http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Franco_Irish_Literary_FestivalDates TBC Now a significant date in Dublin's annual literary calendar, The Franco-Irish Literary Festival, held in Dublin, is preparing for its 15th edition continuing the tradition that led to Dublin's nomination as a UNESCO City of Literature.  The Festival is organised by the Alliance Française Dublin and the Cultural and Scientific Service of the French Embassy. Our intention is to invite Irish and French writers.  We feel sure that it will be a great success and hope for significant participation from our English-speaking audience.  For that reason simultaneous interpretation will be provided. All events open to the public - Admission Free. More Details to be announced http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Dublin_One_City_One_BookDublin One City One Book is a project designed to encourage everyone in the city to read the same book during the month of April. 2013 featured Strumpet City by James Plunkett. Partners across the city are organising imaginative, fun, informative events. See also: www.dublinonecityonebook.ie Furthur Details to be announced. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Dublin_Book_Festival_2013This year's Dublin Book Festival has a packed programme of events, almost entirely free of charge with readings, interviews, debates, book launches and workshops for adults, children and schools – as well as a number of special guest appearances. Events take place in and around Smock Alley Theatre which was, throughout the eighteenth century, predominantly home to printers and publishers. It is very fitting that the Dublin Book Festival which celebrates Irish publishing and Irish-published authors should return to this area. The central aim of the festival is to create a community atmosphere in which to show the diversity, vitality and talent of Irish publishers and writers. Wondering what to do with the children during the cold winter days? A vibrant children's programme of free weekend events is in store for them. Children will be able to hang out at the Children's Corner to read or try their hand at writing their own story. You can get an early start on your Christmas shopping in the festival bookshop, learn more about Dublin's literary history on walking tours, listen to readings and talks from your favourite authors, ask the questions you've always wanted to, get your books signed and enjoy a cup of coffee with a good book. The Dublin Book Festival confidently promises something for everyone and – there is plenty to entertain and inspire this November. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Mountains_to_Sea_dlr_Book_Festival_2013The Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival enjoyed a fantastic debut in 2009 thanks to the support and enthusiasm of local book-lovers and, thankfully, not a few first-time visitors to Dun Laoghaire. One writer praised our first effort as a festival “of international standard, with a great local tilt” which was gratifying to hear. On a glorious weekend, the Festival welcomed over 5000 guests who rev...elled in near-Mediterranean sunshine while strolling from venue to venue. The fifth annual Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival returns to the Pavilion in September 2013 The full programme of events for 2013 will be announced in July. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Samuel_Beckett_Summer_SchoolFounded in 2011, the Samuel Beckett Summer School provides a unique experience for students, scholars and lovers of Beckett’s works. Each year we invite the world’s foremost Beckett scholars to present new lectures and seminars on all aspects of Beckett’s works. The School appeals to a wide range of Beckett enthusiasts by providing the opportunity to experience, savour and study Beckett’s works in the university where he began his intellectual life. The Summer School is different from an academic conference in that it is not purely a gathering by specialists for other specialists. Instead, we aim to engage and explore Beckett’s works from a variety of different perspectives in order to examine and re-examine Beckett’s evolving legacy and relevance. The aim of the Summer School is to look at Beckett in an open and pluralist fashion and to consider all of the numerous contexts of his work that are of interest both to the scholar and to the general reader. The Samuel Beckett Summer School offers a full week of learning and is complemented by social and cultural events each evening. Each morning will feature one or two lectures by leading Beckett scholars. In the afternoons we run our week-long seminars. Each student chooses one of four seminars and stays with that seminar for the full week. Seminars include: Beckett’s Manuscripts; a Reading Group (the specific texts change each year); Performance Workshop; and a seminar whose topic will change each year (past examples include ‘Beckett and Deleuze’ and ‘Beckett and Irish Culture, 1929–1949’). The range of seminar topics is meant to reflect the diverse ways in which Beckett’s works can be approached. In addition to the academic programme, we offer a range of activities, including social events, performances, field trips, an opening reception and a closing banquet. We encourage all our speakers to attend our social events and discuss Beckett in more informal settings. Some of our additional events are open to the public and some are exclusive to participants of the Summer School. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/The_Liberties_FestivalThe Liberties Festival is one of Ireland’s oldest festivals. From modest beginnings in 1970 it has grown to become a highlight of the summer in Dublin with a series of family-friendly, sporting and community events, and an exciting multi-cultural and arts programme encompassing visual art, film, dance, comedy, literature and music. The area known as The Liberties is the south-west part of Dublin’s inner city approximately west of Aungier Street and south of the River Liffey, predominately in Dublin 8. Steeped in history, its name originated with the arrival in the 12th century of the Anglo-Normans who titled jurisdictions united to the city but outside the boundaries of its walls as ‘Liberties’. Two of the most important were the Liberty of St. Sepulchre (under the Archbishop of Dublin) and the Liberty of Thomas Court and Donore (under the Abbey of St. Thomas, later the Earl of Meath’s Liberty). For supporting the ruler, these Liberties received privileges such as freedom from various taxes. Today’s Liberties area is made up of these two ancient Liberties. The Liberties Festival makes great use of the pleasant terraced streets, bustling shopping districts, open spaces, and the historical and contemporary buildings of the area. And – in keeping with tradition – most of these events are free! We’re busy finalising the Liberties Festival 2013 programme and will announce full details shortly. The Liberties Festival is a SICCDA project and receives generous support from sponsors and partners who include Diageo Ireland and DCC, and the local community.   http://www.visitdublin.com/event/The_Chapelizod_Literary_Pubcrawl_as_part_of_The_Chapelizod_Arts_FestivalPints of porter, music, joy and literature! Let’s celebrate James Joyce, his father, and their Chapelizod pub crawls together, when James was a youngster and his father Stanislaus worked at the Chapelizod Distillery, with a literary pub crawl of our own! Chapelizod, a Norman village 3 miles from Dublin’s city centre, is a setting which inspired one of Joyce’s first works Dubliners’ A Painful Case and his last novel Finnegan’s Wake. Guided by Alice Coghlan, director of Wonderland’s audio walk and 3CD of Dubliners, our literary pub crawl begins with pints, chat, craic, and a friendly introduction to, and readings and song from Finnegan’s Wake in the very pub in which Joyce set his great modernist novel in. After our pint, we’ll take to the village of Chapelizod on headphones, on which we’ll listen to A Painful Case in situ, as it is told and performed to us on headphones by leading Irish actors. As we listen and walk, we’ll follow Mr Duffy’s love story from the village to its tragic climax on the Magazine Fort Hill, via a hot punch at The Bridge Inn, which is included in your ticket price. Once in the Phoenix Park, we’ll explore the haunts of one of Joyce’s greatest influences, the Chapelizod native and Gothic horror writer Sheridan Le Fanu, who was born here, before visiting the house, church and churchyard in which both Joyce and Le Fanu set their classic tales, where we will hear extracts from both of their stories performed by actors. From here, we’ll retire to our third literary pub, the ever popular Villager, for an informal evening of Joycean chatter, song and celebration. Dressing up for Bloomsweek encouraged, but by no means essential. Early booking is advised as our numbers are strictly limited. Reviews for Wonderland’s audio walk and 3CD of Dubliners ‘Brilliantly delivered... an atmospheric journey through Edwardian Dublin with flawless dramatisations of the stories...it is spine tingling stuff...’ Daragh Reddin Metro ‘A wonderfully conceived idea.’ Lauren O’Toole entertainment.ie ‘A thrilling experience.’ Louise Finn The Dubliner. ‘A treat for any fan’ Eithne Shorthall, The Sunday Times. Tour Times: 3.30 pm on Saturday 15th June. Tour lasts approximately 3 hours. Ticket Information: Tickets priced €15/13.50 for tour and a hot punch at The Bridge Inn. Please bring an umbrella for the great Irish Summer and wear appropriate footwear as some of our tour will take place in the park. Meeting Point: 3.30pm The Mullingar House Inn, at the junction of Chapelizod Road & Main Street, Chapelizod, Dublin 20. Tickets are available online by Clicking Here Copies of Wonderland’s 3CD and program of their James Joyce’s Dubliners will be for sale on the day of the tour, for a discounted price. Cast: Barry Mc Govern, Billie Traynor, Damien Devaney, Connolly Heron, Cormac McDonagh, David Ferguson, Jim Roche, Sarah O'Toole, Stephen Jones , Daithí Mac Suibhne, Steve Wilson, Caroline O'Boyle, Dave Fleming, Shona Weymes, Lizzy Morrissey, Susan Davey, Amy Therese Flood, Nora Keneghan, Sarah Bradley, Ruaidhrí Ó Murchadha, Aela O'Flynn. Director and Adaptor: Alice Coghlan Sound Design: Alma Kelliher and Tommy Foster. Recorded at Dublin City FM. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Bloomsday_at_Glasnevin_Museum Bloomsday at Glasnevin Museum 16th June 2012 It is not unusual to see dedicated Joyceans make the annual trip to Glasnevin Cemetery in hired horse-drawn carriages; some even rent a hearse for full authenticity. Amongst the countless Joycean characters buried in Glasnevin is the writer’s father John Stanislaus. This year to celebrate this historic date Glasnevin Museum will run a series of events Including a Joycean breakfast in the Tower cafe, a reading of Chapter six Hades by the Dublin Shakespeare Society and a Joycean tour of the cemetery with Shane MacThomais. 10.00am – 4.00pm: Joycean Breakfast and lunch in Glasnevin Museum’s Tower Café. 12.00pm: Dublin Shakespeare Society presents a Rehearsed Reading from the ‘Hades’ Chapter, Ulysses, by James Joyce. Featuring Ian Blackmore, Terry Byrne, Joe Jordan, Val O’Donnell, Jim O’Keeffe, Blaise Reid. Duration: Approx 30 mins (Free) 1.30pm: Joycean Tour of Glasnevin Cemetery with Shane MacThomais. Tour tickets are €6. Booking is advised to avoid disappointment. For more information or to book please contact Anne on 01 882 6550 or museum@glasnevintrust.ie     http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Gallery_Tour_Blooming_Lovely_Life_in_Joycean_DublinOn Bloomsday, why not join Museum educator Eimir O'Brien on a journey around the Museum exploring objects that have a connection with James Joyce, his protagonist Leopold Bloom and Dublin life in the early 20th century. Places are allocated on a first-come basis 15 minutes before tour starts. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Bloomsday_Celebration_with_Roly_Sauls_RestaurantSavour the rich flavour of the traditional Joycean brunch on Bloomsday with Mill Theatre Dundrum and Roly Saul the Restaurant. Enjoy songs from Liz Ryan of the Drawing Room Opera Company and Joycean Readings from Declan Brennan and the Bloomsday Players. Join in the fancy dress theme – best bonnet for the ladies and best cravat for the gentlemen. Full Joycean Dress encouraged http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Dalkey_Book_Festival This is the fourth year of the Dalkey Book Festival and it’s bigger and better than ever, with world-class authors, including: Edna O'Brien, Anne Enright, Carl Bernstein, Roddy Doyle, Kevin Barry, Declan Kiberd, Dawn O'Porter, Robert Fisk, Frank McGuinness, Eoin Colfer, John Boyne, Mike Scott, Pauline McLynn, David Coleman, Colm O'Regan, Tim Pat Coogan, Ian Robertson, Midnight Poe, Nadine O'Regan, Sarah Webb, Stuart Carolan and Eamon Morrissey. Ticket Information: Tickets go on sale on line at www.dalkeybookfestival.org from Tuesday May 14th Sign up for our festival newsletter at www.dalkeybookfestival.org and be the first to hear about this years exciting programme of events.     http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Tri_lingual_Beckett_What_Would_I_Do_Without_This_SilenceVenue: Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 Beckett poetry event with harp and visual art. Beckett's poetry is his least known work. Mouth on Fire are bringing it to the fore in three languages, performing his poetry at the Alliance Francaise in Dublin (French, Irish & English). Hearing the words in three languages with harp music (Anne Marie O Farrell) and visual imagery (Margaret Lonergan) heightens the experience; all poems translated by Gabriel Rosenstock. Produced by Mouth on Fire Theatre Company, Supported by Foras na Gaeilge and Alliance Francaise. This is a free event. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/JoyceSong_in_the_Tower_John_Feeley_and_Fran_O_RourkeLocation - Martello Tower Sandycove Joyce’s interest in classical music, especially opera, is well documented; less well known are the pervasive allusions throughout his writings to songs from the Irish tradition. In a series of recitals John Feeley and Fran O’Rourke with Joyce’s recently restored guitar will perform Irish songs with a Joyce connection. Included in the programme will be the forgotten air used by James Joyce for his concert performance of “Salley Gardens”, and Goldsmith’s song “The Jolly Pigeons” which Joyce taught to the actor who played Tony Lumpkin in his Zurich production of She Stoops to Conquer. Joyce’s favourite Greek/French song, recently rediscovered, will also be included. These recitals take place in the Martello tower in Sandycove which feature in the opening pages of Ulysses. The performance of Joyce’s favourite Irish songs, to accompaniment on Joyce’s own guitar, in this intimate atmosphere promises to be a very special event. On Sunday 9 June Feeley and O’Rourke will be joined by internationally acclaimed Irish poet Paul Muldoon who will read from his work. Ticket Information:  Tickets from Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire: www.paviliontheatre.ie  Wed 5—Sat 8 June, Mon 10 June: €18 Sun 9 June (with Paul Muldoon): €30 As capacity is limited, early booking is advised http://www.visitdublin.com/event/The_Trinity_College_Dublin_Shakespeare_FestivalDates to be Confirmed Trinity College Dublin Shakespeare Festival 2013  is set to be the biggest Shakespeare Festival ever to take place in Ireland. With an anticipated 500 performers, both professional and amateur, taking part in over 50 outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s work, once again the streets of Dublin are set to be brought to life, bringing the greatest playwright of all time out of classrooms and libraries and into some of Dublin’s most beautiful locations. Our Civic Engagement programme brings the works of Shakespeare to the wider Dublin community, and includes our touring schools series, Family Fun Day (June 9th), a charity matinee of Indian Tempest and performances by community groups from all across the city. Beauty and culture spots around Dublin City Centre will become the stage for an assorted mix of Shakespeare’s finest works. Every day of the Festival, areas including St. Stephen’s Green, Merrion Square, Christ Church Crypt and St. Patrick’s Cathedral will play host to enactments of some of the most loved scenes in Shakespeare. To view  the programme for 2012 click here http://www.visitdublin.com/event/European_Space_Expo_Trinity_CollegeWe are delighted to announce that the European Space Expo will visit Trinity College Dublin in June 2013. This is a spectacular travelling exhibit that shows how space and its applications provide benefits to Europe. There will be lots of exciting activities surrounding the Space Expo visit, including space-related workshops for kids, an Irish space industry event, public talks, and lots more. The Space Expo highlights the critical role of space and space-based technologies to Europe. In Ireland, there is an active space science and astronomy research community who have worked with the European Space Agency for many decades. What’s more, there are now over 40 Irish companies working with ESA on everything from telecommunications, to materials, to remote sensing of our oceans. Check out a movie of the Space Expo on the road across Europe. Schools visits: If your primary or secondary school would like to visit the Expo, please email Jeanette Cummins or call +353 1 896 4141 http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Viking_Storytelling_Sessions_Dublinia1st of June –Viking Storytelling sessions Hear some of the myths and mysteries of the Vikings in this special narrated story, by a real Viking lady! http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Bealtaine_Festival_Babies_on_Board_May_Day_Traditions_in_IrelandAdults with Babies under 12 months Welcome to Summer at the Museum! As part of the Bealtaine Festival, 'Babies on Board' is all about Irish May Day traditions with Folklife curator Clodagh Doyle. Grandparents are especially welcome during Bealtaine! Located in the AV Theatre. Booking required. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Caring_for_your_Collection_Conservation_workshopCaring for your Collection: Conservation workshop Bealtaine Festival 2013 Thurs 23 May 11am - 1pm Join one of the library’s conservators for this workshop on caring for your paper-based collections. Aimed at the amateur collector/family historian, this is an opportunity to share and discuss issues around conservation and to learn how best to look after your own collection. Free but booking required. To reserve a place email: learning@nli.ie or call 01 603 0259. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Dublin_Writers_FestivalVenue: Various locations, Dublin City Centre Dublin Writers Festival, Ireland's premier literary event, gathers the finest writers in the world to debate, provoke , delight and enthral.  The 15th Dublin Writers Festival returns 20-26 May 2013 bigger than ever.  This year's programme will showcase some of the finest writers in the world, a tantalising mix of new faces and household names, both homegrown and international. Described by the press as "boasting a stunning array of top international literary talent" and "the country's most successful and easily the best annual literary event", Dublin Writers Festival line-up is sure to impress. With readings, discussions, debates,workshops, performance and screenings, the festival creates a hotbed of ideas. Whether it's the mix poets, writers of fiction and non-fiction, lyricists, playwrights and screenwriters, Dublin Writers Festival brings new faces and house-hold names together in ways that suprise and inspire. Children's fiction is well represented and we are spoilt for choice with the calibre of Irish language writers. Come celebrate many specially commissioned events in the City of Words. Irish fans of Dan Brown, international bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code, are in for a rare treat as Brown makes an exclusive appearance at this year's Dublin Writers Festival. This will be his first visit to Ireland, marking the publication of Inferno, his brand new novel which will be published mid-May. Tickets for this event will be on sale from 10.00am on 6th March so book early to avoid disappointment! http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Poetry_Tree_Exhibition_at_The_ArkSaturdays 4th  May – 8th Jun / Bank Holiday Mondays 6th May & 3rd June 10am - 5pm, Last entry 4.30pm Ages All the family Tickets Free entry Featuring poetry by acclaimed poets including Seamus Heaney, these sculptural trees take on the shape and nature of the poems they bear as leaves, and offer children a dynamic encounter with poetry.