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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Time-Lapse | Maria Noonan-McDermott at Strule Arts Centre
DTSTART:20260903T090000Z
DTEND:20260926T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z
UID:4238@visualartists.ie
CATEGORIES:arts,literary
DESCRIPTION:Irish artist and poet Maria Noonan-McDermott brings her tourin
 g solo exhibition Time-lapse to Strule Arts Centre\, Omagh.\nInspired by h
 er mother\, Maisie\, who lived with Alzheimer’s\, the exhibition explore
 s time\, memory\, loss and enduring love. Paintings and original poetry ar
 e presented alongside personal archival items\, including sketchbooks and 
 clothing from Maisie’s fashion design studies at the Paris Academy in Lo
 ndon around 1959. Since first touring in 2022\, Time-lapse has grown from 
 a deeply personal tribute into a shared reflection on identity\, legacy an
 d the enduring threads that connect us through time.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z
LOCATION:Strule Arts Centre\, Townhall Square\, Omagh\, Tyrone\, BT78 1BL\
 , Northern Ireland
URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/time-lapse-maria-noonan-mcdermott-at-s
 trule-arts-centre
X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP
X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:📚 Books & Social 🍸
DTSTART:20260905T160000Z
DTEND:20260905T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260814T153139Z
UID:event_314764808@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:community,drink,literary
DESCRIPTION:Dubliners: Joys of Reading\n📚Reading books and discussing t
 hem are two distinct experiences! Conversations about books and sharing in
 sights help us better appreciate literature and enrich our lives.\n\nLet's
  grab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and discuss books we're current
 ly reading or have recently enjoyed—whether poetry\, fiction\, or non-fi
 ction. Bring your physical book or e-reader.\n\nThere's no formal structur
 e or agenda—just books and good conversation.💬\n\nIt's a perfect plac
 e to get book recommendations and rediscover your reading momentum if you'
 ve hit a slump. We welcome readers of all backgrounds and interests!\n\n
 ⚠️**Something Happened?**\nIf something unpleasant happened to you\, i
 t may happen to others. Even if it seems minor\, don't hesitate to reach o
 ut to me.\n\n🔍 **How to find us?**\n\n* When I reach the venue\, I'll l
 eave a comment in the meetup where the group is seated. Normally\, the boo
 king is in my name\, so you can ask the staff for the group.\n* If you're 
 unable to find us\, leave a comment in the meetup page. I'll be able to gu
 ide you.\n\nWe highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up c
 onversations with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature a
 nd reading recommendations are often the highlight of the event!\n\nAs an 
 organizer\, I'm always looking for feedback about the event and suggestion
 s for new events\, so feel free to suggest ideas to me. 💡\nI look forwa
 rd to seeing you all! 😊
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153139Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hzxiwxve/events/314764808/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Dubliners: Joys of Reading
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:📖 Atlas of AI: Power\, Politics\, and the Planetary Costs
DTSTART:20260908T070000Z
DTEND:20260908T080000Z
DTSTAMP:20260814T153138Z
UID:event_315317900@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:community,literary
DESCRIPTION:The UX Book Club\nJoin us for the UX book club on Tuesday\, Ju
 ne 9\, where we’ll chat about the book **Atlas of AI: Power\, Politics\,
  and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence** by\nKate Crawford.\n
 \n//ABOUT THE BOOK //\nWhat happens when AI takes over politics and harms 
 the planet? How is AI changing the way we see ourselves and each other? Ba
 sed on over ten years of research\, scholar Kate Crawford proposes that AI
  is built on mining the earth for minerals\, relying on poorly paid worker
 s\, and collecting data from everything we do and say.\n\n👉🏽 https:/
 /yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300264630/atlas-of-ai/\n\nJoin our meet-up wh
 ere we'll chat about key topics and themes from the book\, share thoughts 
 and opinions\, and engage in discussions with fellow book club members!\n\
 n// FAQ //\nQ. I've no background in UX\, is it ok for me to attend?\nA. Y
 es\, The UX Book Club is open to anyone who wants to read more\, learn tog
 ether\, network or talk with more confidence in professional discussions.\
 nQ. What do you do at UX Book Club meetups?\nA. We have a short intro to t
 he book in focus\, talk about it\, and sometimes there are questions. Brea
 kout rooms are sometimes used to help make larger events a little more per
 sonal :)\nQ. How Do I Attend?\nA. You can join our online book clubs via Z
 oom and we'll message participants with a meeting link before the event.\n
 Q. What if I haven't read or finished the book?\nA. Come anyway!\nQ. Do yo
 u have a Code of Conduct?\nA. Yes\, you can find it here:\nhttps://www.mee
 tup.com/theuxbookclub/messages/boards/thread/53097975\nMessage the organis
 ers and we'll do our best to answer your questions.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153138Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/theuxbookclub/events/315317900/
X-SOURCE-NAME:The UX Book Club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:🎟️ Did Pubs Almost Kill Irish Literature? With Chris Morash
DTSTART:20260908T174500Z
DTEND:20260908T194500Z
DTSTAMP:20260814T182716Z
UID:event_316116110@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Dubliners: Joys of Reading\n[Paid Event - Ticket Mandatory](ht
 tps://wotsonevents.com/events/1641)\n\n**Description**\n\n6.45PM - Doors O
 pen\n7PM-8PM - Lecture by Chris Morash\n8PM-8.30PM - Q&A\n\nDublin's pubs 
 have long been celebrated as the heart of Ireland's literary culture\, but
  did they also hold it back? In this entertaining and thought-provoking ta
 lk\, **Professor Christopher Morash** explores how the city's famous pub c
 ulture shaped generations of writers while also excluding women\, encourag
 ing excess\, and fostering a culture of creative frustration. Filled with 
 colourful stories and surprising insights\, this is a fresh look at one of
  Dublin's most enduring literary myths.\n\nProfessor Christopher Morash is
  the Seamus Heaney Professor of Irish Writing at Trinity College Dublin an
 d a leading scholar of Irish literature\, theatre\, and cultural history. 
 A Fellow of Trinity College Dublin and Member of the Royal Irish Academy\,
  he is the author of numerous books\, including Dublin: A Writer’s City\
 , Yeats on Theatre\, and A History of Irish Theatre\, 1601–2000.\n\nHis 
 research explores Irish writing and culture\, with particular interests in
  theatre\, literary history\, media\, and the relationship between writing
  and place.\n\n**Location:** I will add once the event page updates the lo
 cation\n\nSee you all and pints after talks! 🍺
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T182716Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hzxiwxve/events/316116110/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Dubliners: Joys of Reading
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:(CS)²AI Author Spotlight™: Cassie Crossley
DTSTART:20260909T170000Z
DTEND:20260909T183000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T183810Z
UID:event_316297471@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Dublin Cyber Security for Control Systems\nThe ***(CS)²AI Aut
 hor Spotlight™*** is a virtual showcase dedicated to highlighting the wo
 rk\, achievements\, and insights of leading authors in the field of ICS/OT
  Cyber Security. This engaging series provides a platform for authors to s
 hare the inspiration behind their publications\, explore emerging trends\,
  and discuss practical applications of ICS/OT Cyber Security innovations.\
 n\n**[Click here to REGISTER for the event](https://events.zoom.us/ev/AkK-
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 cational opportunities!). Please join now! [https://www.cs2ai.org/plans-pr
 icing](https://www.cs2ai.org/plans-pricing)\n\nAll past seminars and sympo
 siums are available to paid [CS2AI.ORG](http://cs2ai.org/) members. Check 
 out the Resources area of our website in the Members Portal [https://www.c
 s2ai.org/](https://www.cs2ai.org/)\n\nCertificates for Professional Develo
 pment/Continuing Education Units (PDUs/CEUs) are available for all registe
 red individuals who attend at least one hour of the event. [https://www.cs
 2ai.org/get-involved](https://www.cs2ai.org/get-involved)\n\n\\*Please not
 e that (CS)²AI Online™ events are provided free of charge as educationa
 l career development content through the support of our paid members and t
 he generous contributions of our corporate Strategic Alliance Partners. Co
 ntact information used in registering for our directly supported seminars 
 may be shared with sponsors funding those specific events. Unless noted on
  our Zoom Event registration page\, all events are open for direct funding
  support.\n\n© Control System Cyber Security Association International 20
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183810Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/dublin-cyber-security-for-control-systems/event
 s/316297471/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Dublin Cyber Security for Control Systems
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Event | After Session with Hettie Judah at Ballycatteen Studios
DTSTART:20260909T173000Z
DTEND:20260909T193000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z
UID:4257@visualartists.ie
CATEGORIES:arts,literary
DESCRIPTION:The session will open with short presentations from four local
  artists\, Anne Ffrench\, Julia Pallone\, Sarah O'Brien and Susan Montgome
 ry\, each of whom will share their experience and current work.\nHettie Ju
 dah then takes a seat at the centre for an open\, hour-long conversation\,
  taking questions about the art world\, about her work\, about navigating 
 a creative life. Bring whatever's on your mind.\nAfterwards\, stay for ref
 reshments and a chat. Hettie will also be selling and signing copies of he
 r new book\, How to Enter the Art World After — a myth-busting guide for
  artists whose lives are complicated and human.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z
LOCATION:Ballycatteen Studios\, Ballycatteen\, Ballinspittle\, Cork\, P17T
 932\, Munster\, Ireland
URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-after-session-with-hettie-judah-
 at-ballycatteen-studios
X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP
X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:📚 Silent Reading & Socialising 🍺
DTSTART:20260909T180000Z
DTEND:20260909T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260814T153139Z
UID:event_315602650@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:community,literary
DESCRIPTION:Dubliners: Joys of Reading\n## Details\n\nThe title of the eve
 nt is a paradox! Read in silence and then discuss with like-minded folks! 
 :-) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dublinersjoysofreading)\n\n📝 
 **How does this work?**\n\nWe will meet in the Bartley's Restaurant area f
 rom 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM for silent reading and followed up by discussion. *
 *During silent reading\, you're expected to remain silent and read.** Plea
 se bring your headphones and refrain from the discussion during the first 
 one hour in the area.\n\n👥 **Socialising**\n\nAfter an hour\, at 8:15 P
 M\, we'll discuss and socialize about the book you're reading. We highly e
 ncourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fello
 w book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendati
 ons are often the highlight of the event!\n\nFeel free to join at any poin
 t during the event.\n\nThe event is indoors\, hopefully\, we can continue 
 the tradition of the silent reading in the winter!\n\n**📌 Helpful Tips 
 and Notes**\n\n* Bring headphones to block out surrounding noise\n* I will
  post a comment on the event page when I arrive to indicate where we're se
 ated\, so everyone can find us\n* If you prefer to skip the silent reading
 \, you can join directly at the bar at 8:15 PM\n\n⚠️**Something Happen
 ed?**\nIf something unpleasant happened to you\, it may happen to others. 
 It may be small but don't hesitate to reach out to me.\n\nLooking forward 
 to meeting you all 😊
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153139Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hzxiwxve/events/315602650/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Dubliners: Joys of Reading
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Talks | Danny Foley in Conversation with Dr Collette Nolan at Stud
 io 12
DTSTART:20260910T163000Z
DTEND:20260910T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z
UID:4320@visualartists.ie
CATEGORIES:arts,literary
DESCRIPTION:Join Danny Foley in conversation with artist\, educator and Fo
 ley’s mother Dr. Collette Nolan.In this event\, they will discuss some o
 f the concepts in his solo show Room Innate and the archival footage in th
 e show that Nolan recorded of Foley as a child as part of her MA and PhD r
 esearch.Through both Nolan’s perspective as well as Foley’s response t
 o her recordings of his early embodied gestures\, the discussion will expl
 ore the relationship between Foley’s approach to making art and how his 
 reinterpretation of Nolan’s recordings has influenced his practice.\nFor
  more information and to book\, click here.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z
LOCATION:Studio 12\, First Floor\, Backwater Artists Group\, Wandesford Qu
 ay\, Cork\, Cork\, T12 E26D\, Ireland
URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/talks-danny-foley-in-conversation-with
 -dr-collette-nolan-at-studio-12
X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP
X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:📚 Books & Social 🍸
DTSTART:20260911T180000Z
DTEND:20260911T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260814T182716Z
UID:event_316116904@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:community,drink,literary
DESCRIPTION:Dubliners: Joys of Reading\n📚Reading books and discussing t
 hem are two distinct experiences! Conversations about books and sharing in
 sights help us better appreciate literature and enrich our lives. [Instagr
 am](https://www.instagram.com/dublinersjoysofreading)\n\nLet's grab a drin
 k (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and discuss books we're currently reading o
 r have recently enjoyed—whether poetry\, fiction\, or non-fiction. Bring
  your physical book or e-reader.\n\nThere's no formal structure or agenda
 —just books and good conversation.💬\n\nIt's a perfect place to get bo
 ok recommendations and rediscover your reading momentum if you've hit a sl
 ump. We welcome readers of all backgrounds and interests!\n\n⚠️**Somet
 hing Happened?**\nIf something unpleasant happened to you\, it may happen 
 to others. Even if it seems minor\, don't hesitate to reach out to me.\n\n
 🔍 **How to find us?**\n\n* When I reach the venue\, I'll leave a commen
 t in the meetup where the group is seated. Normally\, the booking is in my
  name\, so you can ask the staff for the group.\n* If you're unable to fin
 d us\, leave a comment in the meetup page. I'll be able to guide you.\n\nW
 e highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations 
 with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading re
 commendations are often the highlight of the event!\n\nAs an organizer\, I
 'm always looking for feedback about the event and suggestions for new eve
 nts\, so feel free to suggest ideas to me. 💡\nI look forward to seeing 
 you all! 😊
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T182716Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hzxiwxve/events/316116904/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Dubliners: Joys of Reading
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:My Heart is a Chainsaw - Sep 2026 Book Club
DTSTART:20260916T173000Z
DTEND:20260916T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260814T153138Z
UID:event_315720636@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club of Dublin 9\nSeptember b
 ook is My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham 405 pages. Horror. Startin
 g autumn in a spooky way.\n\n[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55711617
 -my-heart-is-a-chainsaw?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_22](https://www.goodreads.com/book
 /show/55711617-my-heart-is-a-chainsaw?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_22)
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153138Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/science-fiction-and-fantasy-book-club/events/31
 5720636/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club of Dublin 9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:📚 Silent Reading & Socialising 🍺
DTSTART:20260916T180000Z
DTEND:20260916T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260816T002626Z
UID:event_315994125@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:community,literary
DESCRIPTION:Dubliners: Joys of Reading\n## Details\n\nThe title of the eve
 nt is a paradox! Read in silence and then discuss with like-minded folks! 
 :-) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dublinersjoysofreading)\n\n📝 
 **How does this work?**\n\nWe will meet in the Bartley's Restaurant area f
 rom 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM for silent reading and followed up by discussion. *
 *During silent reading\, you're expected to remain silent and read.** Plea
 se bring your headphones and refrain from the discussion during the first 
 one hour in the area.\n\n👥 **Socialising**\n\nAfter an hour\, at 8:15 P
 M\, we'll discuss and socialize about the book you're reading. We highly e
 ncourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fello
 w book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendati
 ons are often the highlight of the event!\n\nFeel free to join at any poin
 t during the event.\n\nThe event is indoors\, hopefully\, we can continue 
 the tradition of the silent reading in the winter!\n\n**📌 Helpful Tips 
 and Notes**\n\n* Bring headphones to block out surrounding noise\n* I will
  post a comment on the event page when I arrive to indicate where we're se
 ated\, so everyone can find us\n* If you prefer to skip the silent reading
 \, you can join directly at the bar at 8:15 PM\n\n⚠️**Something Happen
 ed?**\nIf something unpleasant happened to you\, it may happen to others. 
 It may be small but don't hesitate to reach out to me.\n\nLooking forward 
 to meeting you all 😊
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T002626Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hzxiwxve/events/315994125/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Dubliners: Joys of Reading
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:📚 Books & Social 🍸
DTSTART:20260918T180000Z
DTEND:20260918T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T003000Z
UID:event_314764809@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:community,drink,literary
DESCRIPTION:Dubliners: Joys of Reading\n📚Reading books and discussing t
 hem are two distinct experiences! Conversations about books and sharing in
 sights help us better appreciate literature and enrich our lives. [Instagr
 am](https://www.instagram.com/dublinersjoysofreading)\n\nLet's grab a drin
 k (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and discuss books we're currently reading o
 r have recently enjoyed—whether poetry\, fiction\, or non-fiction. Bring
  your physical book or e-reader.\n\nThere's no formal structure or agenda
 —just books and good conversation.💬\n\nIt's a perfect place to get bo
 ok recommendations and rediscover your reading momentum if you've hit a sl
 ump. We welcome readers of all backgrounds and interests!\n\n⚠️**Somet
 hing Happened?**\nIf something unpleasant happened to you\, it may happen 
 to others. Even if it seems minor\, don't hesitate to reach out to me.\n\n
 🔍 **How to find us?**\n\n* When I reach the venue\, I'll leave a commen
 t in the meetup where the group is seated. Normally\, the booking is in my
  name\, so you can ask the staff for the group.\n* If you're unable to fin
 d us\, leave a comment in the meetup page. I'll be able to guide you.\n\nW
 e highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations 
 with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading re
 commendations are often the highlight of the event!\n\nAs an organizer\, I
 'm always looking for feedback about the event and suggestions for new eve
 nts\, so feel free to suggest ideas to me. 💡\nI look forward to seeing 
 you all! 😊
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T003000Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hzxiwxve/events/314764809/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Dubliners: Joys of Reading
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:📚 Silent Reading & Socialising 🍺
DTSTART:20260923T180000Z
DTEND:20260923T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T003008Z
UID:event_316056356@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:community,literary
DESCRIPTION:Dubliners: Joys of Reading\n## Details\n\nThe title of the eve
 nt is a paradox! Read in silence and then discuss with like-minded folks! 
 :-) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dublinersjoysofreading)\n\n📝 
 **How does this work?**\n\nWe will meet in the Bartley's Restaurant area f
 rom 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM for silent reading and followed up by discussion. *
 *During silent reading\, you're expected to remain silent and read.** Plea
 se bring your headphones and refrain from the discussion during the first 
 one hour in the area.\n\n👥 **Socialising**\n\nAfter an hour\, at 8:15 P
 M\, we'll discuss and socialize about the book you're reading. We highly e
 ncourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fello
 w book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendati
 ons are often the highlight of the event!\n\nFeel free to join at any poin
 t during the event.\n\nThe event is indoors\, hopefully\, we can continue 
 the tradition of the silent reading in the winter!\n\n**📌 Helpful Tips 
 and Notes**\n\n* Bring headphones to block out surrounding noise\n* I will
  post a comment on the event page when I arrive to indicate where we're se
 ated\, so everyone can find us\n* If you prefer to skip the silent reading
 \, you can join directly at the bar at 8:15 PM\n\n⚠️**Something Happen
 ed?**\nIf something unpleasant happened to you\, it may happen to others. 
 It may be small but don't hesitate to reach out to me.\n\nLooking forward 
 to meeting you all 😊
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003008Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hzxiwxve/events/316056356/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Dubliners: Joys of Reading
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Events | Palestinian Cultural Days 2026 at The Digital Hub
DTSTART:20260925T130000Z
DTEND:20260927T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T183116Z
UID:4426@visualartists.ie
CATEGORIES:arts,festival,film,literary,music
DESCRIPTION:The second edition of Palestinian Cultural Days\, taking place
  in Dublin from 25–27 September 2026.\nOver three days\, we will explore
  Palestine’s geography\, identity\, memory\, belonging\, displacement an
 d resilience through Palestinian art\, literature\, photography\, film\, c
 onversations\, workshops and music.\nThe programme centres Palestinian voi
 ces and lived experiences\, reflecting on occupation\, restricted movement
  and separation\, while celebrating the enduring connection between Palest
 inians.\nFor more information and to book a ticket\, click here.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183116Z
LOCATION:Digital Depot at The Digital Hub\, Thomas Street - Roe Lane\, Dub
 lin 8\, Dublin\, Dublin\, D08 TCV4\, Ireland
URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/events-palestinian-cultural-days-2026-
 at-the-digital-hub
X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP
X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:🎟️ Louise Kennedy in conversation with Roddy Doyle 🎤
DTSTART:20260925T171500Z
DTEND:20260925T191500Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T003008Z
UID:event_316119689@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Dubliners: Joys of Reading\n## Louise Kennedy in conversation 
 with Roddy Doyle\n\n[Paid Event - Ticket Mandatory](https://www.eventbrite
 .ie/e/louise-kennedy-in-conversation-with-roddy-doyle-tickets-199268412786
 8#location)\n\n**Location**: Whyte Recital Hall at the Royal Irish Academy
  of Music\n36 - 38 Westland Row\nD02 WY89 Dublin 2\n\n**on the occasion of
  the launch of Louise Kennedy's avidly anticipated new novel 'Stations'**\
 n\nTwo titans of literature - Women’s Prize-shortlisted author of *Tresp
 asses* Louise Kennedy and Booker prize winner Roddy Doyle - talk about the
 ir writing\, taking as a starting point Kennedy's unforgettable new novel 
 Stations on the day of its publication\, and covering everything from writ
 ing about the place of your youth to the importance of mentoring others.\n
 \n**LOUISE KENNEDY** grew up a few miles from Belfast. She is the author o
 f the acclaimed short-story collection\, *The End of the World Is a Cul de
  Sac*\, which won the John McGahern Prize. Her debut novel *Trespasses* ha
 s been translated into over twenty languages. A Sunday Times bestseller\, 
 it won the Book of the Year: Debut Fiction at the British Book Awards\, th
 e McKitterick Prize and the Eason Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish B
 ook Awards. It was also shortlisted for several awards including the Women
 ’s Prize for Fiction\, the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize and Barnes an
 d Noble Discover Prize. In 2025\, Trespasses was released as a limited TV 
 series by Channel 4. Before starting her writing career\, Kennedy spent ne
 arly thirty years working as a chef. She lives in Sligo.\n\n**RODDY DOYLE*
 * was born in Dublin in 1958. He is the author of ten acclaimed novels\, i
 ncluding *The Commitments\, The Van* (a finalist for the Booker Prize)\, *
 Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha* (winner of the Booker Prize)\, *The Woman Who Walke
 d Into Doors\, A Star Called Henry*\, *The Guts* and most recently\, *Love
 *. Doyle has also written several collections of stories\, as well as *Two
  Pints\, Two More Pints* and *Two for the Road*\, and several works for ch
 ildren and young adults including the Rover novels. He lives in Dublin.
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:📚 Books & Social 🍸
DTSTART:20260926T160000Z
DTEND:20260926T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T215428Z
UID:event_316116913@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:community,drink,literary
DESCRIPTION:Dubliners: Joys of Reading\n📚Reading books and discussing t
 hem are two distinct experiences! Conversations about books and sharing in
 sights help us better appreciate literature and enrich our lives. [Instagr
 am](https://www.instagram.com/dublinersjoysofreading)\n\nLet's grab a drin
 k (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and discuss books we're currently reading o
 r have recently enjoyed—whether poetry\, fiction\, or non-fiction. Bring
  your physical book or e-reader.\n\nThere's no formal structure or agenda
 —just books and good conversation.💬\n\nIt's a perfect place to get bo
 ok recommendations and rediscover your reading momentum if you've hit a sl
 ump. We welcome readers of all backgrounds and interests!\n\n⚠️**Somet
 hing Happened?**\nIf something unpleasant happened to you\, it may happen 
 to others. Even if it seems minor\, don't hesitate to reach out to me.\n\n
 🔍 **How to find us?**\n\n* When I reach the venue\, I'll leave a commen
 t in the meetup where the group is seated. Normally\, the booking is in my
  name\, so you can ask the staff for the group.\n* If you're unable to fin
 d us\, leave a comment in the meetup page. I'll be able to guide you.\n\nW
 e highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations 
 with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading re
 commendations are often the highlight of the event!\n\nAs an organizer\, I
 'm always looking for feedback about the event and suggestions for new eve
 nts\, so feel free to suggest ideas to me. 💡\nI look forward to seeing 
 you all! 😊
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:📚 Silent Reading & Socialising 🍺
DTSTART:20260930T180000Z
DTEND:20260930T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T003540Z
UID:event_315994131@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:community,literary
DESCRIPTION:Dubliners: Joys of Reading\n## Details\n\nThe title of the eve
 nt is a paradox! Read in silence and then discuss with like-minded folks! 
 :-) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dublinersjoysofreading)\n\n📝 
 **How does this work?**\n\nWe will meet in the Bartley's Restaurant area f
 rom 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM for silent reading and followed up by discussion. *
 *During silent reading\, you're expected to remain silent and read.** Plea
 se bring your headphones and refrain from the discussion during the first 
 one hour in the area.\n\n👥 **Socialising**\n\nAfter an hour\, at 8:15 P
 M\, we'll discuss and socialize about the book you're reading. We highly e
 ncourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fello
 w book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendati
 ons are often the highlight of the event!\n\nFeel free to join at any poin
 t during the event.\n\nThe event is indoors\, hopefully\, we can continue 
 the tradition of the silent reading in the winter!\n\n**📌 Helpful Tips 
 and Notes**\n\n* Bring headphones to block out surrounding noise\n* I will
  post a comment on the event page when I arrive to indicate where we're se
 ated\, so everyone can find us\n* If you prefer to skip the silent reading
 \, you can join directly at the bar at 8:15 PM\n\n⚠️**Something Happen
 ed?**\nIf something unpleasant happened to you\, it may happen to others. 
 It may be small but don't hesitate to reach out to me.\n\nLooking forward 
 to meeting you all 😊
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Weight of Return
DTSTART:20261010T080000Z
DTEND:20261010T130000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T181329Z
UID:10000717-1791622800-1791640800@smashingtimes.ie
CATEGORIES:arts,literary
DESCRIPTION:Smashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South 
 FM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBroadcast 19 August + 26 August 2026\, 6-7pm Int
 erview with poet Paddy Bushe Today’s show has a feature artist interview
  with poet Paddy Bushe who is one of the six contributing artists to Editi
 on VII of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal. Paddy B
 ushe was born in Dublin\, and has lived in Iveragh…  \n\n\nBook Your Pla
 ce\n\n\n\nAdmission free\, no booking necessary \n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nCos
 tan Fakrian Raharusun\, Artist and Teacher \n\n\n\nSamuel Yohanes Glenn\, 
 Artist \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nPeace Bridges International and U
 deido Collective present this multidisciplinary art piece featuring an ins
 tallation and live monologue performance as part of the Irish Arts and Hum
 an Rights Festival. The installation and monologue commemorate the 120\,00
 0 internally displaced people in the highlands of West Papua. They have be
 en displaced due to the ongoing conflict between the independence movement
  and Indonesian government. The government does not allow humanitarian aid
  into the region and has refused to engage in peace talks. These internati
 onal displace people have no clean water\, no food\, no shelter\, no healt
 hcare\, no education and many have died while waiting to return home. \n\n
 \n\nThe installation is freely available to view on Saturday 10 October 20
 26\, from 9am-2pm\, with the live monologue performance taking place at 12
 pm. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Peace Bridges International and the
  Udeido Collective \n\n\n\nUdeido Collective was founded in Yogyakarta in 
 2018 as a platform for young artists from across Papua to initiate an arti
 stic movement in their homeland. Udeido Collective’s works visually art
 iculate the situation of the West Papuan people. Their practice touches on
  the use of conceptual elements from socio-cultural construction that exis
 t in their own society. Reconstruction of these elements is placed as a me
 thod for analysing and discussing social issues within society caused by
  prolonged social-political conflict.  Udeido takes its name from the ud
 e leaf\, which is used on the island to treat wounds\, and aims to heal an
 d reconstruct the collective memory of the Papuan people. \n\n\n\nHuman ri
 ghts defenders are at the heart of all we do at Peace Bridges Internationa
 l.  We provide protection\, support and recognition to local human r
 ights defenders who work in areas of repression and conflict and have req
 uested our support.  We believe that lasting transformation of conflicts 
 cannot come from outside\, but must be based on the capacity and desires o
 f local people. We avoid imposing\, interfering or getting directly involv
 ed in the work of the people we accompany. Our work is effective because w
 e take an integrated approach\, combining a presence alongside human right
 s defenders on the ground with an extensive network of international supp
 ort. \n\n\n\nFounded in 1981\, PBI has many years of experience working a
 longside human rights defenders\, opening and protecting space for peace\,
  conflict transformation and the defence of human rights in 14 countries. 
 We are a life-saving international presence in areas of conflict and repre
 ssion\, and a powerful global advocacy network protecting those on the gro
 und. We have worked in Nicaragua\, El Salvador\, Sri Lanka\, North America
 \, Haiti\, Nepal and the Balkans as well as our current field projects in 
 Colombia\, Guatemala\, Honduras\, Indonesia\, Kenya\, Mexico and Nepal. \
 n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\nCostan Fakrian Raharusun is an arti
 st and teacher\, working a lot with painting\, sculpture\, installations a
 nd also theatrical production. He is also an art teacher who challenges th
 e national education system by stressing the importance of indigenous know
 ledge. To support the preservation of West Papuan art and culture\, he is 
 introducing Mambesak\, Black Brothers\, senior West Papuan artists\, etc i
 n his teaching curriculum. Through his art\, he depicts the current situat
 ion experienced by West Papuan’s\, from present injustice to preservatio
 n of culture and identity. He is part of the West Papuan art collective\, 
 Udeido Collective and one of the founders of Labirin Art\, an art collecti
 ve in Fakfak. \n\n\n\nSamuel Yohanes Glenn is active in refining and revis
 iting the “sounds of Papua” that breathes life into his work. ‘Amids
 t the wave of modernization\, I have taken on a crucial role as a craftsma
 n and preserver of Papuan cultural artifacts—objects that might be fadin
 g from the interest of my generation\, but find their soul once again in m
 y hands. I am not merely making art\; I am preserving memories and keeping
  the spirit of Papua alive\, even when I am far from home.’ \n\n\n\n\n\n
  \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information:
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181329Z
LOCATION:Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality\, 3
 0 Sandycove Road\, Sandycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Sand
 ycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1
URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/the-weight-of-return/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times
X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Songs of Empowerment
DTSTART:20261010T110000Z
DTEND:20261010T130000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T181329Z
UID:10000713-1791633600-1791640800@smashingtimes.ie
CATEGORIES:literary,music
DESCRIPTION:Smashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South 
 FM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBroadcast 19 August + 26 August 2026\, 6-7pm Int
 erview with poet Paddy Bushe Today’s show has a feature artist interview
  with poet Paddy Bushe who is one of the six contributing artists to Editi
 on VII of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal. Paddy B
 ushe was born in Dublin\, and has lived in Iveragh…  \n\n\nBook Your Pla
 ce\n\n\n\nAdmission free\, book here. \n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nColm Quearney
 \, songwriter\, musician\, workshop facilitator\, Development and Outreach
  Officer with Fighting Words \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nSo
 ngs of Empowerment is a workshop conducted by Colm Quearney\, a workshop f
 acilitator and Development and Outreach Officer with Fighting Words. At th
 is workshop\, participants have the opportunity to look at the history of 
 songs that empower and will draw on these themes to create their own songs
  relevant to today’s generation. The workshop takes place on Saturday 10
  October 2026  from 12 noon to 2pm  and is conducted onsite at Fighting 
 Words\, Behan Square\, 12-16 Russell Street Dublin. \n\n\n\nSongs and musi
 c have played a powerful role in human rights movements\, giving a univers
 al voice\, crossing barriers and promoting unity and equality. At this wor
 kshop\, teenagers will look at the history of protest songs\, and draw on 
 these themes to create their own songs relevant to today’s (their) gener
 ation. No previous song writing experience is required. However\, feel fre
 e to bring along any instruments or lyrical ideas you might have. \n\n\n\n
 This event is presented by Fighting Words Fighting Words provides free pro
 grammes and mentoring in creative writing and related arts to as many chil
 dren\, young adults and adults with additional needs as we can reach. \n\n
 \n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColm Quearney grew up in\,
  and still lives in\, Dublin. As a songwriter and musician Colm has releas
 ed five original albums of music and has contributed to original albums wi
 th bands and artists including Lir\, Dragonfly DC\, Square Pegs\, Colm Mac
  Con Iomaire\, Pugwash\, Thomas Walsh\, The Pale and Bronagh Gallagher. \n
 \n\n\nAs a writer Colm has written a musical for teenagers that was produc
 ed twice by the Gaiety School of Acting. Composed and written a radio musi
 cal series for RTÉjr in 2024\, and written a play that was performed at T
 he Gate Theatre\, Dublin 2025. \n\n\n\nBetween 2011 and 2018 Colm worked a
 s head of the song writing department at BIMM Dublin (British & Irish Mode
 rn Music Institute). Colm now works for Fighting Words as Development and 
 Outreach Officer. \n\n\n\nwww.colmquearney.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n
 \nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\nVenue Information:
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181329Z
LOCATION:Fighting Words\, Behan Square\, 12-16 Russell Street\, Dublin 1\,
  D01 WD53
URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/songs-of-empowerment/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times
X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pesta Babi: Colonialism in our Time
DTSTART:20261012T180000Z
DTEND:20261012T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T181329Z
UID:10000716-1791831600-1791840600@smashingtimes.ie
CATEGORIES:arts,literary
DESCRIPTION:Smashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South 
 FM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBroadcast 19 August + 26 August 2026\, 6-7pm Int
 erview with poet Paddy Bushe Today’s show has a feature artist interview
  with poet Paddy Bushe who is one of the six contributing artists to Editi
 on VII of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal. Paddy B
 ushe was born in Dublin\, and has lived in Iveragh…  \n\n\nBook Your Pla
 ce\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nDorthea Wabiser\, Campaign M
 anager\, Yayasan Pusaka Bentala Rakyat\, and indigenous Women Human Rights
  Defender \n\n\n\nAida Ulim\, journalist at Jubi Media\, and indigenous Wo
 men Human Rights Defender \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nPesta Babi is 
 a documentary about Indigenous communities in South Papua and the impact o
 f the Proyek Strategis Nasional (PSN) or National Strategic Project on the
 ir life and land. The film follows five indigenous people as forests are c
 leared for plantations\, food-estate programs\, and other industrial proje
 cts. It explores concerns about environmental damage\, loss of traditional
  livelihoods\, and threats to Indigenous culture. The filmmakers argue tha
 t these developments resemble a modern form of colonialism because local c
 ommunities often have limited control over decisions affecting their land.
  Overall\, the documentary raises questions about the balance between econ
 omic development and the rights of Indigenous peoples. The screening will 
 be followed by Q&A with defenders from West Papua. \n\n\n\nThis event is p
 resented by Peace Bridges International \n\n\n\nHuman rights defenders are
  at the heart of all we do at Peace Bridges International.  We provide p
 rotection\, support and recognition to local human rights defenders w
 ho work in areas of repression and conflict and have requested our support
 .  We believe that lasting transformation of conflicts cannot come from o
 utside\, but must be based on the capacity and desires of local people. We
  avoid imposing\, interfering or getting directly involved in the work of 
 the people we accompany. Our work is effective because we take an integrat
 ed approach\, combining a presence alongside human rights defenders on the
  ground with an extensive network of international support. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
 \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information:
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181329Z
LOCATION:Pearse Centre\, 27 Pearse Street\, Dublin\, D02 K037\, Ireland
URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/pesta-babi-colonialism-in-our-time/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times
X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:End Fossil Power
DTSTART:20261016T180000Z
DTEND:20261016T193000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T181329Z
UID:10000715-1792177200-1792182600@smashingtimes.ie
CATEGORIES:film,literary
DESCRIPTION:Smashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South 
 FM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBroadcast 19 August + 26 August 2026\, 6-7pm Int
 erview with poet Paddy Bushe Today’s show has a feature artist interview
  with poet Paddy Bushe who is one of the six contributing artists to Editi
 on VII of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal. Paddy B
 ushe was born in Dublin\, and has lived in Iveragh…  \n\n\nBook Your Pla
 ce\n\n\n\nBook here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nJoin us for 
 the premiere of Trócaire’s powerful new documentary film\, End Fossil P
 ower\, followed by an inspiring panel discussion on climate justice and th
 e transition to a clean\, renewable future. Complimentary food and refresh
 ments will be served prior to the screening which takes place on Friday 16
  October 2026\, 7-8.30pm\, at Flux Dublin\, 4 Chatham Row\, Dublin 2\, D02
 PA06 for the 2026 Irish Arts and Human Rights festival. \n\n\n\nThe docume
 ntary highlights how climate change is driving poverty and injustice acros
 s the globe – particularly in countries like Malawi. Communities there h
 ave done the least to cause this global emergency\, yet they are on the fr
 ontlines as climate-related disaster hit. The documentary critically exami
 nes the role of the fossil fuel industry in delaying vital climate action.
  \n\n\n\nThe documentary screening is followed by a panel discussion on ho
 w we can collectively take action to end fossil power and transition to a 
 world powered by clean\, renewable energy. Food and refreshments will be a
 vailable before the screening. \n\n\n\nTrócaire emphasizes that the clima
 te crisis is a profound human rights crisis because it causes widespread d
 enial of basic rights—such as food\, water\, health\, and safety—in vu
 lnerable communities who did the least to cause global emissions. Wealthy 
 nations and major corporations hold responsibility for excess emissions\, 
 yet poor countries in the Global South suffer the most severe droughts\, f
 loods\, and loss of livelihoods. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Tróca
 ire \n\n\n\nTrócaire is an International Non-Governmental Organisation (I
 NGO). We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communitie
 s and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty an
 d injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about
  positive and lasting change for a just world. Trócaire is the Irish lang
 uage word for “compassion”. Since it was founded by the Irish Catholic
  Bishops in 1973\, Trócaire has put the compassion of the Irish people in
 to action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organ
 isation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information:
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181329Z
LOCATION:FLUX Studios\, 4 Chatham Row\, Dublin 2
URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/end-fossil-power/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times
X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Queer Portrait Project with Kiz Rutherford
DTSTART:20261018T090000Z
DTEND:20261018T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T181329Z
UID:10000714-1792317600-1792346400@smashingtimes.ie
CATEGORIES:arts,literary
DESCRIPTION:Smashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South 
 FM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBroadcast 19 August + 26 August 2026\, 6-7pm Int
 erview with poet Paddy Bushe Today’s show has a feature artist interview
  with poet Paddy Bushe who is one of the six contributing artists to Editi
 on VII of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal. Paddy B
 ushe was born in Dublin\, and has lived in Iveragh…  \n\n\nBook Your Pla
 ce\n\n\n\nExhibition – Admission free\, no booking required \n\n\n\nTalk
  – Tickets €5\, book below \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nKiz Ruth
 erford\, artist \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nThe Queer Portr
 ait Project comes to the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery + Centre for th
 e Arts and Human Rights on Sunday 18 October from 10am to 6pm\, for the 20
 26 Irish Arts and Human Rights festival. Enjoy a visual art exhibition\, a
 rtist talk and live\, on-site portraiture sittings presented by artist Kiz
  Rutherford as part of The Queer Portrait Project\, an ongoing\, grassroot
 s project creating a series of intimate\, affirming portraits depicting me
 mbers of Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community. \n\n\n\nSince the start of 2026 art
 ist Kiz Rutherford has been creating a series of portraits of members of I
 relands queer community in response to the rising anti-LGBTQIA + violence 
 and rhetoric\, and the simultaneous reduction in rights and systemic oppre
 ssion of our global community. This project is for the community by the co
 mmunity and serves as a vital artistic response to the alarming global ris
 e in anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric\, systemic policy shifts\, and targeted violen
 ce—from political rollbacks in the US and UK\, to local struggles like I
 reland’s gender-affirming care waitlists\, and recent tragedies like Ber
 lin Pride. Standing firmly on the principle that trans and queer rights ar
 e human rights\, The Queer Portrait Project showcases and illustrates the 
 profound diversity\, strength\, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in 
 the face of growing oppression and hate. \n\n\n\nThe 2026 Irish Arts and H
 uman Rights festival offering of The Queer Portrait Project is presented t
 hrough multiple interactive formats. Come to the Smashing Times Visual Art
  Gallery and view an exhibition of portrait artworks created to date\, enj
 oy an artist talk with artist Kiz Rutherford in conversation with Smashing
  Times festival producer Ciara Hayes talking about The Queer Portrait proj
 ect and take part in live on-site portraiture sittings. \n\n\n\n\nExhibiti
 on: A collection of complete portrait paintings by visual artist Kiz Ruthe
 rford presented on site as a pop-up exhibition at the Smashing Times Visua
 l Art Gallery on 18 October 2026\, from 10am to 6pm\n\n\n\nArtist Talk wit
 h Kiz Rutherford: An engaging discussion between Smashing Times festival p
 roducer Ciara Hayes and artist Kiz Rutherford\, exploring the origins\, po
 litical context\, and community-building goals of The Queer Portrait Proje
 ct\, taking place at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery on 18 October 2
 026 from 1 to 1.30pm\n\n\n\nLive Sittings: Live 1-to-2-hour sessions where
  festival-goers sit for a conversation\, preliminary sketch\, and referenc
 e photos with the artist\, adding to the creation of intimate\, affirming 
 portraits of LGBTQ+ individuals\, taking place at the Smashing Times Visua
 l Art Gallery on 18 October 2026 from 2-6pm\n\n\n\n\nArtist Kiz Rutherford
  writes \n\n\n\n\nThere is undoubtedly a massive recent shift towards homo
 phobia and transphobia on a global scale at a policy level that has encour
 aged and enabled hatred at all levels of society to be seen as acceptable.
  In my lifetime we saw an increase in rights and acceptance for the queer 
 community but things have dramatically shifted recently from the systemic 
 erasure of the communities history and rights to the oppression on a daily
  basis. This is clearly seen at a policy level in the US and UK and elsewh
 ere while the Irish continues to fights its own battles with the huge wait
 ing lists for gender affirming care. Trans rights and queer rights are hum
 an rights\, I write this in the aftermath of the tragedy at Berlin pride\,
  feeling more fiercely than ever that we must continue to fight. \n\n\n\n\
 nArtist Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBased in Dublin\, Kiz Rutherfo
 rd creates figurative paintings and drawings exploring the interplay betwe
 en light and darkness. Their work\, particularly the “We’re Losing the
  Light” series\, captures the emotional resonance found in fleeting mome
 nts of illumination against shadow. Through portraiture and life drawing\,
  Kiz examines how light shapes our perception of form and feeling\, reveal
 ing both vulnerability and strength in human subjects. Their project\, the
  Queer Portrait Project\, recently previewed at Rua Red\, extends their pr
 actice to create intimate\, affirming portraits of LGBTQ+ individuals. Com
 mitted to fostering artistic community\, Kiz also runs weekly life drawing
  sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVenue Information:
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181329Z
LOCATION:Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality\, 3
 0 Sandycove Road\, Sandycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Sand
 ycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1
URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/the-queer-portrait-project-with-kiz-rut
 herford/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times
X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Truth - Oct 2026 Book Club
DTSTART:20261021T173000Z
DTEND:20261021T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260826T182831Z
UID:event_316283546@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club of Dublin 9\nWe are goin
 g to do the Truth by Terry Pratchett in October.\n\nhttps://www.goodreads.
 com/en/book/show/288680.The_Truth\n\nOpen to ideas for the rest of the yea
 r (including the Stepford Wives).
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 6283546/
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SUMMARY:📖 Click: How to Make What People Want
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CATEGORIES:community,literary
DESCRIPTION:The UX Book Club\nJoin us for the UX book club on Tuesday\, Ju
 ne 9\, where we’ll chat about the book **Click: How to Make What People 
 Want** by **Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky**.\n\n//ABOUT THE BOOK //\nA practi
 cal playbook for starting projects the right way\, the books helps teams g
 et clear on what they're building\, why it's different\, and whether anyon
 e actually wants it - before they've wasted months going in the wrong dire
 ction.\nBuilt on real stories from Nike\, Google\, Slack and others\, *Cli
 ck* compresses months of strategy work into just two days.\n\n👉🏽 htt
 ps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/468344/click-by-zeratsky-jake-knapp-and-john/
 \n\n// FAQ //\nQ. I've no background in UX\, is it ok for me to attend?\nA
 . Yes\, The UX Book Club is open to anyone who wants to read more\, learn 
 together\, network or talk with more confidence in professional discussion
 s.\nQ. What do you do at UX Book Club meetups?\nA. We have a short intro t
 o the book in focus\, talk about it\, and sometimes there are questions. B
 reakout rooms are sometimes used to help make larger events a little more 
 personal :)\nQ. How Do I Attend?\nA. You can join our online book clubs vi
 a Zoom and we'll message participants with a meeting link before the event
 .\nQ. What if I haven't read or finished the book?\nA. Come anyway!\nQ. Do
  you have a Code of Conduct?\nA. Yes\, you can find it here:\nhttps://www.
 meetup.com/theuxbookclub/messages/boards/thread/53097975\nMessage the orga
 nisers and we'll do our best to answer your questions.
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X-SOURCE-NAME:The UX Book Club
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