09/09/2016
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Culture Night South Dublin County 2016 - Friday 16th September
Following the success of Culture Night 2015, South Dublin County are delighted to announce our participation in this year’s event.
Culture Night is a night to explore, experience and enjoy culture in all its forms in Dublin and across 30 towns, cities and counties in Ireland.
This year in South Dublin County many of our arts and cultural organisations will open their doors until late, hosting free events, tours, talks and performances for you, your family and friends to enjoy. All events are free but must be booked with individual venues. Programme details are available from participating venues, South Dublin Libraries or on www.culturenight.ie
In Tallaght
County Library Tallaght
Fortune’s fool Productions presents Bite Size Shakespeare. A short presentation of some of Shakespeare’s best known monologues and a scene or two. This special evening is specifically geared for non-Shakespeare lovers. If you think Shakespeare isn’t for you, give Bite Size Shakespeare 15 minutes to change your mind. Read a sonnet aloud yourself or dress up for a fabulous photo shoot what will be included in a photobook specially commissioned for the night. If you like bring along your favourite book or the book you are currently reading and we can include that too.
Extra brownie points for dressing up as a literary character, whether inspired by Shakespeare or not.
Time: 5.00 – 8 p.m.
Telephone: 4620073
Website: www.southdublinlibraries.ie
Civic Theatre
Enjoy a unique screening of "The Bloody Irish!" – a fabulous new musical drama on the 1916 Rising. Experience Candlelit Tales vivid re-telling of the Táin accompanied on guitar and mandolin. Come along and share the writings of Patrick Pearse with actors Bryan Murray, Una Crawford O’Brien and harpist Mary O’Donnell.
Time: 5 – 11.00 pm
Telephone 4627477
Website: www.civic theatre.ie
Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre
Join us for fun workshops in our Creative Den. Tours of the exhibitions and artists’ studios. There will be lots to see and do and all events are free. Spaces may be limited on some activities, these are a first come first serve basis.
Self-led activities in the Creative Den : 5pm – 9pm
Tours of the exhibition, on the hour from : 5pm – 8pm
Artists open studios: 6pm – 8pm
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Telephone: 4515860
Website: www.ruared.ie
Tallaght Young Filmmakers
New this year the members at Tallaght Youth Theatre will be premiering their new short film “The Offer”
Time: 5. 5.30 pm
Telephone: 4515860
E-mail: filmcircle@gmail.com
Tallaght Youth Theatre
The members at Tallaght Youth Theatre will present short Irish drama pieces celebrating the last 100 years in Irish literature. These pieces have been directed and will be performed by the young people.
Time: 6 – 7.30 pm
Telephone: 4515860
Website: www.ruared.ie
In Clondalkin
Áras Chrónáin Ionad Cultúir invites you to a free event of :
- Irish Film about 1916 at 7.30p.m.
- Irish Set Dancing Lessons from 8-9.30p.m. followed by a wonderful evening of,
- Traditional Irish Music, Dance, Song and a Cúpla Focal. Beidh fáilte romhat, you’ll be very welcome. Bígí Linn, come join us.
Time 7.30 – 11.55 pm
Telephone 4574847
Website: www.araschronain.ie
In Rathfarnham
Pearse Museum / St. Enda's Park (OPW)
Visit the historic Georgian mansion where Patrick Pearse, the leader of the 1916 Rising, lived and ran his innovative school, Scoil Éanna. Free guided tours will be available and there will be live music in the background and children's activities on the night.
Time 5 – 9 pm
Telephone 4934208
Website: www.heritageireland.ie
Ballyroan Library, Orchardstown Avenue
Don’t miss this fantastic storytelling session for families: Irish Legends & Folklore at Ballyroan Library. Storyteller Róisin Murphy will delve into much loved Irish stories that have been passed down through generations, ó lámh go lámh, ó glúin go gluin.
Booking essential Phone: 4941900 or email ballyroan@sdublincoco.ie
Fortunes Wheel brings to life the remarkable, implausible story of a Fairview lion-tamer in Dublin in the 1950s. Bill Stephens was an ordinary young Dubliner, with an extraordinary dream-to become a skilled animal trainer and a big circus star. The dream became a reality for him & a nightmare for the people of Fairview when one of his lions escaped onto crowded streets in 1951. Winner of the Dublin Film Critics Circle Award for Best Irish Documentary at the Jameson Film Festival 2015. This will be followed by a short Q. & A. with Film-maker Joe Lee
Telephone: 4941900
Website www.southdublinlibraries.ie
Rathfarnham Castle
Take a guided tour or self-guide through this architectural treasure with a history dating back to 1583. In the 18th century the castle was transformed into an elegant 18th century home and has fine interiors to the designs of Sir William Chambers and James “Athenian” Stuart.
Time 6 – 8.30 pm
Telephone 4939462
Website: www. Rathfarnhamcastle.ie
Music Generation South Dublin and Tallaght Community Arts in Pearse Museum
In Pearse Museum, St. Enda’s Park, Music Generation South Dublin and Tallaght Community Arts join forces to bring you a performance full of new and old to celebrate 1916 and the spirit of Pearse’s school that defied tradition. Come join us for a night of song, music and dance in a setting unique to South Dublin
Time 6 pm – 9 pm
Website www.musicgenerationsouthdublin.ie
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Image 3 - Tallaght Young Film Makers