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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 23 May 2026:
Dublin Event Guide 968: Summer Teaser – Street Feast, Luke Kelly Festival, Howth Maritime & Seafood Festival, Africa Day, Poetry Day Ireland
Summer Teaser
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Street Feast, Luke Kelly Festival, Howth Maritime & Seafood Festival, Africa Day, Poetry Day Ireland
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Hi!!
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After many weeks away and after a looong journey, I arrived back in Dublin this morning. That means three things: I am happy to be back, I am a little sad to have left the people that I was with for the last few weeks and I am writing this in a somewhat sleep-deprived state, so if any sentences make less sense than usual, you know why.
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The timing could be worse, though. According to the more realistic forecasts (not the sensational ones!), temperatures could reach 21 degrees in Dublin this weekend, which might well be the warmest weather we have seen so far this year. Judging by the supermarket shelves, Ireland has already decided that barbecue season is officially open.
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It is amazing how quickly a bit of sunshine changes everything. Parks fill up, people suddenly remember that they own sunglasses and even an ordinary walk around the city feels a little more enjoyable. After spending months talking about rain, warnings and cancelled events, it is nice to have something more positive to report.
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So this week I have only one recommendation: make the most of it. Go to a cultural event, visit an exhibition, meet friends for a walk or fire up the barbecue. Whatever you choose, enjoy the good weather while it lasts. We all know how quickly things can change.
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Let’s see what’s on this week.
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Donations in May:
EUR 218
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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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Last week the wonderful people who helped with a donation were Liam, Helen, Anthony, Anna-Rose, Ken and Gennadiy . Thanks so much! I soooo appreciate if Dublin Event Guide readers are helping. It makes a big difference and your donations keep the Dublin Event Guide going week after week.
The great news is that we reached the EUR 200 for May, so your donations this week will go towards the June bills and it gives us a great chance to start June with a head start. You might be inclined not to donate this week, but don’t do that! Starting a month with some good foundation will be a huge help!
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Keeping the Dublin Event Guide going is quite low cost at just EUR 200 per month, but I need you to help getting the money together to cover the cost. Without that there will be no Dublin Event Guide!
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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 23 May
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++ Street Feast Festival – street parties & communities lunches https://streetfeast.ie/
+ 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
+ Saturdays at Buddy’s Farmers Market 08:30-14:30 Unit D, Ballymun Industrial Park, 16 Carton Rd, Dublin 11 https://www.facebook.com/dublinartisanmarket/
?+ 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
+ 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/
??+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
++ Harold’s Cross Community Festival – Dog Show, Cake Sale, Village Bookshop, Dublin Concert Band (Sat+Sun) 11:00-17:00 Harold’s Cross Park, Dublin 6W https://www.haroldscross.org/
+ E-Bike Family Festival 11:00 Corkagh Park Cycle Racing Track, Naas Rd, Corkagh Demesne, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1986993627428 (Booking required)
+ Africa Day Festival-Tallaght: Africa Arts & Culture 11:00-15:30 Tallaght County Library, Library Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985519438088
+ Booterstown Marsh Nature Reserve Bird walk and talk – Biodiversity Week 12:00-14:00 Meet at the grassed viewing area of Booterstown Marsh 60 metres south of the Merrion road and Trimlestown avenue junction. https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/booterstown-marsh-nature-reserve-bird-walk-and-talk/
+ Qigong at the Rooftop Garden 12:00-13:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/qigong-at-the-rooftop-garden/
+ Léiriú Scannáin: Puffin Rock agus Cairde Nua (Puffin Rock and the New Friends) – Film Screening in Irish with English subtitles 12:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/puffin-rock-and-the-new-friends/
++ Luke Kelly Festival – Live Music, Workshops, Talks (Sat+Sun) 12:00-18:00 Smithfield Plaza, Dublin 7 https://dublin.ie/lukekelly
++ Howth Maritime & Seafood Festival – Seafood Village, Craft Stalls, Live Music, Circus Tent, Kite Workshop, Kid’s Entertainment 12:00-18:00 Howth Harbour, Howth, Dublin 13 https://www.fingal.ie/events/howth-maritime-seafood-festival
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+ Biodiversity Festival – Workshops. Film Screenings, Talks 13:00-16:00 Christ the King Church, Cabra https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4304895576389773
+ Death of a Naturalist – Sixty Years On – An Anniversary Lecture from Dr Rosie Lavan 14:00-15:00 Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, Westmoreland Street, Dublin, D02 VR66 https://www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/death-naturalist-sixty-years-anniversary-lecture-dr-rosie-lavan (Booking required)
+ The Vikings of Ireland – Tour 14:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q2-Apr-Jun/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(1)
+ LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks 14:00/15:30 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2026/Q2/May-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Tour 15:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q2-Apr-Jun/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(1)
+ Indie Comics in Ireland: Fund, create and share your work – Discussion – Alliance Francaise Comic Book Festival 16:00 Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 http://web.alliance-francaise.ie/bd/#events (Booking required)
+ Whale Watch Ireland 2026 Howth Head – Biodiversity Week 17:00-19:00 meeting at Balscadden car park on Howth Head https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/whale-watch-ireland-2026-howth-head-dublin/
+ Howth Maritime Festival by Night – Live Music Gigs 19:00-23:00 various locations https://howthmaritimebynight.ie
?+ Mixed Music Karaoke Nights 18:00-23:30 Kalabasa Market, 60-61 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1983997125811
+ Live Gypsy Jazz – Gig 19:30-23:00 Mother Reilly’s, 26-32 Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 https://www.facebook.com/events/772554088564616
+ Bat walk – Kingfisher Project – Biodiversity Week 21:15-23:00 Blarney Park Allotments, Kimmage, Dublin 12, D12 W8C8 https://greenfoundationireland.ie/biodiversity-weekkingfisher-projectin-person-bat-walk23-may-2026/
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Sunday 24 May
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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
++ Street Feast Festival – street parties & communities lunches https://streetfeast.ie/
+ Dawn Chorus – Kingfisher Project – Biodiversity Week 04:30-06:00 Blarney Park Allotments, Kimmage, Dublin 12, D12 W8C8 https://greenfoundationireland.ie/biodiversity-weekkingfisher-projectin-person-dawn-chorus24-may-2026/
+ Open for Visits and Children’s Bug Hunt – Biodiversity Week 10:00-12:00 Blarney Park Allotments, Kimmage, Dublin 12, D12 W8C8 https://greenfoundationireland.ie/biodiversity-weekkingfisher-projectin-person-open-for-visitsand-childrensbug-hunt24-may-2026/
+ 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/ (R)
+ 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/ (R)
+ E-Bike Family Festival 11:00 Corkagh Park Cycle Racing Track, Naas Rd, Corkagh Demesne, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1986993627428 (Booking required)
+ DLR Biodiversity Event Shanganagh Park for all ages 11:00-12:00 Shanganagh Cemetery Car Park, Dublin Road, Bray, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1989837559706 (Booking required)
++ Portobello Market – Vintage Fashion, Arts Crafts and lots more – 70 stalls 11:00-17:00 Charlemont Square, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/WeLovePopUpMarkets
++ Harold’s Cross Community Festival – Main stage, Children Entertainment, Irish Dancing, Magician (Sat+Sun) 12:00-17:00 Harold’s Cross Park, Dublin 6W https://www.haroldscross.org/
++ Luke Kelly Festival – Live Music, Workshops, Talks (Sat+Sun) 12:00-18:00 Smithfield Plaza, Dublin 7 https://dublin.ie/lukekelly
++ Dublin City Market Day – 4 Flea Markets across Dublin – vintage clothing, homeware, jewellery, art and handmade crafts 12:00-17:00 Lost Lane (2 Grafton Street, Dublin 2), Pawn Shop (15 Dame Street, Dublin2), Chillers on the Green (St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, Dublin 2), and Dublin Pottery Studio (3 Queen Street, Dublin 7) https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1987382068265
++ Howth Maritime & Seafood Festival – Seafood Village, Craft Stalls, Live Music, Circus Tent, Kite Workshop, Kid’s Entertainment 12:00-18:00 Howth Harbour, Howth, Dublin 13 https://www.fingal.ie/events/howth-maritime-seafood-festival
+ The Dublin Pottery Market (stalls, free classes and more) – part of Dublin City Market, but separate event 12:10-17:00 Dublin Pottery Making, 3 Queen Street, Dublin 7 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1988674832959 (Booking required)
+ Fade Street Flea Market 12:30-18:00 Market Bar, 14 Fade Street, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/pages/The%20Market%20Bar%20&%20Restaurant/102874844838763/
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++ Africa Day Celebration Dun Laoghaire – Music, Dance and workshops 13:00-16:00 People’s Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin https://www.dlrcoco.ie/dlr-events/event/dlr-africa-day-2026-celebration-dun-laoghaire-peoples-park
* Hugh Lane Gallery Sunday Concert Series: Nick Roth Quintets I and II 13:00-14:00 Abbey Presbyterian Church, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1987399022977 (Booking required)
+ Classical Musicians Network: violin and piano duo 14:00-15:00 Dublin Unitarian Church, 112 Saint Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1988545963507 (Booking required)
+ An Introduction to Collins Barracks featuring Harry Clarke – Tour 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2026/Q2/May-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks
?+ 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/ (R)
+ Far From Home: Migration in 20th Century Ireland – Tour 15:30 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2026/Q2/May-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks
?+ Organ Freeman – Weekly Jazz Sundays 18:00-20:30 The Big Romance, 98 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 https://www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/residency/organ-freeman-weekly-jazz-sundays-39.html (R)
+ Jawbone: Acoustic Blues & Folk Commune 20:00 Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/events/2884885621692568/2884885678359229 (R)
+ Howth Maritime Festival by Night – Live Music Gigs 21:00 Harbour Bar, Howth, Dublin 13 https://howthmaritimebynight.ie
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch (R)
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And the free events for next week….
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Tuesday 26 May
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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
+ Dublin Tech Week https://dublintechweek.com/events-programme-2026/
+ 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 Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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Wednesday 27 May
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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
+ Dublin Tech Week https://dublintechweek.com/events-programme-2026/
+ Tour of the Irish Architectural Archive – Dublin City Culture Club 10:00 Irish Architectural Archive, 45 Merrion Square East, Dublin 2 https://cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873685838 (Booking required)
?+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 17:30 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/ (R)
+ The Author is Present: Citation, Voice, and Manuscripts of Manuscripts- Talk 18:00 Online and at Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/the-author-is-present-citation-voice-and-manuscripts-of-manuscripts/ (Booking required for online talk)
+ The Workman’s Club Karaoke 22:30 Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 http://theworkmansclub.com/events/
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Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)
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+++ Luke Kelly Festival
Dublin City is celebrating Luke Kelly (1940-1984) an Irish singer, folk musician and actor from Dublin, who co-founded the Dubliners, with a 2-day event on Smithfield Plaza. https://www.dublincity.ie/news/dont-miss-dublin-city-council-luke-kelly-festival-smithfield-weekend You know that I am very much in favour of all sorts of cultural events and especially if they are free. Luke Kelly deserves to be remembered and the festival is a great thing. But since Dublin has had LOTS of outstanding musicians, singers, songwriters and performers and with Luke Kelly especially for younger people now really being a historic rather than living memory, the question has to be asked if we should widen the scope of this festival in future? Luke Kelly could still be a central part but the festival could celebrate the rich and wider musical heritage of Dublin.
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?+++ Howth Maritime & Seafood Festival
This weekend, Howth is inviting to their yearly Maritime & Seafood Festival again. https://www.fingal.ie/events/howth-maritime-seafood-festival In addition to the day time events from 12:00-18:00 on Saturday and Sunday, there will also be gigs in the evening and the list can be found on https://howthmaritimebynight.ie.
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? +++ Dublin Tech Week
From 22-29 May the Dublin Tech Week will take place with lots of events, including a range of free events about all sorts of technology topics. Unsurprisingly AI features heavily, but there are plenty of other interesting topics as well. Check out the programme at https://dublintechweek.com/events-programme-2026/
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+++ Dublin Castle Closed until January
From 05 May, Dublin Castle, Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction will be closed because of the EU Presidency until 31 December 2026. And from June, the Chester Beatty Museum will also close until January.
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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
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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,
–Joerg (dublineventguide@gmail.com)
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