Try out something new this autumn! 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 late 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 September to December in this brochure but please check our website regularly to see the full programme.
How to book: H H H
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 21 for information about library opening times.
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Walking tours
To book: visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532
Biodiversity walking tours
Tuesday 12 September at 12 pm
Saturday 14 October at 12 pm
Adult ticket €5, children accompanying an adult go free
Indoors Outdoors
Take a closer look at the biodiversity of Inchicore with eco gardener Polly Rowley-Sams. You will learn about the ecology of the locality and discover some unexpected local treasures. On 14th October Polly will be joined on the walk by a guest herbalist who will share the uses of the everyday plants that are under our feet.
Richmond Barracks to Kilmainham walking tour
Weekly every Thursday and Saturday at 11 am
€10 full / €8 concession
Follow in the footsteps of the men and women of the 1916 Rising, revealing the rich history of Dublin 8 along the way. The tour is approximately 90 minutes.
Tá an tsiúlóid as Gaeilge ó Dhún Richmond go Cill Mhaighneann ar siúl Dé Sathairn 23 Meán Fómhair, Dé Sathairn 21 Deireadh
Fómhair agus Dé Sathairn 18 Samhain. Tá siad saor in aisce. Failte roimh gach leibhéal Gaeilge. All levels of Irish welcome.
Goldenbridge Cemetery tour
Weekly every Thursday and Saturday at 1 pm
€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. The tour is approximately 75 minutes.
Tá Turas Reilig an Droichid Órga as Gaeilge ar Dé Sathairn 23 Meán
Fómhair, Dé Sathairn 21 Deireadh Fómhair agus Dé Sathairn 18
Samhain. Tá siad saor in aisce. Failte roimh gach leibhéal Gaeilge.
Failte 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
Fridays from 8 September to 13 October and Indoors Outdoors
27 October to 1 December at 11 am
Friday craft social
This weekly drop in craft session with craft artist-in-residence Niki Collier is aimed at those who want to get together, make things and enjoy being creative. Whether you are trying to ✔ finish an old project, start a new one or just experiment, this is for you. All levels of experience are welcome.
Wednesdays from 6 to 27 September at 6.30 pm Circus skills for adults
Join circus artist Fadi Zmorrod to learn juggling, acrobatics, stilt walking and more! Each workshop will be a chance to learn a new skill, improve your coordination and balance ✔ and have fun. No previous experience is needed, just a willingness to give it a go and challenge yourself
Thursdays from 7 September to 12 October and 26 October to 30 November at 11am Sing for fun!
Sing for Fun is for anyone who is interested in singing as part of a group to feel good. Learn to sing different types of ✔ songs and do fun vocal warm-ups and exercises. No singing experience needed, just a willingness to take part and enjoy yourself.
Take part!
Admission free, booking required
To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532
Wednesdays from 13 September to 25 October at 6 pm Indoors Outdoors
Drawing through colour - an introduction to pastels
Led by artist Ailbhe Barrett, these workshops will introduce you to drawing while teaching you about the different techniques and creative possibilities of pastels. These workshops are for ✔ adults and are suitable for complete beginners. Each workshop will focus on a different technique so you can book to come to one or book to come to them all.
Saturdays 23 September, 21 October and 18 November at 11 am
Native Irish trees
Explore and learn about the native trees of Ireland. Discover the important role they play in supporting biodiversity and learn how to identify different species. Make a cyanotype print of a leaf to bring home with you. This workshop is led
by Polly Rowley-Sams and will include a short walk to a local green space. Children aged 7+ are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturdays 30 September, 28 October, 25 November, 16 December at 2pm
Sustainable Saturdays:
Reuse and repair social
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 should be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesdays 4 to 25 October at 6 pm
Introduction to Spoken Word
John Cummins is a poet, spoken word performing artist and front man of the band Shakalak. These workshops will be an introduction to spoken word poetry and are suitable ✔ for anyone who is interested in language or poetry or who wants to try something new.
Friday 6 October at 11 am
‘Sudden Light’, Stained Glass Talk and Practical Demonstration
Kerryming Sun is a contemporary stained glass artist who makes glass artworks and windows in Dublin. In this talk, Kerryming will give an introduction to the technical processes involved in making stained glass and offer a step
by step demonstration of the Tiffany Method. Please note this talk will include a short walk to St. Michael’s Church in Inchicore.
Fridays 27 October to 17 November at 11 am
Mindful mark-making
Mark making is when we create different lines, dots, marks, patterns, and textures to make a picture, a drawing or some kind of artwork. Under the guidance of artist Liz Nilsson, in these workshops we will explore unconventional mark-making ✔ tools and play with lines, colour and texture. Each workshop will explore a different approach to mark-making. These workshops are for anyone who wants to try something new and enjoy being creative. They are open to all levels of experience.
Take part!
Admission free, booking required
To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532
Wednesdays 1 November to 6 December at 6.30 pm Indoors Outdoors
‘Creative Burst’ writing workshops
Unleash your creativity and develop your writing skills in a fun and enjoyable way. Led by author Caelainn Bradley, these workshops aim to create a supportive space where you can explore and experiment with creative writing. Each workshop
will focus on a different aspect of creative writing. These workshops are suitable for beginners and you can book to come to one workshop or book to come to them all.
Tuesday 7 November at 11 am
Make a birdfeeder
Help our native birds during the hungry winter months. Join eco gardener-in-residence Polly Rowley-Sams to make a bird feeder using woven, natural and biodegradable material.
All materials will be provided.
Wednesday 22 November at 6.30 pm
Christmas wreath workshop
Join florist Hetty Murphy to learn how to make your own floral Christmas wreath. Materials will be provided but you
can bring your own baubles and ribbon to decorate your wreath to your own taste.
Wednesday 6 December at 12.30 pm
Create your own Christmas garland
Join artist Liz Walsh to make your own 3D Christmas garland. You will use paper punches and coloured paper and card to create shapes that you sew together into a garland. This fun
workshop is for adults and accompanied children. All materials will be provided.
Richmond Barracks Dance Programme
Tuesdays at 6 pm starting 10 October
We are excited to welcome back Philippa Donnellan and Mia DiChiaro as Dance Artists-in-Residence in Richmond Barracks. Philippa and Mia will run a variety of creative dance and movement activities for adults of all ages and abilities. The dance programme will also include dance film screenings curated by Philippa and Mia and visits to see dance performances.
The dance programme will kick off with Dance Delights on Tuesday October 10 at 6pm. Try out different dance styles in a relaxed environment, enjoy moving your body, meeting new people and having fun!
So why not give it a go? Find out more at richmondbarracks.ie or call us on 01 524 2532
“I forget everything when I’m dancing, it’s very uplifting” Bridie, dance participant
Historical talks and workshops for adults
To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532
First Wednesday of each month at 7 pm Indoors Outdoors Talks at the Mess
€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.
Wednesday 6 September - WT Cosgrave - Architect of the Hard Land Border? A talk by historian Cormac Moore about WT Cosgrave and the Hard Border in Ireland.
Wednesday 1 November - Dr. Melanie Brown will be giving a talk about the Jewish history of Dublin 8.
Check richmondbarracks.ie for updates about other Talks at the Mess happening later this year.
Tuesdays 24 October to 28 November at 10am Introduction to researching family history
Learn how to research your own family history with genealogist and historian Dr Declan Brady. Find out where to find and how to use both online sources and physical records in existing archives and registries. Discover creative ✔ ways to trace your family history, get professional tips and learn how to write up a family tree. Each workshop will cover a different topic and you can book to come to one or book to come to them all.
195+ FREE in-person and online events
25 September –15 October 2023
Big Weekend at the Printworks, Dublin Castle 29 September to 1 October
Talks / Tours / Exhibitions / Screenings
Tickets and info dublinfestivalofhistory.ie
Richmond Barracks is delighted to host 12 events for this year’s Dublin Festival of History. Now in its 11th year, this year’s Festival is the largest yet – with 200 free events taking place across Dublin city and county from 25 September to 15 October.
You’ll hear Cathy Scuffil, Dervilia Roche, Eoin Kinsella, Fergus Whelan, Sean J Murphy, Vawn Corrigan, Ivar McGrath and Suzanne Forbes, Liz Gillis and Dr Peter Rigney, among others, give talks and presentations.
For the full line-up see www.richmondbarracks.ie/dfoh2023
Brought to you by The event is organised by Dublin City Libraries in partnership with Dublin City Council Culture Company.Book club
Admission free, booking required
To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532
The Richmond Barracks book club takes place every month. There is an in-person book club that meets in the Barracks on the last Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8 pm. An online book club meets via Zoom on the last Thursday of the month from 8 to 9 pm. The book club is a relaxed and friendly space where we talk about the book we have read, swap book recommendations and have a chat. Everyone is welcome to join in.
Wednesday 27 September at 7 pm: in-person
Thursday 28 September at 8 pm: online Indoors Outdoors
Book club: ‘Empire of Pain’
by Patrick Radden KeefeEmpire of Pain is a compelling investigation into the Sackler family. Famed for their philanthropy until it emerged that they were responsible for making and marketing Oxycontin, ✔ a blockbuster painkiller that was the catalyst for the American opioid crisis. Empire of Pain is a gripping account of a family’s ruthlessness and greed.
Wednesday 25 October at 7 pm: in-person
Thursday 26 October at 8 pm: online
Book club: ‘Lessons in Chemistry’
by Bonnie GarmusChemist Elizabeth Zott finds that her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality. Forced to resign, she reluctantly signs on as the host ✔ of a cooking show. Soon, a legion of overlooked housewives find themselves daring to change the status quo, one molecule at a time. ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ is a funny, joyous and engaging story of an unconventional female scientist.
For children, teenagers and families
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 workshops at Richmond Barracks for children aged 9 to 12. Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the workshop.
Saturday 9 September at 2 pm Indoors Outdoors
Children’s history workshop: Harvest Knots
Explore the history and folklore of harvest traditions, and make your own traditional harvest knot. Presented as part of the Harvest Fair. This is a drop-in workshop and no booking ✔ is required.
Saturday 30 September at 11 am
Children’s history workshop: Timeline Puzzle
Explore the history of Richmond Barracks in puzzle form and piece together a timeline of the building’s past. Presented as ✔ part of the Dublin Festival of History. Booking required.
Saturday 28 October at 11 am
Children’s history workshop: Spooky Stories
Trace the roots of Halloween back to the ancient festival of Samhain, listen to spooky stories inspired by local folklore, and find out about the fun games your grandparents might ✔ have played at this time of year. Booking required.
For more information about Children’s History Workshops in November and December please check richmondbarracks.ie
