Culture

by FRG.ie Admin on Jun 21st, 2017 - 1681 Views

The Liberties Festival is one of Ireland’s oldest and longest running festivals. From modest beginnings in 1969 to snagging Festival of the year at the LAMA national community and council awards 2016. For many the Liberties Festival has become a highlight of the summer in Dublin with a series... 

by Christine Bond on Jun 13th, 2017 - 1700 Views

Last Few Days of NCAD 2017 Show !   I was able to drop in to see the Post Graduate students work at The Annex, 101-103 James’ Street, showing both the MFA Art in the Digital World and the MFA Fine Art. An interesting visit that especially if I wanted to see the three virtual reality pieces... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jun 13th, 2017 - 2262 Views

The Parade will be taking place this year on June 24th 2017. Participants will gather from 11am and the parade begins at 2pm sharp. This year the parade route will be different, due to an on going construction with the Luas Cross City Project. We will be assembling at St. Stephens Green South (with... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jun 7th, 2017 - 1643 Views

Dublin City Council presents StreetVelodrome Dublin City, as part of National Bike Week 2017, on Sunday 11th June and Monday 12th June in Smithfield Square, Dublin 7. This free 2-day family friendly event will include live entertainment, pumping music, kids activities, special guest appearances and... 

by Christine Bond on Jun 6th, 2017 - 1532 Views

Players from  a number of areas influencing and creating that new work environment gathered for the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation for a fascinating one day conference on the “Future of Work” in Dublin Castle on the 12th of May. The main theme of the conference was that technological... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 31st, 2017 - 1553 Views

Students graduating from the National College of Art & Design this year will be exhibiting their work at the College’s annual graduate show, which is open to the public from Saturday, 10th June until Sunday, 18th June. The NCAD 2017 Show will feature the work of graduates from across NCAD’s... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 30th, 2017 - 1512 Views

The Dublin Port Riverfest returns this year from Saturday 3rd – Monday 5th of June, 12:00pm – 6:00pm daily. #Riverfest2017 will be activating the River Liffey from the Sean O’Casey bridge, along North Wall Quay right through to Dublin Port and into Dublin Bay, with a wide variety of thrilling... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 24th, 2017 - 1298 Views

Bloom will be taking place on the June Bank Holiday Weekend (1st June-5th June)  in the Pheonix Park from 9am-6pm. Bloom was launched by Bord Bia in 2007 primarily as a promotional vehicle for horticulture; providing a showcase for garden plants, garden design, construction, horticulture and gardening... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 23rd, 2017 - 1431 Views

Family Day will be celebrated at a day long festival in Dublins Smithfield Square  on Saturday 27th May from 1-5pm. This is the seventh annual Family Day Celebration. The programme offers great entertainment, fun games and activities and useful information for all types of families and for the young... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 23rd, 2017 - 1326 Views

The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is hosting a book launch and workshop taking place today, the 23rd of May 2017, to introduce Francis McKee’s new book Even the Dead Rise Up. Even the Dead Rise Up is published by Book Works. The book covers the subjects of spiritualism, the occult and mysticism... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 17th, 2017 - 1828 Views

An exciting outdoor, high energy, positive lifestyle event for all the family the Festival showcases Dublin’s regenerated Docklands. Utilising the unique urban setting of Grand Canal Dock 2017 Festival will be held on the 20th & 21st May. Enjoy the exciting urban space of Grand Canal Dock... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 17th, 2017 - 1472 Views

The St. Annes Bike Fest will be taking place on Sunday the 14th from 12pm – 6pm. The sound of bicycle bells and laughter will fill up St. Annes Park, which will be transoformed into a cycling haven for all the family. The sound of bicycle bells and laughter will fill up St. Anne’s Park, Raheny,... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 16th, 2017 - 1895 Views

  Cars parked in cycle lanes on your way home? No secure racks near local shops? Potholes and uneven roads? A junction that feels too dangerous during rush hour? Never got around to lodging a report to address these issues? Well, now there’s an easier way! Liberty Bell, is a survey tool looking... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 10th, 2017 - 1475 Views

The annual Pets in the City, brought to you by Dublin City Council and supported by the DSPCA and King of Paws, will take place on Sunday 14th of May in Smithfield Square, Dublin 7. This free family event promises to be a great day out for animal lovers in the city with a wide range of activities, stalls... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 9th, 2017 - 2127 Views

Dublin Dance Festival is the leading dance event on the Irish Arts calendar. Each year in May, the festival brings together dance artists and choreographers from across the world to share vibrant contemporary dance with audiences in Ireland. The festival will be taking place 18th-28th May. Heres a guide... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 2nd, 2017 - 1218 Views

The Dublin Gay Theatre Festival will be taking place from May 1st – May 14th. The Festival was founded in 2004 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Oscar Wilde, in his native city. With an emphasis on new or recent international and Irish works with a broadly gay theme or relevance, the... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 25th, 2017 - 1732 Views

Your Culture, Your History, Your Story Culture Date with Dublin 8 is a new neighbourhood initiative taking place for the first time this Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May 2017. ​ The weekend will see a series of special events and activities taking place in the historical and cultural landmarks... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 19th, 2017 - 1907 Views

Experience Japan will be taking place this weekend, Sunday 23rd April from 12PM-4PM at Farmleigh House and Estate in the Pheonix Park. Bring your friends, your family, your kids, your dogs (on leads!) and enjoy the huge variety of Japan, from traditional Taiko drumming to modern-day Cosplay. Heres a... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 18th, 2017 - 1606 Views

  The International Literature Festival Dublin, founded in 1998, is Ireland’s premier literary event and gathers the finest writers in the world to debate, provoke, delight and enthral. Described by the press as ‘boasting a stunning array of top international literary talent’ and ‘the country’s... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Apr 4th, 2017 - 2368 Views

  In 1554 the city of São Paulo was founded in Brazil. It is considered to be the 12th largest populated city on the planet. Among other things the city has a rich art culture with numerous cultural institutions. Jac Leirner, a Brazilian artist and sculpture, from São Paulo, is currently exhibiting...