Guided Walking Tours | Turais Siúlóide Treoraithe
To book: visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532
Biodiversity Walking Tour
Tuesday 29th October, 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 7 Meán Fómhair, 5 Deireadh Fómhair, 2 Samhain, agus 7 Nollaig. 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
Creating
through
Impressionism
Tuesdays 3rd to 24th September, 6 pm; duration 90 minutes
Join artist Eilish McCarrick and learn painting techniques inspired by the Impressionists, focusing on mood and feeling. Discover tone, colourblending and brush techniques with acrylics or water based paints. These workshops are for adults and no previous experience is needed to take part. The workshops will include a visit to the National Gallery of Ireland on Thursday 19th of September.
Nettle and FlaxEach fibre inspiring 100 stories and 1000 uses Tuesdays 10th and 17th September, 11 am; duration 1 hour
Explore the cultural importance of Nettle and Flax, two versatile Native Irish plants. Join visual artist Niki Collier and Eco Gardener in Residence, Polly Rowley-Sams, for these interactive workshops that will explore fairytales, food, gardening and craft. Be prepared to use all your senses! In workshop 1 you will harvest flax and design your own greeting card. In workshop 2 you will make your own keepsake purse from vintage linen.You can book to come to one workshop or come to them both.
Sing for Fun
Thursdays 12th September to 12th December, 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.
There will not be a class on Halloween, Thursday 31st October.
Take Part!
Admission free, booking required.
To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532
Ukulele for Beginners
Wednesdays 25th September to 30th October, 6 pm; duration 90 minutes
The ukulele is a great starter instrument for anyone who wants to try playing music for the first time. Led by musician Shane McGrath, these ukulele workshops for adults are a relaxed and fun space to try out something new. Each workshop starts with a recap, then you will learn some new chords and try playing a few tunes. You don’t need any previous experience to take part. Ukuleles will be provided or you can bring your own.
Introduction to Pastels
Wednesdays 16th October to 20th November, 6 pm; duration 2 hours
Discover the different techniques and creative possibilities of oil pastels. Led by artist Ailbhe Barrett, you will learn how to draw with pastels and explore the various blending methods and effects that can be achieved. You will also learn about composition and improve your observational skills. These workshops are for adults and are suitable for complete beginners. All materials will be provided.
Native Irish Trees
Saturday 7th December, 11 am; duration 90 minutes
Explore and learn about the native trees of Ireland. Join Eco Gardener in Residence, Polly Rowley-Sams, to find out how to identify different native Irish species and discover the important role they play in supporting biodiversity. Learn how to plant bare root trees and bring one home to plant yourself. This workshop will include a short walk to a local green space. Children aged 7+ are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Sustainable Saturdays: Reuse and Repair Social
Saturdays 28th September, 26th October, 30th November and 14th December, 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 2nd October, 6th November, 4th December 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.
Dance Programme
Admission free, booking required. To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532
Dance Delights
Tuesdays 17th September to 22nd October, 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.
History in our lives – Balkan folk dances workshop
Tuesday 1st October, 7 pm; duration 1 hour
Presented as part of Dublin Festival of History, join Slavcho Begov for this practical Balkan folk dance workshop. Learn folk chain dances along with some of the history of the region that gives context to the dances.
Dance
Film Screening
Tuesday 22nd October, 7 pm; duration 30 minutes
Discover dance through film, selected by Dance Artists in Residence, Philippa Donnellan and Mia DiChiaro. Taking place after Dance Delights on the 22nd of October, join us to watch inspiring dance on film and discuss it over a cup of tea.
Dance Delights: New Creative Adventures
Tuesdays 5th November to 17th December, 11 am; duration 90 minutes
Explore dance creatively. Join Dance Artists in Residence, Philippa Donnellan and Mia DiChiaro, for a series of lively movement workshops that will introduce you to simple ways of creating dance. Each week we will warm up to different kinds of music, explore poetry and text to spark ideas and create original choreography. No prior experience of dance is needed and you can move at your own pace.
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
‘Water’ by John Boyne
Thursday 26th September, 8 pm; duration 1 hour
The first thing Vanessa Carvin does when she arrives on the island is change her name. To the locals, she is Willow Hale, a solitary outsider escaping Dublin to live a hermetic existence in a small cottage, not a notorious woman on the run from her past. This novella, first in John Boyne’s ‘The Elements’ series, is a compelling exploration of guilt, grief and complicity.
‘The Haunting of Hill House’ by Shirley Jackson
Thursday 31st October, 8 pm; duration 1 hour
Hunting for evidence of the occult, Dr Montague invites three participants to Hill House: Theodora, his lovely assistant; Luke, set to inherit the estate; and Eleanor a fragile young woman with a troubled past. But what begins as a light-hearted experiment swiftly becomes a trip into their darkest nightmares, and an investigation that one of them may not survive. Beautiful, atmospheric and utterly terrifying, ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ is a powerful work of slow-burning psychological horror.
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 that celebrate the rich stories and experiences of the local community, past and present. Talks for October, November and December will be announced on www.richmondbarracks.ie
Talking about The Ranch
Wednesday 11th September, 6 pm; duration 1 hour
Dublin City Historian in Residence, Katie Blackwood, will take you through the history of The Ranch, including how it got its name and how many local landmarks are part of its story. Long-term and more recent residents of The Ranch will also be on hand to share their memories of the area and audience members will be welcome to participate.
Introduction to Researching Family History
Tuesdays 10th September to 15th October, 6.30 pm; duration 2 hours
Admission free
Learn how to research your own family history. Join genealogist and historian Dr Declan Brady to 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. You can book to come to one or book to come to them all.
For Young People and Families
Admission free, booking required.
To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532
Little Crafters
Fridays 27th September to 1st October, 11 am; duration 60 minutes
Join us for a weekly themed craft session for children aged 5 and under and their parent or carer. Each week we will be getting creative, exploring different materials and having some fun! This includes a messy play activity, so wearing less-loved clothes is advised! Children must be accompanied for the duration of the workshop. age 1-5
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
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.
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 ONLINE: The Big History Quiz
Sunday 6th October, 2 pm; duration 1 hour
Test out your knowledge of all things history-related, explore a range of topics and share interesting facts. Presented as part of the Dublin Festival of History.
Children’s History Workshop: Barracks Escape Room
Saturday 12th October, 11 am; duration 1 hour
Solve the puzzles inspired by the history of Richmond Barracks, and see if your team can be the first to find their escape key. Presented as part of the Dublin Festival of History.
Children’s History Workshop: Spooky Stories
Tuesday 29th October, 2 pm; duration 1 hour
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. We encourage you to come in a Halloween costume, or dressed as a notable figure from history!
9-12
Children’s History Workshop: Christmas Crafts of the Past
Saturday 14th December, 11 am; duration 1 hour
Explore the history of Christmas celebrations in Ireland and create some traditional paper decorations to take home.
9-12
Children’s History Book Club
Meets one Saturday a 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. It meets once a month, alternating between in-person and online. Check richmondbarracks.ie for upcoming dates.
Dickensian Dublin with Alan Nolan
Saturday 12th October at 2 pm; duration 1 hour
age 9-12
How well do you know Victorian Dublin? In this special meetup of the Children’s History Book Club, we will be joined by author and illustrator Alan Nolan as he brings you on a trip around Dublin’s lost landmarks and creepiest crypts - as featured in his new historical book series, starring the young Molly Malone and Bram Stoker! Presented as part of the Dublin Festival of History.
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.
age 9-12
Dublin Festival of History Talks Programme
Admission free, booking required. To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532
Richmond Barracks is delighted to host 20 events for this year’s Dublin Festival of History. Now in its 12th year, this year’s festival is the largest yet, with 250+ free events taking place across Dublin city and county from September 27 to October 13. For more information visit dublinfestivalofhistory.ie
250+ FREE in-person and online events
27 September –13 October 2024
Big Weekend at the Printworks, Dublin Castle 27 to 29 September
Talks / Tours / Exhibitions / Screenings
Tickets and information dublinfestivalofhistory.ie
Hotel Lux: Tracing a Wexford woman’s life in 1920s Moscow
Tuesday 1st October, 6 pm; duration 1 hour
Maurice J. Casey explores the forgotten life of Irish translator and journalist May O’Callaghan, who lived in Moscow from 1924 to 1928.
James Connolly’s Dublin, 1889-1910
Wednesday 2nd October, 6 pm; duration 1 hour
Dr Conor McCabe will explore the places associated with Connolly’s social and political activism.
Richmond Barracks: Creating a Timeline
Saturday 5th October, 11 am; duration 1 hour
Justine Murphy will discuss the history and development of Richmond Barracks, touching on themes like the Easter Rising, women in the Irish revolution, and public housing in post-independence Ireland.
Reeling in the Queers: Tales of Ireland’s LGBTQ Past
Saturday 5th October, 1 pm; duration 1 hour
Páraic Kerrigan will discuss the lesser-known stories of the fight for LGBTQ rights since 1974, beyond decriminalisation and Marriage Equality.
Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers & Everyday Heroes
Saturday 5th October, 3 pm; duration 1 hour
Leon Diop will discuss the Black & Irish project, and some of the important histories revealed by its on-going research.
The Aran Sweater – Stitches in Time
Tuesday 8th October, 6 pm; duration 1 hour
Explore the fascinating history of the Aran Sweater with Vawn Corrigan. Includes a show-and-tell of vintage Arans so if you have one please bring it along!
Dublin Festival of History Talks Programme
Admission free, booking required. To book: please visit www.richmondbarracks.ie or call +353 1 524 2532
The Bossmen: The Many Managers of St Patrick’s Athletic, from Stevenson to Stephen K.
Tuesday 8th October, 7.45 pm; duration 1 hour
Stories new and old, from the dugouts and dressing rooms, of those who dared take on one of Irish football’s toughest jobs. With Dermot Looney.
Walled In By Hate:
Arthur Matthews and John Dorney in Conversation
Wednesday 9th October, 6 pm; duration 1 hour
Arthur Matthews will discuss the life of Kevin O’Higgins with historian John Dorney, author of The Civil War in Dublin.
Getting Away with It?
Women and Murder in Post-Independence Ireland
Saturday 12th October, 11 am; duration 1 hour
Dr Lynsey Black explores the lives, crimes and punishments of women convicted of murder from 1922-1990.
Print, Painting and Politics: Estella Solomons and Dublin
Saturday 12th October, 1 pm; duration 1 hour
Art historian Kathryn Milligan discusses the life and work of Estella Solomons.
A Revolutionary Couple: The Lives of Tom and Kathleen Clarke
Saturday 12th October, 3 pm; duration 1 hour
Join Lorcan Collins of the Revolutionary Ireland podcast, as he explores the importance of Tom and Kathleen Clarke to the story of the revolutionary period in Ireland.
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
