Clár na n-Imeachtaí / Events Programme
Eanáir go Nollaig / January - December 2015
festivals
Bram Liffey Swim
Stoker
FAMILY
FUN
Lá Fhéile Pádraig
marathon
THEATRE
culture
NYF
DUBLIN
Kite Fest
ceol
Teach an Ardmhéara
The Mansion House
I gcroí lár stair na cathrach ar feadh 300 bliain
At the heart of historic Dublin for 300 years
Celebrating 300 Years
The Mansion House on Dawson Street has
been the official residence of Lord Mayors of
Dublin since 1715.
A series of events to celebrate 300 years of the
Mansion House will be held throughout the year.
See [email protected]
for further details.
Fáilte...
Welcome...
As we welcome 2015 we look forward to another exciting year of
festivals and events. The programme of events caters for all ages
with a range of events that includes sports, theatre, festivals, family
entertainment, dance, culture and literature.
Dublin City Council is proud to be associated with the variety of
events that are held in Dublin on an annual basis and will continue
to work with all our partners to ensure that the programme contains
variety and diversity and that there are opportunities for everyone
to enjoy the entertainment, fun, and celebrations of the City in a
family-friendly, inclusive and safe environment.
“Ba mhaith liom buíochas
a ghabháil leo siúd ar fad a
ghlacann páirt agus a
fhreastalaíonn ar na
himeachtaí uile.”
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks
to the event organisers, city business organisations, statutory
agencies, community groups and of course to the residents of
Dublin and visitors alike who attend and participate in these events
year after year to bring excitement and vibrancy to Dublin.
In the Mansion House we will celebrate 300 years since the City
Council purchased the house to use as the official residence of the
Lord Mayor of Dublin. A series of events will held throughout 2015
to mark this significant milestone and details will be available on
www.lordmayordublin.ie in the spring.
Ardmhéara Bhaile Átha Cliath
Lord Mayor of Dublin
Christy Burke
Ceoldráma faoin aer
Opera in the Open
Lá ‘le Pádraig
St. Patricks Day
athair
Spleodar sa ch
r
City Spectacula
Eanáir – Feabhra
January - February
Lord Mayors 5 Alive Challenge
January to March
Various Locations
Decade of Commemorations
Exhibitions
Over 300 people have registered to take
part in 5 key City races.
www.dublincity.ie/events Tradfest
Tradfest
February - April
Dublin City Library & Archive and
branch libraries in Dublin City
28 th Janary - 1st Feb
Various Locations
Join the largest festival featuring Irish
traditional, folk, celtic music and culture on
the 10th anniversary of the Tradfest.
www.templebartrad.com
Festival of Russian Culture
February
Ballyfermot, Central, Pearse
Street
and Rathmines Library
Through the forum of music and
literature re-acquaint yourself with
the rich cultural traditions of Russian
Culture.
www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie
The 1913 Lock-Out Tapestry (February/
March) and The Irish at Gallipoli (April).
www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie
Children’s Reading Campaign
February - March
Schools and Libraries in Dublin City
This Spring children
across Dublin are
encouraged to become
qualified ‘dangerologists’
by reading Danger is
Everywhere by David
O’Doherty.Children will
have a chance to meet
the author and illustrator.
www.dublincityofliterature.ie
Feabhra – Márta
February - March
Music Library Lunchtime Recitals
International Day of Happines
12th & 18th February
Music Library, Central Library,
ILAC Centre
20th February
TBC
With singers and musicians, Erin Dollard,
Cormuin Ó Rathallaigh, Joanna Vidal and
Larissa Tormey. Starting at 1.00pm
www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie
Dublin At Valentines
The Day of Happiness campaign is a global
celebration to mark the UN International Day
of Happiness.
http://www.dublincity.ie/events
Dine In Dublin
14th February
City Wide
The City will WOW
you with poetry, music
and fun. Finish the day
with a free concert in
Meeting House Square with performances
from popular Irish acts.
www.dublincity.ie/events
23rd February - 1st March
Various Locations
Chinese New Year Festival
14th - 28th February
Meeting House Square
Various Locations
Celebrate the Chinese new year by joining
one of the many planned events throughout
the City. www.cny.ie
Dublin city’s food festival brings a feast of
cultural delights to the city once again for a
fantastic 6th year. Restaurants throughout
Dublin city centre get involved with special
events, great value meal offers, and an
unparalleled dining experience in a wide
range of the city’s best eateries.
www.dineindublin.ie
300 years of Irish Music.
25th February,4th March 11th March
Music Library, Central Library,
ILAC Centre
A series of three talks by Michael Grant.
To complement his previous talks on
Márta – Aibreán
March - April
Western “Art” music Michael will present a
series of three talks on the contribution of
Irish composers to this European heritage.
www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie
New Tearooms opening.
Sandymount Strand Night Run
3rd March
Sandymount Beach/Prominade
The race will consist of a 5km single lap or a
10km double lap.
www.dublinnightrun.runclontarf.com
International Women’s Day
March
St Patricks Park
They will be operated by Manning’s Bakery
who have been feeding Dubliners for over 60
years. www.dublincity.ie
Seachtain na Gaeilge
5th - 12th March
Cabra, Central, Pearse Street
and Rathmines Libraries
Talks, screenings, storytelling and exhibitions
to mark International Women’s Day.
www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie
The 71st Annual Old Collegians
Boat Club Head of the River Race
1st - 17th March
Branch Libraries in Dublin City
Events and activities for children and adults
celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge.
www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie
7th March
Butt Bridge
This rowing event has run on an annual
basis since 1941. The race is a sequential
time trail. This is the only open competitive
rowing race rowed through Dublin City.
www.oldcollegians.ie
Márta – Aibreán
March - April
St. Patricks Festival
Jameson Dublin International
Film Festival
19th - 29th March
CityWide
14th - 17th March
Various City centre locations
The annual parade with a great programme
of FREE events for everyone.Don’t miss
festival favourites such as the Festival Céílí,
Treasure Hunt and Big Day Out.
www.stpatricksfestival.ie
The festival takes place in all of the Dublin
City Centre Cinemas including Cineworld,
The Savoy, Screen, Irish Film Institute and
Light House Cinema in Smithfield.
www.jdiff.com
Polish /Irish Festival - Polska/
Éire Festival
27th -29th March
Nationwide
Gannon Cup Rowing Race
17th March
River Liffey
Rivals University College Dublin (UCD) and
Dublin University (Trinity College) will go
head to head for the the 2km rowing course
starting at O’Connell Bridge. The main race
will begin at 11am. www.ucdbc.ie
Áodhán Ó’Riordáin, Minister of State at the
Department of Justice and Equality and
Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht with special
responsibility for Equality, New Communities
and Culture has initiated this national festival
to celebrate both cultures in sport, music
and dance. www.dublincity.ie/events
Dublin: One City One Book
April
Various venues and libraries
throughout in Dublin City
The book chosen for 2015
is The Barrytown Trilogy by
Roddy Doyle.A full programme
of associated events, including
music, film screening and talks will take
place throughout the month of April.
www.dublinonecityonebook.ie
Aibreán – Bealtaine
April - May
LunchTime Lectures
7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
Council Chamber in City Hall
International Impac
Dublin Literary Award
The popular lunch-time lectures return with
a series on Dublin City and Irish Folklore.
Every Tuesday in April from 1.10pm-1.50pm.
www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie
Defence Forces
Easter Rising Ceremony
2015
5th April
O’Connell Street
This Military ceremony takes place outside
the GPO, Dublin on Easter Sunday each
year to mark the anniversary of the 1916
Easter Rising. www.military.ie
15th April
TBC
RTE "Road to the rising"
The 2015 award shortlist will be made public
on 15th April 2015 and the Lord Mayor will
announce the winner on 17th June.
www.impacdublinaward.ie
6th April
Various Venues
Samsung Night Run Dublin
Will be held on Easter Sunday in partnership
with the GPO, Dublin City Council and the
National Library. A host of activities will be
held to mark this historic occasion.
www.dublincity.ie/events
Music Town
10th - 19th April
Various City Centre
locations
Brought to you by
Dublin City Council this
festival will showcase all
genres of music and is
inspired by Handel’s legacy.
www.musictown.ie
26th April
Various City centre locations
Now in its 4th year this 10K race will sart at
Custom House Quay and finishes at North
Wall Quay. www.samsungnightrun.com
Aibreán – Bealtaine
April - May
Phizzfest
Dublin Dance Festival
JUMP IN
SOUND & VISION
GREAT OUTDOORS
DANCING THEATRE
ALL AGES
NO WORDS
TBC
Phibsborough
A vibrant community arts festival which
brings the little urban village of Phibsborough
alive each year. www.phizzfest.ie
Waterways Ireland
Docklands Summer Festival
16th & 17th May
Docklands Dublin Port
A celebration of the Grand Canal Dock
with a weekend full of entertainment and
competitions on both the water and the land.
www.docklandssummerfestival.com
Family Day
17th May
Iveagh Gardens
This is Ireland’s largest celebration of the
diversity of the family in Ireland today.
www.familyday.ie
19th - 30th May
Various locations
This festival brings together dance artists
and choreographers from across the world
to share vibrant contemporary dance with
audiences in Ireland.
www.dublindancefestival.ie
Battle for the Bay
23rd - 24th May
Dollymount Bull Island
The best surfers from around the country and
from around the globe will come to compete in
one of the best kitesurfing spots in the world.
www.battleforthebay.com
Bealtaine – Iúil
May - June
Dublin City Soul Festival
The VHI Women’s Mini Marathon
1st June
Dublin City Centre
Annually 40 thousand women take part in
the Marathon to raise money for their chosen
charities. www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie
Taste of Dublin
11th - 14th June
Iveagh Gardens
23rd -24th May
Merrion Square
This annual festival is a celebration of peace
unity and love. www.dublincitysoulfestival.ie
Bloom
28th May - 1st June
Phoenix Park
Bloom will showcase exquisite show
gardens from the very best of Ireland’s
landscape gardeners and designers as well
as Irish food producers.
www.bloominthepark.com
Dublin Port Company
Dublin River Festival
30th May - 1st June
Northwall Quay
This River Festival is a fun day out for all with
entertainment both on the water and land.
www.dublinriverfest.com
Sample dishes from Dublin’s latest
greatest and hottest restaurants.
www.tasteofdublin.ie
Inspire
18th -19th June
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
This two day international event connects
professionals interested in the future of
science, technology, engineering,and
mathematics with new perspectives on
innovation, leadership and success.
www.inspirefest2015.com
Dublin Pride
27th June
Citywide
The annual festival
hosts a series
of events which
celebrate lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender
( LGBT) life in Dublin.
www.dublinpride.ie
Clár Imeachtaí Iúil go Nollaig / Event Listing
10 - 12th July
Laya City Spectacular Merrion Square www.cityspectacular.com
4th July
Clontarf Half Marathon +5mile. Clontarf Promenade & Bull Island www.runclontarf.com
18th - 19th
July
Rose Festival St. Anne’s Park Raheny. The annual festival provides an enjoyable and
entertaining fun day out for all the family. The Festival is held at the peak of flowering for
roses. www.dublincity.ie
18th,25th
July
Defence Forces Changing of the Guard Ceremony from 12.00-1.00pm. Merrion Square
July
Dublin City Council National Play Day. Merrion Square. ww.dublincity.ie
2nd August
Rock & Roll Half Marathon. Northwall Quay - Phoenix Park. www.competitor.com/dublin
8th,15th, 22nd
August
Defence Forces Changing of the Guard Ceremony from 12.00-1.00pm. Merrion Square
9th August
Ironman Triathlon. Dun Laoghaire/ Phoenix Park. www.ironman.com
13th - 16th August
Big Grill. Herbert Park. www.biggrillfestival.com
August
Opera in the Open. Ampitheatre Civic Offices. www.dublincity.ie/events
August
National Hertiage Week. Nationwide www.heritageweek.ie
1st September
Grant Thorton Run. Docklands Area. www.grantthorntoncorporatechallenge.ie
5th September
www.military.ie
www.military.ie
FESSEF The Frontline Emergency and Security Services Éire Forum. Various Locations.
www.emergency-services.ie
19th September
Culture Night. City Centre Venues. www.culturenight.ie
September
Dublin Fashion Festival. City Centre Venues. www.dff.ie
7th - 20th
September
Fringe Festival. City Centre Venues. www.fringefest.com
September
Open House. Various Locations. www.openhousedublin.com
September
Liffey Swim. River liffey. www.leinsteropensea.ie
September
Festival of Chariots. City Centre. www.festivalofchariotsatl.com
23rd - 26th October
Dublin City Council /Fáilte Ireland Bram Stoker Festival. City Centre Venues.
www.bramstokerfestival.com
Bia Imeachtaí & Ócáidí Food Events & interests Féilte Festivals Oideachais Learning Bí Gníomhach
Get Active
26th October
SSE Airtricity Dublin City Marathon. Dublin City Centre. www.dublinmarathon.ie
October
Web Summit. Various Locations. www.websummit.net
October
Postivie Ageing Week. Nationwide. www.ageaction.ie
October
Local History Day. City Wide. www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie
October
Childrens Book Fesitval. City Wide. www.childrensbooksireland.ie
3rd - 5th
November
Web Summit. Various Locations. www.websummit.net
8th December
Live Animal Crib. Mansion House.
www.lordmayorofdublin.ie
December
New Years Eve Festival. City Wide Venues
December
Santa Dash. Clontarf. www.santadash.ie
December
Winter Solstice Festival. Smithfield.
December
Christmas Season at Farmleigh House. www.farmleigh.ie/
Nótaí
Notes
This Booklet was published by the
Events Unit Dublin City Council
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Useful websites
www.dublintown.ie
www.visitdublin.com
www.dublintourist.com
www.discoverireland.ie
www.dublinvisitorcentre.com
www.dublinairport.com
Please consider using public transport when attending festivals and events in the city.
www.dublinbus.ie
www.luas.ie
www.transportforireland.ie
Some events listed above are subject to approval by Dublin City Council.
Date and Time may be subject to change.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information,
Dublin City Council does not accept liability for any errors or omissions and reserves the
right to change information.
Information correct as of February 2015
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