Featured Events in Dublin in October 2024 (July Updated)

Experience the rich artistic history of Dublin Southside with the "Oscar Wilde, Joyce and Samuel Beckett - a Walking Tour of Artistic Dublin" event. Taking place at The National Gallery Café and Restaurant on October 28, 2024, this tour will guide participants through the vibrant streets where these iconic literary figures once roamed. Immerse yourself in the world of Wilde, Joyce, and Beckett as you explore Clare Lane and discover the inspiration behind their timeless works. Tickets are available for €17.07, offering a unique opportunity to delve into the cultural heritage of Dublin's renowned artists.

Halloween Camp 2024 Tuesday, October 29th - Friday, November 1st Normal day: 9.30- 3.30pm. Pre/Post Camp: For an additional cost you can enroll in our pre and post camp, parents can drop off children no earlier than 8.45am and pick up no later than 4.15pm. About Camp The camp is suitable for 4-12 year olds, and is then further subdivided into 4-6 year olds and 7-12 year olds in order to schedule age appropriate activities. We offer a range of activities for the children, from ball sports such as basketball, volleyball and football, to relay races and obstacle courses, daily arts and crafts sessions and of course a swimming* session everyday! *If a child requires help changing, a parent/guardian must be present to help - Changing rooms at 2:15 pm to change and 3:00 pm when leaving the pool. Swan Leisure Sports Camps operate its normal day 9.30- 3.30pm. Parents may drop off and pick up their children within 10 minutes of the start and finish of the camp. Parents are requested to be punctual as the Leisure Centre is not responsible for children outside camp times. For an additional cost you can enroll in our pre and post camp, parents can drop off children no earlier than 8.45am and pick up no later than 4.15pm. A snack is provided at 10:45 am but a packed lunch should be sent along with each child, as well as comfortable clothes and swimwear. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone on 01-4967908. What Should I Bring? Each child should come prepared with the following for camp each day: Packed Lunch (on Friday we will provide pizza!)Water BottleSwimming SuitTowelSwimming Cap (available for purchase at reception if needed)Goggles (if they wish)Athletic friendly clothes and footwear Information Source: Swan Leisure | eventbrite

Come test a live studio show featuring chats, performances, music, screenings,and sculptures where artists explore alternative ways of being, working and exhibiting. This could be the first, and last, chance. Dry Run anticipates that all organisers, artworks and performers are/will be in some way struggling with their 'role', intentionally or otherwise, as this is not the real thing. The benefit, as a test-screener, is that perhaps you, too, may get to escape yourself for the night. How fun. No?(1) Worry not if you have reservations as, after the fact, it will amaze you how much this never really happened. A printed programme with information about contributors, schedule and running times will be provided on the night. (1) No. Never face the truth. Not when you’ve gotten this far.” Katharine Hepburn Doesn't Like the Studio Decor | The Dick Cavett Show Doors: 6.30pm. The event starts at 7pm sharp with no late entry or re-entry. Dirty Solutions is an exhibition club made up of arts professionals based in Dublin. The club was born out of a desire to create or revive platforms, spaces and resources to promote convivial, supportive, discursive and critical situations. Current members are: Lily Cahill, Vaari Claffey, Francis Halsall, Aphra Hill and Isabel Nolan. Dirty Solution's Dry Run is in partnership with Temple Bar Gallery + Studios and made possible by a Dublin City Council Arts Office Project Grant. Access information TBG+S is wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator from the ground floor to all other floors. There are gender neutral toilet facilities and a semi-accessible toilet on the ground floor. Guide and assistance dogs welcome. This lively semi-participatory event will take place over three spaces on two floors. Access via the street-facing Studio 1 entrance. Attendees will be free to move between spaces at will, with quieter areas available, though there will be a distinct ‘Action Zone’ in the main gallery space. Dry Run will involve: flashing lights, loud noises, photography, recording, swearing and strong scents. The room(s) may be warm due to lighting and other bodies. Stools will be provided in the main gallery and benches in other spaces. For further information please contact Learning + Public Engagement Curator Órla Goodwin (+353 (0)1 671 0073; orla@templebargallery.com) Information Source: Temple Bar Gallery + Studios | eventbrite

Writers let loose in Beckett’s archives – readings from Tolka journal We are delighted to invite you to an evening of readings by four wonderful writers who have completed creative fellowships in the Beckett archives at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Reading: Claire-Louise Bennett, Niamh Campbell, Nathan O'Donnell, and Simon Okotie. Excerpts from their responses to Beckett were published in the most recent issue of Tolka journal. This event is a collaboration between the School of English and Library at Trinity College Dublin, the Samuel Beckett Research Centre at the University of Reading, and Tolka journal. Information Source: Julie Bates | eventbrite

TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER Doors 8pm / Show at 8:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening. Sinthujha VK Sinthujha VK is a comedian from Sweden who’s bringing her unique comedic take to Ireland. A rising star of the European comedy scene, Sinthujha VK is a multi-talented performer who has just be crowned winner of the Lund Comedy Festival Grand Comedy Slam 2023. Patser Murray Patser has a way with words. One of the top acts around Ireland at the moment, a favourite at the International Bar, Laughter Lounge, City Limits Cork, The Empire Belfast, Chaplins, Anseo, and many other established comedy clubs. He is also an established actor appearing in television on ‘Love/Hate’, Primeval, ‘Can’t Cope Won’t Cope’ and movies such as “You’re Ugly Too” and “Intermission”. Patser is also the man behind the very successful PH-unny nights at the Palmerstown House. Patser is fast becoming one of Ireland’s favourites comedy acts performing improvised skits with Jimmy Carr to supporting Jason Byrne, Patser has been around the block! Got tea bags, and is now just waiting for the kettle to boil. Plus Special Guest! Your host for the night: Damo Clark Aussie Damo Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, his last solo show toured all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia plus guest spots in the US. Clark has featured in Comedy Central’s Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV’s Republic of Telly, I Dare Ya, Comedy Central’s Seann Walsh World and wrote and co-starred in Virgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy Club TV series. “The world’s wittiest machine gun” The Scotsman “Clarky could just get up and say what happened that day and it’d be f**king hilarious” Jim Jefferies WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (8:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

1 day MagicQ training course The MagicQ basic training course covers the use of all MagicQ products including our range of PC Wings and MagicQ consoles. The course covers starting new shows from scratch, layouts, patching, recording and editing cues, cue lists and chases, FX programming. The courses is suitable for all skill levels, but suited more to those starting out with MagicQ. Experienced users can pick up new tips and tricks. Set up for training is two people per console using ChamSys MagicVis for visualisation. Course Details Cost €41.67 (+ VAT €50) Includes- A MagicQ Basic DMX dongle, ChamSys USB key, training guide and lunch. The course runs from 10:00 to 16:00. If you book the basic AND the intermediate training under two consecutive days (2 days next to one another) then you'll receive a MagicDMX FULL dongle instead of the MagicDMX Basic (worth €85!) Terms and Conditions - You need to be aged 16 years or over to participate in the training. If you are aged under 16, then you need to contact us on the email below and have an adult (18 years +) attend the training with you. - Some basic lighting knowledge is required, such as understanding DMX, and universes. This is to help understand how the ChamSys MagicQ consoles output to fixtures. If unsure please feel free to contact us and we can assist. - We require up to 2 working days notice for any cancellations, where during that period you can get a refund. Less than 2 working days notice for cancellation, you will not receive a refund. - Refunding tickets- Up to 7 days before the event, the refund fees will be free of charge. Less than 7 days notice and fees will be deducted from the refund amount. - We have the right to cancel the training if there are very low numbers no less than 7 days notice. - Any dietary requirements for lunch please notify us soon so we can accommodate. For any queries on the course please contact: training@chamsys.co.uk Information Source: ChamSys Ltd | eventbrite

WEDNESDAY 2ND OCTOBER Doors 8pm / Show at 8:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening. Ian Coppinger One of Ireland’s busiest comedians Ian is a regular on the world comedy circuit having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh, Melbourne, Montreal Just for Laughs, Galway, Electric Picnic, Glasgow, Dublin, Adelaide and Wellington comedy festivals. Ian is also one of a handful of acts who have been invited back year after year to perform at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival since 1995 and he has performed throughout Europe, the Middle East and Far East. A regular on all the major stages in Ireland and the UK, Ian has also appeared as a support act for Ardal O’Hanlon on his UK tour and Pat Shortt on his Irish tour, including 7 sell out weeks in Dublin’s Vicar Street. Ian has also appeared on The Panel Live tour 2008 and in 2007 had 250,000 copies of his CD distributed in the news of the world. A noted improviser, Ian is a co-founder of The Dublin Comedy Improv (1992), where he still performs every Monday night in Dublin’s International Bar, which is Ireland’s second-longest running comedy club. The Dublin Comedy Improv have recorded two hit radio shows for RTE radio. Ian is also a regular guest with the world famous Comedy Store Players performing alongside Paul Merton, Richard Vranch, Josie Lawrence and many members of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Ian has also toured Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and Far East as Whose Line Is It Anyway? with the original performers. Tiny James Hailing from Africa, Tiny James is an actor and a stand up comic. Tiny James has perform stand up comedy in places such as Vicar St. with Des Bishop, Ha’Penny Bridge Inn bar, International Bar, appeared in two of PJ Gallagher’s stand up specials. In 2023 he was co-lead in the Irish feature film ‘Licence For Nil’. Your host for the night: Damo Clark Aussie Damo Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, his last solo show toured all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia plus guest spots in the US. Clark has featured in Comedy Central’s Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV’s Republic of Telly, I Dare Ya, Comedy Central’s Seann Walsh World and wrote and co-starred in Virgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy Club TV series. “The world’s wittiest machine gun” The Scotsman “Clarky could just get up and say what happened that day and it’d be f**king hilarious” Jim Jefferies WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (8:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

THE ISLAND' written & presented by Tina Noonan Inspired by ongoing historic abuse revelations from some of Ireland's most prestigious rugby schools. 'Addressing unspeakable horror with humour, humility and insight in a brave, bold, often breathtaking production' The Arts Review **** Running Time: 70 Mins Age 18+ 7.30 pm - 8.40 pm Tickets €15 * cash accepted at the door also DATES: 02 October, 03 October, 04 October 2024 Set in 2022 - four sucessful, middle aged school friends, gather around a kitchen Island in South Dublin to celebrate a Senior Cup win over a rival rugby school and to piece together news of the death of an estranged school pal 'Gonzo'; his rise and his demise, which brings all of them back to their school days and one by one, to unearth dark truths they have never shared with each other until this night. REVIEWS The Island (theartsreview.com) The Island - playwright Tina Noonan on exploring abuse and trauma (rte.ie) Information Source: Tina Noonan | eventbrite

Safeguarding 2 - Club Children's Officer (C.C.O) is an online workshop scheduled for the 3rd of October 2024. This workshop is designed for individuals who have completed Safeguarding 1 and are interested in becoming a Children's Officer. The Club Children's Officer plays a crucial role in implementing best practices within the club and ensuring the welfare and protection of children. To be eligible for the Club Children's Officer position, candidates must have already completed the Safeguarding 1 (Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness workshop) and are encouraged to participate in the new Club Children's Officer 3-hour workshop. By completing this course, individuals will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively carry out their responsibilities as a Club Children's Officer. Participants of the workshop will receive a Club Children's Officer Action Planning document that will aid them in fulfilling their role in the club. Additionally, the workshop will cover the implementation of the Sport Ireland Code, which has been widely adopted by governing bodies, clubs, and community groups since 2000. The adoption of this code ensures the protection and well-being of young people involved in sports. The workshop will take place online through Zoom, and participants will receive the necessary materials and a Zoom link a few days before the event. Please note that sharing the course details with others is not permitted, and only registered participants will be allowed to join the Zoom meeting. By registering for this workshop, participants' information including their name, email, and date of birth will be shared with Sport Ireland for the purpose of issuing a certificate of completion. Join the Safeguarding 2 Online Workshop on the 3rd of October 2024 to enhance your role as a Club Children's Officer and contribute to creating positive and enjoyable experiences for young people in sports and physical activities. Event Details: - Event Name: Safeguarding 2 Online Workshop - 3rd October 2024 - City: Dun Laoghaire Rathdown - Venue: Online workshop through Zoom - Address: Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown - Event Time: 2024-10-03 - Ticket Price: €15.

Syrene’s gig! Come join us for some live music (and a drink) at Anderson’s Food Hall & Café in Glasnevin! Doors at 8:30pm. Tickets on sale for only €5 - to fund Daniel's lego collection! Information Source: Syrene | eventbrite

A Night of Shorts is a curated evening of short films made by women. After three previous events at The Social in London, A Night of Shorts comes to Dublin for its fourth iteration. Curated by London-based producer Masha Thorpe and Irish filmmaker Marion Bergin around the theme of GAZE. How it affects or shapes spaces, orders, strips, conceals, or reveals. Unusual ways and forms looking, being seen - or not - being looked at too much or not enough. Puzzles, and mazes, searching for lost objects or attempting to remember them in your mind’s eye. Exciting work from new, emerging and established filmmakers. Come watch, bring your ma, your da, bring yourself just for the joy of it! Screening will be followed by DJ performance from Irish female collective Foxglov, with chats until late! Open bar sponsored by Jameson. Information Source: A Night of Shorts | eventbrite

FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER - LATE SHOW Doors 9pm / Show at 9:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening. Kevin Larney Dundalk native Kevin Larney won Dublin’s Next Top Comic 2020, is one half of Shite Talk: An Irish History podcast and has gigged all around Ireland, Australia, and performed at the Edinburgh Fringe. Ian Coppinger One of Ireland’s busiest comedians Ian is a regular on the world comedy circuit having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh, Melbourne, Montreal Just for Laughs, Galway, Electric Picnic, Glasgow, Dublin, Adelaide and Wellington comedy festivals. Ian is also one of a handful of acts who have been invited back year after year to perform at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival since 1995 and he has performed throughout Europe, the Middle East and Far East. A regular on all the major stages in Ireland and the UK, Ian has also appeared as a support act for Ardal O’Hanlon on his UK tour and Pat Shortt on his Irish tour, including 7 sell out weeks in Dublin’s Vicar Street. Ian has also appeared on The Panel Live tour 2008 and in 2007 had 250,000 copies of his CD distributed in the news of the world. A noted improviser, Ian is a co-founder of The Dublin Comedy Improv (1992), where he still performs every Monday night in Dublin’s International Bar, which is Ireland’s second-longest running comedy club. The Dublin Comedy Improv have recorded two hit radio shows for RTE radio. Ian is also a regular guest with the world famous Comedy Store Players performing alongside Paul Merton, Richard Vranch, Josie Lawrence and many members of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Ian has also toured Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and Far East as Whose Line Is It Anyway? with the original performers. PLUS SPECIAL GUEST! Your host for the night: Damo Clark Aussie Damo Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, his last solo show toured all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia plus guest spots in the US. Clark has featured in Comedy Central’s Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV’s Republic of Telly, I Dare Ya, Comedy Central’s Seann Walsh World and wrote and co-starred in Virgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy Club TV series. “The world’s wittiest machine gun” The Scotsman “Clarky could just get up and say what happened that day and it’d be f**king hilarious” Jim Jefferies WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (9:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

Rob Strong Band LIVE at Kavanagh's Stoneybatter Dublin 7 Legend Rob Strong brings his band back to Kavanagh's Stoneybatter, a fabulous intimate venue upstairs, for the fourth time in the past year! Back due to popular demand! Tickets only €15 plus booking fee on Eventbrite! Information Source: Paul Holland | eventbrite

FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER Doors 7pm / Show at 7:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening. Kevin Larney Dundalk native Kevin Larney won Dublin’s Next Top Comic 2020, is one half of Shite Talk: An Irish History podcast and has gigged all around Ireland, Australia, and performed at the Edinburgh Fringe. Ian Coppinger One of Ireland’s busiest comedians Ian is a regular on the world comedy circuit having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh, Melbourne, Montreal Just for Laughs, Galway, Electric Picnic, Glasgow, Dublin, Adelaide and Wellington comedy festivals. Ian is also one of a handful of acts who have been invited back year after year to perform at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival since 1995 and he has performed throughout Europe, the Middle East and Far East. A regular on all the major stages in Ireland and the UK, Ian has also appeared as a support act for Ardal O’Hanlon on his UK tour and Pat Shortt on his Irish tour, including 7 sell out weeks in Dublin’s Vicar Street. Ian has also appeared on The Panel Live tour 2008 and in 2007 had 250,000 copies of his CD distributed in the news of the world. A noted improviser, Ian is a co-founder of The Dublin Comedy Improv (1992), where he still performs every Monday night in Dublin’s International Bar, which is Ireland’s second-longest running comedy club. The Dublin Comedy Improv have recorded two hit radio shows for RTE radio. Ian is also a regular guest with the world famous Comedy Store Players performing alongside Paul Merton, Richard Vranch, Josie Lawrence and many members of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Ian has also toured Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and Far East as Whose Line Is It Anyway? with the original performers. PLUS SPECIAL GUEST! Your host for the night: Damo Clark Aussie Damo Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, his last solo show toured all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia plus guest spots in the US. Clark has featured in Comedy Central’s Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV’s Republic of Telly, I Dare Ya, Comedy Central’s Seann Walsh World and wrote and co-starred in Virgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy Club TV series. “The world’s wittiest machine gun” The Scotsman “Clarky could just get up and say what happened that day and it’d be f**king hilarious” Jim Jefferies WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (7:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

Join us for an unforgettable comedy show!! Juicy Koi Comedy is a weekly comedy club Yamamori Presents. We aimed at providing a platform for both seasoned professionals and emerging talents in the comedy circuit. Comedian ListStephen MullenEdwin SammonTO BE ANNOUNCEDTO BE ANNOUNCEDTO BE ANNOUNCEDTO BE ANNOUNCEDPriceFree Entry + Free White Claw drink Date and TimeOct 4th (Friday) Venue Open from 19:00 until 21:30Show time from 19:30 until 21:30 (with an interval)Food and DrinkBefore the show starts, You can come early and enjoy a meal at the restaurant! Book your table Now!! > https://www.yamamori.ie/northcityDuring the show, You can grab food and drink at the venue as well Food/Drink will be served from 19:00 until 21:30 Information Source: Yamamori | eventbrite

Experience the ultimate celebration at Sexydancin’ Presents Sem Jacobs - SD 1st Birthday event in Dublin 2. Taking place at the exquisite Farrier & Draper - Bar & Restaurant located at 59 William Street South, this exclusive event will run from October 5th to October 6th, 2024. Attendees can indulge in a night of music, dancing, and entertainment. Tickets for this unforgettable experience range from €6.34 to €269.11. Don't miss out on this special occasion to commemorate Sem Jacobs' first year with Sexydancin’.

The 2024 Catan Irish National Championship is set to take place in Dublin 1 at the prestigious Teachers Club on October 5, 2024. Participants can look forward to an exciting competition where the winner will earn the opportunity to represent Ireland at the 2025 Catan World Championships and the 2026 Catan European Championships. With only 100 tickets available, players are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games during the tournament, featuring a format of 3 Heat Games, followed by Semi Finals and Finals. In addition to the intense gameplay, hot finger food will be served to all attendees throughout the day. For an extra challenge, players can join the Money Road competition by paying €2 to enter, with the chance to win the pot by having the most roads after the 3 heat games. To participate, all players must be 18 years of age or older by the date of CATAN Nationals. For any inquiries regarding eligibility, please reach out to Catan Studio at op@catanstudio.com. Don't miss this opportunity to test your Catan skills and compete for a chance to make your mark on the international stage.

SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER Doors 7pm / Show at 7:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening. Kevin Larney Dundalk native Kevin Larney won Dublin’s Next Top Comic 2020, is one half of Shite Talk: An Irish History podcast and has gigged all around Ireland, Australia, and performed at the Edinburgh Fringe. Ian Coppinger One of Ireland’s busiest comedians Ian is a regular on the world comedy circuit having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh, Melbourne, Montreal Just for Laughs, Galway, Electric Picnic, Glasgow, Dublin, Adelaide and Wellington comedy festivals. Ian is also one of a handful of acts who have been invited back year after year to perform at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival since 1995 and he has performed throughout Europe, the Middle East and Far East. A regular on all the major stages in Ireland and the UK, Ian has also appeared as a support act for Ardal O’Hanlon on his UK tour and Pat Shortt on his Irish tour, including 7 sell out weeks in Dublin’s Vicar Street. Ian has also appeared on The Panel Live tour 2008 and in 2007 had 250,000 copies of his CD distributed in the news of the world. A noted improviser, Ian is a co-founder of The Dublin Comedy Improv (1992), where he still performs every Monday night in Dublin’s International Bar, which is Ireland’s second-longest running comedy club. The Dublin Comedy Improv have recorded two hit radio shows for RTE radio. Ian is also a regular guest with the world famous Comedy Store Players performing alongside Paul Merton, Richard Vranch, Josie Lawrence and many members of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Ian has also toured Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and Far East as Whose Line Is It Anyway? with the original performers. PLUS SPECIAL GUEST! Your host for the night: Damo Clark Aussie Damo Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, his last solo show toured all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia plus guest spots in the US. Clark has featured in Comedy Central’s Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV’s Republic of Telly, I Dare Ya, Comedy Central’s Seann Walsh World and wrote and co-starred in Virgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy Club TV series. “The world’s wittiest machine gun” The Scotsman “Clarky could just get up and say what happened that day and it’d be f**king hilarious” Jim Jefferies WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (7:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

Round three of the 2024 Youth Climbing Series, focusing on bouldering, will be held at The Dublin Climbing Centre in Dublin 24 on October 5, 2024. This competition caters to intermediate and experienced youth climbers, encompassing categories from Youth E to Youth A. The Series, spanning regions in Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales, features four rounds per region, alternating between bouldering and route climbing. Climbers aiming for a spot in the Grand Final, a prestigious two-day event in the UK, must rank in the top three of their category from each region. Participants are required to partake in a minimum of three out of the four rounds to qualify for an overall series ranking. Tickets for the event are priced between €20 to €30.

This six week course for adults is suited to those with some drawing experience. Life Drawing Course Saturdays 5 October, 12 October, 19 October, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov 2024, 10.30am-12.30pm, (excluding 27 Oct Bank Holiday weekend) This six week course for adults led by artist Ashleigh Downey is suited to those with some drawing experience. The sessions will combine drawing from the clothed model with visits to the Gallery’s collection for further inspiration. We will explore the figure through line drawing, expressing movement, and a variety of other observation exercises. Fee: €140, materials provided. Advance booking required via Eventbrite Information Source: Hugh Lane Gallery | eventbrite

This six week course caters for the complete beginner and for those who may want to refresh their skills. Beginners Drawing Course Saturdays 5 October, 12 October, 19 October, 2 November, 9 November, 16 November 2024, 1.30pm-3.30pm (excluding October Bank Holiday weekend) This six week course led by artist Ashleigh Downey caters for the complete beginner and for those who may want to refresh their skills. Each week a different aspect is considered such as texture, colour, tone, perspective, scale and looking at negative space with the drawn line as the main focus. Through various observational exercises and experimental mark-making we will explore different ways to develop our hand-eye coordination. Fee: €140 and materials provided. Advance booking required via Eventbrite Information Source: Hugh Lane Gallery | eventbrite

Open level Yoga flow, Welcome to all! Starting back with me on August 11th Sundays 10 am, Killiney Beach (exact location below please read for instructions) Beach Yoga flow is the practice of yoga in the relaxing setting of Killiney beach, pairing the soothing influence of the sea waves with a calming yet energising physical practice. What you will need: Suncream (with any luck)It can be chilly on the beach in the morning, so I recommend you wear layers.Yoga MatIf you use any props or straps as part of your practice please bring these too. But are not strictly necessaryBeach Towel - you may want to take a quick dip after ;)Water bottle / Refreshment DrinkLocation (on the grass to the left of the carpark on the beach): https://maps.app.goo.gl/syKAuDdBa9qcF8eY6?g_st=iw Any issues please message/ call me at: +353861615918 All updates via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apolloyoga/ *Please note this class is weather dependent Information Source: Niamh Pollins | eventbrite

TUESDAY 8TH OCTOBER Doors 8pm / Show at 8:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening. Johnny Candon One of Ireland’s most sought after comedians; Johnny regularly performs at comedy festivals all over the world. He has delighted audiences as far afield as Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, The Middle East and throughout Europe. Johnny has toured with Ricky Gervais, John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman (“The Daily Show”, “Political Animal”). “The new Dave Allen.” Ricky Gervais Padraig Williams Fast becoming a familiar face on the Irish comedy scene, Williams regularly hosts and performs at Dublin’s iconic International Comedy Club. His skilled storytelling and hilarious material have earned him slots at festivals including Electric Picnic and this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his debut show ‘No Star Reviews’. Padraig recently featured onVirgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy TV show and received rave reviews for his honest and sharp performance. PLUS SPECIAL GUEST! Your host for the night: Damo Clark Aussie Damo Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, his last solo show toured all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia plus guest spots in the US. Clark has featured in Comedy Central’s Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV’s Republic of Telly, I Dare Ya, Comedy Central’s Seann Walsh World and wrote and co-starred in Virgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy Club TV series. “The world’s wittiest machine gun” The Scotsman “Clarky could just get up and say what happened that day and it’d be f**king hilarious” Jim Jefferies WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (8:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

Experience the electrifying performance of Doomslayers LIVE! on Wednesday, October 9th at The Workman's Club in Dublin 8. The event promises a memorable evening filled with powerful music and captivating energy. Join fellow music enthusiasts at 10 Wellington Quay, D02 VX36 Dublin 8, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of entertainment. Tickets are available for €11.70 - €17.07, offering an affordable opportunity to witness this incredible show. Mark your calendars for October 9th, 2024, and don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience at The Workman's Club.

*This Event is for DBS Students only, Students ID's will be checked Get ready for an adrenaline-packed evening at Go Karting At Kylemore! Date: Tue Oct 08 2024 Time: 17:00 Location: Common Room, Dublin Business School (Make sure you're there on time!) Join us for a thrilling experience as we race around the track and compete for the top spot. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, this event is guaranteed to be a blast for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to show off your driving skills and have a great time with friends. See you there! Information Source: Student Experience Team | eventbrite

Ready To Go Orienteering (RTGO) Course Ready To Go Orienteering (RTGO) course trains and equips primary and post-primary school teachers, youth leaders, scout leaders, camp providers etc with the skills and ability to teach the fundamentals of the sport to beginners and young people, whilst providing them with the necessary resources to do this. RTGO teaches you how to: Introduce pupils and young people to the basic skills of orienteering in a fun and exciting way.Identify where orienteering can be introduced to your school curriculum or group activities.Use games and activities that progress pupils and young people from classroom lessons to participating in simple orienteering competitions and events.Prepare your pupils or group to participate in schools orienteering events in public parks and other orienteering fixtures in your area.Participants are provided with a resource pack including games cards, sample maps and controls, with further equipment available to purchase. Educational resources are also provided online, which can be downloaded and printed. DEIS schools participating in the 'Ready to Go Orienteering' training can receive a customised orienteering map of their school grounds at a nominal cost. The map will be given to the school in electronic format. Subsidies may be available for DEIS schools so get in touch with us at info@orienteering.ie before booking. Please include your role number. Information Source: Mark Stephens | eventbrite

The Colombian writer and historian Javier Ortiz Cassiani and the Nigerian-Irish poet Chiamaka Enyi-Amadi will discuss silenced memories and their representation in literature. This conversation aims to acknowledge the importance of unveiling diverse realities and revitalizing voices that have been obscured by history. Moderated by Prof. Omar García (Trinity College Centre). Chiamaka Enyi-Amadi is a writer, editor, and cultural consultant based in Wicklow, Ireland. She is a commissioned poet on the Poetry as Commemoration project, an initiative of the Irish Poetry Reading Archive at UCD Library. Her work is published in The Art of the Glimpse anthology, and she co-edited the Writing Home: The 'New Irish' Poets anthology. Javier Ortiz Cassiani ia a Colombian author and historian by the University of Los Andes. He has published the books El incómodo color de la memoria , Un diablo al que llaman tren and Bailar con las trompetas del apocalipsis . His interests revolve about memory, discourse, representation, popular culture and historical paradoxes. Prof. Omar García is a Hispanist who studies both Latin America & Spain, and a Comparatist, a published, award-winning poet and a human rights activist. He is Head of the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies at Trinity College Dublin; 1926 Chair of Spanish and Director of the Centre for Global Intercultural Communications. A collaboration of the Instituto Cervantes Dublin with the Embassy of Colombia, with the support of Literature Ireland. ... El escritor e historiador colombiano Javier Ortiz Cassiani y la poeta nigeriana-irlandesa Chiamaka Enyi-Amadi conversarán sobre las memorias silenciadas y su representación en la literatura, en una charla que quiere reconocer la importancia de desvelar realidades diversas y revitalizar voces ocultadas por parte de la historia. Moderación de Omar García (Trinity College Dublin) Una colaboración del Instituto Cervantes Dublín con la Embajada de Colombia, con el apoyo de Literature Ireland. Information Source: Instituto Cervantes Dublin | eventbrite

Mark your calendars for a remarkable evening as Rayos Láser is set to make his debut performance in Dublin on October 10, 2024, at The Sound House in Dublin 1. Originating from Villa María, Córdoba, Argentina in 2011, Rayos Laser swiftly rose to prominence with the release of their first material in 2012, captivating audiences at numerous festivals and concerts across Argentina. Boasting a collection of albums, singles, and prestigious nominations including Latin Grammy, MTV EMA, and Gardel awards, Rayos Laser stands as a pivotal figure in the contemporary pop music landscape of Argentina and Latin America. Don't miss the chance to witness their spectacular inaugural show in Ireland. Tickets are priced between €17.07 and €24.57, promising an unforgettable musical experience.

BULLIED is a new play dealing with the age-old trauma and the deeply upsetting experience that most people want to avoid. It can be a devasting trauma for young people, made all the more hurtful by its secret and insidious nature. BULLIED, the play, tackles the subject head-on. BULLIED is an incisive drama about a sixteen-year old who is being tormented by unseen predators who couldn’t care less. BULLIED is a totally professional production. With a cast headed by IFTA nominated actor Vinnie McCabe and co-starring Shauna Brennan, this sensitive drama unveils the stress, the fear, the slyness in the way the trauma is inflicted. But this new play has HOPE. Through sharing the trauma with Granddad, our sixteen-year old begins to see that there is a solution. A plan to confront and silence the bullies is devised. Is a cross-generational play with two people, 50 years apart in age, facing up to, and finally challenging the online and secret world of cyber communication BULLIED comes to you from DRTT, producers of THE NOBLE CALL, THE BOYS, MADEIRA and THE CLOUDSPOTTER. Information Source: The Five Lamps Arts Festival | eventbrite

10th October 2024 12:30 – 1:30pm UCD Trapdoor, Newman Building (Lower Ground Floor) With her practice rooted in collaboration, Justine Doswell invites us to a sharing of her work, choreographic process and recent excerpts of research. Justine has been based at UCD’s Creative Futures Academy and in the College of Arts and Humanities through the generous support of Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council’s Arts Office. In conversation with Dr. Victoria Durrer (School of Art History and Cultural Policy), meet Justine and connect with her experiences during her time as the 2024 UCD Trapdoor dance artist in residence. Dance artist, choreographer and creative producer, Justine Doswell has worked with numerous notable Irish and international choreographers, directors and companies. Inspired by dynamic structure and living systems, she is an Arts Council Next Generation 2021 recipient and 2021-23 Irish Modern Dance Theatre (IMDT) Associate Artist. Choreographic highlights include the premiere of new full length creation, “Messier 45” (Dance Cork Firkin Crane 2023), “Is there balm in Gilead?”(IMDT 2022 commission, film screened at various prestigious 2023 international film festivals) and “dyad” - a live performance film in St Patrick’s Cathedral (Dublin Dance Festival 2021 Summer Edition). Photo credit: Video fooatge, IADT graduate Lavinia Devito Information Source: eventbrite