Hi all!
Hurray, another bank holiday weekend. I love these Mondays off and would take a few more if I could. :-) Traditionally there is not too much happening in Dublin on the August bank holiday, but this year it is busy enough, so have a look through this long newsletter and find a few events that appeal to you. If you can’t find anything at all, then …. look again and try something new.
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I will be in Co Clare this weekend to celebrate Lindsay and Mary’s YES to each other. Congrats! So you have Dublin to yourself. :-) A number of events are happening that I would definitely go to, like the Zombie walk and the fireworks in Bray and the Americana and Roots Festival in Greystones, but I haven’t found a way to be in two places at the same time, so I will let you explore all these things and maybe tell me about it if you feel like it. (dublineventguide@gmail.com)
Most of you know that I spent many hours writing and researching this weekly newsletter/e-zine, but I enjoy lots of other things as well and one of them is singing in an Elvis Tribute Band. Not as Elvis, I hasten to add, but just in the backing choir. In two weeks time on 17 August we will be in the Olympia Theatre for a gig and tickets are selling like mad. It is still 2 weeks and more than 400 tickets have been sold, I was told. It is Elvis Presley’s 35th Anniversary and if you are interested or know somebody who might be interested in Elvis Presley tell them about it. By the looks of it, this gig will sell out. Because of the cost we have to pay, it can’t be free, but you will have a 22 people band and choir performing on stage for you and all is fronted by Kevin Doyle, the best Elvis Tribute performer. 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 a simple little quote from Steve Maraboli, who is not even too well known. But he was right when he said:
“You are a beautiful creation…perfectly imperfect… a work in progress… you have everything you need to fulfill your purpose… don’t dilute yourself for any person or any reason… you are enough…be unapologetically you.”
What do you think, should we sometimes remind ourselves a bit more of that? If you like it, write it down or print it out and read it every day.
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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, I will let you have your own look. It is a bank holiday weekend, take your time and browse through all these events. It is fun! :-) But if you can’t decide at all where to go to, then have a look at the Zombie Walk on Saturday and find time for the Shakespeare performance in Iveagh Garden and if you like Fireworks, go to Bray on Sunday.
With Children, go to Farmleigh House and don’t forget that the Northside Music Festival starts on Monday.
Enjoy the weekend and I promise you there will be more free events again next week! :-)
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Shakespeare in Iveagh Gardens
Free Shakespeare In The Park will be back! Last year it was Romeo & Juliet and I absolutely loved the performance and this year it is “The Tempest” by Shakespeare. Fortune’s Fool Productions are the production company behind it. This is not the same company as last year, but the key people are still the same. The performances 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 am convinced that they will impress again. I will definitely go next week and am already looking forward to it.
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
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New Guidelines for Street Performers
A code for Street performers and Buskers has been compiled for Dublin City with some significant changes to the previous arrangements. The code is not a rule book or a law (most newspapers got that completely wrong!), …but if you break the code, you will be “subjected to legal enforcement”. Not VERY voluntary then!? It (allegedly) has been put together by the Street Performers themselves, but it smells a little emore of traders trying to quiet down/shut up street performers.
Some big changes are that there will be quite a lot of amp free zones where amplification is not allowed. Drums are also not allowed anymore! Performers have to keep a distance of 50 metres, which means a max of 8 performers in Grafton Street. And they are not allowed to sell CDs anymore!!
This will impact a lot of bands and performers. The Riptide Movement, for example, only became so well known because they tirelessly performed in the streets of Dublin and successfully sold their CD. Their music, requires a certain amount of amplification and drums and selling the CD was important to create awareness. Another regular busker in Grafton Street plays electrical guitar and creates amazing pieces of music with a loop machine. He can’t perform anymore in any amp free zone. It will also impact Street Performers of the acrobatic/juggling type who use an amp to amplify their voice when talking.
And some nonsense in it: You have to have 20 songs, but you are only allowed to play for 1 hour at a place. So unless your songs are all shorter than 3 minutes you will never get to play all the songs.
So there are some aspects that make sense, but all in all, I think the new code will do more damage than good. The Appendix of the new Code is here www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/Events/Documents/TheStreetPerformersCode.pdf but I wasn’t able to find the full document. And I am also curious about who was involved compiling this code. Was it REALLY a group of Street Performers? And what or who made them the representatives of all other Street Performers and Buskers? If you know who was involved, please let me know (dublineventguide@gmail.com). www.dublincity.ie/Press/PressReleases/PR0712/Pages/NewpilotstreetperformancecodeforDublin.aspx
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Dublin Bike Scheme will get significant expansion
The Dublin Bike Scheme continues to be successful and break all the records and now Dublin City has committed to expand the scheme significantly. Brilliant news! Over the next three years the number of bikes will grow from 500 to 1,500 and the number of bike stands will be more than doubled from currently 44 spots to 100. The expansion will initially expand to Heuston Station and to the Docklands but there are plans to increase the number of bikes even to 5,000 and thenumber of bike stations to 300 in a 5-year expansion plan. So all good news! www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2012/0730/1224321085831.html
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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!
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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.
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Earthy Creatures
03-30 August. Opening during office hours.
European Union House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
The European Representation is hosting the photographic exhibition “Earthy Creatures” in European Union House. The exhibition is free and open to all. Earthy Creatures is a photographic exhibition by photographer Kyle Tunney. It is a collection of environmental portraits and landscapes throughout Ireland. The concept of the exhibition is creatures who are inhabiting our planet unbeknownst to us. Only a few people are aware of these fascinating creatures & fewer still have had the solace of truly being in their presence. Humus, Mossa, Pruna, Nix, Aqua, Arenae, Follium & Maltha are the creatures that are being exhibited. www.facebook.com/KyleTunneyPhotography
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The Ferocious Mingle Market
 11:00 – 18:00, Fri 03 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
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Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI
13:10, Fri 03 Aug
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Bray Summerfest 2012 – Gigs
18:00 – 23:00, Fri 03 Aug
Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow
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Greystones Americana & Roots Festival
19:00, Fri 03 Aug
Greystones, Co. Wicklow
The 3rd Greystones Americana & Roots Festival will take place from 03-06 Aug. With a big line-up of Irish and international musicians this Music festival is getting better year after year.
It starts on Friday evening at the Harbour at 19:00 and then continues from 22:00 in a variety of pubs in Greystones.
On Saturday a family entertainment day, a helicopter display and a rowing regatta are all added to the music in numerous pubs from afternoon until night.
On Sunday a Dog Show, a French Market and an all-day BBQ are additional features. The festival ends on Monday with Bluegrass on the live stage and more family entertainment. Nearly all events are free. All details are on the website.
www.rootsweekend.com/
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Shakespeare in the Park – The Tempest
19:00, Fri 03 Aug
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
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 03, 07, 08, 09 and 10 Aug and 13:00 on 04, 05, 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.
and I have seen the Romeo and Juliet performance last year
www.facebook.com/events/410189122350482/
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The Bambir
19:00, Fri 03 Aug
Whelan’s Front Bar, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Sahaja Yoga Meditation
19:30, Fri 03 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
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Cornucopia – Live Music
19:30 – 21:30, Fri 03 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
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Music Maker Social
20:00, Fri 03 Aug
Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard
21:00, Fri 03 Aug
Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
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Myles Manly
22:30, Fri 03 Aug
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
Myles Manly and The Little People will perform in the late show in Whelan’s called “The Midnight Hour”. English-born, Sligo-raised, Dublin-based Myles Manley sings rocknroll-folk-pop music with two current live incarnations: solo acoustic nightmare-lullaby and four-piece post-folk/rock mindblow. 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/13676
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Rigby’s – Jazz Entertainment
22:30, Fri 03 Aug
Rigby’s Deli & Dining Room, 65 Dame Street, Dublin 2
Chef James Rigby who opened the first Rigby’s at 126 Upper Leeson Street last year, has in recent weeks opened a “Bigger Brother” on Dame Street. And from 20 July you will have the opportunity to experience his cooking with the added bonus of live jazz entertainment every Friday night.
The line-up for the coming weeks is 03 Aug: Emilie Conway Duo, 10 Aug: Kevin Morrow Duo, 17 Aug: Cormac McCann Duo, 24 Aug: Cary Posavitz Duo, 31 Aug: Meadhbh O’Rourke Duo. No cover charge.
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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght
08:00 – 12:00, Sat 04 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/
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Dublin Food Co-op
09:30 – 16:30, Sat 04 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
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Honest2Goodness Food Market
09:30 – 16:00, Sat 04 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
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SuperNatural Food Market
09:30 – 15:30, Sat 04 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
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Bright Sparks – Sand Sculptures
10:00 – 18:00, Sat 04 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
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Jamestown Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sat 04 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/
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Merchants Market
10:00 – 16:00, Sat 04 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/
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Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market
10:00 – 17:30, Sat 04 Aug
Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17
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Temple Bar Food Market
10:00 – 16:30, Sat 04 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
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Zumba Class – Dun Laoghaire Pier
10:30 – 12:00, Sat 04 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
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Blackrock Market
11:00 – 17:30, Sat 04 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/
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The Ferocious Mingle Market
11:00 – 18:00, Sat 04 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
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Yoga in Phoenix Park
11:00 – 12:00, Sat 04 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
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Guided Heritage Tours – Royal Hospital Kilmainham
11:30 – 16:00, Sat 04 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
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Sat 04 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
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Shakespeare in the Park – The Tempest
13:00, Sat 04 Aug
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
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 03, 07, 08, 09 and 10 Aug and 13:00 on 04, 05, 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.
and I have seen the Romeo and Juliet performance last year
www.facebook.com/events/410189122350482/
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Sun Show
13:00, Sat 04 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
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Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI
13:10, Sat 04 Aug
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Dublin Zombie Walk
14:00, Sat 04 Aug
Dublin (various locations)
On Saturday, this lively bunch, all dressed up as Zombies with blood and body parts everywhere, will walk from St. Stephens Green to Temple Bar to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society and Barnardos. Meeting point (at 12:00) is the Leeson Street entrance of St. Stephen’s Green from where hundreds or even thousands of half-dead looking people will spookily stagger to Temple Bar. It is a fun event and the participants are putting an amazing effort into looking chewed upa dn ripped apart. Check out the Facebook Page www.facebook.com/DublinZombieWalk and the website for details. Taking part is free. If you want to buy a make-up pack you can do that for a 10 Euro donation, just have a look at the FAQs on the website for details.
www.dublinzombiewalk.com
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Gigantic Charity Work of Sale
14:00, Sat 04 Aug
Portrane, North County Dublin
A Gigantic Sale Of Work for the charity “Heart To Hand” (www.hearttohand.net), who support less fortunate people, especially children and who feed approx. 4000 people per week is taking place. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the August bank holiday weekend, Portrane in North County Dublin id the place where you can get lots of bargains. They sell designer clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, antiques, china and glass wear, furniture, books, electrics, a Christmas stall and a wheel of fortune with lots and lots of prizes for all ages. Just follow the road signs from exit 4 of the M1.
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Greystones Americana & Roots Festival
14:00, Sat 04 Aug
Greystones, Co. Wicklow
The 3rd Greystones Americana & Roots Festival will take place from 03-06 Aug. With a big line-up of Irish and international musicians this Music festival is getting better year after year.
It starts on Friday evening at the Harbour at 19:00 and then continues from 22:00 in a variety of pubs in Greystones.
On Saturday a family entertainment day, a helicopter display and a rowing regatta are all added to the music in numerous pubs from afternoon until night.
On Sunday a Dog Show, a French Market and an all-day BBQ are additional features. The festival ends on Monday with Bluegrass on the live stage and more family entertainment. Nearly all events are free. All details are on the website.
www.rootsweekend.com/
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Aerobics in the Park – Merrion Square
15:00 – 15:45, Sat 04 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
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Family Tour: My Favourite Animal
15:00 – 16:00, Sat 04 Aug
National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2
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Seks, Drugs and Tinned Ravioli – Playreading
15:00, Sat 04 Aug
New Theatre, 43 East Essex St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Seks, Drugs and Tinned Ravioli by Andy Gallagher is the next play reading in the New Theatre (and just replace the “ks” with an “x” in Seks to get the proper but Spam Filter-incompatible spelling). The New Theatre supports New Writing by featuring a free Playreading on the first Saturday of each month. Admission is free, but a suggested donation of EUR 2 is welcome.
www.thenewtheatre.com/tnt_php/scripts/page/home.php
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Bray Summerfest 2012 – Gigs
19:30 – 23:00, Sat 04 Aug
Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow
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Cornucopia – Live Music
19:30 – 21:30, Sat 04 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
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Saturday Night Live Jazz
20:00 – 22:30, Sat 04 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
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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard
21:00, Sat 04 Aug
Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
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Urban Mojo Blues Band
22:00 – 00:00, Sat 04 Aug
Oil Can Harry’s, 31 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2
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Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters
22:30, Sat 04 Aug
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Band “Fox Jaw Bounty Hunter” from Limerick 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/12517
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Bright Sparks – Sand Sculptures
10:00 – 18:00, Sun 05 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
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Food Market – Farmleigh House
10:00 – 17:00, Sun 05 Aug
Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15
At bank holiday weekends, Farmleigh House is hosting a Food Market (in the Farmyard) in parallel to their other events. This week it is combined with the Plant Fair. A selection of food produce by artisans from around Ireland.
From 14:00-16:00 the St. James Brass & Reed Band will perform on the bandstand.
www.farmleigh.ie/Events/SummerProgramme2012/Title,18757,en.html
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Jamestown Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sun 05 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
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Merchants Market
10:00 – 16:00, Sun 05 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/
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Merrion Square Open Air Gallery
10:00 – 18:30, Sun 05 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/
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Plant Fair – Farmleigh House
10:00 – 17:00, Sun 05 Aug
Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15
Now in its fifth year, the Farmleigh Plant Fair takes place this Sunday. A wide variety of specialist growers from all over Ireland will have an extensive range of special and exotic plants for sale. Special guest celebrity gardener Marie Staunton will talk about “A practical guide to achieving colour in the garden all year round” (at 13:00) and “Propagation of plants and a few tricks of the trade” (at 15:00).
A food market and children entertainment will also take place in Farmleigh House on Sunday.
www.farmleigh.ie/Events/SummerProgramme2012/Title,18757,en.html
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The Ferocious Mingle Market
11:00 – 18:00, Sun 05 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
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Sun 05 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
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Blackrock Market
12:00 – 17:30, Sun 05 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/
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Children Entertainment – Farmleigh House
12:00 – 17:00, Sun 05 Aug
Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15
Ecologist and RTE host Dale Treadwell is inviting children to get up close and personal with the bugs and beasties found in our gardens. Hear of the adventures of Scrappy the Hedgehog, enjoy spooky bat games and lots more. This is an outdoors event, so dress the kids accordingly.
Also in Farmleigh House two Children Art Workshops will take place. One is for Ages 5-7 and the other one for Age 8+. The workshops will take place in the Motorhouse and in the Arkle Room.
www.farmleigh.ie/Events/SummerProgramme2012/Title,18757,en.html
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Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market
12:00 – 17:30, Sun 05 Aug
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 05 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 05 Aug: Michael MacLennan. 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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Shakespeare in the Park – The Tempest
13:00, Sun 05 Aug
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
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 03, 07, 08, 09 and 10 Aug and 13:00 on 04, 05, 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.
and I have seen the Romeo and Juliet performance last year
www.facebook.com/events/410189122350482/
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Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI
13:10, Sun 05 Aug
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up
14:00, Sun 05 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/
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Gigantic Charity Work of Sale
14:00, Sun 05 Aug
Portrane, North County Dublin
A Gigantic Sale Of Work for the charity “Heart To Hand” (www.hearttohand.net), who support less fortunate people, especially children and who feed approx. 4000 people per week is taking place. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the August bank holiday weekend, Portrane in North County Dublin id the place where you can get lots of bargains. They sell designer clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, antiques, china and glass wear, furniture, books, electrics, a Christmas stall and a wheel of fortune with lots and lots of prizes for all ages. Just follow the road signs from exit 4 of the M1.
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Greystones Americana & Roots Festival
14:00, Sun 05 Aug
Greystones, Co. Wicklow
The 3rd Greystones Americana & Roots Festival will take place from 03-06 Aug. With a big line-up of Irish and international musicians this Music festival is getting better year after year.
It starts on Friday evening at the Harbour at 19:00 and then continues from 22:00 in a variety of pubs in Greystones.
On Saturday a family entertainment day, a helicopter display and a rowing regatta are all added to the music in numerous pubs from afternoon until night.
On Sunday a Dog Show, a French Market and an all-day BBQ are additional features. The festival ends on Monday with Bluegrass on the live stage and more family entertainment. Nearly all events are free. All details are on the website.
www.rootsweekend.com/
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Stella Bass Jazz Trio
14:00 – 16:00, Sun 05 Aug
Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
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Family Drawing Sundays
14:30 – 16:30, Sun 05 Aug
Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2
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Hands on History
15:00 – 16:00, Sun 05 Aug
National Museum, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History), 7 Benburb Street, Dublin 7
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Saucy Sundays – this week on Monday!
17:00 – 23:00, Sun 05 Aug
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. Because this is a bank holiday weekend, Saucy Sundays will NOT take place on Sunday, but instead it will take place on MONDAY.
The line up on Monday evening is C Fit, King Modo, Rufus Coates & The Blackened Trees, Rabbits Love Liquorice, Gerry Gormley, Clara Rose, Red Queen Contest, Lisa McLaughlin. Links to the performers are here www.facebook.com/events/405119476202256/
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001494016795&v=wall
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Bray Summerfest 2012 – Gigs
18:00 – 23:00, Sun 05 Aug
Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow
The performing bands on the bandstand on Sunday are: winner of the Martello Voice competition (15:00), Rory Quinn (15:30), Kim Hayden (16:00), Genuine Draft (19:00), Smash Hits (21:00)
www.braysummerfest.com/events/
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Bank Holiday Sunday Stick of Rock Party
19:00 – 03:00, Sun 05 Aug
Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
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Latin Ireland
20:00 – 02:00, Sun 05 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/
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Comedy Crunch
21:00 – 00:00, Sun 05 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 Matt Sadler.
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330
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Forro de Lampiao – Brazilian Dance
21:00 – 02:30, Sun 05 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/
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Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys
21:00, Sun 05 Aug
Whelan’s Front Bar, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard
21:00, Sun 05 Aug
Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
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Rhythm Rocker
21:00, Sun 05 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
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Sunday Roast
21:30, Sun 05 Aug
Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Cool Hand Dukes
22:00, Sun 05 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
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Bray Summerfest 2012 – Fireworks
23:00, Sun 05 Aug
Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow
After four busy weeks, the BRay Summerfest unfortunately is coming to an end. A huge fireworks display will close the celebrations and going by previous years. it will be IMPRESSIVE! If you like fireworks, go to Bray on Sunday!
www.braysummerfest.com/events/
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Mars…here we come!
06:31, Mon 06 Aug
Far, far away!
This is not an event in Greater Dublin, but it is sooo exciting and interesting that I need to tell you about it. And since most of you are off due to the bank holiday, maybe you want to observe it.
On Monday morning at 06:31 the landing of the Mars Science Laboratory “Curiosity” on Mars will take place. The descent takes 7 minutes, but interestingly the signal from Mars to Earth takes 14 minutes! And if you want to find out lots of other intriguing facts about the amazing procedure of the landing process, have a look at the video “Seven Minutes of Terror” about the landing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki_Af_o9Q9s On Monday morning you can watch the live coverage on Mars on NASA TV: www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/ and even more information about the Mars Science Laboratory en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Science_Laboratory Thanks to Astronomy Ireland ( www.astronomy.ie), I found this information in their newsletter.
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Bank Holiday Monday
09:00, Mon 06 Aug
Dublin (various locations)
The August Bank Holiday is for many an opportunity to leave the country or leave Dublin. I expet it will be one of the busiest weekends at Dublin airport AND on the streets of Ireland. In Dublin nearly all shops will be open and it is business as usual (on a normal Sunday). Usually there are less events taking place than on other weekends because event organisers are afraid they lose too many visitors to the Bank Holiday Exodus. If you drive in Dublin, be aware that Bus Lanes and Loading Bays are in operation (because it is Monday), but Pay & Display Parking is not enforced on a Bank Holiday, so you can park for free.
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Bright Sparks – Sand Sculptures
10:00 – 18:00, Mon 06 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
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Food Market – Farmleigh House
10:00 – 17:00, Mon 06 Aug
Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Mon 06 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
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Craft Market in the Crypt
12:00 – 17:00, Mon 06 Aug
Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8
The Bank Holiday Mondays in August will see the next installment of the Craft Market in the Crypt of Christ Church Cathedral. Stalls will be selling all sorts of fabulous handmade Irish craft items will help recreate that Medieval atmosphere in Dublin’s oldest structure. Admission is free and if the market isn’t exciting enough there are lots of other things to see in the crypt, including ‘The Treasures of Christ Church’ exhibition, costumes from the television series The Tudors, the famous mummified cat and rat or even the cathedral stocks.
www.christchurchcathedral.ie/
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Portrait Painting by Michelle Boyle – Farmleigh House
12:00 – 17:00, Mon 06 Aug
Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15
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Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI
13:10, Mon 06 Aug
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Gigantic Charity Work of Sale
14:00, Mon 06 Aug
Portrane, North County Dublin
A Gigantic Sale Of Work for the charity “Heart To Hand” (www.hearttohand.net), who support less fortunate people, especially children and who feed approx. 4000 people per week is taking place. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the August bank holiday weekend, Portrane in North County Dublin id the place where you can get lots of bargains. They sell designer clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, antiques, china and glass wear, furniture, books, electrics, a Christmas stall and a wheel of fortune with lots and lots of prizes for all ages. Just follow the road signs from exit 4 of the M1.
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Greystones Americana & Roots Festival
14:00, Mon 06 Aug
Greystones, Co. Wicklow
The 3rd Greystones Americana & Roots Festival will take place from 03-06 Aug. With a big line-up of Irish and international musicians this Music festival is getting better year after year.
It starts on Friday evening at the Harbour at 19:00 and then continues from 22:00 in a variety of pubs in Greystones.
On Saturday a family entertainment day, a helicopter display and a rowing regatta are all added to the music in numerous pubs from afternoon until night.
On Sunday a Dog Show, a French Market and an all-day BBQ are additional features. The festival ends on Monday with Bluegrass on the live stage and more family entertainment. Nearly all events are free. All details are on the website.
www.rootsweekend.com/
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Northside Music Festival
14:00 – 18:00, Mon 06 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.)
+ Mon 06 Aug (14:00-18:00): An Urban Fleadh on Wolfe Tone Square, Jervis Street,
+ 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
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Puppet Show – Farmleigh House
14:00 – 16:30, Mon 06 Aug
Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15
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First Monday Literary Reading
15:00 – 18:00, Mon 06 Aug
Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
This regular open-mic literary event is held on the first Monday of every month and anyone can come along to read aloud one or more of your favourite pieces from literature at the event or you can even request that someone else reads your favourite piece, if you don’t want to. The literary pieces don’t have to be in English or in Irish. Recently an extract from Dante’s ‘Inferno’ was read in the original Italian and some piece from Lorca was first read in Spanish and then translated into English. Admission is free.
For further information contact Howard, who organises the event, on 085 2350530.
www.facebook.com/CINECAFE.PictureShow
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Saucy Sundays – this week on Monday!
17:00 – 23:00, Mon 06 Aug
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. Because this is a bank holiday weekend, Saucy Sundays will NOT take place on Sunday, but instead it will take place on MONDAY.
The line up on Monday evening is C Fit, King Modo, Rufus Coates & The Blackened Trees, Rabbits Love Liquorice, Gerry Gormley, Clara Rose, Red Queen Contest, Lisa McLaughlin. Links to the performers are here www.facebook.com/events/405119476202256/
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001494016795&v=wall
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Sahaja Yoga Meditation
19:00, Mon 06 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
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Battle of the Paddles
20:00, Mon 06 Aug
Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
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Comedy Crunch
21:00 – 23:00, Mon 06 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 Totally Wired.
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330
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Rock & Reggae Night – Hangover Club
21:45 – 02:30, Mon 06 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
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Tue 07 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
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Family History Workshops
13:00 – 13:20, Tue 07 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 Tuesday and Friday.
The remaining workshops are
+ Tues 07 Aug: “Why are Irish surnames so weird?” with John Grenham, author of “Tracing Your Irish Ancestors”
+ Wed 08 Aug: “Connecting with the Diaspora” with Anne Rodda, Genealogist
+ Thurs 09 Aug: “Irish genes and ancestry” with Gianpiero Cavallieri, Royal College of Surgeons
+ 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
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Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI
13:10, Tue 07 Aug
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Dublin Green Watch Workshop
14:00 – 16:00, Tue 07 Aug
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
This workshop is for Ages 12-15. – Everybody knows how important it is to reduce the amount of energy we use and the amount of waste we produce. Even if you’re doing your very best, how do you keep track of how much energy everybody else is using? What about office buildings that leave their lights on all night? Buses idling with their engines on? Does your school leave windows open when they have the heating on? And how do we highlight positive things like recycling drives, car-boot sales and repair workshops?
The Dublin Green Watch workshop in the Science Gallery will help with these questions and will turn you, the citizen, into a sensor and create a dynamic green map of Dublin. Admission to this event is free, but booking is essential.
Find out all details on sciencegallery.com/events/2012/08/dublin-green-watch-workshop-12-15-year-olds-tuesday
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Green Drinks Dublin – Fracking
18:30, Tue 07 Aug
Messrs Maguire, 2 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2
The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) continues to bring you Dublin Green Drinks on the first Tuesday of every month in Messrs Maguire. Green Drinks is a monthly event in 711 cities around the world to bring people with an interest in green issues together. At this month’s Dublin event, Ineke Scholte and Geraldine Ring talk about fracking – what it is, how it affects you and the anti-fracking campaign. Find out about the Irish situation, how we fit into Europe & how you can have your say. And just to give you a rough idea about the topic: Fracking is a method for extracting oil and natural gas from rock layers.
Meet up on the top floor of Messrs Maguire. Doors open at 18:30 and the talk is at 19:00. Admission is free, but you are asked to indicate your attendance either on Facebook of through an email to dublinbranch@iwt.ie
www.facebook.com/#!/events/484709924891213/
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Shakespeare in the Park – The Tempest
19:00, Tue 07 Aug
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
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 03, 07, 08, 09 and 10 Aug and 13:00 on 04, 05, 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.
and I have seen the Romeo and Juliet performance last year
www.facebook.com/events/410189122350482/
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Israel’s Democracy – An Insider’s View
19:30, Tue 07 Aug
Wynn’s Hotel, 35-39 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1
The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) is inviting to a public talk by Haneen Zoabi MK, a Palestinian member of the Israeli Parliament. The ISPC explains: “This is a rare opportunity to find out directly from a public representative in the Israeli parliament how the self proclaimed “only democracy in the Middle East” truly functions. It promises to be an informative and eye-opening experience, and will give you an opportunity to learn about issues relating to both the Israeli occupation of Palestine and the continuing erosion of democratic freedoms inside Israel, including the crackdown on the work of domestic and international NGOs.”
www.indymedia.ie/article/102186
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The Last Tycoons (open mic)
20:00, Tue 07 Aug
O’Donoghue’s, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2
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The Grand Folk Club
21:00, Tue 07 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. On Tuesday Jem Mitchell will perform Folk/Country and Blues. Admission is free.
www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/grand-folk-club
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White Chocolate
23:30, Tue 07 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.
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Wed 08 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
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Family History Workshops
13:00 – 13:20, Wed 08 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 I have the full list only included on Tuesday and Friday. Please check there if you want to see all upcoming workshops.
On Wed/Thurs the topics are:
+ Wed 08 Aug: “Connecting with the Diaspora” with Anne Rodda, Genealogist
+ Thurs 09 Aug: “Irish genes and ancestry” with Gianpiero Cavallieri, Royal College of Surgeons
www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx
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Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI
13:10, Wed 08 Aug
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Dublin Green Watch Workshop
14:00 – 16:00, Wed 08 Aug
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
This workshop is for Ages 12-15. – Everybody knows how important it is to reduce the amount of energy we use and the amount of waste we produce. Even if you’re doing your very best, how do you keep track of how much energy everybody else is using? What about office buildings that leave their lights on all night? Buses idling with their engines on? Does your school leave windows open when they have the heating on? And how do we highlight positive things like recycling drives, car-boot sales and repair workshops?
The Dublin Green Watch workshop in the Science Gallery will help with these questions and will turn you, the citizen, into a sensor and create a dynamic green map of Dublin. Admission to this event is free, but booking is essential.
Find out all details on sciencegallery.com/events/2012/08/dublin-green-watch-workshop-12-15-year-olds-tuesday
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Havana International Language Exchange
16:30 – 19:30, Wed 08 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
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Dublin Green Watch Workshop
17:00 – 19:00, Wed 08 Aug
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
This workshop is for professionals. – “While everybody knows the importance of reducing energy consumption and waste, there is a huge gap between theory and practice. Wasteful behaviour such as lights on at night in office buildings, buses idling or windows opened in heated buildings are common, much of which can be, and is, observed by citizens. Conversely, a number of green initiatives (car-boot sales, repair workshops) go unnoticed, but could have broader positive impact with more publicity.
The Dublin Green Watch workshop invites designers, programmers, environmentalists, activists and engineers to investigate how the power of the crowd can be exploited to signal wasteful practices and highlight green initiatives, turning citizens into sensors to create a dynamic green map of Dublin and creating the impetus for a greener Dublin.”
Admission is free, but booking (on the Science Gallery website) is essential.
sciencegallery.com/events/2012/08/dublin-green-watch-workshop-professionals
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Shakespeare in the Park – The Tempest
19:00, Wed 08 Aug
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
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 03, 07, 08, 09 and 10 Aug and 13:00 on 04, 05, 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.
and I have seen the Romeo and Juliet performance last year
www.facebook.com/events/410189122350482/
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4 Dame Lane Movie Club
20:00, Wed 08 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: 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/
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The Song Room (open mic)
20:30, Wed 08 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/
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The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)
20:30, Wed 08 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/
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Bad Boy Jake
21:00, Wed 08 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
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Trad Session
21:30, Wed 08 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).
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The Ferocious Mingle Market
11:00 – 18:00, Thu 09 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
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Thu 09 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
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Dublin Food Co-op
12:00 – 20:00, Thu 09 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
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Lunchtime Market
12:00 – 15:00, Thu 09 Aug
Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8
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Family History Workshops
13:00 – 13:20, Thu 09 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 I have the full list only included on Tuesday and Friday. Please check there if you want to see all upcoming workshops.
On Wed/Thurs the topics are:
+ Wed 08 Aug: “Connecting with the Diaspora” with Anne Rodda, Genealogist
+ Thurs 09 Aug: “Irish genes and ancestry” with Gianpiero Cavallieri, Royal College of Surgeons
www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx
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Opera in the Open
13:00 – 14:00, Thu 09 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
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Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI
13:10, Thu 09 Aug
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Shakespeare in the Park – The Tempest
19:00, Thu 09 Aug
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
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 03, 07, 08, 09 and 10 Aug and 13:00 on 04, 05, 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.
and I have seen the Romeo and Juliet performance last year
www.facebook.com/events/410189122350482/
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BoyMeetsGirl – Singles Charity Event
19:30, Thu 09 Aug
Odessa Club, 12-13 Dame Court, Dublin 2
A Singles Charity night in aid of the charity ALONE takes place in the Rooftop Bar of the Odessa Club. ALONE works with older people, providing long term housing, a befriending service and crisis support in the community. For the Singles Night you have to come with a mate otherwise you won’t get in! A boy has to bring a girl and a girl has to bring a boy. And if all works out, you will come with a mate and leave with a date. ;-) Because it is a charity night, a donation of EUR 5 per person is very welcome,
www.facebook.com/boysmeetgirls2
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Dimestore Recordings presents
20:00, Thu 09 Aug
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Songs from a Café
20:00 – 22:00, Thu 09 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
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Workman’s Summer Block Party
20:00, Thu 09 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 this week is
Thurs 09 Aug: Comedy with Totally Wired + “Misnomer” Art & Design exhibition
Fri 10 Aug: Katie Kim, Last Days of 1984 and more
www.theworkmansclub.com/listings/
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Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys
21:00, Thu 09 Aug
Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland
21:00, Thu 09 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.
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Thirsty Thursday (open mic)
21:00, Thu 09 Aug
The Bridge Inn, 22 Temple Hill, Chapelizod, Dublin 20
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Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul
21:30, Thu 09 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
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The Bionic Rats
22:00, Thu 09 Aug
The Turk’s Head, Parliament Street, Dublin 2
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Tuesday and Friday.
The remaining workshops are
+ Tues 07 Aug: “Why are Irish surnames so weird?” with John Grenham, author of “Tracing Your Irish Ancestors”
+ Wed 08 Aug: “Connecting with the Diaspora” with Anne Rodda, Genealogist
+ Thurs 09 Aug: “Irish genes and ancestry” with Gianpiero Cavallieri, Royal College of Surgeons
+ 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
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Archive at Lunchtime – August – IFI
13:10, Fri 10 Aug
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Garden Walking Tour – Farmleigh House
14:00, Fri 10 Aug
Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15
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Shakespeare in the Park – The Tempest
19:00, Fri 10 Aug
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
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 03, 07, 08, 09 and 10 Aug and 13:00 on 04, 05, 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.
and I have seen the Romeo and Juliet performance last year
www.facebook.com/events/410189122350482/
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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 this week is
Thurs 09 Aug: Comedy with Totally Wired + “Misnomer” Art & Design exhibition
Fri 10 Aug: Katie Kim, Last Days of 1984 and more
www.theworkmansclub.com/listings/
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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Mountain Walk – Dublin Mountains
Sun 12 Aug: 11:00-16:00
Meeting point is Tibradden car park at 11:00 sharp
A challenging 15km (5hrs) mountain walk, lead by the Dublin Mountains Partnership will take place on Sun 12 Aug. It is… “A challenging walk from Tibradden through Cruagh wood to summit of Cruagh with views south over Wicklow mountains. The walk then descends into Massy’s wood and up onto Hell Fire where you will have splendid views over Dublin. Back into Massy’s and return through Cruagh to car park.” Information will be given on different DMPW walks and equipment that you should bring to enjoy the walks. Meeting point is Tibradden car park at 11:00 sharp. It will be a strenuous walk and walkers should have previous walking experience.
Booking is essential: Please contact dmprangers@gmail.com giving your name and mob number and use the booking reference “Walk No 2 Sun 12 Aug”. To ensure your place, book before 12:00 on Fri 10 Aug. For more information on the walk contact denis.reidy@coillte.ie and check www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/event_information/?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=221&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=46
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Raiders of the Lost Covenant – National Museum Talk
Sat 11 Aug 13:00-13:30
National Museum, Collins Barracks
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. www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=3005
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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. ;-)
Public support for Sean Quinn – How odd is that?
Sean Quinn was born into a simple and not at all rich family. He then worked hard in the quarry and cement business and made money. The insurance business and property investment turned him into one of the or even THE richest man in Ireland … and then all collapsed. Now he owes around EUR 2.5bn and the bank wants their money back. Sounds familiar? Well, maybe the “size” of the problem is different, but many people in Ireland invested and lost and now owe lots of money to a bank. The difference to Sean Quinn, apart from the amount? He destroyed his company by taking questionable loans from that company. He took a super dodgy loan from a bank to buy shares of this bank. He tried to make the rules instead of living by the rules by buying 25% of that bank. He managed to get property to the value of mill ions in safety so that the same bank can’t get their hands on it, when the tower of Babylon came tumbling down. And now he gets 30,000 per MONTH for himself and his family for their living expenses. Poor guy!
He tried, did well, then turned dodgy and now feels cheated out of wealth and luxury because the debts are called back. The courts decided that he and his deals were SOOO dodgy that his son and his nephew were sent to prison for contempt of court (the nephew ran away and is in Northern Ireland and can’t be put behind bars, but that’s another juicy story).
That’s a very high level overview and you probably read/heard about it. The odd thing about all that is that about 4000 people went on the street in Cavan to support him. (www.rte.ie/news/2012/0729/sean-quinn-anglo.html) – and that Michael O’Leary from Ryanair wrote a letter of support.
You can be super dodgy and the country folk in your home county will still support you!? How odd is that? What strange and twisted logic drives people to support a dodgy speculator who does everything to interfere with the law, but when it comes to real injustice they stay at home? Or has anybody experienced any other protest marchin Cavan recently?
Or is it only GAA supporters that are that strange as this article suggests:
www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0730/breaking11.html
By the way, I don’t think people should be happy about his misfortune or should throw stones at him. He did the best he could (must do better next time!) and then turned desperate and now deserves the appropriate treatment the law has planned for him. But I totally don’t get why 4000 people would support him publicly. Oh, and in case you thought it doesn’t affect you, or if you think the poor guy who created so many jobs in his insurance out of the goodness of his heart deserves all the support, read this: www.rte.ie/news/2012/0731/quinn-insurance-administration-could-cost-1-6bn.html If you have a home or car insurance, YOU will pay for him screwing up and taking money from his company to cover his debts for the next 12, maybe even 20 years!!
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I will leave Dublin this bank holiday weekend to celebrate the wedding of Mary and Lindsay in County Clare. It will be a good weekend and I am really looking forward to it. While I am away, enjoy Dublin! ;-) Make sure that you go to some of the events that are taking place over the weekend and feel free to let me know what event you enjoyed and what you didn’t like at dublineventguide@gmail.com
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Have an event-ful time,
–Joerg
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