Richmond Barracks is a building of historical importance located in Inchicore. It is home to a library, garden, and Culture Connects, a programme of cultural activities that celebrate the experiences and interests of the local communities and people.
You will find our opening times here.
A Dublin City Council Community Partnership to restore and commemorate the heritage of the building.
At Richmond Barracks, you can join a tour, attend a talk, or take part in a workshop. Some upcoming events are below but you can click 'What's On' from any page to see the full list of what's coming up.
Sep. 6 — 27, 2023 (18:30 — 20:00)
Join circus artist Fadi Zmorrod to learn juggling, acrobatics, stilt walking and…Sep. 13 — Oct. 25, 2023 (18:00 — 20:00)
Join artist Ailbhe Barrett to explore the different techniques and creative poss…Sat, Sep. 23, 2023 (11:00 — 13:00)
Explore and learn about the native trees of IrelandSat, Sep. 23, 2023 (11:00 — 12:30)
Tá an tsiúlóid ó Dhún Richmond go Cill Mhaighneann fréamhaithe i dtírdhreach sai…Tue, Sep. 26, 2023 (18:00 — 19:00)
A talk on The Irish Defence Forces, 1922- 2022 by Eoin KinsellaWed, Sep. 27, 2023 (18:45 — 20:15)
Join local environmentalist Gobnait Ní Néill for bat crafts, bat facts and bat s…Wed, Sep. 27, 2023 (19:00 — 20:00)
Join us in Richmond Barracks to discuss this month's bookThu, Sep. 28, 2023 (11:30 — 12:30)
Join Cathy Scuffil for a talk on Weaving in the LibertiesThu, Sep. 28, 2023 (20:00 — 21:00)
Join us online to discuss this month's bookSat, Sep. 30, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Join Dervilia Roche for an interactive workshop for children aged 9 - 12.Sat, Sep. 30, 2023 (13:00 — 14:00)
Santiago in Dublin: The Story of St James's Churches and GraveyardTue, Oct. 3, 2023 (19:00 — 20:00)
Explore Textile Roots – Ireland’s Textile Heritage with Vawn CorriganOct. 4 — 25, 2023 (18:00 — 20:00)
Join spoken word poet John Cummins to learn how to create your own spoken word p…Wed, Oct. 4, 2023 (19:00 — 20:00)
Our Shared Built Military Heritage: The Army Barracks of DublinThu, Oct. 5, 2023 (11:30 — 12:30)
Join Cathy Scuffil for a talk about Dolphin's Barn Brickworks.Fri, Oct. 6, 2023 (11:00 — 12:30)
Join stained glass artist Kerryming Sun for a talk and demonstration on stained …Sat, Oct. 7, 2023 (11:00 — 12:15)
Turas siúlóide stairiúil ó Dún Richmond go Chill Mhaighneann.Sat, Oct. 7, 2023 (11:00 — 13:00)
Swap seeds, get gardening tips, have a chat and do some fun garden-related activ…Oct. 10 — Nov. 7, 2023 (18:00 — 19:00)
Try out different styles of dance every week, meet new people and have some fun!Sat, Oct. 14, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
A talk on working-class life in Dublin across the twentieth century.Sat, Oct. 14, 2023 (12:00 — 13:30)
Join our resident eco-gardener Polly Rowley-Sams and herbalist Maggie O'Keefe to…Sat, Oct. 14, 2023 (12:15 — 13:15)
“We were there” – 77 women of the Easter Rising - a talk by Liz GillisSat, Oct. 14, 2023 (14:00 — 15:00)
Conflict on Irish Railways, 1916-1923 - talk by Dr Peter RigneySun, Oct. 15, 2023 (20:00 — 21:00)
The love triangle between Kitty Kiernan, Michael Collins and Harry Boland.Sat, Oct. 21, 2023 (11:00 — 12:30)
Tá an tsiúlóid ó Dhún Richmond go Cill Mhaighneann fréamhaithe i dtírdhreach sai…Sat, Oct. 21, 2023 (13:00 — 14:00)
“Seoid atá i bhfolach … reilig shíochánta lán de stair”Oct. 24 — Nov. 28, 2023 (10:00 — 12:00)
Learn how to research your own family history with genealogist and historian Dr …
The Dublin Comic Arts Festival (DCAF) is a small press comic book event, created to showcase local comic creators and celebrate the spectrum…
20 September 2023
Harvesting memories and celebrating creativity, community, and culture
14 September 2023
Exploring history with Dervilia, the Historian-in-Residence for Children
Delve into the the rich historical and political landscape of Dublin 8 with our expert tour guides.
Since Autumn 2020, Richmond Barracks has been home to a library, operated by Dublin City Libraries.
The garden at Richmond Barracks is home to a wide variety of plant and flower species, as well as two bee hives.