McQueen Aideen McQueen is one of the brightest sparks in the new generation of Irish comics. She’s sassy, saucy and side-splittingly funny. Aideen appears regularly on RTE, TG4, BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Radio 4. She is one of the resident comperes at the world famous International Comedy Club in Dublin and has appeared alongside Sean Hughes, Reginald D Hunter, Ardal O’ Hanon, Dylan Moran, Johnny Vegas, Phil Kay and Frankie Boyle. She has performed at many festivals including The Vodafone Comedy Festival, The Electric Picnic Festival and Prague Comedy Festival. Featuring Deanne Ortiz 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

THURSDAY 9TH MARCH Doors 7:30pm / Show at 8pm 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 the gift of festive laughs all evening long. Mickey Bartlett After a phenomenal 2023, Micky Bartlett brings his quick-fire stand-upDublin. The Lurgan comedy colossus has been selling out shows all over the world! Fresh from a sold out tour of Australia, now he’s here at the Craic Den! Bulletproof **** - Chortle A very funny man - Patrick Kielty Consistently funny - Adam Hills Bartlett is without doubt one of the finest comedy talents this country has ever produced - Belfast Live Shawn Uyosa Shawn Uyosa is a Nigerian born Irish citizen who has been performing stand up comedy since he was 17 years old. He has since performed in England and all over Ireland including Dublin, Galway and Cork. Shawn was selected to be in the regional showcase for the BBC New Comedy Awards, was a Leinster finalist in a comedy competition for RTE called Stand up and be Funny and won the Best New Act competition at the Bray Comedy Festival in 2020. Plus Ellie Horgan and Special Guests! 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 (8pm). 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

MONDAY 10TH MARCH 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 laughs all evening long. Martin Angolo Martin Angolo’s mix of one-liners and silly observations has gained millions of views online. A regular at all the main comedy clubs all over Ireland and the UK, he's one of Ireland's best joke-writers and has written for BBC radio, TG4 and has performed on Sky TV, Virgin Media TV and currently streaming on Amazon Prime’s Last One Laughing hosted by Graham Norton. Martin is an act not to be missed. Martin’s quickfire wit and razor sharp reactions, coupled with his boundless on-stage energy and enthusiasm, make him an act to watch out for. Krank.ie Ger Staunton Described by the International Comedy Club in Dublin as “One of the best comedy writers in Ireland”, Ger’s material is meticulously crafted and delivered in the kind of playful, tongue-in-cheek style that endears him to audiences of all ages and demographics. Staunton has been performing all over Ireland and the UK as well as doing shows in Brussels, Barcelona, Berlin and is currently working towards his 2nd Edinburgh Fringe Festival show. Incredibly funny The Examiner 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

TU Dublin Conservatoire is thrilled to present a rare performance of all three of Johannes Brahms violin sonatas! These works are at the cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire, they are rarely performed as a set. Violinist Gillian Williams and pianist Andreas Ioannides take the stage to perform some of the greatest and most challenging music in the chamber music repertoire! When: Monday, March 10th @ 19:30Where: TU Dublin Concert Hall, East Quad, Grangegorman D07 XFF2Programme Sonate no. 1 in G major Sonate no. 2 in A major Sonate no. 3 in d minor Information Source: TU Dublin Conservatoire | eventbrite

The Brahms Sonatas for Violin and Piano are at the cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire and are rarely performed as a set. Conservatoire lecturers Gillian Williams (violin) and Andreas Ioannides (piano) take to the stage to perform some of the greatest and most challenging music for violin and piano. When: Monday, March 10th @ 19:30 Where: TU Dublin Concert Hall, East Quad, Grangegorman D07 XFF2 ProgrammeJohannes Brahms (1833-1897) Violin Sonata no. 1 in G major, op. 78 Violin Sonata no. 2 in A major, op. 100 Violin Sonata no. 3 in D minor, op. 108 ANDREAS IOANNIDES Cypriot pianist Andreas Ioannides seeks to share his passion for great music and music-making through a multifaceted career dedicated to performance, interpretation, and teaching of the piano. He has made concert appearances throughout Europe, Asia, North and South America, including performances at Boston Symphony Hall, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Berlin Konzerthaus, the Seoul Arts Center, the Temppeliaukio Kirkko in Helsinki and the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro. As soloist he has performed under such maestros as Neil Varon, David Effron, Paul Nadler and Roberto Tibiriçá. A devoted chamber musician, he has collaborated with esteemed artists including John Sharp, Joseph Swensen, Atar Arad, Mark Kaplan, Peter Stumpf, the Fry Street Quartet, and composer PQ Phan. Andreas has received enthusiastic reviews by the Boston Globe and his performances have been broadcast on television and radio across three continents. Having been a prize winner in the BNDES International Piano Competition in Rio de Janeiro and the Hastings International Piano Competition in the UK, he has more recently turned his attention to recording projects, including a 2-disc album released by NAXOS in 2020 in honor of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. Andreas is currently Lecturer of Piano and Chamber Music at the Dublin Conservatoire (Technological University of Dublin) and has previously served as Lecturer of Piano at Munster Technological University in Cork, Ireland and at Indiana State University, USA. He is also the founder and Artistic Director of ChamberFest Brown County, a chamber music festival that seeks to inspire audiences in rural Indiana with classical music performance and education of the highest caliber. He holds a Doctor of Music degree from Indiana University, mentored by legendary pianist Menahem Pressler. Additional teachers include Vladimir Viardo and Natalya Antonova. GILLIAN WILLIAMS One of Ireland's most accomplished violinists, Dublin-born Gillian Williams studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London under Professor David Takeno. In 1991 she successfully completed her postgraduate studies. As a student,she won all major competitions in Ireland, as well as the Louis Pesckai Memorial Prize at Guildhall for virtuoso playing. Commanding a wide-ranging repertoire, her characteristic warmth,intensity and clarity of tone have won her praise from audiences and critics alike.She has performed extensively throughout Ireland,as well as Britain,America and Italy while her numerous solo performances at the NCH,Dublin,St James'Piccadilly etc, have included concerti by Mozart,Vivaldi, Bruch, Tchaikovsky with conductors Colman Pearce,Gerhardt Markson and David Seaman. In her many recitals and broadcasts she has collaborated with renowned pianists Roger Vignoles, Philippe Cassard, Bernard Lansky (complete Brahms Sonatas at the National Gallery of Ireland-2005) and singers Regina Nathan and Mary Sheridan de Bruin. She regularly appears with her husband, cellist Arun Rao as the DUO CHAGALL. The duo gave World Premieres of works by Raymond Deane and Rhona Clarke (2000,2001) and is one of Ireland's longest running chamber group, also performing concerto repertoire (Brahms, Delius, Mozart) with the NSOI and other Irish orchestras. Ms Williams was leader and co-leader of the NSOI, RTE CO and ICO as well as festival and sessions orchestras. She is permanent leader of the Orlando Chamber Orchestra with whom she also featured as soloist in the 2006 MOZART Celebrations at the NCH and National Gallery of Ireland under its director Ite O'Donovan. Information Source: TU Dublin Conservatoire | eventbrite

As part of a series of celebratory events marking the naming of the Eavan Boland Library, an ‘In Conversation’ with poets Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin and Katie Donovan will take place on Tuesday, 11th March 4.30pm-5.30pm in Regent House, Trinity College Dublin (right at Front Arch). Eavan Boland’s poetry invites us to see the world 'in a different light'. Throughout her career as a poet she has illuminated many aspects of life’s experiences, throwing light on ordinary lives we often don’t see in plain sight. As one of Ireland’s foremost contemporary poets, the panelists will discuss her rich legacy. The event will be chaired by Dr Rosie Lavan, and is hosted by the Library of Trinity College in collaboration with the School of English. All are welcome, students, staff, alumni and the public. Information Source: The Library of Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin | eventbrite

Get ready for a magical night at Disney Trivia hosted by Last Call Trivia! From classic animated films to Pixar favorites, test your knowledge of the beloved franchise while sipping on marvelous cocktails and sharing delicious bites at The Goat with your friends and family. Grab your ears, sprinkle some fairy dust, and let the magic begin! Information Source: Lifestyle Communities | eventbrite

Feed the need for musical hilarity with this delicious sci-fi smash hit musical comedy about a man-eating plant! Oatlands College, in association with Rockford Mannor, brings this classic comedy to life in their Annual Musical Extravaganza! Your friends and family will delight in the energetic performances, memorable songs and lively dances that have made 'Little Shop of Horrors' a beloved Broadway and Hollywood Musical favourite that has favourite has captivated theatregoers for over 30 years! Packed with quirky characters, hilarity is set to bloom like never before! Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind this charmingly tongue-in-cheek comedy that has played worldwide to international acclaim. Join us as we follow Seymour , a hapless florist who stumbles upon a mysterious, carnivorous plant with a dark secret—a promise of fame, fortune, and romance, as long as he can keep it well-fed! Information Source: Oatlands College | eventbrite

Safeguarding 2 - Club Children's Officer (C.C.O) ONLINE COURSE This course is intended for those who are taking on the role of Club Childrens Officer. If you are a Coach or volunteer you need to compleate safeguarding 1. A person appointed to the Club Children's Officer position in a club must have completed safeguarding 1 (Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness workshop) and should complete the NEW Club Children's Officer 3 hour workshop. This course will help the Club Children's Officer to carry out the function of their role in the club and support the implementation of best practice in the club. Participants will also receive a Club Children's Officer Action Planning document as part of the training. The Sport Ireland Code has been adopted and implemented by governing bodies of sports, clubs, local sports partnerships and community/voluntary groups on an ongoing basis since 2000. It has been encouraging to see the common sense approach to the adoption of the code at grass roots level, which has resulted in protection for young people and leaders. If young people are to stay involved in sport throughout their adult life, they need to be equipped with the fundamentals to remain involved with sport and physical activity. Equally we need to ensure that their early experiences are positive and enjoyable, irrespective of their ability, gender, social class, race, etc. It is encouraging to see adults, both volunteers and professionals, contribute to these positive experiences by acting as role models in all dealings with young people. In particular the work of Children's Officers at club and national level is instrumental in implementing the Code. We need to build on this valuable work to ensure that all young people see sport and physical activity as an important and valuable aspect of their lives that they will sustain throughout their adulthood. VENUE INFORMATION This is an online course and the zoom link along with course material will be emailed to participants a few days before the course is to take place. These details can not be shared with others and names not on the registration list will not be admitted to the zoom meeting. GDPR By registering for this workshop your name, email and D.O.B will be shared with Sport Ireland. This information is required to produce your certificate of completion. Information Source: Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership | eventbrite

Join us at the James Joyce Centre for an insightful talk about Finnegans Wake by John Dredge on Thursday, 13 March 2025 at 6.30pm as part of our Spring Lecture Series 2025. This lecture will explore how the city of Dublin and its 'environs' is knitted into the fabric of James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake. As well as the many references to Dublin and Dublin places, many of the Wake’s set pieces take place in identified and/or identifiable Dublin locales e.g. the Pranquean episode in Howth Castle and the Museyroom episode in Phoenix Park. The lecture will have a strong visual dimension but will also explore how everyday Dublin speech infuses the rich linguistic fusion that makes the Wake unique in world literature. John Dredge is the Honorary Secretary of the James Joyce Institute of Ireland. A native of Dublin, John spent many years as a secondary school teacher. He subsequently worked in curriculum development and teacher professional development. Since 2007, he has been a part-time lecturer in the School of Education of University College Dublin. Since September 2024, he hosts on behalf of the Institute an online reading of Ulysses which attracts a range of local and international participants. His immersion in the Wake continues apace. The James Joyce Institute of Ireland was founded in Dublin in 1975 by a group of dedicated Joyceans whose mission is to foster knowledge of Joyce’s writings ‘among the ordinary people of Dublin’ in circles outside the universities. This was done through the hosting of public lectures on Joyce and his work (a role later inherited by the James Joyce Centre) and the convening of a succession of reading groups to encourage people to engage with the Joycean canon. The Institute also commemorates notable dates such as Joyce’s birthday and Bloomsday every year, as well as organising trips to places associated with Joyce and his work. Doors open at 6pm. The event is free but booking is essential. The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Information Source: James Joyce Centre | eventbrite

Golf Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of Chip & Chat 2025, after a very successful 2024 series, we are looking forward to an even better 2025. To coincide with International Women's Day, Golf Ireland will launch our 2025 programme on Thursday March 13th. This will be the first of many events due to take place over the coming months. Chip & Chat is Ireland’s first Women’s Social Golf Community and we aim to provide an engaging, fun, and safe space for women of all abilities to connect with those of a similar age and play golf in a variety of ways. On the night, attendees can socialise and have some fun whilst practicing their skills at Leopardstown Golf Centre. This first event will be a Driving Range experience. Music and nibbles will be provided, access to TrackMan screens that will show you how you're progressing, whilst there will also be a number of our PGA Pro Golfers on hand to help you get the most out of your experience. Please see the agenda above for exact timings, we look forward to seeing you in Leopardstown. Information Source: Golf Ireland | eventbrite

HCETSS is thrilled to present the iconic musical, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, at DCU St. Patrick's Campus in Dublin. The event will take place on March 13, 2025. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, dance, and drama. Tickets are priced at €14.38, offering great value for an incredible show. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL live on stage in Dublin.

Line Dancing NightCome join us for a fun-filled evening of line dancing at The Vintage Inn! Get ready to kick up your heels and learn some new moves on the dance floor. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event is perfect for anyone looking to have a great time with friends and meet new people. So grab your cowboy boots and hat, and get ready to dance the night away! Information Source: Danspire | eventbrite

Experience a night of captivating music at BelloBar in Dublin 8 on Friday, 14th March. The event will feature performances by Human Lanterns, The Bonk (solo), and Icebear. With a ticket price of €13.85, attendees can enjoy a diverse range of musical talents in a vibrant and intimate setting. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a memorable evening of live music at 1 Portobello Harbour, Dublin 8. The event will run from 2025-03-14 to 2025-03-15, offering music enthusiasts a chance to discover new sounds and artists.

Artists Aindriú Ó’Deasún and Jonathan O’Grady will be in conversation as part of A River In-Between talk series at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios. Ormond Art Studios hosts a series of four talks and performative lectures featuring eight current studio members. The talks and performative lectures take place in artist pairs on Saturdays throughout March. The series offers a platform for artistic exchange and public dialogue. Locating the talks at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios draws on the connection and community between both Studio Complexes. Schedule 08 March – Holly Pickering and Rachel Enright-Murphy 15 March – Aindriú Ó’Deasún and Jonathan O’Grady 22 March – Mary Kervick and Sinead Kampff 29 March – Silvina Sisterna and Anna Stuart Jonathan O'Grady is an artist from Kildare based in Dublin. Working predominantly through video/ film, photography, drawing and installation, his work focuses on the notion of truth or 'canon'. Driven by conceptual concerns around landscape, the archive, queerness and archaeology, his work looks for openings in a subject that allows for an introduction of doubt, and a reorganisation of meaning, often speculating on histories untold or as yet unrealised. Recent exhibitions and screenings have included The said and the unsaid (2024), Cork International Film Festival, Antirust (2024), Ormond Art Studios, DISSOLUTIONS (2024), The Complex, sun, waiting for flawless/ an ghrian, ag feitheamh le foirfe (2024), The Project Arts Centre, and MATTERS OF TABLE (2023), Gorey School of Art, Wexford Aindriú Ó’Deasún (b. 2000, Dublin), is a visual artist living and working in Dublin. Having recently graduated from NCAD’s Fine Art Media department, Aindriú’s practice combines sculpture and installation with new media practices, navigating themes of intimacy and memory. Recent achievements include receiving the Digital Society Award (2023), exhibiting at Beta Festival in Dublin, the Creative Factory in Turnhout, Belgium and a 6 month residency at the Fabrica Research Centre in Treviso, Italy. His practice has been funded by the Arts Council of Ireland since 2023. Ormond Art Studios is an artist-led space in the heart of Dublin and a platform for emerging visual artists. It supports the development of arts practice through affordable studio provision, critical discourse and space for events, residencies and exhibitions. Temple Bar Gallery + Studios is an artists’ studio complex and contemporary art gallery supporting the development of artists and the creation of art. This event is supported by Free Space at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios. Free Space creates opportunities for artists to access space in the city for peer learning, artist exchanges, project development and presentations. Event location information: Enter through our street facing gallery and register at desk. Studio 6 is located on the first floor and is accessible by lift. There is a semi accessible toilet on the ground floor. For further accessibility information please contact Learning + Public Engagement Curator Órla Goodwin at orla@templebargallery.com or phone: 016710073 Information Source: Temple Bar Gallery + Studios | eventbrite

Paint A Canvas Using Florescent Paint With Music And Prizes. Our team will take each person step by step into creating a masterpiece with no experience necessary. Create a painting under UV Lights and do something very different. WHAT TO EXPECT? Artist (to help you paint) Themed Painting Prizes Music UV Lights DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS? Yes, we host private events, brand events, hen parties, and work parties. Contact us on alternativedublincity@gmail.com WHERE IS THE VENUE LOCATED? The new space is located in Pawn Shop on Dame Street. IS THERE ALCOHOL? Yes, the bar has alcohol for sale. There is no BYOB option. IS IT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? Unfortunately not, this venue is not wheelchair accessible but we do events in other venues which are. DO YOU DO KIDS EVENTS? Nope, all events are 18+. We are very strict on ID. HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT EVENTS? Signup to our weekly newsletter. LOCATION: Pawn Shop, 15 Dame St, Dublin 2, D02 KD74 Information Source: Alternative Dublin | eventbrite

St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration aimed at commemorating Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is widely celebrated in Ireland and Irish communities around the world. This is a day to celebrate Irish heritage and culture, known for its celebrations, parades, and green - themed activities. Join more than 500,000 spectators who gather every March and witness over 4,000 parade participants, including marching bands from all over the world. Amid thunderous music and grand performances, there are lavishly - dressed performers, colorful dance troupes, and spectacular and luxurious float parades winding through Dublin's historic streets. The parade is centered around a sense of enthusiastic celebration, proudly displaying the creativity, imagination, laughter, and joy that our wonderful people are known for. The theme of this year's festival and parade is "Eachtraí", which means "adventure" in Irish. It represents the unique essence of Ireland and the Irish people. It is what makes us different and what unites us. Usually, it is also the reason why people from all over the world hold a special place in their hearts for the Irish people, places, and culture. This theme represents the famous and legendary adventurous spirit deep within all of us. As a defining symbol of Irishness, it is known and loved worldwide. As a nation, it is this innate ability to turn fear into courage, face any challenge head - on and transform it into an adventure, and blaze new trails as we move forward. This year, a special beauty pageant was held for St. Patrick's Day to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pavee Point. This beauty pageant was held in cooperation with Pavee Point and the Roma Traveller Centre. This vibrant event will highlight the common traditions and cultures of the Irish Traveller and Roma communities and showcase their unique heritage through the stories and skills of their young members. At the heart of the beauty pageant is the iconic wagon wheel, a powerful symbol of both cultures. In a profound reflection on tradition, the tradition of making wagon wheels has disappeared in Ireland. To recognize this skill, Pavee Point has partnered with a highly - skilled British Roma artisan to provide advice on design and construction, bringing this important tradition back to life. It is expected that this year's parade route will have half a million spectators lining up. The parade will include 7 large - scale beauty pageants from Ireland, North America, and Austria, 6 exhibition matches, 12 marching bands, and more than 4,000 participants, making it the largest national St. Patrick's Day parade ever.

Tuesday 18 + 25 March, 6pm–7.30pm. Young Art Writers is designed for anyone age 18 – 25 with an interest in art and writing, or who would like to be introduced to this area. Over two gallery-based sessions, participants will discuss and experiment with critical writing in response to the current gallery exhibition Better a bare foot than none. This solo exhibition by artist Katarzyna Perlak has been curated by Marysia Więckiewicz-Carroll. Please note there are a very limited number of spaces for this workshop and so we ask that participants are fully committed to attending both sessions. Young Art Writers is an ongoing gallery-based workshop series at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios. It explores different aspects of writing in relation to visual art through workshops led by writers, artists and curators with a writing practice. The workshops adopt a shared learning and explorative approach as opposed to taught or critique-based sessions. No experience is necessary and all levels of writing ability are welcome. Marysia Więckiewicz-Carroll is guest curator at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios for Katarzyna Perlak's exhibition Better a bare foot than none. She has organised and curated numerous exhibitions and projects in Ireland and abroad, independently and in partnership with various institutions and local authorities, including the Hugh Lane Gallery and Irish Museum of Modern Art. She was a co-editor of Paper Visual Art, and the founding director of Berlin Opticians Gallery. This exhibition is supported by an Arts Council Project Award. Event location information: This event will take place in the gallery where the exhibition is installed. For further accessibility information please contact Learning + Public Engagement Curator Órla Goodwin at orla@templebargallery.com or phone 01 6710073. Information Source: Temple Bar Gallery + Studios | eventbrite

In the mid-1970s a group of young men leave the Connemara Gaeltacht, bound for London and filled with ambition for a better life. After thirty years, they meet again at the funeral of their youngest friend, Jackie. In partnership with Gaelphobal Thamhlachta Booking required via Eventbrite All Welcome Information Source: Tallaght Library | eventbrite

J Smith plus the ORA String Quartet Get ready for an unforgettable night of music at The Fumbally Stables! Having spent three months in France developing scores, J Smith unveils his work with the magnificent Ora Quartet. Expect a warm evening with beautiful music and stories shared among friends. The incredible neo classical pianist Daniel Luke will also be there to support and add to the magic of the evening. See you there. Information Source: J Smith | eventbrite

Evan is a registered dietitian and sports nutrition specialist, and specialises in endurance nutrition. Evan has worked extensively with national governing bodies, Dublin City University and in a 1-2-1 capacity with a wide variety of athletes, spanning from Ras winners to Olympic finalists and everything in between. Evan operates a private clinic that operates remotely and in person in Clonmel, and can help you with issues ranging from weight loss, diabetes, digestive issues or indeed, your sports nutrition goals There will be prizes and special offers available on the night This is a night not to be missed This night is FREE- but pre-registration is required Information Source: Cycle Superstore | eventbrite

Welcome to Bite The Bullet Comedy Club in Drumcondra! On 20 Mar we are delighted to announce we will be joined by one of Ireland's biggest and best comedians, Shane Daniel Byrne! Fresh of sold of a sold out tours round the country we are delighted to welcome SDB to Drumcondra! An evening of side-splitting laughter. A night filled with jokes, stories, and good vibes. On our lineup on 20 March we have the fantastic: Shane Daniel Byrne (RTE, Virgin TV, Paddy Power Comedy Festival) TBC TBC Hosted by the brilliant young and upcoming,Darren Gaffney (The Gaff Cast). Grab your friends and come on down for a night to remember! You won't wanna miss it! Book your place early and we'll see you there! ------------------------- Doors 8PM Show 8.30PM ------------------------ It promises to be a night of unforgettable stand-up comedy upstairs at the Cat and Cage! ** Proudly sponsored by Beamish** (Our events tend to sell out in advance so we recommend booking early to avoid dissapointment) ------------------------------------------ Previous acts include NEIL DELAMERE, AL PORTER, EMMA DORAN, MARTIN ANGOLO, DAVID MCSAVAGE, KEVIN MCGAHERN, FRED COOKE, JOHN COLLEARY, RICHIE BREE ------------------------------------------ Shane Daniel Byrne Darren Gaffney Darren is a comedian hailing from County Cavan - unlike most Cavan men he can attest he no longer has his Communion money. Darren is making his way up through the Irish comedy scene having performed at most of the top clubs in the country. He has also performed in cities acoss the UK. You can find him gigging around the clubs in Dublin on a weekly basis, or in clubs all around the country. He attended Edinburgh Fringe 2024 where he headlined gigs for the first time. He started his own comedy club 'Bite The Bullet Comedy' in 2024, which has gone from strength to strength since the first show in back in May '24. Darren MC's the show and plans to continue to grow and develop the club. He is also the man behind the successful ‘The Gaff Cast’ podcast in which he discusses the issues of the day in a humorous and lighthearted tone. Information Source: Bite The Bullet Comedy | eventbrite

Join Rita and her band for an evening of musical invocations + ritual to honour the vernal equinox and arrival of spring. Band - Josh Sampson on drum kit/bodhrán/synth, Jessie Hanley on cello & Peter O' Sullivan on keys/lap steel guitar. Support on the evening by Peter O' Sullivan Cork based singer-songwriter Rita Lynn weaves a tapestry of folk, jazz, and soul, drawing inspiration from the raw beauty of the Irish landscape, her rural upbringing, and the complexities of human experience. Shaped by a love for improvisation from her jazz musician father and an appreciation for lyrical expression from her word-loving mother, Rita's music explores themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Soulful vocals accompanied by sparse piano melodies, droning strings and soft percussion create textured soundscapes, deepened by improvisational flourishes and a nod to the Irish tradition of storytelling. Peter O'Sullivan writes songs like he is trying to make himself the corner of a room and take you there with him Born to a tourist town on the south-east coast of Ireland, standing six foot tall in the right shoes, Peter spent his adolescence in a multigenerational household soaking up the history of his town and family through enriched stories of the local monuments. The perspective of his songs, while often catalysed by the media he consumes, gets its depth from his hometown, his friends, the experiences he's lived and witnessed. Information Source: Rita Lynn | eventbrite

‘The image carries the present, the medium carries the hope’ – Brian Maguire Join us for this day long symposium exploring the intersection of art, culture and human rights, the role of the artist as witness, and more; in tandem with the Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion exhibition. With speakers artist Lawrence Abu Hamden,forensic jewellerDr Maria Maclennan,strategic communications expert Suha Nabhan,philosopherAislinn O’Donnell, archaeologist Dr Isber Sabrine,and artist Giath Taha. Chaired by curator and writerDeclan McGonagle. €10, booking essential. Schedule: 9.45am Tea and Coffee served 10.20am Welcome by co-curators Director Barbara Dawson and Head of Exhibitions Michael Dempsey. 10.30am Aislinn O'Donnell: The Ethics of Witnessing - Philosophical Perspectives 11.10am Dr Maria MacLennan: Identifying the Displaced - Resurrecting Migrant Voices through Visual and Narrative Approaches 11.50am Dr Isber Sabrine: Heritage in Conflict - Eyewitness Accounts and Protection Strategies12.45pm Q+A, facilitated by chair Declan McGonagle. Speakers joined by artist Brian Maguire and co-curators Director Barbara Dawson and Head of Exhibitions Michael Dempsey. 1.30pm LUNCH 2.30pm Lawrence Abu Hamden (online): Ear Witness 3.20pm Giath Taha: The Aesthetics of Ambiguity 4pm Suha Nabhan: Reclaim Our Stories: Art, Migration, and the Power of Narrative 4.40pm Q+A, facilitated by chair Declan McGonagle. Speakers joined by artist Brian Maguire and co-curators Director Barbara Dawson and Head of Exhibitions Michael Dempsey. 5.15pm Ends Information Source: Hugh Lane Gallery | eventbrite

This event is open to everyone, bring a loved one, a friend or come alone. N o experience is needed and in under two hours you will create a painting of your very own Mexican Sugar Skull. What you get with your ticket? ☀ 1 x Canvas to keep ☀ All the painting materials necessary 🎨 ☀ Instructor to help guide you ☀ Patterns and designs to inspire you ☀ Custom playlist with feel good tunes ☀ Win prizes! FAQ: I'M NO GOOD AT ART AND HAVEN'T PAINTED SINCE SCHOOL? Drink & Draw is a super fun event designed so you can have a good time, we aren't about perfection we want you to relax and create. We have instructors who will help guide you to creating your own masterpiece. It doesn't matter if you can't paint this about relaxing. WHAT IF I GET PAINT ON MY CLOTHES? We use non-toxic paint that can be machine washed. Information Source: Alternative Dublin | eventbrite

Artists Mary Kervick and Sinead Kampff will be in conversation as part of A River In-Between talk series at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios. Ormond Art Studios hosts a series of four talks and performative lectures featuring eight current studio members. The talks and performative lectures take place in artist pairs on Saturdays throughout March. The series offers a platform for artistic exchange and public dialogue. Locating the talks at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios draws on the connection and community between both Studio Complexes. Schedule: 08 March – Holly Pickering and Rachel Enright-Murphy 15 March – Aindriú Ó’Deasún and Jonathan O’Grady 22 March – Mary Kervick and Sinead Kampff 29 March – Silvina Sisterna and Anna Stuart Mary Kervick is a visual artist based in Dublin, Ireland. She studied Zoology at National University of Ireland, Galway and Fine Art Painting and Visual Culture from the National College of Art & Design. She makes drawings, paintings and group performances. Recent activities include a video screening by Fanvid at Unit 44, participation in the Dublin Art Book Fair 2024, and the exhibition Antirust (2024) at Ormond Art Studios. Sinead Kampff (b. 1997, Kildare) is a painter living and working in Dublin. She graduated from NCAD’s painting department in 2022. She works primarily with oil paints and other multimedia materials. Her practice deals with the themes of abandonment, loss and navigating the beauty in empty space and what makes up that space. Sinead has recently shown work at the Outset Xmas Open (2023), the 194th RHA annual Exhibition, Dublin Modular’s HI-FIVE Compression event at the RHA (2024) and currently has a solo show open at Lucky’s Bar Meath St. Ormond Art Studios is an artist-led space in the heart of Dublin and a platform for emerging visual artists. It supports the development of arts practice through affordable studio provision, critical discourse and space for events, residencies and exhibitions. Temple Bar Gallery + Studios is an artists’ studio complex and contemporary art gallery supporting the development of artists and the creation of art. This event is supported by Free Space at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios. Free Space creates opportunities for artists to access space in the city for peer learning, artist exchanges, project development and presentations. Event location information: Enter through our street facing gallery and register at desk. Studio 6 is located on the first floor and is accessible by lift. There is a semi accessible toilet on the ground floor. For further accessibility information please contact Learning + Public Engagement Curator Órla Goodwin at orla@templebargallery.com or phone: 016710073 Information Source: Temple Bar Gallery + Studios | eventbrite