Event Guide 269: Nigerian Carnival, Northside Music Festival, Movies in the Park, Workman’s Summer Party

August 10th, 2012


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Hi all!

It seems not everybody is completely clear about the events in the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events). As the name suggests every single event – this week there are more than 130 – is free. So if you see something here, you know that you won’t have to pay for it. Sometimes donations are very much appreciated or even suggested and if you have money, feel free to help but if you don’t have money, then the entertainment was provided to you for no charge.

No matter what your financial situation is, there is no justification to stay at home and to fell down. Get out, enjoy the things that others provide for you for free and mix with people. Talk to others, tell them what you can do or want to do, take the initiative and look for opportunities and the chnaces of you getting out of your current situation is significantly higher than if you stay at home and fell bad about the cards life dealt you.

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Did I say EVERY event is free? Hmmm, I am making an exception this week because it is an event I am very much involved with. Tickets sale are going strong and it could get tight, so don’t wait any longer if you want to hear me (and 20 other musicians and singers) supporting Kevin Doyle, Ireland’s best Elvit Presley Tribute Performer. On 17 August we will be in the Olympia Theatre for a gig to celebrate Elvis Presley’s 35th Anniversary and if you are interested or know somebody who might be interested tell them they can get tickets from ticketmaster or at the Olympia Box Office. We tried to bring the price down as much as possible and you will see Kevin Doyle, his band and backing choir (with me in it) for EUR 22.90. Check it out here if you are interested: www.olympia.ie/whats-on/elvis-35th-anniversary-starring-kevin-doyle/

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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.

This week’s Feel Good vibe is again a simple little quote:

“Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and think of what could go right!”

and you can be guaranteed that every Olympic athlete and definitely every contest winner took that little sentence to heart. What if you used the approach that they use? You could win too in your game of life!

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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

This week is not overly busy, sure there are more than 130 free events, but in comparison to other weekends, there is less happening. The seconf week in August is still a traditional holiday week in people’s mind. Next weekend will be really busy and the weekend after that the Tall Ship Race will be in Dublin, so two big weekends ahead, I guess, this makes the slightly weaker weekend more stomachable. ;-)

My suggestions for this weekend and week are:
Definitely go to the Sand Sculpture exhibition in Dublin Castle when you are in town between now and the beginning of September. And definitely go to the Shakespeare in Iveagh Gardens performance of “The Tempest”, it will all be over on Sunday and you will regret it if you didn’t go. The weather is fine tonight (19:00) and might be ok tomorrow also (15:00).

On Saturday you might want to have a look at the Nigerian Carnival in Phoenix Park as well. It sounds interesting and will be a relatively big and very different event. For Arts lovers, check out the Art for Art’s Sake Walking Tour, sounds interesting and I will try it out at some stage. If your interested in the zine-scene, then the 2nd Dublin Zine Fair is for you (Sat + Sun).

The Northside Music Festival is in Ballymun on Saturday and in Finglas on Sunday and the Sunday event is a Family Day. And if Southside is more your thing, then go to the Movies in the Park in Marlay Park, especially if you have kids. Grown-ups, the Workman’s Summer Block Party is for you with music and markets on Sat+Sun.

The Fusion Sunday market and the Port Tunnel Run with entertainment are two other interesting events.

Did I say it is a quiet weekend? I am not sure anymore after putting this list together! :-)

During the week? Check out the Milk and Cookies Stories on Tuesday. Inn Jokes on Wednesday and have a look at “Dublin says Hello” on Thursday.

That’s it, I think you won’t be bored! :-)

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Shakespeare in Iveagh Gardens – Last Chance!

Free Shakespeare in Iveagh Gardens is continuing for just three more performances. Don’t miss out. Friday (tonight) at 19:00 and then Sat and Sun at 15:00 will be the last chance to see the Tempest. I will definitely be there on Saturday and hope the weather will be great and the crowds will be massive.
The performances of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” take place on the big green in Iveagh Gardens (access from Harcourt Street) and are all unplugged and without lighting. Bring your blanket (and umbrella) and enjoy culture in its purest form.
Starring Tim Casey as Prospero, Roisin O’Donovan as Miranda and Val O’Donnell as Alonso and directed by Stephanie Courtney, I a, hearing that this Fortune’s Fool Production is enjoyable and well worth a visit and since it it is free, you shouldn’t even think about it, but just go.
Shows will start at 19:00 on weeknights and at 15:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. The performances will run from 03-12 August all is free and no booking required. www.facebook.com/Fortunes.Fool.Productions

Asgard sailing ship now in National Museum

During the week the Asgard sailing ship was revealed as a new exhibition in the National Museum in Collins Barracks. The Asgard was built 1905 as a wedding gift for Irish writer Erskine Childers wife and in 1914 was used to bring guns (900 rifles and 29,000 rounds of ammunition) from Germany into Ireland for the Irish Volunteers. It was later turned into a training sailing ship and after 20 years (!!) of restoration and cost of EUR 1.3, it now can be viewed in the museum. Some of you might remember that the Asgard sunk, but that was the Asgard II, the replacement as the Irish sail training vessel. The exhibition in the National Museum is a permanent exhibition. www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0808/breaking25.html Maybe a reason to go to the National Museum again? Admission is free, so spend the next rainy day there! :-)

Luas to be extended

The oddity of two separate and non interconnected Luas lines will finally be removed when a complex link up will extend the Green Line from St. Stephen’s Green through the City Centre and then onwards to Broombridge near Cabra, where it will link up with the Maynooth commuter rail line. The extension will span over a distance of 6km and will cost EUR 370 mio. Unfortunately it will run not underground but through the streets of Dublin, which will impact bus, taxi and private car travel not only in the long and painful build period, but also after it has been built. All in all the development is a positive one, but Dawson Street, College Green, Marlborough Street and parts of O’Connell Street, Westmoreland Street and D’Olier Street will probably get blocked for all other traffic as a result. And can you imagine the mess for the next four years or so during the build? I would have preferred the underground option, but it definitely was too expensive. The route map is here www.rpa.ie/Documents/Luas%20Line%20BXD/Luas%20BXD%20Map%20for%20Reception%201111%20(4).pdf

I have some small technical problems with this section, so there will be a bit of a further delay, but the next company introductions will be here soon!

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 Flaneur

11 Jul – 30 Aug – Sun 12:00-17:00, Tues-Sat 11:00-18:00

Olivier Cornet Gallery, 1 Wooden Building, Exchange Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Olivier Cornet Gallery is inviting to ‘The Flaneur’, its 2012 Graduate Exhibition, curated by Kate Howard. Featuring selected works by recent graduates from DIT, IADT and NCAD 2012, this year’s exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the chosen artists to engage with a wider public in a commercial gallery context. The works exhibited encapsulate aspects of identity, heritage, ritual and social change. www.oliviercornetgallery.com

Shoes Exhibition

09 Aug – 15 Aug (15:00-18:00)

Exchange Dublin, Exchange Street Upr, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

This week-long exhibition will feature a range of interpretations of the theme of shoes, by Roaming Arts Group members plus guests. If you are interested in shoes, come along! www.facebook.com/exchangedublin?sk=wall and www.facebook.com/roamingarts.dublin

Cork Craft Month – Project 51

10 Aug – 09 Sept

Project51, 51 South William Street, Creative Quarter, Dublin 2

As part of Cork Craft Month, Project 51, an Irish Design Collective on South William Street will be exhibiting 10 of the biggest and best Cork Designers. Admission is free. The exhibits will include handmade jewellery, ornaments, paintings etc. It will be full of handmade Irish design. www.project51.ie

Friday 10 Aug

RDS National Crafts Competition & Student Art Awards Exhibition

10:00 – 17:00, Fri 10 Aug

RDS (Concert Hall), Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Each year during the Dublin Horse Show, original and unique works from Ireland’s leading craft designers and creative art students are on display in the RDS Concert Hall. Admission to the exhibition is free on Friday and during the Horse Show an admission fee applies, so get there on Friday!
The RDS National Crafts Competition Exhibition features creative art forms that range from calligraphy and woodturning to contemporary ceramics and glass. The RDS Student Art Awards Exhibition represents the fine arts with works in painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and many more. All art and craft work can be bought during the Exhibition.

www.rds.ie/cat_event_detail.jsp?itemID=1099859

The Ferocious Mingle Market

11:00 – 18:00, Fri 10 Aug

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

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 10 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

The High Tea Hop – Cultural Activity Day for Active Retired

12:00 – 21:00, Fri 10 Aug

Temple Bar, Dublin 2

If you are retired, but still active then the Temple Bar Cultural Trust has a day of cultural activities planned for you on 10 August. Most of the events are free and you can already book the events, so don’t miss out and check the event website now: templebar.ie/Event/The%20High%20Tea%20Hop The events are Gallery Tour, Film Screening, Historical Walking Tour, Smock Alley Theatre Tour, Storytelling Event and a High Tea Hop Dance event. Most events are free, the High Tea Hop dance event with a 6-piece brass ensemble is EUR 5.

templebar.ie/Event/The_High_Tea_Hop

Curator’s Talk: The Irish Soldier in the 20th Century – from Revolutionary to Peacemaker

13:00 – 13:30, Fri 10 Aug

National Museum, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History), 7 Benburb Street, Dublin 7

The last 100 years have seen massive changes in the technology of warfare and the kind of engagement in which Irish soliders participate. Join curator Lar Joye to discover how some of these developments are explored in the Museum’s 20th century galleries. Booking required.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=3004

Family History Workshops

13:00 – 13:20, Fri 10 Aug

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A long list of Family History workshops will take place at the National Library in August. The workshops start at 13:00 and will last approximately 20 minutes. No booking required. Seats are on a first come, first served basis. Because there are so many and because they are soo short, you might have to plan well ahead, for that reason I list them all here, but won’t list them on every day they take place but only on Monday and Friday.

The remaining workshops are
+ Fri 10 Aug: “Sources for genealogy at the Military Archives” with Capt. Stephen MacEoin, Military Archives
+ Mon 13 Aug: “Records for genealogical research at the Representative Church Body Library” with Susan Hood, RCBL
+ Tues 14 Aug: “Genealogical resources of ‘Big House’ families” with Turtle Bunbury, author of “Vanishing Ireland”
+ Wed 15 Aug: “Using newspapers to trace your family history” with Jennifer Doyle, Eneclann
+ Thurs 16 Aug: “Irish placenames – tracing where your ancestors came from” with Brian Mitchell, author of “A guide to Irish Parish Registers”
+ Fri 17 Aug: “Irish births, marriages and deaths for beginners” with Eileen O’Duill, Genealogist
+ Mon 20 Aug: “Using Valuation Office records to trace your family” with Carmel Gilbride, Eneclann
+ Tues 21 Aug: “Records of the RIC and DMP” with Jim Herlihy, author of “The Royal Irish Constabulary”
+ Wed 22 Aug: “Using Findmypast to trace your family history” with Cliona Weldon, Findmypast
+ Thurs 23 Aug: “Scots-Irish emigration, 17th – 19th centuries” with William Roulston, Ulster Historical Foundation
+ Fri 24 Aug: “National Archives of Ireland, sources online” with Catriona Crowe, National Archives
+ Mon 27 Aug: “A thousand years of Irish genealogy: how to use Gaelic pedigrees and family trees in your research” with Prof. Nollaig Ó Muraíle, NUIG
+ Tues 28 Aug: “The Registry of Deeds – records to trace your family history” with Mary Beglan, Genealogist
+ Wed 29 Aug: “Records for children in Care (pre-1952 adoptions)” with Fiona Fitzsimons, Eneclann

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Fri 10 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free Archive at Lunchtime screenings in August and is extending them to daily screenings now. The films are short films from the Irish Film Archive. There are two programmes on alternating days www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-aug-2012/ and www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-aug-2012 and a double bill on Saturdays www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-double-bill-discovering-ireland-amharc-eireann-eagran-16-23-blackwater-holiday/ Admission to all lunchtime screenings is free, just collect your ticket at the ticket desk.

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

Garden Walking Tour – Farmleigh House

14:00, Fri 10 Aug

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15

A Garden Walking Tour with guest speaker Carmel Duignan, who is a gardening writer, will take you on a tour of the beautiful gardens at Farmleigh. Carmel will be accompanied by the Farmleigh Gardening Team. Meet at the Walled Garden.

www.farmleigh.ie/Events/SummerProgramme2012/Title,18757,en.html

Shakespeare in the Park – The Tempest

19:00, Fri 10 Aug

Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2

Only three more opportunities to see this performance:
The Theatre Company Fortune’s Fool will perform William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” in Iveagh Gardens from Fri 03 Aug – Sun 12 Aug. Admission is free. The times are 19:00 on 10 Aug and 13:00 on 11, 12 August. Bring a blanket, you will sit in the grass. The performance is unplugged with no lights and effects and microphones, which gives the whole performance a great atmosphere.

Many of the same people behind The Tempest this year, were involved in the Shakespeare in the park performances of Romeo and Juliet last year in Ranlegh Park and also in Iveagh Gardens and it was a a magical performance. I strongly recommend that you “try out” The Tempest this year.

Entrance is from the Harcourt Street side of the Park through Clonmel Street.

www.facebook.com/events/410189122350482/

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

19:30, Fri 10 Aug

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

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 10 Aug

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

Workman’s Summer Block Party

20:00, Fri 10 Aug

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The Workman’s Club is running a free four-day party from Thurs 09- Sun 11 Aug. The lineup is

Fri 10 Aug: Katie Kim, Last Days of 1984, Monto

www.theworkmansclub.com/listings/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 10 Aug

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are: Fri 10 Aug: Dead Ringer, Sat 11 Aug: Full Circle

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Radiomade & Fatty Fatty Party

21:00, Fri 10 Aug

Sugar Club, 8 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2

At the fifth Radiomade /Fatty Fatty Party of 2012, the band “Dogs” is the live act and Calvin James will be DJing for the last time. Admission is free before 23:00 and EUR 5 afterwards. Doors open at 20:00.

www.thesugarclub.com/what-is-on.html

The Brady’s Session

21:30, Fri 10 Aug

Gub Dandys in Bradys Pub, 5 Terenure Place, Terenure, Dublin 6

This monthly singer/songwriter night (on 2nd Friday of the month) will feature this time Rachael McCormack, Benz Kristopher, Ken Bolton and Ruth Egan. Check the schedule here www.facebook.com/events/397884950274042/

French Wives

22:30, Fri 10 Aug

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The band “French Wives” will perform in the late show in Whelan’s called “The Midnight Hour”. The gig won’t start until midnight, but admission is only free if you are there BEFORE 22:30.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/archives/13677

Saturday 11 Aug

Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 11 Aug

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/

Dublin Food Co-op

09:30 – 16:30, Sat 11 Aug

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

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 11 Aug

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

SuperNatural Food Market

09:30 – 15:30, Sat 11 Aug

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

Bright Sparks – Sand Sculptures

10:00 – 18:00, Sat 11 Aug

Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2

Every year since 2002, the Irish Sand Scultping Team “Duthain Dealbh” is creating a sand sculpture exhibition in the courtyard of Dublin Castle. The sand sculpting team has 7 days to create the sculptures out of 80 tonnes of sand and after that the sculptures will be on show for another month. The carving takes place from 30 July – 05 Aug and the exhibition runs from 06 Aug-02 Sept. The sculptures are truly impressive and I strongly recommend that you have a look when you are in town. If my memory is right, in previous years four sculptures were created, but this year the team seems to have lost a member and will create therfore three sculptures. “Bright Spark” is the title of the exhibition and it is inspired by the innovations of Irish scientists. www.irish-sand.com

www.visitdublin.com/event/Bright%20Sparks_Sand_Sculpture_Exhibition_by_Duthain_Dealbh

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 11 Aug

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/

Merchants Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sat 11 Aug

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a relatively new weekly market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. Sounds interesting and I will check it out over the coming weeks. It is just 1 minute walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel). www.facebook.com/merchantsindoormarket

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

10:00 – 17:30, Sat 11 Aug

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17

An indoor market in Coolock with over 40 traders with a wide range of goods and a café on site as well.

www.facebook.com/MotherRedcaps.Market

Nigerian Carnival

10:00 – 18:00, Sat 11 Aug

Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

The Nigerian Carnival 2012 is taking place in Phoenix Park (Furze Road) on Saturday and admission is free. There will be food and music and children entertainment and it all sounds very interesting. A few thousand people are expected, so that could be THE place to go this weekend if you are interested in Nigerian Culture.
There is a (non-free) comedy event in the evening as well if you are interested, more information is on the website.

www.nigeriancarnivalireland.net

Temple Bar Food Market

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 11 Aug

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

Zumba Class – Dun Laoghaire Pier

10:30 – 12:00, Sat 11 Aug

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

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 11 Aug

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/

The Ferocious Mingle Market

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 11 Aug

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

www.facebook.com/mingle.mkt

Yoga in Phoenix Park

11:00 – 12:00, Sat 11 Aug

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

Guided Heritage Tours – Royal Hospital Kilmainham

11:30 – 16:00, Sat 11 Aug

Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8

Guided Heritage tours of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham are available from 4 July – 2 September at the following times: Wed-Sat: 11:30, 14:00 and 16:00, Sun: 14:00 and 16:00. Tours are free and no booking is required.

www.imma.ie/en/subnav_44.htm

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 11 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Art + Craft Market – Exchange Dublin

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 11 Aug

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

Art for Art’s Sake – Walking Tour

12:00, Sat 11 Aug

Connolly Station, Amiens Street, Dublin 1

“Enjoy an afternoon of artistic delights and discover what the Irish art scene has to offer. From the established and renowned to the grass root and non-profit galleries, Dublin can offer visual feasts in spades!” ..this is the description of a free walking tour run by Art for Art’s Sake. An interesting idea to bring people to a cross-section of galleries and sooo great that it is available for free.
The tour includes:
Walking guided tour of current exhibitions in Dublin city centre
Discussion of artwork lead by the artist/curator or member of gallery visited
Break for lunch (lunch is understandbly not provided)
Finish the day at an exhibition opening/cultural event (where applicable)
Tours are free but any donations are welcomed to contribute to the development of Art for Art’s Sake. Booking required on the website.

www.artforartsake.org/dublin-art-tour-11th-august.html

Dublin Zine Fair 2

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 11 Aug

Supafast Building, Great Strand Street, Dublin 1

The second Dublin Zine Fair will take place this Sat + Sun and admission is free. It was founded by Sarah Bracken in 2011 to support and promote independent publishing, zines and artist books and provides a platform for people to buy and sell independent publications and zines. To help zinesters to meet like minded people. To help the scene grow in Ireland. To inspire people to make and get involved.

www.facebook.com/events/452555084766262/

Raiders of the Lost Covenant – National Museum Talk

13:00 – 13:30, Sat 11 Aug

National Museum, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History), 7 Benburb Street, Dublin 7

Join Stephen Scarth, Head of Public Services at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) in an illustrated talk to explore and examine material from the PRONI archives relating to the Ulster Covenant and the forthcoming Decade of Commemorations. Booking required. (for adults)

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=3005

Shakespeare in the Park – The Tempest

15:00, Sat 11 Aug

Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2

Second last chance to see “The Tempest”:
The Theatre Company Fortune’s Fool will perform William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” in Iveagh Gardens from Fri 03 Aug – Sun 12 Aug. Admission is free. The remaining times are 15:00 on 11, 12 August. Bring a blanket, you will sit in the grass. The performance is unplugged with no lights and effects and microphones, which gives the whole performance a great atmosphere.

Entrance is from the Harcourt Street side of the Park through Clonmel Street.

www.facebook.com/events/410189122350482/

Sun Show

13:00, Sat 11 Aug

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

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Sat 11 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

Creative Writing Hour

13:30, Sat 11 Aug

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

Northside Music Festival

14:00 – 18:00, Sat 11 Aug

Wolfe Tone Square, Jervis Street, Dublin 1

The 6th Northside Music Festival will take place from 06-26 August. It has a much more varied programme this year than in previous years, which is great. Admission to all events is free. Some workshops require pre-booking, so have a look at the full brochure to check if you need to book. (Link at the end.)
+ Sat 11 Aug (15:00-17:00): Street Sounds with Temper-Mental, MissElayneous, Hip-Nós on The Plaza, Mainstreet, Ballymun, Dublin 9
+ Sun 12 Aug (13:00-18:00): Family Day with Slide in St. Canice’s Church, Church Street, Finglas, Dublin 11
+ Sat 18 Aug (14:00-18:00): Bipolar Empire, Solar Taxi, Rooftop Anthem in Fr. Collins Park, Clongriffin, Donaghmede, Dublin 13
+ Sun 19 Aug (11:00-16:00): Family Day with The Lace, TRAZ at The Red Stables, St. Annes Park, Dublin 3
+ Sun 26 Aug (11:00-14:00): World Music with Harry J & The Conspiracy, Dublin Gospel Choir, Craiceann at The Tall Ships Races, Georges Dock Stage, IFSC, Dublin 1

www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/ArtsOffice/Programmes/Documents/NSMFProg2012.pdf

Summer Flower Show

14:00 – 17:30, Sat 11 Aug

County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

The yearly Summer Flower Show will take place in County Hall, Dun Laoghaire on Saturday at which a colourful display of Herbaceous Perennials, Pot Plats, Alpine, Cacti, Succulents, Floral Art and Home Baking will be on show. This will be the 85th show organised by the South Dublin Horticultural Society. Admission is free. There will be plants available for sale on the day.

www.dlrevents.ie/flower.html

Aerobics in the Park – Merrion Square

15:00 – 15:45, Sat 11 Aug

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

Emily Gallagher will run a weekly fun-filled Aerobics Fitness class every Saturday in Merrion Square. Meet Emily at the park gate opposite the National Gallery. You can contact her on 085-2725095 or on egaldog AT gmail DOT com

Outdoor Movies in the Park

15:00 – 22:30, Sat 11 Aug

Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Outdoor Movies in the Park has been relocated from the People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire, where it took palce in previous years, to Marly Park, where it is this weekend. On Sat and Sun six films will be shown.

Bring your picnic and blankets and enjoy the cinema on the big screen. The Coco market in Marlay Park will be open from 11:00-16:00 on Sat + Sun. All filmsa re suitable for 15 year olds and under. You are urged to use public transport to come to Marlay Park and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown says that the College Road Car Park should not be used after 19:30.

The schedule for the screenings is:

SATURDAY 11 August
15:00: Gnomeo & Juliet 84mins G
17:30: Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief 118mins PG
20:30: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows 129mins PG 13

SUNDAY 12 August
15:00: Tangled 90mins PG
17:30: War Horse 146mins PG 13
20:30: Close Encounters of the Third Kind 132mins PG

Some further information about the movies can be found here.: www.dlrevents.ie/pdf/Outdoor%20Movies%20August.pdf

www.dlrevents.ie/movies2012.html

Workman’s Summer Block Party

15:00 – 18:00, Sat 11 Aug

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The Workman’s Block Party is not confined to the Workman’s Club, but extends into the neighbourhood. The description is a little difficult to condense, but I will try to capture the most important things:

+ Workman’s Club: Books, Cakes, Music Jewellery, Clothes etc at the Block Party Market
+ Garage Bar, Essex Street: 12:00-19:00: Another market with vintage clothes and style advice, vinyls etc
In the Workman’s Club (I think!):
+ No 9 Bar (15:00-19:00): Gavin Timlin from Ableton Live Music Production/createsound.ie will showi what you can do with their software – from music production to DJing to performances.
+ Picture Room (15:00): Digital SLR Workshop
+ Vintage Room (16:00): Drawing Skills Workshop
+ Music upstairs with VerseChorusVerse, You Kiss By The Book, The Man Who and Elaine Mai
+ The Venue (20:00): Alarmist, Kid Karate, Overhead The Albatross

Admission to all these events is free. Only a Whiskey Tasting at 17:00 will cost an admission charge – understandably.

www.theworkmansclub.com/2012/07/30/the-workman%E2%80%99s-summer-block-party-day-110812/

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Sat 11 Aug

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant, 19/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

www.cornucopia.ie

Saturday Night Live Jazz

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 11 Aug

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

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 11 Aug

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are: Fri 10 Aug: Dead Ringer, Sat 11 Aug: Full Circle

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

The 68s: Saturday Night Residency

21:00, Sat 11 Aug

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

The 68s are a Rock and Roll band based in Dublin that covers many classic tunes ranging from Elvis to Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix to the Doors, CCR to Dire Straits, Pink Floyd to George Gershwin, movie soundtracks and more. Additionally, The 68s also write their own original tunes that are reminiscent of a ’60s dance party, surf music, and bluesy guitar-driven rock.

www.dublinevents.com/events/live-music/the-68s-saturday-night-residency-4ca.php

Urban Mojo Blues Band

22:00 – 00:00, Sat 11 Aug

Oil Can Harry’s, 31 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2

The Urban Mojo Blues Band,is a Dublin based five piece band drawing influences from electric Chicago blues and rock to produce a lively uptempo grooving blues will be performing every Saturday in Oil Can Harry’s. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Urban-Mojo-Blues-Band/87569518524

www.urbanmojobluesband.com/

Statues of Us

22:30, Sat 11 Aug

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The band “Satues Of Us” will perform in the late show in Whelan’s called “The Midnight Hour”. The gig won’t start until midnight, but admission is only free if you are there BEFORE 22:30.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/archives/13678

Sunday 12 Aug

Bright Sparks – Sand Sculptures

10:00 – 18:00, Sun 12 Aug

Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2

www.visitdublin.com/event/Bright%20Sparks_Sand_Sculpture_Exhibition_by_Duthain_Dealbh

Dublin Tunnel Run 2012

10:00 – 14:00, Sun 12 Aug

Point Village, Dublin 1

The Dublin Port Tunnel Run 2012 will take place on Sunday. It will start at 10:00 at the Point Village. Participation is not free (EUR 30 fee plus a suggested donation of EUR 25 to Focus Ireland). The event is organised by Focus Ireland and the free element is the event programme around the run. There will be magicians, cheerleaders, ballon modelling, face painting and there will be music acts (including the Dublin Gospel Choir). The run is a 10km run and runners, walkers and joggers are welcome. For late registration check www.focusireland.ie/index.php/get-involved/take-part-in-an-event/upcoming-events/dublin-city-tunnel-run-2012 There is no further information about the entertainment, but go to the Point Viallge (outside the O2) and you will be in the right place.

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 12 Aug

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

Merchants Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sun 12 Aug

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Merrion Square Open Air Gallery

10:00 – 18:30, Sun 12 Aug

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/

Fusion Sunday World Culture Market – Food Co-Op

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 12 Aug

Dublin Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8

The next Fusion Sundays Market will take place in the Dublin Food Co-op. It is a new world culture market, an ethnic market that focuses on the diverse ethnic culture present in Ireland today. There will be stalls from Ireland and around the world hosting a range of handmade goods, arts and crafts, recycled products, jewellery, clothes and food. There will also be music and The Bambir will play from 14:00-15:00 and Pia Dunne and the Elusian’s will also play at some point. The market will be held every second Sunday of the month.

www.facebook.com/fusionsundaysmarket

The Ferocious Mingle Market

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 12 Aug

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

www.facebook.com/mingle.mkt

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 12 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Blackrock Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 12 Aug

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/

Dublin Zine Fair 2

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 12 Aug

Supafast Building, Great Strand Street, Dublin 1

www.facebook.com/events/452555084766262/

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 12 Aug

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17

An indoor market in Coolock with over 40 traders with a wide range of goods and a café on site as well.

www.facebook.com/MotherRedcaps.Market

Jazz Brunch at Brasserie Sixty6

12:30 – 15:00, Sun 12 Aug

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 12 Aug: CormacMcCann 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

The Gateway – Outdoor Theater

12:30 – 13:20, Sun 12 Aug

Cabinteely Park, Dublin 18

Alive-O Productions presents The Gateway, a mystical outdoor theatrical show for all the family at Cabinteely Park. (Meet at the bridge by the dog run in Cabinteely Park.)
The show will be performed again on 12+26 August. Meet at 12:20 and the show has a duration of 45 minutes. Admission is free and it is suitable for all ages. I went to the show last time it was performed and it is great entertainment for family with kids in the nice Cabinteely Park (a new discovery for me!)
See more at: www.visitdublin.com/pdf/DLRSUMMEROFHERITAGE2012.pdf and on the Facebook page.

www.facebook.com/events/322646117820993/

Shakespeare in the Park – The Tempest

15:00, Sun 12 Aug

Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2

This is the VERY last opportunity to see this great performance:
The Theatre Company Fortune’s Fool will perform William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” in Iveagh Gardens from Fri 03 Aug – Sun 12 Aug. Admission is free. The times are 15:00 on 11, 12 August. Bring a blanket, you will sit in the grass. The performance is unplugged with no lights and effects and microphones, which gives the whole performance a great atmosphere.

Entrance is from the Harcourt Street side of the Park through Clonmel Street.

www.facebook.com/events/410189122350482/

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Sun 12 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

Blanchardstown Brass Band – Farmleigh House

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 12 Aug

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15

The Blanchardstown Brass Band will play on the bandstand in the garden of Farmleigh House.

www.farmleigh.ie/Events/SummerProgramme2012/Title,18757,en.html

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 12 Aug

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/

Easy Origami for Children

14:00 – 15:00, Sun 12 Aug

National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4

For children aged 8-12 a free , fun and easy Origami Session will take place. No booking required.

www.dublinevents.com/events/children/easy-origami-for-children.php

Lucky Holly Workshop

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 12 Aug

National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2

Join Mouse from O.W.L.S. at this drop-in workshop to make and decorate your own wooden pendant. Admission is free and booking is not required.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=3008

Northside Music Festival

14:00 – 18:00, Sun 12 Aug

Wolfe Tone Square, Jervis Street, Dublin 1

The 6th Northside Music Festival will take place from 06-26 August. It has a much more varied programme this year than in previous years, which is great. Admission to all events is free. Some workshops require pre-booking, so have a look at the full brochure to check if you need to book.(Link at the end.)
+ Sun 12 Aug (13:00-18:00): Family Day with Slide in St. Canice’s Church, Church Street, Finglas, Dublin 11
+ Sat 18 Aug (14:00-18:00): Bipolar Empire, Solar Taxi, Rooftop Anthem in Fr. Collins Park, Clongriffin, Donaghmede, Dublin 13
+ Sun 19 Aug (11:00-16:00): Family Day with The Lace, TRAZ at The Red Stables, St. Annes Park, Dublin 3
+ Sun 26 Aug (11:00-14:00): World Music with Harry J & The Conspiracy, Dublin Gospel Choir, Craiceann at The Tall Ships Races, Georges Dock Stage, IFSC, Dublin 1

www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/ArtsOffice/Programmes/Documents/NSMFProg2012.pdf

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 12 Aug

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Afternoon Jazz in Café en Seine. The Stella Bass Jazz Trio play every Sunday from 14:00-16:00 in Café en Seine in Dawson Street. Admission is free. A video is here www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8aKqtOB5S8

www.stellabass.com

Family Drawing Sundays

14:30 – 16:30, Sun 12 Aug

Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

Come to the Family Drawing Sundays in the RHA. All children are welcome to use the RHA Art Cart, in the RHA Atrium. Admission is free. For further information, contact Ruth Carroll on 01 6612558 or via ruth@rhagallery.ie

www.rhagallery.ie/html/educate/educate_family.html

Hands on History

15:00 – 16:00, Sun 12 Aug

National Museum, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History), 7 Benburb Street, Dublin 7

Fun family learning with the Museum’s collection of objects: a handling session. No booking required.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=3007

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 12 Aug

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

Outdoor Movies in the Park

15:00 – 22:30, Sun 12 Aug

Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

The schedule for the screenings is:

SATURDAY 11 August
15:00: Gnomeo & Juliet 84mins G
17:30: Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief 118mins PG
20:30: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows 129mins PG 13

SUNDAY 12 August
15:00: Tangled 90mins PG
17:30: War Horse 146mins PG 13
20:30: Close Encounters of the Third Kind 132mins PG

Some further information about the movies can be found here.: www.dlrevents.ie/pdf/Outdoor%20Movies%20August.pdf

www.dlrevents.ie/movies2012.html

Workman’s Summer Block Party

15:00, Sun 12 Aug

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The Summer Block Party continues:

+ Oxfam Vintage Shop from 15:00
+ Cut and Sew – Hairstyling Demo from 15:00-18:0
+ Vintage Film Screening of “Cinema Paradiso” at 20:00
+ Dress Dance from 23:00

Admission to all this is free.

www.theworkmansclub.com/2012/07/30/the-workman%E2%80%99s-summer-block-party-120812/

Saucy Sundays

16:00 – 22:00, Sun 12 Aug

Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1

Saucy Sundays is a weekly free live music afternoon and evening in the Grand Social. This week’s line up is French Wives, Project Needlemouse, The Lennon Family Project, Peter Boyne, Lisa McLaughlin, Powderhorse, Elliot Canavan Doyle, Davie Lawson, The Bloody Mondays

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001494016795&v=wall

Latin Ireland

20:00 – 02:00, Sun 12 Aug

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/

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 00:00, Sun 12 Aug

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 Totally Wired & Kieran Lawless.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330

Forro de Lampiao – Brazilian Dance

21:00 – 02:30, Sun 12 Aug

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/

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys

21:00, Sun 12 Aug

Whelan’s Front Bar, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys are playing a weekly gig in Whelan’s Front Bar on Sundays. Their music is swing, blues, bebop and doo wop. Admission is free. www.whelanslive.com

www.facebook.com/jaimenanciandtheblueboys

Rhythm Rocker

21:00, Sun 12 Aug

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

Sunday Roast

21:30, Sun 12 Aug

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 The Velourias, Skyward Rifles, Emma O’Reilly, French Wives and Few Last Wolves.

www.facebook.com/thesundayroast

Cool Hand Dukes

22:00, Sun 12 Aug

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

Monday 13 Aug

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 13 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Family History Workshops

13:00 – 13:20, Mon 13 Aug

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Mon 13 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

19:00, Mon 13 Aug

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

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Mon 13 Aug

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 Matt Sandler & Steve Elliott.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330

Rock & Reggae Night – Hangover Club

21:45 – 02:30, Mon 13 Aug

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

Tuesday 14 Aug

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 14 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Tue 14 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

Lunchtime Recital – Donal Hennessy (piano)

13:15, Tue 14 Aug

St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Donal Hennessay (piano) will perform works by Beethoven, Schumann and Debussy, including Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata. Admission free, donations welcome.

stann.dublin.anglican.org/concerts/index.php

Milk and Cookies Stories

18:30, Tue 14 Aug

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Milk and Cookie Stories is a story telling event for for anyone who has a story to tell, or wants to hear a tale told well, in a relaxed, friendly environment – a place with tea, cushions, cookies and friends. Admission is free, everyone is welcome and stories of all kinds are welcome. If you would like to tell a story, just come along and sign up on the night, or “if you feel inspired to share your own home-baked goods with Dublin’s friendliest audience, we’ll also be having our awesome Bake-Off.” At the August event, the theme will be “Time is running out”. www.facebook.com/events/250090988426683/

www.facebook.com/milkandcookiestories

The Last Tycoons (open mic)

20:00, Tue 14 Aug

O’Donoghue’s, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2

Open Mic Night with The Last Tycoons in O’Donoghue’s on Suffolk Street every Tues from 20:00. It’s free and anyone can get up, sing a song or do whatever they like.

www.facebook.com/pages/ODonoghues-Open-Mic/71834618844

Plateau Sessions – Shola Quadri

20:30, Tue 14 Aug

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The organisers describe: “The Plateau Sessions is an open mic night that features some special guest acts from all over Ireland. Setup by Control Promotions recently, it offers a plateau in which potential singer/songwriters of the future can have a chance to play on the same stage with some of Irelands already established talent.
Songs are made to be shared so we’ve put together a night to do just that!! Share songs :-) acoustic guitar will be on hand but if you want to bring your own that’s cool, the more the merrier as they say… violin, keyboard, harmonica, whatever aslong as its in tune bring it.
The night also features late night DJ Shane O’Reilly (Bipolar Empire) playing some of Rock’n’Rolls finest tunes and will also be playing a few live tracks before hand.
Plus special guest acts “Shola Quadri (Showbiz), Shane O’Reilly (Bipolar Empire) and Brewster Hamilton.”
www.facebook.com/controlireland for more info.

www.theworkmansclub.com/2012/08/09/control-promotions-presents-the-plateau-sessions-w-shola-quadri-140812/

The Grand Folk Club

21:00, Tue 14 Aug

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. Admission is free. On Tuesday TAC, the Traditional Arts Collective, will play Trad, Folk and Balkan.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/grand-folk-club-0

White Chocolate

23:30, Tue 14 Aug

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.

Wednesday 15 Aug

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 15 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Wed 15 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

Lunchtime Gallery Talk

13:15 – 13:45, Wed 15 Aug

IMMA at National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

Marguerite O’Molloy (Assistant Curator, Collections, IMMA) discusses the context and pairing of two artworks from the IMMA Collection – Neil Jordan’s film of Samuel Beckett’s Not I and Parodos by Clodagh Emoe. The works are installed in the temporary gallery space of the Annex at NCH, once a Real Tennis court. Admission is free, but booking is required via the website.

www.imma.ie/en/page_212692.htm

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 15 Aug

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

The Devil I Know – Book Launch

18:30 – 20:00, Wed 15 Aug

Gutter Bookshop, Cow’s Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 8

The launch of the new novel “The Devil I Know” by Irish novelist Claire Kilroy will take place. The novel is the dark and disturbing story of Tristram, manipulated by greed and lies, as the Celtic Tiger finally dies. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

gutterbookshop.com/events.html

4 Dame Lane Movie Club

20:00, Wed 15 Aug

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: 01 Aug: Drive, 08 Aug: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, 15 Aug: Bridget Jones Diaries, 22 Aug: The Colour Purple .Admission is free.

4damelane.ie/category/events/movie-club/

The Song Room (open mic)

20:30, Wed 15 Aug

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/

The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)

20:30, Wed 15 Aug

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/

Bad Boy Jake

21:00, Wed 15 Aug

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

Inn Jokes – Kilmainham

21:00, Wed 15 Aug

Patriot’s Inn, 760 South Circular Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8

Inn Jokes celebrates its 24th gig this week. The Comedy Show orgaised and run by MC and talented comedian himself, Colm Regan, will feature Bernard O’Shea, Willa White and Ghost Train Willie.

www.facebook.com/events/424474124279793/

“A bit of swing” – A night of music and singing

21:00 – 23:00, Wed 15 Aug

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/pages/Keith-Burke-and-the-little-Black-Book/139264989472670

Trad Session

21:30, Wed 15 Aug

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).

Thursday 16 Aug

Dublin says Hello!

09:00, Thu 16 Aug

Dublin (various locations)

“Dublin says Hello!” is a “Movement to get Dublin Socialising”. I came across it by coincidence and wonder if many will know about it. On 16 Aug the Dublin says Hello! initiative wants you to be a little nicer, a little friendlier and a little more social when you are out in town. Say “Hello” to a stranger or when you go into a shop and some shops even reward your friendliness. Check the (unfortunately very short) list www.dublinsayshello.ie/events for participants. With or without this initiative, just make an effort on 16 August and every day after that and you will probably feel a lot better when you are nice to others when they will be nice back. :-)

dublinsayshello.ie

The Ferocious Mingle Market

11:00 – 18:00, Thu 16 Aug

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

www.facebook.com/mingle.mkt

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 16 Aug

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Dublin Food Co-op

12:00 – 20:00, Thu 16 Aug

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

Lunchtime Market

12:00 – 15:00, Thu 16 Aug

Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8

Lunchtime Market at Christ Church Cathedral from 12:00-15:00.

www.irishvillagemarkets.ie/christchurch.php

Opera in the Open

13:00 – 14:00, Thu 16 Aug

Amphitheatre, Dublin City Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8

Dublin City has organised an Opera in the Open programme again for August. The series of lunchtime performances every Thursday in August at 1.00pm in the Amphitheatre, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 will go on tour on 23 Aug when Cosi Fan Tutti will be performed on Grand Canal Square at during the Dublin Tall Ships Festival. The performances are
09 Aug: Eugene Onegin (Tchaikovsky)
16 Aug: Street Scene – An American Opera (Weill)
23 Aug: Cosi Fan Tutti (Mozart) (Venue: Grand Canal Square)
30 Aug: Rigoletto (Verdi)
The performances are featuring: Janyce Condon, Deirdre Masterson, Simon Morgan, James Nelson, Brian Gilligan, Sandra Oman, Liz Ryan, Alison Doyle, Brendan Collins, Morgan Crowley, Cliona Cassidy, Declan Kelly, Alex Otterburn, Kay Lynch, Owen Gilhooly and Lawrence Thackeray. Musical Director: David Wray Director: Eoin Cannon.

www.dublincity.ie/RECREATIONANDCULTURE/ARTSOFFICE/PROGRAMMES/Pages/CurrentProgrammes.aspx

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Thu 16 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

The Pale – In-Store Event

18:00, Thu 16 Aug

Tower Records, 6-8 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

An In-Store event wwith “The Pale” will take place.

entertainment.ie/venue_information/Tower-Records/32057.htm

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 16 Aug

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Dimestore Recordings run a weekly event in Sweeney Mongrel’s, Dame Street (formerly Le Cirk) with a variety of bands and performers. It starts at 20:00, follow the link for the line up.

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000163463304&sk=wall

Songs from a Café

20:00 – 22:00, Thu 16 Aug

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

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys

21:00, Thu 16 Aug

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys are playing a weekly gig in the Mercantile Hotel on Thursdays. Their music is swing, blues, bebop and doo wop. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/jaimenanciandtheblueboys

Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland

21:00, Thu 16 Aug

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.

Musicmaker Rocks the Hard Rock

21:00, Thu 16 Aug

Hard Rock Café, 12 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

A series of live events showcasing some of the best in Irish music, taking place every Thursday night at the Hard Rock Café, Temple Bar.
Thurs 16: White McKenzie & VANN
Thurs 23: Gascan Ruckus & Hunk
Thurs 30: Empty Lungs & Rachel Boyd (Eleven Eleven)

www.facebook.com/events/256988034420846/

Thirsty Thursday (open mic)

21:00, Thu 16 Aug

The Bridge Inn, 22 Temple Hill, Chapelizod, Dublin 20

“Thirsty Thursday” Open Mic Night from 21:00 in the Bridge Inn in Chapelizod Village.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bridge-Inn-Chapelizod/350005960758

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 16 Aug

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

The Bionic Rats

22:00, Thu 16 Aug

The Turk’s Head, Parliament Street, Dublin 2

The Bionic Rats play live Reggae and Ska every Thursday in Turk’s Head from 22:00. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TURKSHEADDUBLIN

Friday 17 Aug

Family History Workshops

13:00 – 13:20, Fri 17 Aug

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI

13:10, Fri 17 Aug

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

www.ifi.ie/2012/08/?post_type=film

The Bambir

19:00, Fri 17 Aug

Whelan’s Front Bar, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Bambir, an Armenian band that combines hard rock, Armenian traditional music and poetry, pulsing beats and whirling trances, ancient tales and pagan wails into their own unique sound. Admission is free. www.youtube.com/TheBambir

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/archives/12768

Jack of Diamonds Rhythm and Roots Festival

19:30, Fri 17 Aug

Dublin (various locations)

The Jack of Diamonds Rhythm & Roots Festival will take place from Fri 17 – Sun 19 August and it sounds VERY promising. Over 3 days, more than 40 Live acts will play in 7 venues. On Friday the venues will be
+ Button Factory: Prison Love, I Draw Slow and Twin Headed Wolf
+ Grand Social: Groove, Wyvern Lingo, Lights Camera Sundown, Sarah Red, Lisa McLaughlin, The Blue Cedar Project
+ Workman’s Club: The Hot Sprockets, The Eskies, Gypsy Rebel Rabble
+ Sweeney Mongrel: The Bambir, The Boo Box, Blood Red Mountain, Ukerisitc Congress, Jethro, Slick Hicks, Tin Box Company, Junah, The Ragmen, Joe Lynch, Clara Rose, Connor Linnie
+ Mercantile: 9Bars, Well Enough Alone, Stefan Galt and the Way Back When Band, Homebrew, The Bog Frogs, Niall Lawlor
+ Stag’s Head: Lynched, Sister Abigail, Greasy Coat Stringband
Admission to all gigs is free.

Sounds like a super line-up and this is just the first day. I woul dlove to go to the gig in the Button Factory, but instead will be myself on stage in the Olympia Theatre. There will be more gigs on Saturday and some as well on Sunday, but check through the line-up and make sure that you don’t miss some of the great bands on Friday.
On Saturday there are also some (not free) workshops for Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin and Blues Harmonica playing.

www.jackofdiamonds.net

Spoke #7

19:30, Fri 17 Aug

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 you can get signed up when the doors open. writerscentre.ie/spoke/ Every Spoke will feature a guest performer. This month’s guest will be announced shortly.

www.writerscentre.ie/html/events/atthecentre.html

Down with Jazz – Jazz Festival

24, 25 + 26 Aug (Fri: 19:30-late, Sat 19:30-late, Sun 14:30-20:30)

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

This three-day jazz festival, called “Down with Jazz”, has picked the name in memory of an anti-jazz campaign in 1934 in Ireland and they describe the events from back then on their website. But it is anything else but Anti-Jazz, instead you have an opportunity to listen to great Jazz music for three days and all is absolutely free. The line up is on Friday: Swooh Beh, Phisqa, 3G, Jaime Nancy & The Blue Boys and Oko. On Saturday you will hear Leafzang, Freefall, Chrstine Tobin, Umbra, Mixtapes from the Underground. And on Sunday there performers are Redivider, Buckley Standard Time, Sweeney’s Jazzmen, Max Zazka’s Groove.

Should be a great three days and if you are into Jazz, get your free tickets now on entertainment.ie/show-/Meeting-House-Square/Down-With-Jazz/gig-2638172.htm The weekend is also the weekend of the Tall Ship Festival in Dublin, so the City will be busy. More information about “Down with Jazz” on www.downwithjazz.ie

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. ;-)

Olympic Racism!?

I know, I know, Olympia is an all-happy get together of lots of gifted and well trained athletes who are all best friends and don’t have any ill feelings towards each other. And racism has no place at the Olympic Games. Yes. that is true…in theory! But in reality it looks interestingly different. Oddly, though, it seems that the bigger problem is on the outside not in the Olympic Village.

“Racism” is an odd thing. It is defined “as actions, practices, or beliefs that reflect the racial worldview: the ideology that humans are divided into separate and exclusive biological entities called “races“. This ideology entails the belief that members of a race share a set of characteristic traits, abilities, or qualities, that traits of personality, intellect, morality, and other cultural behavioral characteristics are inherited, and that this inheritance means that races can be ranked as innately superior or inferior to others.” (Wikipedia). Now, what does “race” really mean. Actually I would expand the term and would include discriminatory behaviors and beliefs based on cultural, national or religious stereotypes.

Does that mean someobody is possibly racist if he/she supports their Olympic Team and is of the opinion that they are superior than an Olympic Team (or even an individual athlete) other countries. Yep! A belief that this is the case is enough! How odd is that? Does that mean we are all incurable racists? Well, some belief that is the case and that we therefore should look at the whole discrimination/racism debate. Interesting that the nationalisitic emotions that sports events (Euro 2012, Olympia 2012, etc) create are in total contradiction to the goal of the events. And when people think tunr out their national pride in a discriminatory (“We are superior!”) type of way, have they thought about how we all became nationals of a certain country? By TOTAL coincidence without ANY interaction or influence on your part? An interesting topic when you start thinking about it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism

Public support for Sean Quinn – How odd is that?

Last week I wrote about the oddness of the public support for Saen Quinn and only a few days later I found on Facebook an opinion piece from Fintan O’Toole, which is worth a read if you are interested in the shenanigans around Sean Quinn. www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2012/0731/1224321157051.html

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