Event Guide 143: St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Big Day Out, Parade, Tree Planting Day, BeatYard, Mother’s Day

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| DUBLIN EVENT GUIDE (for Free Events) No. 143
| 12 March 2010 Subscribers: 6026
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Hi all!

It is still cold out there, but the spring is definitely on its way. In 10 days it will formally have arrived and with a bit of luck days like yesterday will continue for a bit. However, no matter what the weather, the outdoor festival season is starting with a bang this week. What once was just a parade on 17 March has become a good festival with plenty of activities. Because St. Patrick’s Day is on a Wednesday this year, the festival is extra long and will run from today (Friday) until Wednesday. This year is the 15th (only!!!!) anniversary of the festival and it has improved year on year. A big disappointment is that even in the anniversary year the fireworks “Skyfest” will not be where the majority of the people are, but instead will be in Limerick. I don’t have anything against the people in Limerick, but with more than 1.5 million people in Dublin, I think it would make sense to have the Skyfest every second year in Dublin and visit the other locations only every other year. But, hey, it won’t change for this year, so let’s just enjoy all the other events!
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Because of the St. Patrick’s Festival some other events are reduced or postponed and that makes a lot of sense. But I still found a load of other things for you to do. SO have good read of this week’s Event Guide.

During the week I did send a Special Event Guide that contained the Festival Calender for 2010 and it contained information about the upcoming “Breakthrough to Success” seminar. I explained that in my opinion this is a really good event where you learn a lot of things about setting goals and achieving them, something that many of us intend (New Year’s Resolutions??) but we keep having trouble with it every year. I have been at that event and think it is brilliant, but I understand that some of you are not that interested in it. That’s fine. However, there is the other component that I mentioned and that other component is that by registering for the event and by enrolling on Friday (18:00-19:30) or Saturday (09:30-17:30) you will help the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) because the organisers will provide a donation of EUR 1000 if 150 people register here www.breakthroughtosuccess.eu/?af=CLA1035324 and then enrol at the event. I got a mail during the week asking my why I promote this so much and, to be honest, apart from the fact that the seminar is in my eyes brilliant, I think I would do YOU a disservice if I didn’t do whatever possible to get this donation. Because if I do get it, the Event Guide is financially secured for a whole year. So, PLEASE help me! We are still not enough people. At least 40 more need to register and come. By the way, I am not telling you that you HAVE to stay at the event, it is completely your decision how long you stay once you have enrolled. For the avoidance of any misunderstanding: The reason why the 2.5 day seminar is free is because the organisers want to explain to you what they do in the non-free courses and will promote these non-free courses during the 2.5 days. The promoted courses are quite expensive and while I think they are very good, it is not my suggestion that you sign-up for any courses that you don’t need. I hope this clarifies! Oh and if you have already registered, PLEASE make sure that you come to the event. www.breakthroughtosuccess.eu/?af=CLA1035324

A HUGE thank you to all the messages to cheer me up after I left last week’s “Feel Good Slot” empty! It definitely helped and I got a number of suggestions for this slot from you. Thanks a lot! I will include these suggestions over the next few weeks here, and if you find more good videos, poems, stories etc, please let me know.

For this week’s “Feel Good Slot” I chose a video clip that Carry sent to me. Thanks Carry! It is very simple, just a song by singer/songwriter Brian Flynn. Listen to his “Song of Inspiration” and bring the message with you into next week. “For every cry of desperation…there is a song of inspiration and a light to show us how to carry on”.

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All events listed in this Event Guide are free of any admission charges (or at least appear to be free) unless otherwise stated. I try to find confirmation in all cases and do my best to double-check the information. However errors can happen and therefore no promise for correctness can be given.

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This section is intended to provide some help in picking and choosing from the huge number of events by sharing with you what I will/might or would do. This is not a “best of…” list and if an event is not listed here, it by no means implies that the event is not interesting. Instead my “picks” are just based on my personal preferences. All events mentioned here are described in detail further down.

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This week will be a busy week. On Saturday I already have some plans, but some friends of mine did the St. Patrick’s Festival Treasure Hunt before and dir recommend it. On Sunday I will definitely be at the Big Day Out. It is a great event and if the weather allows us it could be a great day. On Tuesday evening I can recommend the Céilí at Stephen’s Green. On Wednesday then, a public holiday, I might go to the Parade or go afterwards into the centre for a while. Enjoy the St. Patrick’s Festival!

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IRISH COIN CUFFLINKS – COMPETITION
The Irish Coin Cuffinks competition is closed now, but I wasn’t able to do the draw yet. I will do that during the week and will let you know the name of the winner next week. Have a look at www.irishcoincufflinks.com where you can buy cufflinks that are made of old Irish pence coins (5p, 10p) and of Irish flags or Celtic Shields. If you want to give the cufflinks as a present or want to show your connection with Ireland on your own shirt sleeves go to the website and you buy them there directly.

All events in this Competition Section are non-free events, but the organisers are making free tickets available for you to win. I usually get lots of competition entries and unfortunately not everybody can win, so even if you are not the winner, please consider going to an event to support the organisers. :-) If you don’t win, and will go to the event, please help showing the organisers that promoting their event in the Dublin Event Guide is beneficial and mention to them that you heard about the event through “Joerg’s Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)”. Thanks!

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FARMLEIGH HOUSE RE-OPENS
Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park is Ireland’s most exclusive Bed&Breakfast. :-) Not because it is so amazing, but because you have to be the head of a country or similarly important to be allowed to stay there. It is the state’s accommodation for international guests of the government and in addition to that it is a wonderful estate that hosts many events during the year. Farmer’s Markets, Easter Events for children, Chrsitmas Events for Children, Movie Nights, Car Races in Phoenix Park and many other events all take place or at least involve Farmleigh House. Over the winter the Estate was closed for visitors, but on 11 March Farmleigh Estate, House, Farmleigh Gallery and Boathouse Cafe have re-opened again and can be visited for free. www.famleigh.ie

TEMPLE BAR DESIGNER MART BACK AFTER BREAK
After a winter break since Christmas the outdoor Designer Market in the Old Town area of Temple Bar (Cow’s Lane) is back again from this weekend. Every Saturday from 10:00-16:30 this Designer Mart will take place. Don’t miss it when you are in Temple Bar. And while you are there you should visit the International Food Market as well. It as well runs every Saturday from 10:00-16:30 in Temple Bar. You will find it on Meeting House Square. www.templebar.ie

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE NOW BETTER ACCESSIBLE
And even more good news from the Temple Bar area: The National Photographic Archive at the entrance to Meeting House Square has changed the opening hours and is now a lot more accessible. It was originally open only until approx. 14:00 on a Saturday and was closed on a Sunday, but now the improved and significantly friendlier opening hours are Mon – Sat: 10:00-17:00 and Sun: 12:00-17:00. Great improvement. Have a look at the current exhibition ” Witness to War: the War of Independence and Civil War through the lens of WD Hogan”. www.nli.ie/en/photographs-introduction.aspx

SCIENCE SAFARI – TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
Discover the engine that revolutionised the 20th century, the man who split the atom, the geologist who invented the humane hangman’s drop and, if time allows, a gem of a museum in an attic. These are just some of the treasures awaiting you on this self-guided trail of Trinity College Dublin (TCD). A brochure and an MP3 podcast file for this Science Safari Tour around TCD can be found here www.tcd.ie/visitors/sciencesafari/ Looks really interesting and I will try it out myself in the next few weeks!

LEPRECHAUN MUSEUM
A new museum with the grand title of “National Leprechaun Museum” is opening this month and expects so many visitors that they prefer to sell timed tickets. Cian McCormack from RTE who reported about it didn’t seem too impressed, but I haven’t seen it yet. www.rte.ie/news/morningireland/player.html?20100310,2715565,2715565,real,209 The website is definitely not giving any information away; not even the address can be found easily. The museum is in Twilfit House, 1 Jervis Street, Dublin 1 and going by the admission charges of EUR 10 for adults and EUR 7 for children, which is the same as the Wax Museum charges – that cost EUR 3 million to create -, the owners of the museum must be convinced that the Leprechaun Museum is absolutely brilliant. www.leprechaunmuseum.ie

FACE-PAINT SHAMROCKS FOR CHARITY
On St. Patrick’s Day the charity “Suas Educational Development” needs your help. Suas is looking for people that will paint shamrocks on the faces of visitors to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade for a donation to raise funds to give thousands of children the chance of a quality education and a step out of poverty. Suas Educational Development is a movement dedicated to supporting quality education in under resourced communities. Suas supports the education of over 13,000 children a year in Ireland, India and Kenya and by volunteering your time with Suas this St. Patrick’s Day you’re helping to change lives. All of the money that you raise will go directly to supporting long term education projects in Kolkata, India. Sign up at www.suas.ie Kitty O’S told me about this initiative.

LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL TEAM
Clanna Gael GAA Ladies Gaelic are starting a new recreational Ladies team that will train once a week. If you are interested but never tried it before, don’t worry: The vast majority of participants will have very basic or no prior knowledge of the game. All rules will be explained and an emphasis will be on fun and enjoyment. If you would like to try out one of the most popular team sports in Ireland contact.
Eoin Vaughan, gaadev@tcd.ie (087 9460750) or Pat Kane , pat.kane2@gmail.com (086 3715944) It will be a very international team, you will improve your fitness, learn about Irish culture and sport in a relaxed environment and will have a lot of fun.

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In order to beat an economic downturn not governments can help, but individuals are needed that take the initiative and to create new markets and new opportunities for themselves and for their customers and hopefully employees. The banks don’t help anymore, the government doesn’t want to help, so we have to help ourselves! The Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) will help you if you have recently started a company and if you could do with spreading the word. I hope being mentioned here and being seen by the 6000+ readers of the Event Guide will kick start something big for you. In return I expect you to tell your clients and friends about the Event Guide and once you have made a nice bit of money, a donation would be very appreciated. ;-) (This offer is for start-ups in relatively early stages only. Established companies can contact me regarding very affordable advertisement options in the Dublin Event Guide.) If you want to promote your start-up/young company here for free, let me know: dublineventguide@gmail.com.

Soon! I promise! :-)

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It is not a good development, but lately a number of galleries have closed their doors or are about to. I can think of the Origin Print Gallery (to close on 28 March), the Lemon Street Gallery and thisisnotashop and I am sure there are many more. It is natural that as a reaction to economic difficulties less art is bought, but serious reduction in galleries will not be good. So, even if you can’t buy something, show your support for the galleries and visit them to admire the art.

ANTHONY KELLY – THE PAUL KANE GALLERY
“Practical Dreaming” is an exhibition of paintings by Anthony Kelly. It will run at the Paul Kane Gallery from Fri 12 Mar-03 Apr. (Gallery Details: The Paul Kane Gallery, 6 Merrion Square North, www.thepaulkanegallery.com, Open: Tues-Fri 11:00-18:00 and Sat 12:00-17:00)

MICK O’DEA – KEVIN KAVANAGH GALLERY
“Black and Tan” with paintings by Mick O’Dea shows his wealth of experience as a painter of the human face and body and as a landscape artist. The exhibition runs from 11 March-03 April. (Gallery Details: Kevin Kavanagh Gallery, Chancery Lane, Dublin 8, www.kevinkavanaghgallery.ie, Open: ???)

AOIFE GILES – CROW GALLERY
As part of the The St. Patrick’s Festival 2010 Art Trail, Aoife Giles’ “Pieces of Cake” will be on show in the Crow Gallery from 12-17 March (daily 14:00-18:00). The Opening will be on Friday 12 Mar from 18:30-20:30. (Gallery Details: Crow Gallery, 6 Crow Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, www.crowgallery.net, Open: 12:00-18:00)

UNITED ARTS CLUB GROUP SHOW
The Thursday Life Drawing group at The United Arts Club will have their Annual Group Show on show from 11-29 March in the United Arts Club, 3 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.Exhibiting artists are: Trish Brennan, Patrick Brocklebank, Brian Byrne, Tom Byrne, Comhghall Casey, Eoin Coveney, Eimir Dempsey, Brian Gallagher, Una Gildea, Alwyn Gillespie, Frank Hague, Aoibheann Lambe, P.J. Lynch, Paul Mac Cormaic, Michael MC Williams, Padhraig Nolan, Nicola Sedgwick, Paul Stewart and Gerry Wardell. Viewing is from 17:30 from Mon-Sat.

SODIUM COLLECTIVE – RUA RED
“Regaining Consciousness” will showcase new work from the artist collective Sodium. Exhibiting artists are Breda Flynn, Judy Foley, Paul Hickey, Jane Locke, Roger O’Neill, Linda Rafferty and Miriam Sweeney. The exhibition continues until 20 Mar. (Venue Details: Rua Red, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, www.ruared.ie, Open: Tues-Sat: 10:00-18:00)

MARK HAYBYRNE – MADART GALLERY
“The Bloody Long Journey” is an exhibition of acrylic paintings by Mark Haybyrne at the MadArt Gallery. It will be on show from 18-27 March. The opening reception is on Thurs 18 Mar at 19:00. (Gallery Details: MadArt Gallery, 56 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, www.madartstudio.com, Open: Tues-Sat 10:30-18:00)

OLIVER COMERFORD – ROYAL HIBERNIAN ACADEMY
A monograph on Oliver Comerford, published by the Royal Hibernian Academy, will be launched at the RHA Gallagher Gallery at 18:00 on 18 March, to coincide with the opening of his mid-career exhibition “Oliver Comerford Painting 1994-2010”. (Gallery Details: Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2, www.rhagallery.ie, Open: Mon-Sat 11:00-19:00 Sun 14:00-17:00)

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WORKSHOP FOR TEENAGERS IN HUGH LANE GALLERY
I have not the slightest clue what this says, but it seems to be free:
Workshop Do dhéagóiri! Do dhéagóiri! Teenagers!
Ealaíon i nDánlann na Cathrach
Lá/date: 12ú Márta – Aoine: 10.30-12.30
Dé hAoine: Turas idirghníomhach agus ceardlann ealaíne do dhaltaí meánscoile. Faoi stiúir an fhís-ealaíontóir Sinéad Ní Mhaoinigh, déanfar bailiúcháin na nDánlann, ealaín suiteála Katie Holten agus agus téamaí nadúir a thaiscealadh.
Ticéid/tickets: SAOR IN AISCE ach a chuir in áirimh le/free by booking in advance with Gaelspraoi@stpatricksfestival.ie

MAKING AN EXHIBITION – NATIONAL LIBRARY TALK
The lecture “The Making of an Exhibition: Uncovering Discover” by Elizabeth Kirwan, Curator, National Library of Ireland, will take place on Fri 12 Mar at 13:00 in the Seminar Room of the National Library of Ireland, Kildare St, Dublin 2
“To celebrate Library Ireland Week 2010, Elizabeth Kirwan, curator of Discover Your National Library: Explore, Reflect, Connect will discuss the planning and the development of the Library’s new exhibition which makes extensive use of digital media technology.” www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

POWER OF DREAMS – TOWER RECORDS IN-STORE EVENT
“Power of Dreams” will perform in Tower Records in Wicklow Street on Fri 12 March at 13:00. entertainment.ie/venue_information/Tower-Records/32057.htm

PAUL HARRINGTON – HMV IN-STORE EVENT
Paul Harrington will be playing live and signing copies of his new album “Songs” in HMV in Henry Street on Fri 12 March at 17:00 hmv.com/hmvweb/navigate.do?pPageID=1080

VYVIENNE LONG – HMV IN-STORE EVENT
Vyvienne Long will be playing live and signing copies of her debut album “Caterpillar Sarabande” in HMV in Grafton Street on Fri 12 March at 17:00.
hmv.com/hmvweb/navigate.do?pPageID=1080

APPLIED CINEMA OF PARRENO AND PARDO – IMMA LECTURE
The IMMA Lecture “The Applied Cinema of Philippe Parreno and Jorge Pardo” reflects on the question “Could an exhibition be a film without a camera?”. It will take place on Fri 12 March at 17:00 in the Lecture Room of the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), More information and to book free tickets go to www.imma.ie/en/page_212181.htm (Museum Detail: Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, www.imma.ie, Tues-Sat: 10:00-17:30, Sun+Bank Holidays: 12:00-17:30. from 05 June-18 Sept: Thurs: 10:00-20:00)

IDENTITY PARADE – WHEELANS
In Wheelans in 25 Wexford Street “Identity Parade” will feature in “The Midnight Hour” on Fri 12 March. Admission is free before 22:30. www.whelanslive.com/listings/

SHAKE DOWN – PACINO’S RESTAURANT
“Shake Down” in Pacino’s Restaurant in Suffolk Street will feature Oona Fortune & the Pavement Kings on 12 March. Entertainment by live band and DJ from 23:00-02:30 while you can enjoy a low priced pizza and a cocktail. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000604976870

REGULAR EVENTS – FRIDAY
* James Sheeran (Acoustic/Rock/Trad) is playing from 18:00 in Peadar Kearney’s in 64 Dame Street, Dublin 2. And The Eastern Harps (Trad) are playing there from 20:00. Admission is free.
* Need to wind down after a tiring week? Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation (not physical yoga, but “yoga meditation”!) classes every Friday at 19:30 at 4/5 Eustace Street, Temple Bar (next to IFI, ring bell no. 3) and every Monday from 19:00 in Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15. These are drop in classes, newcomers are welcome. For more information check www.coolspirit.info or www.sahajayoga.ie.
* The Covers play Rock Covers from 22:00 in The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2. Later: DJ Carlos Irie. Admission is free.
* “Shake Down” in Pacino’s restaurant, Suffolk Street is a weekly Friday event from 23:00. Live Bands a DJ, Pizza and Cocktails and free admission make this event hugely attractive. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000604976870

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL
On Saturday the St. Patrick’s Day Festival is inviting you to the Festival FunFair at Merrion Square (11:00-23:00) and at Wolfe Tone Square (11:00-22:00). The main event, however, will be the

ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL – TREASURE HUNT
“The St. Patrick’s Festival Treasure Hunt is a fun-filled free event for all ages, providing a unique opportunity for all the family to explore or rediscover and enjoy the city of Dublin. Solve the clues, compete for spot prizes, complete the route and become the cleverest, fastest or best dressed team. Bonus questions along the route provided by the Irish Architecture Foundation. Crack the clues and conundrums that lie concealed in the coolest cultural venues throughout the capital. A really unique way to get to know Ireland’s capital city!” Registration is at City Hall, Dame Street from 10:00-13:00. www.stpatricksfestival.ie/cms/events_treasurehunt.html

SHOP IF YOU CAN, LOOK IF YOU WANT – ART TRAIL
As part of the St. Patrick’s Day Festival the Art Trail event “Shop If You Can, Look If You Want” is taking place from Fri 12 Mar – Wed 17 Mar in various locations in Temple Bar. This exhibition will showcase some of the interesting existing public art, spaces and places in the Temple Bar area, and also present twenty one Irish and international artists and their work. Further details and all locations are listed on www.stpatricksfestival.ie/cms/events_arttrail.html

A NATION IN CRISIS: FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES
The Feminist Open Forum is making space for the dissenting voice, the alternative economic perspective. Those who say enough is enough and want to challenge the dominant way of thinking on social welfare, education, health, employment, migration will meet in Kilbarrack on 13 Mar to discuss viable alternatives. The event takes place on 13 Mar from 09:30-17:00 in the Community Development Project (CDP) in Kilbarrack, Swan’s Nest Road (near Kilbarrack Dart Station). Details can be found here www.indymedia.ie/article/95804 There is no admission charges, but booking is essential, please contact: lisadowling10@gmail.com

FAMILY TREE PLANTING DAY
Fingal County Council and various voluntary organisations will attempt to plant 5000 trees in one day as part of National Tree Week. This family tree planting event takes place at Turvey Park in Donabate on Sat 13 March from 11:00-16:00. There is no admission charge. Come with your family to the family tree planting day at the Turvey lands, Turvey Avenue (50m left from Turvey Golf Club entrance). To plant 5000 trees your help is needed and if you can spare an hour or two or want to come along for the whole day, you will be most welcome. Wear warm clothes and bring wellies. Gloves and spades will be provided, but if you have your own spade please bring it along as well. For more information please contact Hans Visser, Biodiversity Officer, on 01 890 5605 or 087 121 4641. www.dublinevents.com/events/children/family-tree-planting.php

CRAFT RECYCLING FOR SPRING – BOTANIC GARDENS
The Children’s event ‘Crafty Recycling for Spring’ will take place in the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin on Sat 13 March from 11:00-12:30 (for 6-9 yeas olds) and from 14:30-16:00 (for 9-12 year olds). “It’s amazing what a little paint and glue can do – come along and put your creativity to good use! Transform empty milk cartons, lollipop sticks and more into works of art that will brighten up your home this Spring. Age specific.” Advance Booking Essential as only small numbers can be catered for: 01 8040300 www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

SIX NATIONS RUGBY – SCREENING – SUGAR CLUB
The Sugar Club in Leeson Street is inviting to a screening of the next Six Nations Rugby: Ireland vs Wales on Sat 13 Mar. Admission is free, but the club will be cleared after the match is over. Doors open at 13:30. www.thesugarclub.com/whatson.html

MOTHER’S DAY AT POWERSCOURT
The Powerscourt Town Centre on South William Street is celebrating Mother’s Day this year in style! Treat your mother to a fabulous day of music, dining out and shopping in the Powerscourt Town Centre, just off Grafton Street. In advance of their forthcoming season, Opera Ireland will be on stage on both Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March at 14:30.”The afternoon opera recitals will feature some of Ireland’s best young operatic talent. The world class performers will be singing a selection of arias from some of the world’s favourite operas, the sounds filling the Centre and setting the scene for a sophisticated Mother’s Day.” The Powerscourt Town Centre will be open on Saturday 13 March from 09:00-18:00 and Sun 24 March from 12:00-18:00. www.powerscourtcentre.com/news-and-events/mothers-day-at-powerscourt/

BEATYARD – TWISTED PEPPER
Taking place on a monthly basis on Saturday afternoons in the Twisted Pepper, the the Beatyard is about bringing music & multi-media lovers together for an afternoon to share music, art, multimedia and ideas via education, inspiration & perspiration. For the most part, the aim to put music lovers in a space where they’ll meet like minded people and hopefully discover something new and different. For each Beatyard, the organisers are also looking to help raise awareness, money and equipment for a cause or charity that has music in mind.
The first Beatyard in 2010 will take place on Sat 13 Mar and from 15:00 you can experience talks, workshops, music fair, food, films & it features
+ The Cafe: Music & Food Fair
+ 16:00: The Mezz: Banter Talks with Richard Brophy
+ 17:00: ‘Hitting the nail on the head(shop)’
Debate over the good and bad of legal highs with a local headshop owner and more who have been affected by the craze.
+ 18:00: ‘The Donnacha Costello story’ – Donnacha Costello about Irish Techno, Steve Reich, Poker Flat & his forthcoming album
+ The Stage: Workshops and Demos featuring
+ The Basement: Abelton Usergroup and Real Sound DJ workshop
+ The Box: Reels & Recreation Present Film Screening of “Exit Through The Gift Shop”
It all kicks off at 15:00 and is free in! The Twisted Pepper is in 54 Middle Abbey Street Dublin 1, Co. Dublin. www.bodytonicmusic.com/beatyard/

LOVE MUSIC HATE RACISM MUSIC NIGHT – LE CIRK
The European Week of Racism runs from 13-21 March and the main Dublin event in this week is the Love Music Hate Racism Music Night on Sat 13 March from 21:00 in Le Cirk, Dame Street, Dublin 2. Entry is free but a donation of EUR 4 would be appreciated. Acts supporting the event on the night will include:
+ North Strand Kontra Band, Zealots, Katet, Groovalizacion DJs, Farrago (West African Percussion), Worries Outernational, Gavin Mee, Richbea, Punky Reggae Party. www.indymedia.ie/article/95986

WILDLY DIFFERENT THINGS – THE OBSERVATORY
The Observatory on 7-11 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2 will be the venue for “Wildly Different Things: New York and Dublin”. And on Saturday the artists will provide brief ‘walk-about-talks’ about their work from 13:00-15:30 (with intermission).
Saturday 13 March: Sharon Kelly, Jackie Nickerson, Tom Climent, Alan Mongey, Emma Roche, John Duffy & Bob Dixon & Q, Suzy O’Mullane.
www.wildlydifferentthings.com

FAMILY & ADULT EVENTS – NATIONAL MUSEUM
# A St Patrick Tour is talking place on 13 March at 11:30 in Kildare Street. “This themed tour explores the links for St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, in the National Museum Collections. No booking required. First come, first served. Tour limited to 30.” www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=956
# “Adult Gallery Talk: Amateur military service in Ireland 1776–1798” is taking place on 13 Mar at 12:00 in Collins Barracks. “Talk with historian Dr. Stephen O’Connor in ‘Soldiers and Chiefs’. Please note that places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.” www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=943
#Seachtain na Gaeilge – ‘Dá mbeadh Rudaí i nan caint…’ / ‘If Things could talk…’ is taking place on 13 March from 14:00-16:00 in Collins Barracks. Suitable for all ages. “Tar isteach agus buail le Caomhán Mac Con Iomaire agus cáirde chun féachaint agus greim lámha a chur ar an mBailiúchán. Drop in and meet Museum educator Caomhán Mac Con Iomaire and guests who will facilitate a hands on session with some artefacts from the Museum’s Handling collection.” www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=942

FAMILY PROGRAMME – NATIONAL GALLERY
The Family Programme in the National Gallery in Kildare Street on Sat 13 Mar from 15:00 is “Our Feathered Friends” with Mary Noonan www.nationalgallery.ie/html/programevents2.html#4

MIGHTY ATOMICS – WHEELANS
In Wheelans in 25 Wexford Street “The Mighty Atomics” will feature in “The Midnight Hour” on Sat 13 March. Admission is free before 22:30. www.whelanslive.com/listings/

REGULAR SATURDAY EVENTS
* Don’t forget that the Temple Bar Markets (Food Market on Meeting House Square, Book Market on Temple Bar Square and the Designer Mart near Cow’s Lane) are taking place every Saturday from 10:00-16:30. The Designer Mart is on winter break and will return from 13 March!
* The SuperNatural Food Market is taking place every Saturday from 09:30-15:30 in St. Andrews Resource Centre in Pearse Street, Dublin 2. www.supernatural.ie
* The Dublin Food Coop runs a food market every Saturday (09:30-16:30) and Thursday (14:00-20:00) at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Fresh local and artisan produce, mainly organic, and other products for sustainable living are on sale. www.dublinfood.coop
* Blackhorse Flea Market + Car Boot Sale. Every Saturday from 10:00-18:00 the Blackhorse Market is taking place. You can reach it from Tyrconnell Road and from Kylemore Road and it is within 3 min from Black Horse stop on red Luas line. theblackhorsemarket.com
* The Black Sheep play Rock Covers from 22:00 in The Mezz 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2. Later Dj Glenn Brown (Dublin Calling). Admission is free.
* Havana Tapas Bar is inviting to a Salsa Night with afro-latin percussion every Sat night 22:30-02:00. Bachata, salsa, merengue, reggeaton with resident DJ Papi Chulo. Food is available until 00:30 and usually there is plenty of room to get dancing.

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MOTHER’S DAY
On Sunday is Mother’s Day in Ireland and in a few other, mainly English-speaking, countries. If you are not Irish, don’t panic, there is a good chance that where you are from Mother’s Day is in May. ;-) But maybe ring or think of your mother today AND in May. Why not!? ;-)

CAR BOOT SALE – SHELBOURNE PARK GREYHOUND STADIUM
On Sunday 14 Mar from 09:00 the Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium Car Boot Sale will take place for the first time on the car park of the stadium (Lots Road, Ringsend,D2). Visiting is free, selling costs EUR 15 for cars and EUR 20 for vans. Contact Damian on 086 8371573 for more details. Gates open 08:00 for Sellers and 09:00 for Buyers. www.haroldscrosscarbootsale.com/

ST PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL – BIG DAY OUT
The Big Day Out will take place in the streets AROUND Merrion Square on Sunday 14 March from 12:00-18:00. It is a festival within a festival, featuring street theatre, performance and music in the heart of Georgian Dublin. Merrion Square will become an oversized playground for both children and adults. Approx 50,000 people are expected to attend the event throughout the day and I definitely recommend you to come to the Big Day Out. Lots of entertainment is provided and there is something for everybody. A number of streets around Merrion Square will be closed, so if you come by car, park a little further away. More details are here www.stpatricksfestival.ie/cms/events_bigdayout.html The whole day’s schedule is here www.stpatricksfestival.ie/downloads/BigDayOutSchedule2010.pdf And the map of area and event sections is here www.stpatricksfestival.ie/downloads/BigDayOutMap2010.pdf

ST PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL 5 KM RUN
On Sun 14 March the St Patrick’s Festival 5 km Road Race will take place from 12:00-13:00. There will be approx 2,000 participants and 2,000 spectators. The race is not free, but watching it is free. If you still want to take part, late registration is EUR 20. Check out www.patricksrun.com The race will start on Dawson St at the Mansion House before continuing on towards St Stephen’s Green North, Merrion Row, Baggot St Lwr, Pembroke St, Fitzwilliam Square South, Fitzwilliam St Upr, Baggot St Lwr, Herbert St, Herbert Place, Wilton Terrace, Leeson St Lwr, Adelaide Rd, Earlsfort Terrace, Leeson St Lwr, Pembroke St, Baggot St Lwr, Merrion Row and St Stephens Green North, before finishing back on Dawson St. A number will be closed to accommodate this event, Dawson St, Baggot St Lwr, Herbert Place, Wilton Terrace, Leeson St Lwr and St Stephen’s Green East will be closed from 09:00-14:00.

CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP – PHOENIX PARK
The weekly Children’s Art Cart Workshops at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre is taking place every Sun from 10:30-12:30. Up to 20 children can participate but they must be supervised by an adult. Children 5 years & over. The upcoming themes are
14 Mar – St Patrick’s Day Cards and decorations
21 Mar – Easter Cards and Decorations
28 Mar – Medieval Life – Includes visit to Ashtown Castle
www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,12181,en.html

SUNDAY AT NOON CONCERT – HUGH LANE GALLERY
Nearly every Sunday a free “Sunday at Noon” concert is taking place in the Hugh Lane Gallery. From 12:00-13:00 classical music will be performed for free. No booking is required. This week’s concert is Fionnuala Moynihan (piano) performing Mozart: The Complete Piano Sonatas II. This is the 2nd in a five concert series featuring the complete Mozart Piano Sonatas performed in chronological order by Irish pianist Fionnuala Moynihan. www.hughlane.ie/whats_on_detail.php?id=461

POP-UP SHOP in TASTE OF EMILIA
As far as free event is concerned, this might be a little marginal, but there is no admission charge, so here it goes ;-) :
WoodLane (www.facebook.com/woodlane) and El Topo (www.myspace.com/topofree) will be displaying their clothes collection in Taste of Emilia, 1 Lower Liffey Street, Dublin 1. Taste of Emilia is a café/restaurant/Italian deli. So you can look at the clothes while having a coffee or food.

SUNDAY SKETCHING – HUGH LANE GALLERY
The Hugh Lane Gallery on Parnell Square is running a “Sunday Sketching for 7+ year olds” programme. This week (14 Feb) the title is “Sceitseáil an Domhnaigh” and the event takes place from 15:00-16:00. www.hughlane.ie/whats_on_detail.php?id=414

FAMILY PROGRAMME – NATIONAL MUSEUM
# “Hands on History” is taking place on 14 March 2010 at 15:00 in Collins Barracks for Age 5+. “Fun family learning with the Museum’s collection of objects especially for handling. Please note that places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.” www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=944

NATIONAL GALLERY – SUNDAY LECTURE
The Sunday Lecture on 14 Mar at 15:00 in the National Gallery in Kildare Street is: “Collecting for Pleasure and Enlightenment” by Lecturer James O’Halloran, Auctioneer www.nationalgallery.ie/html/programevents2.html

MATINEE BRUNCH CLUB – ODEON BAR & GRILL
The Odeon are inviting all families on Sat+Sun from 12:00-18:00 to a “Matinee Brunch Club”. Good Food, Kids movies (13:00+15:00), major international sporting events on the other big screen, kids under 3 eat for free are the main attractions of this offer. Upcoming Movies are on Mar 13/14 – Madagascar, Mar 20/21 – The Princess Bride, Mar 27/28 – The Incredibles. For further information ring 01 672 7690 or check www.odeon.ie/ The Odeon Bar & Grill is in the Old Harcourt Street Station, Dublin 2.

COMEDY CRUNCH – SHEBEEN CHIC
Free comedy, free ice-cream. What more do you want? :-) The Comedy Crunch is a brilliant free Stand Up comedy which decamps regularly downstairs in Shebeen Chic, Sth Great Georges Street. It is sooo popular that from initially monthly it was moved to fortnightly and now to weekly! Make sure you give it a go! It starts at 21:00 and the line-up is changing but always impressive. The next performance is on Sun 14 March and the details can be found on: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330

REGULAR SUNDAY EVENTS
* The Temple Bar Book Market is taking place every Sat+Sun on Temple Bar Square from 11:00-18:00.
* Blackhorse Flea Market + Car Boot Sale. Every Sunday from 10:00-18:00 the Blackhorse Market is taking place. You can reach it from Tyrconnell Road and from Kylemore Road and it is within 3 min from Black Horse stop on red Luas line. theblackhorsemarket.com
* The Mary Stokes Band (Blues) will be back in Bruxelles, Harry Street near Grafton Street and near the Westbury Hotel from 30 Aug. The start time is advertised as 18:00, but the actual start is usually significantly later. The gigs are not EVERY week, but most weeks. Admission is free.
* Sunday Roast is a weekly event in the Globe in Sth George’s Street from 20:00-01:00. Provided are free live music, games & roast potatoes. www.myspace.com/sundayroast1
* “Loose Change” play in Gibneys Pub, New St., Malahide every Sunday from 18:00-20:00.
* From 21:00 in The Bleeding Horse on Camden Street “The Apollo Sessions” is a free show featuring multiple styles of original music from local and international musicians and songwriters www.myspace.com/thebleedinghorsesessions
* The Brazilian Samba Rock Band +55 is playing every Sunday at the Odeon in Harcourt Street from 20:00-22:00, followed by a DJ playing Forro, Axe, and a mixture of Brazilian rhythms and salsa beats. Admission is free before 21:00 and EUR 5 after that.
* Songs of Praise, a Rock Karaoke is taking place every Sunday from 21:00 in The Village in Wexford Street, Dublin 2. www.getpraise.com
* The Burning Effigies are playing afrobeat, jazz, funk and soul every Sunday from 23:00 in Turk’s Head in Parliament Street. www.turkshead.ie
* Gardiner Street Gospel Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street near the junction with Dorset Street every Sunday at 19:30. Everybody is welcome independent from your level of religiousness. www.gardinerstreetgospelchoir.com
* Ballymun Gospel Choir Mass at 19:00 in Holy Spirit Church, Silloge, Ballymun.

WEEKEND EVENTS
If you are just looking for Sunday events, please check the event list for Saturday as well. A good few events are taking place on Saturday AND Sunday, but it wouldn’t make sense to list them twice.

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———Monday————————–

CINE-CAFE – MOTHER REILLY’S, RATHMINES
Howard Linnane’s Irish movie screening night Cine-Café (an evening of short films) and Pint & Picture (full feature film screening) take place on alternating weeks with the next event taking place on Mon 15 Mar at 20:00 in Mother Reilly’s in Rathmines, Dublin 6 (Uppercross House Hotel, 30 Upr Rathmines Road (opposite Tesco)).

REGULAR MONDAY EVENTS
* Every Mon from 20:00-22:00 in Bewley’s Cafe Theatre, 78 Grafton Street, the recently-formed music collective the ‘Lazy Band’ is playing roots, trad and folk songs from Ireland, England, America and anything else they like. Admission is free and the bar serves during the show. Some people order up pizzas from downstairs. Laid-back atmosphere, unplugged and informal. www.myspace.com/thelazyband
* ‘Hugh Cooney Don’t Like Monday’, a cabaret and live visual performance by Hugh Cooney, will take place every Monday night from 20:30 at The Pygmalion, South William Street, Dublin 2 (formerly Ba Mizu in Powerscourt Shopping Centre). Admission free. www.myspace.com/hughcooneycomotions
* From 21:00 in the International Bar, Wicklow Street: The Glór Sessions feature acoustic singer-songwriters, comedy, spoken word and poetry hosted by Stephen James Smith. Entry is free. www.stephenjamessmith.com/Glor.html
* From 21:30 a traditional Irish music session is taking place in Kennedy’s Pub in Drumcondra. Admission is free.
* From 22:00, the front bar of Whelans is the venue for the Open Mic event “Acoustic Nightmares Night”, organised by the band The Mighty Stef and some members from The Last Tycoons. This is a free event. www.facebook.com/pages/THE-MIGHTY-STEF/17575454643
* Upbeat Generation is playing Soul/Funk/Rock Covers in The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2 from 22:00. Later: DJ Rasheed. Admission is free.

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NATIONAL GALLERY LECTURE
On Tues 16 March the lecture “An Image of St. Patrick among the Recent Acquisition Highlights” by Lecturer Anne Hodge, National Gallery of Ireland is provided in the National Gallery at 10:30. www.nationalgallery.ie/html/programevents2.html

ST PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL – CEILI
The traditional St. Patrick’s Day Céilí is back! After it was dropped unexpectedly from last year’s festival, the organisers are bringing the Céilí (Irish for “Dance”) back. It is taking place on Tues 16 March from 16:00-19:00. The festival schedule claims that it will be IN St. Stephen’s Green, but AA Roadwatch seemingly was told it will be on St. Stephen’s Green North, which is the street from Grafton Street to Baggot Street. “You can immerse yourself in Irish culture and craic throughout the festival but for the more adventurous, dance in the streets at the Festival Céilí – a contemporary outdoor celebration of traditional Irish dance. Come and join award-winning musicians and dancers from the four corners of Ireland.” About 3000 people are expected for this event, so come along and have fun dancing up and down the street Irish style! ;-) More detail here www.stpatricksfestival.ie/cms/events_ceili.html

WILDLY DIFFERENT THINGS – THE OBSERVATORY
The Observatory on 7-11 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2 will be the venue for “Wildly Different Things: New York and Dublin”. On Tues 16 Mar a Performance Poetry and Reading Night will take place from 19:00. You have to register on 01-8333456 or on info@blueleafgallery.com. www.wildlydifferentthings.com

REGULAR TUESDAY EVENTS
* Open Mic Night with The Last Tycoons in O’Donoghues on Suffolk Street every Tueas from 20:00. It’s free and anyone can get up, sing a song or do whatever they like. www.facebook.com/pages/ODonoghues-Open-Mic/71834618844
* In the Bankers Inn on Trinity Street (off Dame Street) at 21:30: An acoustic singer-songwriter session hosted by Dave Murphy. A contribution is requested but not required. This is a listening club so is very quiet and features a lot of experienced songwriters trying out new material. www.myspace.com/davemurphyandfriends
* From 21:30, O’Briens on Dame Street (next to the Mercantile Pub) is the venue for a further Open Mic event of acoustic rock’n’roll organised by the band The Mighty Stef. Admission is free. www.facebook.com/pages/THE-MIGHTY-STEF/17575454643
* White Chocolate is playing Rock Covers from 22:00 in The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2

———Wednesday———————-

ST. PATRICK’S DAY
On 17 March is St. Patrick’s Day the National Holiday in Ireland. The main event on the day is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Apart from that there is not toooo much happening once the parade is over. Traditionally it has been a day when alcohol was consumed from early on in large amount and for that reason the off-licence lawas have been changed a few years ago and open significantly later than before. St. Stephen’s Green will be closed for a large part of the day and you will see lots of Gardai all over the city. My experience is that not after midnight but already at around 23:00 some areas of the city centre become very messy with drunken people on the streets. Let’s hope that things are better this year and if you can help, please do so!
Pay and Display parking will not be enforced on this holiday, but make sure that you don’t park your car in bus lanes or on wheel-chair car park spaces.

ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
The St. Patrick’s Festival Parade will take place on Wed 17 March. It will leave at 12:00 at Parnell Square and will then follow O’Connell Street, College Green, Dame Street to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The route is relatively short and the amount of people will be HUGE. So if you want to be able to see something come really early. There is no perfect spot to see the parade and if you are in the 4th row in the crowd, you won’t see much that is happening on street level. Some people bring ladders and it is not a bad idea. If you are small, I have some good advise for you: Come EVEN earlier!! You will regret it otherwise! The parade has and still is improving year on year and if you have never seen it before, go for it! The Parade theme in 2010 is “Extraordinary World” and with lots of marching bands and dancers it nearly reminds you in some aspects of carnival. ;-) If the weather is not so good OR if you didn’t make it early enough and would end up behind a wall of people, you can watch the parade on TV or via live-stream on the RTE website.

ST PATRICK’S DAY FUN FAIR
In addition to the Fun Fair at Merrion Square and Wolfe Tone Square on Wed 17 March Custom House Quay will be closed to accommodate a Fun Fair. Motorists, please note that his closure will be in place from Tues 16 Mar 20:00 until Thurs 18 March, 06:00.

HIGH KINGS – HMV IN-STORE EVENT
The High Kings will be playing live and signing copies of their new album, ‘Memory Lane’ in HMV Grafton Street on Wed 17 March at 11:00. hmv.com/hmvweb/navigate.do?pPageID=1080

ALL PATRICK’S IN GUINNESS STOREHOUSE
In addition to the normal operation in Guinness Storehouse on Wed 17 March there will be live music entertainment with U2 tribute band “Rattle and Hum”, a traditional Irish Céilí, live DJs, street performers, dancers, caricaturist, face painters and food tasting. The admission charge is the usual (and very high) EUR 15. But there is something special this year: If you are called Patrick, Paddy, Pat or Patricia you are invited to visit for free. Patrick’s must present official photo ID at the point of purchase to gain free admission. Everybody else, if you buy your ticket on www.guinness-storehouse.com you will get a 10% discount.
Guinness Storehouse, St. James’s Gate, Dublin 8
www.dublin.ie/calendar_details.aspx?eventid=1974

ST PATRICK’S DAY IN POWERSCOURT TOWN CENTRE
The Powerscourt Town Centre invites to green ballons and shamrocks, face painters and St Patrick’s characters for the kids and Irish dancers and other traditional entertainment on stage ensuring that everybody in the family enjoys themselves. The centre will be open from 12:00-18:00.
www.powerscourtcentre.com/news-and-events/st-patricks-day/

NATIONAL MUSEUM – SPECIAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENT
# A St Patrick’s Day Special Event with Storytelling and Harp Playing is taking place in Klidare Street for Age 6+ on Wed 17 March from 14:00-14:40 and 15:00-15:40. “Stories and legends from before and after the time of St. Patrick, with storyteller Nuala Hayes and music from harpist Anne Marie O’Farrell.” No booking required. First come first served. Event limited to 60. www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=959

RHA LECTURE SERIES
The Royal Hibernian Academy is inviting to the second part of their series of lectures by RHA Members and Honorary Members:
-17 March: NO lecture!
– 24 March: Martin Gale
– 31 March: Brian Ferran ‘The William Scott & FE McWilliam commissions at Altnagelvin Hospital’
There is no admission fee and spaces will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. Lectures begin at 17:30 in the Friends Room of the RHA, Gallagher Gallery, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2. For further information: www.royalhibernianacademy.ie

FILM SCREENING – INSTITUTO CERVANTES
No film screening on 17 March, the next screening is on 24 March!
The Spanish Cultural Institute, Instituto Cervantes, is inviting to a film screening. On Wed 24 March at 18:30 the film “Sin vergüenza” (2001) by Joaquín Oristrell will be shown. (in Spanish with English subtitles). dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha62236_16_2.htm The Instituto Cervantes is on Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, quite near the National Gallery.

ST PATRICKS DAY 2010 KARAOKE PARTY – LEGAL EAGLE
The Legal Eagle Pub, 1-2 Chancery Place, Four Courts, Dublin 7 invites to a night of song and craic from 21:00 on Wed 17 March. Sing along to all your favourites in a real Paddy’s day atmosphere. Good selection of Irish songs and all the usuals. Admission Free. Tel 8735031 or www.thebar.ie

SONGS OF PRAISE – THE VILLAGE
The Songs of Praise Rock and Roll Karaoke is moving from its Sunday evening slot to Wednesdays. After five years of legendary Sunday nights in the Village, Songs of Praise is moving to Wednesdays. The mid week mayhem starts at 21:00 every Wed! www.getpraise.com Venue: The Village, Wexford Street, Dublin 2

REGULAR WEDNESDAY EVENTS
* The “Havana International Language Exchange” is taking place every Wed from 17:30-19:30 in Havana Tapas Bar in George’s Street. The majority of people there are Spanish or English-speaking, but French, Italians, Polish and Chinese are sometimes coming to and everybody is welcome to meet for a chat to improve your Spanish or English.
* “The Zodiac Sessions” is a regular open mic event from 20:30 in Bruxelles (between Grafton Street and Westbury Hotel) for unsigned musicians. Admission is free and there is a different line-up every week. www.thezodiacsessions.com/
* “The Song Room” is another open mic event. It takes place in The Globe in George’s Street at 20:30 on SOME Wednesdays. The frequency got less predictable in recent weeks/months and you should check the website before going. www.myspace.com/thesongroom
* Songs of Praise, a Rock Karaoke is taking place every Wednesday from 21:00 in The Village in Wexford Street, Dublin 2. www.getpraise.com
* Traditional Irish Music Session in Hedigan’s (The Brian Boru) in Phibsborough from 21:30 every Wednesday. If you play an instrument you are especially welcome (all levels are welcome).
* Seven Deadly Skins are playing Reggae/Ska Covers from 22:00 with DJ Dotsie later. The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2. Admission is free.

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ALEXANDER GORDON SMITH – BOOK SIGNING
On Thurs 18 March Alexander Gordon Smith will sign his book in Eason’s in O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 from 11:00. www.eason.ie/events/upcoming

CHINESE WORLD LECTURE – CHESTER BEATTY LIBRARY
On Thurs 18 Mar at 13:10 the public lecture “Entering a Chinese World series: Values and World Views: Learning from China” by Dr Jerusha McCormack & Dr John G Blair (Visiting Professors at Beijing Foreign Studies University) will take place in the Chester Beatty Library. This lecture series is open to everybody and requires no booking www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx

TCD MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS LECTURE SERIES
Bláthnaid D. told me about an interesting TCD lecture series. Lectures take place from 19:00-20:30 in Ui Chadhain Lecture Theatre, (2041b) Ground Floor, Arts Building, TCD. For further details email mdglect@tcd.ie, call 086 8442641 or visit www.tcd.ie/Economics/DevelopmentStudies
+ Human Rights and Pro-Poor Growth: 18 March. Speaker: Marta Foresti, Overseas Development Institute, London.
+ A Fairer Global Tax System: Developing World and National Perspectives: 1 April. Speakers: David McNair, Head of Research and Policy, Christian Aid, London; Sheila Killian, Dept of Accounting & Finance, University of Limerick.
+ The Truth about Trade: the real impact of trade liberalisation: 8 April. Speaker: Clive George, University of Manchester and author of ‘The Truth About Trade’.

SAXIFRAGES – BOTANIC GARDEN LECTURE
The lecture ‘Saxifrages – across the World and in the Garden’ by Malcolm McGregor will take place in the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin on Thurs 18 March from 20:00 (in the Visitor Centre). ‘Saxifrages – a Definitive guide to the 2000 species, Hybrids and Cultivars’ by Malcolm McGregor was published to great acclaim in 2008. As well as being an expert on saxifrages, Malcolm has lectured extensively and is a fine photographer. I have to admit that I had NO clue what saxifrages are, so I looked it up: It is a genus containing about 440 known species of Holarctic perennial plants, making it the largest genus in the family Saxifragaceae. They are commonly called saxifrages or stone-breakers. The Latin word Saxifraga means “stone-breaker”
www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

ODEON MOVIE CLUB
Every Thursday the Odeon Pub in Harcourt Street is running a Classic Movies Club from 20:00. Admission is free. The theme is “Irish Season” and the films are 18 Mar: The Commitments, 25 Mar: The General.
For Seat/Table reservations call 478 2088 or mail hello@odeon.ie – www.odeon.ie/gallery.html

REGULAR THURSDAY EVENTS:
* Quiz Night in The Lotts Cafe Bar, 9 Lower Liffey St, Dublin 1. Every Thurs a quiz night with great prizes is taking place at 20:00/20:30 depending on football. Participation is free.
* “Thirsty Thursday” Open Mic Night from 21:00 in the Mullingar House in Chapelizod Village. www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=111621257112
* The Bionic Rats play live Reggae and Ska every Thursday in Turk’s Head from 22:00. Admission is free. www.turkshead.ie
* The Poor Boys play Rock Covers from 22:00 in The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2. Later: DJ Tim. Admission is free.

———Friday————————

TRANSFORMING IRELAND – EARTH SCIENCES LECTURE
The UCD Earth Sciences Institute is running a series of seminars beginning Friday
19 March and running most Fridays until December. The title of the series is “Transforming Ireland – Mobilising Innovation and Enterprise to Become a Prosperous Low Carbon Society”. The first seminar will take place on Fri 19 March from 12:30-14:00 and is entitled “Natural gas, but not as we know it”.
It will comprise presentations from two of the world’s leading researchers, Tommy Boland, UCD and Padraig O’Kiely, Teagasc, in regard to achieving reductions in emissions from animals. The seminar will take place in Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2. To register your interest please email esi.admin@ucd.ie

BREAKTHROUGH TO SUCCESS
A free 2.5 day training course about goal setting and achieving the things in your life that you want and have not achieved yet. The event is definitely free and you are not in anyway obliged or pushed to sign-up for any of the non-free courses that will be promoted at the event. I will be definitely in the D4 Hotels in Ballsbridge where it will take place. The event starts at 18:00 and you need to pre-register to get a seat: www.breakthroughtosuccess.eu/?af=CLA1035324 If you want to help the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) by attending the event and have registered for it, PLEASE make sure that you enrol at the event on Friday evening or on Saturday during the day!

CHANNEL ONE, PATRICK KELLEHER, HUNTER GATHERER – BUTTON FACTORY
Channel One, Patrick Kelleher, Hunter Gatherer will play at the Button Factory on Fri 19 March and admission is free before 22:00 (EUR 10 after 22:00). Doors is at 20:00.
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=301194189154&ref=mf

———Pre-Announcements————————

This section contains lots of events this week that happen in the future some of them require free tickets and it is mentioned where this is the case. Put the events in your diary and for the ticketed events hurry to request your tickets:

LEGENDS IN YOUR LUNCHTIME: JOHN O’SHEA – NCIRL
This event has been postponed dues to unavailability of John O’Shea, the CEO of GOAL Ireland. A new date will be announced on www.ncirl.ie/Events/John_O%27Shea:_Legends_In_Your_Lunchtime

LEGENDS IN YOUR LUNCHTIME: MARY DAVIS – NCIRL
Instead of John O’Shea the slot on Wed 24 March from 13:00-14:00 will be filled by Mary Davis, Managing Director of Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia. She is responsible for overseeing the growth and development of Special Olympics across 58 countries in Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Legends In Your Lunchtime is a series of free public leadership talks here at the National College of Ireland. Admission is free but places are limited and must be reserved through: www.ncirl.ie/Events/Mary_Davis:_Legends_In_Your_Lunchtime

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT CONSULTATION
As decisions are taken on how to address Youth Employment in Ireland and Europe, Young People want to be part of the solution not the problem. The National Youth Council of Ireland in Partnership with the Youth Affairs Unit of OMCYA are hosting a consultation with young people on Youth Employment and Social Inclusion in preparation for the European Conference on the issue. The event will take place in the Irish Aid Centre O’Connell Street, Dublin on Sat 27 May 2010. It is aimed at young people and Youth Workers over 18yrs. The organisers especially invite people that have experience of finding it difficult to access employment. Admission is free and public transport travel expenses can be paid. Booking is absolutely required and you will find all details on www.international.youth.ie/index.php?id=33 or by contacting international AT nyci.ie ot Tel: 01 4255945

IRISH MET SOCIETY WEATHER & CLIMATE CONFERENCE
The Irish Met Society Weather & Climate Conference 2010 is taking place on 27 March 2010 in the Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. The lectures are
* “Decisions, decisions, decisions – weather in the real world” by Gerald Fleming (Met Éireann)
* “Weather and Aviation” by Captain James Brady (Irish Air Corps)
* “Contrails and Climate Change” by Gillian Whelan (UCC)
* “Weather and Health” by Dr Pat Goodman (DIT)
* “Denial or despair: towards effectively communicating climate change” by John Gibbons (www.climatechange.ie)
* “Climate Change Indicators for Ireland” by Séamus Walsh (Met Éireann)
Admission is free but you have to pre-book via www.irishmetsociety.org or by sending an e-mail to info@irishmetsociety.org. Most of the seats are already reserved, do don’t delay your booking!

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TAXI DRIVER PROTEST – ONCE AGAIN
The taxi drivers were out protesting again and making life difficult for many many other people. This time traffic in the City Centre was severely disrupted and in the office of the Taxi Regulator two men staged a sit-in protest. The drivers are protesting over what they claim is the unfair regulation of the industry. Pat Walsh from Limerick and Tom Hanlon from Dublin had been in the building for a good few hours and were told by the High Court to leave it. What strikes me as odd is not that they protest but what one of the people staging the sit-ins gave as a reason. Tom Hanlon said people driving a taxi were entitled to earn a decent living and Minister Noel Dempsey would have to listen. The word that amazes me is “entitled”. If taxi drivers are entitled to earn a decent living, does that mean that all the 184,000 people that were made redundant in the last year are ENTITLED to earn a decent living as well? I guess so!? And can you imagine all the pub owners and Spar shop (etc.) owners? They will demand as well that the government will stop competitiors from running their business nearby!?!? www.rte.ie/news/2010/0309/taxi.html

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Have a wonderful St. Patrick’s Festival and make sure that you enjoy your time but don’t contribute to the biggest social problem on St. Patrick’s Day, which is alcohol abuse/over-use. “See” you next week with more event notices.

–Joerg

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