What's On at Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Dublin 8 from May to August 2024

Visit our website and social media for more details on our fairs: www.richmondbarracks.ie/fairs www.instagram.com/richmondbarracksdublin

Our Summer Fair will be on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May 2024, 11 am to 5 pm

Join us in the heart of Inchicore at Richmond Barracks for a day out filled with stalls, crafts, entertainment, workshops, food, fun and things to do. Family friendly. Dogs welcome.

These quarterly fairs showcase the quality and creativity of the small businesses, craftspeople, makers and social enterprises abundant in the local area, as well as promoting culture, creativity and conversation.

Try out something new this summer! Join us for workshops, talks, tours and classes as part of Culture Connects @ Richmond Barracks. Culture Connects is our year-round programme that invites people in Dublin to try out new things.

You are welcome to visit us Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, with regular later opening on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. You can take part in one of our many workshops, talks and tours, or simply drop by to visit this historic building, browse in Inchicore Library (also open on Mondays) or enjoy our peaceful garden space.

We have picked out some highlights from May to August in this brochure but please check our website regularly to see the full programme.

Telephone 01 524 2532

Email info@richmondbarracks.ie

Visit www.richmondbarracks.ie

Opening hours

Monday 10 am - 5 pm (library only)

Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm (workshops may run later)

Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm (workshops may run later)

Thursday 10 am - 5 pm

Friday 10 am - 5 pm

Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

See page 18 for information about library opening times.

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Walking Tours | Turais siúlóide

To book: visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532

Biodiversity Walking Tours

Friday 5th July, 2 pm; duration: 90 minutes

Wednesday 14th August, 11 am; duration 90 minutes

Adult ticket €5, children accompanying an adult go free.

Take a closer look at the biodiversity of Inchicore with Eco Gardener in Residence, Polly Rowley-Sams. You will learn about the ecology of the locality and discover some unexpected local treasures.

Richmond Barracks to Kilmainham Walking Tour

Weekly every Thursday and Saturday, 11 am; duration 90 minutes

€10 full / €8 concession

Follow in the footsteps of the men and women of the 1916 Rising on this guided walking tour, revealing the rich history of Dublin 8 along the way.

Goldenbridge Cemetery Tour

Weekly every Thursday and Saturday, 1 pm; duration 75 minutes

€10 full / €8 concession

Join us for a guided walking tour of Ireland’s first garden cemetery, founded by Daniel O’Connell almost 200 years ago, as Ireland’s non-denominational burial ground for any and all religions.

Turas as Gaeilge / Tours in Irish

Gach mí ar an gcéad Satharn, 11 am agus 1 pm; fad 75 nóiméad

Tá dhá thuras siúlóide á stiúradh go hiomlán trí Ghaeilge ar an gcéad

Satharn de gach mí. Tá an tsiúoid ó Dhún Richmond go Cill Mhaighneann ag 11 am agus turas Reilig an Droichid Órga ag 1 pm ar Dé Sathairn 18

Bealtaine, 1 Meitheamh, 13 Iúil agus 3 Lúnasa. Tá siad saor in aisce agus thart ar 90 nóiméad an ceann. Fáilte roimh gach leibhéal Gaeilge. All levels of Irish welcome. Le breis eolas féach ar www.richmondbarracks.ie

Take Part!

Admission free, booking required. To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532

Dance Delights

Tuesdays until 14th May, 6 pm; duration 1 hour

Tuesdays 11th June to 16th July, 6 pm; duration 1 hour

Try out different dance styles in a relaxed and friendly environment. Led by Dance Artists in Residence, Philippa Donnellan and Mia DiChiaro, enjoy moving your body, meet new people and have some fun. No prior experience of dance is needed and you can move at your own pace.

Sing for Fun

Thursdays until 16th May, 11 am; duration 1 hour

Thursdays 6th to 27th June, 11 am; duration 1 hour

Sing for Fun is for anyone interested in singing as part of a group to feel good. Join our Singing Artist in Residence, Michael McCartan, and learn to sing different songs and do fun vocal warm-ups and exercises. No singing experience needed, just a willingness to take part and enjoy yourself.

Ukulele Circle

Fridays until 31st May, 2 pm; duration 1 hour

Come and strum along with us at the Ukulele Circle! Led by musician Shane McGrath, the ukulele is a great starter instrument for anyone who wants to try their hand at something new. Ukuleles are provided or you can bring your own if you have one. Suitable for adults and all abilities welcome.

Take Part!

You can book to come to one workshop or book to come to them all. Admission free, booking required. To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532

Exploring Collage Painting

Tuesdays 7th to 28th May, 6 pm; duration 2 hours

Explore images and themes through collage and painting. Led by artist Eilish McCarrick, you will experiment and create your own unique images using photographs, textiles, newspaper cutouts and paint. These workshops are for adults and no previous experience is needed to take part. All materials will be provided.

Introduction to Oil Painting

Wednesdays 22nd May to 26th June, 6 pm; duration 2 hours

Explore the techniques of oil painting, learn about composition, tone, colour mixing and paint mediums. Led by artist Ailbhe Barrett, you will discover different ways to use your brush and try out different techniques such as under-painting and using a palette knife. These workshops are for adults and are suitable for complete beginners. All materials will be provided.

Writing for Wellness

Fridays 24th May to 28th June, 11 am; duration 2 hours

In these creative writing workshops you will explore the connection between your creative voice, your body and your wellbeing. Led by writer Trudie Gorman, each workshop will include writing prompts and exercises, meditation and gentle movement. Each workshop will cover something different and are suitable for beginners and more seasoned writers.

Sustainable Saturdays: Reuse and Repair Social

Saturdays 25th May, 29th June, 27th July and 31st August, 2 pm; duration 90 minutes

Upcycle your old clothes into new treasures! Use your creativity to keep textiles out of landfill, chat and meet new people. This monthly clothes upcycling workshop is led by Change Clothes Crumlin, a community based clothing reuse hub. These workshops are family friendly, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Monthly Supper Clubs at Richmond Barracks

Wednesdays 1 May, 5 June, 3 July and 7 August, 5 pm to 7 pm

Join us for a supper club on the first Wednesday of the month. A perfect opportunity to enjoy some wholesome hot food before attending one of our workshops or talks, or to drop in for some food and a chat if you’re in the area.

FoodCloud Kitchen will be serving a menu of seasonal food which will include a drink, a main course and a dessert, all for €10. Food will be available from 5 pm with last orders at 6.30 pm.

Places are limited so booking in advance is advised.

Take Part!

Admission free, booking required.

To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532

Make a Fire Tonic

Saturday 11th May, 11 am; duration 2 hours

A fire tonic is an immune boosting substance that helps protect against colds and flu. Led by herbalist Maggie O’Keefe, during this herbal medicine workshop you will learn about the properties of the ingredients, where to get them and how to make your own tonic. This workshop is for adults only. All materials will be provided.

Native Irish Trees

Tuesday 28th May, 11 am; duration 90 minutes

Explore and learn about the native trees of Ireland. Led by Eco Gardener in Residence, Polly Rowley-Sams, in this practical workshop you will discover the different ways you can identify trees. You will learn about the important role native Irish trees play in supporting our biodiversity and make a cyanotype print of a leaf that you can bring home with you. This workshop will include a short walk to a local green space.

Big Bang African Drumming and Dance

Saturdays 13th July to 10th August and 24th August.

Drumming from 10 am; duration 75 minutes

Dance from 11.30 am; duration 75 minutes

Join us for drumming and dance workshops on Saturday mornings as part of the Big Bang Festival of Rhythm. Led by Brian Fleming, the drumming workshops will concentrate on the rhythms of the Mandingue people of West Africa. Beginners and improvers are welcome, drums can be supplied. This is followed by a free African dance workshop, accompanied by live drumming. Children over 12 are welcome to both the drumming and dance workshops but must be accompanied by an adult.

Online Book Club

Admission free, booking required. To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532

The Richmond Barracks online book club meets via Zoom on the last Thursday of the month. The book club is a relaxed and friendly online space where we talk about the book we have read, swap book recommendations and have a chat. Everyone is welcome to join in. If you need help getting started on Zoom please contact us on info@richmondbarracks.ie or call 01 524 2532

‘A Thread of Violence: a Story of Truth, Invention and Murder’

by Mark O’Connell

Thursday 30th May, 8 pm; duration 1 hour

In 1982 Malcolm Macarthur, the wealthy heir to a small estate, killed two people. The circumstances of his eventual arrest in the apartment of Ireland’s Attorney General nearly brought down the government. In this book Mark O’Connell sets out to unravel the mysteries still surrounding these horrific and inexplicable crimes. As he tracks down Macarthur, now an elderly man living in Dublin, he is pushed into a confrontation with his own narrative: what does it mean to write about a murderer?

‘If I Survive You’ by Jonathan Escoffery

Thursday 27th June, 8 pm; duration 1 hour

In the 1970s, Topper and Sanya flee to Miami as political violence consumes their native Kingston. But America, as the couple and their two children learn, is far from the promised land. Even as things fall apart, the family remains motivated, often to its own detriment, by what the younger son, Trelawny, calls “the exquisite, racking compulsion to survive.” With vibrant lyricism, sly humour and inimitable style ‘If I Survive You’ unravels what it means to be in between homes and cultures in a world at the mercy of capitalism and whiteness.

Please check richmondbarracks.ie for future online book club books.

Historical Talks and Workshops for Adults

To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532

Talks at the Mess

First Wednesday of each month, 6 pm; duration 1 hour

€5 full / €3 concession

Talks at the Mess is a series of talks at Richmond Barracks on the first Wednesday of the month. Hosted by social historian Donal Fallon, each talk features a guest speaker and celebrates the rich stories and experiences of the local community, past and present.

The Life and Diaries of Dr. Kathleen Lynn Wednesday 5th June, 6 pm; duration 1 hour

Harriet Wheelock, Keeper of Collections in RCPI presents The diaries of Dr Kathleen Lynn. The 1916 to 1955 diaries cover her involvement in the 1916 Rising, the War of Independence, the Civil War, and the formative three and a half decades of the Irish Free State. They demonstrate the revolutionary, socialist and feminist fervour of a radical revolutionary woman.

For information about further Talks at the Mess check richmondbarracks.ie for updates.

A History of Housing in Dublin

Tuesdays 4th to 25th June, 6.30 pm; duration 1 hour

Admission free

Over four weeks, historian Donal Fallon will explore the social and architectural history of housing in the capital. This series of talks will aim to answer questions you may have around housing, like where did Dublin’s tenements come from? What were the first suburbs of Dublin? By examining key characters like City Architects George Simms and Daithí P. Hanley, Donal will demonstrate how housing in the inner-city and suburbia has changed over the decades.

History workshops with our Historian in Residence for Children

Admission free, booking required.

To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532

Join Dublin City’s Historian in Residence for Children, Dervilia Roche, for these free, interactive children’s history workshops at Richmond Barracks. Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the workshop.

Children’s History Workshop: Tell us more about Inchicore!

Saturday 11th May, 12 pm; duration 1 hour

Step back in time as we trace the history of Inchicore and surrounding areas. Help us learn more about the area by telling us about your favourite Inchicore places, buildings or stories. If you are new to Inchicore, or just visiting for the day, you are very welcome too! Tell us about your local area and see if you can spot any similarities or differences.

Children’s History Workshop: Secrets of the Solstice

Saturday 15th June, 11 am; duration 1 hour

Learn about the objects and places connected with this special time of year, discover the folklore and traditions of midsummer in Ireland and beyond, and create your very own Bronze Age sun disc to help you mark the summer solstice at home this year.

Children’s History Workshop: History Mysteries

Saturday 29th June, 11 am; duration 1 hour

Investigate some of the unsolved mysteries from the past. Who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? What was the mysterious Irish island of Hy-Brasil? Make your own mysterious artwork to take home and let your friends and family into the secret! age 9-12 age 9-12 age 9-12

Children’s History Book Club

Last Saturday of each month, 2 pm; duration 1 hour

Calling all budding history buffs! We’re looking for children aged 9 to 12 to join our Children’s history book Club. The book club is facilitated by Historian in Residence for Children, Dervilia Roche, and meets once a month.

‘The Climbing Boys’ by Ann Murtagh

Saturday 25th May at 2 pm; duration 1 hour (online)

‘Lily Steps Up’ by Judi Curtin

Saturday 29th June at 2 pm; duration 1 hour (in person)

Children’s History Summer Camp

Wednesday 31st July to Friday 2nd August, 10 am; duration 2 hours

Children can join Dublin’s Historian in Residence for Children, Dervilia Roche, for a three-day summer camp, exploring history through games and crafts.

age 9-12

Please note there is a small charge of €10 for the three days for one child, or €15 for two or more children in the same family, towards the cost of equipment and refreshments.

Hidden Histories Hunt

Follow the trail through Dublin city centre, solving clues and discovering the hidden histories along the way. This self-guided hunt is for children accompanied by a grown up.

Available from our front desk and from libraries across Dublin city. Download a digital version from www.richmondbarracks.ie or email us on info@richmondbarracks.ie and we’ll send it to you.

9-12 age 9-12

For Young People and Families

Admission free, booking required.

To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532

Bat Walk

Wednesday 1st May, 7.30 pm; duration 90 minutes

Tuesday 7th May, 8 pm; duration 90 minutes

Wednesday 15th May, 8 pm; duration 90 minutes

age 7+

Join us for bat crafts, bat facts and bat spotting! Led by local environmentalist Gobnait Ní Néill, you will learn about our local bat species, make your own origami bat and take part in a walk along the canal to spot and identify bats using a bat detector. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Move and Grow

Tuesdays 9th and 16th July, 3 pm; duration 45 minutes

Saturday 20th July, 3 pm; duration 45 minutes

age 6-12

Move and Grow is a dance workshop for children and their parents, grandparents or carer. Led by Dance Artist in Residence, Mia DiChiaro, and Eco Gardener in Residence, Polly Rowley-Sams, in these workshops we will explore movement inspired by nature. Workshop one will take trees as its inspiration. Workshop two will involve looking at insects. On Saturday 20th of July there will be a celebration and sharing of the dances that were created. You don’t need any previous experience of dance to take part, just join in and have fun! You can come to one workshop or to them all.

Recycled Runway: Thrifted Fashion Workshops

Fridays 12th July to 16th August, 1 pm; duration 90 minutes

age 14-17

Turn your old threads into trends and create a new-to-you outfit from thrifted clothes. Led by Mary and Oileán from Change Clothes Crumlin, you will learn the skills you need to create an upcycled outfit that’s uniquely yours. Join us for a single session to learn one skill, or all of them to create a complete outfit. You can bring your own thrifted clothes to work on or have a browse through some of the clothes from Change Clothes Crumlin’s studio.

Summer Camps for Young People

To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532

Please note there is a small charge of €10 for the three days for one child, or €15 for two or more children in the same family, towards the cost of equipment and refreshments.

Circus Skills Summer Camp

Wednesday 3rd to Friday 5th July, 10 am to 11.30 am and 11.45 am to 1.15 pm; duration 90 minutes

age 7-9 age 10-12

Try out juggling, acrobatics, stilt walking and more! Join circus artist Fadi Zmorrod for a three-day summer camp where you will learn new skills and make new friends. Workshops for 7 to 9 year olds will run from 10 am to 11.30 am and workshops for 10 to 12 year olds will run from 11.45 am to 1.15 pm.

Young Artist Camp

Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th July, 1 pm; duration 2 hours

age 12-16

Learn how to develop your artistic ideas from initial sketch to finished artworks. Explore new projects each day, from zine making and comic making to illustration and character design. Join artist Kate Escolin for a three-day Art Camp that is fun and creative. This will be a creative space where mistakes are welcomed and exploration is encouraged!

Green

Club Biodiversity Summer Camp

Wednesday 21st to Friday 23rd August, 10 am; duration 2 hours

age 6-10

Learn about biodiversity and nature, try out some eco gardening and have fun making new friends in the outdoors. Join Eco Gardener in Residence, Polly Rowley-Sams for a three-day biodiversity summer camp and grow your appreciation for flora, fauna and the environment.

Enjoy Our Garden

Visit at any time when we are open. To book workshops: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532

Introduction to Eco-gardening

Wednesdays 15th May to 12th June, 11 am; duration 1 hour

Learn how to garden in an environmentally conscious way. Led by Eco Gardener in Residence, Polly Rowley-Sams, each week will focus on a specific theme, and include practical, hands-on activities as well as information sharing. No previous experience of gardening is necessary. You can book to come to one workshop or book to come to them all. The workshops will take place outdoors in the Richmond Barracks garden.

Little Gardeners

Tuesdays 16th July to 6th August, 11 am; duration 1 hour

Little Gardeners is a relaxed workshop for babies, toddlers and young children aged 5 and under and their parent or carer. Led by Eco Gardener in Residence, Polly Rowley-Sams, let’s enjoy time exploring the Richmond Barracks garden and its biodiversity together! Dress for the weather as the workshop is outside and wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.

Richmond Barracks Community Garden Drop-in Gardening

Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm

Are you interested in growing vegetables and herbs here in Richmond Barracks? Get involved in your community garden - there’s lots to be done! Contact Polly Rowley-Sams on 01 524 2532 or email her at artists@dublincitycouncilculturecompany.ie to get involved.

Every Friday enjoy delicious food at Richmond Barracks, Inchicore.

Visit the FoodCloud Kitchen café from 10 am to 3 pm.

FoodCloud Kitchen showcases how surplus food can be spectacular. They serve hot drinks, tasty snacks and delicious lunch options. Menus are created using seasonal ingredients sourced from FoodCloud’s suppliers and change weekly.

Your Friday meal will greatly benefit vulnerable communities. All profits generated are reinvested into FoodCloud’s core activities, redistributing surplus food to over 600 community and voluntary organisations nationwide.

• No booking required

• Small groups welcome

• Sweet treats available

Find out more at https://food.cloud @foodcloudkitchen

Find out more about the FoodCloud Kitchen

Inchicore Library at Richmond Barracks

Since August 2020 Richmond Barracks has been home to the Inchicore Library, operated by Dublin City Libraries. The library offers a range of adult fiction and non-fiction material, a selection of young adult material and a junior library. A range of books on Dublin are also available in the library’s Dublin Collection. Items can be reserved online and collected at Inchicore Library. Printing and photocopying facilities are also available.

Join in!

Each month Inchicore Library runs a number of groups that are open for anyone to join.

The Toddler Group meets Wednesday mornings from 10 am - 11 am. Due to its popularity booking is recommended at inchicorelibrary@dublincity.ie.

The Knitting Club meets on Thursdays from 3 pm - 4.30 pm and both experienced knitters and beginners are welcome to join in. It is a drop in event, no booking needed.

The Movie and Book Club meet on the third Monday of the month at 2.15 pm to discuss a book and its film adaptation.

The junior book club for budding readers aged 7-9 meets on the third Tuesday of the month

Library Opening Times

Inchicore Library now has extended self-service opening hours in place. This means the library is accessible to the public from Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm each week.

Library staff will be in the library from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm from Monday to Thursday every week and on alternative Fridays and Saturdays. If you have any questions about this please enquire with library inchicorelibrary@dublincity.ie.

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Cultural Spaces Hire at Richmond Barracks

Richmond Barracks is a beautiful building with a rich historical background. Its many spaces and distinctive design make it a versatile and interesting venue for events, meetings and occasions.

Our building has six spaces available for hire, which can be taken separately or combined for a bigger event:

• A large hall space called The Gymnasium

• Two sizeable spaces for large meetings or workshops

• A café / kitchen space for meetings

• A large garden space

• A tent in the garden space suitable for performances

Our building and spaces are frequently used for a wide array of events - gala dinners, launch events, conferences, training days, private functions, productions and exhibitions.

We make your booking as easy as possible with chairs, tables, projector plus screen, lectern, microphones and a PA System all available on request. We can also provide tea and coffee for your guests.

Get In Touch

To make an enquiry about any of our spaces, please contact us. Email: venuehire@dublincitycouncilculturecompany.ie Telephone: +353 1 524 2532