Sackville Stage
O’Connell Street Joe Duffy will be broadcasting from our Sackville Stage between 13:30 and 15:00. Odhran O Casaide, his musical family and friends will be...
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Family Zone
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The Guns of Easter
Bow St Acting Academy – Studio 3 Interactive children’s story-telling workshop with author Gerard Whelan, encouraging children to talk and engage with the story...
13:00 - 14:00
Merrion Square Tented Village
Come and explore our tented village demonstrating 1916 professions for all the family. Jackie Maurer – Ceramics Give it a whirl! See the potter’s...
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Smithfield Tented Village
Come and explore our tented village demonstrating 1916 professions. Mannings’ Bakery A taste of 1916 as the staff of Manning’s demonstrate the skill of...
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1916 Sackville Street Art Project
There were more civilians killed during the 1916 Easter Rising than British Soldiers or Irish Volunteers. These 262 men, women and children who were...
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The Fruit Market
Explore the Fruit Market which has been transformed into an interactive performance space for the day. This historic building dates back to 1892 –...
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The Tram Stage
An open front tram, originally built in 1914, and restored by the National Transport Museum in Howth, will provide a platform for music and...
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Smithfield Fruit Market Area
Take a journey of discovery through one of Dublin’s oldest neighbourhoods. Mary’s Lane will provide the pathway through the Smithfield Fruit Market area and...
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Ceili Mór
Earlsfort Terrace Get your dancing shoes on and join our Ceili Mór which will be running throughout the day. The Darty Ceili Band and the...
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Smithfield Square
Up until its recent renovation in the early 21st century, Smithfield Square, Market or Plaza – a square of many names – was home...
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O’Connell Street Stage
Our stage will be filled with groups and performers to entertain the crowds – folk, traditional, choral, classical, you’ll hear it all on the...
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Children’s Play Day
Families are invited to join in a day of fun and games in the beautiful surroundings of Merrion Square Park, which promises lots of...
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1916: A Country is Born A Cartoon History of the Easter Rising
The beautiful Georgian walls of The Ireland Funds Gallery in the Little Museum of Dublin are now dominated by 60 giant drawings and texts...
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Put Yourself in the Picture: Celebrating the Children of 2016
Put Yourself in the Picture: Celebrating the Children of 2016 Sessions are one hour long starting at 11am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm & 3.30pm Children from age 4...
11:00
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Who, What, Where and Why
Bow St Acting Academy – Studio 3 1916 Map workshop with Emma Loughney. Through colouring and matching pictures to their own take-home maps, children aged 7-11...
17:15 - 18:00
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Who, What, Where and Why
Bow St Acting Academy – Studio 3 1916 Map workshop with Emma Loughney. Through colouring and matching pictures to their own take-home maps, children aged...
14:30 - 15:30
Give Trad A Try
Bow St Acting Academy – Studio 3 Tin whistle workshops for children with Ceoltóirí Clontarf. Photograph courtesy of the RTÉ Archives
16:00 - 16:45
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Molly’s Diary: A Child’s Eye View of the Rising
DIT Lower Ground Floor: Biscuit Theatre “What was it like to be a child in the GPO when the rebels burst in? Caught up in...
15:00 - 16:00
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1916 Family Quiz & Sing Song
DIT Level 1: Restaurant 1916 Family Quiz Test your knowledge at our table quiz as children and adults answer the questions and then join the chorus....
16:00 - 17:30
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1916 Family Quiz and Sing Song
Level 1: Restaurant 1916 Family Quiz Test your knowledge at our table quiz as children and adults answer the questions and then join the chorus....
13:30 - 15:00
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100 Years of Fashion: Costume Workshops
DIT Level 2: Room 2-025 Time Travelling in Costume: 100 Years of Fashion 1816 – 1916. Children’s costume workshop with Laura Thorp, professional corset and costume maker. Photograph courtesy...
13:00 - 14:00
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Children Drawing in 1916
DIT Level 2: Room 2-016 Join illustrator Don Conroy and storyteller Marita Conlon-McKenna for a free-flowing 1916 themed workshop for children of all ages, with materials...
13:00 - 14:00
Tango in the Park!
St. Stephen’s Green, Family Zone Tip your toes into the art of Tango Dancing by taking part in free taster classes with Tango Fiesta...
11:00 - 18:00
Soundscape: Voices from The RTÉ Archives – Observers and Participants in the 1916 Rising
St Stephen’s Green, Family Zone – At the back of the Robert Emmet Statue. This sound piece weaves together a selection of the last...
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St Stephen’s Green Circus
St Stephen’s Green, Family Zone Back in the early 1900s, the circus was a time when families could escape from reality, take some time...
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Music for the Digital Generation in Association with RTÉ Pulse
DIT Lower Ground Floor: Biscuit Theatre DJ and Radio Workshop. A chance for 10-15 year olds to try their hand at mixing music and presenting...
11:00 - 12:00
Dublin City Public Libraries’ Learning Bus Zone
Smithfield Square Find out what Dublin was like 100 years ago by visiting Dublin City Public Libraries’ Learning Bus Zone. The...
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Take a Seat at the Long Table
Bow St Acting Academy – Conference Room Join in the fun with plenty of traditional children’s activities. Drawing with crayons, playing cards and board...
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Give Up Yer Aul Sins – Animated Film
Bow St Acting Academy – Cinema No need to book – just pop in to watch and listen! Give Up Yer Aul Sins is...
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Who, What, Where and Why
Bow St Acting Academy – Studio 3 1916 Map workshop with Emma Loughney. Through colouring and matching pictures to their own take-home maps, children aged 7-11...
11:00 - 12:00
Give Trad A Try
Bow St Acting Academy – Studio 2 Tin whistle workshops for children with Ceoltóirí Clontarf. Photograph courtesy of the RTÉ Archives
17:00 - 18:00
Blood Upon the Rose
Bow St Acting Academy – Studio 2 Interactive illustrated talk with Gerry Hunt – acclaimed historical graphic novelist – exploring the history and development...
15:30 - 16:30
Our Ireland, Our Rising, Our Song
Bow St Acting Academy – Studio 2 Song-writing workshop for children aged 7-12 with actor and musician Kyle Riley. Photograph courtesy of the National...
14:00 - 15:00
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How to Give a Powerful Speech
Bow St Acting Academy – Studio 2 A somewhat serious, somewhat silly workshop by storyteller and artist Paul Timony, in which children will learn...
12:30 - 13:30
The Guns of Easter
Bow St Acting Academy – Studio 2 Interactive children’s story-telling workshop with author Gerard Whelan, encouraging children to talk and engage with the story...
11:00 - 12:00
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An Filleadh le Alan Titley
The Abbey Theatre, Stage Join us for the premiere of An Filled, a new play for children by Alan Titley, commissioned as part of...
16:00
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Me, Mollser.
The Abbey Theatre A re-telling of The Plough and the Stars by Sean O’Casey through the eyes of its youngest character, Mollser. By Ali...
14:00 - 15:00
Our Ireland, Our Rising, Our Song
DIT Lower Ground Floor: Biscuit Theatre Song-writing workshop for children aged 7-12 with actor and musician Kyle Riley. Photograph courtesy of the East Wall...
17:00 - 18:00
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Molly’s Diary: A Child’s Eye View of the Rising
DIT Lower Ground Floor: Biscuit Theatre “What was it like to be a child in the GPO when the rebels burst in? Caught up in...
13:00 - 14:00
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MindRising: MineCraft 1916 Experience
DIT Level 1: Rooms 1-025 / 1-026 / 1-020/1-021 MindRising Workshops begin at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00 Take the special challenge, join in the workshop...
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1916 Family Quiz & Sing Song
DIT Level 1: Restaurant 1916 Family Quiz Test your knowledge at our table quiz as children and adults answer the questions and then join the chorus....
11:00 - 12:00
SOLD OUT
100 Years of Fashion: Costume Workshops
DIT Level 2: Room 2-025 Time Travelling in Costume: 100 Years of Fashion 1816 – 1916. Children’s costume workshop with Laura Thorp, professional corset and costume maker. Photograph...
11:00 - 12:00
How to Give a Powerful Speech
DIT Level 2: Room 2-016 A somewhat serious, somewhat silly workshop by storyteller and artist Paul Simony, in which children will learn how to deliver...
17:00 - 18:00
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Friend or Foe? Which side are you on?
DIT Level 2: Room 2-016 What comes first? Family, friends or loyalty to a cause? Children’s talk: Suitable for 11-13 year olds. Brian Gallagher, Author of...
15:00 - 16:00
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Children Drawing in 1916
DIT Level 2: Room 2-016 Join illustrator Don Conroy and storyteller Marita Conlon-McKenna for a free-flowing 1916 themed workshop for children of all ages, with...
11:00 - 12:00
Blood Upon the Rose
DIT Level 2: Room 2-023 Interactive illustrated talk with Gerry Hunt, acclaimed historical graphic novelist, exploring the history and development of graphic novels. Suitable for...
11:00 - 12:00
Claidheamh Soluis Print Workshop / Ceardlann Clódóireachta An Claidheamh Soluis
6 Harcourt Street/6 Sráid Fhearchair Workshops begin every hour from 11am-5pm A great opportunity for kids to experience learning to print ‘as Gaeilge’ as Patrick...
11:00 - 17:00
St Stephen’s Green Bandstand
Enjoy a day of music and performance on one of the finest surviving bandstands in Ireland including… The renowned Rowsome Uilleann Piping Quartet, The Dublin Circus...
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St Stephen’s Green Tented Village – A Glimpse into 1916 Professions
Come and explore our tented village demonstrating 1916 professions. National Print Museum Printers played a central role in the 1916 Rising. Come and see...
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