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An invitation to you to get in touch and tell us about an event, fundraiser, online class, or community initiative happening in your area.
Whatever it is, we want to know!
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JULY
Come down to the Forbidden Paw Festival on the 27th of July at Corkagh Park, organised by Husky Rescue Ireland. This event promises a fun-filled day for the whole family, including your furry friends!
Enjoy a variety of family fun activities including giant sized games, bouncy castles, a fitness zone and a fabulous market.
All funds raised on the day will go towards supporting the gorgeous dogs in Husky Rescue Ireland’s care.
Check out Eventbrite for more information and tickets.
The 11th Boyne Music Festival will take place 25th – 28th of July 2024.
A highlight of the summer arts calendar in the Boyne Valley. This summer’s festival programme will include concerts, talks, tours and more in three distinct locations: Townley Hall, Slane Castle and Boann Distillery. Irish composer Ian Wilson will be featured throughout the weekend and present events fusing music of many cultures and genres.
For more information visit boynemusicfestival.com
The Liberties Festival is one of Ireland’s oldest festivals. From modest beginnings in 1970 it has grown to become a highlight of the summer in Dublin with a series of family-friendly, sporting and community events, and an exciting multi-cultural and arts programme.
From the 22nd to the 28th of July the Festival is an innovative and purpose driven community festival working with local community members and professional artists to put culture, creativity and diversity at the heart of The Liberties.
For more information visit thelibertiesfestival.com
Get ready for the Dublin Gospel Choir ‘Raise the Roof’ for Romania event on the 28th of July!
Held in St. Catherine’s Church of Ireland, enjoy an evening filled with soul-stirring music and powerful vocals, all in support of Real Hope, Romania, a charity that cares for vulnerable young people who have left the state care system. Get ready to be uplifted by the harmonious melodies and to experience the magic of gospel music.
All proceeds will go to Real Hope, Romania to help build a roof on their accommodation near Brasov, Romania
For more information visit Eventbrite
Looking for the best way to spend time with your dogs this summer?
Then head down to The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre On Sunday the 21st of July, as it presents a Garden Party canine extravaganza with a screening of Disney’s classic film “Lady & The Tramp”. An outdoor space turned into a haven for dog lovers and their best friends! Table seating will be arranged for the evening to ensure that dogs have lots of space to lay down comfortably alongside their parents.
Don’t miss this oppaw-tunity to share a memorable movie night with your canine companion!
More info at tseac.ie
Nepal-Ireland Day at Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park is set to take place on the 7th of July.
Enjoy a fantastic cultural programme with performances from both Nepalese and Irish artists. The event will also include an exhibition, Nepalese handicraft stalls, and various other activities and performances. Come celebrate Nepalese culture and Arts together on July 7th!
For more information visit farmleigh.ie
To celebrate the 21st year of Barnardos most adorable fundraising campaign, Barnardos Big Toddle, they are hosting a fun event for all the family this July.
Barnardos Big Toddle Family Funday, in partnership with The Irish Sun, takes place on Sunday 7th July in the beautiful Airfield Estate, Dundrum from 1pm-4pm.
There will be lots of toddler and kids activities on the day, like: outdoor fun and games, arts and crafts, children’s entertainment and a Big Toddle walk in Airfield Estate with Toddle mascot, Buddy!
If you’re looking for family activities with kids, all to support some of the youngest and most vulnerable children Barnardo’s works with, then book your place today.
Tickets start at €12
For more information visit barnardos.ie
Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that the Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard Arts Festival 2024 will take place from July 7th-14th.
It will be 8 days of art, culture and fun-filled activities, with each day serving up the best of what the community of Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard has to offer.
Come and take part in some of the 40+ activities and events over the festival from family fun days, music performances, art attack, circus activities, open mic night, film screenings, opera in the park and lots more. There is something for everyone to enjoy, so see you there!
For more information visit the Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard Arts Fest on Facebook.
The Docklands 5k race will take place on Thursday, July 11th! Organised by the runners from Crusaders Athletic Club, the 5k run is a fast flat route around Dublin’s Docklands
All proceeds will be used to improve the facilities of Crusaders Athletic Club and to promote sport, health and wellbeing in the local community.
The race starts at 7:45pm and entry is open to runners of all abilities either as individual participants or in teams of 3.
For more information visit docklands5k.com
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JUNE
The Irish Cancer Society’s Colour Dash will take place in Phoenix Park, Dublin on Sunday June 30th at,9.30am sharp. Come rain or shine, join thousands of enthusiastic runners and inject some colour into your summer! Participants run, walk or jog a 5k route marked out within the Phoenix Park. Throughout the Colour Dash you will be showered with coloured powder paint. Sign up today, get active and join the most fun (and colourful!) 5k in Ireland!
All donations will go to the Irish Cancer Society to fund groundbreaking cancer research, trials, and crucial, free support services for children and young adults affected by cancer, throughout Ireland.
The Kevin Quinn Foundation is holding a charity football match on the 29th of June at the Cathal Brugha Barracks in Dublin! The game will be held in memory of Kevin Quinn who sadly passed away from gastric cancer.
Come witness the Kevin Quinn XI, a team made up of Kevin’s friends and family as well as ex-professional players, play against the Irish Defence Forces in an epic game of football.All proceeds will go towards O.N.E Veterans Charity. To help provide support and comradeship for Irish veterans.Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite for €8
Get your spades and buckets ready for the National Sandcastle and sculpture competition on the 29th of June in Bettystown!
Now celebrating its 21st Anniversary, this festival has a lasting legacy, with repeat participants from nearby counties and overseas. It builds community capacity by offering a great family day out.
Just turn up on the day, no limit on attendees. Entry into the competition is €3 for Junior Sculptures and €5 for senior sculptures
Come help showcase the beauty of Meath Coast beaches for years to come.
For more information visit sandcastlesbettystown.com
Mimicare is hosting its open day at Shrewsbury House on the 5th of June from 10AM – 4PM. This event is to help raise awareness that Dementia can also affect people of a younger age and that it is not only confined to older people. Help bring more awareness to Young Onset Dementia by attending the opening day this June.
More info at mimicare.ie
On June the 8th, Hundreds of Dippers set to Celebrate its 11 Years of Strip and Dip this 2024. From 40 women attending in its first year, to over 2,500 in its sixth year, Strip and Dip this year is expected to have up to 1,000 women from all around Ireland, to bare all and brave the cold Wicklow waters in aid of Aoibheann’s Pink Tie, Ireland’s Childrens’ Cancer Charity!
Donations can be made at stripanddip.ie
Looking to show off your surfing spirit? Want to know more about your local surfing community? Then get ready for a night of surf, culture, music and Coffee at The Lighthouse on June 14th.
Hang out with fellow surf enthusiasts, grab a coffee from Cloud Picker, and enjoy the screening of documentaries ‘Failte’ and ‘Blow In’ that captures the essence of the surf lifestyle, along with live music from surf rock band POINTBREAK. Get in touch with your inner surfer and join Surf Culture Night for a wave of entertainment.
Tickets available at eventbrite.com
On the 29th of June, Flavours of Fingal takes place at Newbridge House and Farm, just 10 minutes from Dublin Airport, where the beautiful rolling parklands come to life for 2 amazing days. Flavours of Fingal is much more than just an agricultural event, it promises a fun-filled family day out for all ages, showcasing the best of food and drink produce, offering spectacular entertainment, fantastic shopping, music and family fun; there really is something for everyone.
Entry to the event is FREE for those who walk, cycle or travel by public transport.
More info at flavoursoffingal.ie
Since the first Dublin Pride Parade in 1983, it has grown to become one of the most popular and loved events within the city and continues to change the hearts and minds of many people. The highly visible spectacle of the parade plays an important role in promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging within society. Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Dublin Pride Parade this Saturday the 29th of June.
More info at dublinpride.ie/parade
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MAY
‘Bike Week’ is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling and takes place from Saturday 11th May to Sunday 19th May. Cycling is one of the most sustainable forms of travel and a family friendly activity. As a transport option cycling has one of the lowest impacts on the planet and the environment, impacting positively on air and noise pollution.
Events are happening across the county.
More info at transportforireland.ie
MS Ireland is celebrating World MS Day on May 30th with their “Dip a Day in May” fundraising Challenge. The Dip a Day Challenge encourages individuals of all ages and abilities to take a daily dip in May in their favourite swimming spot, whether it’s a pool or the sea, every dip counts towards supporting its vital services.
Funds raised through the challenge will support MS Ireland’s vital work in providing essential support services, advocacy, and research funding.
For more info, go to ms-society.ie/news/take-dip-day-challenge-may
Join Mater Hospital Foundation’s “31 Miles in May” Challenge to help support those suffering from dementia. Take time out of your day to walk, jog or run one mile a day to help support dementia care in the Mater Public Hospital.
Sign up today at materfoundation.ie to receive your “31 Miles in May” challenge t-shirt and miles tracker.
Make time for breakfast… rise and shine with Childline by ISPCC this May. Childline calls on the people of Ireland to take time for breakfast and help raise vital funds for Ireland’s only 24hr listening service for children and young people.
Childline is asking families, schools, clubs and workplaces throughout the country to take time for breakfast – to sit down, listen and enjoy each other’s company while hosting their own breakfast to support Ireland’s 24/7 listening service for children and teenagers nationwide.
So, choose a day in May to Rise and Shine for Childline.
To find out more, go to childlinebreakfast.com
The Harold’s Cross Community Festival 2024 buzzes with energy under the theme “Bee Wild,” celebrating biodiversity and inclusivity. The festival will showcase the importance of preserving ecosystems, and bring communities together to learn and celebrate the local wild lives and native plants and their role in sustaining a balanced ecosystem. Activities are designed to cater to all ages and abilities to foster a sense of belonging and empower attendees to take action for a greener future.
The Festival will take place in Harold’s Cross Park on Saturday 18th May & Sunday 19th May 2024.
More Info at haroldscross.org
Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Dublin is the ultimate showcase for people who are building, extending, improving or simply decorating their home. Visitors will benefit from the advice of hundreds of local companies, including the opportunity to discuss your own project with experts in a 1-2-1 setting.
The event runs from Saturday the 18th – Sunday the 19th of May.
More info at live.selfbuild.ie
This year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is all about HEART.
The heart it takes to say ‘yes’ to registering for the world’s biggest women’s event.
The heart it takes to keep going all the way from training to the finish line.
The hundreds of charities that are close to your heart, for which you raise thousands every year.
More info at vhiwomensminimarathon.ie
Culture Date with Dublin 8 is a neighbourhood initiative, which aims to celebrate Dublin 8’s rich cultural, historical and architectural heritage while encouraging people who are living, working and visiting the area to explore what is on their doorstep.
This years event takes place from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th May.
More info at culturedatewithdublin8.ie
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APRIL
Irish Famine Exhibition, runs from Tuesday 2nd April – Saturday 28th September
The Irish Potato Famine was the most catastrophic event in Ireland’s turbulent history.
This Exhibition tells the story of what happened during those horrific years. We use rare 19th century photographs, witness accounts, contemporary sketches as well as maps and statistical information
One Dublin One Book is a Dublin City Council initiative, led by Dublin City Libraries, which encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year.
The One Dublin One Book choice for 2024 is Snowflake By Louise Nealon
For more info www.onedublinonebook.ie
Poetry Ireland is thrilled to announce Poetry Day Ireland 2024 will take place on Thursday 25th April.
Poetry Day Ireland is an annual island-wide celebration of poetry which invites the nation to read, write, and share a poem on the day.
More info at poetryireland.ie/poetry-day
The Experience Japan Hanami Festival is a free, family-friendly day out on Sunday 28th April where you can enjoy and celebrate Japanese–Irish culture!
Join us in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh House to witness performances, demonstrations, seminars, and traditions both old and in the making!
More info at experiencejapan.ie
Maynooth University welcomes back this spring Open Day on Saturday 30th April 2022.
MU Open Days offer lots of opportunities to engage with our staff and students across a wide range of events and chats.
More info at maynoothuniversity.ie
Jobs Expo is returning to Croke Park in 2024! Jobs Expo Dublin will take place on Saturday, 20th April (10am-4pm) inside the Hogan Suite.
This careers fair will be brought to you by Recruit.ie and will feature hundreds of active job opportunities . Jobs Expo is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION.#
More info at jobsexpo.ie
