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X-WR-CALNAME:Dublin · next month · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:dove passages | Aleana Egan at Kerlin Gallery DTSTART:20260904T090000Z DTEND:20261003T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T122823Z UID:4401@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:“Criticism is one artist discerning the secrets of another a rtist\, who understood that something was decided perhaps by the passage o f a bird\, or a color.” - from Hèléne Cixous interview in The Paris Re view\, Issue 254\nThe sculptures and paintings in dove passages are initia ted by a sense of touch and movement alongside a sense of sight. For Alean a Egan\, painting is imagined as an activity of passage and continuum\; an internal language that permeates the artists‘ practice in indirect and associative ways. In this exhibition the compositional power of dreaming i s given focus. It’s ephemeral nature\, the having and then losing of an area of a pa LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T122823Z LOCATION:Kerlin Gallery\, Anne’s Lane\, Dublin\, Dublin\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/dove-passages-aleana-egan-at-kerlin-ga llery?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BIND- bear witness | Elize de Beer at Cork Printmakers Studio Gall ery DTSTART:20260907T090000Z DTEND:20261001T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4437@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts,drink DESCRIPTION:Exhibition runs 02/09/26-01/10/26.\nBIND is a programme of exh ibitions of individual artist books as part of Cork Printmakers artist boo k library\, activating the existing library and celebrating the new and in novative approaches to artists books as a both social and intimate duratio nal art object.The second edition of BIND presents bear witness\, a limite d-edition artist book by Elize de Beer containing a series of photo etchin gs\, writings and drawings\, enclosed within a clamshell box. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Cork Printmakers Studio Gallery\, Wandesford Quay Clarke’s Brid ge\, Cork\, Cork\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/bind-bear-witness-elize-de-beer-at-cor k-printmakers-studio-gallery?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_ca mpaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wonderful World - Paula Lemuire Jennings DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129 DTSTAMP:20260908T183235Z UID:378@milltheatre.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Concept:\n\nThe beauty of the world around Lemuire\ , be it land\, sea or sky\, or the play of light on still life\, has inspi red this artist to take up her brush to create these paintings on view at the dlr Mill Theatre Gallery. \n\nLemuire is a painter who loves the med ium of paint\, be it oil\, pastel or acrylic.   Over the years\, many teachers have guided Lemuire’s technique of bringing the feeling of nat ural light into her work. \n\nAs is true of many artists\, Plein Air paint ing plays an essential part in the evolution and growth of Lemuire’s art . The unpredictability of the constantly changing landscape\, especially i n Ireland\, calls on her bold\, energetic approach to the subject.  Winte r months\, in their turn\,  present the opportunity for still life painti ng.    Lemuire captures not only the mood and atmosphere of her subject but also her emotional reaction to it. \n\nPresent in this collection is a strong affinity for Post-Impressionism.  We see distinct nods to Cézan ne’s structured landscapes\, Van Gogh’s rhythmic brushwork\, and Monet ’s light awareness. Lemuire demonstrates an excellent understanding of atmospheric light and spatial rhythm while thick\, confident brushwork gi ves the oil paintings a wonderful tactile and engaging quality. Lemuire ’s colour palette is vibrant - deep blues\, luminous greens\, purples blue shadows\, the late-afternoon golds and pops of red abound. \n\nTo view more projects or get in touch with the artist: \n\npjennings12@gma il.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T183235Z URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/wonderful-life-paula-lemuire-jenning s/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/what-we-do/outreach-education/scho ols-shakespeare-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Othello DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20260911T184826Z UID:328@milltheatre.ie CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Othello by William Shakespeare\nDirected by Geoff O'Keeffe\n\n At the dlr Mill Theatre\, our Education and Outreach programs are at the h eart of everything we do! We believe in the transformative power of theatr e\, not just as entertainment\, but as a vital educational tool.\n\nThis y ear\, we're incredibly proud to present William Shakespeare's powerful tra gedy\, Othello\, directed by the brilliant Geoff O'Keeffe. This productio n is carefully curated to align with the Leaving Certificate curriculum\, offering students an invaluable opportunity to engage deeply with Shakespe are's timeless themes and language.\n\nWhile Othello is a cornerstone fo r our school audiences\, its magic isn't just for students! We're also thr illed to offer two public performances\, giving everyone a chance to exper ience this compelling production. Tickets are on sale now – don't miss o ut!\n\nSchool Shows:  10am & 1:30pm (Monday- Friday). Book by emailing Bo x Office at info@milltheatre.ie\n\nPublic Shows:  7:30pm (Saturday 19th & Saturday 3rd October). Book online or via Box Office.\n\n\nCast\n\n \nEl ias Williams I Othello\n \nIndia Walton I Desdemona\n \nEthan Dillon I  Iago\n \nKatie Marie Moore I Emilia\n \nDaniel McDermott I The Duke / Lodovico\n \nEimear Mullen Frew I Bianca / Senator / Soldier\n \nCono r Rowlett I Cassio\n \nSimon Nader Mirza I Brabantio / Montano\n \nCiar an Fagan I Roderigo\n\n\nDesign Team\n\n \nGeoff O'Keeffe I Director\n \nChrysi Chatzivasileiou I Set Designer\n \nToni Bradley Bailey I Costume Designer\n \nKevin Murphy I Lighting Designer\n \nDeclan Brennan I Soun d Designer\n \nJay Cosgrave I Fight Director\n \nPaula O’Reilly | Move ment Director\n\n\n \n\nOur production of Othello includes themes of raci sm\, manipulation\, gender inequality\, domestic conflict\, and emotional distress.\n\nLighting includes flashing and strobing effects that may affe ct those with photosensitive epilepsy.\n\nHaze effects are used and whilst this is kept low and controlled\, it may affect those with asthma or resp iratory conditions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T184826Z URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/othello/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm _medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/what-we-do/outreach-education/scho ols-shakespeare-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:After the the After | Karl Burke and Lucy Gunning at Lismore Castl e Arts DTSTART:20260912T100000Z DTEND:20261011T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122709Z UID:4323@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:After the the After by Karl Burke & Lucy Gunning\nHow do we su stain artistic practice at a time when cultural space is becoming increasi nglyprecarious and privatised?Do we move outside?Can we move outside?Brigh t-eyed and eager\, we examined a number of alternative outdoor sites at Li smore guided byPaul\, mainly within the castle grounds and gardens\, in se arch of zones for Karl and Lucy. Thevisit took place on the hottest day of the year.\nImage courtesy Lucy Gunning LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122709Z LOCATION:Lismore Castle Arts\, Lismore Castle\, Lismore\, Co Waterford\, P 51 F859\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/after-the-the-after-karl-burke-and-luc y-gunning-at-lismore-castle-arts?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&ut m_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GA (Radius) | Sinead Walsh at Artlink DTSTART:20260913T230000Z DTEND:20261003T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T122836Z UID:4461@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition runs 05/09/26-04/10/26.\nIn Ga (Radius)\, Donegal-b ased artist Sinéad Walsh explores the ways in which a sense of place is f ormed through memory\, folklore\, language and encounters with the natural world. Rooted in the coastal landscape of Donegal\, the exhibition brings together sculpture\, found objects\, drawing and mixed-media. Recycled an d natural materials are transformed\, reinterpreted and given new possibil ities. Ordinary things become curious objects\; fragments suggest stories\ ; familiar forms shift into something less certain. Sinéad is drawn to st ates of transition: the point where land meets water\, waking meets sleep\ , and the everyday becomes strange. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T122836Z LOCATION:Artlink\, Fort Dunree\, Linsfort\, Donegal\, F93 C424\, Ulster\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/ga-radius-sinead-walsh-at-artlink?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cultural Similitudes | Laura Jean Zito at Island Theatre DTSTART:20260913T230000Z DTEND:20261009T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T122836Z UID:4495@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition continues from 11/09/26-09/10/26.\n"Cultural Simili tudes" is an exhibition of photographs from the archives of award-winning photographer Laura Jean Zito\, pairing images she made in the Sinai Desert of the Bedouin with photos of people in Ireland over the last five decade s\, to foster an appreciation of the similarities that bind us together as humans rather than the oft portrayed focus on the differences that contri bute to the destruction of the planet and our ability to live in it harmon iously. The exhibition will hold an opening reception at 7:30 on Friday\, September 11\, at which all are welcome. Gallery hours are 12-5 Tues-Fri a nd 10-3 Sat. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T122836Z LOCATION:Island Theatre\, Convent Road\, Aghadark\, Ballinamore\, Leitrim\ , N41KOD6\, Connaght\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/cultural-similitudes-laura-jean-zito-a t-island-theatre?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dubli n-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Memories of Colour | Caroline Wilson at Culturlann Sweeney DTSTART:20260914T090000Z DTEND:20261007T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T122836Z UID:4303@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Caroline is very excited to present her first solo exhibition at Culturlann Sweeney. She is a painter working in a variety of mediums\, including oil\, acrylic\, charcoal and encaustic.\nBased in Kilrush\, Co. Clare and having returned home over a decade ago from living in London\, Caroline draws her inspiration from her surroundings. Memories of places visited as a child and revisited as an adult\, spark images in full colour . Sight and sound often merge into experiments combing traditional and co ntemporary approaches which create expressive\, original pieces. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T122836Z LOCATION:Culturlann Sweeney\, Culturlann Sweeney\, Kilkee\, Clare\, Irelan d URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/memories-of-colour-caroline-wilson-at- culturlann-sweeney?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dub lin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Between Forts & Borders | Yulia Gasio at Artlink DTSTART:20260914T093000Z DTEND:20261004T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T122836Z UID:4463@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition runs 05/09/26-04/10/26.\nYulia Gasio is a Ukrainian -born artist from Luhansk\, now based in California\, whose practice explo res landscape\, displacement\, contested borders\, and cultural memory. Du ring her residency at Artlink in summer 2026\, she developed this series o f intimate gouache paintings responding to the landscape of Inishowen and its histories of defence\, migration and occupation. Yulia is an Assistant Professor of Art at California State University\, Long Beach and a PhD ca ndidate at UCLA. Her work draws connections between places shaped by histo ries of conflict and transformation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T122836Z LOCATION:Artlink\, Fort Dunree\, Linsfort\, Donegal\, F93 C424\, Ulster\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/between-forts-borders-yulia-gasio-at-a rtlink?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:This is a Show about Grief | Anne Marie Kelly at the Ghost Gallery DTSTART:20260918T000000Z DTEND:20261010T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T122836Z UID:4442@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:"This is a Show about Grief" explores\, through various medium s\, the experience and processing of grief. Two of my short films will fe ature in an intimate\, immersive setting\, where the viewer will have time to connect with the emotions being expressed in the work. The award winn ing\, MA\, which deals with the loss of a Mother who's son betrays his upb ringing by his violence\, and the autobiographical NOT\, which explores th e experience of being the other child in a family where a child with speci al needs is born. These losses and grief live outside the experiences wit h which we are more familiar\, and as such are lonelier\, quieter\, hidden . LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T122836Z LOCATION:USA\, Ghost Gallery\, 600 Pine Street\, Suite 253\, Seattle\, WA 98101\, Seattle\, Washington\, WA 98101\, Washington\, United States URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/this-is-a-show-about-grief-anne-marie- kelly-at-the-ghost-gallery?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp aign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:September: An exhibition without borders DTSTART:20260918T090000Z DTEND:20261016T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T001515Z UID:10000744-1789725600-1792173600@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:arts 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 required \n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nKirs tin Arndt \n\n\n\nAlan Butler \n\n\n\nBrian Hegarty \n\n\n\nTom Hunter \n\ n\n\nJúlius Koller \n\n\n\nScott Lyall \n\n\n\nNiamh McCann \n\n\n\nNigel Rolfe \n\n\n\nNil Yalter \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nGreen On Red G allery is delighted to announce September an exhibition of new and exist ing works by gallery artists plus new artists. \n\n\n\nNew to the gallery  are Drogheda-based artist and curator Brian Hegarty and the late Slov akian artist and stalwart of Eastern European avant-garde from the 1960’ s on\, Július Koller (d. 2007). Gallery artists include Kirstin Arndt  (drawings)\, Alan Butler (deskscapes)\, Tom Hunter\, Scott Lyall (p ainting)\, Niamh McCann (polished brass silkscreen) Nigel Rolfe (photo works) and Nil Yalter (video). \n\n\n\nSeptember is a cross-section of artists working in a wide variety of media and from many different cultu res\, partly to emphasise the beauty of open borders and open minds. \n\n\ n\nThere isn’t a fixed theme to September but the show will allow the artists’ works to set the conversation and to create an open dialogue be tween multiple worldviews from different eras. September – An Exhibitio n without Borders runs at the Green on Red Gallery Dublin from 18 Septembe r to 16 October 2026\, 10am-6pm\, Monday to Friday weekly. Green on Red Ga llery is situated at Park Lane\, Spencer Dock\, Dublin 1\, D01 Y821. \n\n\ n\nGreen on Red Gallery \n\n\n\nThe Green On Red Gallery began in 1992 an d has since become one of Ireland’s most dynamic and exciting galleries. We represent some of the best contemporary work on the market\, both Iris h and international. The programme is based on 6-7 solo exhibitions and 2- 3 group or thematic exhibitions per year.  Green On Red Gallery particip ates in international art fairs and the gallery’s artists regularly exhi bit abroad in both private and public venues. \n\n\n\nAlong with our progr amme of exhibitions at home and abroad\, the gallery offers a consultancy service tailored to individual needs:  \n\n\n\n\nBuilding individual priv ate collections \n\n\n\nConsulting with companies and organisations to su pply artwork for their collections \n\n\n\nFinding the right piece for a particular location \n\n\n\nAdvising on outdoor or public art projects\n\ n\n\n\nVisit the Green on Red website \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n Brian Hegarty \n\n\n\nHegarty’s practice sits somewhere between painting \, sculpture\, and assemblage\, and resists settling into any one of them. Working with found and everyday materials\, mainly paper and  card he bu ilds layered surfaces through accumulation\, alteration\, and repair. \n\n \n\nRather than hiding how the works are made\, they are self-explanatory.     Visible seams\, exposed edges\, runny glue\, the evidence of the ha nd are all apparent and exposed. Cutting\, folding\, layering\, and gluing are both method and meaning — structures built provisionally\, likely t o fail\, not built to last. This instability isn’t separate from the wor k’s meaning\; it is the meaning\, mirroring an existential unease the wo rk doesn’t resolve\, only makes visible\, and briefly\, holds together. \n\n\n\nBrian Hegarty is an artist based in Drogheda County Louth. He was born in Dublin in 1970 and graduated from D.I.T. College of Fine Art in 19 94. He has exhibited widely both nationally and internationally. He runs t hirtythree-45\, a multi-platform arts project working independently and in collaboration with other artists\, musicians\, and arts organisations. Mo st recently he initiated The KIOSK Project Art Space\, a small artist-run project space on Narrow West Street in Drogheda. \n\n\n\n\n\nJúlius Kolle rDelving beyond art as a practice\, Koller’s work explores art as a medi um of cultural action. In a bid to investigate communications and actions beyond their institutional and political definitions his work hones its fo cus on everyday gestures and rituals. In doing so he creates the concept o f “‘cultural institutions”. \n\n\n\nIn late 1980s Czechoslovakia\, K oller found himself deeply concerned with the Czechoslovakian Spring libe ration. This event saw Warsaw troops invade Czechoslovakia in a bid to sup press the Spring liberation process within the region. At the same time\, there was an exponential growth in the economic shift to a globally driv en free market society. This period of change prompted much reflection  – specifically the contradiction of Utopia and real life. Here his seri es U.F.O.-naut J.K. was conceived. An almost life-long series of self-port raits released annually\, many pieces feature Koller himself using ironic gestures and using wildly various symbols and everyday objects like nets\, tennis rackets\, table-tennis bats\, his own head of hair\, and so on. \n \n\n\nThe (otznik) question mark recurs throughout his work. As the collec tion evolves so does the question mark. He weaves the symbol in throughout a wide variety of materials and formats. The symbol serves not only as a reference and prompt to question politics\, society and environment but al so as a universal term: it stood for openness\, willingness to explore\, u ncertainty and doubt. In his work Meditacia / Meditation (U.F.O.)  1983 Július is pictured with his head perched and eyes closed\, holding only a piece of paper. The piece of paper contains a small pencil illustration – a circle drawn unsteadily. This sketch encapsulates the spirit of the man. Here too\, the subject of free expression has become an inquiry\, one that is not only focused on social conditions but on one’s own capacity for action.  \n\n\n\nFor an Irish equivalent\, think the late Maurice O ’Connell\, an art rogue\, a performer\, a wanderer and a unique presence in the Irish art world of the 1990s. He took part in the first Manifest a ( 1996 )\, Europe’s only Nomadic Biennial of Contemporary Art. He  had a solo exhibition The Last Great Buffalo Hunt in Green on red Galler y in 1997. \n\n\n\n\n\nNil Yalter \n\n\n\nBorn in Cairo and raised in Ista nbul\, Nil Yalter is a pioneering Turkish artist whose work has been sha ped by her experiences across different cultures\, traditions and politica l landscapes. Drawing on her Anatolian heritage while embracing the experi mental possibilities of contemporary art\, Yalter has developed a practi ce that spans more than five decades. \n\n\n\nHer work explores migration\ , identity\, feminism and social justice through the stories of those ofte n overlooked. Combining visual art\, performance\, technology and traditio ns drawn from oral and visual cultures\, Yalter examines the resilience and complexity of human experience while giving voice to marginalised comm unities and questioning the social and political structures that shape the ir lives. \n\n\n\nIn Lord Byron Meets the Shaman Woman (2009)\, Nil Yalte r draws on her longstanding interest in shamanism\, nomadic cultures and t he cultural histories of Anatolia to revisit the figure of the female sham an. Combining performance\, costume\, archival imagery and text\, the work pays tribute to women who occupied significant spiritual\, social and int ellectual roles within their communities. By staging an imagined encounter between the shaman woman and Lord Byron\, Yalter brings together differ ent histories and cultural perspectives\, questioning how identities and t raditions have been represented and understood. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisat ions Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nV enue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T001515Z LOCATION:Green on Red Gallery\, Park Lane\, Spencer Dock\, Dublin\, D01 Y8 21 URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/september-an-exhibition-without-borders /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Matters of Process II | Group Exhibition at the Leitrim Sculpture Centre DTSTART:20260918T100000Z DTEND:20261017T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T122836Z UID:4484@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibition launch 18th September 5-8pm at Leitrim Sculpture Ce ntre.\nMatters of Process is a new exhibition series exploring the work of artists who completed a Technical Development Research Residency (TDR) at the Centre the previous year. During their residencies\, artists experime nted with a range of materials\, objects and ideas investigating the often -hidden processes and energies embedded in their making. The exhibition br ings these processes into view\, revealing how they shaped the emergence o f new work.Artists - Brenda Kearney\, Vanessa Donoso-Lopez\, Margo McNulty \, Anna Spearman\, David Spence. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T122836Z LOCATION:Leitrim Sculpture Centre\, Manorhamilton\, North County Leitrim\, Manorhamilton\, Leitrim\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/matters-of-process-ii-group-exhibition -at-the-leitrim-sculpture-centre?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&ut m_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Exhibition for Culture Night | Michael Culliney at The Glen Tavern DTSTART:20260918T180000Z DTEND:20261002T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T183137Z UID:4489@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:For Culture Night 2026\, The Glen Tavern and F.L.P. (Fun Limer ick Productions) present works from esteemed Printmaker and Painter Michae l Culliney. His colourful\, quirky and personal paintings feature pattern laced surfaces\, with autobiography thrown in. \n‘My work is about colour and when colours are layered how t hey can result in a balanced image. The image is an insight to my life’\ , Michael Culliney.\nExhibition continues until Friday Oct. 2. Proudly spo nsored by Limerick City and County Council. Michael Culliney is an artist from Ennis\, Co Clare\, living in Limerick City. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T183137Z LOCATION:The Glen Tavern\, 1-2 Lower Glentworth St\, Prior's-Land\, Limeri ck\, V94 WF63\, Limerick\, Limerick\, V94 WF63\, Munster\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/exhibition-for-culture-night-michael-c ulliney-at-the-glen-tavern?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp aign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dublin Festival of History DTSTART:20260926T090000Z DTEND:20261011T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T181727Z UID:116814-1790420400-1791757800@www.totallydublin.ie CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Dublin City Council’s Dublin Festival of History recently an nounced its programme of events for 2026\, which are taking place from Sep tember 26th to October 11th at various venues across Dublin. \nThe festiv al opens with The Big Weekend — a packed two-day programme of talks\, de bates and panel discussions — and will close on Sunday October 11th with a special European History Day at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. \n \ nTaking place citywide at numerous venues and libraries etc\, the programm e reflects the extraordinary variety of Dublin’s history. \nProgrammed by our good friend Donal Fallon there are over 300 events on the bill cove ring everything from Football to Literature\, Art to Politics and much muc h more. \nCheck out dublinfestivalofhistory.ie for full info. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T181727Z LOCATION:Various Locations\, Ireland URL:https://www.totallydublin.ie/event/dublin-festival-of-history/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Totally Dublin X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.totallydublin.ie/more/the-rise-of-gaming-as-a-spe ctator-and-lifestyle-hobby-in-ireland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sewing Classes for Kids DTSTART:20261001T143000Z DTEND:20261001T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T180142Z UID:10001713-1790868600-1790874000@crni.ie CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T180142Z LOCATION:Tait House\, Collins Avenue\, Roxboro Road\, Limerick\, Limerick\ , Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/sewing-class/2026-10-01/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sewing Classes for Kids DTSTART:20261001T160000Z DTEND:20261001T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T180044Z UID:10001974-1790874000-1790879400@crni.ie CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T180044Z LOCATION:Tait House\, Collins Avenue\, Roxboro Road\, Limerick\, Limerick\ , Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/sewing-class-2/2026-10-01/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Everything you need to know about managing AI spend in 2026 DTSTART:20261001T170000Z DTEND:20261001T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260814T153129Z UID:event_316083127@meetup.com CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Platform Engineers Dublin\nProsperOps surveyed 100+ platform e ngineers on managing AI cloud costs. Learn insights from our survey result s. Together with our partner\, Pay-i\, we show you a practical framework f or measuring AI ROI\, avoiding bill shock\, and building cost guardrails t hat scale with agentic workloads.\n\nEvery platform team is now tasked wit h funding and managing AI initiatives\, but few have a clear read on resul ts. We surveyed 100+ platform engineers on how they prioritize\, measure\, and manage cloud costs as AI reshapes their role. This session pairs thos e results with a practical look at how leading teams measure AI ROI\, cove ring where you should spend your time\, how much influence FinOps and the C-suite have over cost strategy\, and how to apply unit economics to answe r: was the AI investment worth it? You'll leave with best practices for av oiding AI bill shock and building ROI metrics for agentic workloads.\n\nSp eaker: Josh Glover\nFinOps SME @ ProsperOps\n\nSpeaker: David Tepper\nCEO and Co-founder @ Pay-i\n\nSpeaker: Grace Gui LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153129Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/platform-engineers-dublin/events/316083127/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Platform Engineers Dublin END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Heart Of The Beast (Drama / Action / Thriller) DTSTART:20261001T180000Z DTEND:20261001T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T153142Z UID:event_315691516@meetup.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Dun Laoghaire Cinema Club\nAfter a harrowing plane crash\, a S pecial Forces officer and his combat dog find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together\, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. Starring Brad Pitt and Uber the dog.\n\nMo vie time to be confirmed.\nMeet Dunphys pub at 19.00.\nCheap tickets on Th ursdays.\nPlease change your RSVP if you cannot attend.\nWatch out for Cin ema Club sign. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153142Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/movies-music/events/315691516/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dun Laoghaire Cinema Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sense And Sensibility (Jane Austen) DTSTART:20261001T180000Z DTEND:20261001T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T122640Z UID:event_316250548@meetup.com CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Dun Laoghaire Cinema Club\nFrom Focus Features and Working Tit le comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen's iconic Sense and Sensib ility: a charming\, witty\, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterh ood starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles.\n\nMovie time to be confirmed\nMeet Dunphys pub at 19.00\nCheap tickets on Thursday nights\nWa tch out for Cinema Club sign in pub LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T122640Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/movies-music/events/316250548/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dun Laoghaire Cinema Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dublin Festival of History at DIAS Dunsink Observatory DTSTART:20261001T180000Z DTEND:20261001T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T120702Z UID:5459-1790881200-1790886600@www.dunsink.dias.ie CATEGORIES:education,festival DESCRIPTION:Join us at Dunsink Observatory for a night-long celebration of space and history – from Ireland’s rich and colourful history of expl oring the universe to our role in making future discoveries beyond our atm osphere. \nThroughout the evening we’ll have talks\, conversation and\, weather permitting\, some stargazing – all in the historic surroundings of Dunsink Observatory. \nMeet the scientists at the Dublin Institute of A dvanced Studies (DIAS) who are expanding our understanding of the universe and the Dunsink team who care for the history and future of the observato ry. \nAdvanced booking is required through Eventbrite. \nGates open at 18: 45.  \nPlease note that cancellations within 48 hours of the event will n ot be eligible for a refund. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T120702Z URL:https://www.dunsink.dias.ie/events/dublin-festival-of-history-at-dias- dunsink-observatory/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=d ublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:DIAS Dunsink Observatory X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dunsink.dias.ie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Board Game Meet Up in Celbridge! DTSTART:20261001T180000Z DTEND:20261001T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T004440Z UID:event_316517123@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Board Games Ireland\nA weekly board game meet up in "Mc Mahon ’s Bar and Eatery" which is a pub. We get our own section\, it's wheelch air friendly and parking is free! 🙂\nWhether you are new or a veteran p layer you are all are welcome!\nGeneral guidelines are:\n\n1. Avoid handin g drinks to people OVER a game.\n2. We cannot take responsibility in the e vent of theft so keep your valuables close to you.\n3. Strictly over 18+ o nly.\n\nThe "rules" would be:\n\n1. Be respectful to each other.\n2. Don't be a creep.\n3. Be patient to players of all skill levels.\n\nFailure to be a decent human being\\* will jeopardise your participation in future ev ents.\nThe pub owner is really nice and are letting us use the space so if you can - please buy a tea\, coffee or a drink on the night to support th em if you can but don't feel obligated to do so.\nThey also do food so you won't go hungry!\nThe event starts at 7 PM and everyone is free to play u ntil 11 PM where we'll wrap it up for the cleaners.\nFeel free to bring yo ur games\, join in on a game if there's space or organise a game here for the upcoming event to get participants. We advertise the games we want to play ahead of time on our discord server\, so feel free to check it out. h ttps://discord.gg/xW8WryXmKu\nIf you get lost or have any questions feel f ree to message me on WhatsApp at 0858405446.\nJust a note for those coming by car from Dublin:\n\n1. I highly recommend using the motorway then driv ing into the pub. There's a slightly faster way with the back roads but un less you are from the area its not worth the 2 minutes saved since it's ba rely lit and the bends are somewhat hazardous.\n2. Traffic from 5 - 6:30 i s horrendous but the roads are clear enough after this time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T004440Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/board-games-ireland/events/316517123/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Board Games Ireland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music Makers ONLINE!! DTSTART:20261001T183000Z DTEND:20261001T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T003050Z UID:event_316517465@meetup.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Music Makers\nClick on the below link and follow the steps to join. You can join from a computer\, phone or tablet\, computer has best a udio usually. See tips below. To join Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/34 2195107?pwd=sDziLcXI-KlmCcnAc3cRWA\n\nMeeting ID: 342 195 107\nPassword: m usicmaker\n\nA lovely session of music and song in a relaxed and supportiv e environment. All levels of musician and singer welcome. You can come and sing or play one song or just come and listen to the other members. Great way to build up your playing skills and build up your confidence.\n\nTo m aintain our zoom and music maker accounts we request a €2 contribution. It is difficult to collect money for the online events so we are suggestin g that if possible we could use revolut to transfer the €2 if you don't have an account I'm sure you know someone who could do the transaction for you. The host will identify the Revolut number on the night. If you don't have access to revolut it doesn't matter we will look at some other way t o collect the €2 euro.\n\nZoom is not optimized for music\, but we have tested it and think it's decent enough for a get together in the absence o f a face to face meeting. Voice is better than instrument.\n\nZoom is pret ty simple to get into and use. You don't need an account but if you want t o test it out beforehand\, you can get a free one by searching for it wher e you get your apps or downloading it on the web.\n\nA few simple guidelin es to ensure it runs smoothly.\n\n1. Stay on mute while someone else is pl aying or singing. You can join in ONLY if you are on mute\, because the de lay over the internet does not allow simultaneous playing online.\n\n2. Wh en you are playing\, stay as close to your device's microphone as possible for best results.\n\n3. There are two views - Gallery view and Active Spe aker view. Active speaker will put the video on the person singing\, Galle ry view will show everyone. You may have to search a bit to find each view \, it is different on each device.\n\n4. You can mute your audio and/or yo ur video.\n\nThe host reserves the right to mute anyone whose line is caus ing audio interference.\n\n5. There is an interesting option to record you rself first and then share it - the quality will be better.\n\nIn Zoom the re's an icon called "Share Content"\, if you click that you get the option to share files on you Google Drive etc. I've just tried it out and it all ows you to throw up pre-recorded audio and/or video files. These replace y our video picture while they play. When they finish just hit the share con tent icon again and your video image comes back. So this might be an optio n for anyone to pre-recrord (good quality)\, load onto Google Drive\, join a Zoom session and\, when it comes to their turn\, introduce their song a nd share the pre-recorded song from G Drive.\n\n6. As mentioned above\, Zo om is optimised for voice rather than music so it actually tries to filter out music thinking that it's background noise but that filter can be disa bled but only on Windows and macOS as follows:\n\nOn the Zoom Home page on you laptop:\nClick on 'Settings' (top right)\nThen click on 'Audio' (left pane)\nThen click 'Advanced' (bottom right)\nThen tick the box at the top of the screen 'Show in-meeting option to "Enable Original Sound" from mic rophones'\n\nThen\, when you're on a call\, a toggle switch appears at the top left of your screen "Turn on Original Sound".\nClick that - it change s to "Turn off Original Sound" and you're done.\n\nPreferred setup for any one with an instrument might thus be:\n1) Windows or macOS\n2) Turn on Ori ginal Sound\n3) Direct connect to router (rather than Wi-Fi)\nEven better if you have a microphone connected via an audio interface device to your l aptop/PC.\n\n7. Don't forget your drink! LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T003050Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/dubmusic/events/316517465/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Music Makers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mixed level ballet class DTSTART:20261001T184500Z DTEND:20261001T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T004544Z UID:event_316517559@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:The Art Of Ballet Group\nMixed level ballet class suitable for people with good ballet foundations knowledge (improvers to intermediate) LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T004544Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/the-art-of-ballet-group/events/316517559/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:The Art Of Ballet Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:New Salsa Course - Make New 👫 Friends👫 DTSTART:20261001T193000Z DTEND:20261001T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T004659Z UID:event_316435776@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Dublin Hiking & Social Events\nThis is a 6 week Beginners cour se for August and September. Start at 8:30pm\nThe entire course will cost you €50 !\nDuring this course you will learn all the basic steps needed to be comfortable to dance salsa :)\nYou will also meet a new exciting gro up of vibrant and fun people sharing in the fun and passion of Salsa Danci ng.\nAfter class we have social practice for all to stay\, dance\, enjoy t he music and mix with each other.\n€50 for the entire 6 weeks (we only a ccept cash or revolut at the door)\nFree onsite parking is available :)\n\ nIF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT DAVE TO BOOK YOUR SALSA COURSE. THANKS. LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T004659Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/dublin-hiking-out-door-events/events/316435776/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dublin Hiking & Social Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Life Drawing - Pearse Street DTSTART:20261002T173000Z DTEND:20261002T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T190621Z UID:event_316530327@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n## LIFE DRAWING\n\nAn untaught life drawing class in the flesh with a model at 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2 (The Ireland Institute) every Friday evening\n6.30-9-00PM\nRoom will be open from abou t 6.20PM\n\n€26 (Buy Four Classes for €84-save €20)\nWe draw from ab out 6.45-9-00PM with a break half way through.\nBOOK HERE: https://dublin- drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class\n\n**If you'v e prepaid for some classes send a quick email to dublindrawing@gmail.com** \n\nMaterials:\nWe have drawing boards and clips and some charcoal and pap er. If you have your own materials bring them- they will be better quality .\n\nPlaces are limited so book as soon as you can.\n\nTLDR:\nFriday Eveni ng\nLIFE DRAWING UNTAUGHT **6.30-9.00PM**\nRoom open from about 6.20PM\n** 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2** (The Ireland Institute)\nBOOK HERE: https://du blin-drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T190621Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/316530327/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Event | Blind Artists’ Professional Network’ Panel and Network ing Event at the University of ATypical DTSTART:20261003T100000Z DTEND:20261003T123000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183225Z UID:4421@visualartists.ie CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This project is funded by the Four Nations International Fund through Arts Council England\, Arts Council Northern Ireland\, Arts Counci l Wales\, Creative Scotland and Wales Arts International.\n\nFor more info rmation\, and to book your ticket for the event\, please see The MAC's web site.\n\nTickets can be purchased online\, over the phone or at The MAC's box office.\n\nFor more information and to book\, click here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183225Z LOCATION:Metropolitan Arts Centre\, 10 Exchange St West\, Belfast\, Antrim \, BT1 2NJ\, Ulster\, Ireland URL:https://visualartists.ie/events/event-blind-artists-professional-netwo rk-panel-and-networking-event-at-the-university-of-atypical?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:GASP X-SOURCE-URL:https://visualartists.ie/whats-on-in-leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20261003T110000Z DTEND:20261003T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T124626Z UID:event_316537814@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\ , with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and tea and coffee included.\n\nAll lev els of experience and or confidence (or lack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for o ne session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\ n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, and can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\nPlease contact 0863514303 or studio10du blin@gmail.com to ask if we have a spot available for you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T124626Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/316537814/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin -ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fix Your Bike Session with Cork Community Bikes DTSTART:20261003T130000Z DTEND:20261003T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T000056Z UID:10000543-1791036000-1791046800@crni.ie CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T000056Z LOCATION:Cork Community Bikes URL:https://crni.ie/event/fix-your-bike-session-with-cork-community-bikes/ 2026-10-03/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dumpling Making Experience in Dublin DTSTART:20261003T130000Z DTEND:20261003T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T183402Z UID:event_316539005@meetup.com CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Dublin Dumpling Lovers – Hands-On Experience\n**Dumpling Mas terclass: A Unique & Unforgettable Hands-On Dining Experience**\nStep into your personal cooking station\, don your apron\, and get ready for a culi nary adventure. Guided by expert chefs\, you’ll create four distinct typ es of dumplings\, each with a unique filling inspired by the best of Asian cuisine: savory Korean dumplings\, delicate Hong Kong Siu Mai\, and class ic Chinese boiled dumplings.\n\nWhether you love savory fillings or prefer vegetarian-friendly options\, each creation will transport your senses st raight to Asia.\nAfter crafting your dumplings\, you’ll enjoy them in a relaxed setting with a curated Asian-inspired meal. Savor signature dishes like kimchi\, crispy okonomiyaki\, and savory scallion pancakes\, complem ented by the finest Japanese beer—a visual and flavor feast.\n\nAnd here ’s the surprise: one lucky participant will win a special gift to take h ome!!!\n\nThis experience is perfect for a date night\, a celebration\, or a memorable day with loved ones. It’s not just cooking\; it’s about c reating lasting memories in an intimate\, elegant setting.\n\n**Excited to join this incredible dumpling experience? 🥟✨**\n\n🎟️ Spots are filling up fast—**reserve your spot now and don’t miss out!**\n👉 ht tps://www.eventbrite.com/e/dumpling-rolling-masterclass-tickets-1030947219 887?aff=Meetup\n\n⚠️ *Please note: RSVP on Meetup **does NOT** guarant ee your spot. Only those with tickets will be admitted!* LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T183402Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/dublin-cooking-lite-meetup-group/events/3165390 05/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dublin Dumpling Lovers – Hands-On Experience END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October series for dinghies - 2 races DTSTART:20261003T133000Z DTEND:20261003T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T180736Z UID:c3d36f88-688a-46c3-bec0-3465915666d3 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Event SSC: October series for dinghies - 2 races First Gun @ 1 4.00| HW: 17:23:00 (3.55 m) | Sunset: 18:56:00 LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T180736Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Home : Skerries Sailing Club X-SOURCE-URL:https://skerriessailingclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:📚 Books & Social 🍸 DTSTART:20261003T160000Z DTEND:20261003T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T003318Z UID:event_314764810@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:20260906T003318Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hzxiwxve/events/314764810/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dubliners: Joys of Reading END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hockey Ireland Level 1 Coaching Course - Ulster Hockey DTSTART:20261004T080000Z DTEND:20261004T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T202037Z UID:10002281-1791104400-1791133200@hockey.ie CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Hockey Ireland Level 1 Coaching Course\n\nThe Hockey Ireland L evel 1 Coaching Course is the second step on the Hockey Ireland Coaching P athway. Whilst the Hockey Ireland’s Fundamentals Coaching Course qualifi es coaches as Assistant Coaches\, the Level 1 is designed for people looki ng to lead group sessions. The course is delivered on the basis that atten dees are coaching a range of age groups\, from young children to adults. P lay-Practice- Play is the common theme of the course as the vast majority of the coaches will deliver sessions in a game like environment using this key concept for Irish Hockey. \nThe Level 1 Coaching Course is two and a half days in duration. The first two days are pitch based practical sessio ns and the last day consists of the observed session. In order to pass the Level 1 Coaching Course\, you must attend all contact days and successful ly complete the observed session. \nThere are a number of requirements for coaches that wish to attend the Level 1 Coaching Course: \n\nCoaches must be 18 years or older.\nCoaches MUST have attend a Safeguarding Children a nd Young People in Sport Course in order to complete Level 1 Coaching Cour se.  If you have already attended a course\, please provide proof of atte ndance.\nCoaches must also have attended a Fundamentals of Coaching Hockey Course before attending a Level 1.\n\nPlease note: You must complete Safe guarding Children and Young People in Sport Course before you can complete your assessment.  \nPlaces are limited and will be filled on a first com e\, first served basis and will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment. \nCourse dates:  \nSunday 4th October  (9.00am-5.00pm) \nSunday  11th October (9.00am-5.00pm) \nSunday 18th  October – Assessments (11.00- 4.00pm)  \nTo register\, please click HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202037Z LOCATION:Stormount Estate\, Playball\, Stormont\, Stormont Estate\, The Pa vilion\, Belfast BT4 3TA URL:https://hockey.ie/event/hockey-ireland-level-1-coaching-course-ulster- hockey/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Hockey Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://hockey.ie/events/tag/leinster/month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October series for dinghies - 2 races DTSTART:20261004T100000Z DTEND:20261004T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T180736Z UID:2591c68c-5fb8-4712-9da5-2f224d68d651 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Event SSC: October series for dinghies - 2 races First Gun @ 1 1.00Other Events: Topper Traveller 4 - Royal Cork YC | HW: 18:44:00 (3.53 m) | Sunset: 18:54:00 LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T180736Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Home : Skerries Sailing Club X-SOURCE-URL:https://skerriessailingclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday boardgame meetup DTSTART:20261004T121500Z DTEND:20261004T221500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T004051Z UID:event_314764733@meetup.com CATEGORIES:free,gaming DESCRIPTION:Board Games Ireland\nOur free-of-charge meet-up in the Black S heep Pub on Capel Street.\n\nThis is a casual meet up for people who want to play boardgames. Lots of people bring plenty of games and rules will al ways be explained so don't worry if you're new to the hobby and you don't have anything to bring along or think you won't know how to play.\n\nThe m eet-up runs for the whole day but late comers always welcome\, you just ma y have to wait a little for a game to open up but games will be starting a nd ending throughout the day.\n\n**IMPORTANT!**\n**The meet up is free of charge but we do ask that people support the bar by buying food and/or dri nk. The bar is very accommodating to us and it's important that we support them in return. Bringing in outside food or drink is completely unaccepta ble.**\n\nCheck out the comments below where people will say what games th ey are bringing and express your interest in joining if interested.\n\nAny questions contact either of the organisers Gavin or Stephen. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T004051Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/board-games-ireland/events/314764733/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Board Games Ireland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:inland waterways asoc. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTSTAMP:20260726T041915Z UID:465403d2-1d02-45d5-aaea-b9f3278ac6ba CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:zzz LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T041915Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.poolbegmarina.ie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monday Night MeetUp DTSTART:20261005T170000Z DTEND:20261005T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T004730Z UID:event_314764734@meetup.com CATEGORIES:free,gaming DESCRIPTION:Board Games Ireland\nOur free-of-charge meet-up upstairs in Ry an's Bar.\n\nThis is a casual meet up for people who want to play boardgam es. Lots of people bring plenty of games and rules will always be explaine d so don't worry if you're new to the hobby and you don't have anything to bring along or think you won't know how to play.\n\nLate comers always we lcome\, you just might have to wait a little for a game to open up.\n\n**T he meet ups are free of charge but we do ask that people support the bar b y buying food and/or drink. The bar is very accommodating to us and it's i mportant that we support them in return. Bringing in outside food or drink is completely unacceptable.**\n\nCheck out the comments below where peopl e will say what games they are bringing and express your interest in joini ng if interested. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T004730Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/board-games-ireland/events/314764734/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Board Games Ireland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:📖 Gamestorming 2.0 DTSTART:20261006T070000Z DTEND:20261006T080000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T153138Z UID:event_315317982@meetup.com CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:The UX Book Club\nJoin the UX Book Club on Tuesday 6 October w here we'll explore key themes from **Gamestorming 2.0 by Dave Gray and Sun ni Brown** \\- then try some of the games ourselves\\!\n\n//ABOUT THE BOOK //\nThe book is a practical toolkit of co-creation games used by innovato rs\, designers\, and teams to develop ideas and solve problems together. I t gives you practical tools to make meetings shorter and more productive\, get better ideas\, and make collaboration easier.\n\n👉🏽 Learn more: https://gamestorming.com/\n\nJoin our meet-up where we'll chat about key topics and themes from the book\, and try some of the gamestorming techniq ues with fellow book club members!\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 anyo ne who wants to read more\, learn together\, network or talk with more con fidence in professional discussions.\nQ. What do you do at UX Book Club me etups?\nA. We have a short intro to the book in focus\, talk about it\, an d sometimes there are questions. Breakout 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 via Zoom and we'll message participants wi th 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\, y ou can find it here:\nhttps://www.meetup.com/theuxbookclub/messages/boards /thread/53097975\nMessage the organisers and we'll do our best to answer y our questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153138Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/theuxbookclub/events/315317982/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:The UX Book Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Through Their Eyes: A Visual Exhibition on Avoidable and Preventab le Blindness DTSTART:20261006T150000Z DTEND:20261006T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T181910Z UID:10000718-1791302400-1791320400@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:arts 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 required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nThrough Their Eyes: A Visual Exhibition on Avoidable and Pr eventable Blindness will be launched at the Round Room at the Rotunda on 6 October 2026. Through powerful photography\, personal stories\, and immer sive imagery\, the exhibition shines a light on the reality of avoidable a nd preventable blindness and the profound impact it has on millions of peo ple around the world. \n\n\n\nPresented by Sightsavers Ireland\, the exhib ition highlights both the challenges faced by individuals living with visi on loss and the extraordinary progress being made to prevent blindness and promote eye health. It showcases the life-changing effects of access to e ye care\, surgery\, treatment\, and inclusive support\, demonstrating that simple\, proven interventions can transform lives\, livelihoods\, and com munities. \n\n\n\nMore than an exhibition\, this is a call to awareness an d action. Visitors are invited to reflect on the human stories behind the images\, celebrate the resilience of individuals and communities\, and rec ognise that together we can help create a world where no one is needlessly blind and where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potentia l. \n\n\n\nThrough Their Eyes promotes a human rights agenda by highlighti ng access to eye health and inclusion as fundamental issues of equality\, dignity and participation. \n\n\n\nAvoidable vision impairment disproporti onately affects people experiencing poverty and exclusion\, and a lack of access to appropriate eye care can create or reinforce barriers to educati on\, employment\, independence and participation in community life. Throug h photography\, personal stories and immersive imagery\, the exhibition co nnects these global inequalities with the people whose rights and opportun ities are directly affected.The exhibition also explores disability throug h a rights-based lens\, recognising that people with visual impairments ha ve the same right to participate fully and equally in society. It highligh ts the importance of accessible and inclusive health services\, education and communities\, while demonstrating how proven interventions and stronge r\, more equitable systems can remove barriers and enable people to exerci se their rights. \n\n\n\nBy centring the experiences and perspectives of p eople and communities affected by vision impairment\, Through Their Eyes e ncourages audiences to consider preventable blindness not simply as a heal th issue\, but as an issue of social justice\, equality and human rights – and to recognise the collective responsibility to build a world in whi ch everyone can participate on an equal basis. \n\n\n\nThis event is prese nted by Sightsavers Ireland \n\n\n\nSightsavers Ireland is an internationa l charity working in more than 30 countries in Africa and Asia to train he alth workers\, provide eye operations\, support people with disabilities\, improve women’s health\, and more. \n\n\n\nAt Sightsavers\, we start wi th sight\, but we don’t stop there. \n\n\n\nWe treat eye conditions suc h as cataracts and tackle debilitating diseases\, many of which cause s ight loss. To do this\, we work with governments and local\, national and international partners to carry out eye operations and distribute treatmen ts where they’re needed. \n\n\n\nWe help to improve health services so they are sustainable and make education more inclusive for children wit h disabilities. We also advocate for the rights of women\, girls and peo ple with disabilities. \n\n\n\nWe’re proud to be a leader in our field. Our programmes consistently achieve high performance ratings from Irish Ai d. \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\nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181910Z LOCATION:The Pillar Room\, Parnell Street\, Dublin\, D01 P5W9 URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/through-their-eyes-a-visual-exhibition- on-avoidable-and-preventable-blindness/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium =ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Board Game Meet Up - Dún Laoghaire - Board And Brewed\, Board Gam e Café DTSTART:20261006T160000Z DTEND:20261006T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T183431Z UID:event_316528635@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Board Game Meet Up @Board and Brewed Dún Laoghaire\nBoard Gam e Night at Board and Brewed\, every Tuesday. Free in\, all welcome.\nCome down to 75 York Road any Tuesday between 5pm and 10pm\, grab a seat and jo in a table. There's over 700 games on the shelf and there's always someone happy to teach you the rules\, so you don't need to know a thing about bo ard games to have a good night.\nPlenty of people arrive on their own and we'll sort you onto a table with others\, so don't let coming solo put you off. Bring friends if you have them.\nThe kitchen is open too if you want to make an evening of it. Coffee\, pints\, gourmet pizzas and toasted san dwiches.\nWhat it costs: nothing. Tuesday nights are free all evening\, ju st turn up.\nWhere we are: 75 York Road\, Dún Laoghaire.\nGetting here: 5 to 10 minutes' walk from Dún Laoghaire and Salthill DART stations. The 4 6A\, 75\, 75A and 111 stop just outside\, and the 7 is a 5 minute walk. Th ere's an underground car park on Library Road and on-street parking outsid e.\nRSVP and let us know what you fancy playing\, and we'll have it out on a table waiting for you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T183431Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/board-game-meet-up-board-and-brewed-dun-laoghai re/events/316528635/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=d ublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Board Game Meet Up @Board and Brewed Dún Laoghaire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Platform Engineering in the age of AI: How to scale visibility wit hout losing c… DTSTART:20261006T170000Z DTEND:20261006T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260904T184620Z UID:event_316419283@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Platform Engineers Dublin\nAI-driven and agentic SRE workloads are creating more telemetry than ever. Learn how modern Platform Engineer ing teams can centralize telemetry collection\, routing\, governance\, and access to reduce toil\, control costs\, improve visibility\, and give SRE and developer teams faster access to the context they need for search and AI-driven investigations.\n\nJoin us for a practical session on how moder n Platform Engineering teams are building scalable telemetry strategies fo r the AI era. Learn how to centralize control over telemetry collection\, routing\, governance\, and access to support AI and agentic SRE workflows\ , reduce blind spots\, and improve efficiency.\nYou’ll learn how to:\n- Scale visibility as AI-driven and agentic SRE telemetry grows\n- Reduce to il with a more centralized\, flexible telemetry model\n- Give developers f lexible telemetry access\, from search to AI-driven investigations\, while balancing cost\, governance\, and autonomy LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T184620Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/platform-engineers-dublin/events/316419283/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Platform Engineers Dublin END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Taught Life Drawing DTSTART:20261006T173000Z DTEND:20261006T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T190621Z UID:event_316584330@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n**Tuesday Evening Taught Life Classes**\nBo ok a place here **[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http://dublin lifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\n\nDrawing from the figure has been part of an artist's basic training since ancient times\, and for good reason. Dra wing from observation teaches you how co-ordinate the eye and hand\, and w orking from the nude model is the most rewarding kind of drawing.\n\nA set of taught classes will explain fundamental aspects of drawing the figure\ , and give tips and show tricks of exploring the materials\, methods and a pproaches to rendering the figure on paper.\n\nThis class is suitable for everyone- from beginners just starting off on their drawing journey\, to m ore experienced people who want to build up their skills set. Basic techni ques are outlined in every class\, and then more complex exercises are exp lored.\n\nDrawing exercises take place in an easy\, informal setting.\n\nM easuring\, sighting\, and understanding negative space and shading are exp lored as well as basic anatomy and proportion.\n\nSome easels and drawing boards are provided. Basic drawing materials and paper are included in the price (but feel free to bring your own).\n[-Book Here](https://dublin-dra wing.sumupstore.com/product/single-taught-class-1)\nSmall class sizes with tuition and instruction will help with developing your own drawing method s and style. The teaching exercises are based on fine art practice but wil l be of great interest to illustrators\, designers\, and animators.\n[for more details click here.](http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)\n*Long Story Short:*\nLife Drawing from the Nude Figure\,\n**Tuesday evenings** 6.30-9PM(ish)\n27 Pearse Street Dublin 2\nSingle Class Price is 40€ **in cluding paper and materials\;**\nSet of Three Classes 99€\nSet of Six Cl asses 190€\nNote:You don't have to use Paypal to book - there are cheape r alternatives here:\n**[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http:// dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\nIf you need more information email d ublindrawing@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T190621Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/316584330/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20261006T173000Z DTEND:20261006T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T191201Z UID:event_316584358@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\, with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and te a and coffee included.\n\nAll levels of experience and or confidence (or l ack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for one session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, an d can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\n086351 4303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to reserve your spot! LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T191201Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/316584358/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin -ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music Makers is BACK AT The Bohemian Bar Tuesday DTSTART:20261006T183000Z DTEND:20261006T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T003101Z UID:event_bmblwtyjcnbjb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:drink,music DESCRIPTION:Music Makers\nA lovely session of music and song in a relaxed and supportive environment. All levels of musician and singer welcome. You can come and sing or play one song or just come and listen to the other m embers. Great way to build up your playing skills and build up your confid ence. We don't pay the bar for this session\, so make sure you buy at leas t one drink. Charge €2. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T003101Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/dubmusic/events/bmblwtyjcnbjb/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Music Makers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual chess @ Corrigans DTSTART:20261006T190000Z DTEND:20261006T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T191741Z UID:event_316584905@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual chess at Corrigans\nJoin us for some casual games @ Cor rigans. All levels welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T191741Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/casual-chess-corrigans/events/316584905/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual chess at Corrigans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DIY Bike Workshop with An Mheitheal Rothar DTSTART:20261007T170000Z DTEND:20261007T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T180115Z UID:10000281-1791396000-1791406800@crni.ie CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T180115Z LOCATION:An Mheitheal Rothar\, Block R Earls Island University Road\, Galw ay\, Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/diy-bike-workshop-with-an-mheitheal-rothar/2026- 10-07/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maker Night DTSTART:20261007T180000Z DTEND:20261007T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T180115Z UID:10000078-1791399600-1791406800@crni.ie CATEGORIES:community,tech DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T180115Z LOCATION:Tog Hackerspace\, Unit 1B\, Motorcity\, Kylemore Road\, Inchicore \, Dublin 12\, D12 CF6V\, Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/maker-night/2026-10-07/?utm_source=caldiscovery& utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:📚 Silent Reading & Socialising 🍺 DTSTART:20261007T180000Z DTEND:20261007T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T003715Z UID:event_315994137@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:20260909T003715Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hzxiwxve/events/315994137/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dubliners: Joys of Reading END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music Makers Wednesday nights in the BRIAN BORU ( Hedigans ) DTSTART:20261007T183000Z DTEND:20261007T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T004043Z UID:event_316600710@meetup.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Music Makers\nJoin us for a lovely evening of music and song i n a relaxed\, supportive space. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just star ting out\, all levels of musicians and singers are very welcome.\n​Perfo rmers: Space is limited to 10 performers to ensure everyone gets their tim e in the spotlight. Please secure your spot by booking through the app!\n ​Listeners: If performance spots are full\, we’d still love for you to come along\, listen\, and soak up the atmosphere. It’s a wonderful way to build confidence and get a feel for the session.\n​The Details: There is a small €2 kitty fee. As the venue hosts us for free\, we kindly ask that you support the bar by purchasing a drink or two.\n​A Note on Park ing:\nThe car park directly outside is convenient but strictly monitored\, so please double-check the rates to avoid a €125 unclamping fee! For a stress-free evening\, there are several other parking options within a 5-m inute walk\, including the Tesco car park (which is usually free after 6:3 0 PM\, but do check the signs!). LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T004043Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/dubmusic/events/316600710/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Music Makers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Arthur’s Blues Jam DTSTART:20261007T190000Z DTEND:20261007T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T193559Z UID:event_316600989@meetup.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Dublin Musicians Jam Session\nOpen jam\nFull backline provided ( expect keyboard) (drummer bring cymbals/snare)\n\nDoors 8 music 8:30-11 \n\nAsk for Hector to play\n\nNo jamming with your own band!!\n5€ entry for players/students\n10€ For general admission LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T193559Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/dublin-musicians-jam-session/events/316600989/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dublin Musicians Jam Session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All My Friends Are In Australia DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260805T122816Z UID:374@milltheatre.ie CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Created by Lucy Bruton and Caoimhe O'Farrell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Trudy’s stuck in Dublin. Her best friend’s down under. She’s not dea d. She’s just on a working visa.\n\n\n\nYou are now entering a binding c ontract\, a waiver of unwavering friendship\, with Trudy (whether you like her or not). You will become Trudy’s half-marathon motivators\, party p lus-ones and quarter-life crisis comforters. Together\, let’s enter Trud y’s vibrant\, oddly personal\, and\, at times unsettling\, hybrid yoga/s pin-class meets karaoke-nightclub extravaganza…\n\nWith Irish emigration on the rise\, many young people grapple with a dilemma: should you stay i n the familiar or venture into the unknown? The internal conflict of choos ing between the comfortable and new experiences weighs heavily on the mind s of many. Ultimately\, the play poses the question: what are the conseque nces of choosing either path? This show is not only colourful and hilariou s but also a response to the lack of opportunity for young people\, result ing in emigration.\n\nAll My Friends are in Australia is an immersive\, in teractive exploration of friendship\, distance\, and the challenges of sta ying or leaving Ireland as a young adult.\n\nFunded by South Dublin Live\, Kildare Arts Service Arts Act Award 2026 and Backstage Theatre Longford ’s ACTIVATE Residency. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T122816Z URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/all-my-friends-are-in-australia/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/what-we-do/outreach-education/scho ols-shakespeare-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sewing Classes for Kids DTSTART:20261008T143000Z DTEND:20261008T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T180150Z UID:10001714-1791473400-1791478800@crni.ie CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T180150Z LOCATION:Tait House\, Collins Avenue\, Roxboro Road\, Limerick\, Limerick\ , Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/sewing-class/2026-10-08/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sewing Classes for Kids DTSTART:20261008T160000Z DTEND:20261008T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T001639Z UID:10001975-1791478800-1791484200@crni.ie CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T001639Z LOCATION:Tait House\, Collins Avenue\, Roxboro Road\, Limerick\, Limerick\ , Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/sewing-class-2/2026-10-08/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Achieve platform engineering scale: Synthetic Environments with vC luster DTSTART:20261008T170000Z DTEND:20261008T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260918T004732Z UID:event_316600479@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Platform Engineers Dublin\nPlatform engineering teams are incr easingly looking to provide developers with fast\, self-service access to infrastructure while controlling cost and operational complexity.\n\nThis webinar will explore how vCluster enables lightweight\, ephemeral Kubernet es environments that provide the compute and isolation required to develop and test changes without the overhead of maintaining fully integrated\, p ermanent environments.\n\nWe will examine how platform teams can use vClus ter to deliver purpose-built synthetic environments\, improve developer pr oductivity\, and support shift-left testing. We will also consider how the same approach can provide isolated execution environments for AI agents\, enabling them to safely test and validate changes before deployment.\n\nY ou'll learn:\n- Why the shared staging environment is the wrong unit of is olation\, and how virtual clusters give each team a real Kubernetes enviro nment without a real cluster's cost.\n- How to spin up synthetic environme nts on demand so testing shifts down\, instead of queuing behind a permane nt environment someone has to keep alive.\n- How to give each AI agent its own disposable environment\, so it validates changes against something re al and torn down afterwards\, not against production. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T004732Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/platform-engineers-dublin/events/316600479/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Platform Engineers Dublin END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Digger (Comedy / Satire) DTSTART:20261008T180000Z DTEND:20261008T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T122640Z UID:event_316250616@meetup.com CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:Dun Laoghaire Cinema Club\nThe most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the d isaster he's unleashed destroys everything. Starring Tom Cruise.\n\nMovie time to be confirmed\nMeet Dunphys pub at 19.00\nCheap tickets on Thursday nights\nWatch out for Cinema Club sign in pub LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T122640Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/movies-music/events/316250616/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dun Laoghaire Cinema Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music Makers ONLINE!! DTSTART:20261008T183000Z DTEND:20261008T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T003344Z UID:event_pbnrssyjcnblb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Music Makers\nClick on the below link and follow the steps to join. You can join from a computer\, phone or tablet\, computer has best a udio usually. See tips below. To join Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/34 2195107?pwd=sDziLcXI-KlmCcnAc3cRWA\n\nMeeting ID: 342 195 107\nPassword: m usicmaker\n\nA lovely session of music and song in a relaxed and supportiv e environment. All levels of musician and singer welcome. You can come and sing or play one song or just come and listen to the other members. Great way to build up your playing skills and build up your confidence.\n\nTo m aintain our zoom and music maker accounts we request a €2 contribution. It is difficult to collect money for the online events so we are suggestin g that if possible we could use revolut to transfer the €2 if you don't have an account I'm sure you know someone who could do the transaction for you. The host will identify the Revolut number on the night. If you don't have access to revolut it doesn't matter we will look at some other way t o collect the €2 euro.\n\nZoom is not optimized for music\, but we have tested it and think it's decent enough for a get together in the absence o f a face to face meeting. Voice is better than instrument.\n\nZoom is pret ty simple to get into and use. You don't need an account but if you want t o test it out beforehand\, you can get a free one by searching for it wher e you get your apps or downloading it on the web.\n\nA few simple guidelin es to ensure it runs smoothly.\n\n1. Stay on mute while someone else is pl aying or singing. You can join in ONLY if you are on mute\, because the de lay over the internet does not allow simultaneous playing online.\n\n2. Wh en you are playing\, stay as close to your device's microphone as possible for best results.\n\n3. There are two views - Gallery view and Active Spe aker view. Active speaker will put the video on the person singing\, Galle ry view will show everyone. You may have to search a bit to find each view \, it is different on each device.\n\n4. You can mute your audio and/or yo ur video.\n\nThe host reserves the right to mute anyone whose line is caus ing audio interference.\n\n5. There is an interesting option to record you rself first and then share it - the quality will be better.\n\nIn Zoom the re's an icon called "Share Content"\, if you click that you get the option to share files on you Google Drive etc. I've just tried it out and it all ows you to throw up pre-recorded audio and/or video files. These replace y our video picture while they play. When they finish just hit the share con tent icon again and your video image comes back. So this might be an optio n for anyone to pre-recrord (good quality)\, load onto Google Drive\, join a Zoom session and\, when it comes to their turn\, introduce their song a nd share the pre-recorded song from G Drive.\n\n6. As mentioned above\, Zo om is optimised for voice rather than music so it actually tries to filter out music thinking that it's background noise but that filter can be disa bled but only on Windows and macOS as follows:\n\nOn the Zoom Home page on you laptop:\nClick on 'Settings' (top right)\nThen click on 'Audio' (left pane)\nThen click 'Advanced' (bottom right)\nThen tick the box at the top of the screen 'Show in-meeting option to "Enable Original Sound" from mic rophones'\n\nThen\, when you're on a call\, a toggle switch appears at the top left of your screen "Turn on Original Sound".\nClick that - it change s to "Turn off Original Sound" and you're done.\n\nPreferred setup for any one with an instrument might thus be:\n1) Windows or macOS\n2) Turn on Ori ginal Sound\n3) Direct connect to router (rather than Wi-Fi)\nEven better if you have a microphone connected via an audio interface device to your l aptop/PC.\n\n7. Don't forget your drink! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T003344Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/dubmusic/events/pbnrssyjcnblb/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Music Makers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mixed level ballet class DTSTART:20261008T184500Z DTEND:20261008T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T153125Z UID:event_swhmzsyjcnblb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:The Art Of Ballet Group\nMixed level ballet class suitable for people with good ballet foundations knowledge (improvers to intermediate) LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153125Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/the-art-of-ballet-group/events/swhmzsyjcnblb/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:The Art Of Ballet Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Musicals\, Musicals\, Musicals! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260730T202027Z UID:347@milltheatre.ie CATEGORIES:music,theater DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this wonderful evening of Musical Theatre featurin g Kinky Boots Broadway star Adam O' Shea\, Westend’s Commitments B rian Gilligan\, Aoife Dunne\, Hazel Park and Kerry Golding\, joined by  Dancing With the Stars Pro Dancer\, Ervinas Merfeldas.  Their captiv ating mix of voices will create a memorable night filled with beautiful mu sic with songs from shows such as WICKED\, LES MIS\, THE COMMITMENTS\, GR EASE and many more. Come and enjoy a live performance that's sure to move\, inspire and have you dancing in your seat! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202027Z URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/musicals-musicals-musicals/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/what-we-do/outreach-education/scho ols-shakespeare-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art\, Voice and Human Rights Visual Art Workshop DTSTART:20261009T110000Z DTEND:20261009T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T001515Z UID:10000742-1791547200-1791550800@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:education 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\nSold Out \n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nHina Khan\, Visual Artist \n\n\n \nFreda Manweiler\, Producer\, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality\, Producer and MC \n\n\n\nMary Moynihan\, Curator\, Sma shing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality \n\n\n\nFull Ev ent Details\n\n\n\nArt\, Voice and Human Rights Creative Places Darndale W orkshop Programme \n\n\n\nVisual artist Hina Khan works creatively with tw o community-based groups in Darndale – older adults from the Golden Year s Senior Centre Programme and young people from the neuro-divergent group Lighting Up the Spectrum.   Each group takes part in participatory art s essions as participants  explore what artistic expression\, equality\, in clusion and human rights mean to them. \n\n\n\nUsing conversation\, imagin ation and visual art-making\, each group works alongside visual artist Hin a Khan\, to develop ideas\, images and creative responses that reflect the ir experiences\, identities and perspectives. The process celebrates the r ight of everyone to participate in cultural and artistic life\, while crea ting space for voices that are often underrepresented. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equal ity and \n\n\n\nCreative Places Darndale. \n\n\n\nCreative Places Darndale is an arts award supported by the Arts Council. First awarded to the area of Darndale\, Belcamp\, Moatview\, Clonshaugh and Priorswood in June 2021 \, the Arts Council’s Creative Places programme invests in places such as towns\, villages\, suburbs\, and island communities that have had fewe r opportunities to take part in the arts. The arts in Ireland can be defin ed by its various art forms  i.e. Visual Art\, Music\, Dance\, Literature \, Film\, Theatre\, Opera\, Traditional Arts\, Architecture\, Circus and S treet Arts and Spectacle. \n\n\n\nThe purpose of Creative Places Darndale is to promote arts participation in the areas outlined above\, support loc al creatives living in the area\, and embed socially engaged arts practice into the community. Over the course of the years\, Creative Places Darnda le has been active building on the variety of art forms that are already present in the Dardale area\; introducing the arts or different art forms where they are not present\;  increasing participation in the arts by t he people who live in this area and leaving a legacy of participation in the arts. \n\n\n\nCreative Places Darndale is run by Northside Partnership and Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and is supported by the Arts Council and Dublin City Council Arts Office.  \n\n\ n\nGolden Years Senior Centre \n\n\n\nDarndale Belcamp Village Centre CLG offers a range of services to older people living in the areas of Dublin 1 7\, 5 and 13 through the Golden Years Senior Centre\, working closely with statutory agencies to ensure the services delivered are up to the highest possible standards for all members. Golden Years is a group  supporting independent\, secure social living for older people in the community. Gold en Years provides members with: socialising opportunities\, exercise progr ammes\, meals\, alternative therapies and home/hospital visits through its Outreach Team. The group are based at the Darndale Belcamp Village Centre \, The Link Road\, Darndale\, Dublin 17. The telephone contact is 01-87716 00 and email  is info@villagecentre.ie. The website is www.darndalebelcam pvc.ie. New members are always welcome. \n\n\n\nLighting Up the Spectrum \ n\n\n\nLighting Up the Spectrum is a group based in Dublin 17 for children with autism between the ages of 6-12. https://www.instagram.com/lighting_ up_the_spectrum/ \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHina Khan is a Pakistani-Irish\, visual artist based in Kinsale\, County Cork. Hina’s grandparents migrated to Pakistan at the time of partition and th en Hina migrated to Ireland\, arriving as a refugee and is now an Irish ci tizen.  Hina was born in born in Pakistan in 1980 and completed an MFA\, majoring in Miniature Painting from Pakistan. Hina’s work uses a mixture of traditional and innovative techniques in miniatures. Hina’s work por trays socio-political issues such as migration\, identity\, borders\, and humanitarian crises including prostitution\, gender discrimination\, gende r restrictions\, trauma\, child abuse and killings. \n\n\n\nHina uses min iature in her work as the intricacy and delicacy of the brush work has a unique identity. Hina’s work began as a mixture of traditional and conte mporary miniature and her practice has now expanded to include small and l arge-scale installation\, videos and 3D. \n\n\n\nAccording to Hina ‘My w ork is a constant search for the best way to interpret ideas and to expres s my own ideologies through symbolism.  I am creating a dialogue through my art. My art is a reflection of inner connection\, and how immigrants an d nomadic artists are a part of this land. Migration is deeply rooted in m y blood. I have carried two cultures\, one from where I was born and the o ther is this culture where I am trying to re-root myself. Sometimes a situ ation is not in our control\, but life always takes us on different voyage s. This journey has built up a constant transition in my art\, personality \, and in terms of experimentation\, enabling me to evolve my artistic pra ctice.’ \n\n\n\nHina has participated in a number of groups shows in Pak istan from 2002 to 2011. Hina came to Ireland in 2015 and participated in a number of exhibitions in Dublin\, Laois\, Mayo\, and Cork. Hina was awar ded several residencies with Fire Station Arts Center\, Create Ireland\, W est Cork Art Center and Cow House Studio and has displayed solo exhibition s at Ballina Art Center\, Mayo\, and Stradbally Art house\, Laois. \n\n\n\ nHina’s art pieces are held in the permanent collection of The Arts Coun cil of Ireland. She is the recipient of several awards from The Arts Counc il of Ireland\, Create Ireland\, and from different counties. She is the r ecipient of an R&D award from Create Ireland in collaboration with Tomasz Madajezak under the mentorship of Jesse Jones and is also collaborating wi th filmmaker David Bickley. Hina’s art pieces were commissioned for Stat e of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rig hts (2022) and for States of Independence (2023). Both projects were prese nted by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and funded by The Arts Council. Hina says that ‘as an artist\,  I am inspir ed by Sadequain\, Michelangelo\, Picasso\, Frida Kahlo\, Shahzia Sikander and Anselm Kiefer.’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Moynihan\, MA\, she /her\, is an author of novels\, poetry\, films and plays\, from Dublin\, I reland. Mary embarked upon her award-winning career as a writer in theatre and film and has garnered much acclaim for her plays\, poetry and short f ilm scripts\, and for creating interdisciplinary artworks combining writin g\, poetry and photography presented in galleries and online. She establis hed and became Artistic Director of Smashing Times International Centre fo r the Arts and Equality and is Artistic Curator for the annual internation al Arts and Human Rights festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFreda Manwe iler has worked with Smashing Times since 1999. She is highly skilled in p roject management\, coordination and implementation. She has extensive exp erience working at a European level developing and delivering a range of E uropean Initiatives\, collaborating with over 50 cultural\, educational an d civil society organisations from over 22 European Countries. Promoting European Values through working on activities and projects that promote h uman rights\, gender equality\, positive mental health\, remembrance and c ivic engagement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Par tner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue In formation: LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T001515Z LOCATION:Darndale Belcamp Village Centre\, The Link Road\, Darndale\, Dubl in URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/art-voice-and-human-rights-visual-art-w orkshop/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art\, Voice and Human Rights Visual Art Workshop DTSTART:20261009T133000Z DTEND:20261009T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T001515Z UID:10000743-1791556200-1791559800@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:education 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\nSold Out \n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nHina Khan\, Visual Artist \n\n\n \nFreda Manweiler\, Producer\, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality\, Producer and MC \n\n\n\nMary Moynihan\, Curator\, Sma shing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality \n\n\n\nFull Ev ent Details\n\n\n\nArt\, Voice and Human Rights Creative Places Darndale W orkshop Programme \n\n\n\nVisual artist Hina Khan works creatively with tw o community-based groups in Darndale – older adults from the Golden Year s Senior Centre Programme and young people from the neuro-divergent group Lighting Up the Spectrum.   Each group takes part in participatory art s essions as participants  explore what artistic expression\, equality\, in clusion and human rights mean to them. \n\n\n\nUsing conversation\, imagin ation and visual art-making\, each group works alongside visual artist Hin a Khan\, to develop ideas\, images and creative responses that reflect the ir experiences\, identities and perspectives. The process celebrates the r ight of everyone to participate in cultural and artistic life\, while crea ting space for voices that are often underrepresented. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equal ity and \n\n\n\nCreative Places Darndale. \n\n\n\nCreative Places Darndale is an arts award supported by the Arts Council. First awarded to the area of Darndale\, Belcamp\, Moatview\, Clonshaugh and Priorswood in June 2021 \, the Arts Council’s Creative Places programme invests in places such as towns\, villages\, suburbs\, and island communities that have had fewe r opportunities to take part in the arts. The arts in Ireland can be defin ed by its various art forms  i.e. Visual Art\, Music\, Dance\, Literature \, Film\, Theatre\, Opera\, Traditional Arts\, Architecture\, Circus and S treet Arts and Spectacle. \n\n\n\nThe purpose of Creative Places Darndale is to promote arts participation in the areas outlined above\, support loc al creatives living in the area\, and embed socially engaged arts practice into the community. Over the course of the years\, Creative Places Darnda le has been active building on the variety of art forms that are already present in the Dardale area\; introducing the arts or different art forms where they are not present\;  increasing participation in the arts by t he people who live in this area and leaving a legacy of participation in the arts. \n\n\n\nCreative Places Darndale is run by Northside Partnershi p and Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and is supported by the Arts Council and Dublin City Council Arts Office.  \n\n \n\nGolden Years Senior Centre \n\n\n\nDarndale Belcamp Village Centre CLG offers a range of services to older people living in the areas of Dublin 17\, 5 and 13 through the Golden Years Senior Centre\, working closely wit h statutory agencies to ensure the services delivered are up to the highes t possible standards for all members. Golden Years is a group  supporting independent\, secure social living for older people in the community. Gol den Years provides members with: socialising opportunities\, exercise prog rammes\, meals\, alternative therapies and home/hospital visits through it s Outreach Team. The group are based at the Darndale Belcamp Village Centr e\, The Link Road\, Darndale\, Dublin 17. The telephone contact is 01-8771 600 and email  is info@villagecentre.ie. The website is www.darndalebel campvc.ie. New members are always welcome. \n\n\n\nLighting Up the Spectru m \n\n\n\nLighting Up the Spectrum is a group based in Dublin 17 for child ren with autism between the ages of 6-12. https://www.instagram.com/light ing_up_the_spectrum/ \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nH ina Khan is a Pakistani-Irish\, visual artist based in Kinsale\, County Co rk. Hina’s grandparents migrated to Pakistan at the time of partition an d then Hina migrated to Ireland\, arriving as a refugee and is now an Iris h citizen.  Hina was born in born in Pakistan in 1980 and completed an MF A\, majoring in Miniature Painting from Pakistan. Hina’s work uses a mix ture of traditional and innovative techniques in miniatures. Hina’s work portrays socio-political issues such as migration\, identity\, borders\, and humanitarian crises including prostitution\, gender discrimination\, g ender restrictions\, trauma\, child abuse and killings. \n\n\n\nHina uses  miniature in her work as the intricacy and delicacy of the brush work h as a unique identity. Hina’s work began as a mixture of traditional and contemporary miniature and her practice has now expanded to include small and large-scale installation\, videos and 3D. \n\n\n\nAccording to Hina ‘My work is a constant search for the best way to interpret ideas and to express my own ideologies through symbolism.  I am creating a dialogue t hrough my art. My art is a reflection of inner connection\, and how immigr ants and nomadic artists are a part of this land. Migration is deeply root ed in my blood. I have carried two cultures\, one from where I was born an d the other is this culture where I am trying to re-root myself. Sometimes a situation is not in our control\, but life always takes us on different voyages. This journey has built up a constant transition in my art\, pers onality\, and in terms of experimentation\, enabling me to evolve my artis tic practice.’ \n\n\n\nHina has participated in a number of groups shows in Pakistan from 2002 to 2011. Hina came to Ireland in 2015 and participa ted in a number of exhibitions in Dublin\, Laois\, Mayo\, and Cork. Hina w as awarded several residencies with Fire Station Arts Center\, Create Irel and\, West Cork Art Center and Cow House Studio and has displayed solo exh ibitions at Ballina Art Center\, Mayo\, and Stradbally Art house\, Laois. \n\n\n\nHina’s art pieces are held in the permanent collection of The Ar ts Council of Ireland. She is the recipient of several awards from The Art s Council of Ireland\, Create Ireland\, and from different counties. She i s the recipient of an R&D award from Create Ireland in collaboration with Tomasz Madajezak under the mentorship of Jesse Jones and is also collabora ting with filmmaker David Bickley. Hina’s art pieces were commissioned f or State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Hu man Rights (2022) and for States of Independence (2023). Both projects wer e presented by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equali ty and funded by The Arts Council. Hina says that ‘as an artist\,  I am inspired by Sadequain\, Michelangelo\, Picasso\, Frida Kahlo\, Shahzia Si kander and Anselm Kiefer.’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Moynihan\,  MA\, she/her\, is an author of novels\, poetry\, films and plays\, from Du blin\, Ireland. Mary embarked upon her award-winning career as a writer in theatre and film and has garnered much acclaim for her plays\, poetry and short film scripts\, and for creating interdisciplinary artworks combinin g writing\, poetry and photography presented in galleries and online. She established and became Artistic Director of Smashing Times International C entre for the Arts and Equality and is Artistic Curator for the annual int ernational Arts and Human Rights festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFre da Manweiler has worked with Smashing Times since 1999. She is highly ski lled in project management\, coordination and implementation. She has exte nsive experience working at a European level developing and delivering a r ange of European Initiatives\, collaborating with over 50 cultural\, educa tional and civil society organisations from over 22 European Countries. P romoting European Values through working on activities and projects that  promote human rights\, gender equality\, positive mental health\, remembra nce and civic engagement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisations Invol ved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T001515Z LOCATION:Lighting Up the Spectrum\, Sports and Leisure Complex\, Darndale\ , Belcamp Village Centre\,\, Priorswood\, Dublin 17\, DI7 H793 URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/art-voice-and-human-rights-visual-art-w orkshop-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Life Drawing - Pearse Street DTSTART:20261009T173000Z DTEND:20261009T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T011030Z UID:event_swpgztyjcnbmb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n## LIFE DRAWING\n\nAn untaught life drawing class in the flesh with a model at 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2 (The Ireland Institute) every Friday evening\n6.30-9-00PM\nRoom will be open from abou t 6.20PM\n\n€26 (Buy Four Classes for €84-save €20)\nWe draw from ab out 6.45-9-00PM with a break half way through.\nBOOK HERE: https://dublin- drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class\n\n**If you'v e prepaid for some classes send a quick email to dublindrawing@gmail.com** \n\nMaterials:\nWe have drawing boards and clips and some charcoal and pap er. If you have your own materials bring them- they will be better quality .\n\nPlaces are limited so book as soon as you can.\n\nTLDR:\nFriday Eveni ng\nLIFE DRAWING UNTAUGHT **6.30-9.00PM**\nRoom open from about 6.20PM\n** 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2** (The Ireland Institute)\nBOOK HERE: https://du blin-drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T011030Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/swpgztyjcnbmb/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Launch of the Eighth Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival 2026 DTSTART:20261009T180000Z DTEND:20261009T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T001515Z UID:10000721-1791572400-1791579600@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:festival 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\nRichard Boyd Barrett\, TD\, Dunlaoghaire-Rathdown \n\n\n\nMary Moynihan\, Writer\, Poet and Creator of Art and Photography\; Artistic Director\, Smashing Times International Ce ntre for the Arts and Equality\; Arts Curator\, Irish Arts and Human Right s Festival. Role on the night: Artist Talk and Poetry Reading \n\n\n\nAlan Glasgow\, Executive Director\, Front Line Defenders. Role on the Night: G uest Speaker \n\n\n\nHina Khan\, Visual Artist and Artist from Voices of P eace. Role on the Night: Guest Speaker \n\n\n\nCiara Hayes\, Producer\, Sm ashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality. Role on the n ight: Performance of a monologue from Memorial Monologues: The Path of Mem ory by Mary Moynihan \n\n\n\nBrendan Heade\, actor. Role on the Night: Gue st Performer \n\n\n\nAndy Johnson\, actor. Role on the Night: Guest Perfor mer \n\n\n\nÉanna Ó Brádagh.  Role on the night: MC \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nSmashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equal ity\, Front Line Defenders and a range of partners are delighted to invite you to the opening reception and launch of the eight annual International Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival on Friday 9 October\, 7 to 9pm\, at 30 Sandycove Road\, Dublin A96V9P1. \n\n\n\nThe Irish annual international Arts and Human Rights festival is launched by key note speaker Barry Ward \, Teachta Dála (TD) for Dún Laoghaire. Our full line-up of guest speake rs on the night are Alan Glasgow\, Executive Director\, Front Line Defende rs\; Hina Khan\, visual artist and Mary Moynihan\, writer\, poet\,  creat or of art and photography\, and Artistic Director\, Smashing Times. Mary w ill do an artist talk and poetry reading. Enjoy a live performance of a mo nologue from Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part II by Mary Moyni han\, performed by Ciara Hayes\, directed by Dr Eric Weitz\; and live mono logue performances by artists Brendan Heade and Andy Johnson\, in associat ion with WALK\, supporting people with intellectual disabilities. \n\n\n\n In addition to launching the annual international Irish Arts and Human Rig hts festival\, we are launching Voices of Peace\, a multidisciplinary exhi bition supported by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council through the dlr Universal Grant Scheme\, reflecting on peace and human rights.  The laun ch culminates in refreshments and chat. \n\n\n\nThe annual international I rish Arts and Human Rights festival is presented by Smashing Times and Fro nt Line Defenders\, and a range of partners\, from 9 to 18 October 2026\, with a range of events promoting equality\, human rights and diversity thr ough the arts\, across Ireland and online. The festival showcases the extr aordinary work of human rights defenders in Ireland and around the world\, past and present\, and the role of the arts and artists in promoting huma n rights today.   \n\n\n\nMemorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Live Pe rformance \n\n\n\nThe evening features a live monologue performance from M emorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part II by Mary Moynihan\, presente d by Smashing times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and Fro nt Line Defenders\, performed by Ciara Hayes\, directed by Dr Eric Weitz.  Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Parts I and II were commissioned by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and Fron tline Defenders\, and written by Mary Moynihan. The full play is adapted f rom the words of nine brave and inspirational human rights defenders from around the world who were murdered because of their peaceful work defendin g the rights of others.   \n\n\n\nMonologue Performances \n\n\n\nBrendan Heade and Andy Johnson will each perform a monologue that encapsulates th e spirit of the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival. \n\n\n\nBrendan Head e will be performing a powerful piece from Scent of a Woman\, originally p erformed by Al Pacino\, exploring the theme of Justice. The scene highligh ts the importance of standing up for what is right\, finding your voice\, and having the courage to speak out when faced with injustice. Through thi s performance\, Brendan brings his passion for acting to life while explor ing the powerful themes of integrity\, equality and justice. \n\n\n\nAndy Johnson is a Dublin-based actor with a passion for acting and performing. He has experience working in television\, including multiple appearances o n RTÉ’s Fair City and an appearance in Witness No. 3 for Story Films and Channel 5. He has also taken part in television productions including Name That Tune\, Beat Shazam and Don’t Forget the Lyrics!. Andy started his acting training at Liberties College\, where he completed a Drama Fou ndation course. He then continued his training at the Gaiety School of Act ing\, completing three Acting for Camera courses. In 2026\, he also comple ted Noel Brady’s Intensive Acting Showreel Course with Phoenix Artz Medi a. Andy has a strong interest in accents and voice work. His accents inclu de Ulster English\, Cockney\, Scouse\, Scottish\, Spanish-accented English \, Modern California\, New York and Southern American. He also speaks Span ish. Andy is passionate about continuing to develop his acting skills and gaining more experience in film and television. His dream is to build a p rofessional acting career\, work in film and television\, and inspire othe rs to follow their own dreams and believe in what they can achieve. \n\n\n \nVoices of Peace Multidisciplinary Exhibition \n\n\n\nAudiences have the opportunity to view the Voices of Peacemultidisciplinary exhibition featur ing visual art\, photography\, poetry\, film and storytelling\, and reflec ting on peace and human rights.  A series of powerful artworks are on dis play\, created in response to the theme of peace and human rights. The com missioned artists are Jessica Rodrigues\, Visual Artist\; Gillian Lambe\, Visual Artist\; Hina Khan\, Visual Artist\, Féilim James\, writer\; Vikto riia Yevsiukova\, Visual Artist\; and Mary Moynihan\, writer\, poet and cr eator of art and photography. The exhibition is presented as part of the S mashing Times Artist Development Programme and runs at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Dublin A96V9P1\, from Wednesday 2 3 September to Sunday 29 November 2026\, Wednesday to Sunday 1-6pm daily. This exhibition is co-funded by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council thr ough the dlr Universal Grant Scheme. \n\n\n\nPartner Organisations for Lau nch \n\n\n\nWALK is a unique association supporting people with intellectu al disabilities and / or autism to discover their career and employment am bitions in life. WALK supports people with intellectual disabilities to ha ve the right to work on an equal basis with others\, the right to live ind ependently and be included in the community\, the right to an education an d the right to take part on an equal basis with others in the cultural lif e of a community. \n\n\n\nFront Line Defenders (FLD) is an international h uman rights organisation founded in Dublin in 2001\, with the specific aim of protecting human rights defenders at risk (HRDs). FLD works to improve the security and protection of human rights defenders and organisations a round the world at risk for their peaceful and legitimate human rights wor k. As identified by human rights defenders themselves\, FLD responds to pr otection and security needs by providing support through grants\, capacity building\, visibility\, networking\, and advocacy\, at the international\ , regional and local levels. Front Line Defenders has been awarded the 201 8 United Nations Human Rights Prize. Front Line Defenders maintains its he adquarters in Dublin\, an EU Office in Brussels\, and regionally-based fie ld staff in the Americas\, Asia\, Africa\, Europe & Central Asia\, and the Middle East. \n\n\n\nCongratulations to the 2026 Front Line Defenders Ann ual Award Winners \n\n\n\nOn behalf of the Irish Arts and Human Rights fes tival\, Smashing Times pay tribute to the Human Rights Defenders to be hon oured in 2026 at the Front Line Defenders Annual Award for Human Rights De fenders at Risk.  Each year Front Line Defenders announces the five winne rs of its top distinction\, the Front Line Defenders Annual Award for Huma n Rights Defenders at Risk. The award was established in 2005 to honour th e work of human rights defenders (HRDs) who are courageously making outsta nding contributions to the promotion and protection of the human rights of others\, often at great personal risk to themselves. \n\n\n\nThe Award fo cuses international attention on the work and struggles of HRDs\, providin g a greater national and international platform to speak about and advocat e for the human rights issues they are defending.  \n\n\n\nLaureates are selected from among scores of candidates who are put forward in a secure\, public nomination process carried out towards the end of each year and Aw ard winners are announced on the day of the Award Ceremony in Dublin the f ollowing year. Laureates receive a modest financial prize\, a protection g rant  and support from Front Line Defenders teams on digital and physical security\, advocacy\, visibility\, well-being and more. More informatio n here \n\n\n\n“These laureates are rays of light in some very dark situ ations of repression\, discrimination and detention. Their steadfast commi tment to human rights provides the solutions we need to bring humanity bac k from the brink\, and to create a better\, more just world. Governments m ust begin to see human rights defenders\, not as a threat to their grasp o n power\, but as positive changemakers who can improve societies and defen d the human rights of their citizens.” Alan Glasgow\, Executive Director \, 2024\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlan G lasgow has worked for 25 years in development\, humanitarian\, and human r ights contexts. He joined as CEO of Front Line Defenders in May 2024\, fro m the position of Regional Director for Asia and Europe with the Washingto n based Aid Agency\, Mercy Corps. Prior to this he served as Mercy Corps ’ European Migration Director. \n\n\n\nAlan has also worked with the Int ernational Rescue Committee in New York and as Country Director in Sierra Leone\, and with GOAL as Country Director in Kenya\, South Sudan and Sudan \, and Director of Global Business Development. \n\n\n\nAlan’s leadershi p experience has focused on work at the frontlines of the world’s most c hallenging human rights environments\, including Afghanistan\, Gaza\, Libe ria\, Myanmar\, Sierra Leone\, South Sudan\, Sudan\, Syria\, Ukraine and Y emen. His career has demonstrated a profound commitment to the rights of t he marginalized and his work has been underpinned by a belief in the princ iples of human rights. \n\n\n\nAlan holds a Master’s Degree from UCD in addition to professional training with Columbia and Harvard Universities. He lives in Dublin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Moynihan\, MA\, she/h er\, is an award-winning author of novels\, poetry\, films and plays\, fro m Dublin\, Ireland. Mary embarked upon her award-winning career as a write r in theatre and film and has garnered much acclaim for her plays\, poetry and short film scripts\, and for creating interdisciplinary artworks comb ining writing and photography presented in galleries and online. She estab lished and became Artistic Director of Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and is Artistic Curator for the annual Dublin A rts and Human Rights festival. Mary has an honours BA in Drama and Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin and an honours Masters in Film Produc tion from TU Dublin. \n\n\n\nAfter raising four children\, now  adults\, Mary dedicated her time to becoming a writer. She writes fiction for young people and adults featuring stories of courage\, laughter\, tragedy\, hap piness\, love\, death and action-packed adventures. Mary pens a series of articles titled Creative Reflections on Arts\, Creativity\, Leadership and Self-Esteem which appear in the Smashing Times International Centre for t he Arts and Equality newsletter and on Mary’s website marymoynihan.ie \n \n\n\nIn her free time Mary loves to spend time with her four adult childr en and hang out with friends.  She swims in the sea all year round. She l oves the ocean\, sky and moon and has a spiritual connection to the Atlant ic Ocean and Irish Sea\, to the environs of Dublin bay and to the mystical landscapes of Valentia Island and the surrounding Iveragh peninsula in Co unty Kerry\, her spiritual home. She is a big fan of the Dublin Gaelic foo tball and hurling teams. \n\n\n\nSmashing Times \n\n\n\nMary is Artistic D irector of Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality w orking collaboratively with artists and over fifty organisations across Ir eland\, Northern Ireland\, Europe and internationally\, using the arts to promote rights and values for all. Company patrons are Sabina Higgins\; Jo an Freeman\, founder of Pieta House\; Ger Ryan\, actor and Tim Pat Coogan\ , writer and historian. Founding patrons were writers Maeve Binchy and Bri an Friel. \n\n\n\nArts and Human Rights Festival \n\n\n\nMary is Artistic Curator for the annual\, international Dublin Arts and Human Rights festiv al implemented by Smashing Times and Front Line Defenders with Amnesty Int ernational\, Fighting Words\, ICCL\, NWCI\, Irish Modern Dance Theatre\, T rócaire\, Poetry Ireland and Irish Pen\, and funded by The Arts Council. The festival highlights the extraordinary work of human rights defenders i n Ireland and around the world\, past and present\, and the role of the ar ts and artists in promoting human rights today. \n\n\n\nAwards \n\n\n\nMar y’s work has won a number of awards\, including the Allianz Business to Arts Special Judges DAA Arts Award at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre\, the inte rnational and prestigious #ArtsAgainstCovid award from the Arts in Health International Foundation and an Arts Council Agility Award. Mary was award ed a Project Award from The Arts Council to write a new work with a range of collaborators titled The Feeling Soul\, inspired by stories of women po ets from ancient and modern Ireland.    \n\n\n\nMary is the author of th e epic spoken word poem  ‘Ode to a Coolock Queen’’\, written from a female perspective and exploring identity\, gender\, violence\, passion\, self-destruction and possible redemption. An attempt as Sylvia Plath says   ‘to be true to my own weirdnesses’. It is an oral storytelling narr ative that is about a broader reflection on what it is to be born out of a working class environment.  This poem is in homage to all people from wo rking-class communities who find their strength and become their own kings and queens like warriors from an ancient past. \n\n\n\nAs a playwright\, Mary’s work includes the highly acclaimed The Woman is Present: Women’ s Stories of WWII co-written with Paul Kennedy\, Fiona Thompson and Féili m James\;  Tales of Love and Loss featuring two monologues selected by Pr esident Michael D Higgins for performance at Áras an Uachtaráin\, Consta nce and Her Friends and Grace and Joe for performance in 2023\; In One Bre ath from the award-winning Testimonies(co-written with Paul Kennedy)\; Sha dow of My Soul and May Our Faces Haunt You. \n\n\n\nMary’s film work inc ludes the hour-long documentary Stories From the Shadows (co-directed with Mark Quinn)\; the short film Tell Them Our Names\,  (directed by Mary\, co-written with Paul Kennedy) inspired by women’s stories of WWII and se lected for the London Eye International Film Festival and Kerry Film Festi val\; the creative documentary Women in an Equal Europe\; the short film C ourageous Women\, inspired by powerful women’s stories from the 1916 to 1923 decade of commemorations period in Irish history\; In Time\, a poem-f ilm created in response to the changing landscape of our world today in a time of pandemic (written by Mary Moynihan\, co-directed with Mark Quinn)\ ; and The Shoah: A Survivor’s Memory – The World’s Legacy\, adapted from the writings of French woman Simone Veil (1927-2017)\, a French lawye r\, politician and feminist\, Holocaust survivor and first female Presiden t of the European Parliament. \n\n\n\nMary has a focus on using historical memory in her artistic practice as inspiration for the creation of origin al artworks. A number of her writings highlight stories of ordinary yet ex traordinary women who stood up for the rights of others with a focus on th e Holocaust\, WWII and the revolutionary period in Irish history. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConor Fortune joined Front Line Defenders in September 2022. As Head of Communications and Events\, he oversees the organisation ’s global communications strategy\, with a focus on supporting the publi c profiles of human rights defenders. Prior to this\, Conor spent 11 years at Amnesty International’s International Secretariat\, where he served as deputy director of crisis response and deputy head of news and media\, and he has also held communications roles at Human Rights Watch and the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. A journalist by trainin g\, he has an M.A. in international relations/peace studies\, is fluent in Spanish and speaks some French and Portuguese. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nBrendan Heade will be performing a powerful piece from Scent of a Woman\ , originally performed by Al Pacino\, exploring the theme of Justice. The scene highlights the importance of standing up for what is right\, finding your voice\, and having the courage to speak out when faced with injustic e. Through this performance\, Brendan brings his passion for acting to lif e while exploring the powerful themes of integrity\, equality and justice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndy Johnson is a Dublin-based actor with a p assion for acting and performing. He has experience working in television\ , including multiple appearances on RTÉ’s Fair City and an appearance in Witness No. 3 for Story Films and Channel 5. He has also taken part in television productions including Name That Tune\, Beat Shazam and Don’ t Forget the Lyrics!. Andy started his acting training at Liberties Colleg e\, where he completed a Drama Foundation course. He then continued his tr aining at the Gaiety School of Acting\, completing three Acting for Camera courses. In 2026\, he also completed Noel Brady’s Intensive Acting Show reel Course with Phoenix Artz Media. Andy has a strong interest in accents and voice work. His accents include Ulster English\, Cockney\, Scouse\, S cottish\, Spanish-accented English\, Modern California\, New York and Sout hern American. He also speaks Spanish. Andy is passionate about continuing to develop his acting skills and gaining more experience in film and tele vision. His dream is to build a professional acting career\, work in film and television\, and inspire others to follow their own dreams and believ e in what they can achieve. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Montpellie r\, France\, to a Belgian father and an English mother\, Sebastien Luthers ’ family moved to Leitrim when he was six years old. He started learning the whistle at around age six or seven and later progressed to the fiddle \, with Michael Clancy in Leitrim\, the man known as ‘the man of a thous and reels’.From those beginnings\, Sebastien’s love of music has bloss omed. He currently teaches French and English in Wilson’s Hospital Schoo l as well as promoting extra-curricular music participation for students\, and is founder of Franco-Hibernian folk group CAS.Sebastien’s album\, T he Lost Violin\, is a collection of tunes he wrote over the last 20 years inspired by the landscape of Leitrim and the Auvergne volcanic peaks\, whe re he lived and toured with a Celtic rock band Oubert . The name of the al bum relates to a custom-made instrument by renowned fiddle maker and All-I reland champion Jim McKillop. It was stolen from Sebastien in Barcelona in 2013\, and serendipitously found and returned to him over 10 years later. The Lost Violin is for sale on Bandcamp and selected outlets\, along with his band CAS’ debut album\, Tonnta na Maidine\, which was released on to ur in the UK\, Ireland and France during summer 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCiara Hayes is a graduate of University College Cork with an MA in Arts Management and Creative Producing. She also holds a teaching diploma from the London College of Music in Drama and Communication\, and a BA Jo int Hons in Drama and Theatre Studies with German. She has a background in theatre and worked for several years as a drama teacher\, later becoming a teacher of social skills for children on the autism spectrum.  \n\n\n\n Since completing her Masters in 2020\, Ciara has worked as a producer and festival administrator for Half Moon Festival (Cork\, 2020) and festival p roducer for Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival (Dublin\, 2020 – prese nt). She works at Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equ ality as the festival producer\, and also works at UCC as a part-time lect urer on the MA Arts Management & Cultural Producing. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T001515Z 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/launch-of-the-eighth-irish-arts-and-hum an-rights-festival-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campai gn=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christening party DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTSTAMP:20260726T041915Z UID:e3dcc966-eaa4-40ae-a5d7-8e3622a7ce1d CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:444 LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T041915Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.poolbegmarina.ie/ END:VEVENT 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/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stories by the Sea – Guided Walk on Stories of Irish Changemaker s in History DTSTART:20261010T093000Z DTEND:20261010T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T181703Z UID:10000724-1791628200-1791633600@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:community 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\nNo Booking Necessary \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Ev ent Details\n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable storytelling walk along th e beautiful coastline overlooking Scotsman’s Bay\, where the sea becomes the backdrop for stories of remarkable Irish changemakers who shaped our history through courage\, creativity\, and compassion. Our guided coastal walk stretches from the iconic Forty Foot Bathing area in Sandycove along the seacoast to the Roger Casement statue in Dun Laoghaire and back again\ , beginning and ending at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery at 30 Sand ycove Road\, Dublin. \n\n\n\nEnjoy one of Dublin’s most beautiful seasca pes blending dramatic coastal views and spectacular scenery with captivati ng stories.  Along the way\, we hear stories of Irish changemakers from I reland and local characters  associated with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown\, in cluding Roger Casement and the extraordinary humanitarian\, Dr Kathleen Ly nn\, reflecting on the different ways people have stood up peacefully for the rights and dignity of others. \n\n\n\nWe reflect on the story of sea s wimming\, from the restored Dún Laoghaire Baths to the famous Forty-Foot bathing area\, and consider the importance of the coast as a place of crea tivity\,  culture and well-being. The tour begins and ends at the Smashin g Times Visual Art Gallery\, where participants can enjoy a vibrant exhibi tion and continue the conversations. After the tour and gallery visit\, yo u can stroll through the urban village of Sandycove and Glasthule\, enjoyi ng the many wonderful shops\, cafés and restaurants. \n\n\n\nCoastal + Ur ban Guided Walks: Information for all walks and tours\n\n\n\nWe offer thre e guided walking trails. \n\n\n\nTwo coastal walks begin and end at theSma shing Times Visual Art Gallery\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Dublin\, A96V9P1 taki ng participants along the seacoast from Sandycove to Dún Laoghaire and ba ck. Walk One: Stories by the Sea – Guided Walk on Stories of Irish Chan gemakers  in History shares stories of Irish Human Rights Defenders in th e past\, while Walk Two: Art by the Sea – Stories of Irish Artists\, Wr iters and Visionaries explores the lives and work of Irish artists. Both walks feature stories of people connected to the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown a rea and bring together arts\, nature and human rights\, while inviting pa rticipants to enjoy the beauty of the coastal landscape. \n\n\n\nWalk Thre e: Walking Through Women’s History 1916–1923 –  Guided Walk through Rathmines and Ranelagh featuring stories of Irish women in history is an urban walking trail beginning outside Swan Leisure Centre\, Rathmines Sq uare\, 161 Rathmines Road Lower\, Dublin\, D06 E6P3\, and ending at the H oly Trinity Church\, Rathmines.  The tour explores the stories and experi ences of women during the revolutionary period of 1916–1923\, highlighti ng their roles\, contributions and often overlooked voices in Irish histor y. \n\n\n\nMeeting Points \n\n\n\n\nWalk One: Stories by the Sea – Guide d Walk on Stories of Irish Changemakers in History\n\n\n\n\nBegin and end indoors at Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Dublin \, A96V9P1 \n\n\n\n\nWalk Two: Art by the Sea – Stories of Irish Artists \, Writers and Visionaries \n\n\n\n\nBegin and end indoors at Smashing Ti mes Visual Art Gallery\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Dublin\, A96V9P1 \n\n\n\n\nWa lk Three: Walking Through Women’s History 1916–1923 –  Guided Walk through Rathmines and Ranelagh featuring stories of Irish women in history \n\n\n\n\nMeeting Point:  Outside Swan Leisure Centre\, Rathmines Square \, 161 Rathmines Road Lower\, Dublin\, D06 E6P3\, and ending at the Holy Trinity Church\, Rathmines.   \n\n\n\nWhat’s included \n\n\n\n\nFully g uided walking tour by experienced local guides.\n\n\n\nFascinating stories \, interesting information and fun facts\n\n\n\nStunning coastal views\n\n \n\nStories of History\, Folklore\, Changemakers and Artists\n\n\n\nInform ation on Local bars and restaurants\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCheck-in details: P lease arrive 15 minutes early to check in\, we aim to depart promptly from the designated departure point.  \n\n\n\nSpecial Requirements:  We aim to tour in all weathers so please wear appropriate clothing.  Moderate fi tness is required as the tour includes some small tracks and uneven footin g. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. As this is an outdoor wal king tour there are limited access to bathrooms.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The tour is open to all. We endeavour to make the tours wheelchair accessi ble. Due to the historic areas on the tour\, wheelchairs\, buggys\, and pu shchairs may be limited in some places.  Moderate fitness required due to the nature walk as it includes walking and uneven ground in places. Limit ed bathroom access whilst on the tour. \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and all associated partner s and personnel accept no responsibility for any injury\, loss\, damage\, accident\, or other incident arising during or in connection with particip ation in any company events either indoor or outdoor including the walking trails. Participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health\, safety\, clothing\, footwear\ , and personal belongings. Participants should follow the guidance of tour facilitators and be aware that outdoor conditions and terrain may be unev en\, wet\, slippery\, or otherwise challenging. \n\n\n\nCancellations \n\n \n\nWhilst we aim to do the tour in all weather\, tour may be restricted o r cancelled in certain weather conditions. Customers will receive a full r efund or credit with 24-hoursnotice of cancellation. Customers will also r eceive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to wea ther or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or i nquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price. \n\n \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:20260915T181703Z 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/stories-by-the-sea-guided-walk-on-stori es-of-irish-changemakers-in-history/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ic s&utm_campaign=dublin-ie 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/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20261010T110000Z DTEND:20261010T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T184717Z UID:event_vpcvzsyjcnbnb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\ , with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and tea and coffee included.\n\nAll lev els of experience and or confidence (or lack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for o ne session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\ n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, and can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\nPlease contact 0863514303 or studio10du blin@gmail.com to ask if we have a spot available for you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T184717Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/vpcvzsyjcnbnb/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=du blin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Demonstration for Palestine – Irish Palestinian Solidar ity Campaign National March DTSTART:20261010T120000Z DTEND:20261010T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T181703Z UID:10000726-1791637200-1791640800@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:community 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\nFree Admission\, No Booking Necessary \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull Even t Details\n\n\n\nJoin the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign as they ma rch from the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin 1 to the Dáil on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 1pm. The disability access point is the corner of D’Oli er Street and College Green. The march is organised to demand sanctions ag ainst the Israeli government in response to the murder of over 73\,000 Pal estinian men\, women\, and children. \n\n\n\nThere will be speakers\, musi c and chants at the march\, and attendees are encouraged to bring family\, friends\, and to make as much noise as possible for those whose voices ar e being silenced in Palestine. \n\n\n\nIreland-Palestine Solidarity Campai gn \n\n\n\nThe Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) exists to mobi lize people in Ireland to support the political\, civil and human rights o f all Palestinians\, and to work for their national and democratic rights including the Right of Return for Palestinian refugees and their descendan ts. \n\n\n\nThe Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) was set up in 2001 by Irish human rights and community activists\, academics\, trade un ionists\, journalists\, and Palestinians living in Ireland. \n\n\n\nThe Ir eland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) are an independent\, broad-base d and multi-faceted\, non-party political organisation\, run by volunteers all committed to helping achieve freedom\, justice\, equality and return for the Palestinian people. \n\n\n\nThe Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campa ign (IPSC)  is a member-based organisation\, funded entirely by membershi p fees\, standing orders\, donations\, and the sale of solidarity items in our shop. We are run by our highly active and committed volunteer members . \n\n\n\nThe IPSC campaigns for freedom for the Palestinian people\, thro ugh raising public awareness about Israel’s settler-colonial regime of a partheid and genocide\, and promoting Boycott\, Divestment and Sanctions ( BDS) as the best means by which people in Ireland can help to bring these crimes to an end\, similar to how Apartheid in South Africa was finally to ppled. \n\n\n\nWorking as part of the Palestinian-led global BDS Movement\ , the IPSC aims to end Irish state\, institutional and business complicity with Israeli apartheid and genocide. To this end we mobilise people on th e streets and online\, and lobby politicians at the local\, national and i nternational level. We also host commemorations\, public talks\, film scre enings\, cultural events\, information stalls\, and other awareness-raisin g events. \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:20260915T181703Z LOCATION:Garden of Remembrance\, Parnell Square E\, Rotunda\, Dublin\, D01 A0F8 URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/national-demonstration-for-palestine-ir ish-palestinian-solidarity-campaign-national-march/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fix Your Bike Session with Cork Community Bikes DTSTART:20261010T130000Z DTEND:20261010T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T001639Z UID:10000544-1791640800-1791651600@crni.ie CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T001639Z LOCATION:Cork Community Bikes URL:https://crni.ie/event/fix-your-bike-session-with-cork-community-bikes/ 2026-10-10/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dumpling Making Experience in Dublin DTSTART:20261010T130000Z DTEND:20261010T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003415Z UID:event_rrgzrtyjcnbnb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Dublin Dumpling Lovers – Hands-On Experience\n**Dumpling Mas terclass: A Unique & Unforgettable Hands-On Dining Experience**\nStep into your personal cooking station\, don your apron\, and get ready for a culi nary adventure. Guided by expert chefs\, you’ll create four distinct typ es of dumplings\, each with a unique filling inspired by the best of Asian cuisine: savory Korean dumplings\, delicate Hong Kong Siu Mai\, and class ic Chinese boiled dumplings.\n\nWhether you love savory fillings or prefer vegetarian-friendly options\, each creation will transport your senses st raight to Asia.\nAfter crafting your dumplings\, you’ll enjoy them in a relaxed setting with a curated Asian-inspired meal. Savor signature dishes like kimchi\, crispy okonomiyaki\, and savory scallion pancakes\, complem ented by the finest Japanese beer—a visual and flavor feast.\n\nAnd here ’s the surprise: one lucky participant will win a special gift to take h ome!!!\n\nThis experience is perfect for a date night\, a celebration\, or a memorable day with loved ones. It’s not just cooking\; it’s about c reating lasting memories in an intimate\, elegant setting.\n\n**Excited to join this incredible dumpling experience? 🥟✨**\n\n🎟️ Spots are filling up fast—**reserve your spot now and don’t miss out!**\n👉 ht tps://www.eventbrite.com/e/dumpling-rolling-masterclass-tickets-1030947219 887?aff=Meetup\n\n⚠️ *Please note: RSVP on Meetup **does NOT** guarant ee your spot. Only those with tickets will be admitted!* LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003415Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/dublin-cooking-lite-meetup-group/events/rrgzrty jcnbnb/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dublin Dumpling Lovers – Hands-On Experience END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:March and Rally for Justice & in Remembrance - Irish Palestine Sol idarity Campaign\, Northern Ireland DTSTART:20261010T130000Z DTEND:20261010T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T181703Z UID:10000727-1791640800-1791644400@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:community 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\nNo Booking Necessary \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nJ oin the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign as they march from the Bisho p Street Courthouse to Guildhall Square on Saturday 10 October 2026. The m arch is organised to demand sanctions against the Israeli government in re sponse to the murder of over 73\,000 Palestinian men\, women\, and childre n. There will be speakers\, music and chants at the march\, and attendees are encouraged to bring family\, friends\, and to make as much noise as po ssible for those whose voices are being silenced in Palestine. \n\n\n\nIre land-Palestine Solidarity Campaign \n\n\n\nThe Ireland-Palestine Solidarit y Campaign exists to mobilize people in Ireland to support the political\, civil and human rights of all Palestinians\, and to work for their nation al and democratic rights including the Right of Return for Palestinian ref ugees and their descendants. The IPSC was set up in 2001 by Irish human ri ghts and community activists\, academics\, trade unionists\, journalists\, and Palestinians living in Ireland. \n\n\n\nWe are an independent\, broad -based and multi-faceted\, non-party political organisation\, run by volun teers all committed to helping achieve freedom\, justice\, equality and re turn for the Palestinian people. \n\n\n\nThe IPSC is a member-based organi sation\, funded entirely by membership fees\, standing orders\, donations\ , and the sale of solidarity items in our shop. We are run by our highly a ctive and committed volunteer members. \n\n\n\nThe IPSC campaigns for free dom for the Palestinian people\, through raising public awareness about Is rael’s settler-colonial regime of apartheid and genocide\, and promoting Boycott\, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) as the best means by which peopl e in Ireland can help to bring these crimes to an end\, similar to how Apa rtheid in South Africa was finally toppled. \n\n\n\nWorking as part of the Palestinian-led global BDS Movement\, the IPSC aims to end Irish state\, institutional and business complicity with Israeli apartheid and genocide. To this end we mobilise people on the streets and online\, and lobby poli ticians at the local\, national and international level. We also host comm emorations\, public talks\, film screenings\, cultural events\, informatio n stalls\, and other awareness-raising events. \n\n\n\nOrganisations Invol ved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Infor mation: LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T181703Z LOCATION:Court House\, Bishop St\, Derry\, BT48 6PY\, United Kingdom URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/march-and-rally-for-justice-in-remembra nce-irish-palestine-solidarity-campaign-northern-ireland/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory by Mary Moynihan DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T181910Z UID:10000722-1791644400-1791648000@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\nArtists\n\n\n\nMary Moynihan\, writer\, poet\, c reator of art and photography.  Artistic Director\, Smashing Times Intern ational Centre for Arts and Equality\, Artistic Curator\, Dublin Internati onal Arts and Human Rights festival. Writer of Memorial Monologues: The Pa th of Memory Parts 1 and II \n\n\n\nLaura O’Leary\, International Events and Promotions Coordinator\, developer and coordinator of Memorial Monolo gues for Front Line Defenders\, Human Rights Curator\, Irish Arts and Huma n Rights festival \n\n\n\nConor Fortune\, Head of Communications and Event s\, Front Line Defenders \n\n\n\nCiara Hayes\, Producer and Performer\, Sm ashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality \n\n\n\nSebast ien Luthers\, musician \n\n\n\nÉanna Ó Brádaigh\, Production Stage Mana ger and MC \n\n\n\nDr Eric Weitz\, Director \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n \n\nMemorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Parts I and II by Mary Moyniha n were commissioned by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts an d Equality and Frontline Defenders and feature a series of powerful monolo gues adapted from the words and stories of brave and inspirational human r ights defenders from around the world who were murdered because of their p eaceful work defending the rights of others.  Each year since 2024\, Sma shing Times and Front Line Defenders have presented a variation of the sho w at the physical Memorial to Human Rights Defenders in the Iveagh Gardens \, Dublin\, designed by Grafton Architects. \n\n\n\nOur presentation for 2 026 feature a live monologue performance from Memorial Monologues: The Pat h of Memory Part II by Mary Moynihan\, presented by Smashing times Interna tional Centre for the Arts and Equality and Front Line Defenders\, perform ed by Ciara Hayes\, and  directed by Dr Eric Weitz.   \n\n\n\nThe monolo gue to be performed tells the story of  Teresa Magueyal (1958 – 2023)\, a woman searcher of disappeared people and a human rights defender from M exico\, accompanied by poetry readings and a workshop talk on stories of p eaceful human rights defenders\, encouraging discussion on active citizens hip\, social inclusion\, and equality. The sessions empower participants t o consider how they can make positive social change and build connections across Dublin. \n\n\n\nThis unique event is presented for two performances only. The first is a live indoor performance  on Friday 9 October 2026\, 7pm\, at the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Centre\, 30 Sandycove R oad\, Dublin\, for the launch of the annual international Irish Arts and H uman Rights festival.  The second performance and talk takes place on Sat urday 10 October\, 3pm\, outdoors at the Iveagh Gardens Dublin\, weather p ermitting. \n\n\n\nThe show was commissioned by Smashing Times and Front L ine Defenders and scripted by Mary Moynihan to pay tribute to the many bra ve and inspirational human rights defenders around the world who have been silence and killed because of their peaceful work defending the rights of others.  \n\n\n\nIveagh Gardens are located on Clonmel Street\, off Harc ourt Street in Dublin 2. Access is by Clonmel Street\, Hatch Street\, and to the rear of the National Concert Hall on Earlsfort Terrace. Please note that there is no wheelchair access through the Concert Hall gate entrance .  Iveagh Gardens was awarded a Green Flag 2022-2023 which is an internat ional bench marking standard for parks and green spaces. Come and join us as we pay tribute to the many brave and inspirational human rights defend ers around the world who have been silence and killed because of their pea ceful work defending the rights of others.  \n\n\n\nHistory of Memorial M onologues: The Path of Memory Parts I and II  \n\n\n\nMemorial Monologues : The Path of Memory Parts I and II by Mary Moynihan were originally commi ssioned by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality a nd Frontline Defenders in 2023 for the annual international Irish Arts and Human Rights festival.  The script features a series of nine powerful mo nologues adapted from the words and stories of nine brave and inspirationa l human rights defenders from around the world who were murdered because o f their peaceful work defending the rights of others.   \n\n\n\nThe full script features monologues on each on the following human rights defender s: \n\n\n\nPart I \n\n\n\n\nLasantha Wickramatunga\, journalist\, Sri Lank a\n\n\n\nNatalya Estemirova\, journalist and human rights defender\, Chech nya\n\n\n\nRaed Fares\, journalist and activist\, Syria\n\n\n\nBety Cariñ o\, activist and women’s rights defender\, Mexico\n\n\n\n\nPart II \n\n\ n\n\nFannyAnn Eddy (1974-2004)\, LGBTIQ+ activist\, Sierra Leone\n\n\n\nDa phne Caruana\, (1964-2017)\, journalist\, columnist and blogger\, Malta\n\ n\n\nRosemary Nelson\, (1958-1999)\, human rights lawyer\, Northern Irelan d\n\n\n\nMarielle Franco (1979-2018)\, human rights activist and elected c ouncil woman\, Brazil\n\n\n\nTeresa Magueyal (1958 – 2023)\, woman searc her of disappeared people and a human rights defender\, Mexico\n\n\n\n\nSi x of these defenders — Natalya Estemirova\, Chechnya\; Lasantha Wickrama tunga\, Sri Lanka\, Raed Fares\, Syria\, Daphne Caruana Galizia\, Malta\, Rosemary Nelson\, Northern Ireland and Marielle Franco\, Brazil — are  remembered on plaques in the physical Memorial to Human Rights Defenders i n the Iveagh Gardens\, Dublin\, designed by Grafton Architects. The memori al is an Ogham garden\, with five standing stones etched with ancient Iris h Ogham script\, each representing a native Irish tree. The space is enclo sed by a crafted metal screen\, on which are plaques\, bearing the words o f the human rights defenders. The physical memorial provides a contemplati ve space to commemorate those silenced for their courage. The memorial was launched by Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney\, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Mary Lawlor and for mer Front Line Defenders Executive Director Andrew Anderson. \n\n\n\nThe I veagh Gardens memorial connects directly to the International Human Rights Defenders Memorial (hrdmemorial.org)\, initiated by Ireland-based Front L ine Defenders\, which documents over 300 killings of human rights defender s worldwide every year — preserving truth and striving for justice. Thes e  killings are bravely documented year after year by organisations acros s the world to preserve the truth and one day\, achieve justice. https://h rdmemorial.org/ \n\n\n\nHuman Rights Defenders listed at the Memorial Monu ment in Iveagh Gardens are: \n\n\n\nCao Shunli \n\n\n\nNatalya Estemirova \n\n\n\nAnna Politkovskaya \n\n\n\nMarielle Franco \n\n\n\nBety Cariňo \n \n\n\nRosemary Nelson \n\n\n\nBerta Caceres \n\n\n\nRazan al-Najjar \n\n\n \nXulhaz Mannan \n\n\n\nRaed Fares \n\n\n\nLasantha Wickrematunga \n\n\n\n Pascal Kabungulu \n\n\n\nAbdul Karim Al-Khaiwani \n\n\n\nDaphne Caruana \n \n\n\nMemorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part I was commissioned and premiered at the fifth annual Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival in 2023 and was performed again in 2024. Part I featured four monologues: Lasanth a Wickramatunga\, journalist\, Sri Lanka\; Natalya Estemirova\, journalist and human rights defender\, Chechnya\; Raed Fares\, journalist and activi st\, Syria and Bety Cariño\, activist and women’s rights defender\, Mex ico.   Part I was performed at the Iveagh Gardens Dublin on 19\, 20\, 21\ , 22 October 2023\, and 18\, 19\, 20 October 2024\, 1pm daily. \n\n\n\nPar t II tells the stories of FannyAnn Eddy (1974-2004)\, LGBTIQ+ activist\, S ierra Leone\; Daphne Caruana\, (1964-2017)\, journalist\, columnist and bl ogger\, Malta\; Rosemary Nelson\, (1958-1999)\, human rights lawyer\, Nort hern Ireland\; Marielle Franco (1979-2018)\, human rights activist and ele cted council woman\, Brazil\; and Teresa Magueyal (1958 – 2023)\, woman searcher of disappeared people and a human rights defender\, Mexico. Part II was performed at the Iveagh Gardens Dublin on 10\, 11 and 12 October 20 25\, 1 and 3pm daily. \n\n\n\nThe show is scripted to be presented either indoors or outdoors. As an outdoor show\, it is presented as a promenade\, ‘walk-in-the-park’ performance blending theatre\, poetry\, and song. This unique show brings audiences through the Iveagh Gardens (Dublin’s s ecret garden\, located close to St Stephen’s Green) to the Human Rights Defenders Memorial monument. The memorial provides a physical space in the heart of Dublin city to recognise and commemorate the lives of the many b rave and inspirational human rights defenders around the world who have be en killed because of their peaceful work defending the rights of others. L eading audiences through Dublin’s hidden garden\, the performance create s a moving encounter with memory\, loss\, resilience\, and the unbreakable spirit of those who stood for justice. \n\n\n\nThe show was commissioned by Smashing Times and Front Line Defenders and scripted by Mary Moynihan t o pay tribute to the many brave and inspirational human rights defenders a round the world who have been silence and killed because of their peaceful work defending the rights of others.  \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Moynihan\, MA\, she/her\, is an award-winning autho r of novels\, poetry\, films and plays\, from Dublin\, Ireland. Mary embar ked upon her award-winning career as a writer in theatre and film and has garnered much acclaim for her plays\, poetry and short film scripts\, and for creating interdisciplinary artworks combining writing and photography presented in galleries and online. She established and became Artistic Dir ector of Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and is Artistic Curator for the annual Dublin Arts and Human Rights festival. Mary has an honours BA in Drama and Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin and an honours Masters in Film Production from TU Dublin. \n\n\n\nA fter raising four children\, now  adults\, Mary dedicated her time to bec oming a writer. She writes fiction for young people and adults featuring s tories of courage\, laughter\, tragedy\, happiness\, love\, death and acti on-packed adventures. Mary pens a series of articles titled Creative Refle ctions on Arts\, Creativity\, Leadership and Self-Esteem which appear in t he Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality newslette r and on Mary’s website marymoynihan.ie \n\n\n\nIn her free time Mary lo ves to spend time with her four adult children and hang out with friends.   She swims in the sea all year round. She loves the ocean\, sky and moon and has a spiritual connection to the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea\, to t he environs of Dublin bay and to the mystical landscapes of Valentia Islan d and the surrounding Iveragh peninsula in County Kerry\, her spiritual ho me. She is a big fan of the Dublin Gaelic football and hurling teams. \n\n \n\nSmashing Times \n\n\n\nMary is Artistic Director of Smashing Times Int ernational Centre for the Arts and Equality working collaboratively with a rtists and over fifty organisations across Ireland\, Northern Ireland\, Eu rope and internationally\, using the arts to promote rights and values for all. Company patrons are Sabina Higgins\; Joan Freeman\, founder of Pieta House\; Ger Ryan\, actor and Tim Pat Coogan\, writer and historian. Found ing patrons were writers Maeve Binchy and Brian Friel. \n\n\n\nArts and Hu man Rights Festival \n\n\n\nMary is Artistic Curator for the annual\, inte rnational Dublin Arts and Human Rights festival implemented by Smashing Ti mes and Front Line Defenders with Amnesty International\, Fighting Words\, ICCL\, NWCI\, Irish Modern Dance Theatre\, Trócaire\, Poetry Ireland and Irish Pen\, and funded by The Arts Council. The festival highlights the e xtraordinary work of human rights defenders in Ireland and around the worl d\, past and present\, and the role of the arts and artists in promoting h uman rights today. \n\n\n\nAwards \n\n\n\nMary’s work has won a number o f awards\, including the Allianz Business to Arts Special Judges DAA Arts Award at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre\, the international and prestigious #Ar tsAgainstCovid award from the Arts in Health International Foundation and an Arts Council Agility Award. Mary was awarded a Project Award from The A rts Council to write a new work with a range of collaborators titled The F eeling Soul\, inspired by stories of women poets from ancient and modern I reland.    \n\n\n\nMary is the author of the epic spoken word poem  ‘ Ode to a Coolock Queen’’\, written from a female perspective and explo ring identity\, gender\, violence\, passion\, self-destruction and possibl e redemption. An attempt as Sylvia Plath says  ‘to be true to my own we irdnesses’. It is an oral storytelling narrative that is about a broader reflection on what it is to be born out of a working class environment.  This poem is in homage to all people from working-class communities who find their strength and become their own kings and queens like warriors fr om an ancient past. \n\n\n\nAs a playwright\, Mary’s work includes the h ighly acclaimed The Woman is Present: Women’s Stories of WWII co-written with Paul Kennedy\, Fiona Thompson and Féilim James\;  Tales of Love an d Loss featuring two monologues selected by President Michael D Higgins fo r performance at Áras an Uachtaráin\, Constance and Her Friends and Grac e and Joe for performance in 2023\; In One Breath from the award-winning T estimonies(co-written with Paul Kennedy)\; Shadow of My Soul and May Our F aces Haunt You. \n\n\n\nMary’s film work includes the hour-long document ary Stories From the Shadows (co-directed with Mark Quinn)\; the short fil m Tell Them Our Names\,  (directed by Mary\, co-written with Paul Kennedy ) inspired by women’s stories of WWII and selected for the London Eye In ternational Film Festival and Kerry Film Festival\; the creative documenta ry Women in an Equal Europe\; the short film Courageous Women\, inspired b y powerful women’s stories from the 1916 to 1923 decade of commemoration s period in Irish history\; In Time\, a poem-film created in response to t he changing landscape of our world today in a time of pandemic (written by Mary Moynihan\, co-directed with Mark Quinn)\; and The Shoah: A Survivor ’s Memory – The World’s Legacy\, adapted from the writings of French woman Simone Veil (1927-2017)\, a French lawyer\, politician and feminist \, Holocaust survivor and first female President of the European Parliamen t. \n\n\n\nMary has a focus on using historical memory in her artistic pra ctice as inspiration for the creation of original artworks. A number of he r writings highlight stories of ordinary yet extraordinary women who stood up for the rights of others with a focus on the Holocaust\, WWII and the revolutionary period in Irish history. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConor F ortune joined Front Line Defenders in September 2022. As Head of Communica tions and Events\, he oversees the organisation’s global communications strategy\, with a focus on supporting the public profiles of human rights defenders. Prior to this\, Conor spent 11 years at Amnesty International ’s International Secretariat\, where he served as deputy director of cri sis response and deputy head of news and media\, and he has also held comm unications roles at Human Rights Watch and the UN Office of the High Commi ssioner for Human Rights. A journalist by training\, he has an M.A. in int ernational relations/peace studies\, is fluent in Spanish and speaks some French and Portuguese. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Montpellier\, F rance\, to a Belgian father and an English mother\, Sebastien Luthers’ f amily moved to Leitrim when he was six years old. He started learning the whistle at around age six or seven and later progressed to the fiddle\, wi th Michael Clancy in Leitrim\, the man known as ‘the man of a thousand r eels’.From those beginnings\, Sebastien’s love of music has blossomed. He currently teaches French and English in Wilson’s Hospital School as well as promoting extra-curricular music participation for students\, and is founder of Franco-Hibernian folk group CAS.Sebastien’s album\, The Lo st Violin\, is a collection of tunes he wrote over the last 20 years inspi red by the landscape of Leitrim and the Auvergne volcanic peaks\, where he lived and toured with a Celtic rock band Oubert . The name of the album r elates to a custom-made instrument by renowned fiddle maker and All-Irelan d champion Jim McKillop. It was stolen from Sebastien in Barcelona in 2013 \, and serendipitously found and returned to him over 10 years later.The L ost Violin is for sale on Bandcamp and selected outlets\, along with his b and CAS’ debut album\, Tonnta na Maidine\, which was released on tour in the UK\, Ireland and France during summer 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\nCiara Hayes is a graduate of University College Cork with an MA in Arts Management and Creative Producing. She also holds a teaching diploma from the London College of Music in Drama and Communication\, and a BA Joint H ons in Drama and Theatre Studies with German. She has a background in thea tre and worked for several years as a drama teacher\, later becoming a tea cher of social skills for children on the autism spectrum.  \n\n\n\nSince completing her Masters in 2020\, Ciara has worked as a producer and festi val administrator for Half Moon Festival (Cork\, 2020) and festival produc er for Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival (Dublin\, 2020 – present). She works at Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality as the festival producer\, and also works at UCC as a part-time lecturer on the MA Arts Management & Cultural Producing. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181910Z LOCATION:Iveagh Gardens\, St Stephen's Green\, Dublin 2\, D02 HX65 URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/memorial-monologues-the-path-of-memory- by-mary-moynihan/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dubl in-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Wide the Doors: The Power of Conscience and Endurance DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T181910Z UID:10000762-1791644400-1791651600@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:arts 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\nArtists\n\n\n\nMahvash Sabet\, Poet\, Writer a nd former educator \n\n\n\nRoja Fazaeli\, Established Professor of Law and Islamic Studies\, Irish Centre for Human Rights\, University of Galway \n \n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nIn March 2008\, Mahvash Sabet was summoned by Iran’s Intelligence Bureau in Mashhad to discuss the burial arrangem ents for a member of the Bahá’í community. She told her husband that s he would be home in Tehran that evening. Instead\, she would spend the nex t ten years in prison. \n\n\n\nSabet was one of the seven members of the Y árán-i-Irán\, the group that served as the informal leadership of Iran ’s persecuted Bahá’í community. In the months that followed her arre st\, the other members were also detained. \n\n\n\nIn its 2024 report\, ‘The Boot on My Neck’\, Human Rights Watch described the systematic an d systemic persecution of Bahá’í women\, children and men in Iran as a mounting to the crime against humanity of persecution. \n\n\n\nSabet’s m emoir\, Open Wide the Doors\, documents her first ten months in captivity\ , offering an extraordinary account of life behind Iran’s prison walls. Yet this is more than a story of imprisonment. Sabet writes with remarkabl e compassion about her fellow prisoners\, including thieves and prostitute s\, as well as the guards and interrogators who hold power over her. \n\n\ n\nMahvash Sabet was described by Irish poet Michael Longley as the Songbi rd of Iran and the beautiful\, uplifting voice of this songbird rings out throughout Open Wide the Doors. Here her testimony reveals a profound unde rstanding of human nature and an unshakeable belief in the resilience of t he human spirit. Even when freedom is taken away\, she shows that an indiv idual can refuse to surrender their conscience\, dignity or capacity for c ompassion. \n\n\n\nThis event will share extracts and reflections from Ope n Wide the Doors\, using Sabet’s experience to explore questions of huma n rights and\, more deeply\, the extraordinary courage required to maintai n one’s humanity under conditions designed to destroy it. \n\n\n\nAt a t ime when the voices of those imprisoned for their beliefs and convictions remain at risk of being silenced\, Mahvash Sabet’s story offers both a w itness and a challenge. It reminds us that even behind prison walls\, the human conscience cannot be imprisoned. \n\n\n\nAs the Financial Times wrot e of Open Wide the Doors\, Sabet’s testimony “reinforces the power of individual conscience and endurance as the only way forward.” \n\n\n\nTh e entire event is based on the memoir of a prisoner of conscience in Iran and offers an opportunity to learn about Mahvash Sabet’s experiences as a prisoner and as a human being and to explore important issues regarding human rights. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by the Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs \n\n\n\nPart of the work of the Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs is a commitment to promoting human rights\, equality\, and the di gnity of every person. This work is rooted in a central Bahá’í belief: that the welfare of every part of humanity is inextricably bound up with the welfare of the whole. Because\, as Nobel Laureate Dr Shirin Ebadi has put it: “Discrimination and injustice can spread like a virus in society . Injustice to you is the first step of injustice to me.” \n\n\n\nThroug h initiatives such as Open Wide the Doors: The Power of Conscience and End urance and the Our Story Is One exhibition – which commemorates the ten Bahá’í women executed in Shiraz in 1983 and has to date been staged in Dublin\, Cork\, Ennis\, and Kilkenny – the Office seeks to foster great er awareness of human rights and the importance of standing against injust ice wherever it occurs. \n\n\n\nArtist & Speaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\nM ahvash Sabet\n\n\n\n\n\nMahvash Sabet is an internationally recognised poe t\, writer and former educator. She is a prisoner of conscience in Iran\, condemned for being a follower of the Bahá’í Faith. Over the past twen ty years\, she has been incarcerated in four Iranian prisons\, arrested on three separate occasions and held for thirty months without trial. She ha s twice been given ten-year sentences because of her beliefs\, the first t ime in 2008 and most recently in 2022. In May 2025\, there was a call at t he European Parliament for her unconditional release\, on humanitarian gro unds. It has\, until now\, been ignored. \n\n\n\nBorn in Ardestan on 4 Feb ruary 1952\, Mahvash grew up in the provincial town of Zavareh\, where she was first exposed to fanaticism and prejudice against the Bahá’í Fait h as a child. When she was about ten years old\, her family moved from the provinces to the capital\, enabling her to continue her education in Tehr an. A bright student with a flair for poetry\, she later received a bachel or’s degree in social sciences at Reyhan University\, and embarked on a teaching career soon after her marriage to Siyávash Sabet on 21 May 1973. After several years\, she became the principal of 21 Farvardín\, a prest igious school in District 13 of Tehran\, and later directed the school of Tehran’s Air Force Base personnel. She was also invited to serve on the National Literacy Committee of Iran\, as a respected education professiona l.  \n\n\n\nBut everything changed\, for Mahvash and many others\, when t he Islamic Republic came to power in 1979. It changed catastrophically for the 350\,000 Bahá’ís\, members of the largest religious minority in t he country.  \n\n\n\nThe Songbird of Iran \n\n\n\nMahvash has been repeat edly targeted by Iranian authorities under false charges like espionage an d propaganda against the state. After her arrest in  2008\, she was sente nced to 20 years in prison. During her time in the notorious Evin Prison\,   she wrote verses on small scraps of paper that were smuggled out and pu blished as Prison Poems. \n\n\n\nIn 2017\, she was named the PEN Internati onal Writer of Courage and was released after a reduced 10-year term.  Am idst a wider crackdown on the community\, she was re-arrested in July 2022 and given another 10-year prison sentence following an unfair trial. \n\n \n\nIn 2017\,  Mahvash was chosen as the winner of the PEN Pinter Prize f or a Writer of Courage by fellow poet Michael Longley (1939-2025).  Mahva sh was described by Irish poet Michael Longley as the Songbird of Iran.   Mahvash is an Honorary Member of English PEN. According to English Pen\, M ahvash began writing poetry in prison\, and a collection of her prison poe ms was translated into English and published in 2013. Two more volumes of poems رها (A Tale of Love – More Prison Poems) and حکایت عا شقی (Love Story) were published in 2019 and 2021. \n\n\n\nMahvash Sabe t is now internationally recognized for her work as an Iranian poet\, form er educator\, and prominent human rights defender and as one of the Bahá ’í Seven\, a group of community leaders who served on an informal commi ttee called the Yaran-i-Iran (Friends of Iran) to manage the affairs of th e heavily persecuted Bahá’í minority in Iran. \n\n\n\nSabet has faced severe health complications exacerbated by torture and harsh prison condit ions. Following an open-heart surgery\, she was placed under medical furlo ugh/house arrest in Tehran to recover\, though she remains under constant threat of being sent back to prison. Numerous organisations have called fo r her unconditional release. \n\n\n\nHer deeply moving prison memoir\, Ope n Wide the Doors – A Memoir of Faith\, Hope and Freedom in Iran\, detail s her journey of endurance\, hope\, and unwavering faith.  The book is de scribed as a courageous memoir from a prize-winning poet and prisoner of c onscience in Iran.  \n\n\n\nMahvash Sabet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoja Fazaeli\, Trinity College DublinFennell Photography 2022\n\n\n\n\n\nRoja Fazaeli is an Established Professor of Law and Islamic Studies at the Irish Centre f or Human Rights\, University of Galway. Professor Fazaeli has published wi dely on the subjects of women’s rights in Iran\, the relationship betwee n human rights and religion\, women’s religious authorities and Islamic feminisms. \n\n\n\nAs a recipient of a European Research Council Consolida tor Grant\, she is the principal investigator of a five-year project (2023 -2028) on Building Conceptual and Methodological Expertise for the Study o f Gender\, Agency\, and Authority in Islam (BILQIS). \n\n\n\nProfessor Faz aeli is a member of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions-funded project inve stigating the nature of hate in society (NETHATE). She additionally serves as the chairperson of the board of directors of the Immigrant Council of Ireland. Roja is also a member of the board of directors for Front Line De fenders\, Scholars at Risk Europe and Iran Academia\, as well as being a m ember of the editorial board of Religion and Human Rights. \n\n\n\nBefore joining University of Galway\, Roja was Professor in Islamic Civilisations at Trinity College Dublin\, where she was a Fellow of the College\, and s erved as the Warden of Trinity Hall\, a residential learning community of more than 900 students. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partn er Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181910Z LOCATION:National Bahá’í Centre\, 24 Burlington Road\, Dublin\, D04 FP 93 URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-wide-the-doors-the-power-of-consci ence-and-endurance/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=du blin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:📚 Books & Social 🍸 DTSTART:20261010T160000Z DTEND:20261010T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T191546Z UID:event_316541217@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:20260913T191546Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hzxiwxve/events/316541217/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dubliners: Joys of Reading END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In Conversation:  Mary Moynihan with Mary Lawlor\, Human Rights D efender DTSTART:20261010T180000Z DTEND:20261010T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T181703Z UID:10000728-1791658800-1791666000@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES: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\nMary Lawlor\, award-winning Human Rights Defender\; former UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of h uman rights defenders\; former Director and Chair of Amnesty International Ireland\; and a founder and former Director of Front Line Defenders \n\n\ n\nMary Moynihan\, Writer\, Poet\, Creator of Art and Photography\, Artist ic Director\, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equalit y\, Arts Curator for the annual International Irish Arts and Human Rights festival.  Mary is a Curator and Artist on the Irish in Resistance during World War II Installation \n\n\n\nCiara Hayes\, Producer\, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality. MC for the Conversation \ n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nJoin writer and artist Mary Moynihan in c onversation with renowned\, award-winning human rights defender Mary Lawlo r on the vital role of defending human rights in today’s world.  The ev ent takes place at the Smashing Times Centre for the Arts + Human Rights\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Dublin. Saturday\, on Saturday 10 October 2026\, 7pm\ , presented for the annual international Irish Arts + Human Rights Festiva l. Drawing on decades of experience as a campaigner and her work supportin g human rights defenders across the globe\, Mary will reflect on the chall enges\, resilience\, and hope that shape the ongoing struggle for justice\ , dignity\, and freedom. This engaging public event offers a unique opport unity to hear first-hand from one of Ireland’s leading voices for human rights. \n\n\n\nMary Lawlor has dedicated her career to defending the righ ts of people around the world. She formerly served as the UN Special Rappo rteur on the situation of human rights defenders and is a former Director and Chair of Amnesty International Ireland and a founder and former Direct or of Front Line Defenders\, the international organisation dedicated to p rotecting human rights defenders at risk worldwide. \n\n\n\nSmashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South FM \n\n\n\nBroadcast 8 Jul y + 15 July  2026\, 6-7pm \n\n\n\nIn Conversation:  Listen to an intervi ew with Mary Lawlor\, Human Rights Defender on the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show \n\n\n\nOn this show\, presenter Mary Moynihan is sharing news about the first-ever Kerry Arts and Human Rights Festival ta king place on the 18 and 19 July 2026 in Cahersiveen and Valentia Island\, county Kerry\, along with details of two open calls for this year’s ann ual International Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival taking place from t he 9 to 18  October 2026. For details go to smashingtimes.ie. \n\n\n\nThe feature guest interview is with award-winning human rights defender Mary Lawlor who has dedicated her career to defending the rights of people arou nd the world. Mary formerly served as the UN Special Rapporteur on the sit uation of human rights defenders and is an Adjunct Professor of Business a nd Human Rights in the School of Business at Trinity College Dublin. She i s a former Director and Chair of Amnesty International Ireland and is the founder\, former Director\, and former board member of Fron Line Defenders \, an organisation dedicated to protecting human rights defenders at risk worldwide. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary was na med the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human right s defenders in March 2020. She is the former Executive Director of Front Line Defenders\, an organisation she established in 2001 to meet the immed iate security and protection needs of human rights defenders at risk aroun d the world.  Mary is widely respected in the international human rights movement and has been a leading figure in developing rapid response mechan isms and institutional responses for HRDs.  Prior to Front Line Defenders \, Mary was Director of the Irish Section of Amnesty International from 19 88 to 2000. She became a Board member in 1975 and was elected Chair from 1 983 to 1987. Mary was awarded the Irish Life WMB Social Entrepreneur of th e Year Award in 2008. In 2011\, she received the Irish Tatler Woman of the Year Special Recognition Award.  In 2014\, Mary was awarded the French i nsignia of Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur and a n honorary degree of Doctor in Laws from Trinity College Dublin. In 2015\, she was appointed Adjunct Professor in the School of Business Trinity Col lege Dublin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Moynihan\, MA\, she/her\, is an award-winning author of novels\, poetry\, films and plays\, from Dubli n\, Ireland. Mary embarked upon her award-winning career as a writer in th eatre and film and has garnered much acclaim for her plays\, poetry and sh ort film scripts\, and for creating interdisciplinary artworks combining w riting and photography presented in galleries and online. She established and became Artistic Director of Smashing Times International Centre for th e Arts and Equality and is Artistic Curator for the annual Dublin Arts and Human Rights festival. Mary has an honours BA in Drama and Theatre Studie s from Trinity College Dublin and an honours Masters in Film Production fr om TU Dublin. \n\n\n\nAfter raising four children\, now  adults\, Mary de dicated her time to becoming a writer. She writes fiction for young people and adults featuring stories of courage\, laughter\, tragedy\, happiness\ , love\, death and action-packed adventures. Mary pens a series of article s titled Creative Reflections on Arts\, Creativity\, Leadership and Self-E steem which appear in the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality newsletter and on Mary’s website marymoynihan.ie \n\n\n\nI n her free time Mary loves to spend time with her four adult children and hang out with friends.  She swims in the sea all year round. She loves th e ocean\, sky and moon and has a spiritual connection to the Atlantic Ocea n and Irish Sea\, to the environs of Dublin bay and to the mystical landsc apes of Valentia Island and the surrounding Iveragh peninsula in County Ke rry\, her spiritual home. She is a big fan of the Dublin Gaelic football a nd hurling teams. \n\n\n\nSmashing Times \n\n\n\nMary is Artistic Director of Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality working collaboratively with artists and over fifty organisations across Ireland\, Northern Ireland\, Europe and internationally\, using the arts to promote rights and values for all. Company patrons are Sabina Higgins\; Joan Free man\, founder of Pieta House\; Ger Ryan\, actor and Tim Pat Coogan\, write r and historian. Founding patrons were writers Maeve Binchy and Brian Frie l. \n\n\n\nArts and Human Rights Festival \n\n\n\nMary is Artistic Curator for the annual\, international Dublin Arts and Human Rights festival impl emented by Smashing Times and Front Line Defenders with Amnesty Internatio nal\, Fighting Words\, ICCL\, NWCI\, Irish Modern Dance Theatre\, Trócair e\, Poetry Ireland and Irish Pen\, and funded by The Arts Council. The fes tival highlights the extraordinary work of human rights defenders in Irela nd and around the world\, past and present\, and the role of the arts and artists in promoting human rights today. \n\n\n\nAwards \n\n\n\nMary’s w ork has won a number of awards\, including the Allianz Business to Arts Sp ecial Judges DAA Arts Award at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre\, the internation al and prestigious #ArtsAgainstCovid award from the Arts in Health Interna tional Foundation and an Arts Council Agility Award. Mary was awarded a Pr oject Award from The Arts Council to write a new work with a range of coll aborators titled The Feeling Soul\, inspired by stories of women poets fro m ancient and modern Ireland.    \n\n\n\nMary is the author of the epic spoken word poem  ‘Ode to a Coolock Queen’’\, written from a female perspective and exploring identity\, gender\, violence\, passion\, self-d estruction and possible redemption. An attempt as Sylvia Plath says  ‘t o be true to my own weirdnesses’. It is an oral storytelling narrative t hat is about a broader reflection on what it is to be born out of a workin g class environment.  This poem is in homage to all people from working-c lass communities who find their strength and become their own kings and qu eens like warriors from an ancient past. \n\n\n\nAs a playwright\, Mary’ s work includes the highly acclaimed The Woman is Present: Women’s Stori es of WWII co-written with Paul Kennedy\, Fiona Thompson and Féilim James \;  Tales of Love and Loss featuring two monologues selected by President Michael D Higgins for performance at Áras an Uachtaráin\, Constance and Her Friends and Grace and Joe for performance in 2023\; In One Breath fro m the award-winning Testimonies(co-written with Paul Kennedy)\; Shadow of My Soul and May Our Faces Haunt You. \n\n\n\nMary’s film work includes t he hour-long documentary Stories From the Shadows (co-directed with Mark Q uinn)\; the short film Tell Them Our Names\,  (directed by Mary\, co-writ ten with Paul Kennedy) inspired by women’s stories of WWII and selected for the London Eye International Film Festival and Kerry Film Festival\; t he creative documentary Women in an Equal Europe\; the short film Courageo us Women\, inspired by powerful women’s stories from the 1916 to 1923 de cade of commemorations period in Irish history\; In Time\, a poem-film cre ated in response to the changing landscape of our world today in a time of pandemic (written by Mary Moynihan\, co-directed with Mark Quinn)\; and T he Shoah: A Survivor’s Memory – The World’s Legacy\, adapted from th e writings of French woman Simone Veil (1927-2017)\, a French lawyer\, pol itician and feminist\, Holocaust survivor and first female President of th e European Parliament. \n\n\n\nMary has a focus on using historical memory in her artistic practice as inspiration for the creation of original artw orks. A number of her writings highlight stories of ordinary yet extraordi nary women who stood up for the rights of others with a focus on the Holoc aust\, WWII and the revolutionary period in Irish history. \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:20260915T181703Z 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/in-conversation-mary-moynihan-with-mary -lawlor-human-rights-defender/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_ campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:😻Social Singles Salsa Dance 🎉Party 🎊 - Make New Friends 👫 (+ Salsa Class) DTSTART:20261010T193000Z DTEND:20261011T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T004659Z UID:event_316434938@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Dublin Hiking & Social Events\nMake New Friends💏! This Even t is a large Monthly Social Salsa Dance Party 🎉🎊🎇 & Dance Show fo r Salsa Dancers and for New Solo people who want to learn Salsa dancing.\n \nThis Salsa Dance Party will be held in a large hall. There is Bar facili ties\, cheaper drinks and toilets are avaliable. Time of Dance Party from about 9.30pm/10pm. till after 1 am.\n\nDRESS: NEAT DRESS. MAKE YOURSELF LO OK GOOD.😆\n\n(Salsa Dance class lesson from 8.45pm to 9.30pm.). There a re Salsa Social Dance Classes on Thursday evenings for those who like to l earn or improve Salsa dancing.\n\nThe entrance fee for the Salsa Party AND class is either €10 or 15 euros cash at the Door depending on DJ or if any show at the time. This is very good value. Place of large Hall is in D ublin 8. There is a large Free Car Parking at the back also. Dublin Bus 2 mins walk. There will be many other solo people attending from all around Ireland beside this meetup who already know this venue. In the past Social Salsa Dance Parties\, over 270 people attended.\n\nPlease Note: Salsa Dan cing involves people touching each other during dancing and classes.\n\nht tps://youtu.be/DWir_XczIE8?is=YWe0j-H3tECeWaQx\n\nhttps://youtu.be/iyLdoQG BchQ?feature=shared\n\nSo if you are Solo\, like Social Dancing\, meeting new people and or like a free lesson to start learning Salsa dancing\, RSV P and I will send you the Dance Party Address Details on the day of the ev ent. Many people come solo\, so do not worry\, come solo or bring your fri ends with you and enjoy the great Latino music and social Salsa dancing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T004659Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/dublin-hiking-out-door-events/events/316434938/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dublin Hiking & Social Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Racing Format - dinghies DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20260730T202037Z UID:61137bfc-08c0-492a-9dee-3e9a507783b7 CATEGORIES:free,sports DESCRIPTION:Event SSC: Free Racing Format - dinghies | HW: 12:45:00 (4.19 m) | Sunset: 18:37:00 LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202037Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Home : Skerries Sailing Club X-SOURCE-URL:https://skerriessailingclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cinema Breakfast DTSTART:20261011T100000Z DTEND:20261011T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T153142Z UID:event_312316964@meetup.com CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:The Cinema Breakfast Club\nMovie to be announced soon - LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153142Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/cinema-breakfast-club/events/312316964/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:The Cinema Breakfast Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Workshop on Feminist Utopias DTSTART:20261011T140000Z DTEND:20261011T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T121740Z UID:10000764-1791730800-1791741600@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:education 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\nTickets free\, but recommended donation of €15/€20 on the da y \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nEkaterina Schalmann\, Theatre Artist\ , Drama Teacher\, Researcher \n\n\n\nEvdokia Romanova (aka Dunia)\, Inters ectional Feminist\, Community Artist\, and Human Rights Activist \n\n\n\nF ull Event Details\n\n\n\nIn a world marked by the rise of authoritarianism \, catastrophic climate change\, ongoing wars\, political violence\, and m ultiple intersecting crises\, it can become increasingly difficult to imag ine a future beyond survival. We are constantly confronted with narratives of collapse\, uncertainty\, and fear. These realities can disconnect us f rom one another\, fragment our communities\, and make it difficult to beli eve that other ways of living are possible. Yet\, in moments of crisis\, t he ability to imagine becomes a radical and necessary community practice. \n\n\n\nWhat if we allowed ourselves to dream? What might our futures look like if we placed care\, solidarity\, equality\, pleasure\, ecological an d social justice\, and collective liberation at their centre? \n\n\n\nThe workshop Feminist Utopias places these questions at the forefront. Through applied theatre\, embodied practices\, and other interactive and creative formats\, participants are invited to step into alternative feminist futu res and explore the worlds that could exist beyond the present. Rather tha n understanding utopia as a perfect or fixed destination\, we approach it as a creative process\, a time travel to explore a shared rehearsal for th e possible. Feminist utopics offers permission to challenge what we have b een taught to consider inevitable. They enable us to question dominant sys tems of power and to imagine societies organised around different values. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will experiment with the so-called unrealistic reali ties\, magical characters\, queer relationships\, far away spaces\, and fo rms of collective life we are yet to discover. Through play and performanc e\, we will ask not only what kind of world do we want? But what would bec ome possible if gendered hierarchies\, patriarchal structures\, racism\, e xploitation\, and extractive relationships with the Earth no longer define d our everyday lives? The workshop is an invitation to reimagine\, rewrite \, and rehearse the contemporary world. It is a space for collective dream ing\, but also for critical reflection: to recognise that imagining anothe r future is itself a political act. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to bring your ex periences\, questions\, desires\, contradictions\, and wildest visions. To gether\, we will create fragments of feminist futures and develop our own proposals for worlds that have not yet come into being. \n\n\n\nThe worksh op promotes a human rights agenda by creating a participatory space to ima gine societies grounded in equality\, dignity\, freedom\, care\, solidarit y\, and collective liberation. The workshop also understands the right to participate\, to express oneself\, to be heard\, and to collectively shape visions of the future as essential dimensions of human rights. Its inclus ive and creative methodology encourages participants to bring diverse expe riences\, identities\, desires\, and perspectives into a shared process of reflection and dialogue. \n\n\n\nAll in all\, the workshop frames imagina tion as a form of civic and political participation: a way to challenge wh at is presented as inevitable and to rehearse more just\, inclusive\, femi nist\, and sustainable futures. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by FemLink Collective AT \n\n\n\nFemLink is a queer feminist migrant collective dedi cated to challenging oppression and discrimination. We create inclusive\, horizontal spaces—virtual\, physical\, and public—where diverse identi ties come together to heal\, connect\, and foster solidarity.  Rooted in creativity and care\, we envision a future where queer\, feminist\, migran t\, and curious individuals can move from othering to belonging\, bridging communities and empowering each other to simply be. We are active in expl oring the fields of collective care\, craftivism and feminist resistance. \n\n\n\nFemLink are a visiting collective attending the Irish Arts and Hum an Rights Festival 2026. They are based in Vienna\, Austria. \n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\nEkaterina Schalmann works at the intersecti on of art\, activism\, and community organising. Since 2020\, she is a par ticipatory theater artist and co-directs the theater collective Resilient Revolt. At Theater of the Oppressed Vienna she works as a drama teacher in schools and as a researcher in applied theater projects. She studied poli tical economy\, international relations and social ecology in Germany\, th e UK and Austria. \n\n\n\nEvdokia Romanova (aka Dunia) is an intersectiona l feminist\, community artist\, and human rights activist. Her practice br ings together artivism\, theatre\, collective care\, and social justice\, exploring how creative and participatory practices can become tools for re sistance\, connection\, and social change. She has worked extensively on s exual and reproductive health and rights\, queer feminist resistance\, and the sustainability of radical activist communities. Her artistic practice is particularly rooted in theatre-based approaches. Dunia currently coord inates the Women in Development Europe network (WIDE Austria) and is a co- founder of the FemLink collective. \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partne r Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T121740Z 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/workshop-on-feminist-utopias-2/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In Conversation: Voices of Peace - The Gathering DTSTART:20261011T180000Z DTEND:20261011T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T181910Z UID:10000729-1791745200-1791752400@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\nJessica Rodrigues\, Multidis ciplinary Artist \n\n\n\nGillian Lambe\, Visual Artist \n\n\n\nViktoriia Y evsiukova\, Visual Artist \n\n\n\nHina Khan\, Visual Artist \n\n\n\nFeilim James\, Write and Poet\, Editor of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal \n\n\n\nMary Moynihan\, Writer\, Poet\, Creator of Art a nd Photography \n\n\n\nAmna Walayat\, Visual Artist \n\n\n\nFull Event Det ails\n\n\n\nVoices of Peace – The Gathering is an interactive event brin ging together artists and audiences for discussion\, reflection\, and an e xploration of shared perspectives on peace\, equality and human rights thr ough contemporary artistic expression. Join us for an entertaining in-conv ersation event titled Voices of Peace – The Gathering featuring discussi on\, poetry\, storytelling\, and curated artist talks\, with artists prese nting on their artistic practice and artworks on display at the Smashing T imes Visual Art Gallery\, followed by and a Q and A session with the audie nce. Voices of Peace – The Gathering takes place on Sunday 11 October\, 7-9pm at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Sandy cove\, Dublin A96V9P1. \n\n\n\nThis event features creative presentations by Voices of Peace Artists as they reflect on their creative journeys\, th e inspirations behind their work\, and the theme of Voices of Peace\, expl oring the role of the arts in promoting equality\, human rights\, and dive rsity worldwide.  \n\n\n\nVoices of Peace Artists are creators whose work highlights or touches on themes of peace\, equality and human rights thro ugh powerful artistic expression\, sparking dialogue and new visions for t he future.  The Voices of Peace Visual Art Exhibition is currently on dis play at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery where our event takes place\ , supported by dlr County Council Universal Grants Scheme. \n\n\n\nThe eve ning is facilitated by writer and poet Mary Moynihan who presents on her w ork with a poetry reading and talk about the origins of the Voices of Peac e programme. Guest artists on the night include Jessica Rodriques\, multid isciplinary artist\; Gillian Lambe\, visual artist\;  Hina Khan\, Visual Artist\; Viktoriia Yevsiukova\, visual artist\; Amna Walayat\, Visual Arti st\; and Féilim James\, writer\, poet and editor of Tintreach: The Smashi ng Times Arts and Literary Journal. Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal\, is an arts and literary journal that publishes creativ e work from across the artistic spectrum.  The journal is edited by Féil im James\, a writer and poet\, and produced by Smashing Times Internationa l Centre for the Arts and Equality. \n\n\n\nThis event is supported by the Dlr Universal Grants Scheme. \n\n\n\nHistory of the Voices of Peace Progr amme\n\n\n\nThe Voices of Peace Artist programme began in 2025 as part of the annual international Irish Arts and Human Rights festival.   In 2025 \, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and the I rish Arts and Human Rights Festival issued an open call for submissions to Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal. This edition was themed Voices of Peace. From this open call\, four artists were selected to have their work featured in the July edition of Tintreach and to become the Voices of Peace Artists at the annual international Irish Arts and Hu man Rights Festival which ran from the 10 to the 19 October 2025. \n\n\n\n The inaugural 2025 Voices of Peace Artists were Shreya Gupta\, a poet\, sh ort story writer\, and neurodivergent woman\; Jessica Rodrigues\, a multid isciplinary artist\; Rowan Tate\, a Romanian poet and essayist and Noah Se x\, a visual artist. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Voices of Peace Artists had their wo rk featured in the July 2025 edition of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal. They attended the Irish Arts and Human Rights festi val launch on 10 October 2025\; appeared at the Voices for Peace Artist Ta lk on Saturday 11 October 2025 and were interviewed about their work on th e Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South FM. \n\n \n\nThe four selected Voices of Peace Artists in 2025 were: \n\n\n\n\nShre ya Gupta – Poet\, short story writer\, and neurodivergent woman whose wo rk aims to spark dialogues on under-represented concerns and human relatio nships with the worlds we inhabit.\n\n\n\nJessica Rodrigues – Multidisci plinary artist exploring dreamscapes\, inner worlds\, and symbolic imagery through fine art and custom tattoos.\n\n\n\nRowan Tate – Romanian poet and essayist whose writing probes identity\, memory\, and the ways we cons truct reality.\n\n\n\nNoah Sex – Third-level Fine Art student from Dubli n\, studying at NCAD\, whose emerging practice reflects a bold new voice i n contemporary art.\n\n\n\n\nVoices of Peace Artists Biographies \n\n\n\nS hreya Gupta\, a Dubliner\, is a poet\, short story writer\, and neurodiver gent woman. Originally from India\, she has called Ireland home for five y ears now. She works in the tech industry by day and stretches her evenings finishing her second year of Oxford’s cross-genre creative writing dipl oma\, specialising in poetry and autofiction. She is interested in context ualising human lives and connections within their sociopolitical systems\, technological advancements\, and psychological mindscapes. Inspired by wo men writers who challenge the status quo\, her work aims to spark dialogue s on under-represented concerns and human relationships with the worlds we inhabit. Visit her Instagram profile here. \n\n\n\nJessica Rodrigues is a multidisciplinary artist exploring dreamscapes\, inner worlds\, and symbo lic imagery through fine art and custom tattoos. Her work blends tactile i ntimacy with public-facing art\, translating personal iconography into evo cative visual narratives. Click here for her Instagram profile and here fo r her website. \n\n\n\nRowan Tate is a Romanian poet and essayist whose wo rk probes identity\, memory\, and the ways we construct reality. Inspired by the rawness of history and the narratives often left unheard\, her poet ry examines the fragile intersections of truth and storytelling\, with her writing appearing in The Stinging Fly\, The Shore\, Josephine Quarterly\, Meniscus\, and elsewhere. \n\n\n\nNoah Sex is a third-level student from Dublin\, studying Fine Art in the National College of Art and Design (NCAD ). His achievements include the Royal Hibernian Academy Access Grant 2025 and the Sights of Polykites Exhibition\, NCAD Gallery\, 2024. Visit his In stagram profile here. \n\n\n\nVoices of Peace 2025 Artists featured in Edi tion Three of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal \n\n \n\nThe third edition of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary J ournal showcases the works the 2025 Voices of Peace artists. The journal h ighlights the work of Featured Artist Shreya Gupta\, in addition to Jessic a Rodrigues\, Rowan Tate\, and Noah Sex. The theme is Voices of Peace. The introduction by editor Féilim James lists a number of actions the Irish government could take to put pressure on Israel to stop the genocide in Ga za\, before giving his thoughts on the role of artists in responding to at rocities. Following this are three poems by Featured Artist Shreya Gupta\, which address the intersection of war\, economic hardship\, religious and ethnic conflict\, and the struggle for peace. Shreya also gives an in-dep th Featured Artist Interview where she outlines her creative process with regard to the three poems\, her influences\, what peace means to her\, and more. This is followed by two colourful and striking paintings by Jessica Rodrigues\, which frame peace not just as an absence of conflict\, but as resilience transformed. Two poems by Rowan Tate then explore how politica l violence is processed by those who bear its brunt. Finally\, two paintin gs by Noah Sex grapple with the psychology of war and the compassion it pr events us from accessing until it is too late. Click here to read Tintreac h Edition Three \n\n\n\nVoices of Peace 2025 Artists featured on the Smash ing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show \n\n\n\nThe Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio show podcast (original broadcast dates 3 and 10 Se ptember 2025) features an a feature artist interview with the Voices of Pe ace artist Jessica Rodrigues and  lively chat and debate by co-hosts Mary Moynihan and Freda Manweiler on the opening of the new Smashing Times Int ernational Centre for the Arts and Equality at 30 Sandycove Road\, Dublin\ , A96V9P1. The new venue features a visual art gallery and event space and the inaugural exhibition is Landscapes of the Soul which runs from Friday 5 September to Sunday 28 September 2025\, Wednesday to Sunday 1-6pm daily . Landscapes of the Soul is a stunning multi-disciplinary exhibition by ar tist Mary Moynihan featuring beautiful visual art\, photography\, poetry a nd film mapping physical landscapes of nature to landscapes of the soul\, reflecting on ways to hold on to the courage to be who we truly are and to let ourselves shine.     \n\n\n\nThe feature artist interview on the radio show is with the Voices of Peace artist Jessica Rodrigues. Jessica i s a multidisciplinary artist exploring dreamscapes\, inner worlds\, and sy mbolic imagery through fine art and custom tattoos. Jessica’s work blend s tactile intimacy with public-facing art\, translating personal iconograp hy into evocative visual narratives. Enjoy a fascinating interview with Je ssica as she talks about her work as a multidisciplinary artist in the are as of fine art and custom tatoos and how the ‘magic happens’\, discuss ing her creative approaches to Glitter tatoos\, studio Ghibli tatoos and C apybara. Two of Jesscia’s artworks were selected through an open call an d are showcased in the July edition of  Tintreach: The Smashing Times Art s and Literary Journal\, edited by Féilim James\, poet and writer\, out n ow at \n\n\n\nhttps://smashingtimes.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/OFFICIAL -Tintreach-Edition-Three-July-2025.pdf \n\n\n\nThe Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio show is broadcast every Wednesday 6-7pm with Dublin So uth FM with each episode available as a podcast. The show is hosted by Mar y Moynihan\, writer\, poet\, creator of art and photography and Artistic D irector\, Smashing Times along with co-host Freda Manweiler\, Producer\, S mashing Times.  Enjoy an engaging hour of in-depth discussions focused on all things arts\, culture and human rights.    Tune in to Dublin South FM 93.9\, or listen online at www.dublinsouthfm.ie. \n\n\n\nListen to pa st shows here \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Rodrigues is a Brazilian-Irish multimedia artist based in Dublin\, creatin g strange worlds shaped by dreams\, nature\, memories\, and old tales. Wor king across fine art\, tattoos\, videos\, and murals\, the artist employs a surrealist language infused with magical realism to create visual storie s that blur the limits between reality and myth. \n\n\n\nJessica spent ele ven years as a tattoo artist\, a period that permanently shaped her unders tanding of narrative. In that role\, stories were entrusted and inscribed\ , a collaborative act that demanded integrity and a focus on the body as t he first site for a visual tale. This experience remains the quiet anchor for all her work. \n\n\n\nJessica now builds worlds across painting\, mura ls\, and video\, drawing from a well of dreams and old folklore to create images that feel both familiar and strangely new. The curiosity that guide d her hand on skin now guides her interdisciplinary practice. It is a prac tice of genuine exploration\, evidenced by an Artist in the Community Sche me grant for collaborative public work and features in 10 group exhibition s\, including the group show Voice of Dreams for Visionary Arts. \n\n\n\nJ essica’s work has been featured in Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts a nd Literary Journal \n\n\n\nSee Jessica’s Instagram @artbyjroiz \n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGillian has been painting since 2010 and is a graduat e of Art & Design at BiFE where she studied full time. She is currently wo rking on Visual Arts Practice (CEAD) at the National College of Art and De sign\, expanding her practice through sculpture and ceramics to further ex plore the themes of emotion\, connection\, and environment within her work . \n\n\n\nWith a love of travel\, she has lived or spent some time working abroad in places such as London\, France\, Germany\, South Africa\, Austr alia\, Finland\, Spain and within Ireland (Galway\, Limerick and Cavan) an d now living in Dublin\, the people\, settings and atmosphere of these pla ces subtly informs her visual language. Her work is rooted in reflection a nd sensory observation and weaves together an understanding of place\, mem ory\, and feeling. \n\n\n\nShe began exhibiting her work publicly in group exhibitions in 2025\, showing in ‘Beyond Words: Art & the Unknown’ at Herman’s Modern & Contemporary\, Dublin\, ‘Emerging Perspectives’ a t Reynolds Art Gallery\, Dublin and at Signal Arts Centre\, Wicklow. Her w ork reflects a deep curiosity about the relationships between people\, pla ce\, and the shifting emotional landscapes they share. Gillian’s Instagr am is gillianlambeart. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nViktoriia was  born in 2005 in Kharkiv\, Ukraine. Viktoriia  studied at the Kharkiv Professiona l Higher Art College of Kharkiv Regional Council\, earning a Professional Junior Bachelor degree (2020–2024)\, and continued her studies at the Ca van Institute (QQI Level 5 in Art\, Craft and Design\, 2024–2025). Vikto riia’s work explores inner tension and quiet disquiet\, capturing fleeti ng moments of stillness and anticipation. \n\n\n\nViktoriia was selected f or the Cavan Arts Awards 2025 and has exhibited in the Summer Showcase Exh ibition 2025 in Bailieborough and an exhibition for Culture Night 2025. Vi ktoriia currently lives and works in Cavan\, County Cavan. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\nHina Khan was born in born in Pakistan in 1980 and completed an MFA\, majoring in Miniature Painting from Pakistan. Hina uses miniature in her work as the intricacy and delicacy of the brush work has a unique identity. Hina’s work began as a mixture of traditional and contemporary miniature and her practice has now expanded to include small and large-sc ale installation\, videos and 3D. \n\n\n\nAccording to Hina ‘My work is a constant search for the best way to interpret ideas and to express my ow n ideologies through symbolism.  I am creating a dialogue through my art. My art is a reflection of inner connection\, and how immigrants and nomad ic artists are a part of this land. Migration is deeply rooted in my blood . I have carried two cultures\, one from where I was born and the other is this culture where I am trying to re-root myself. Sometimes a situation i s not in our control\, but life always takes us on different voyages. This journey has built up a constant transition in my art\, personality\, and in terms of experimentation\, enabling me to evolve my artistic practice. ’ \n\n\n\nHina has participated in a number of groups shows in Pakistan from 2002 to 2011. Hina came to Ireland in 2015 and participated in a numb er of exhibitions in Dublin\, Laois\, Mayo\, and Cork. Hina was awarded se veral residencies with Fire Station Arts Center\, Create Ireland\, West Co rk Art Center and Cow House Studio and has displayed solo exhibitions at B allina Art Center\, Mayo\, and Stradbally Art house\, Laois. \n\n\n\nHina ’s art pieces are held in the permanent collection of The Arts Council o f Ireland. She is the recipient of several awards from The Arts Council of Ireland\, Create Ireland\, and from different counties. She is the recipi ent of an R&D award from Create Ireland in collaboration with Tomasz Madaj ezak under the mentorship of Jesse Jones and is also collaborating with fi lmmaker David Bickley. Hina’s art pieces were commissioned for State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights ( 2022) and for States of Independence (2023). Both projects were f presente d by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and fun ded by The Arts Council. \n\n\n\nHina says that ‘as an artist\,  I am i nspired by Sadequain\, Michelangelo\, Picasso\, Frida Kahlo\, Shahzia Sika nder and Anselm Kiefer.’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmna is a Cork-base d Pakistani born visual artist and Associate Member of Sample-Studios\, Ar t Nomads\, Smashing Times and Angelica Network. She has recently been awar ded the Cork County Council Creative Producer Residency\, The Arts Council Agility Award and has been invited to exhibit her new work in IMMA\, havi ng exhibited her work recently in IMMA online and in Cork County Council ’s online exhibition space. In addition to her active practice\, she has worked as Programme Organizer with the Pakistan National Council of the A rts\; Curator with Alhamra Arts Council and PhD studio-based researcher wi th PURAF\, University of the Punjab (2004-2007). She recently established the Ireland-Pakistan Arts Exchange (IPAE) to bring both art communities to gether through creating opportunities for networking and exchange. She is a recipient of Arts Council Ireland Visual Artist Bursary Award\, Professi onal Development Award 2020 and Dilkusha Award 2020. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\nFéilim James is a novelist\, poet\, and playwright from Dublin\, I reland. In 2024\, his poem ‘Dream of an Atrocity’ was shortlisted for the New Irish Writing: Best Poetry category at the Irish Book Awards. He h as been funded by the Arts Council of Ireland on three occasions\, includi ng for his novel\, Flower of Ash. Dublin City Arts Office granted him an Arts Bursary in 2021 to finish his poetry collection\, I was a river\, lo st. He is the editor of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary J ournal. \n\n\n\nFéilim’s fiction\, non-fiction\, and poetry have appear ed in the Irish Independent’s New Irish Writing\, Acumen\, The Hones t Ulsterman (upcoming)\, Abridged\, The High Window\, The Fiction Pool \, Icarus\, TOWER\, The Galway Review\, A New Ulster\, Trinity Journa l of Literary Translation\, Pendemic\, Rant and Rave\, Vox Galvia\, the  Smashing Times Newsletter\, and Tales From the Forest. He has had four plays and two short films produced. Féilim’s work has been performed or exhibited in locations such as Áras an Uachtaráin\, Dublin (the residen cy of the President of Ireland)\; Dublin Castle\; the European Court of Hu man Rights\, Strasbourg\; and Jean Monnet House\, Paris\, for an event by the European Observatory on Memories. \n\n\n\nFéilim’s play Sole Flowe r\, Spidered Soul (2023)\, about the relationship between James and Lucia Joyce\, had its premiere run in the Pumphouse\, Dublin Port\, in October 2023\, as part of Smashing Times’ Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival. Its director was Patrick Joseph Byrnes\, who again directed when it had i ts second run\, this time in The New Theatre\, Dublin in June 2024\, as pa rt of Bloomsday Festival. In 2025\, Sole Flower\, Spidered Soul was adde d to the archive of the Zurich James Joyce Foundation. Féilim’s play A t Summer’s End (2019)\, about Ettie Steinberg\, a real-life Jewish-Iris h woman facing the horrors of the Holocaust\, has been toured by Smashing Times to places such as Paris\, Northern Ireland\, and Áras an Uachtarái n\, the residency of the President of Ireland. \n\n\n\nFéilim’s Irish l anguage writing\, under the surname Ó Brádaigh\, has won seven Oireachta s na Gaeilge literary awards\, including one for a collection of poetry. T hese awards are the most prestigious in Irish language literature. His wor k through Irish has appeared in Comhar\, Feasta\, Trinity Journal of Li terary Translation\, Comhar Óg\, Tuathal\, and An Scríbhneoir Óg. A dditionally\, he has twice been selected for Fóras na Gaeilge’s Tutor Scheme. \n\n\n\nFéilim graduated from the BA in English Literature and Ps ychology in Trinity College\, Dublin in 2017. In 2020\, he completed the M A in Writing in the University of Galway\, studying under the likes of Mik e McCormack and Arnold Thomas Fanning\, and receiving a first-class honour . Visit his website here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Moynihan\, MA\ , she/her\, is an award-winning author of novels\, poetry\, films and play s\, and a creator of art and photography. Mary is from Dublin\, Ireland. M ary embarked upon her award-winning career as a writer in theatre and film and has garnered much acclaim for her plays\, poetry and short film scrip ts\, and for creating interdisciplinary artworks combining writing\, visua l art and photography presented in galleries and online. \n\n\n\nMary esta blished and became Artistic Director of Smashing Times International Centr e for the Arts and Equality and is Artistic Curator for the annual interna tional Irish Arts and Human Rights festival. Mary has an honours BA in Dra ma and Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin and an honours Masters in Film Production from TU Dublin. \n\n\n\nAfter raising four children\, n ow adults\, Mary dedicates her time to writing and creating photography an d art (oils on canvas). Mary is a multidisciplinary artist and  regularly creates artworks that fuse painting\, photographic imagery\, poetical tex ts and film many of which are inspired by landscapes and seascapes especia lly of the seas and oceans around Ireland\, and a reflection on what it is to be human. Mary regularly shares stories from historical memory through her artistic practice particularly in relation to stories of people who s tand up for the rights of others. \n\n\n\nAwards \n\n\n\nMary’s work has won a number of awards\, including the Allianz Business to Arts Special J udges DAA Arts Award at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre\, the international and prestigious #ArtsAgainstCovid award from the Arts in Health International Foundation\, a GSK Ireland Impact Award\, a Dublin Bus Community Spirit Aw ard\, a National Lottery Good Cause Award\, an  Arts Council Agility Awar d and an Arts Council Project Award. Mary was awarded a Project Award from The Arts Council to write a new work titled The Feeling Soul\, inspired b y stories of women poets from ancient and modern Ireland.    \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181910Z 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/in-conversation-voices-of-peace-the-gat hering/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cloud Study DTSTART:20261011T190000Z DTEND:20261011T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T001515Z UID:10000745-1791748800-1791752400@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:arts,dance 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\nArtists\n\n\n\nMufutau Yusuf\, dancer \n\n\n\n Salma Ataya\, dancer \n\n\n\nJohn Scott\, Artistic Director\, Irish Modern Dance Theatre \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nCloud Study by John Scott \, with music by Ryan Vail\, is part dance\, part dream\, made for two com pelling dancers. Mufutau Yusuf\, an Irish dancer born in Nigeria and Salma Ataya\, a Palestinian/ Irish dancer\, use the idea of clouds as a traveli ng dreamy mass that float above everything\, witnessing\, dissolving\, and carrying storms. The dancers are running to somewhere or to something\, s peaking English\, Arabic and Yorùbá\, communicating with their bodies\, hand signs and dance\, chasing dreams\, memories and home. \n\n\n\nArtist Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSalma Ataya is a performer and choreog rapher. Growing up in Ramallah\, she was first introduced to dance through Dabkeh (Palestinian traditional dance) and afterwards discovered contempo rary dance through workshops delivered by international guest artists orga nised by Saryyet Ramallah Ramallah and the Ramallah Contemporary Dance Fes tival. Salma took part in local and international performances from 2012 t o 2016. She has worked with Les ballets C de la B\, KVS\, A.M. Qattan Foun dation\, performing and touring in Belgium. Soon after that she came to Ir eland to study at the University of Limerick and in 2017 graduated with a MA in Contemporary Dance Performance. After that Salma worked with John Sc ott’s Irish Modern Dance Theatre\, Catherine Young Dance\, Séverine Cha vrier\, Théâtre d’Orléans\, Paris\, Justine Doswell and Mary Nunan. \ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMufutau Yusuf is a Nigeria-born Irish choreogra pher\, performer\, and teacher based in Ireland and Brussels. His acclaime d works\, including Òwe and Impasse\, have toured across Ireland\, Europe \, the US\, and Nigeria.  In 2025\, Mufutau was elected to membership of Aosdána\, a body which honours artists whose work has made an outstanding contribution to the Arts in Ireland. He has worked with artists and compa nies such as Wim Vandekeybus/Ultima Vez\, Liz Roche Company\, Irish Modern Dance Theatre and Emma Martin/United Fall. Mufutau is a resident choreogr apher with Luail\, Ireland’s National Dance Company and shares his pract ice through teaching and improvisation internationally.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Scott is a Dublin born choreographer\, performer\, founde r and Artistic Director of Irish Modern Dance Theatre\, a founding board m ember of the Dancer from the Dance Festival and a member of Aosdána. He s tudied and performed at the Irish National College of Dance/Dublin City Ba llet from 1982 to 1985 in works by Anton Dolin\, Anna Sokolow\, Pearl Gade n and Babil Gandara. \n\n\n\nJohn founded Irish Modern Dance Theatre in 19 91 which is one of the most original and responsive dance companies workin g in Ireland today. A Dublin-based ensemble\, Irish Modern Dance Theatre features work by John and by international guest choreographers who creat e distinctive dance works with diverse casts\, mixing virtuosic Irish and international dancers with African and Middle Eastern refugees and torture survivors. \n\n\n\nJohn’s choreographic works include Divine Madness\, Inventions\, Cloud Study\, Everything Now\, Lear\, Fall and Recover\, Acti ons and Dances for Inside and Outside\, the latter  a cycle of dances\, large and small\, created for our times and presented in a range of venue s including the Complex\, Dublin\, and for Culture Night and  Dance Lime rick  with the work nationally and internationally recognised for its int elligence\, honesty and humanity. \n\n\n\nJohn’s work has appeared in th e  Dublin Dance Festival\, Galway International Arts Festival\, Kilkenny Arts Festival\,  Dublin Fringe Festival and internationally at the John F Kennedy Center\, Washington  DC\, New York Live Arts\, La MaMa\, Danspac e Project at St Mark’s Church\, PS  122\, New York and Dance Base\, Edi nburgh\, Sounded Bodies Festival and Queer  Zagreb\, Croatia\, Les Hivern ales\, Avignon\, Tanzmesse Dusseldorf\, Forum Cultural  Mundial\, Brazil. He danced in Oona Doherty’s Hard to be Soft\, Meredith Monk’s Quarry (Spoleto Festival) and for Yoshiko Chuma\, Sarah Rudner\, Anna Sokolow and Thomas Lehmen. He has collaborated with Pan Pan on Beckett’s QUAD. \n\n \n\nJohn was awarded African Refugee Network’s Culture Award for his wor k with Refugees and Survivors of Torture and is a subject of Sadlers Wells ’ 52 Portraits by Jonathan Burrows\, Matteo Fargion and Hugo Glendinning . He has taught dance and choreography at the Irish World Academy\, Univer sity of Limerick\; The Body in Performance\, Drama Department\, UCD\; Dram a Department NUIG\; Drexel University\, Philidelphia\; University of Color ado at Boulder\, USA and San Jose State University\, CA\, USA. \n\n\n\nJoh n was a founding board member of Dublin Dance Festival and Dance Ireland. \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:20260917T001515Z LOCATION:Festival Racconti di Altre Danze\, Livorno\, Italy URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/cloud-study/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Theatre for a Shared Humanity: Arts and Human Rights DTSTART:20261012T140000Z DTEND:20261012T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T181910Z UID:10000689-1791817200-1791828000@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:arts,theater 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\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nFrederique Lecomte\, Artistic Director\, Theatre & Reconciliation \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nJoin us for a ‘One Night Stand’! This is an inspiring a fternoon and evening of theatre\, creativity\, and dialogue with internati onally acclaimed theatre-maker Frédérique Lecomte\, founder and Artistic Director of Théâtre & Réconciliation. This practical theatre workshop (3–6pm) that Frédérique Lecomte joyfully refers to as a ‘one night s tand’ where theatre is made in a short space of time and where participa nts explore movement\, improvisation\, collaborative performance-making\, and socially engaged artistic methodologies in a supportive and accessible environment is open to women and female-identifying people only. \n\n\n\n Themes explored include the concept of a shared European identity and Euro pean values of human dignity\, gender equality\, human rights\, diversity\ , democracy and peace.  The workshop culminates in a live improvised publ ic performance (7.30–9.30pm)\, presented by the participants themselves and open to all audiences. The workshop is open to theatre and art student s and practitioners\, youth and community groups\, members of civil societ y organisations and individual members of the public who are interested in discovering more about the work.  No prior experience is necessary. Acti ve participation is required. Please wear practical clothing for participa tion in games and exercises. \n\n\n\nPresented by Smashing Times Internati onal Centre for the Arts and Equality as part of the 2026 Irish Arts and H uman Rights Festival\, this unique event offers participants the opportuni ty to engage directly with one of Europe’s leading socially engaged thea tre practitioners. Frédérique Lecomte is the founder and director of  T héâtre & Réconciliation\,  an award-winning Belgian theatre company de dicated to social engagement\, artistic innovation\, and community empower ment. Through original theatrical creation\, the company works with divers e communities in both conflict zones and peaceful settings\, using theatre as a powerful tool for dialogue\, transformation\, and shared humanity. \ n\n\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to work closely with an internationally recognised artist while exploring themes of European identity and shared v alues\, including human rights\, gender equality\, diversity\, democracy\, and peace. \n\n\n\nThe improvised public performance is followed by a pan el discussion and Q&A featuring Frédérique Lecomte of Théâtre & Récon ciliation and Mary Moynihan of Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality. Together\, they will discuss the We Are Europe proje ct\, Frédérique Lecomte’s award-winning artistic practice\, and the ro le of the arts in fostering inclusion\, reconciliation\, and social change across Europe. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented as part of WE ARE Europe\ , a collaborative European initiative between Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality\, Ireland\, and Théâtre & Réconciliat ion\, Belgium\, supported by Erasmus+. The project promotes transnational collaboration\, shared creative methodologies\, and inclusive arts practic e across Europe. \n\n\n\nThéâtre & Réconciliation \n\n\n\nTheatre & Rec onciliation is a Belgian non-profit organisation. Founded in 1994 by direc tor Frédérique Lecomte\, it aims to perpetuate a particular dramatic pra ctice that aims to work\, through theatre\, with marginalized or vulnerabl e populations. Rehearsals mix professional and amateur actors to create a joyful\, political and unbridled theatre that dares to say out loud what e veryone thinks low\, that gives a voice to those who are deprived of it\, that transforms actors and spectators. The Theatre & Reconciliation method aims at the autonomy  of vulnerable people\, reconstruction\, conflict r esolution and reconciliation.  The spectator receives the stories of peop le\, the little stories like the Great Story\, the show brings those who a re far away close to us\, overcomes fears\, thwarts clichés and amuses hi mself with stereotypes. \n\n\n\n” I create on the difficulty to put toge ther people who\, normally\, hate each other\, kill each other\, take reve nge\, suspect each other\, consider each other as part of an inferior huma nity. There\, I act\, I combine\, I mix\; there\, I tip the limits of fear \, fear of the other\, fear of oneself.” \n\n\n\nExpertise: Through the presentation of performances of high artistic standards\, the organization impacts reflection and change on audience members. Theatre & Reconciliati on has created productions with actors from vulnerable and marginalised co mmunities including those from conflict zones\, diasporas\, prisoners\, to rture victims\, drug addicts and asylum seekers\, using theatre as a means of reconciliation and giving confidence and a voice to those who have non e. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrédérique LeComt e is the founder and main facilitator of the Theatre and Reconciliation me thod. She is a sociologist\, writer and stage director from Belgium. She i s an expert in rebuilding traumatised and conflicted communities\, organis ing theatre workshops and performances both with and for the community in war areas all over the world. In these areas\, Frédérique creates a safe space where everyone is free to speak – victims of torture\, torturers\ , people displaced and prisoners alike. She aims to use theatre to discuss issues such as justice\, trauma\, elections\, land and ethnic conflicts. In Belgium\, she works with prisoners\, psychiatric patients\, diasporas\, illegal migrants and asylum seekers. Frédérique also offers training an d conferences about Theatre and Reconciliation for NGOs\, associations and individuals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partne r Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181910Z 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/theatre-for-a-shared-humanity-arts-and- human-rights/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-i e X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT 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/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Theatre for a Shared Humanity DTSTART:20261012T183000Z DTEND:20261012T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T181910Z UID:10000690-1791833400-1791840600@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:theater 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\nFrederique Lecomte\, Artist ic Director\, Theatre & Reconciliation \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull Event Details \n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspired evening of improvised  theatre\, creativi ty and dialogue. Enjoy a live\, improvised public performance orchestrated by Frédérique Lecomte with participants from the ‘Theatre for a Share d Humanity’ workshop\, exploring European values of human dignity\, gend er equality\, human rights\, diversity\, democracy and peace.  \n\n\n\nTh e live improvised performance is followed by a panel discussion and Q and A with internationally acclaimed award-winning artist Frédérique Lecomte \, Artistic Director\, Théâtre & Réconciliation\, Belgium in conversati on with Mary Moynihan\, writer\, director\, creator of art and photography \, and Artistic Director of Smashing Times International Centre for the Ar ts and Equality\, Ireland. \n\n\n\nBoth artists share their highly success ful award-winning creative practices and methodologies and discuss the We Are Europe project and the role of the arts in fostering inclusion\, rec onciliation\, and social change. The artists explore shared European value s of equality and human rights and the power of the arts for working with diverse communities in conflict zones and in times of peace. \n\n\n\nPrese nted by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality\, Du blin\, Ireland and Théâtre & Réconciliation\, Brussels\, Belgium\,  as part of the 2026 Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival\, this unique event offers audiences the opportunity to experience the work of  two of  Eur ope’s leading socially engaged theatre and arts practitioners. \n\n\n\nF rédérique Lecomte is a founder and Artistic Director of Théâtre & Réc onciliation\,  an award-winning Belgian theatre company dedicated to soci al engagement\, artistic innovation\, and community empowerment. Through o riginal theatrical creation\, the company works with diverse communities i n both conflict zones and peaceful settings\, using theatre as a powerful tool for dialogue\, transformation\, and inclusion. The company are a true hub for original theatrical creation\, promoting social change and a shar ed humanity. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented as part of WE ARE Europe\, a collaborative European initiative between Smashing Times International Ce ntre for the Arts and Equality\, Ireland\, and Théâtre & Réconciliation \, Belgium\, supported by Erasmus+. The project promotes transnational col laboration\, shared creative methodologies\, and inclusive arts practice a cross Europe. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrédér ique LeComte is the founder and main facilitator of the Theatre and Reconc iliation method. She is a sociologist\, writer and stage director from Bel gium. She is an expert in rebuilding traumatised and conflicted communitie s\, organising theatre workshops and performances both with and for the co mmunity in war areas all over the world. In these areas\, Frédérique cre ates a safe space where everyone is free to speak – victims of torture\, torturers\, people displaced and prisoners alike. She aims to use theatre to discuss issues such as justice\, trauma\, elections\, land and ethnic conflicts. In Belgium\, she works with prisoners\, psychiatric patients\, diasporas\, illegal migrants and asylum seekers. Frédérique also offers training and conferences about Theatre and Reconciliation for NGOs\, assoc iations and individuals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involv ed / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181910Z 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/theatre-for-a-shared-humanity/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:'Speak Up' Community Arts Workshop DTSTART:20261013T090000Z DTEND:20261013T123000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T181703Z UID:10000730-1791885600-1791898200@smashingtimes.ie CATEGORIES:education 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\nArtists\n\n\n\nCat Brogan\, Poet\, Educator\, Host \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nSpeak Up is a community arts event being delivered by Inishowen Development Partnership as part of That’s P owerful\, a cross-border PEACEPLUS project delivered in partnership by Pla yhouse Derry (lead partner)\, Inishowen Development Partnership and Traini ng for Women’s Network Belfast.That’s Powerful is part of the wider Ma king Peaceful Change programme\, funded through the SEUPB PEACEPLUS Progra mme. The programme works with community groups\, schools and youth organis ations across Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic of Ireland\, using a community-led approach to explore rights-based issues th rough creative expression and the arts. \n\n\n\nSpeak Up will explore how we use our voices to articulate the things we believe should change. Throu gh discussion\, spoken word\, creative writing and performance exercises\, participants will be invited to identify an issue or right that matters t o them and experiment with turning ideas\, perspectives and experiences in to creative expression. \n\n\n\nLed by an experienced arts facilitator\, t he workshop will use a range of accessible and participatory creative appr oaches\, including free-writing\, spoken word\, storytelling\, discussion and performance exercises. Participants will have opportunities to work bo th individually and collaboratively\, with an emphasis on building confide nce\, encouraging creative exploration and finding their own voice. \n\n\n \nThe event aims to support participants to develop confidence in expressi ng their views\, engage with different perspectives and explore creative w ays of communicating ideas around rights and positive social change. It wi ll also provide an opportunity to build connections between participants a nd encourage meaningful conversation around issues that matter to them and their communities.Through Speak Up\, Inishowen Development Partnership wi ll contribute to the wider aims of That’s Powerful by creating a space w here people can explore what matters to them\, consider what they would li ke to see change and use creativity as a tool for participation and expres sion. The event reflects the project’s commitment to community participa tion\, equality\, rights\, creativity and peacebuilding\, while giving par ticipants the opportunity to speak\, listen and imagine positive change. \ n\n\n\nThe event will create a supportive and inclusive space for particip ants to explore the relationship between individual experience and wider q uestions of equality\, human rights and social justice. Through discussion \, creative writing\, spoken word and performance\, participants will be e ncouraged to consider the rights and issues that matter to them and to ref lect on how these connect to wider community and societal concerns. \n\n\n \nThe event promotes a human rights agenda by giving participants a platfo rm to express their views\, develop confidence in using their voice and en gage respectfully with different perspectives. It will encourage participa nts to explore themes such as equality\, inclusion\, participation\, digni ty and the right to be heard\, while recognising the diversity of experien ces within communities. \n\n\n\nA key principle is that participation shou ld be safe and voluntary. Participants will not be required to disclose pe rsonal experiences they would prefer to keep private. Instead\, creative a pproaches will allow people to explore rights-based issues in ways that fe el appropriate and accessible to them.By connecting creative expression wi th human rights\, the event aims to empower participants to recognise thei r own agency\, understand different perspectives and consider how positive change can be created within their communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is being delivered as part of That’s Powerful\, a cross-border PEA CEPLUS initiative\, led by the Playhouse Derry in partnership with Inishow en Development Partnership and Training for Women’s Network (TWN) Belfas t). \n\n\n\nThat’s Powerful works with community groups\, schools and yo uth organisations across Northern Ireland and the border counties of the R epublic of Ireland. Using a community-led approach\, the programme explore s rights-based issues through creative expression\, creating inclusive\, p eer-led spaces where people can share experiences\, have meaningful conver sations and express themselves creatively. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCat Brogan is a socially engaged artist\, facilitator and project coordinator with extensive experience delivering community-le d arts\, heritage and peacebuilding projects across Ireland\, the UK and S outheast Asia. Her practice combines storytelling\, participatory arts and creative facilitation to support communities in exploring identity\, belo nging\, social justice and lived experience. She has significant experienc e working with young people\, LGBTQIA+ communities\, migrants\, older adul ts and cross-community groups in both rural and urban settings. \n\n\n\nAl ongside her artistic practice\, Cat has coordinated funded programmes invo lving stakeholder engagement\, workshops\, events\, evaluation\, safeguard ing and public outreach. She is experienced in trauma-informed facilitatio n\, inclusive practice and collaborative project design\, with work suppor ted by organisations including Arts Council Northern Ireland\, Creative Ir eland\, PEACEPLUS\, the International Fund for Ireland and Poetry Ireland. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organis ation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenu e Information: LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T181703Z LOCATION:Inishowen Development Partnership\, 2 Upper Main St\, Ardaravan\, Buncrana\, Donegal\, F93 EE39 URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/speak-up-community-arts-workshop/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Smashing Times X-SOURCE-URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/open-mic-night-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Board Game Meet Up - Dún Laoghaire - Board And Brewed\, Board Gam e Café DTSTART:20261013T160000Z DTEND:20261013T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T153133Z UID:event_ddwpztyjcnbrb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Board Game Meet Up @Board and Brewed Dún Laoghaire\nBoard Gam e Night at Board and Brewed\, every Tuesday. Free in\, all welcome.\nCome down to 75 York Road any Tuesday between 5pm and 10pm\, grab a seat and jo in a table. There's over 700 games on the shelf and there's always someone happy to teach you the rules\, so you don't need to know a thing about bo ard games to have a good night.\nPlenty of people arrive on their own and we'll sort you onto a table with others\, so don't let coming solo put you off. Bring friends if you have them.\nThe kitchen is open too if you want to make an evening of it. Coffee\, pints\, gourmet pizzas and toasted san dwiches.\nWhat it costs: nothing. Tuesday nights are free all evening\, ju st turn up.\nWhere we are: 75 York Road\, Dún Laoghaire.\nGetting here: 5 to 10 minutes' walk from Dún Laoghaire and Salthill DART stations. The 4 6A\, 75\, 75A and 111 stop just outside\, and the 7 is a 5 minute walk. Th ere's an underground car park on Library Road and on-street parking outsid e.\nRSVP and let us know what you fancy playing\, and we'll have it out on a table waiting for you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153133Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/board-game-meet-up-board-and-brewed-dun-laoghai re/events/ddwpztyjcnbrb/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campai gn=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Board Game Meet Up @Board and Brewed Dún Laoghaire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20261013T173000Z DTEND:20261013T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T004629Z UID:event_dbwswryjcnbrb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\, with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and te a and coffee included.\n\nAll levels of experience and or confidence (or l ack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for one session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, an d can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\n086351 4303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to reserve your spot! LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T004629Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/dbwswryjcnbrb/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=du blin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Taught Life Drawing DTSTART:20261013T173000Z DTEND:20261013T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T010830Z UID:event_316296323@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n**Tuesday Evening Taught Life Classes**\nBo ok a place here **[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http://dublin lifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\n\nDrawing from the figure has been part of an artist's basic training since ancient times\, and for good reason. Dra wing from observation teaches you how co-ordinate the eye and hand\, and w orking from the nude model is the most rewarding kind of drawing.\n\nA set of taught classes will explain fundamental aspects of drawing the figure\ , and give tips and show tricks of exploring the materials\, methods and a pproaches to rendering the figure on paper.\n\nThis class is suitable for everyone- from beginners just starting off on their drawing journey\, to m ore experienced people who want to build up their skills set. Basic techni ques are outlined in every class\, and then more complex exercises are exp lored.\n\nDrawing exercises take place in an easy\, informal setting.\n\nM easuring\, sighting\, and understanding negative space and shading are exp lored as well as basic anatomy and proportion.\n\nSome easels and drawing boards are provided. Basic drawing materials and paper are included in the price (but feel free to bring your own).\n[-Book Here](https://dublin-dra wing.sumupstore.com/product/single-taught-class-1)\nSmall class sizes with tuition and instruction will help with developing your own drawing method s and style. The teaching exercises are based on fine art practice but wil l be of great interest to illustrators\, designers\, and animators.\n[for more details click here.](http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)\n*Long Story Short:*\nLife Drawing from the Nude Figure\,\n**Tuesday evenings** 6.30-9PM(ish)\n27 Pearse Street Dublin 2\nSingle Class Price is 40€ **in cluding paper and materials\;**\nSet of Three Classes 99€\nSet of Six Cl asses 190€\nNote:You don't have to use Paypal to book - there are cheape r alternatives here:\n**[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http:// dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\nIf you need more information email d ublindrawing@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T010830Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/316296323/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music Makers is BACK AT The Bohemian Bar Tuesday DTSTART:20261013T183000Z DTEND:20261013T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T004043Z UID:event_bmblwtyjcnbrb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Music Makers\nA lovely session of music and song in a relaxed and supportive environment. All levels of musician and singer welcome. You can come and sing or play one song or just come and listen to the other m embers. Great way to build up your playing skills and build up your confid ence. We don't pay the bar for this session\, so make sure you buy at leas t one drink. Charge €2. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T004043Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/dubmusic/events/bmblwtyjcnbrb/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Music Makers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual chess @ Corrigans DTSTART:20261013T190000Z DTEND:20261013T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T180004Z UID:event_rwxbbvyjcnbrb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual chess at Corrigans\nJoin us for some casual games @ Cor rigans. All levels welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180004Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/casual-chess-corrigans/events/rwxbbvyjcnbrb/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual chess at Corrigans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DIY Bike Workshop with An Mheitheal Rothar DTSTART:20261014T170000Z DTEND:20261014T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T180122Z UID:10000282-1792000800-1792011600@crni.ie CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T180122Z LOCATION:An Mheitheal Rothar\, Block R Earls Island University Road\, Galw ay\, Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/diy-bike-workshop-with-an-mheitheal-rothar/2026- 10-14/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:📚 Silent Reading & Socialising 🍺 DTSTART:20261014T180000Z DTEND:20261014T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T003511Z UID:event_316120995@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:20260910T003511Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hzxiwxve/events/316120995/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dubliners: Joys of Reading END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:📚Book Discussion: The Story of the Lost Child - Book 4🎙 DTSTART:20261014T190000Z DTEND:20261014T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T013101Z UID:event_316325227@meetup.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Dubliners: Joys of Reading\n**📖 The Story of the Lost Child **\, the fourth and final novel in Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Quartet\, returns us to the fierce\, unstable bond between Elena Greco and Lila Cer ullo as their lives draw once more into uneasy proximity in Naples. By thi s point\, friendship has become something larger and stranger than compani onship: a source of rivalry\, recognition\, dependence\, injury\, and self -knowledge. Ferrante brings the quartet’s central tensions—class and a mbition\, motherhood and authorship\, departure and belonging\, the violen ce of the neighbourhood and the seductions of reinvention—into their mos t intimate form. As the series closes\, the novel asks what it really mean s to escape one’s origins\, whether another person can ever be fully kno wn\, and how memory and writing reshape the lives we believe we have lived . Our discussion will consider both the final novel and the quartet as a w hole\, especially the unresolved\, often troubling question at its centre: what\, in the end\, has Elena’s lifelong attachment to Lila made possib le—and what has it cost?\n\n**📚 About the series**\nElena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels\, also known as the Neapolitan Quartet\, is a single 1\, 700 page novel in four volumes about the lives of and relationship between two girls becoming women in Naples: Lina and Elena. **The four volumes (M y Brilliant Friend\, The Story of a New Name\, Those Who Leave and Those W ho Stay\, and The Story of the Lost Child)** were published by Europa Edit ions in English between 2012 and 2015. The New York Times has named My Bri lliant Friend by Elena Ferrante the best book of the 21st century\, cement ing the series' status as a modern literary masterpiece that chronicles a complex female friendship against the backdrop of post-war Naples.\nAs par t of the group\, we will read 4 books with adequate spacing between each o ne. This is the fourth and the final meetup for the series. I'm looking fo rward to the discussions 😊\n⚠️**Something Happened?**\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🔍 **How to find us?**\n\n* When I reach the venue\, I'll leave a comment in the meetup where the group is se ated. Normally\, the booking 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 guide you.\n\nI hope to see you all soon! 😊 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T013101Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hzxiwxve/events/316325227/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dubliners: Joys of Reading END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OGA Winter talk DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260726T041915Z UID:7567b5b2-f79f-42c0-8f38-72e4ac5103cc CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:1 LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T041915Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.poolbegmarina.ie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mark Simmons- Jest To Impress DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTSTAMP:20260730T202027Z UID:282@milltheatre.ie CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:NEW SHOW ADDED 15TH OCTOBER - BOOK NOW!\nWINNER Dave’s Funni est Joke of the Fringe 2024\n\nAs Seen on Mock The Week\, BT Sport and IT V\, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years\, spanning the UK\, Ireland\, Austr alia\, and New Zealand.\n\nMark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impre ss\, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners\, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience sugges tions.\n\nMark is enjoying further success with his podcast\, Jokes With M ark Simmons\, where he invites a fellow comic\, such as Gary Delaney\, Sar ah Millican\, Milton Jones\, and Penn & Teller to discuss jokes that they ’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work.\n\nRecipient of Victoria Wood Panel Prize Fringe 2023\n\nUK Comics’ Comic 2022 – B est Act\n\nRUNNER UP DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022\n\n'Master o f the crisp\, clean\, one-line zinger'  ****  Evening Standard\n\n 'A t alented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing' **** Chortle\n\n' Master of one-liners…his show consists of literally one liner after one liner\, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath befo re another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment'  ** **  One4Review\n\n 'Absolutely hilarious'  ****  Scotsman\n\nRunning T ime:  1 hour 40 minutes.  Suitable for age 14+ LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202027Z URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/mark-simmons-jest-to-impress/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/what-we-do/outreach-education/scho ols-shakespeare-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sewing Classes for Kids DTSTART:20261015T143000Z DTEND:20261015T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T180122Z UID:10001715-1792078200-1792083600@crni.ie CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T180122Z LOCATION:Tait House\, Collins Avenue\, Roxboro Road\, Limerick\, Limerick\ , Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/sewing-class/2026-10-15/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sewing Classes for Kids DTSTART:20261015T160000Z DTEND:20261015T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T181649Z UID:10001976-1792083600-1792089000@crni.ie CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T181649Z LOCATION:Tait House\, Collins Avenue\, Roxboro Road\, Limerick\, Limerick\ , Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/sewing-class-2/2026-10-15/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mixed level ballet class DTSTART:20261015T184500Z DTEND:20261015T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T153125Z UID:event_swhmzsyjcnbtb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:The Art Of Ballet Group\nMixed level ballet class suitable for people with good ballet foundations knowledge (improvers to intermediate) LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153125Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/the-art-of-ballet-group/events/swhmzsyjcnbtb/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:The Art Of Ballet Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:stella maris prize giving DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTSTAMP:20260830T180619Z UID:9733482c-542a-4f51-a965-a05c26aee66c CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:keith dent 0863321685 LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T180619Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.poolbegmarina.ie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Late Late" Breakfast - Friday Night Movie DTSTART:20261016T173000Z DTEND:20261016T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T153142Z UID:event_312317036@meetup.com CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:The Cinema Breakfast Club\n• What we'll do\nWe're going to r un a 'Late Late' Breakfast event on a Friday night each month - try it out !\nJust like our Cinema Breakfast Club Sunday morning meetups\, we'll sche dule this regularly and confirm the movie\, the location\, and the time wh en the movie schedules are published online.\n\n• What to bring\n\n• I mportant to know\nThe location (which cinema)\, the movie and the time wil l be scheduled in the previous weekend\, or whenever the schedules are pub lished online. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153142Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/cinema-breakfast-club/events/312317036/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:The Cinema Breakfast Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Life Drawing - Pearse Street DTSTART:20261016T173000Z DTEND:20261016T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T010753Z UID:event_swpgztyjcnbvb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n## LIFE DRAWING\n\nAn untaught life drawing class in the flesh with a model at 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2 (The Ireland Institute) every Friday evening\n6.30-9-00PM\nRoom will be open from abou t 6.20PM\n\n€26 (Buy Four Classes for €84-save €20)\nWe draw from ab out 6.45-9-00PM with a break half way through.\nBOOK HERE: https://dublin- drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class\n\n**If you'v e prepaid for some classes send a quick email to dublindrawing@gmail.com** \n\nMaterials:\nWe have drawing boards and clips and some charcoal and pap er. If you have your own materials bring them- they will be better quality .\n\nPlaces are limited so book as soon as you can.\n\nTLDR:\nFriday Eveni ng\nLIFE DRAWING UNTAUGHT **6.30-9.00PM**\nRoom open from about 6.20PM\n** 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2** (The Ireland Institute)\nBOOK HERE: https://du blin-drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T010753Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/swpgztyjcnbvb/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christening party DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20260727T122957Z UID:547bb0f2-2635-429d-86a8-f77a03e32655 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:1 LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T122957Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.poolbegmarina.ie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kings of Swing Tour- Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20260908T183235Z UID:386@milltheatre.ie CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join Ireland's King Of Swing Luke Thomas and his fabulous band The Swing Cats for their new show celebrating 100 years of SWING MUSIC fr om the 1920's to the modern day. Featuring all your favourite SWING and Bi g Band songs like Sing Sing Sing\, Puttin On The Ritz\, Mack The Knife to crooning classics like Mr. Bojangles\, Fly Me To The Moon\, New York\, New York plus many more performed by THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS-Luke Thomas & T he Swing Cats. An absolute must for all SWING music fans.\n\nAs seen on Th e Late Late Show\, Ireland Am\, The Today Show\, The Six O'Clock Show and every major radio station in the country... With two #1Albums\, 3 TV Conce rt Specials\, 8 personally requested performances for President Higgins an d countless sell out tours you can’t afford to miss this show.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n18+ LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T183235Z URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/kings-of-swing-tour-luke-thomas-the- swing-cats/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/what-we-do/outreach-education/scho ols-shakespeare-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20261017T110000Z DTEND:20261017T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T184451Z UID:event_vpcvzsyjcnbwb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\ , with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and tea and coffee included.\n\nAll lev els of experience and or confidence (or lack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for o ne session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\ n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, and can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\nPlease contact 0863514303 or studio10du blin@gmail.com to ask if we have a spot available for you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T184451Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/vpcvzsyjcnbwb/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=du blin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Saturday Mahjong 🀄️ @Board DTSTART:20261017T130000Z DTEND:20261017T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T182625Z UID:event_316299523@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Mahjong in Dublin\nLearn and play Japanese mahjong!\n\nFriendl y meetup open to everyone\, beginners very welcome 🀄️.\n\nNote: while the meetup is free\, we would ask that you order something as courtesy fo r the venue :).\n\nWe now have a donation box\, ask the host if you feel l ike supporting.\n\nRSVP recommended so that we can make sure there is room for you. Beginners please come early for the introduction in the beginnin g (roughly 2 - 2.30 pm). After this time we may not have spaces left for b eginners.\n\nVisit [mahjong.ie](https://mahjong.ie/?utm_source=meetup&utm_ medium=hyperlink&utm_content=description) to know more about us.\nFollow u s on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mahjongindublin?igsh=MW10OHpqeH djY3VsYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) for beginner tips\, guides\, and gameplay re sources. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182625Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/mahjong-in-dublin/events/316299523/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahjong in Dublin END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fix Your Bike Session with Cork Community Bikes DTSTART:20261017T130000Z DTEND:20261017T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T000336Z UID:10000545-1792245600-1792256400@crni.ie CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000336Z LOCATION:Cork Community Bikes URL:https://crni.ie/event/fix-your-bike-session-with-cork-community-bikes/ 2026-10-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dumpling Making Experience in Dublin DTSTART:20261017T130000Z DTEND:20261017T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T183244Z UID:event_rrgzrtyjcnbwb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Dublin Dumpling Lovers – Hands-On Experience\n**Dumpling Mas terclass: A Unique & Unforgettable Hands-On Dining Experience**\nStep into your personal cooking station\, don your apron\, and get ready for a culi nary adventure. Guided by expert chefs\, you’ll create four distinct typ es of dumplings\, each with a unique filling inspired by the best of Asian cuisine: savory Korean dumplings\, delicate Hong Kong Siu Mai\, and class ic Chinese boiled dumplings.\n\nWhether you love savory fillings or prefer vegetarian-friendly options\, each creation will transport your senses st raight to Asia.\nAfter crafting your dumplings\, you’ll enjoy them in a relaxed setting with a curated Asian-inspired meal. Savor signature dishes like kimchi\, crispy okonomiyaki\, and savory scallion pancakes\, complem ented by the finest Japanese beer—a visual and flavor feast.\n\nAnd here ’s the surprise: one lucky participant will win a special gift to take h ome!!!\n\nThis experience is perfect for a date night\, a celebration\, or a memorable day with loved ones. It’s not just cooking\; it’s about c reating lasting memories in an intimate\, elegant setting.\n\n**Excited to join this incredible dumpling experience? 🥟✨**\n\n🎟️ Spots are filling up fast—**reserve your spot now and don’t miss out!**\n👉 ht tps://www.eventbrite.com/e/dumpling-rolling-masterclass-tickets-1030947219 887?aff=Meetup\n\n⚠️ *Please note: RSVP on Meetup **does NOT** guarant ee your spot. Only those with tickets will be admitted!* LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T183244Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/dublin-cooking-lite-meetup-group/events/rrgzrty jcnbwb/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dublin Dumpling Lovers – Hands-On Experience END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Racing Format - dinghies DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTSTAMP:20260730T202037Z UID:5fbf98a0-c7d6-4ddf-985b-2df35ab13d56 CATEGORIES:free,sports DESCRIPTION:Event SSC: Free Racing Format - dinghies | HW: 17:37:00 (3.28 m) | Sunset: 18:21:00 LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202037Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Home : Skerries Sailing Club X-SOURCE-URL:https://skerriessailingclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TY Week DTSTART:20261019T090000Z DTEND:20261023T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T060804Z UID:5465-1792404000-1792769400@www.dunsink.dias.ie CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Our TY Week is an opportunity for transition year students fro m all schools to sped a week in the observatory learning from our staff an d students. Various topics will be covered including solar physics\, space weather\, meteors and more. Students also have the opportunity to complet e group research projects with their fellow students. \nPlaces are limited and applications are required. More information is available here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T060804Z URL:https://www.dunsink.dias.ie/events/ty-week-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery& utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:DIAS Dunsink Observatory X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dunsink.dias.ie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Board Game Meet Up - Dún Laoghaire - Board And Brewed\, Board Gam e Café DTSTART:20261020T160000Z DTEND:20261020T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T153133Z UID:event_ddwpztyjcnbbc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Board Game Meet Up @Board and Brewed Dún Laoghaire\nBoard Gam e Night at Board and Brewed\, every Tuesday. Free in\, all welcome.\nCome down to 75 York Road any Tuesday between 5pm and 10pm\, grab a seat and jo in a table. There's over 700 games on the shelf and there's always someone happy to teach you the rules\, so you don't need to know a thing about bo ard games to have a good night.\nPlenty of people arrive on their own and we'll sort you onto a table with others\, so don't let coming solo put you off. Bring friends if you have them.\nThe kitchen is open too if you want to make an evening of it. Coffee\, pints\, gourmet pizzas and toasted san dwiches.\nWhat it costs: nothing. Tuesday nights are free all evening\, ju st turn up.\nWhere we are: 75 York Road\, Dún Laoghaire.\nGetting here: 5 to 10 minutes' walk from Dún Laoghaire and Salthill DART stations. The 4 6A\, 75\, 75A and 111 stop just outside\, and the 7 is a 5 minute walk. Th ere's an underground car park on Library Road and on-street parking outsid e.\nRSVP and let us know what you fancy playing\, and we'll have it out on a table waiting for you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153133Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/board-game-meet-up-board-and-brewed-dun-laoghai re/events/ddwpztyjcnbbc/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campai gn=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Board Game Meet Up @Board and Brewed Dún Laoghaire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Taught Life Drawing DTSTART:20261020T173000Z DTEND:20261020T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T010931Z UID:event_sszmztyjcnbbc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n**Tuesday Evening Taught Life Classes**\nBo ok a place here **[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http://dublin lifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\n\nDrawing from the figure has been part of an artist's basic training since ancient times\, and for good reason. Dra wing from observation teaches you how co-ordinate the eye and hand\, and w orking from the nude model is the most rewarding kind of drawing.\n\nA set of taught classes will explain fundamental aspects of drawing the figure\ , and give tips and show tricks of exploring the materials\, methods and a pproaches to rendering the figure on paper.\n\nThis class is suitable for everyone- from beginners just starting off on their drawing journey\, to m ore experienced people who want to build up their skills set. Basic techni ques are outlined in every class\, and then more complex exercises are exp lored.\n\nDrawing exercises take place in an easy\, informal setting.\n\nM easuring\, sighting\, and understanding negative space and shading are exp lored as well as basic anatomy and proportion.\n\nSome easels and drawing boards are provided. Basic drawing materials and paper are included in the price (but feel free to bring your own).\n[-Book Here](https://dublin-dra wing.sumupstore.com/product/single-taught-class-1)\nSmall class sizes with tuition and instruction will help with developing your own drawing method s and style. The teaching exercises are based on fine art practice but wil l be of great interest to illustrators\, designers\, and animators.\n[for more details click here.](http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)\n*Long Story Short:*\nLife Drawing from the Nude Figure\,\n**Tuesday evenings** 6.30-9PM(ish)\n27 Pearse Street Dublin 2\nSingle Class Price is 40€ **in cluding paper and materials\;**\nSet of Three Classes 99€\nSet of Six Cl asses 190€\nNote:You don't have to use Paypal to book - there are cheape r alternatives here:\n**[http://dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass](http:// dublinlifedrawing.com/taughtclass)**\nIf you need more information email d ublindrawing@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T010931Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/sszmztyjcnbbc/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 DTSTART:20261020T173000Z DTEND:20261020T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T011451Z UID:event_dbwswryjcnbbc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2\nLife Drawing Session\, Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio\, with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels\, drawing boards\, all art materials and te a and coffee included.\n\nAll levels of experience and or confidence (or l ack of) are welcome!\n\n50e for one session or 250 for six\n\nSmall groups to allow for 2m per participant\n\nBookings are confirmed on payment\, an d can be done by bank transfer\, card over the phone or Revolut.\n\n086351 4303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to reserve your spot! LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T011451Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/go-figure-life-drawing-at-studio-10-dublin-2/ev ents/dbwswryjcnbbc/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=du blin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Go Figure\, Life Drawing at Studio 10\, Dublin 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual chess @ Corrigans DTSTART:20261020T190000Z DTEND:20261020T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T180004Z UID:event_rwxbbvyjcnbbc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual chess at Corrigans\nJoin us for some casual games @ Cor rigans. All levels welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180004Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/casual-chess-corrigans/events/rwxbbvyjcnbbc/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual chess at Corrigans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DIY Bike Workshop with An Mheitheal Rothar DTSTART:20261021T170000Z DTEND:20261021T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182404Z UID:10000283-1792605600-1792616400@crni.ie CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182404Z LOCATION:An Mheitheal Rothar\, Block R Earls Island University Road\, Galw ay\, Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/diy-bike-workshop-with-an-mheitheal-rothar/2026- 10-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace 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). LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T182831Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/science-fiction-and-fantasy-book-club/events/31 6283546/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club of Dublin 9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maker Night DTSTART:20261021T180000Z DTEND:20261021T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182404Z UID:10000079-1792609200-1792616400@crni.ie CATEGORIES:community,tech DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182404Z LOCATION:Tog Hackerspace\, Unit 1B\, Motorcity\, Kylemore Road\, Inchicore \, Dublin 12\, D12 CF6V\, Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/maker-night/2026-10-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery& utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sewing Classes for Kids DTSTART:20261022T143000Z DTEND:20261022T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T180116Z UID:10001716-1792683000-1792688400@crni.ie CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T180116Z LOCATION:Tait House\, Collins Avenue\, Roxboro Road\, Limerick\, Limerick\ , Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/sewing-class/2026-10-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sewing Classes for Kids DTSTART:20261022T160000Z DTEND:20261022T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T002415Z UID:10001977-1792688400-1792693800@crni.ie CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T002415Z LOCATION:Tait House\, Collins Avenue\, Roxboro Road\, Limerick\, Limerick\ , Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/sewing-class-2/2026-10-22/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visitor Night at DIAS Dunsink Observatory DTSTART:20261022T180000Z DTEND:20261022T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T060804Z UID:5449-1792695600-1792701000@www.dunsink.dias.ie CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Join us at Dunsink Observatory for a night-long celebration of space — from Ireland’s rich and colourful history of exploring the un iverse\, to our role in making future discoveries beyond our atmosphere. T hroughout the night we’ll have talks\, conversation\, demonstrations and \, weather permitting\, some stargazing — all in the historic surroundin gs of Dunsink Observatory. Meet the scientists at the Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies (DIAS) who are expanding our understanding of the univers e\, the Dunsink team who care for the history and future of the observator y\, and the community of astronomers and space fans who help make Dunsink one of the most important sites for space exploration in Ireland. \nAdvanc ed booking is required through Eventbrite. Thank you for your donation sup porting the running of Visitor Nights at Dunsink Observatory. \nGates open at 18:45.  \nPlease note that cancellations within 48 hours of the event will not be eligible for a refund. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T060804Z URL:https://www.dunsink.dias.ie/events/visitor-night-at-dias-dunsink-obser vatory-15/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:DIAS Dunsink Observatory X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dunsink.dias.ie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mixed level ballet class DTSTART:20261022T184500Z DTEND:20261022T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T153125Z UID:event_swhmzsyjcnbdc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:The Art Of Ballet Group\nMixed level ballet class suitable for people with good ballet foundations knowledge (improvers to intermediate) LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153125Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/the-art-of-ballet-group/events/swhmzsyjcnbdc/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:The Art Of Ballet Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stella maris presentation night DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20260830T180619Z UID:d83e9db4-aaed-4aec-aabe-5ac024b7bfab CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:1 LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T180619Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.poolbegmarina.ie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Life Drawing - Pearse Street DTSTART:20261023T173000Z DTEND:20261023T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T010611Z UID:event_swpgztyjcnbfc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:City Life Drawing\n## LIFE DRAWING\n\nAn untaught life drawing class in the flesh with a model at 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2 (The Ireland Institute) every Friday evening\n6.30-9-00PM\nRoom will be open from abou t 6.20PM\n\n€26 (Buy Four Classes for €84-save €20)\nWe draw from ab out 6.45-9-00PM with a break half way through.\nBOOK HERE: https://dublin- drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class\n\n**If you'v e prepaid for some classes send a quick email to dublindrawing@gmail.com** \n\nMaterials:\nWe have drawing boards and clips and some charcoal and pap er. If you have your own materials bring them- they will be better quality .\n\nPlaces are limited so book as soon as you can.\n\nTLDR:\nFriday Eveni ng\nLIFE DRAWING UNTAUGHT **6.30-9.00PM**\nRoom open from about 6.20PM\n** 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2** (The Ireland Institute)\nBOOK HERE: https://du blin-drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T010611Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/city-life-drawing/events/swpgztyjcnbfc/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:City Life Drawing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:50th birthday party DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTSTAMP:20260726T041915Z UID:4dece7f8-0c07-4bf5-9d3b-8bed4de25896 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:1 LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T041915Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.poolbegmarina.ie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Greatest 80s Show DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTSTAMP:20260730T202027Z UID:332@milltheatre.ie CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The Greatest 80s Show is coming! \n\nAfter two sell-out tours and unforgettable nights across the country\, the show everybody is talki ng about visits The DLR Mill Theatre for the first time with a brand-new p roduction\, massive live sound and lighting\, and even more of the anthems you love.\n\nThis is a high-impact live concert. Powerhouse vocals. Incre dible musicianship. Hit after hit from the decade that defined a generatio n.\n\nIf you’ve been before\, you know the energy! If you haven’t\, th is is your chance!\n\nThe Greatest 80s Show. Bigger! Better! Unmissable! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202027Z URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/the-greatest-80s-show/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/what-we-do/outreach-education/scho ols-shakespeare-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dumpling Making Experience in Dublin DTSTART:20261024T130000Z DTEND:20261024T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T003706Z UID:event_rrgzrtyjcnbgc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Dublin Dumpling Lovers – Hands-On Experience\n**Dumpling Mas terclass: A Unique & Unforgettable Hands-On Dining Experience**\nStep into your personal cooking station\, don your apron\, and get ready for a culi nary adventure. Guided by expert chefs\, you’ll create four distinct typ es of dumplings\, each with a unique filling inspired by the best of Asian cuisine: savory Korean dumplings\, delicate Hong Kong Siu Mai\, and class ic Chinese boiled dumplings.\n\nWhether you love savory fillings or prefer vegetarian-friendly options\, each creation will transport your senses st raight to Asia.\nAfter crafting your dumplings\, you’ll enjoy them in a relaxed setting with a curated Asian-inspired meal. Savor signature dishes like kimchi\, crispy okonomiyaki\, and savory scallion pancakes\, complem ented by the finest Japanese beer—a visual and flavor feast.\n\nAnd here ’s the surprise: one lucky participant will win a special gift to take h ome!!!\n\nThis experience is perfect for a date night\, a celebration\, or a memorable day with loved ones. It’s not just cooking\; it’s about c reating lasting memories in an intimate\, elegant setting.\n\n**Excited to join this incredible dumpling experience? 🥟✨**\n\n🎟️ Spots are filling up fast—**reserve your spot now and don’t miss out!**\n👉 ht tps://www.eventbrite.com/e/dumpling-rolling-masterclass-tickets-1030947219 887?aff=Meetup\n\n⚠️ *Please note: RSVP on Meetup **does NOT** guarant ee your spot. Only those with tickets will be admitted!* LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T003706Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/dublin-cooking-lite-meetup-group/events/rrgzrty jcnbgc/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dublin Dumpling Lovers – Hands-On Experience END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fix Your Bike Session with Cork Community Bikes DTSTART:20261024T130000Z DTEND:20261024T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T002415Z UID:10000546-1792850400-1792861200@crni.ie CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T002415Z LOCATION:Cork Community Bikes URL:https://crni.ie/event/fix-your-bike-session-with-cork-community-bikes/ 2026-10-24/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parenting the Screenager - with Dr Richard Hogan DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTSTAMP:20260730T202027Z UID:370@milltheatre.ie CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Today’s teenagers are growing up in a digital world that is moving faster than any generation before them - and for parents\, it can f eel overwhelming. From social media and gaming to anxiety\, sleep deprivat ion\, and online pressures\, the challenges facing modern families are com plex and constantly evolving.  \n\nParenting the Screenager is an energe tic\, lighthearted\, and highly practical live show designed to give paren ts real tools they can use immediately. Dr Richard Hogan is one of Irelan d’s leading psychotherapists\, star of RTÉ’s Raised By The Village \, Virgin Media Television’s Dinner With The Enemy and a regular cont ributor to national radio. In this live show\, Richard offers clear\, acce ssible guidance on how to strengthen communication\, set healthy boundarie s\, and better understand teenage behaviour in a screen-dominated world.  \n\n Drawing on years of clinical and classroom experience\, Richard ex plores the real issues parents are facing today\, including social media \, bullying\, body image\, online pornography\, exams\, and teenage anxiet y. Using relatable case studies and straightforward strategies\, he shows parents how to reduce conflict\, rebuild connection\, and create healthier family dynamics.  \n\nThis is not a lecture - it’s an essential\, r eassuring\, and empowering evening for any parent who wants to feel more c onfident navigating adolescence in the modern age. \n\nAbout Dr Richard H ogan  \n\nDr Richard Hogan is a systemically trained family psychother apist and clinical director of the award-winning Therapy Institute. A week ly columnist with the Irish Examiner\, he is author of bestsellers Parenti ng the Screenager and Home Is Where the Start Is. A Fulbright scholar\, he has researched inclusion in education in Ireland and the US. Richard is a leading media contributor across RTÉ\, Virgin Media and national radio\, promoting progressive mental health strategies. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202027Z URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/parenting-the-screenager-with-dr-ric hard-hogan/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/what-we-do/outreach-education/scho ols-shakespeare-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Racing Format - dinghies DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTSTAMP:20260730T202037Z UID:0bbf3b71-3078-4798-be1c-51c92a784125 CATEGORIES:free,sports DESCRIPTION:Event SSC: Free Racing Format - dinghies | HW: 10:33:00 (4.11 m) | Sunset: 17:06:00 LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T202037Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Home : Skerries Sailing Club X-SOURCE-URL:https://skerriessailingclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cinema Breakfast DTSTART:20261025T110000Z DTEND:20261025T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T153142Z UID:event_314942703@meetup.com CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:The Cinema Breakfast Club\nMovie to be announced soon - LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153142Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/cinema-breakfast-club/events/314942703/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:The Cinema Breakfast Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Sailors Meeting DTSTART:20261025T130000Z DTEND:20261025T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T180736Z UID:b156da05-659b-4a35-a704-9eb130beadfa CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:End of the season Sailors Meeting so that sailors can have a b etter input into the fixtures list and other issues for the 2027 season. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T180736Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Home : Skerries Sailing Club X-SOURCE-URL:https://skerriessailingclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Halloween Theatre Lab DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20260902T183443Z UID:382@milltheatre.ie CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Designed for actors aged 13-18 with prior acting experience\, this course is an intensive week to hone your acting\, improvisation an d devising skills under the guidance of a theatre professional.\n\nCourse Syllabus:\n\n\n\n Bring writing to life: read\, rehearse and perform work in a supportive group setting\n Cover performance skills\, stagecraft\, basic design\, improvisation\, directing insight and production process\n Experience every part of creating theatre - writer\, performer\, collabor ator\, critic\n End the week with a sharing of work for peers and guests LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183443Z URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/halloween-theatre-lab/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/what-we-do/outreach-education/scho ols-shakespeare-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tale as Old as Time: Disney & Family Favourites on Strings - Perfo rmed by Leinster String Quartet Featuring Alison Denna DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTSTAMP:20260910T122642Z UID:384@milltheatre.ie CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Rediscover the magic of the music you know and love\, reimagin ed in stunning arrangements for string quartet. Let the timeless melodies of Disney come alive in a way you’ve never heard before\; warm\, elega nt\, and utterly enchanting. \n\nAbout the Performance \n\nLeinster Stri ng Quartet returns to dlr Mill Theatre with a very special evening\, join ed by the wonderful Alison Dennan. Together they perform a hand-picked se lection of your most cherished Disney favourites\, from beloved classics to modern favourites\, all brought to life with the rich\, beautiful soun d of strings. \n\nThis is the perfect way to begin your mid-term break: a magical evening of music suitable for all ages\, ideal for sharing with f amily and friends\, or simply enjoying a moment of beauty and wonder.  \ n\nAbout Alison Dennan\n\nAlison is a Dublin-based singer and actor with a particular love for musical theatre\, live music and storytelling. A grad uate of the Gaiety School of Acting\, she holds a Masters in Theatre Pract ice from UCD/GSA and has worked extensively across stage and screen\, perf orming in many of Ireland’s leading venues including the 3Olympia Theatr e\, Gaiety Theatre\, National Concert Hall\, INEC\, Wexford Opera House an d dlr Mill Theatre. \n\n With a background in primary education\, Alison has a particular passion for children’s theatre and for creating imagin ative\, engaging experiences for young audiences. She also works as a musi cal theatre tutor and drama facilitator for the Gaiety School of Acting an d founded the company Creative Starts to deliver creative arts based works hops and classes to primary school children. \n\n She is delighted to be returning to the DLR Mill Theatre having recently played the role of ‘F iona the Fairytale Fairy’ in ‘The Chocolate Shop Has Lost It’s Hop ’. Other theatre credits include Elphie and Elsie in the 3Olympia Theatr e pantomimes\, Cinderella (Wexford Opera Theatre/INEC)\, Tír na Nóg (S mock Alley)\, RTÉ Jr’s ‘Once Upon a Christmas’\, Chromatics- An Iri sh Musical (DLR Mill Theatre) and Aspects of Andrew Llyod Webber (NCH). LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T122642Z URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/tale-as-old-as-time-disney-family-fa vourites-on-strings-performed-by-leinster-string-quartet-featuring-alison- denna/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.milltheatre.ie/what-we-do/outreach-education/scho ols-shakespeare-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Board Game Meet Up - Dún Laoghaire - Board And Brewed\, Board Gam e Café DTSTART:20261027T170000Z DTEND:20261027T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T002910Z UID:event_ddwpztyjcnbkc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Board Game Meet Up @Board and Brewed Dún Laoghaire\nBoard Gam e Night at Board and Brewed\, every Tuesday. Free in\, all welcome.\nCome down to 75 York Road any Tuesday between 5pm and 10pm\, grab a seat and jo in a table. There's over 700 games on the shelf and there's always someone happy to teach you the rules\, so you don't need to know a thing about bo ard games to have a good night.\nPlenty of people arrive on their own and we'll sort you onto a table with others\, so don't let coming solo put you off. Bring friends if you have them.\nThe kitchen is open too if you want to make an evening of it. Coffee\, pints\, gourmet pizzas and toasted san dwiches.\nWhat it costs: nothing. Tuesday nights are free all evening\, ju st turn up.\nWhere we are: 75 York Road\, Dún Laoghaire.\nGetting here: 5 to 10 minutes' walk from Dún Laoghaire and Salthill DART stations. The 4 6A\, 75\, 75A and 111 stop just outside\, and the 7 is a 5 minute walk. Th ere's an underground car park on Library Road and on-street parking outsid e.\nRSVP and let us know what you fancy playing\, and we'll have it out on a table waiting for you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T002910Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/board-game-meet-up-board-and-brewed-dun-laoghai re/events/ddwpztyjcnbkc/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campai gn=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Board Game Meet Up @Board and Brewed Dún Laoghaire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Safeguarding – SG1 Basic Awareness DTSTART:20261027T183000Z DTEND:20261027T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121041Z UID:10002294-1793125800-1793136600@hockey.ie CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details: \n Date: 27th October 2026\n Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm \n Location: Online\n Price: 25 Euro inc booking fee \n \nRegister now t o secure your place! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121041Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://hockey.ie/event/safeguarding-sg1-basic-awareness-6/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Hockey Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://hockey.ie/events/tag/leinster/month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual chess @ Corrigans DTSTART:20261027T200000Z DTEND:20261027T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T180004Z UID:event_rwxbbvyjcnbkc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual chess at Corrigans\nJoin us for some casual games @ Cor rigans. All levels welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180004Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/casual-chess-corrigans/events/rwxbbvyjcnbkc/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual chess at Corrigans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DIY Bike Workshop with An Mheitheal Rothar DTSTART:20261028T180000Z DTEND:20261028T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T182656Z UID:10000284-1793210400-1793221200@crni.ie CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T182656Z LOCATION:An Mheitheal Rothar\, Block R Earls Island University Road\, Galw ay\, Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/diy-bike-workshop-with-an-mheitheal-rothar/2026- 10-28/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sewing Classes for Kids DTSTART:20261029T153000Z DTEND:20261029T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T182656Z UID:10001717-1793287800-1793293200@crni.ie CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T182656Z LOCATION:Tait House\, Collins Avenue\, Roxboro Road\, Limerick\, Limerick\ , Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/sewing-class/2026-10-29/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sewing Classes for Kids DTSTART:20261029T170000Z DTEND:20261029T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T182408Z UID:10001978-1793293200-1793298600@crni.ie CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T182408Z LOCATION:Tait House\, Collins Avenue\, Roxboro Road\, Limerick\, Limerick\ , Ireland URL:https://crni.ie/event/sewing-class-2/2026-10-29/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mixed level ballet class DTSTART:20261029T194500Z DTEND:20261029T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T003221Z UID:event_swhmzsyjcnbmc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:The Art Of Ballet Group\nMixed level ballet class suitable for people with good ballet foundations knowledge (improvers to intermediate) LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T003221Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/the-art-of-ballet-group/events/swhmzsyjcnbmc/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:The Art Of Ballet Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Saturday Mahjong 🀄️ @Board DTSTART:20261031T140000Z DTEND:20261031T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T182625Z UID:event_316299535@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Mahjong in Dublin\nLearn and play Japanese mahjong!\n\nFriendl y meetup open to everyone\, beginners very welcome 🀄️.\n\nNote: while the meetup is free\, we would ask that you order something as courtesy fo r the venue :).\n\nWe now have a donation box\, ask the host if you feel l ike supporting.\n\nRSVP recommended so that we can make sure there is room for you. Beginners please come early for the introduction in the beginnin g (roughly 2 - 2.30 pm). After this time we may not have spaces left for b eginners.\n\nVisit [mahjong.ie](https://mahjong.ie/?utm_source=meetup&utm_ medium=hyperlink&utm_content=description) to know more about us.\nFollow u s on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mahjongindublin?igsh=MW10OHpqeH djY3VsYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) for beginner tips\, guides\, and gameplay re sources. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182625Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/mahjong-in-dublin/events/316299535/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Mahjong in Dublin END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dumpling Making Experience in Dublin DTSTART:20261031T140000Z DTEND:20261031T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T183435Z UID:event_rrgzrtyjcnbpc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Dublin Dumpling Lovers – Hands-On Experience\n**Dumpling Mas terclass: A Unique & Unforgettable Hands-On Dining Experience**\nStep into your personal cooking station\, don your apron\, and get ready for a culi nary adventure. Guided by expert chefs\, you’ll create four distinct typ es of dumplings\, each with a unique filling inspired by the best of Asian cuisine: savory Korean dumplings\, delicate Hong Kong Siu Mai\, and class ic Chinese boiled dumplings.\n\nWhether you love savory fillings or prefer vegetarian-friendly options\, each creation will transport your senses st raight to Asia.\nAfter crafting your dumplings\, you’ll enjoy them in a relaxed setting with a curated Asian-inspired meal. Savor signature dishes like kimchi\, crispy okonomiyaki\, and savory scallion pancakes\, complem ented by the finest Japanese beer—a visual and flavor feast.\n\nAnd here ’s the surprise: one lucky participant will win a special gift to take h ome!!!\n\nThis experience is perfect for a date night\, a celebration\, or a memorable day with loved ones. It’s not just cooking\; it’s about c reating lasting memories in an intimate\, elegant setting.\n\n**Excited to join this incredible dumpling experience? 🥟✨**\n\n🎟️ Spots are filling up fast—**reserve your spot now and don’t miss out!**\n👉 ht tps://www.eventbrite.com/e/dumpling-rolling-masterclass-tickets-1030947219 887?aff=Meetup\n\n⚠️ *Please note: RSVP on Meetup **does NOT** guarant ee your spot. Only those with tickets will be admitted!* LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T183435Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/dublin-cooking-lite-meetup-group/events/rrgzrty jcnbpc/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Dublin Dumpling Lovers – Hands-On Experience END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fix Your Bike Session with Cork Community Bikes DTSTART:20261031T140000Z DTEND:20261031T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T001906Z UID:10000547-1793455200-1793466000@crni.ie CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Repair & Recycling Alert 13th September  Important notice to members!  Virtual green + social procurement trade fair initiat ive Register now to attend the launch of our ‘virtual green + social pr ocurement trade fair’ at the Rediscovery Centre\, 28th September (2 week s time!).Please give feedback on your virtual stall here by COB this Frida y\, 16th September.See attached a members info booklet with all of your FA Q’s answered.  CRNI newsCircular Textiles initiative: Doing an autumn w ardrobe clear out in Buncrana? The #DonateDontWaste clothing & home textil e banks behind the Buncrana Library make drop off easy! Visit http://donat ebuncrana.ie for info about the CLEAN & DRY preloved items to donate.Last week\, we welcomed our new Administration Manager\, Lisa Hall to the team. Lisa will be working behind the scenes to ensure all of our admin process es are efficient and up to date.  Sectoral newsRegister now for the EPA C ircular Economy Conference 2022: 22 September\, Aviva Stadium\, Dublin. Th e full conference programme is now available! Register here.CSP Programme: Additional €1m Announced for Community Services Programme Support FundE U Right to Repair: Commission proposes EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets\, marks end of ‘era of disposable devices’. Read more.   Me mber newsRefill Ireland had a feature on Lovin.ie.The Rediscovery Centre h ave launched the Relove Fashion programme for 2022/23.IRD Duhallow Revamp ’s ‘Relove Paint’ initiative was featured in the Irish Examiner.ReCr eate Ireland were announced as a partner on Crumlin Taking Action Together ’s programme of events   SupportsZero Waste Europe Study Tour: Zero W aste Europe is organising its first Study Tour in 3 years – and you are invited! On 21-23 November\, we will return to the birthplace of the Europ ean zero waste movement in Italy\, where we will visit two of Europe’s f ront-running schemes for sustainable management of waste\; the city of Mil an and the Treviso region. In Treviso\, participants will have the chance to visit and connect with representatives from the waste management compan y Contarina\, a long-time zero waste champion in Italy. Learn more.Champio n Changemakers Weekend: Champion ChangemakersTM is a weekend long ‘Drago ns Den’ type event which will be hosted by members of the Community Ente rprise Association Ireland (CEAI) in five different locations across the c ountry from September 23rd next. The focus of the weekend is to work with local communities in Ireland – individuals or groups – to identify\, a ddress and solve social\, environmental or economic challenges which exist around them. Learn more.    Policy & advocacy    Submission deadline s:   IRL: Have your say – DETE Public consultation on ecodesign for sus tainable products Deadline: 13th September EU: Have your say –Designing mobile phones and tablets to be sustainable – ecodesign Deadline: 28th S eptember  Other: EU: New action plans – Towards circular building citie s: nine new action plansIRL: New EPA packaging report –  Packaging Was te in Ireland in 2020    Funding & awards  Important funding deadlines 15 September: St Stephen’s Green Trust: Family Matters Grant Programme (2022-2025) 15th September: DAF Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises 23 Sep tember: Pakman Awards 2022 30 September: Rise Community Fund 4th October:L IFE Calls for proposals 2022. Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for circular economy and quality of life\, nature and biodiversity\, climate change mi tigation and adaptation sub-programmes 6th October: Rethink Ireland Urban Uplift Fund (Please consult your local ETB for your local deadline):The Re ach Fund       Business opportunities Tender opportunity: Tender for Loose Furniture & Fittings at ATU Sligo Deadline: 14th October    Readi ng\, Listening\, Watching Read: Re-Gen starts construction on £30 million Resource Recovery Park in NIRead: Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PMRead: New report deems Alliance to End Plastic Waste ‘sophisticated greenwashing’Read: Selfridges wants half of transactions to be resale\, repair\, rental or refills by 2030Read: The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashionRead: Lidl Irel and & Northern Ireland Remove Unrecyclable Black Plastic PackagingRead: UE FA launches its Circular Economy Guidelines    Events  Public Reuse\, Repair & Recycle events 14-15 Sept\, Conference: Lets Recycle Live 14 Sept ember\, Webinar: Repair and copyright 22 Sept\, Conference: The EPA’s Ci rcular Economy Conference 26 Sept\, Workshop: The EU Textiles Strategy in Motion – What does it mean for the future of this sector? 27 Spetember\, Webinar: Mass layoffs and local impacts 28 Sept\, Conference: European Re search and Innovation Day 28 Sept\, CRNI Launch: Green + Social Virtual Pr ocurement Trade Fair 30 Sept – 2 Oct\, Conference: Fixfest Oct: National Reuse Month 3 – 9 Oct: Circular Week 6 October\, Workshop: A Circular B usiness Roundtable to present one’s circular business solutions 14 Oct: International E-Waste Day 15 Oct: International Repair Day 20 Oct\, Webina r: Why environmental standards matter 20 Oct\, Workshop: What role do seco ndary materials play in new constructions and in buildings renovation? 20 October\, RREUSE Workshop: Online site visit to the re-use centre of Socia l Cooperative Insieme 23 Nov\, Conference: Walking the Talk: the Basque C ircular Summit   #ReuseRepairRecycle LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T001906Z LOCATION:Cork Community Bikes URL:https://crni.ie/event/fix-your-bike-session-with-cork-community-bikes/ 2026-10-31/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dublin-ie X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Resources Network Ireland X-SOURCE-URL:https://crni.ie/venue/tog-hackerspace END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR