CLARE
X-PO Killinaboy former post office. “A review of recently discovered Mesolithic sites on the north Clare coastline.” Illustrated talk by Michael Lynch. Thursday 21st, 8.30pm. Free. 087-292 54 87, antonociarba@eircom.net
Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon. North Clare Historical Society presents “The Macnamaras of Doolin and Ennistymon 1700-1922”. Talk by Colm Hayes. Monday 25th, 8pm.
5. 086-3548078
CORK
Triskel Christchurch, Tobin Street, Cork city. RTÉ Contempo Quartet, as part of Cork World Book Fest. Saturday 23rd, 1.15pm. Free. 021-4272022, triskelchristchurch@triskelartscentre.ie, triskelartscentre.ie
Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co Cork. Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh. Saturday 23rd,
8.30pm (doors 8pm).Tickets €16, available online or through the office. Train Cork-Cobh plus ticket combo €23 available online only. 021-4813790, info@siriusartscentre.ie, siriusartscentre.ie/music/caoimhin-o-raghallaigh
DUBLIN
National Photographic Archive, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Visit the NLI’s National Photographic Archive for a walk and talk tour of Rising. The tour will introduce this photographic exhibition, which showcases the NLI’s rich imagery of the events and locations of 1916.. Thursday 21st, 2pm. Free, no booking required. 01-6030200, info@nli.ie, nli.ie
Chester Beatty Library, Filmbase, Omniplex Rathmines and The Sugar Club. The Dublin Greek Film Festival will present features, documentaries and short films along with special events in top cultural venues of Dublin. Thursday 21st to Sunday 24th, 6pm. Tickets from
8 to
15. Free screening of shorts. 086-2416083, info@greekfilmfestival.ie, greekfilmfestival.ie
Royal Hospital Donnybrook, Morehampton Road, Dublin 4. Friends of the Royal Hospital Donnybrook Spring Sale. Saturday 23rd, 10am - 1.30pm. Car parking available, Books, bric-a-brac, cakes, gifts, household, jewellery, raffles. Saturday 23rd, 10 am. Free. 01-4971921 or 087-2932913, friends@rhd.ie, friendsofrhd.ie
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square. Choral Concert. Saturday 23rd, 1.30pm. Free. 087-24 28 311, whelanv296@hotmail.co.uk
St Bartholomew’s Church, Clyde Road, Ballsbridge. Joint concert with The Washington Lee University Singers from Lexington, Virginia, and Dublin Cantoiri Choir. Saturday 23rd, 7.30pm. Free. Small donation to Society of St Vincent de Paul appreciated. Saturday 23rd, 7.30pm. Free. 086-3621329, alicelawless@hotmail.com
Civic Theatre, Tallaght. Initiated in 2010 by South Dublin County Council Arts Office, NOISEmoves provides a platform for youth dance groups in the county to perform in a professional setting. Sunday 24th, 8pm. €5 through the box office or civictheatre.ie. 01-4597834, noisemoves2014@gmail.com, noisedublin.ie/festivals/moves
National Gallery of Ireland, Clare Street, Dublin 2. “James Stephens, The National Gallery of Ireland, and the Insurrection of 1916,” a talk by Dr Hilary Pyle, art historian and curator. Sunday 24th, 3pm. Free. 01-6615133, info@ngi.ie, nationalgallery.ie
National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. “Easter 1916 and the Irish Revolution: New Perspectives,” lecture by Dr Fearghal McGarry as part of the “Atlas of the Irish Revolution” lecture series hosted by the NLI in partnership with University College Cork. Monday 25th, 7pm. Free. 01-6030200, info@nli.ie, nli.ie
Foxrock Church pastoral centre. Foxrock and District Garden Club meeting, “Gone to pot : A year of plants growing without a garden,” a talk by Ciaran Burke of thegardenschool.ie.. Tuesday 26th, 8pm. €7 for non-members. 087-1350862, rostrevor17@gmail.com, foxrockgardenclub.com
UCD Student Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4. Looking for a UCD Masters? If you are considering a postgraduate degree in engineering, architecture, planning or environmental policy, this open evening is not to be missed. Tuesday 26th, 5.30pm. Free. 01-7161781, katie.oneill@ucd.ie, .ucdpostgradopen.eventbrite.ie
Lantern Centre, Synge Street. “The science of the Pendulum – The Work of TC Lethbridge”, a Jung Society public lecture by William Garnermann. Tuesday 26th, 8pm.
10. 085-7610354, jungireland@hotmail.com, jungcentre.com
GALWAY
Inishbofin Island. The fifth annual Inishbofin Walking Festival. Explore the islands of Inishbofin and Inishark through a diverse series of walks. Stunning Atlantic coastlines, majestic sea cliffs, ancient boglands, pristine beaches and gently undulating hills. Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th. Weekend pass
30, available online. 095-45989, csptourism@inishbofin.com, inishbofin.com/event/inishbofin-walking-festival-2016/
KERRY
Dingle Benners Hotel, Main Street, Dingle. “Fishing for a living in the age of oars and sail: 19th-century Dingle and south-west Ireland”. An illustrated lecture by John Roney, professor of European history, Sacred Heart University, Connecticut. Thursday 21st, 8pm. Donations requested. 066-9151638
KILDARE
St Mary’s Church, Maynooth. International bestselling author Lorna Byrne in conversation at St Mary’s Church, Maynooth. Free. Thursday 21st, 7.30pm. Free. 045-909759, foundation@lornabyrne.com, lornabyrne.com
LIMERICK
St Mary’s Cathedral, Bridge Street, Limerick. Come and sing favourite choruses from Handel’s oratorio Messiah, including the Hallelujah chorus. Saturday 23rd, 1.30pm. €10/€8. 061-310293, info@rscmireland.com, rscmireland.com
MEATH
Solstice Arts Centre, Railway Street, Navan. Rebel Rebel by Anu Productions. Two of Ireland’s leading actors abandon their matinee performance, take their revolvers, march to Dublin Castle and fire the first shots of the 1916 rebellion. Friday 22nd, 8.15pm and Saturday 23rd, 2.30pm.
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12. 046-9092300, info@solsticeartscentre.ie, solsticeartscentre.ie