What to write!? :-)
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Lots of weekday events, less weekend events.
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Hi!!
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On one hand I admire journalists and writers for newspapers, because somehow they always manage to fill the pages. I only do this writing thing once a week and only for this short introduction, but I struggle at times with ideas for these few paragraphs.
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I said “on one hand” because on the other hand I now know why they write so much sh*te at times. ;-) AND why they write so much about bad news. It is much easier to whip the nation into a frenzy and to fill pages as a result of that, than if you try to keep it reasonably positive and optimistic.
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Well, the good news is that cultural events that are even free ARE actually a very positive thing and Dublin has a good range of free events.
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Could there be more? Absolutely! Dublin City was much better a few years ago and I think we have to remind them again and again that we expect more from them!
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By the way: One reason why the Dublin Event Guide is soooo late today is becuse the service I use to send e-mails was absolutely not working. I tried every trick. Hopefully next week will be better again.
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One option for writing this introduction would be to let Artificial Intelligence (AI) do that. I gave it a go a few months ago and it was impressive, BUT – and that is an important fact – AI is only as good as the instructions you give it.
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I will explain a LOT more about that in my next “Introduction to AI and ChatGPT” class. A free and completely non-technical overview for everyone of the good and bad sides of Artificial Intelligence. The class is 2 hours long via Zoom and will happen on a weekday in the near future (no date set yet).
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If you are interested in finding out more so that you can form an informed opinion, join me at this class. To do that send a mail to AIClass AT inspiringleadershipacademy.com and I will tell you about the next class or alternatively sign up for information via joerg.ourpage.link/AICourse
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Donations in April:
EUR 109
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(By the end of the month, this number has to reach or exceed EUR 200 to guarantee the continuation of the Dublin Event Guide.)
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If the Dublin Event Guide helps you to find out about free events in Dublin, please help with a donation.
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The counter here shows the current donation status. By the end of the month EUR 200 will be subtracted to pay the bills. If more money has been donated, the rest will be carried forward. If donations have stopped below the EUR 200, the missing amount will be carried over.
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Last week Marie and Angie helped with a donation. Thank you so much!! Your help and support is much appreciated by me and (hopefully) by all other readers of the Dublin Event Guide, because without you, the Dublin Event Guide couldn’t continue!
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With the above counter you know at all times where we stand and when donating is needed. Donations keep the Dublin Event Guide alive and all donors will also get some additional bonuses.
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Here are some more details about donations:
Any amount is appreciated, but if you are looking for a recommendation, then I suggest a donation of 12 Euro per year. – That’s just one Euro per month and you get FOUR Dublin Event Guides for that Euro! If your funds are limited, but you still want to help, you can buy a virtual coffee for just EUR 4. All donations will be used in full for the Dublin Event Guide.
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Thank you!!
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“EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum” (www.epicchq.com) are supporting the Dublin Event Guide and this section of the weekly newsletter will contain relevant information about events in general or about EPIC-related news and happenings.
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+++ THE EPIC ZONE Is leaving us
Are you interested in supporting the Dublin Event Guide by having a permanent feature in the weekly newsletter?
This space is available for a new sposnsor. Contact me on dublineventguide@gmail.com if you are interested.
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Free events in Dublin this weekend…
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Saturday 06 April
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+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Airfield Estate Farmers’ Market 09:00-14:30 Airfield Estate, Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dublin 14 www.airfield.ie/farmers-market-at-airfield-estate
+ Supernatural Food Market – Food & Farmer’s Market 09:00-15:00 St Andrew’s Resource Centre, 114-116 Pearse St., Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thesupernaturalfoodmarket
+ Honest2Goodness Market – Food & Farmers’ Market – 09:30-15:00 – 136a Slaney Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 www.facebook.com/GlasnevinMarket/
+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/
+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 11:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/
+ Temple Bar Food Market 11:00-16:00 Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 www.templebarmarkets.com/foodmarket
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ Qigong in the Rooftop Garden 12:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/qigong-at-the-rooftop-garden-3/
+ Ramadan and the Holy Quran – In Focus Tour 12:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/ramadan-and-the-holy-quran/
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+ One Dublin One Book: Reading and Book Signing 13:00 Hodges Figgis Bookshop, 56-58 Dawson Street Dublin 2 www.onedublinonebook.ie/whats-on/
+ A Taste of the Past: The History of Food & Drink in the Museum’s Collections 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2024/042024/April-Tours-at-NMI-Decorative-Arts-History
+ Highlights of the National Museum – Archaeology Tour 15:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/January-March/Public-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland-(3)
+ Argentine Tango – Free Class for Beginners 18:30-19:30 McGowans of Phibsborough, 17-20 Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7 www.facebook.com/events/1531402067659822
+ Lounge Act (Tribute to Nirvana – Kurt Cobain Anniversary Show) – Gig 20:00 Fibber Magees, 79 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 www.facebook.com/events/2155224174827145
+ Latin Fever – Dublin’s Latin Club with reggaeton, merengue, funk, electrolatino, pachangueo, dembow & more 21:00-02:30 River Bar, 1 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 (Adm free before midnight) www.facebook.com/LatinFeverDublin
+ The Cazettes – Gig 22:30 Tolka House Pub, 9a Glasnevin Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 www.facebook.com/TolkaHousePubOfficial
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Sunday 07 April
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+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Car Boot Sale Ballymun 08:00-13:00 Ballymun Comprehensive School, Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9 irishcarboot.ie
+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/
+ Run Talk Run – Phoenix Park Run of Mental Health Peer Support Group for adults 10:50 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 bit.ly/RTRDublin (Booking required)
+ Kids’ Drop By Activities: Children’s Erasmus Education Garden (Age 4+) 11:00/11:30/15:30/16:00 (20min) National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 www.botanicgardens.ie/event/kids-drop-by-activities-5/2024-03-24/
+ St. Patrick’s Park Market – Books, gifts and crafts 11:00-17:30 St. Patrick’s Park, next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin 8 www.facebook.com/stpatricksparkmarket/
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ Sunday Family Drop-in – National Gallery – Workshop for families with children of all ages 11:30-13:30 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Flea Market Pub Crawl through The Liberties 12:00-17:00 Dudley’s / Lucky’s / Love Tempo / Arthurs Blues Jazz in Dublin 8 www.eventbrite.ie/e/878218203287 (No booking required)
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+ Ireland, Then and Now: Irish Symbolism in the Museum’s Collections 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2024/042024/April-Tours-at-NMI-Decorative-Arts-History
+ 1913 – 1923: A Decade of Military Conflict 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2024/042024/April-Tours-at-NMI-Decorative-Arts-History
+ Hugh Lane Gallery Public Tour 14:15 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 hughlane.ie/explore_learn/sunday-public-tours-2/ (No booking required, but limited spaces)
+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 15:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/
+ Sunday Sketching – Family Workshop (Age 6-12) – Hugh Lane Gallery 15:00-16:00 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 hughlane.ie/explore_learn/sunday-sketching/
+ The Night Before Larry Got Stretched – Traditional Singing Session – with Special Guest Méabh Mulligan 20:00 The Cobblestone, 94 King Street North, Dublin 7 www.facebook.com/events/323518540383690
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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And the free events for next week….
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Please note: To speed up the creation of the weekday section of the Dublin Event Guide, I am experimenting with a few minor changes. One is that I am not adding the full address of the venue to all events anymore (for now). If you don’t know where the venue is, you will find it by checking the event link.
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Monday 08 April
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Easter Monday – Public Holiday
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Stand up Comedy Night – Raiders Comedy 20:30 Pillar Bar, 22-25 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 (Booking link not working, so just go there) www.facebook.com/events/1449616022565112/
+ Downtown Blues Dancing – Social Dancing with DJs 21:00-23:00 Mind the Step Cafe, 24 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1 www.facebook.com/events/1281472632925726
+ Song Cycle – Singer Songwriter Night – Open Night with special guests Little Whelan’s 21:00 Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 www.whelanslive.com/event/song-cycle/
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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Tuesday 09 April
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Dance Delights – Weekly Dance Workshop 11:00 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173652101
+ Kids’ Drop By Activities: Children’s Erasmus Education Garden (Age 4+) 11:00/11:30/15:30/16:00 (20min) National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 www.botanicgardens.ie/event/kids-drop-by-activities-5/2024-03-24/
+ Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again – Exhibition Tour 11:00-12:00 Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, D02 VR66 www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/april-person-tour-seamus-heaney-listen-now-again
+ Cynthia Longfield and the St George expedition of 1924: the making of an entomologist – Lecture 13:00-14:00 Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 www.tickettailor.com/events/royalirishacademy/1181374# (Booking required)
+ Talk with Armenian Ambassador to UK&Ireland about ethnic cleansing of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh and security challenges in the South Caucuses 18:00-19:00 Arts Building, TCD Campus, Dublin 2 www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/event/talk-with-armenian-ambassador-to-the-uk–ireland.php
+ Little Lámh Workshop – sign system for children and adults with communications support needs 18:15 Ballyfermot Library www.dublincity.ie/events/little-lamh-workshop (Booking required)
+ Fleapits, Palaces, and Multiplexes: a history of cinemas in Dublin – Talk 18:30 Raheny Library www.dublincity.ie/events/fleapits-palaces-and-multiplexes-history-cinemas-dublin (Booking required)
+ One Dublin One Book: Minding yourself – Dr. Harry Barry, best-selling author on mental health in conversation with Katy Conneely from All About Books. Dublin City FM 18:30-20:00 www.eventbrite.ie/e/818510385597 (Booking required)
+ Darkey Kelly’s Tuesday Singer Songwriter Night 19:00-22:30 Darkey Kelly’s, Harding Hotel, Fishamble Street, Dublin 8 www.facebook.com/groups/915434861959818
+ Ukulele Tuesday – Weekly Ukulele Meetup 20:00 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday/
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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Wednesday 10 April
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Little Museum of Dublin – Free Tour 10:00 Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 littlemuseum.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173601013
+ Highlights of the National Museum – Archaeology Tour 12:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/January-March/Public-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland-(3)
+ The Influenza Pandemic of 1918-19 – History Talk 13:00 Pembroke Library www.dublincity.ie/events/influenza-pandemic-1918-19 (Booking required)
+ Reelin’ in the years: Irish dendrochronological research – Talk 14:00-16:00 Maxwell Lecture Theatre, TCD Campus, Dublin 2 www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/event/reelin-in-the-years-irish-dendrochronological-research.php (Booking required)
+ Servants in the Big House in Ireland – Talk 14:30 Central Library, ILAC Centre www.dublincity.ie/events/servants-big-house-ireland (Booking required)
+ The Wonders of Herbarium and the Secrets Held by Preserved Plant Specimens – Lecture 15:00-16:00 National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Dublin 9 www.botanicgardens.ie/event/wednesday-lecture-the-wonders-of-herbarium-and-the-secrets-held-by-preserved-plant-specimens/
+ Conversations on Art: Food Glorious Food – Online Exhibition Tour – Chester Beatty Museum 17:30 Online chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/live-online-conversations-on-art-food-glorious-food/ (Booking required)
+ EUNIC European Film Club: Tarrac – Film Screening (Irish with English subtitles) 18:00 www.dublincity.ie/events/eunic-european-film-club-tarrac
+ Healthy Ireland: How to change the narrative of your life – Workshop with Counsellor & Psychotherapist 18:30 www.dublincity.ie/events/healthy-ireland-how-change-narrative-your-life (Booking required)
+ The ‘Turkish’ Version of the Story of Candace and Alexander: Adaptation, Creativity, and Misogyny – Talk 18:30-20:00 Long Room Hub, TCD Campus, Dublin 2 www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events-calendar/events/2024/the-turkish-version-of-the-story-of-candace-and-alexander-adaptation-creativity-and-misogyny.php
+ One Dublin One Book: Louise Nealon in conversation with Eimear Ryan 19:00-20:00 Lucan Library www.eventbrite.ie/e/814152440867 (Booking required)
+ Stitches Comedy Club – Free Comedy every Wednesday 19:30-22:00 Cassidy’s Bar, 27 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 www.eventbrite.ie/e/501104385707
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Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)
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Thursday 11 April
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Sing For Fun – Weekly Choir Workshop 11:00 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173633651
+ TCD Music Composition Center presents a Vocal Showcase with Elizabeth Hilliard 12:00-13:00 Boydell Recital Room, TCD Music Composition Centre, TCD Campus, Dublin 2 www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/event/tcd-music-composition-center-presents-a-vocal-showcase-with-elizabeth-hilliard.php
+ Age Proof – The new Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life – Lecture 14:00-15:00 Online and at TCD Institute of Population Health, Russell Building, Tallaght Cross West, Dublin 24 www.tcd.ie/healthsciences/events/apcc-kenny.php (Booking required)
+ Highlights of the National Museum – Archaeology Tour 12:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/January-March/Public-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland-(3)
+ EUNIC European Film Club: Breaking the Limits – Film Screening 17:30 Central Library, ILAC Centre www.dublincity.ie/events/eunic-european-film-club-breaking-limits
+ Director’s Tour of the National Library of Ireland 18:00-19:00 National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/directors-tour-national-library-ireland (Booking required)
+ Hungary: Political Leadership Cults from Emperor Franz Joseph to the present day – Lecture 18:00-19:00 Arts Building, TCD Campus, Dublin 2 www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/event/public-lecture—hungary-political-leadership-cults-from-emperor-franz-joseph-to-the-present-day.php
+ Children and fussy eating: guidance for parents – Seminar with Dietician 18:30 Kevin Street Library www.dublincity.ie/events/children-and-fussy-eating-guidance-parents (Booking required)
+ The 1973 helicopter escape from Mountjoy Jail – Talk 18:30 Drumcondra Library www.dublincity.ie/events/1973-helicopter-escape-mountjoy-jail (Booking required)
+ The Book of Kells: Imagining Kells with poet James Harpur 18:30-19:30 Arts Building, TCD Campus, Dublin 2 www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/event/the-book-of-kells-imagining-kells-james-harpur.php
+ One Dublin One Book: A window on Greek myths in “Snowflake” – Introduction to the Greeks and their myths 18:30-20:00 Coolock Library www.eventbrite.ie/e/814086102447 (Booking required)
+ Ma Thursdays Open Mic – Mother Reilly’s Bar 21:00-23:30 Mother Reilly’s Bar & Restaurant, 26 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6 www.facebook.com/events/762459318527294
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+++ Five Lamps Arts Festival
From 11-20 April the Five Lamps Arts Festival takes place. Originally all events were happening in the are around the Five Lamps, an iconic street lamp post in Amiens Street. Now there are even events in South Dublin. There are over 30 events in 15 venues and all details can be found at fivelampsarts.ie/events/ Alternatively you can download the festival brochure at fivelampsarts.ie/festival2024/
There are some free events, some events where via Eventbrite a donation is requested (which does not make it free anymore) and a good few evens that are not free. I will sprinkle a few of the free events in the Dublin Event Guide, but I suggest you check the programme to get a full picture.
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+++ One Dublin One Book
Every April one book will be chosen in Dublin for the “One Dublin One Book” Festival. Throughout the whole month, a large range of events will take place in connection with this book. In 2024, the book “Snowflake” by author Louise Nealon was chosen ad – as long as they are free – I will include as many events as possible in the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events). Snowflake is a novel about the growing up of Debbie, a girl from an Irish dairy farm who then starts studying in Trinity College, and her eccentric parents. www.onedublinonebook.ie/
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+++ dlr Spring into Heritage 2024
Dun Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council is inviting again to free guided tours at a whole range of landmarks and important sites in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown. From 25 March to 28 April you can visit seven different locations ad learn more about their history. Spaces on the free tours are often limited. Find out all about locations and dates here www.dlrcoco.ie/dlr-events/event/spring-heritage-2024
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+++ Gaiety School of Acting Taster Classes
Before their new term, the Gaiety School of Acting is offering taster classes for 10 different courses for children and teenagers in the 4-18 years range. Find all details at gaietyschool.com/part-time-adult-courses/try-for-free/
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+++ LEARN A NEW SKILL WITH ONLINE COURSES
Is there ever a wrong time for learning a new skill or enhancing what you are already interested in? Maybe it is a language or an instrument or some technical skills? Or something completely different? Nearly every subject is there! Check out Udemy via the link below, they have thousands of courses and there is good chance that what you are looking for is available. Nearly all the courses are REALLY affordable!
The lowest price most of the time is EUR 12.99. Sometimes it even goes down further to EUR 9.99 and when that happens (about once or twice a year), I will tell you. But even 12.99 is definitely a good price for what you get! – Check out the website at www.getthislink.com/Udemy22 And if you buy through that link, you also help the Dublin Event Guide! :-)
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+++ IKEA Crafting / Music / Cooking Workshops
Ikea in Ballymun runs a variety of crafting, music and cooking workshops it is always worh checking out. The workshops are free and usually go for 45 minutes. They are always for children, but the age is often not fixed. There are specific Toddler and baby workshops at times as well. Check them out on www.ikea.com/ie/en/stores/events/ikea-ballymun/
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+++ Some more events:
Find Library events here www.dublincity.ie/events
and Trinity College Events here www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/?day=18&month=03&year=2024&search=week
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+++ Storytelling and Toddler Groups at Dublin City Libraries
The Dublin City Libraries have published a list of Storytelling and Toddler groups for age 0-4 across the Dublin City Libraries. You can find it here www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/storytelling-and-toddler-groups-dublin-city-libraries
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And this is it for another week! Have a great weekend and good new week.
Take care,
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