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Event Guide for free Events in Greater Dublin
The "Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)" is Dublin's most popular event magazine that focuses on the vast amount of cultural events for no admission charges. For more than 800 editions over 16 years it is a weekly e-mail magazine that lists and recommends up to 200 free cultural events in Dublin City and in the Greater Dublin area week after week. Gigs, Festivals, Markets, Talks, Lectures, Exhibitions and much more for all age groups are included.
The Dublin Event Guide is a non commercial initiative and is published by Joerg Steegmueller, it has more than 24,000 readers and more than 80,000 Facebook Followers. Please subscribe to the free weekly e-mail newsletter on the right. -->>
This site contains the newest edition below and is updated as soon as it is completed (check the date!). You will also find some event information on the Dublin Event Guide Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/DublinEventGuide!
The newest Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) below was posted on 20 December 2025:
Dublin Event Guide No 946: Santa’s Loading the Sleigh – Last Christmas Markets, Dublin Castle Visit, Christmas at Farmleigh House, Museum Tours
Santa’s Loading the Sleigh
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Last Christmas Markets, Dublin Castle Visit, Christmas at Farmleigh House, Museum Tours
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Hi!!
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We have arrived at the last weekend before Christmas! Your last few days to buy presents and definitely the time to fill the fridge and freezer for the feast that usually comes with Christmas.
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But this is also the time to think about neighbours, friends or family members that are living alone or are elderly. While some are MAD busy around Christmas, this period of the year can be really difficult for others. If you know that someone near you would benefit from some human contact or maybe a box of mince pies or any other small gesture of care and “I am thinking of you!”, don’t hold back and reach out!
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And if you know of people in serious need, tell them about the free Christmas Day Dinner at the RDS, organised by Order of the Knights of St. Columbanus, a catholic laymen organisation that invites to Christmas Dinners for people in need for over 100 years. http://christmasdaydinner.com/
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Now, have great last weekend before the Christmas shut down of most social and event life. Unsurprisingly there will be a good few less events this coming week, but you will still find things to do.
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PLEASE NOTE: In order to get some event information about Saturday events out to you sooner than the full Dublin Event Guide is completed, I post it on the Dublin Event Guide Facebook Page a few hours before you get the e-mail with the complete listings. But now it seems that Facebook is planning to forbid posts with more than TWO links, so that people won’t leave the platform immediately. If that becomes a rule, them Facebook is completely useless for the Dublin Event Guide. ? I will keep you up to date on developments.
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If you have friends or family or colleagues that also enjoy cultural events in Dublin, let them know that they can sign up for the free weekly Dublin Event Guide newsletter at https://getthislink.com/DEGSignup
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The working title for my video series on YouTube is the “Better You” videos, they are all about 5-7 minute long about how to better your life. Check out this video series if you want to achieve more in life, but are talking yourself out of it. https://www.youtube.com/@JoergSteegmueller
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Donations in December:
EUR 179
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(By the end of the month, this number has to reach or exceed EUR 200 to guarantee the continuation of the Dublin Event Guide.)
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If the Dublin Event Guide helps you to find out about free events in Dublin, please help with a donation.
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The counter here shows the current donation status. By the end of the month EUR 200 will be subtracted to pay the bills. If more money has been donated, the rest will be carried forward. If donations have stopped below the EUR 200, the missing amount will be carried over.
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This week the wonderful people who helped with a donation were Anthony, Pery and Graham. Thanks a lot! We are nearly there! If your feel generous in the next few days OR if you feel like the Dublin Event Guide deserves a little Christmas gift, Your help will be very much appreciated! All money will go to the cost for the Dublin Event Guide, not to me!
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With the above counter you know at all times where we stand and when donating is needed. Donations keep the Dublin Event Guide alive and all donors will also get some additional bonuses.
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Here are some more details about donations:
Any amount is appreciated, but if you are looking for a recommendation, then I suggest a donation of 12 Euro per year. – That’s just one Euro per month and you get FOUR Dublin Event Guides for that Euro! If your funds are limited, but you still want to help, you can buy a virtual coffee for just EUR 4. All donations will be used in full for the Dublin Event Guide.
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And there is one other way to help and it is even free: If you come to http://www.DublinEventGuide.com and check out some of the ads and click on the ones that you find interesting, that also helps with a few cent! ?
Thank you!!
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Free events in Dublin this weekend…
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Saturday 20 December
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+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Airfield Estate Farmers’ Market 09:00-14:30 Airfield Estate, Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dublin 14 https://www.airfield.ie/farmers-market-at-airfield-estate
+ Supernatural Food Market – Food & Farmer’s Market 09:00-15:00 St Andrew’s Resource Centre, 114-116 Pearse St., Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thesupernaturalfoodmarket
+ Meeting House Square Food Market 09:30-15:30 Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/meeting-house-square-market
++ Dublin Castle: Free entrance to State Apartments and Neapolitan Crib in Chapel Royal 10:00-21:00 Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/opwdublincastle
++ Christmas at Farmleigh House – Live Music, Puppet Show, Horse & Carriage Rides, Magic Show, Food and Craft Market 10:00-17:00 Farmleigh House & Estate , Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15 https://farmleigh.ie/events/christmas-at-farmleigh-20th-21st-december/
+ Henry Street/Mary Street Market 10:00-21:00 Henry Street & Mary Street, Dublin 1 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/henry-street-mary-street-christmas-markets-2025
+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 https://www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/
+ Guided Tour: Let the Sun Shine Winter Solstice Tour 10:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2025/Q4/February-Tours-at-NMI-Archaeology-(2)
+ Family Time at your Library: Children’s Christmas Film 10:30 Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/family-time-your-library-childrens-christmas-film (Booking required)
+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 11:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ Flux Christmas Market – 25 stalls 11:00-18:00 Flux Studios, 4 Chatham Row, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/WeLovePopUpMarkets
+ Moore Street Market 11:00-17:00 Moore Street, Dublin 1 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/moore-st-market
+ TwinkleTown – Christmas Market (28 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-21:00 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://twinkletown.ie/
+ The Moving Crib (27 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-17:30 St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 https://www.stmartin.ie/crib/
+ Temple Bar Square Market 11:00-17:00 Temple Bar Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/temple-bar-square-market
+ Silk Worm Families Drop-in: Cantonese Flower Boards 12:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/silk-worm-families-drop-in-cantonese-flower-boards/
+ Prehistoric Ireland Tour 12:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2025/Q4/February-Tours-at-NMI-Archaeology-(2)
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+ Guided Tour: Let the Sun Shine Winter Solstice Tour 14:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2025/Q4/February-Tours-at-NMI-Archaeology-(2)
+ From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks – Tour 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2025/Q4/November-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks-(1)
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland’s Archaeology collection 15:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2025/Q4/February-Tours-at-NMI-Archaeology-(2)
+ Eat, Drink and Be Merry! A History of Food and Drink Tour 15:30 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2025/Q4/November-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks-(1)
+ Live Gypsy Jazz – Gig 19:30-23:00 Mother Reilly’s, 26-32 Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 https://www.facebook.com/events/772554088564616
+ Mamma Mia – Abba Tribute Live 20:30 The Old Orchard Inn, 74 Butterfield Avenue, Dublin 14 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1978281784070 (Booking required)
+ The Zips (Punk Rock), The Lee Harvey’s, The Gakk – Gigs 21:00 Fibber Magees, 80-81 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 https://www.facebook.com/events/1450762246165275/
+ Rake The Ashes – Live Gig 21:30 Searsons, 42-44 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/events/2173068046852462
+ Latin Fever – Dublin’s Latin Club with reggaeton, merengue, funk, electrolatino, pachangueo, dembow & more 21:00-02:30 River Bar, 1 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 (Adm free before midnight) https://www.facebook.com/LatinFeverDublin
+ The Buzz – Gig 22:00 Tolka House, 9 Glasnevin Hill, Dublin 9 https://www.facebook.com/TolkaHousePubOfficial
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Sunday 21 December
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+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
++ Winter Solstice live stream from Newgrange 08:40 online https://heritageireland.ie/visit/newgrange-winter-solstice-2025/
++ Dublin Castle: Free entrance to State Apartments and Neapolitan Crib in Chapel Royal 10:00-21:00 Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/opwdublincastle
++ Christmas at Farmleigh House – Live Music, Puppet Show, Horse & Carriage Rides, Magic Show, Food and Craft Market 10:00-17:00 Farmleigh House & Estate , Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15 https://farmleigh.ie/events/christmas-at-farmleigh-20th-21st-december/
+ Henry Street/Mary Street Market 10:00-21:00 Henry Street & Mary Street, Dublin 1 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/henry-street-mary-street-christmas-markets-2025
+ Barnardo Square Book Market 10:00-17:00 Barnardo Square, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/barnardo-square-market
+ The Moving Crib (27 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-17:30 St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 https://www.stmartin.ie/crib/
+ TwinkleTown – Christmas Market (28 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-21:00 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://twinkletown.ie/
+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 https://www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/
+ Run Talk Run – Phoenix Park Run of Mental Health Peer Support Group for adults 10:50 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 https://bit.ly/RTRDublin (Booking required)
+ St. Patrick’s Park Market – Books, gifts and crafts 11:00-17:30 St. Patrick’s Park, next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/stpatricksparkmarket/
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ Temple Bar Square Market 11:00-17:00 Temple Bar Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/temple-bar-square-market
+ Flux Christmas Market – 25 stalls 11:00-18:00 Flux Studios, 4 Chatham Row, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/WeLovePopUpMarkets
+ Fade Street Market – Vintage, Craft & Collectibles (every Sunday) 12:30-18:30 Market Bar, Fade Street, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/TheMarketBarDublin/
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+ Dublin Mountain Partnership Winter Solstice Hike from Tibradden (15km) 13:00-19:00 Meeting Point: Tibradden Forest https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1976443964101 (Booking required)
+ Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One – Tour 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2025/Q4/November-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks-(1)
+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 15:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/
+ Revolutionary Women: Exploring Women’s Roles in Conflict in Ireland – Tour 15:30 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2025/Q4/November-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks-(1)
+ HAHA Ha’Penny Comedy Club 19:30-22:00 Ha’penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978624455008 (Booking required)
+ Icarus Comedy 20:30-22:30 Bruxelles, 8 Harry Street, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1978401147088 (Booking required)
+ Deuce Play – Rory Gallagher Tribute – Gig – with support from Hooligan and No Vendor 20:30 Fibber Magees, 80-81 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 https://www.facebook.com/events/1138169271431981/
+ Jawbone: Acoustic Blues & Folk Commune 20:00 Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/events/2884885621692568/2884885678359229
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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And the free events for next week….
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Please note: To speed up the creation of the weekday section of the Dublin Event Guide, I am experimenting with a few minor changes. One is that I am not adding the full address of the venue to all events anymore (for now). If you don’t know where the venue is, you will find it by checking the event link.
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Monday 22 December
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Henry Street/Mary Street Market 10:00-21:00 Henry Street & Mary Street, Dublin 1 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/henry-street-mary-street-christmas-markets-2025
+ The Moving Crib (27 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-17:30 St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 https://www.stmartin.ie/crib/
+ TwinkleTown – Christmas Market (28 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-21:00 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://twinkletown.ie/
+ Family Time at your Library: Winter Tales from Around the World/Scéalta Geimhridh Ar Fud An Domhain (Bi-lingual) 11:00 Kevin Street Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/family-time-your-library-winter-tales-around-world-scealta-geimhridh-ar-fud-domhain
+ Family Time at your Library: Winter Tales from Around the World/Scéalta Geimhridh Ar Fud An Domhain (Bi-lingual) 14:00 Dolphin’s Barn Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/family-time-your-library-winter-tales-around-world-scealta-geimhridh-ar-fud-domhain-0
+ Barry McCormack and Hugh Buckley – Jazz, Blue Note and American Song – Gig 20:30-22:30 Blind Pig Speakeasy, 18 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 https://www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/residency/barry-mccormack-and-hugh-buckley-22.html
+ Song Cycle – Singer Songwriter Night – Open Night with special guests – Little Whelan’s 21:00 Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 https://www.whelanslive.com/event/song-cycle/
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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Tuesday 23 December
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Henry Street/Mary Street Market 10:00-21:00 Henry Street & Mary Street, Dublin 1 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/henry-street-mary-street-christmas-markets-2025
+ The Moving Crib (27 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-17:30 St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 https://www.stmartin.ie/crib/
+ TwinkleTown – Christmas Market (28 Nov-04 Jan) 11:00-21:00 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://twinkletown.ie/
+ Family Time at your Library: Christmas Music Workshop (Age: 3-6) 13:00 Terenure Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/family-time-your-library-christmas-music-workshop-2
+ The Snowman – Narrator & St. Patrick’s Cathedral Choristers – for the whole family 16:00 St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8 https://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/event/the-snowman/ (Booking required, Donation appreciated)
+ Songs In The Long Room – Acoustic Open Mic Session 20:00-23:00 Hynes Bar, 79 Prussia Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 https://www.facebook.com/events/472368905228630
+ Darkey Kelly’s Tuesday Singer Songwriter Night 19:00-22:30 Darkey Kelly’s, Harding Hotel, Fishamble Street, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/groups/915434861959818
+ Downtown Blues Dancing – Weekly Drop-in Classes & Social Dancing 20:00-23:00 Mind the Step Cafe, 24 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1 https://www.downtownbluesdublin.com/blues-dancing
+ Ukulele Tuesday – Weekly Ukulele Meetup 20:00 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday/ (The Ukulele Tuesday is temporarily relocating to the Ha’penne Bridge Inn in Fownes Street Lower.)
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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Thursday 25 December
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Have a great day with family or friends.
And if Christmas is not your thing or you have nobody to celebrate with, remember that in two days Christmas will be forgotten again for another year.
If you are a tourist in Dublin, then unfortunately the news is not great. There are NO events today and no sites are open. There are usually also no restaurants open. Some hotels serve food. Otherwise go to one of the Spar shops in the city centre or maybe a take away. There is one shop for example at the corner of Dame Street and George’s Street that usually is open on Christmas Day.
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Friday 26 December
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Today is St. Stephen’s Day (NOT Boxing Day!) in Ireland. It is still Christmas and tourist sites are still closed, but at least many shops (and shopping centres) will be open again (10:00-18:00).
Some pubs & restaurants are open again as well, but not all.
Maybe:
+ Turks Trad Night 19:00-23:45 Turks Head, Parliament Street, Temple bar, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/events/1136787884561895/
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+++ Free entrance to Dublin Castle
The OPW didn’t make Dublin Castle available for the “Christmas at the Castle” Christmas Market, a major disappointment in 2025. In previous years Dublin Castle was open free of charge for self-guided tours while the Christmas Market was taking place. This year, the OPW is making visits to Dublin Castle free for two days on Sat+Sun 20+21 Dec. Make use of it!
And also visit the Neapolitan Crib in the Chapel Royal next to Dublin Castle. https://www.facebook.com/opwdublincastle
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+++ GAZA THROUGH THEIR EYES – Exhibition
Dublin City Council, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations are inviting to the exhibition “Gaza Through Their Eyes”. It is an exhibition featuring twenty-seven photographs taken by photojournalists who have been documenting life in the Gaza Strip under siege from October 2023. The exhibition is in City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2 and will be open from 11-20 December (09:00-17:00). Admission is free. https://ireland.representation.ec.europa.eu/news-and-events/events-ireland-european-commission/gaza-through-their-eyes-2025-12-12_en
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+++ Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights at Merrion Square
The Winterlights are back. This is not a free event, but it only costs EUR 2 for an adult and up to two children are included for free, so at such a low price it definitely deserves to be mentioned. The light installation can be visited from 01-21 December from 17:30-21:00. Find all details and book your tickets at https://dublin.ie/whats-on/listings/dublin-winter-lights-at-merrion-square-park/
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+++ DUBLIN LOVES CHRISTMAS AT RDS
Another one of this year’s Christmas Markets and Christmas Event venues with a a Bavarian Market, a Spiegeltent, ice rink and fun fair rides is “Dublin Loves Christmas” at the RDS in Ballsbridge. And it will run from Saturday 15 Nov until 23 Dec. The “Bavarian Market” opens at 12:00 each day. https://www.dublinloveschristmas.ie/
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+++ TWINKLETOWN – CHRISTMAS VENUE
Twinkletown is different from last year. You might remember that last year there was an ice rink and an ice museum and a ferris wheel.
We are told that Twinkletown 2025 will be very different. The ice museum is gone, the Christmas Market is much bigger and there will be the Spiegeltent for shows and gigs and a “Santo Panto” live show.
“Twinkletown” will run until Sunday 04 January. Weekday opening hours will be 11:00-21:00 and at weekends the event is open from 10:00-21:00.
The Christmas Market is free and no tickets are required, all other features are not free.https://twinkletown.ie/
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+++ DUBLIN LOVES CHRISTMAS AT RDS
Another one of this year’s Christmas Markets and Christmas Event venues with a a Bavarian Market, a Spiegeltent, ice rink and fun fair rides is “Dublin Loves Christmas” at the RDS in Ballsbridge. And it will run from Saturday 15 Nov until 23 Dec. The “Bavarian Market” opens at 12:00 each day. https://www.dublinloveschristmas.ie/
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+++ Dublin City Council Culture Company
Every week, the Dublin City Council Culture Company organises cultural events in venues in Dublin. They are events in addition to the normal events in museums, galleries and other venues. All events are free, but access is by registration only. And these events are POPULAR!! So when I get to checking them out on the Friday before they take place, the most interesting ones are usually already booked out. If you are interested, check them out here https://cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows (This week you only see a few, because every month a new batch is uploaded not in a rolling way, but in a month by month way.)
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+++ LEARN A NEW SKILL WITH ONLINE COURSES
Is there ever a wrong time for learning a new skill or enhancing what you are already interested in? Maybe it is a language or an instrument or some technical skills? Or something completely different? Nearly every subject is there! Check out Udemy via the link below, they have thousands of courses and there is good chance that what you are looking for is available. Nearly all the courses are REALLY affordable!
The lowest price most of the time is EUR 12.99. Sometimes it even goes down further to EUR 9.99 and when that happens (about once or twice a year), I will tell you. But even 12.99 is definitely a good price for what you get! – Check out the website at https://www.getthislink.com/Udemy22 And if you buy through that link, you also help the Dublin Event Guide! :-)
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+++ IKEA Crafting / Music / Cooking Workshops
Ikea in Ballymun runs a variety of crafting, music and cooking workshops it is always worh checking out. The workshops are free and usually go for 45 minutes. They are always for children, but the age is often not fixed. There are specific Toddler and baby workshops at times as well. Check them out on https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/stores/events/ikea-ballymun/
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+++ Some more events:
Find Library events here https://www.dublincity.ie/events and Trinity College Events here https://www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/?day=18&month=03&year=2024&search=week
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+++ Storytelling and Toddler Groups at Dublin City Libraries
The Dublin City Libraries have published a list of Storytelling and Toddler groups for age 0-4 across the Dublin City Libraries. You can find it here https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/storytelling-and-toddler-groups-dublin-city-libraries
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And this is it for another week! Have a great weekend and good new week.
Take care,
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