A People's History: Dublin in Civil War Times
Nov. 22 — Dec. 6, 2022 (18:00 — 19:30)
What was the Irish capital like in a time of Civil War?Poetry Alive!
Nov. 23 — Dec. 14, 2022 (18:00 — 19:30)
4 week poetry course for beginners with poet Enda Wyley.Online Book Club - 'A Gentleman In Moscow' by Amor Towles
Thu, Nov. 24, 2022 (20:00 — 21:00)
Discussing 'A Gentleman In Moscow' by Amor TowlesChristmas Fair
Nov. 26 — 27, 2022 (11:00 — 17:00)
Pick up unique gifts and enjoy festive music, hot drinks and treats.Create your own scent: an introduction to the art of scent
Sat, Nov. 26, 2022 (11:30 — 13:00)
Learn how to create your own scents from foraged and local ingredients.Christmas Felt Making Workshop
Nov. 26 — 27, 2022 (13:00 — 14:00)
Transform wool into a beautiful Christmas bauble!Biodiversity Walking Tour
Sat, Nov. 26, 2022 (15:00 — 16:00)
Join our resident eco-gardener Polly Rowley-Sams to explore the biodiversity of …Make your own Christmas tree decorations
Sun, Nov. 27, 2022 (11:00 — 12:00)
Get creative and join in on the festive fun!Christmas Upcycling Workshop
Sun, Nov. 27, 2022 (11:30 — 13:00)
You can give new life to an old top by using fabric paints and other festive mat…Biodiversity Walking Tour
Sun, Nov. 27, 2022 (12:00 — 13:00)
Join our resident eco-gardener Polly Rowley-Sams to explore the biodiversity of …Book Club - ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’ by Amor Towles
Wed, Nov. 30, 2022 (19:00 — 20:00)
Discussing ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’ by Amor TowlesWinter Eco Crafts : Lantern Making
Thu, Dec. 1, 2022 (11:00 — 13:00)
Join a hands-on workshop to create a lantern for use in the home or garden.Talks at the Mess: Dublin's Stained Glass Windows
Wed, Dec. 7, 2022 (19:00 — 20:00)
Join us for this talk exploring the incredible art form of Irish stained glassChristmas Crafts: Exploring Papercraft
Dec. 8 — 15, 2022 (11:00 — 13:00)
Craft workshops for adults exploring paper craft, with a Christmas themeDublin Comic Arts Festival Winter Market
Dec. 10 — 11, 2022 (11:00 — 16:00)
Discover small press comics in Ireland at the DCAF Winter MarketChildren’s History Workshop: Life at the Barracks
Sat, Dec. 10, 2022 (11:00 — 12:00)
Find out what life was like for soldiers at Richmond BarracksChildren’s History Workshop: Christmas Crafts of the Past
Sat, Dec. 17, 2022 (11:00 — 12:00)
Explore the history of Christmas celebrationsSing For Fun! Choir workshops
Jan. 12 — Feb. 16, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Lift your spirits and put a smile on your face at this weekly singing workshopDance Delights
Jan. 17 — Feb. 21, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Try out different styles of dance every week, meet new people and have fun!Exploring Haiku Poetry
Jan. 20 — Feb. 10, 2023 (11:00 — 13:00)
Explore how to write haiku inspired by nature, people and other themes.Children’s History Workshop: Ancient Irish Writing
Sat, Jan. 21, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Discover the ancient Irish writing system of ogham.Craft and Chat
Jan. 24 — Feb. 28, 2023 (18:00 — 20:00)
Want to try out different crafts in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere?Exploring Printmaking
Jan. 25 — Feb. 15, 2023 (18:00 — 20:00)
Explore different printmaking techniques with artist and printmaker Clare Hender…Children's History Workshop: Brigid the Goddess and Saint
Sat, Jan. 28, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Discover the fact, fiction and folklore of Brigid as goddess and saint.Water Harvesting Workshop
Sat, Jan. 28, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
In this interactive workshop we will take a fresh look at different do-it-yourse…Eco Gardening Workshops
Feb. 1 — 22, 2023 (11:00 — 12:30)
A hands-on series of workshops on how to garden whilst being environmentally awa…Make a St. Brigid's Cross
Wed, Feb. 1, 2023 (13:00 — 14:00)
Learn how to make a St. Brigid cross from scratchTalks at the Mess: Éamonn Bulfin: The Bulfin of Bulfin Estate, Inchicore
Wed, Feb. 1, 2023 (19:00 — 20:00)
Explore the life of Éamonn Bulfin with Dr. John GibneySt. Brigid's Day Fair
Feb. 4 — 5, 2023 (11:00 — 17:00)
Welcome Spring and celebrate women in business at our February Fair.Create your own Ribbon Wand
Sat, Feb. 4, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Join artist Kim Jenkinson for this fun art workshopMake a St. Brigid's Cross
Sat, Feb. 4, 2023 (11:30 — 12:30)
Drop In Workshop at the St. Brigid's Day FairLearn to Juggle
Feb. 4 — 5, 2023 (13:00 — 14:30)
This is a drop in workshop as part of the St. Brigid's Day FairTry out crochet with Eclair Crafts
Feb. 4 — 5, 2023 (13:00 — 14:30)
This is a drop in workshop at the St. Brigid's Day FairBiodiversity Walking Tour
Sat, Feb. 4, 2023 (14:00 — 15:30)
Join our resident eco-gardener Polly Rowley-Sams to explore the biodiversity of …Make a Floral Crown from Upcycled Fabric
Sat, Feb. 4, 2023 (15:00 — 16:30)
Drop In Workshop at the St. Brigid's Day FairSpring Stamping
Feb. 4 — 5, 2023 (15:00 — 16:30)
Drop In Workshop at the St. Brigid's Day FairThe Magic of Soil
Sun, Feb. 5, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Explore the magic of soil with permaculture teacher Aaron JewellMake a Biodegradable Bird feeder
Sun, Feb. 5, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Make a biodegradable bird feeder to bring more birds to your balcony or gardenBiodiversity Walking Tour
Sun, Feb. 5, 2023 (12:00 — 13:30)
Join our resident eco-gardener Polly Rowley-Sams to explore the biodiversity of …Readings by the Richmond Barracks Writers group
Sun, Feb. 5, 2023 (15:00 — 15:30)
Reading some of their poetry and proseMake a Christmas flipbook animation
Sat, Feb. 11, 2023 (11:00 — 12:30)
Flipbooks are ideal for young people interested in drawing and animation.Children's History Workshop: Valentine’s Day and Love Tokens
Sat, Feb. 11, 2023 (15:00 — 16:00)
Discover Dublin’s special connection to its namesake, St. Valentine.Valentine's Day Craft Workshop
Tue, Feb. 14, 2023 (11:00 — 13:00)
Decorate a heart for someone you love this Valentine's Day!Children's History Workshop: Life in Medieval Dublin
Thu, Feb. 16, 2023 (15:00 — 16:00)
Find out what life was like in Medieval DublinIntroduction to Oil Painting
Feb. 22 — Mar. 29, 2023 (18:00 — 20:00)
Explore the techniques of oil painting with artist Ailbhe BarrettBuilding Tall and Small
Feb. 23 — Mar. 16, 2023 (10:30 — 11:30)
Let's play and create imaginative worlds together!Talks at the Mess: The Killing of Sean Doyle on Kilmashogue Mountain, 1920
Wed, Mar. 1, 2023 (19:00 — 20:30)
A fascinating insight into the first rebel to be killed by Auxiliaries in Irelan…Sing For Fun! Choir workshops
Mar. 2 — 30, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Lift your spirits and put a smile on your face at this weekly singing workshopChildren's History Workshop: Saint Patrick
Sat, Mar. 11, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Discover the stories and traditions associated with St PatrickScéalta faoi thalamh agus uisce
Tue, Mar. 14, 2023 (17:00 — 18:00)
Bígí linn le haghaidh uair an chloig de scéalta draíochtúla faoin nádúr, faoin t…Stories of the land and water
Tue, Mar. 14, 2023 (17:00 — 18:00)
Join us for an hour of enchanting stories of nature, land and water.Amhránaíocht Spraoiúil
Thu, Mar. 16, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Bígí linn do cheardlann speisialta Amhránaíocht Spraoiúil ag ceiliúradh Seachtai…People, places and times past: An introduction to researching local history
Mar. 22 — Apr. 26, 2023 (18:30 — 20:30)
Join Dr. Declan Brady to learn how to do your own local history researchChildren's History Workshop: Ancient Animals of Ireland
Sat, Mar. 25, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Learn about the different animals that have inhabited Ireland since prehistoric …Make a Martenitsa
Wed, Mar. 29, 2023 (12:30 — 14:30)
Martenitsa are traditional Bulgarian decorations made to welcome in the springti…In Person Book Club : ‘It Could Never Happen Here’ by Eithne Shortall
Wed, Mar. 29, 2023 (19:00 — 20:00)
Join us in March when we will be reading and discussing ‘It Could Never Happen H…Mosaic For Beginners
Mar. 30 — Apr. 27, 2023 (10:30 — 12:30)
Learn how to make your own mosaic over 5 weeks with artist Valerie Dunne.Online Book Club: ‘It Could Never Happen Here’ by Eithne Shortall
Thu, Mar. 30, 2023 (20:00 — 21:00)
Join us online in March when we will be reading and discussing ‘It Could Never H…Hidden Histories Hunt
Apr. 1 — May. 1, 2023 (All Day )
A self guided history tourCircus Skills for Beginners
Apr. 4 — 6, 2023 (11:00 — 13:00)
Join circus artist Fadi Zmorrod to learn juggling, acrobatics, stilt walking and…Dance Delights
Apr. 4 — Jun. 13, 2023 (18:00 — 19:00)
Do you love to have a boogie when you hear your favourite song?Biodiversity Walking Tour
Wed, Apr. 5, 2023 (11:30 — 12:45)
Join our resident eco-gardener Polly Rowley-Sams to explore the biodiversity of …Talks at the Mess: Dr Kathleen Lynn and Madeleine ffrench-Mullen, a revolutionary partnership
Wed, Apr. 5, 2023 (19:00 — 20:00)
In this talk, Dr Mary McAuliffe will explore the life and achievements of Irish …Children's History Workshop: Easter Eggs
Thu, Apr. 6, 2023 (15:00 — 16:00)
Learn about Easter traditions from Ireland and other countriesPaint a picture in wool
Tue, Apr. 11, 2023 (11:00 — 12:30)
Join artist Niki Collier to paint a picture with wool. For adults and children a…Craft workshop: Make your own spring chicken
Tue, Apr. 11, 2023 (14:00 — 15:30)
Make your own spring chicken! For adults and children 10+Bat Walk
Apr. 11 — 25, 2023 (19:00 — 20:30)
Join local environmentalist Gobnait Ní Néill for bat crafts, bat facts and bat s…Little Printers
Thu, Apr. 13, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Join artist Clare Henderson for this fun printing workshop for children aged 5 t…Drypoint Printing Workshop
Thu, Apr. 13, 2023 (13:00 — 14:30)
Join artist Clare Henderson to learn how to do drypoint printing and make your o…Make a Monoprint
Thu, Apr. 13, 2023 (15:00 — 16:30)
Join artist Clare Henderson to make your own monoprints.In Person Book Club : ‘The Coroner’s Daughter’ by Andrew Hughes
Wed, Apr. 26, 2023 (19:00 — 20:00)
Join us in April when we will be reading and discussing ‘The Coroner’s Daughter’…Sing For Fun! Choir workshops
Apr. 27 — May. 25, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Lift your spirits and put a smile on your face at this weekly singing workshopCelebrating Nature Through Poetry
Thu, Apr. 27, 2023 (18:00 — 20:00)
Explore poetry and nature together as part of a special once-off event for Poetr…Online Book Club: The Coroner’s Daughter’ by Andrew Hughes
Thu, Apr. 27, 2023 (20:00 — 21:00)
Join us online in April when we will be reading and discussing The Coroner’s Dau…Sustainable Gardening
Sat, Apr. 29, 2023 (11:00 — 12:30)
In this practical workshop you will learn about and discuss eco-friendly options…Children's History Workshop: 1916 at the Barracks
Sat, Apr. 29, 2023 (11:00 — 12:00)
Learn about the 1916 Easter Rising and the men and women held at Richmond Barrac…Biodiversity Walking Tour
Sat, Apr. 29, 2023 (15:30 — 16:45)
Join our resident eco-gardener Polly Rowley-Sams to explore the biodiversity of …Richmond Barracks to Kilmainham Walking Tour
May. 1 — 28, 2023 (11:00 — 12:30)
Every Thursday and Saturday at 11 am, delve into the rich history of Dublin 8Bat Walk
May. 2 — 9, 2023 (20:00 — 21:30)
Join local environmentalist Gobnait Ní Néill for bat crafts, bat facts and bat s…