Hi all!
You can probably imagine that I talk about events quite a bit when I meet people socially. Not in a way that I have nothing else to talk about ;-) , but events or the Dublin Event Guide usually come up at some stage in the chat. And usually there is the question “What next big event is coming up?” or “Which Event do you like the most?”
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And there is one thing that ALWAYS surprises me: It amazes me how many people never heard of the Street Performance World Championship, one of the best and most popular festivals in Dublin! Have YOU heard about it? (If you are a longterm reader of the Dublin Event Guide, I am sure …or at least HOPE…. you have.) It is an absolutely outstanding festival in Merrion Square where the best Street Performers from all over the world perform for you. If you ever have laughed at or with a Street Performer anywhere in the world on holidays or otherwise, you will find even better performances in Merrion Square.
Maybe you are wondering now if the Street Performance Festival 2012 takes place this weekend or why else I am talking about it!? The reason why I mention it today is because this super festival takes place NEXT weekend (20-22 July) and that means there is one more week to tell your friends, family and work colleagues about it. So, take the opportunity in the coming week to ask people “Hey, do you know that the Street Performance World Championship is taking place from 20-22 July?” and if they say “No”, or “What’s that” or “Never heard about it”, then a) tell them about it and b) tell them that they have to subscribe to the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)” as soon as possible, so that they will not miss out on all these great events in Dublin anymore! :-)
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BTW: There are still a few little issues to iron out with the new pretty format of this newsletter. Last week I messed up the formatting a little bit. Forgive me if not everything is perfect yet. I am getting better every week…I hope! :-)
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The “Feel Good Slot” at this place in the Dublin Event Guide is to share some inspirational, motivational or thought provoking quotes, stories or video clips. You wonder why I added this section to this e-zine? If your week was great, you might not need it, but most of us had some challenging moments in the last week and this section is for the people that want to remind that despite all, life is great and it is important to be alive!
You might or might not know the children’s book Winnie the Pooh, which was created by A.A. Milne in 1926 and was later used by Disney for a series of features. The book and the dialogues in it are suprisingly and unexpectedly deep and philosophical. I didn’t grow up with Winnie the Pooh and only discovered the book later (and am still dicovering it :-) ). A friend of mine posted something in Facebook this week and I thought it is perfect for the Feel Good Slot today. It is a dialogue between the Pooh and the Piglet: “What day is it?” asked Pooh. – “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. – “My favorite day,” said Pooh.”
May all your Today’s be your favourite and if you want to share it with friends you can find it on my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/Joerg.Steegmueller
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This part is important to “keep the show on the road”:
Last week Susan B, Rainey D-G, Johan S were the wonderful people who helped the Dublin Event Guide by supporting it with a donation. Have you helped? Your help is absolutely needed to ensure that you all will continue to get the Dublin Event Guide every week. The cost for sending the weekly newsletter has more than doubled and I need your help! Has the Dublin Event Guide helped you to find events that you otherwise wouldn’t have known about, or have you saved money by finding great free events? Then go to www.perfectresults.info/donation.htm and help!
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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.
The Dublin City of Science event series will continue until Sunday and PhotoIreland is continuing until the end of the month. In addition there are lots of new events taking place this week (more than 130 again!).
I plan to go to the Mini Maker Faire in the Science Gallery on Saturday. Checout Sugur and the talk about the Jane, who invented it. It is amazing stuff! Then there is the Print Museum Demonstration Day, an interesting event to udnerstand this outdated concept of information being printed on paper. :-) The Bray Summer Fest and the ISAF YOurh Sailing Championship are on as well and both offer a set of interesting events. I will probably go to the Graff House Live Street Art Show a little later.
On Sunday the Hippy Day at Brocante Market sounds interesting and the Temple Bar Beatles Festival this whle weekend is tempting.
Durin next week there are three interesting gigs in Whelan’s: The Bambir on Tuesday, Toot Sweet on Wednesday and Moo on Thursday. Try them out!
More on Tuesday: Saturn Watch with Astronomy Ireland and the new Grand Folk Club in the Grand Social. In Wednesday the Sudan Refugee Crisis event interests me, hopefully I can make it.
After Wednesday I need to write the next Dublin Event Guide and need to gather energy for a VERY busy next weekend. It will probably be the busiest weekend of the summer and unfortunately lots of events are all coming together, but there is definitely something for everybody.
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BOTHERED AND BEWILDERED WITH LIFE?
Are you bothered, bewildered or just bogged down with life at the moment? – Mary Keating, MA, trained psychoanalytic psychotherapist, is available for appointments in Custom House Medical Centre, IFSC or at 20 Lower Baggot Street. Please phone 01-6776253 or 0868783086 or email mkeating@iol.ie for enquiries or to make an appointment. Her fees are appropriate to circumstances, so talk to her if you could do with some help and support. www.agalma.ie/therapists/mary-keating
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8 Week Creative Writing Course – Competition
What a great competition I have for you today: Creative writing teacher and Dublin Event Guide Subscriber Yvonne Cullen and her Writing Train workshops are offering you an exclusive opportunity to win one free place on her 8-week Start to Write course, starting on 31 July in the United Arts Centre, Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2. This free place has a value of EUR 215 and is only being offered to the Dublin Event Guide Community! To enter the competition, email Yvonne at writingtrain@gmail.com with the title of two recent posts on her Creative Writing Blog, www.yvonnecullen.wordpress.com and also add in your email in 40 words or less why you would enjoy this prize. Deadline for entry is Thursday 26 July at midnight and the winner will be notified by the morning of Sunday 29 July.
To be in with an extra chance to win, LIKE Yvonne Cullen’s Writing Train on facebook, the page where Yvonne posts tips straight from her classrooms, and share this link with your facebook friends:
Writing Train Beginners’ classes: Tuesday Night 8-week course starts 14 August!
If you can LIKE and SHARE as above, Yvonne will put your name in the hat twice. :-). Yvonne’s popular writing classes and workshops at the National Library Cafe in Dublin are also accepting summer participants for 8,7 and even 6 weeks’ membership, if you would like to try out a creative writing class for a smaller than usual fee (EUR 185, EUR 165 and EUR150). Details are available on Yvonne’s blog where the Writing Train autumn schedule is also located. Autumn classes start from 05 September. And finally: If a writing holiday is what you’re looking for, Yvonne brings groups to Inishbofin Island in Connemara, to write, on 19 July and 13 September.
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More competitions
There are a few competitions in the pipeline, so there will be more next week, but if you know someone who would like to get the word out about a product they are selling, put them in contact with me. Ticket competitions are great, but it would be nice to have a few more product competitions too. You can reach me on dublineventguide@gmail.com
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LUAS – Kids go for free in July
You might not have heard about this yet, but there are still some opportunities to use that offer: Two children (up to Age 15) can travel for free with each adult who has a valid Luas Adult ticket on each Saturday and Sunday in July. So if you want to get into the City Centre with the whole family, leave the car at home … if you live near a LUAS line. www.luas.ie/news-kids-go-free.html
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Taxi App – checking honesty of Taxi Driver – launched
A new iPhone app called “TaxiFair” (EUR 0.79) has been launched for Dublin and London by iOS Developer Kevin Fagan (tinktank.ie/). The app works like a taximeter by measuring distance and time and calculating the fare the taxi should charge. In addition it records the route the taxi driver did take. Interesting application, if you are concerned about or have experienced dodgy taxi drivers. Pity that the app is only available for iPhone, though. www.thejournal.ie/app-for-taxi-customers-monitors-route-and-average-fare-516907-Jul2012/
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PhotoIreland Festival 2012
I will include that once more, just in case you didn’t see it last week:
PhotoIreland is a photo exhibition that consists of over 100 exhibitions and events in more than 40 venues around Dublin. There are more than 200 participating photographers, curators and publishers and this is the 3rd PhotoIreland Festival. The theme this year is ‘Migrations: Diaspora & Cultural Identity’. The festival will run from 01-31 July and I expect that I will not be able to list to omany events here, there are just too many. So, instead I will send you to their website and will ask you to check it your yourself: 2012.photoireland.org
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A1 Computers help the poorest to get a chance to learn Computer Skills
A1 Computers, a great supporter and hugely important sponsor of the Dublin Event Guide, asked me if I could help them spread the word and I am more than happy to do that. A1 Computers is working with Camara to collect and prepare computers that are still in good shape but are not needed here anymore to for re-use in Africa. A1 Computers are giving their time and expertise, but the raw material has to come from you. If you are buying a new computer of Laptop or have recently done so, drop your old and unneeded computer in to A1 Computers shop in Dun Laoghaire/Cornelscourt: www.a1computers.ieIf you haven’t bought a new computer, but want/need one, have a chat with the people at A1 Computers, they sell computers as well. And by trading in your used Laptop/Computer you help eliminate poverty in Africa by empowering and upskilling kids in African Schools, you use the most environmentally friendly way of disposing of your old computer and you also receive 25% off the cost of setup & data transfer. Watch this video clip to see how much you help: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iU7P4EAQoA
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Based on your feedback, I have decided to do the following with the Exhibition section in this newsletter from now on: I will provide you with a link to a near-comprehensive listing of exhibitions provided by www.visualartists.ie . For me to list all exhibitions would only be doubling their good work and would be an inefficient use of my resources. The link is visualartists.ie/category/listings/dublin/
On top of that I will every now and then include here a small selection of exhibitions that either are not mentioned in the Visual Artist listing or are note-worthy to be mentioned separately.
The first to mention here is the Dublin Sketchers exhibition and I have listed it in the main event section for the respective days. Check out Saturday and Sunday!
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From Pole To Pole
09-23 July – 11:00-19:00
To the rear of the Convention Centre Dublin, Number 5 (Corner Unit), Spencer Dock, Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
Part of the UCD Imagine Science Film Festival is the Pop-up exhibition “From Pole To Pole”. The exhibition presents forty pictures conveying some of the unusual, still and pure atmosphere in the areas explored during the journey of the yacht Tara. The black and white images reinforce the impression of eternity in landscapes where the mad rush of time seems to have stopped. Vincent Hilaire, the photographer on Tara, took all pictures. Admission to this stunning exhibition is free.
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True Potential – PrettyvacanT Exhibition
July 2012
Clarehall Shopping Centre, Dublin 17
True Potential is a collaborative partnership project between PrettyvacanT Dublin and Virtual Shopfronts. It is a collection of paintings – scanned, turned into a virtual gallery and wrapped in vinyl around an empty shop unit in Clarehall Shopping Centre. The show is featuring 3 Irish artists and 16 artworks and is Ireland’s first virtually-curated show to be exhibited on the exterior of an empty building. www.prettyvacantdublin.com/content/true-potential-june-july-2012-clarehall-shopping-centre-dublin-17 PrettyvacanT Dublin repurpose vacant Dublin properties as temporary exhibition spaces and have always great ideas.
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Adapt: Contemporary photography and video from the U.S.
19 Jul – 04 Aug
Broadstone Studios, 22 Harcourt Terrace, Dublin 2
Broadstone Studios and PhotoIreland Festival 2012 join with U.S. arts organization The Center for Emerging Visual Artists to bring an international exhibition exchange to Dublin.
“Adapt” curated by Amy Stevens consists of work by 7 artists from The Center for Emerging Visual Artists Philadelphia. Featured artists: Noah Addis, Joelle Jensen, Allison Kaufman, Michael Mergen, Tim Portlock, Jeffrey Stockbridge, and Kimberly Witham.
The artists are dealing with the concept of adaptation, whether on a global, local or personal level. Changes in spaces, both public and private are a common link to the works. Documentation of this process of change is shown in unique and thought-provoking ways through photography, digital art and video. For more info on the two exhibitions visit: www.adaptshow.com & www.interchangeshow.com or 2012.photoireland.org/program/adapt/
The Opening reception is on Thurs 19 Jul from 17:30-20:30. Admission is free.
There will also be an Artist Talk with Amy Stevens & Tim Portlock on Sat 21 July (16:00-17:00) at Broadstone Studios. (Admission is free, but there are only 40 places.)
Addressing the broad theme of artists fostering their own networks Amy will discuss the development of Interchanges and Adapt, exhibitions developed in collaboration with artist Angie Duignan. This is also an opportunity to hear about visual artist-led organisations and initiatives in Philadelphia, in particular the The Center for Emerging Visual Artists. Tim will chat about his involvement with the artist-led Gallery Vox Populi. This event is free and open to whoever wishes to attend, it will be followed by an informal social event with drinks and snacks provided with the kind support of Broadstone Studios. For details on both events and to register see: www.visualartists.ie/education-2/current-programme/
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The Flats: Memories, Perceptions, Reality – Photography Exhibition
11 Jul – 22 Jul: Mon-Sat 11:00-18:00, Sun 12:00-17:00
Pearse House, Flat 18e, Pearse House Flats, Lower Erne Street, Dublin 2
‘The Flats: Memories, Perceptions, Reality’ showcases Jeanette Lowe’s photography of the people and the environment of the Pearse House flats complex in Dublin City taken between 2009 and 2012. A vacant flat inside Pearse House has been transformed into a unique art space. Dublin City Council have provided the ‘gallery’, which is in fact the two bed roomed flat that sits just one floor beneath the one where Lowe’s Grandparents reared their thirteen children. Events planned during the exhibition include talks on the Art Deco architecture, history and heritage, and stories from the people of the flats. Walking tours will also operate to take visitors from the street outside, into the heart of the exhibition. The exhibition is a Featured event of PhotoIreland 2012. www.jeanettelowe.ie
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Photographic Exhibition: The Cherry Blossom
18 Jul – 01 Aug: 10:00-17:00
National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Doreen Kennedy is a visual artist living and working in Dublin, who works with lens-based media including photography, photo based installations, photomontage and film. This exhibition pays homage to the Cherry Blossom tree and the transience of their blossoms. In Japan, cherry blossoms symbolise clouds, due to their nature of blooming en masse.
Awareness of the transience of all things heightens appreciation of their beauty and evokes a gentle sadness at their passing. Working from this theme, this series of images shows portraits of cherry blossom trees, the short cycle of their blossoms with details of their flowers and images of their fallen petals. www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm
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Circle of Light – Photo Exhibition
15-19 July – Opens Sun 15:00, Mon-Thur: 10:00-20:00
Backloft, 7-11 St Augustine Street, Dublin 8
The Photography Exhibition “Circle of Light” by Dutch Photographer and teacher Jos Menting with Black and white documentary story from Nigeria, Black and white series of street photos in Dublin and colour projections of wild flowers and nature is taking place and is part of thePhotoIreland Festival 2012. www.josmenting.com/
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UCD Imagine Science – Cinema Tour
10:30 – 16:30, Fri 13 Jul
George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1
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The Ferocious Mingle Market
 11:00 – 18:00, Fri 13 Jul
72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8
The Ferocious Mingle Market takes place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday AND Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.
The location of the new indoor market is 72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto) an opening hours are 11:00-18:00. There is also a Café, the Oscar Verne Café, open for business at the market.
www.facebook.com/mingle.mkt
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Archive at Lunchtime – IFI
13:10, Fri 13 Jul
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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The Race for the Double Helix – Life Story with James Watson – Film Screening
15:00, Fri 13 Jul
Lighthouse Cinema, Market Square, Smithfield Plaza, Dublin 7
The first UCD Imagine Science Film Festival will run from 05-14 July and will take place in a number of locations in Dublin (e.g Lighthouse Cinema, Sugar Club, Science Gallery, etc). It is part of the Dublin City of Science Festival 2012 and will celebrate science through cinema, digital media and art. A few free film screenings are part of the programme: On Friday the film “The Race for the Double Helix – Life Story with James Watson” will be screened. Admission is free, but tickets are required and you can request them here:
www.ucdimaginescience.ie/screening-the-race-for-the-double-helix-life-story-james-watson-friday-13th-july-13-00-lighthouse-cinema/
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Futureproof – Newstalk Science Show
16:30 – 18:30, Fri 13 Jul
Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Futureproof, the weekly science show on Newstalk 106-108 fm will be on Meeting House Square for a Science Week event on Fri with two schows at 16;30 and at 17:30. Presenter Jonathan McCrea will need your help to find out how the human mind works. With the help of expert psychologists, Jonathan and the Futureproof crew have researched, plotted and schemed to create a series of social experiments designed to find out just what makes people tick.
Stop by on Friday, see the experiments happen, maybe take part in a few, or just say hi. Then on Saturday, tune in to Futureproof on Newstalk 106-108fm at 18:00 to hear the results… you might be surprised by what you hear! Admission is free, but entry is limited and on a first come, first served basis.
blog.templebar.ie/?p=6085
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Bray Summerfest 2012 – Gigs
18:00 – 23:00, Fri 13 Jul
Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow
The performing bands on the bandstand on Friday are: MFactor (18:00-19:30), Pump Up The Jam (19:30-21:00) and the headliner Coldplay Tribute Band “Coldplace” (21:30-23:00).
On Saturday the schedule is: Wyvern Lingo (18:00-19:00), The Raglans (19:30-21:00) and Daft Punk Tribute (21:30-23:00)
On Sunday you will hear: Hi Rez (15:30-16:30), Sarah Bass (17:00-18:00), Bray Gospel Choir & Guests (18:30-20:30), The Camembert Quartet (21:00-23:00). The Special Guests with the Bray Gospel Choir are singer Louise Dempsey and the Legato Singers.
I was last week at the Ryan Sheridan gig in Bray and it was great and well worth the trip to Bray. So check out the list of performers and maybe you find something you like!
www.braysummerfest.com/events/
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The Future of Film & Video
18:00 – 19:30, Fri 13 Jul
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
Join Academy award winners Anil Kokaram and Simon Robinson and BAFTA award winner Mark Jacobs as they discuss the future of film and video. From today’s cutting-edge 3D tech, to tomorrow’s innovations being imagined in labs across the world. You’ll never look at a screen the same way as these visionaries show that in the film and video industry you should expect the unexpected. This event is part of the UCD Imagine Science Film Festival, and is part of Dublin City of Science.To find out more and to book your seat (essential) go to:
sciencegallery.com/events/2012/07/future-film-video
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Alchemist Aperitif III
18:45, Fri 13 Jul
Clarion Hotel (Kudos Bar), North Wall Quay, IFSC, Dublin 1
The Alchemist Cafe and the Irish Science & Technology Journalists’ Association (ISTJA) are hosting the Alchemist Aperitifs, three evenings of open conversation and debates with speakers who are taking part in the Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF). They will be held on the 11, 12 and 13 July in the Kudos Bar.
The third evening will be chaired by Claire O’Connell, a science journalist, and features:
+ Frank Close from the University of Oxford on the search for the Higgs boson.
+ Sara Tegami of the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics discussing the use of physics in the battle against cancer.
+ Jean-Patrick Connerade, Imperial College London, talking about poetry and science.
Admission is free and all are welcome. Complimentary finger food will be provided.
www.alchemistcafedublin.com/
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Tara Oceans: A Worldwide Journey portraying marine plankton
19:00, Fri 13 Jul
National Maritime Museum, Mariners’ Church, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
A talk about the Tara Oceans Expedition in context with the visit of the TARA marine research vessel to Dun Laoghaire will take place and is entitled “Tara Oceans : a worldwide journey portraying marine plankton” by Emmanuel G. Reynaud, UCD, Dublin. Followed by a Q&A session. Everyone is welcome.
www.mariner.ie/tara-oceans-coral-view
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Sahaja Yoga Meditation
19:30, Fri 13 Jul
4/5 Eustace Street, Temple Bar (next to IFI, ring bell no. 3)
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)
A drop in class, with newcomers welcome.
www.sahajayoga.ie
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Cornucopia – Live Music
19:30 – 21:30, Fri 13 Jul
Cornucopia Café & Restaurant, 19/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
Cornucopia Café & Restaurant host live music three evenings a week (Thurs, Fri and Sat). The restaurant is a Wholefood & Vegetarian Restaurant and is open until 22:15.
+ Every second Thursday N.C Lawlor, a songwriter, session player and troubadour plays a mix of country, bluegrass & blues from 19:30-21:30.
+ Every Friday (19:30-21:30) Junshi Murakami plays Irish Harp.
+ Every Saturday (19:30-21:30) Nollaig Mann plays a collection of popular and jazz classics.
www.cornucopia.ie
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ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship – Opening Ceremony
19:30, Fri 13 Jul
Harbour Plaza, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
The Opening Ceremony for the Four Star Pizza ISAF Youth World Sailing Championships will take place at Dun Laoghaire Harbour Plaza on Fri. The Olympic-style Parade of Nations will march to the Plaza led by Celtic Drummers, Extreme Rhythm. The ceremony will be addressed by An Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Tom Joyce, An Tanaiste, Eamon Gilmore TD and the ISAF President Göran Petersson. The
welcoming of the teams will be followed by the ceremonial raising of the flag and the mixing of the waters brought from the
homelands of the 63 nations. The Dun Laoghaire Choral Society and the modern Irish band “Galloping Irish Club” will contribute with performances.
www.dlrevents.ie/pdf/ISAF%20programme.pdf
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Kerrie O Brien – Matters of the Heart – Poetry
19:30, Fri 13 Jul
Twisted Pepper, 54 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1
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Temple Bar Beatles Festival
19:30 – 02:00, Fri 13 Jul
Temple Bar, Dublin 2
The first Temple Bar Beatles Festival will take place in a varitey of venues in Temple Bar from Friday – Sunday. It seems that nearly all events are free, but the website doesn’t confirm, it is just my guess.
Events on Friday are:
Buskers Bar: 22:00-24:00 Neil Tudor as Macca Paul and 00:00-02:00 The Pacifics
The Temple Bar: 19:30 Rod Davis from The Quarrry Men with the Temple Bar Beatles Band
Hard Rock Cafe: 21:30-23:30: The Rockets
Merchants Arch: 19:00 Live Acoustic Acts (downstairs) + 23:30 Beatles for Sale (EUR 10)
www.templebarbeatlesfest.com/#!events
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Music Maker Social
20:00, Fri 13 Jul
Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Talks at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
20:00, Fri 13 Jul
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8
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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard
21:00, Fri 13 Jul
Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght
08:00 – 12:00, Sat 14 Jul
Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Co. Dublin
A weekly car boot sale, one of less than a handful that is still reliably taking place, has up to 200 cars/sellers. The stadium is just a few minutes walk from the Red LUAS line stop and numerous bus stops. For traders the Car Boot Sale opens at 06:30 for buyers from 08:00. If you are interested in selling, check the details and register on their website.
www.irishcarboot.ie/
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Dublin Food Co-op
09:30 – 16:30, Sat 14 Jul
Dublin Food Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8
The Dublin Food Co-op is open every Saturday at Newmarket for organic wholefoods and sustainable household products, plus over a dozen producer stalls offering organic fruit and veg., baked goods, dairy produce, wines, hot and cold food, etc. The Co-op is also open on Thursdays 12:00-20:00.
www.dublinfood.coop
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Honest2Goodness Food Market
09:30 – 16:00, Sat 14 Jul
Honest2goodness, 136 Slaney Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11
The weekly Honest2goodness food market in Glasnevin has fresh meat, vegetables, fish, baked goods, and wines. It is open from 09:30-16:00. It is behind Lidl in the Industrial Estate just after the Glasnevin Cemetary coming from the City Centre.
www.honest2goodness.ie
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SuperNatural Food Market
09:30 – 15:30, Sat 14 Jul
St. Andrews Resource Centre, 114 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
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
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Dublin Mini Maker Faire
10:00 – 18:00, Sat 14 Jul
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
Part of the hugely popular Maker Faire family, the Dublin Mini Maker Faire is an independent day-long community event where all kinds of “makers” get together to showcase their work. The Science Gallery will be host to Dublin’s first ever Mini Maker Faire. Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, artists, science clubs, students, authors, and commercial exhibitors. They are of all ages and backgrounds. With over 40 exhibiting makers and thousands expected to attend the event, It will incorporate stalls, talks, workshops, performances and more. Dublin Mini Maker Faire will be an opportunity for makers to interact with each other, to share ideas, and to inspire future makers by showing examples of their work, projects, crafts, inventions, products and hacks in a vibrant fair-style event.
For more info visit: www.makerfairedublin.com/ or check out some of the ‘Maker Videos’ at sciencegallery.com/events/2012/07/dublin-mini-maker-faire for previews of the exhibitors. Admission is free.
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Jamestown Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sat 14 Jul
Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8
Jamestown Flea Market + Car Boot Sale. Every Sat+Sun from 10:00-17:00 the Jamestown 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.
www.jamestownmarket.com/
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Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market
10:00 – 17:30, Sat 14 Jul
Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17
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Temple Bar Food Market
10:00 – 16:30, Sat 14 Jul
Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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.
www.templebar.ie
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Meet the Phoenix Park Gardners
10:30 – 12:00, Sat 14 Jul
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
Discover the beautifully restored Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden. Learn about growing your own fruit and vegetables, herbs and lots more. Meet professional gardeners Brian and Meeda athe Victorian Walled Gardento get lots of advice to plan your perfect garden for the busy months ahead.
www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,13312,en.html
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UCD Imagine Science – Cinema Tour
10:30 – 16:30, Sat 14 Jul
George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1
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Zumba Class – Dun Laoghaire Pier
10:30 – 12:00, Sat 14 Jul
East Pier, Dun Laoghaire
Every Saturday until 25 Aug, Colette Burke, a Zumba fitness instructor, is running free Zumba fitness classes on the East Pier in Dun Laoghaire from 10:30-12:30 (weather permitting). If you want to take part you can contact Colette on 087-2476673 and find more information on her website.
www.zumbafantasy.com
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Blackrock Market
11:00 – 17:30, Sat 14 Jul
Blackrock Market, 19 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
At the Blackrock Market in the centre of Blackrock, you’ll find 50 stalls selling collectibles, antiques, handmade goods, books, food & there’s free popcorn, ballons & facepainting for the kids.
Open on Saturdays and Bank Holidays: 11:00-17:30, and Sundays: 12:00-17:30.
www.blackrockmarket.com/
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ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship – Public Programme
11:00 – 18:00, Sat 14 Jul
Harbour Plaza, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
The ISAF (International Sailing Federation) Youth Sailing World Championship sponsored by Four Star Pizza is coming to Ireland for the first time and will take place in Dublin Bay from Thurs 12 – Sat 21 July. 400 sailors aged 16 – 19 years of age, accompanied by 150 coaches, from 64 nations representing six continents will sail in the Championship. 250 boats will be raced by these sailors.
A number of events will take place in the context of the ISAF Championship every day:
+ An Irish Navy Ship is open for visits at the East Pier.
+ A Funfair takes place from 12-22 July (14:00-22:00) at the Green, next to the Irish Lights building near the Harbour.
+ Racing Teams depart at 10:00 every day to race in Dublin Bay
+ Racing Teams Return approx 16:00
In addition the programme on Saturday is:
11:00-late Four Star Pizza Festival Outlet East Pier
11:00-18:00 Festival Market The Metals
12:00+14:00+16:00 Street Bike Freestyle Rider Mattie Griffin on Carlisle Pier (15 min performance)
14:30-17:30 Street Entertainers Various, around town
15:00-16:00 Live Music – Jazz performance by “Wave”, Harbour Plaza
16:30-17:30 Live Music – “Jaker”, Harbour Plaza
www.dlrevents.ie/pdf/ISAF%20programme.pdf
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The Ferocious Mingle Market
11:00 – 18:00, Sat 14 Jul
72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8
The Ferocious Mingle Market takes place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday AND Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.
The location of the new indoor market is 72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto) an opening hours are 11:00-18:00. There is also a Café, the Oscar Verne Café, open for business at the market.
www.facebook.com/mingle.mkt
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Yoga in Phoenix Park
11:00 – 12:00, Sat 14 Jul
Bandstand (behind the Tea Room, near the Zoo), Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
This will be the third year for “Yoga in the Park” and I think it is a brilliant initiative for a very worthy cause. From June until September, Fiona from www.twopalmsyoga.com invites to an hour of Yoga in Phoenix Park. No booking is required and you decide how much you give, the class is donation based. All proceeds go to the Dublin Simon Community, a charity that does invaluable work for the homeless people in Dublin. Just bring a mat or a towel, some water and (hopefully) even some sun protection to the class. Should the weather be bad, the bandstand will be shelter or even training location. The training is suitable for all levels, so even total beginners are very welcome.
www.facebook.com/pages/Two-Palms-Yoga/129726813245
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National Gallery Talks
11:30, Sat 14 Jul
National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2
As part of a programme of free talks+screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection there are a whole range of events taking place in the National Gallery every day of the week. All events are free and booking is not required. There are a number of talks about the Gallery Collection, IRish Art and about different artists and there are also painting expolrations and screenings of art documentaries.
To check the detailed programme, just go to www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson
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Art + Craft Market – Exchange Dublin
12:00 – 18:00, Sat 14 Jul
Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
An Indoor Craft Market will take place in the Exchange Dublin with all sorts of Art and Craft on offer. It is happening every 2nd Saturday of the month and admission is free. Find some pictures and some more information on their Facebook Page.
www.facebook.com/ExchangeMarket
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Bray Summerfest 2012 – Family Fiesta
12:00 – 16:00, Sat 14 Jul
Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow
THis week a “Family Fiesta” will take place at the Bray Summerfest.
A Princess and Pirate Tea Party (13:00-14:00), Reuben the Entertainer (14:30-15:30), Puppet Show (13:00-14:00), The Maze (12:00-14:00) and the Glenroe Petting Farm (12:00-16:00) are all free events. In addition there are a number of workshops for T-Shirt Design, Jewellery Making, Walk Design, and Dance for 5-12 year olds for a fee of EUR 5.
And for the whole family there is a Continental Food and Craft Market.
www.braysummerfest.com/events/
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Print Museum – Demonstration Day
12:00 – 16:00, Sat 14 Jul
National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4
Witness a tradition that has virtually disappeared during Demonstration Day. Active retired typesetters and printers will bring the Museum to life through practical demonstrations of highlights of the collection. Admission is free.
www.nationalprintmuseum.ie
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Saturday Talk: The Vikings-Friends or Foes?
12:00 – 13:00, Sat 14 Jul
National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2
Join Mark Kirwan, University College Dublin, for an examination of how recent generations have remembered the Vikings. From historical writing to cultural identity, hear how the legacy of these medieval warriors has been shaped by modern perceptions. Located in the Viking AV room, first floor. Admission is free and no booking required. For ages 14+
www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=2970
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Record Fair – Whelan’s
13:00 – 17:00, Sat 14 Jul
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
A free entry Record Fair will take place in Whelan’s on Sat. There will be a vast range of LPs, Cds, cassettes, cassingles and possibly even the odd cartridge for sale from every genre imaginable.
www.whelanslive.com/index.php/archives/12355
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Sun Show
13:00, Sat 14 Jul
Astronomy Ireland, Unit A8 Airside Enterprise Park, Swords, Co Dublin
Astronomy Ireland are continuing their weekly Sun Shows at the Astronomy Ireland Shop in Swords. Each Saturday, the staff of the Astronomy Ireland Shop will be showing you amazing views of our nearest star. Using special filters and some of the largest telescopes in Ireland you will get to see sunspots bigger than Earth and huge solar flare bursting from our nearest star. If it’s cloudy, there will be a telescope demonstration and you will find out how you can safely observe the Sun and undertake some daytime astronomy using your own telescope.
astronomy.ie/sunwatch2011.php
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Temple Bar Beatles Festival
13:00 – 02:00, Sat 14 Jul
Temple Bar, Dublin 2
The first Temple Bar Beatles Festival will take place in a varitey of venues in Temple Bar from Friday – Sunday. It seems that nearly all events are free, but the website doesn’t confirm, it is just my guess.
Events on Saturday are:
Buskers Bar: 22:00-24:00 Two Of Us and 00:00-02:00 The Rockets
The Temple Bar: 19:30 Surprise Special Act
Hard Rock Cafe: 13:00-14:00 Gail Renard (Book Signing) Book “Give me a Chance” about Gails time with John and Yoko
The Quays Bar: 15:30-18:00 Lennon/McCartney Tribute Unplugged + 00:00-02:00 Nowhere Men (acoustic)
Merchants Arch: 10:00-19:00 Georgins Flood Art Exhibition + 15:00-17:00 Mick Dunne+ 15:30-18:00Tony Bramwell Interview
www.templebarbeatlesfest.com/#!events/vstc5=saturday-july-14th
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Archive at Lunchtime – IFI
13:10, Sat 14 Jul
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Creative Writing Hour
13:30, Sat 14 Jul
Irish Writers’ Centre, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
The Ink Slingers Creative Writing Hour takes place every Saturday at the Irish Writers’ Centre. It is a free creative writing session that is organised and led by the Centre’s voluntary arts administrators. The hour includes writing exercises and prompts to get ideas flowing. It is open to everyone and is suitable for all levels of experience.
www.writerscentre.ie/html/events/atthecentre.html
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Adult Tour: The History of the Dead Zoo
14:00 – 15:00, Sat 14 Jul
National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2
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An audience with Mary “Make and Do”
14:00 – 15:00, Sat 14 Jul
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
Mary “Make and Do” FitzGerald presented “How do you do?” on RTE’s Den TV in the 80s and 90s and showed thousands of Irish children how to make everything from Halloween masks to cardboard space stations. As part of Dublin Mini Maker Faire, Science Gallery will host An Audience with Mary “Make and Do”. Mary will talk about her time presenting the popular programmes, about where she got her creative ideas, what it was like working with Zig and Zag when they invaded her studio, what she enjoyed making most, how she coped when things went wrong and what she is doing now. She will also lead the audience in a “mini make and do session”, and show some of the most memorable moments from the show.
Admission is free, but pre-booking is essential at the website.
sciencegallery.com/events/2012/07/audience-mary-make-and-do
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OLTREMARA DANCE EVENT
14:00 – 17:00, Sat 14 Jul
Dublin Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8
Oltremara is presenting Traditional Dances from the South of Italy (Pizzica and Tammurriata) and Christine Warner will introduce you to Circle Dances.
Through the fast and energetic rhythm of Pizzica Dance (originally from Lecce area) and the slow and earthy steps of Tammurriata Dance (originally from Naples) you will experience the link between body, soul, music and earth. Oltremara will guide you into the rhythm and teach you these Italian Dances.
Circle Dance with Christine Warner will follow: Dancing in a circle is an ancient tradition practiced by many cultures worldwide to celebrate the cycles of life, connect with nature and bond communities together. Modern circle dance draws on the folk dance traditions of Europe, but also includes more recently choreographed dances.
All are welcome and no previous dance experience is needed. The aim is simply to experience the joy of dancing. Admission is free and donations to support the Organic Food Coop are appreciated. www.oltremara.org and www.dublinfood.coop
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How Do Artists and Scientists Work Together?
15:00 – 16:00, Sat 14 Jul
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
As part of the Invisible Dust Workshop, curator and director of Invisible Dust, Alice Sharp will lead the conversation: “How do artists and scientists work together?” She will be joined by Professor Frank Kelly, King’s College London and Chair of the UK Government’s Air Pollution Advisory Committee and a Trinity Environmental Engineer who will explore how air quality affects life in Dublin. This talk will offer a more in-depth look at the principles covered in the drop-in workshops.
Admission is free, but pre-booking is essential via the website where you can also find mor edetail about this talk.
sciencegallery.com/events/2012/07/how-do-artists-and-scientists-work-together-alice-sharp-invisible-dust
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The Future Needs Fixing – Sugru
16:00 – 17:00, Sat 14 Jul
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
Have you ever heard of “Sugru”? If you like fixing things, you HAVE to check out Sugru, it is the best invention ever!
Jane Ni Dhulchaointigh the inventor of Sugru will be in the Science Gallery during Dublin Mini Maker Faire to explain why the future needs fixing. Jane will talk about how the hacking and making culture could help sustain the planet and she’ll talk about the importance of good product design. The Sugru team will even bring along a “gift hack” for everyone in the audience.
Admission is free, but pre-booking is required.
sciencegallery.com/events/2012/07/future-needs-fixing-sugrus-jane-ni-dhulchaointigh
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Chez Max – Bastille Day Celebrations
17:00 – 19:00, Sat 14 Jul
Chez Max, Palace Street, Dublin 2
Chez Max, the French Café in the little street off Dame Street that brings you to the lower entrance of Dublin Castle, is inviting to a Bastille Day “Kir Party” on Saturday. Admission is free and there will be free Kir (White wine and blackcurrant liqueur) and French Gypsy Jazz Music with “Madam’ Trio”.
Later on the same day (from 23:00) there will be a Guinguette Party in Chez Max in 133 Lower Baggot Street. Admission is just EUR 2 and the money will go to the Our Lady’s Hospice in Blackrock and Harold’s Cross. Your tickets for the Guinguette Party need to be pre-booked via epicerie@chezmax.ie
www.facebook.com/ChezMaxEpicerie
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Bray Summerfest 2012 – Gigs
18:00 – 23:00, Sat 14 Jul
Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow
The performing bands on the bandstand on Friday are: MFactor (18:00-19:30), Pump Up The Jam (19:30-21:00) and the headliner Coldplay Tribute Band “Coldplace” (21:30-23:00).
On Saturday the schedule is: Wyvern Lingo (18:00-19:00), The Raglans (19:30-21:00) and Daft Punk Tribute (21:30-23:00)
On Sunday you will hear: Hi Rez (15:30-16:30), Sarah Bass (17:00-18:00), Bray Gospel Choir & Guests (18:30-20:30), The Camembert Quartet (21:00-23:00). The Special Guests with the Bray Gospel Choir are singer Louise Dempsey and the Legato Singers.
I was last week at the Ryan Sheridan gig in Bray and it was great and well worth the trip to Bray. So check out the list of performers and maybe you find something you like!
www.braysummerfest.com/events/
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Graff House: Live Street Art Show
18:00 – 22:00, Sat 14 Jul
The Chocolate Factory, 26 Kings Inn Street (off Parnell St), Dublin 1
The Graff House Live Street Art Show is an evening of live painting by some of Ireland’s best street artists, music and food (BYOB), at the Chocolate Factory just off Parnell Street. Each artist will be given a large 2 metre squared wooden board to paint between 18:00 and 22:00 right in front of you. As it’s indoors there won’t be any sprays, but artists will be using stencils and anything else they want to create an amazing piece in four hours. The Chocolate Factory is a large renovated warehouse that is being used as a creative space. The ground floor will be transformed on the day into a live painting area, music stage, retail area and food stall. There will be live music too from the Baque Soul Band, DJ Pepe Paulo and MC Majic. www.facebook.com/chocolatefactorydublin
www.facebook.com/events/398599853509396/
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Ukerisitic Congress
19:00 – 21:00, Sat 14 Jul
Whelan’s Front Bar, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
The Ukulele Band “Ukerisitic Congress” are playing in Whelan’s every second Saturday. I heard them at the Ukulele Festival and Dun Laoghaire and they are really good! :-) Admission is free.
www.whelanslive.com/index.php/archives/12422
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Cornucopia – Live Music
19:30 – 21:30, Sat 14 Jul
Cornucopia Café & Restaurant, 19/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
Cornucopia Café & Restaurant host live music three evenings a week (Thurs, Fri and Sat). The restaurant is a Wholefood & Vegetarian Restaurant and is open until 22:15.
+ Every second Thursday N.C Lawlor, a songwriter, session player and troubadour plays a mix of country, bluegrass & blues from 19:30-21:30.
+ Every Friday (19:30-21:30) Junshi Murakami plays Irish Harp.
+ Every Saturday (19:30-21:30) Nollaig Mann plays a collection of popular and jazz classics.
www.cornucopia.ie
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Saturday Night Live Jazz
20:00 – 22:30, Sat 14 Jul
KC Peaches (Wine Cave), 28/29 Nassau St., Dublin 2
This is a weekly Saturday night residency of a Jazz Quartet, featuring Michael Nielsen (guitar), Sam Comerford (sax), Cormac O Brien (bass), James Mackin (drums) in the basement Wine Cave of KC Peaches wholefood restaurant/café. Food will be served until 22:00 and wine, minerals & music will be available until later. Admission is free and a donation into a hat at the end of the evening is appreciated.
www.facebook.com/KCPeaches
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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard
21:00, Sat 14 Jul
Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
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Urban Mojo Blues Band
22:00 – 00:00, Sat 14 Jul
Oil Can Harry’s, 31 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2
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French Friday – Bastille Day
23:00 – 02:30, Sat 14 Jul
Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1
The French Friday is taking place on a Saturday (!!) to celebrate the French Bastille Day. Lots of French and Francophile people, some French music and celebration.
www.facebook.com/events/427111214011767/
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Fencing Trial Class
10:00 – 13:00, Sun 15 Jul
Basecamp, Fitness Warehouse, James’s Street, Dublin 8
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Jamestown Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sun 15 Jul
Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8
Jamestown Flea Market + Car Boot Sale. Every Sunday from 10:00-17:00 the Jamestown 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.
www.jamestownmarket.com
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Merrion Square Open Air Gallery
10:00 – 18:30, Sun 15 Jul
Merrion Square, Dublin 2
Every Sunday, the Merrion Square Open Air Art Gallery takes place. Up to 200 artists exhibit their paintings on the railings on three sides (West, North and East) of Merrion Square and you can just enjoy the exhibition or even buy.
www.merrionsquareart.com/
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Hippy Day at Brocante Market
11:00 – 17:00, Sun 15 Jul
Dublin Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8
The Brocante Market is normally a Furniture and Vitnage Market with a collection of antiques, furniture, vintage jewellery, collectables and curiosities from the past and present, second-hand, refurbished, antique and hand-crafted stuff for your house and garden. All decades and centuries are covered. This week however, there is a bit more of a focus on the Hippy Years and traders and visitors are invited to dress in Hippy gear. In addition a band called 68s wull be playing. Sounds like a bit of fun! :-)
www.facebook.com/thebrocantemarket
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ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship – Public Programme
11:00 – 21:00, Sun 15 Jul
Harbour Plaza, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
The ISAF (International Sailing Federation) Youth Sailing World Championship sponsored by Four Star Pizza is coming to Ireland for the first time and will take place in Dublin Bay from Thurs 12 – Sat 21 July. 400 sailors aged 16 – 19 years of age, accompanied by 150 coaches, from 64 nations representing six continents will sail in the Championship. 250 boats will be raced by these sailors.
A number of events will take place in the context of the ISAF Championship every day:
+ An Irish Navy Ship is open for visits at the East Pier.
+ A Funfair takes place from 12-22 July (14:00-22:00) at the Green, next to the Irish Lights building near the Harbour.
+ Racing Teams depart at 10:00 every day to race in Dublin Bay
+ Racing Teams Return approx 16:00
In addition the programme on Sunday is:
11:00-late Four Star Pizza Festival Outlet East Pier
11:00-16:00 Weekly Farmers’ Market, People’s Park
11:00-18:00 Festival Market The Metals
14:30-17:30 Street Entertainers Various, around town
14:30-17:30 Children’s Nautical Treasure Hunt, Registration at Harbour Plaza
15:00 St Maur’s Pipe Band and Classic Car & Motor Bike Parade, Marine Road to Carlisle Pier
19:00-21:00 Festival Ceili, Harbour Plaza
www.dlrevents.ie/pdf/ISAF%20programme.pdf
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The Ferocious Mingle Market
11:00 – 18:00, Sun 15 Jul
72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8
The Ferocious Mingle Market takes place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday AND Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.
The location of the new indoor market is 72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto) an opening hours are 11:00-18:00. There is also a Café, the Oscar Verne Café, open for business at the market.
www.facebook.com/mingle.mkt
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National Gallery Talks
11:30, Sun 15 Jul
National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2
As part of a programme of free talks+screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection there are a whole range of events taking place in the National Gallery every day of the week. All events are free and booking is not required. There are a number of talks about the Gallery Collection, Irish Art and about different artists and there are also painting expolrations and screenings of art documentaries.
To check the detailed programme, just go to www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson
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Blackrock Market
12:00 – 17:30, Sun 15 Jul
Blackrock Market, 19 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
At the Blackrock Market in the centre of Blackrock, you’ll find 50 stalls selling collectibles, antiques, handmade goods, books, food & there’s free popcorn, ballons & facepainting for the kids.
Open on Sundays: 12:00-17:30. Open on Saturdays and Bank Holidays: 11:00-17:30.
www.blackrockmarket.com/
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Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market
12:00 – 17:30, Sun 15 Jul
Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17
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Jazz Brunch at Brasserie Sixty6
12:30 – 15:00, Sun 15 Jul
Brasserie Sixty6, 66-67 South Great Georges Street, Dublin 2
Brasserie Sixty6 is inviting to a Jazz Brunch every Sunday. The line-up for the next few Sundays is 15 Jul: Lucille Blue Duo, 22 Jul: Michael Lennan, 29 Jul: Kevin Morrow Duo. As you can imagine food and drinks are not free, but there is no cover or admission charge for the music.
www.brasseriesixty6.com/menu.html#section-5
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Archive at Lunchtime – IFI
13:10, Sun 15 Jul
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Clondalkin Youth Band – Farmleigh House
14:00 – 16:00, Sun 15 Jul
Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15
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Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up
14:00, Sun 15 Jul
varies
The “Dublin Sketchers” is an informal group of typically hobby artists who go somewhere different in Dublin every Sunday (e.g. National Museum, Maritime Museum, Dublin Flea Market, Farmleigh, Botanic Gardens, Dublin Castle), sketch for one to two hours and then meet up for coffee afterwards and discuss their sketches. There are some hugely talented people among them and it is a great idea to meet up with others who have the same hobby. Find out on their website where they will meet and join them if you do some sketching/drawing yourself. I know that the Dublin Sketchers often use the Dublin Event Guide to find interesting free events and I am delighted to be able to help!
www.dublinsketchers.blogspot.com/
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Stella Bass Jazz Trio
14:00 – 16:00, Sun 15 Jul
Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
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Family Dog Walk
15:00, Sun 15 Jul
St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
A Family Dog Walk in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is taking place on Sunday. Meeting Point is at the Grafton Street entrance to Stephen’s Green. Bring your friends, family and your pet. You don’t need to be sporty to participate, the walk will take up to 1 hour max and everyone can walk at their own pace. Dogs will need to be kept on a lead. Because it is for a charity, there is a recommended donation of EUR 5 or for families EUR 10.
www.facebook.com/events/405249302845844/
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Family Tour: Super Animals!
15:00 – 16:00, Sun 15 Jul
National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2
At this Family Tour, discover more about the super strengths animals have and then design your own ’new’ animal with its own super powers! No booking required, first come basis.
Discover more about the super strengths animals have and then design your own ’new’ animal with its own super powers! No booking required, first come basis.
www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=2974
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Futurism in Dublin: Hugh Lane and the Civic Exhibition
15:00, Sun 15 Jul
Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
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Museum Tour – National Print Museum
15:00 – 16:30, Sun 15 Jul
National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4
Unlike the three branches of the National Museum, the National Print Museum is normally not free, but every Sunday there is a free public tour for the next few weeks. Every visit begins with a short audio-visual presentation where the audience can observe active retired printers providing practical demonstrations of machines from the Museum’s collection.
www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/guided-tours.html
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Bray Summerfest 2012 – Gigs
15:30 – 23:00, Sun 15 Jul
Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow
The performing bands on the bandstand on Friday are: MFactor (18:00-19:30), Pump Up The Jam (19:30-21:00) and the headliner Coldplay Tribute Band “Coldplace” (21:30-23:00).
On Saturday the schedule is: Wyvern Lingo (18:00-19:00), The Raglans (19:30-21:00) and Daft Punk Tribute (21:30-23:00)
On Sunday you will hear: Hi Rez (15:30-16:30), Sarah Bass (17:00-18:00), Bray Gospel Choir & Guests (18:30-20:30), The Camembert Quartet (21:00-23:00). The Special Guests with the Bray Gospel Choir are singer Louise Dempsey and the Legato Singers.
I was last week at the Ryan Sheridan gig in Bray and it was great and well worth the trip to Bray. So check out the list of performers and maybe you find something you like!
www.braysummerfest.com/events/
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Temple Bar Beatles Festival
16:00 – 02:00, Sun 15 Jul
Temple Bar, Dublin 2
The first Temple Bar Beatles Festival will take place in a varitey of venues in Temple Bar from Fri-Sun. It seems that nearly all events are free, but the website doesn’t confirm, it is just my guess.
Events on Sunday are:
Buskers Bar: 22:00-24:00 Rock Star Karaoke Beatles Style
The Quays Bar: 21:00-23:30 Beatle Bono and the Joshua Tree
Merchants Arch: 16:00-18:00 Julia Baird Book Signing: “Imagine This – Growing up with my Brother John Lennon”
Rap Party from 23:30 in the Merchants Arch with all Bands and guests.
www.templebarbeatlesfest.com/#!events/vstc5=sunday-july-15th
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Saucy Sundays
17:00 – 23:00, Sun 15 Jul
Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1
Saucy Sundays is a weekly live music afternoon and evening in the Grand Social. The line-up this Sunday is inspired by the upcoming “Jack Of Diamonds Rhythm and Roots Festival” in Dublin from 17-19 Aug: Just No, Big Priest, The Magpies, Juliets Rescue, Enda Reilly & Band, Eric McGrath, Robb Murphy.
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001494016795&v=wall
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Song Sharing Session
18:00 – 22:00, Sun 15 Jul
Chaplins Bar, 2 Hawkins Street, Dublin 2
On the 3rd Sunday of every month, a free Song Sharing Session takes place in CHaplins Bar. Any standard of voice and any style of song is welcome. Acoustic self-accompaniment welcome.
www.facebook.com/events/362971123775672/
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Latin Ireland
20:00 – 02:00, Sun 15 Jul
4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2
Every Sunday a band will play from 21:00-22:30, a Latin Beat Club, Brazilian DJs and Salsa Classes (from 18:00) are additional features. Admission is free.
www.4damelane.ie/
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Comedy Crunch
21:00 – 00:00, Sun 15 Jul
Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2
The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy downstairs in Stag’s Head, Dame Lane from 21:00 every week on Sun+Mon. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of that there is some free ice cream. This Sunday’s line up is Ghosttrain Willie and Matt Sadler.
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330
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Forro de Lampiao – Brazilian Dance
21:00 – 02:30, Sun 15 Jul
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
Rogério from the Brazilian dance project “Forró de Lampião” in Dublin tells me: Forró de Lampião is Brazilian music that has the same roots as Samba and there is a whole culture that has developed around “forro”. Every Sunday, free dance classes take place in Sweeney’s Bar on Dame Street and if you are interested, just turn up one Sunday.
www.facebook.com/groups/forrodelampiaodublin/
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Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys
21:00, Sun 15 Jul
Whelan’s Front Bar, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Rhythm Rocker
21:00, Sun 15 Jul
The Globe, 11 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2
“Rhythm Rocker at The Globe” is a weekly event on Sunday night in The Globe in Sth Great Georges Street, Dublin 2. It is a Rockabilly, R’n’R, Roots night with alternating (week by week) live bands Pavement Kings, Donna & The Sazzy Catz, The Mosquitoes and The Pacifics from 21:00 and with DJs from 23:00-01:30. Admission is free.
www.globe.ie/events.php
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Sunday Roast
21:30, Sun 15 Jul
Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2
The weekly Sunday Roast is an event in the Mercantile where live music is combined with free roast potatoes. The next Sunday Roast line up is Mr. Sands, Mark Joseph, Northern Drones, Budget of the Shopping Ana rchist, Orca Team (Seattle)
www.facebook.com/thesundayroast
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Cool Hand Dukes
22:00, Sun 15 Jul
Porterhouse Central, 45-47 Nassau Street, Dublin 2
Every Sunday (except at Bank Holiday weekends), the Ragtime, Roots and Country Blues Band “Cool Hand Dukes” play in the Porterhouse near Grafton Street.
www.facebook.com/coolhand.dukes.1
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South Docks Festival 16-21 July
09:00, Mon 16 Jul
St. Andrews Resource Centre, 114 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
The South Docks Festival is an yearly event, now in its 25th year, run by St. Andrew’s Resource Centre in Pearse Street in collaboration with Pearse Area Recreational Centre and many local groups and clubs. This year it will take place from 16-21 July. This year’s festival will provide an array of events and activities to suit all ages and interests. From a non-free Gala Dinner Dance to the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, from a Children’s Sports Day to the Fair in the Square. Unfortunately details seem to be top secret, but there are a few phone numbers on www.standrews.ie/southdocksfesti1/ if you want to know more.
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National Gallery Talks
11:30, Mon 16 Jul
National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2
As part of a programme of free talks+screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection there are a whole range of events taking place in the National Gallery every day of the week. All events are free and booking is not required. There are a number of talks about the Gallery Collection, Irish Art and about different artists and there are also painting expolrations and screenings of art documentaries.
To check the detailed programme, just go to www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson
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Exploring Scientific Instruments
13:00 – 16:00, Mon 16 Jul
Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
Join the CALMAST (Centre for the Advancement of Learning of Maths, Science and Technology) team of Waterford Institute of Technology in exploring and handling scientific instruments such as astrolabes and astronomy tools. This event will run from Monday to Friday, admission is free and no booking required.
www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx
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Archive at Lunchtime – IFI
13:10, Mon 16 Jul
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Sahaja Yoga Meditation
19:00, Mon 16 Jul
Blakestown Community Resource Centre (next to Lidl), Blakestown Way, Dublin 15
Need to wind down after a tiring week? Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation (not physical yoga, but “yoga meditation”!) classes every Monday from 19:00 in Blakestown Community Resource Centre (next to Lidl).
This is a drop in class, with newcomers are welcome.
www.sahajayoga.ie
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Comedy Crunch
21:00 – 23:00, Mon 16 Jul
Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2
The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy event every Sunday and Monday. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of good comedy you will get free ice cream. Admission is free. This Monday’s line up is Rory O’Hanlon, Steve Elliott with support from Danny OBrien (MC), Eddie Naessans & Pat McDonagh.
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330
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Rock & Reggae Night – Hangover Club
21:45 – 02:30, Mon 16 Jul
Fibber Magee’s, Parnell Street, Dublin 1
Every Monday, a mix of musicians from bands like The Seven Deadly Skins / Animal Cracker / Upbeat Generation / Crete Boom & more come together to play a free night of Rock & Reggae.
www.facebook.com/TheHangoverClub
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National Gallery Talks
11:30, Tue 17 Jul
National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2
As part of a programme of free talks+screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection there are a whole range of events taking place in the National Gallery every day of the week. All events are free and booking is not required. There are a number of talks about the Gallery Collection, Irish Art and about different artists and there are also painting expolrations and screenings of art documentaries.
To check the detailed programme, just go to www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson
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Exploring Scientific Instruments
13:00 – 16:00, Tue 17 Jul
Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
Join the CALMAST (Centre for the Advancement of Learning of Maths, Science and Technology) team of Waterford Institute of Technology in exploring and handling scientific instruments such as astrolabes and astronomy tools. This event will run from Monday to Friday, admission is free and no booking required.
www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx
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Archive at Lunchtime – IFI
13:10, Tue 17 Jul
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Film Screening – Instituto Cervantes
18:00, Tue 17 Jul
Instituto Cervantes, Lincoln House, Lincoln Place (near National Gallery), Dublin 2
“Diamante dentro de ti” (2011) by Director Luis Sánchez Alba is a film about the journey of the Boa Mistura collective to Cape Town. On their arrival they will meet artists and people from marginalised neighbourhoods in the city, such as Khayelitsa or Woodstok. Their goal is to draw murals that inspire change through art in the comunity. This documentary recounts personal experiences of various dwellers who struggle to generate that change amongst the most underpriviledged sector of the population.
dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha81590_16_2.htm
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The Bambir
19:00, Tue 17 Jul
Whelan’s Front Bar, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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The Last Tycoons (open mic)
20:00, Tue 17 Jul
O’Donoghue’s, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2
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Comedy Crunch – Edinburgh Preview
21:00, Tue 17 Jul
Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2
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Saturn Watch
21:00, Tue 17 Jul
Astronomy Ireland, Unit A8 Airside Enterprise Park, Swords, Co Dublin
Astronomy Ireland is running a Public Watch at its premises in Airside Enterprise Centre to mark the beginning of its brand new Astronomy Summer School. At the Watch you will get to see through some of Ireland’s most powerful telescopes and see the stunning planet with your own eyes.
At the Watch, telescopes will be trained on the magnificent ringed planet, Saturn, often dubbed the Jewel of the Solar System. Saturn is one of the most stunning sights you will ever get to see through a telescope, and remains a firm favourite amongst astronomers all over the globe. You will also get to see some of its largest moons orbit the giant planet throughout the evening.
www.astronomy.ie/saturnwatch2012.php
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The Grand Folk Club
21:00, Tue 17 Jul
Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1
The new weekly “Grand Folk Club” will feaure Trad, Ballads, Americana, Folk, World Music & More. For th Grand Opening on Tuesday an Open Mic Hooley will take place. Bring your guitar! Admission is free.
www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/grand-folk-club
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White Chocolate
23:30, Tue 17 Jul
The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
White Chocolate is playing Rock Covers from 23:30 in The Mezz in Temple Bar.
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National Gallery Talks
11:30, Wed 18 Jul
National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2
As part of a programme of free talks+screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection there are a whole range of events taking place in the National Gallery every day of the week. All events are free and booking is not required. There are a number of talks about the Gallery Collection, Irish Art and about different artists and there are also painting expolrations and screenings of art documentaries.
To check the detailed programme, just go to www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson
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Exploring Scientific Instruments
13:00 – 16:00, Wed 18 Jul
Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
Join the CALMAST (Centre for the Advancement of Learning of Maths, Science and Technology) team of Waterford Institute of Technology in exploring and handling scientific instruments such as astrolabes and astronomy tools. This event will run from Monday to Friday, admission is free and no booking required.
www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx
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Archive at Lunchtime – IFI
13:10, Wed 18 Jul
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Inspectorium! Skull-duggery!!
14:00 – 16:00, Wed 18 Jul
National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2
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Let’s Walk & Talk – The Liberties
14:00 – 15:30, Wed 18 Jul
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8
This Walk & Talk event will look at “The Liberties: Dublin’s Earliest Tax Incentive Area”.
This walk will take in areas of the Medieval Liberties which in the 17th century evolved into an economic miracle only to collapse dramatically in the 18th century, plunging the Liberties into near destitution. This event takes place as part of the Liberties Festival. The historical walking tour is led by historian, Pat Liddy. All ‘Let’s Walk & Talk’ events are free and no advance booking necessary. Meet at St. Patrick’s Park, Patrick’s Street, Dublin 8, that’s the park next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
www.dublincity.ie/Community/LetsWalkandTalk/Pages/WalkandTalk.aspx
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Havana International Language Exchange
16:30 – 19:30, Wed 18 Jul
Havana Tapas Bar, Georges St, Dublin 2
The “Havana International Language Exchange” is taking place every Wed from 16:30-19:30 in Havana Tapas Bar in George’s Street. There are many Spanish speakers and English-speakers are explicitly invited, but everyone else is certainly very welcome too, to meet for a chat to improve your Spanish or English.
www.facebook.com/pages/Havana-Tapas-Bar/10503361821
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Making CSS Fun – Refresh Dublin
18:30 – 19:30, Wed 18 Jul
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
CSS is a fantastic language for making beautiful websites, but sometimes it can be a bit, clunky. Sassy CSS (SCSS) makes it fun again by extending CSS and adding great features such as variables, mixins, nesting and much more. In this talk Stewart Curry, a web designer/developer with woop.ie, will run through a beginner’s guide to SCSS, show you how to get started and explain the basic features with lots of code examples. You’ll be able to build faster, experiment more, and spend less time typing and more time creating.
Stewart is also very involved in the Dublin web community as one of the organisers of Refresh Dublin, part of a global learning movement for web designers & developers.
Admission to this event is free and booking is not required.
sciencegallery.com/events/2012/07/refresh-dublin-making-css-fun-again-sass-stewart-curry
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Snows of Kilimanjaro
18:30, Wed 18 Jul
European Union House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
The screening of Robert Guediguian’s film “Les Neiges du Kilimandjaro” will take place. Robert Guédiguian anchors his films in social reality, flirting with militancy. His films are strongly marked by the local and regional environment of the city of Marseille, and in particular L’Estaque, (north-west Marseille). Admission is free, pre-booking is required via epdublin@europarl.europa.eu with the subject “RSVP: Neiges du Kilimandjaro” The film will be in French with English subtitles.
alliance-francaise.ie/culture/
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South Sudan Refugee Crisis – MSF Ireland Information Evening and Exhibition
18:30 – 20:00, Wed 18 Jul
Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
July 2012 marks the one-year anniversary of the birth of South Sudan. But the situation in this newly independent state is not good, with 120,000 people who fled border areas in the past year now living in nightmare conditions in crowded refugee camps. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the world’s leading medical humanitarian organisation, has been active in South Sudan since 1979 and Jane-Ann McKenna, head of the MSF Ireland office, has been in the country for the past three weeks, working in refugee camps there.
On Wed MSF Ireland will host an exhibition of images from the refugee camps in South Sudan at the Royal Irish Academy. The photographs, which were taken in recent weeks by a number of different photographers, depict day-to-day scenes from the camps and capture the emergency medical aid being provided by MSF teams.
Jane-Ann McKenna, who will have just returned to Ireland, will be available to talk to visitors to the exhibition about her experiences in South Sudan.
Admission is free. Donations for the South Sudan Emergency Appeal ( www.msf.ie/south-sudan-appeal ) will be accepted.
www.facebook.com/events/235003156620227
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Toot Sweet & The Shadow Man
19:00 – 21:00, Wed 18 Jul
Whelan’s Front Bar, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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4 Dame Lane Movie Club
20:00, Wed 18 Jul
4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2
The 4 Dame Lane Movie Club will feature a movie every Wednesday from 20:00. The upcoming movies are: 18 July Dirty Dancing; 25 July: Back to the Future; 01 Aug: Drive. Admission is free.
4damelane.ie/category/events/movie-club/
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The Song Room (open mic)
20:30, Wed 18 Jul
The Globe, 11 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2
“The Song Room” is another open mic event. It takes place in The Globe in George’s Street at 20:30 every Wednesday.
www.hamletsweeney.com/events/
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The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)
20:30, Wed 18 Jul
Bruxelles, Harry Street, Dublin 2
“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/
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Bad Boy Jake
21:00, Wed 18 Jul
Mother Reillys, 26/28 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
Bad Boy Jake, a band from Dublin that draws influences from all over the music spectrum including Rory Gallagher, Jimi Hendrix, ZZ Top, Deep Purple, blues rock and classic rock, is playing every Wednesday in Mother Reilly’s.
www.dublinsessions.ie/motherreillys.html
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Inn Jokes – Kilmainham
21:00, Wed 18 Jul
Patriot’s Inn, 760 South Circular Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
The July Inn Jokes will be an Edinburgh Special with the three comedians Fred Cooke, Eleanor Tiernan, Gearoid Farrelly. MC is John Colleary and organised is the whole event by another great comedian: Colm O’Regan.
www.facebook.com/events/274595245980813/
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“A bit of swing” – A night of music and singing
21:00 – 23:00, Wed 18 Jul
Ormond Wine, Restaurant & Cafe Bar, 6 Ormond Quay Upper, Dublin 7
A live music session, hosted by Keith Burke, Anja Kuncic and members of “The Little Black Book of musicians” club. Playing covers, jazz standards and originals, people in the audience are welcome to sing. Admission is free. It will take place on 18 July, 01 Aug, 15 Aug and 29 Aug.
www.facebook.com/events/369503553115954/
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Trad Session
21:30, Wed 18 Jul
Hedigan’s (The Brian Boru), 4 Prospect Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 11
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).
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The Ferocious Mingle Market
11:00 – 18:00, Thu 19 Jul
72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8
The Ferocious Mingle Market takes place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday AND Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.
The location of the new indoor market is 72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto) an opening hours are 11:00-18:00. There is also a Café, the Oscar Verne Café, open for business at the market.
www.facebook.com/mingle.mkt
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National Gallery Talks
11:30, Thu 19 Jul
National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2
As part of a programme of free talks+screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection there are a whole range of events taking place in the National Gallery every day of the week. All events are free and booking is not required. There are a number of talks about the Gallery Collection, Irish Art and about different artists and there are also painting expolrations and screenings of art documentaries.
To check the detailed programme, just go to www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson
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Dublin Food Co-op
12:00 – 20:00, Thu 19 Jul
Dublin Food Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8
The Dublin Food Co-op is open every Thursday at Newmarket for organic wholefoods and sustainable household products, plus over a dozen producer stalls offering organic fruit and veg., baked goods, dairy produce, wines, hot and cold food, etc.
The Co-op is also opened on Saturdays 09:30 – 16:30. 12:00-20:00.
www.dublinfood.coop
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Lunchtime Market
12:00 – 15:00, Thu 19 Jul
Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8
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Street Performance World Championship
12:30 – 18:30, Thu 19 Jul
Merrion Square, Dublin 2
For the performers it is a nice warm-up, for you it is a great opportunity to catch the show early on if you are so lucky that you don’t need to work. On Thurs and Fri, the Street Performance World Championship will start on two pitches in Merrion Square (on Sat+Sun it will be 8!) with performances. 15 performances will take place each day and the schedule is here www.spwc.ie/dublin-programme Admission is free, but keep in mind that the performers make a living of their street art and they will ask you for a donation if you liked their show, so bring some money.
The full festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday and I will tell you lots more in next week’s Dublin Event Guide.
www.spwc.ie
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Exploring Scientific Instruments
13:00 – 16:00, Thu 19 Jul
Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
Join the CALMAST (Centre for the Advancement of Learning of Maths, Science and Technology) team of Waterford Institute of Technology in exploring and handling scientific instruments such as astrolabes and astronomy tools. This event will run from Monday to Friday, admission is free and no booking required.
www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx
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Archive at Lunchtime – IFI
13:10, Thu 19 Jul
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Tanya Sewell (mezzo-soprano) – Lunchtime Recital
13:15, Thu 19 Jul
St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
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Inspectorium! Skull-duggery!!
14:00 – 16:00, Thu 19 Jul
National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2
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Design your world of tomorrow: futuristic storytelling
14:30 – 16:00, Thu 19 Jul
National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
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Xavier Mina and other Irish, between Spain and Mexico, via Cork
18:00, Thu 19 Jul
Embajada de México, 19 Raglan Road, Dublin 4
Manuel Ortuno was a Professor at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) of the city of Mexico. Following his retirement he has researched the subject of relations between Spain and Mexico through the figure of Xavier Mina during the past few years. Mina was a Spanish army officer and guerilla fighter who took part in the Mexican war of independence.
Admission to this lecture is free. It is not specified, but I would expect it is in Spanish.
dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha83269_16_2.htm
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St. James’s Hospital Liberties Fun Run 2012
18:30, Thu 19 Jul
Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8
Taking part in this race, which raises funds for St James’s Hospital is not free, but before the race starts at 19:45, there will be music and fun in the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham where the 6.5km race will start and end. The Fun Run will be part of the Liberties Festival, which takes place from 18-22 July.
www.stjames.ie/funrun/
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Moo – Western, Rockabilly, Rock’n’Roll
19:00 – 21:00, Thu 19 Jul
Whelan’s Front Bar, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Dimestore Recordings presents
20:00, Thu 19 Jul
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Heritage Centre
20:00, Thu 19 Jul
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Songs from a Café
20:00 – 22:00, Thu 19 Jul
Brick Alley Cafe, 25 Essex Street East, Dublin 2
Songs from a Café is a Dublin singer-songwriter showcase session, dedicated to the art of contemporary songwriting. 20:00-22:00 at Brick Alley Cafe in Temple Bar.
www.facebook.com/songsfromacafe
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Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys
21:00, Thu 19 Jul
Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland
21:00, Thu 19 Jul
The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
The Max Zaska group and the Patrick Groenland group will perform on alternating Thursdays from 21:00 in the International Bar on 23 Wicklow Street.
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Thirsty Thursday (open mic)
21:00, Thu 19 Jul
The Bridge Inn, 22 Temple Hill, Chapelizod, Dublin 20
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Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul
21:30, Thu 19 Jul
Frank Ryan’s Bar, Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7
Every Thursday “Left Right & Centre” play a mix of blues & soul with a bit of rock&roll.
www.frankryans.com
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The Bionic Rats
22:00, Thu 19 Jul
The Turk’s Head, Parliament Street, Dublin 2
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National Gallery Talks
11:30, Fri 20 Jul
National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2
As part of a programme of free talks+screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection there are a whole range of events taking place in the National Gallery every day of the week. All events are free and booking is not required. There are a number of talks about the Gallery Collection, Irish Art and about different artists and there are also painting expolrations and screenings of art documentaries.
To check the detailed programme, just go to www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson
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Street Performance World Championship
12:30 – 18:30, Fri 20 Jul
Merrion Square, Dublin 2
For the performers it is a nice warm-up, for you it is a great opportunity to catch the show early on if you are so lucky that you don’t need to work. On Thurs and Fri, the Street Performance World Championship will start on two pitches in Merrion Square (on Sat+Sun it will be 8!) with performances. 15 performances will take place each day and the schedule is here www.spwc.ie/dublin-programme Admission is free, but keep in mind that the performers make a living of their street art and they will ask you for a donation if you liked their show, so bring some money.
The full festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday and I will tell you lots more in next week’s Dublin Event Guide.
www.spwc.ie
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Exploring Scientific Instruments
13:00 – 16:00, Fri 20 Jul
Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
Join the CALMAST (Centre for the Advancement of Learning of Maths, Science and Technology) team of Waterford Institute of Technology in exploring and handling scientific instruments such as astrolabes and astronomy tools. This event will run from Monday to Friday, admission is free and no booking required.
www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx
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Spoke #6
19:30, Fri 20 Jul
Irish Writers’ Centre, 19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
Spoke is the an open mic night at the Irish Writers Centre, taking place on the third Friday of every month. Writers, spoken word artists and musicians are all welcome to perform. Doors open at 19:30. Free admission. If you’d like to perform, please be prompt, so that oyu can signed up when the doors open. writerscentre.ie/spoke/ Every Spoke will feature a guest performer. This month’s guest will be Stephen Murray.
www.writerscentre.ie/html/events/atthecentre.html
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ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship – Closing Ceremony
21:00 – 23:00, Fri 20 Jul
Harbour Plaza, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
The week long event will come to a close on Friday with a ceremony at Dún Laoghaire Harbour
Plaza:
+ Speeches by the president of the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship Committee Fiona Kidd and Michael Holland, Chairman of Four Star Pizza.
+ Medal ceremony
+ Event flag is lowered and presented to Cyprus, who will host this event in 2013.
+ Concert with U2 tribute band “The Joshua Tree”
+ Fireworks display
www.dlrevents.ie/pdf/ISAF%20programme.pdf
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Street Performance World Championship
19-22 July
Merrion Square, Dublin 2
Make sure you put that event in you calender. It is one of the best, if not THE best festival in Dublin every year and you do NOT want to miss out! www.spwc.ie
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Please note: This section contains observations taken from the world I live in that strike me as odd. I express my personal opinion and you might not share it. If you are easily offended by opinions that are not identical with your own, please don’t read this section. ;-)
Tour de France in Irish?! WHY?
The Tour de France is on at the moment. Not as popular as Euro 2012 or the Olympics in a few weeks and with its fair share of scandals over the years (Was Lance Armstrong as clean as he claims or as dodgy as everybody else thinks?) For a number of reasons, I always had a light interest in the Tour de France. But what is it about Irish Speakers? Are they all Tour de France mad??? Or why else is TG4 showing every minute of the Tour on TG4 and are commenting the whole thing in Irish only? They show 21 days of up to 7 hours live Tour de France broadcast on each day for less than 2500 viewers (calculations for the interested: further down). For no apparent reason the commentary for the whole 7 hours is in Irish without any subtitles. Can anybody explain to me WHY? Is this maybe a slightly cynical trick of TG4 to bump up their “Irish content”? Is there maybe a minimum of TG4 broadcast hours in Irish that easily can be achieved by up to 147 hours of Tour de France commentary in Irish? Odd!!
www.tg4.ie/en/programmes/le-tour-de-france.html
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My calculations: 3% of the Irish population (4,581,296 people) say they prefer Irish to English as it is their main community and household language. That is a total of 137,000 people. About a quarter of the Irish population is below 15, so about a quarter of the 137,000 is below 15. That leaves around 103,000. Let’s assume about 50% are working throughout the day, that leaves about 50,000 Irish speakers at home during the day. Of these maybe 5% (at max!) are Tour de France fans and have nothing else to do from 10:00-17:00 than to watch the Tour de France. That is 2,500 people. And you probably agree that this figure is vastly over exaggerated. So for not more than 2500 people TG4 is sending up to 7 hours of Tour de France for 21 days (maybe they don’t show EVERY day, I didn’t get a chance to check, but they show MOST days).
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Street Performance World Championship next weekend! Remember it and go to it! But before that enjoy a weekend and week full of more free events and just pretend that we have a wonderful summer. :-)
Have an event-ful weekend,
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Take care,
–Joerg
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