Many of our upcoming workshops will open for bookings one month in advance. To make them easier for you to book, we have listed below the dates when booking opens.
To book, please click on the links below or call 01 524 2532 or book in-person at our reception desk.
Be sure to keep an eye on our What's On page for the latest details on all of our workshops, talks, tours and activities.
Talk at the Mess: The Catalpa Rescue of 1876 (all ages)
Talks at the Mess is a series of talks at Richmond Barracks that celebrate the rich stories and experiences of the local community, past and present.
Join Frank MacGabhann, a retired lawyer with family connections to the story of the Fenian movement, to hear the story of the Catalpa Rescue.
In 1876 the Clan na Gael, the revolutionary Fenian movement in exile in America, carried out a bold rescue to free six political prisoners in Western Australia. The prisoners had been excluded from the amnesty that freed other Fenian prisoners because they were British soldiers who had taken the Fenian oath. The group included former Richmond Barracks soldier Robert Cranston.
Takes place on Wednesday 1 July at 6 pm; duration 1 hour
Creativity and Wellbeing (adults and ages 15+)
Explore your creativity and how to develop a more positive sense of wellbeing. Join Artist in ResidenceShannon Jade Wilson to try out activities that give you time to reflect and express yourself, including journaling, writing haikus, and mindful colouring. Each week will cover a different topic, so you can book to come to one workshop or as many as you like.
Takes place on Wednesdays 15 July to 19 August at 6 pm; duration 90 minutes
Writers Circle (adults and ages 15+)
The Writers Circle is for anyone who has taken part in previous creative writing workshops in the Culture Connects programme. Facilitated by Artist in Residence Trudie Gorman, the Writers Circle is a monthly meet-up that encourages people to continue writing and sharing their work. Get feedback and encouragement for your writing and connect with others through a shared interest.
These workshops will take place every month in 2026. To suit different schedules they will alternate between Wednesday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
Takes place on Wednesday 15 July at 6.30 pm; duration 2 hours
Introduction to Researching Local History (adults and ages 15+)
Have you ever wanted to find out more about the history of your local area? Join historian Dr Declan Brady to learn how to do your own local history research.
Each week will cover different ways of finding information about the people and places of your neighbourhood in times past. You will learn where to find information in existing archives, registries and records and how to write up your research. You will also learn how to find local history from other sources such as religious, business and military records, newspapers, maps, photographs and even music and song. This will be a fascinating journey for anyone interested in finding out more about their local area.
Takes place on Wednesdays 15 July to 19 August at 6.30 pm; duration 2 hours
Join us for a weekly themed craft session for children and their grown ups. Led by Artist in Residence Lisa O’Connor, each week we will explore new materials and get creative together. Each workshop will have different activities for both children and adults to take part in together. This includes a messy play activity, so wearing less-loved clothes is advised! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Takes place on Fridays 24 July to 28 August at 3.30 pm; duration 1 hour
Talk at the Mess: From Pats to the Prison: A History of Emmet Road (all ages)
Talks at the Mess is a series of talks at Richmond Barracks that celebrate the rich stories and experiences of the local community, past and present.
Join historian Thomas Maguire for this talk about the history of Emmet Road through the institutions, people and events that helped shape it. What began as a small new route connecting Dublin now holds stories of The Victorian Era, The Revolutionary Period 1913-1923, the housing boom of the 30s, The Spanish Civil War and the Celtic Tiger. These stories demonstrate how the community shaped the road and in turn were shaped by it. People, The Prison, and Pats, with everything in between.
Takes place on Wednesday 5 August at 6 pm; duration 1 hour
Introduction to Stop Motion Animation (adults and ages 15+)
Create your own stop-motion animation. Join animator Paul Madden to explore the basics of stop-motion animation and learn how to do it yourself. This workshop requires no previous experience with animation, just a willingness to experiment and get creative.
You will use a smartphone or tablet to make your animation using a free animation app called Stop Motion Studio. We can provide a tablet to use, or you are welcome to use your own device.
Takes place on Saturday 15 August at 10.30 am; duration 3 hours
See our What’s On page for our full programme of activities.
We want to open up ways for people to experiment with all kinds of culture. Culture Connects is our year-round programme that invites people in Dublin to try out new things. We offer ways for people to make and create together, to share ideas and connect through culture and conversation.
Posted 04 June 2026
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