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Social Inclusion Week 2015Dublin City Council
24th - 31st May Events Programme
Events Disability Sports Day Community Coffee Morning Celebration of Diversity Sardinian/Irish music concert Yarns and Conversations Perfomances Taiko Drummers Japan Romanian Children’s Music Group Cois Céim performances Exhibitions South African AIDS Project Silk Road Photo Exhibition Bealtaine Art Exhibition Information Stands Age Friendly City Volunteer Ireland Comhairle na nÓg....and much more
Introduction by Lord Mayor Christy Burke
As Dublin’s Lord Mayor I am delighted to contribute an introduction to Dublin City Council’s Social Inclusion Week Events Programme for 2015.I sincerely believe that social inclusion is something that involves all of us. Many of us are fortunate in that we are able to live lives that allow us to develop our talents, realise or potential and have our voices heard.
Imagine though if you couldn’t do these things. What would it be like to be excluded because of a disability, the colour of your skin, sexual orientation or economic status? Unfortunately this is a reality that continues to affect many people in our city. All of us have a role to play in removing these barriers and creating a city which is inclusive and allows everybody the possibility of realising their potential.As an organisation, Dublin City Council cannot on its own create a city that is socially inclusive. However the council can provide civic leadership on the issue and help make the city a better place for people to live in, work in and visit for everyone. Social Inclusion Week is an excellent initiative which does much to further this goal.This year’s programme includes many events that I would encourage people to engage with. The ‘Here I Am’ exhibition has already achieved so much in raising awareness about Down Syndrome and is sure to be a highlight of Social Inclusion Week when it goes on display in Wolfe Tone Square. There are also many other events taking place which will highlight issues affecting migrants, people with disabilities, the homeless and many other groups.I would ask everybody to reflect on how we can all work to make our city more inclusive
Christy Burke Lord Mayor of Dublin
Exhibitions in Civic Offices1. South African Aids Project2. Romanian Photo Exhibition3. Traveller Development
Community Quilt4. Silk Road Photo Exhibition5. Comhairle na nÓg –
Reconnect project6. Dublin City Volunteer Centre
-0ver 55sInformation Stands and Displays - Civic Offices1. Headstrong/Jigsaw2. Comhairle na nÓg3. Children and Young People’s
Services Committee4. Volunteer Ireland5. Healthy Food for All6. LGBT Staff Network
7. Dublin Region Homeless Executive
8. HIV Ireland9. Experience Japan10. Immigrant Council of Ireland11. Age Friendly City12. Dublin City Play Plan13. Migrant Rights Centre14. Disability Awareness15. iReport.ie - Online Racist
Incident ReportingOther Events around the City• Shandon Pitch & Putt Club –
Open week for any players affiliated to the Pitch & Putt Union (27th - 30th May)
• Northside Civic Buildings - Bealtaine Art Exhibition (19th - 25th May)
EvEntS In CIvIC OffICESMonday, 25th May 6.30 pm - 8 pm Civic Offices Atrium
Official Launch of Programme of Events by the Lord Mayor
Tuesday, 26th May 10 am Wood Quay VenueStaff Deaf Awareness Training
A Deaf Awareness Training Workshop for staff will be delivered by the Irish Deaf Society. The event will cover many topics including Irish Sign
Language, Deaf Culture, the Deaf community, Access to services and information/barriers and communication tips along with a fun ISL Class.
Thursday, 28th May 9.30 am - 12 pm Wood Quay VenueAnnual Junior Achievement/Dublin City Council event
The Annual Junior Achievement Staff and Student workshop will take place on Thursday, 28th May. It will include friendship and circles activities and a
certificate awards ceremony.
Performances at programme launch• Taiko Drummers - Experience Japan
• Romanian Children’s Music Group - Traistuta• Mike and Friends
• Taiko Drummers and Irish Dancers
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Community Plant Sales9.30 amClogher Road Community Plant Sale event all welcomeContact: Tom/Liam (01)2225500
Creaking – Dance Theatre Workshop10 am – 12 pm Cherry Orchard Family Resource Centre Creaking is a workshop for the young at heart. Join Noelle Brown and guest dancer/choreographer in a very special workshop where you are the focus and where you want to get a little bit physical.Contact: Emma (01)8832123
English conversation meeting group10 am - 12 pm Cabra Library, Navan Road An opportunity for non English speakers to practice, improve spoken English Free EventContact: Anne Pigott / Gavin Bourke (01)8691414
“Encouraging integration in the community through sport” 6.30 pmDalymount ParkBohemian FC welcomes people from different cultures and Nationalities to Dalymount Park. Free tickets to the game will be provided to members of different communities, and attendees will be encouraged to bring flags, banners, scarves and jerseys from their home clubs or national teams. Children from each community will also be selected to be mascots for the evening.Contact: Seamus 087 9797247
Drimnagh Film Club7 pmMourne Road Hall, Drimnagh
Drimnagh Film Club Open Showing of “the Quiet Man” - All welcomeContact: Miriam/Tom (01)2225500
Balcony Gardening Workshop2 pmLiberty Park, Foley StreetCommunity gardening event to develop baskets and plantersContact: Gina O’Brien (01)2225329
Information and Advice stand in association with new Communities Partnership2 pmCentral LibraryIlac Centre A helpdesk providing information and advice on sup-port services, citizenship, training opportunities, national policy and much more for ethnic minority communities living in Ireland. www.newcommunities.ie Contact: Business Information Centre on (01) 8733996 or E: [email protected]
Knitting Circle2.30 pm - 4 pm Cabra Library Navan RoadMeet new friends and get some new creative ideas for your craft Free Event
Contact: Anne Pigott / Gavin Bourke (01)8691414
Storytime for under 5s3.15 pm - 3.45 pm Cabra Library Navan RoadJoin us for storyhour weekly Mondays – Free EventContact: Anne Pigott / Gavin Bourke (01)8691414
Ireland 20166.30 pm - 8 pm Rathmines Library A presentation will be delivered on Dublin City Council’s commemorations plans and on the Ireland 2016 centenary programme and there will be an illustrated lecture by historian Dr. Conor McNamara on “Dublin and the 1916 Rising”Contact: Tara (01)6744870
Recreational Running Club7 pm - 8 pm Poppintree ParkRecreational running club aimed at beginner and improver runners. Leader on hand to give tips and motivate. Strong socialisation element. Contact: Antonia Martin on 087 1254709
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Aqua class for ABI10 am - 11 am Marckievicz Centre Aqua class for adults with acquired brain injury from Headways in Donnybrook.Contact: Michelle Malone 087 6945082 Priorswood & District Men’s Shed day trip10 am - 3 pmMansion HouseThe Mens Shed members will be accompanied to the Mansion House to relive memories of Lord Mayor’s gone by and have lunch in the City.Contact: Ciaran Mahony on 086 8150799 Creaking – Dance Theatre10.30 am - 12.30 pm Marewood Court, Ballymun Creaking is a workshop for the young at heart. Join Noelle Brown and guest dancer/choreographer in a very special workshop where you are the focus and where you want to get a little bit physical.Contact: Emma (01)8832123 Open House Coffee morning10.30 am
St. Agnes Parish CentreCrumlin Open Coffee morning to launch the new Dublin 12 Social Inclusion information booklet – all welcomeContact: Tom/Liam (01)2225500
Your local citizens Information Centre11 am Grange Woodbine Community Centre Presentation by the Northside Citizens Information Service to the recently established Grange Woodbine Seniors group on the assistance the Citizens Information Service provides to the community in general followed by an information session on specific issues of interest to the group.Contact: Aileen Doyle 086 8150649 Ultimate frisbee11 am - 12 pmIrishtown Stadium Frisbee programme for students attending Roslyn college with intellectual disabilities. Introducing them to the game of Ultimate Frisbee.Contact: Michelle Malone 087 6945082
Digital Storytelling11.30 am St. Joseph’s Primary School Devised and facilitated by Aoife Giles, this project will get participants thinking about the process of storytelling and film-making by creating their own “micro movies” from photographs and their script. Digital storytelling combines the pleasures of learning, self-expression, reflection and creativity with the practical skills needed.
Information & Advice Stand with Jobcare1 pm - 3 pm Ilac Library Information, advice practical assistance and networking opportunities for long term unemployed people and jobseekers. www.jobcare.ie Contact: Business Information Centre on (01)8733996 or E. [email protected] Information & Advice Stand with Benefit Digital1 pm - 3 pm Central Library Ilac Centre Learn about up skilling with modern technologies to a more
digital inclusive society. www.dcenr.gov.ie Contact: Business Information Centre on (01)8733996 or E. [email protected] Yarns and Conversations2.30 pm - 4.30 pm Red Stables, St. Anne’s Park Join us for crafty conversational afternoons with artist Niamh Synnott to create yarn installations in some of our wonderful City parks. Niamh is a Dublin based artist interested in all things colourful, fun and creative in the world of ART. Wool and other materials will be provided but please feel free to bring along your own wool, craft materials and needles. No experience required.Contact: Mary Weir on (01)2223302 or E. [email protected] Water Safety talk children ages 10 - 163.30 pm Cabra Library, Navan Road Get some tips on keeping safe this summer with Kevin Coyle from the Royal National Lifesavers AssociationContact: Anne Pigott /Gavin Bourke (01)8691414
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East Wall Recreation Centre Reunion6 pm East Wall Recreation Centre A reunion celebration for everyone associated with East Wall Recreation Centre.Contact: Derek / Tracey (01)8566002
“Making my Home in Ireland”6 pm - 10 pmLantern Centre Starting with refreshments, participants will get the chance to taste a diversity of snacks from around the world. A representative group from the Lantern Centre will have on display their expressions of how well they feel included in this country. Relying on the Immigrant Council presentation, ‘Moving Lives’, there will be a facilitated discussion on what it is like to be a ‘foreigner’ in Irish society. Using the UN Report on Inclusion in Ireland – “New Beginnings”, an opportunity will be offered to review the recommen-dations, and an invitation will be given to set about implementing some of them where applicable. It is hoped to finish the evening with a selection of music and dance reflecting the variety of cultural
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groups currently trying to make a home for themselves in Ireland.Contact: Michael Murray 087 2396130 Walking Group7 pm - 8 pmRingsend Park Irishtown Walking group for adults over 50. Participants enjoy the benefits of walking and also some strength exercises along the way.Contact: Michelle Malone 087 6945082
English Conversations10 am Cabra Library Navan Road An opportunity for non English speakers to practice, improve spoken English – Free EventContact: Anne Pigott / Gavin Bourke (01)8691414 fIt fast track It information10 am Cabra Library Navan Road Fastrack offers unemployed adults
the opportunity to enter the I.T. industry at a professional level. FIT has a range of IT courses which result in people working in jobs such as: working in an office, working on the web, providing customer service, hardware development or giving technical support within the IT field. There are no costs and you keep your welfare entitlements. You don’t need any formal education or previous experience – you just need to want to learn.Contact: Anne Pigott / Gavin Bourke (01)8691414
Community Coffee Morning10 am - 12 pm Christ the King Community Centre, Cabra Coffee morning to celebrate Social Inclusion. All welcome – bring a friend Contact: Marian Finglas on 086 8150919
Aqua Aerobics 55+11 am - 12 pmGuinness PoolAqua aerobics class for everyone over the age of 55. Must register with Catherine Flood at E. [email protected]: Catherine Flood on (01)2228595
“What are you looking at?” 11 am The Lab Gallery Foley Street A guided tour of exhibitions and an introduction to what’s going on in the Monto’s art galleries, with a cup of tea/coffeeContact: Sheena Barrett (01)2227848
Coffee talk11 am Hugh Lane Gallery Join guest speaker in an exploration of the Gallery’s collection, followed by tea / coffee with the speaker in the gallery café. €5 includes tea / coffeeContact: Síle McNulty Goodwin on (01)2225558
Bird Song Workshop 11.30 am -12.30 pm St. Anne’s ParkA Birdsong Workshop for children with visual impairment and other accessibility needs will be followed by a trip to the Duck pond at St Anne’s Park to learn and hear the birds. Members of the public who have accessibility issues can join the trip at the Duck Pond for a gentle stroll around the pond where they can learn about the wildlife of Dublin Bay. If you would like to take part and
you have mobility issues please note that the nearest place to park is on the Causeway road to North Bull Island. There is car parking also at the Red Stables and there are paths that go through the park to the pond.Contact: Niamh Ni Cholmain (01)2223369
Origami11.30 am -1 pm Cabra Library Navan Road An opportunity to learn the art of paper folding - Workshops in the library every Wednesday morning.Contact: Anne Pigott / Gavin Bourke (01)8691414
Open Day12 pm Kimmage Old County Pitch & Putt Club Pitch and Putt Fun Event for all ages 8 - 90. All welcome and no clubs needed.Contact: Tom / Liam (01)2225500
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Exercise and Socialise12 pm Poppintree Community Centre Older adult chair-based exercise class in a friendly setting to improve balance, strength, independence and confidence. Led by specialist older adult fitness instructor and supported by HSE physiotherapist. Followed by tea and scones. All for €3Contact: Antonia Martin 087 1254709
Information Stand with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland1 pm - 3 pm Central Library Ilac CentreFind out about support services for dementia sufferers and their carers, including social clubs, day care services, home care and respite centres.
www.alzheimer.ie Contact: Business Information Cen-tre on (01)8733996 or E. [email protected]
Ireland 20161 pm - 2.30 pm Central Library Ilac Centre A presentation will be delivered on Dublin City Council’s commemorations plans and on the Ireland 2016 centenary programme and there will be an illustrated lecture by historian Dr. Conor McNamara on “Dublin and the 1916 Rising”Contact: Tara (01)6744870
Information Stand with Aontas1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Central LibraryIlac Centre Education and training opportunities, including up skilling programmes and financial sup-ports information from the Na-tional Adult Learning Organisation. www.aontas.com Contact: Business Information Centre on (01)8733996 or E. [email protected]
Spanish Walking Group2 pm Kildare Place
Dublin 2 A stroll through the city while talking in SpanishContact: Ronan (01)2223726
Yarns and Conversations2.30 pm - 4.30 pm St. Patrick’s Park Join us for crafty conversational afternoons with artist Niamh Synnott to create yarn installations in some of our wonderful City parks. Niamh is a Dublin based artist interested in all things colourful, fun and crea-tive in the world of ART. Wool and other materials will be provided but please feel free to bring along your own wool, craft materials and needles. No experience required.Contact: Mary Weir on (01)2223302 or E. [email protected]
Roller Disco4 pm - 6 pm Walkinstown, Dublin 12150 young people living in the North Inner City will take part in a “Roller Disco” event. Young people who normally attend some of the Dublin City Council Recreation Centres in the inner city will be brought to Spin Roller Disco Rink for the day.
talk on Deaf Schools in Cabra6 pmCabra Library Navan Road A talk will be given by Mr. Liam Breen, accompanied by a Sign Language interpreter, on the development of schools for the deaf in Cabra in 1846 and 1857 and the development of deaf education and sign language. Contact: Anne Pigott / Gavin Bourke (01)8691414
Community Plant Sales7 pm Walkinstown Hall Community Plant Sale event All welcomeContact: Tom / Liam (01)2225500 north Central Area variety Show7.30 pmParnell’s GAA club The show is an annual event run by the Community Development Team. It is a socially inclusive and complimentary event that is run each year to thank members of local residents, community and active retired groups for their voluntary assistance throughout the year. All performers are local
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groups (aged 4-94 years) and represent the best of local talent. All acts perform free of charge.Contact: Madeline / Ciaran (01)2228854 Yoga for women 55+8 pm - 9 pmIrishtown Stadium Yoga class for Women over 55 teaching them the skills of beginners YogaContact: Michelle Malone 087 6945082
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Disability Sports Day9 am - 3.30 pmBallyfermot Sports and Fitness Centre Dublin City Council Sports and Recreation Section will host their annual disability sports day. The sports day is inclusive to all and everyone is welcome to attend. There will be Archery, Table Cricket, Boccia, Chair Aerobics, Art, Football and Pitch & Putt.Contact: LJ Higgins on 087 9176720
DESCRIPTION: THE SYMBOLISM BEHIND THE POSTER
The Poster consists of a head made from representations of different disabilities. The red side of the face has no ear, to represent deafness, whilst the blue side is missing an
eye, which is blindness.Its mouth is wearing two different expressions on both sides of the face, on one face is
a smile, the other a frown.The contradicting nature of the mouth is there to reflect the shifting emotions of
Bipolar Disorder, an illness that causes dramatic shifts in mental health.The top part of its cranium is divided into two parts, each representing a different
condition. The left side consists of a serious of X characters surrounding a 47, referring to the extra chromosome found in people diagnosed with Down Syndrome.The right side is made up of different coloured puzzle pieces, a common symbol for Autism and Aspergers, which is a disorder that impairs social development. Behind
the head are three objects.The first two are self-explanatory, a crutch and the wheel belonging to a wheelchair.
The third one is a purple repeat symbol with the word ROUTINE in the centre of it, which symbolizes the obsession with routine that characterises OCD (Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder).
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Ultimate frisbee9 am - 11 amKildare Place National School Ultimate Frisbee programme for Under 10’s in primary school introducing them to the game of Ultimate FrisbeeContact: Michelle Malone 087 6945082
Community Hub Open Day10 am - 2 pmSt. Kevin’s School, Finglas An open day to highlight the work of the centre which hosts a voluntary run breakfast club, after schools club, reading club, mother & toddler groups, traveller groups, youth clubs as well as providing information on unemployment through the Fingal Centre.Contact: Larry Dooley 086 8150358
Basketball10 amSt. Patrick’s National School Basketball for boys of St. Patrick’s national school. A 6 week programme to introduce them to the skills of basketball.Contact : Michelle Malone 087 6945082
Community Plant Sale10.30 amMourne Road Hall Community Plant Sale event - all welcomeContact: Tom / Liam (01)2225500
Chair Aerobics 55+10.30 am - 11.30 amDonore Avenue Community Centre Chair aerobics class for everyone over the age of 55. Must register with Catherine Flood at E. [email protected]: Catherine Flood on (01)2228595
Poetry appreciation 12 pm Cabra Library, Navan RoadPoetry circle meeting takes place on the last Thursday of every month.Contact: Anne Pigott / Gavin Bourke (01)8691414
table Cricket Ballyfermot Sports and Fitness Centre An indoor miniature version of cricket played on a table tennis table, designed for physically and mentally challenged cricketers.Contact: Fintan Mc Allister 086 1795587
Information and Advice Stand – community reuse network of Ireland 2 pm Central Library, Ilac Centre Learn about rediscovering the value of reducing, reusing and recycling to prevent waste. www.crni.ie Contact: Business Information Centre on (01)8733996 or E. [email protected]
Scrabble Group 3 pm Cabra Library, Navan Road Scrabble, join our scrabblers in a fun relaxing afternoon every Thursday.Contact: Anne Pigott / Gavin Bourke (01)8691414
CoisCéim performance3 pm City Hall Feast on Dance – the Main Course. Following an extensive, city wide programme of classes the final performances will take place in City Hall. The performances are inspired by extravagant culinary traditions, both past and present, and is set to be a grand and lively social occasion - a rich and savoury
choreographic feast of dance, accompanied by some of the finest classical music of all time. Contact: E. [email protected] or (01)8780558
East Wall Recreation Centre Intergenerational Evening5 pm Shelbourne Park An intergenerational evening at Shelbourne Parks for the young and not so young residents in East Wall.Contact: Derek / Tracey (01)8566002
CoisCéim performance6 pm City Hall Feast on Dance – the Main Course. Following an extensive, city wide programme of classes the final performances will take place in City Hall. The performances are inspired by extravagant culinary traditions, both past and present, and is set to be a grand and lively social occasion – a rich and savoury choreographic feast of dance, accompanied by some of the finest classical music of all time. Contact: E. [email protected] or (01)8780558
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Summer Shape Up 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm Ringsend Park Fitness Class designed for Women in the Ringsend area to help them get back in shape for the Summer season.Contact: Michelle Malone 087 6945082
Experience Counts - Over 55s fair 10 am - 2 pm Experience Counts is a Volunteering Information Fair for over 55s living in Dublin. Come and chat with organisations providing charitable services across Dublin, to learn how you can help in your local community. Whether it be life experience in the home, or professional experience in your former career, your experience counts. A number of organisations, such as Barnardos and Crosscare, are looking forward to speaking with you about how your experience is needed, in a variety of volunteering roles. Contact: (01)4737482 or E. [email protected]
Seniors Yoga 10.30 am Donnycarney Sports Centre
Yoga and Meditation class promoting functional movement and balance.Contact: Paul Donnelly 087 7693275
Irish Walking Group 11 am Meeting House SquareTemple BarA walk in the city whilst talking in Irish
Indoor Bowls12 pm - 1 pm Donore Avenue Community Centre Indoor bowls class for everyone over the age of 18. Must register with Catherine Flood at E. [email protected]: Catherine Flood on (01)2228595
International Dinner Day1 pm - 3 pm St. Laurence O’Toole Centre, Sheriff Street A culinary delight of different foods to demonstrate what is eaten around the world.
International Movie Day1 pm - 3 pm St. Laurence O’Toole Centre, Sheriff Street
A selection of international films will be screened to show different cultures, including Bollywood.
All inclusive Yoga1 pm Coolock Yoga and Meditation class. Participants include adult men & women, Over 55s and people with an intellectual disability.Contact: Paul Donnelly 087 7693275
Creative Writers Group2 pm Cabra Library, Navan RoadJoin Orla Ni hEanai and the creative writers group for an afternoon workshop.Contact: Anne Pigott / Gavin Bourke (01)8691414
French Walking Group2 pm Kildare Place, Dublin 2A stroll through the city whilst speaking in FrenchContact: Ronan (01)2223726
Community Clean Up3 pm Distillery Road & Susanville RoadAn environmental clean-up day with Distillery Road Residents and
Susanville Road ResidentsContact: Aileen (01)8360111
“Meet Your Neighbours”Community BBQ5.30 pm St. James Parochial HallMusic, food and an opportunity to meet your neighbours.Contact: Mary Lynch 086 8150324
“Let’s Go Mental” 6 pm Cabra Parkside, Ratoath Road Dublin City Comhairle na nÓg members are hosting a free event called “Let’s Go Mental 2015 – do something for your mental health today”. The aim of the event is to promote positive mental health with music and activities and to promote Headstrong’s concept of the ‘Five-a-Day for your Mental Health’: Connect, Be Aware,Get Moving, Get Involved and Give. Some of the activities include meditation and zumba taster sessions as well as old fashioned games and a chill out area.Contact: Nina Farrell 087 7793076
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GAZE LGBt film festival - special film screen12 pm Lighthouse CinemaSmithfieldGAZE International LGBT Film Festival Dublin, with the support of Dublin City Council, are delighted to present a programme of Irish short films and documentaries, all of which have screened at GAZE.Coming Out Of The West by Cian Tracey, Our Love is History By Caroline Campbell.Me First by Leanne Byrne, Who Am I To Feel So Free by Dylan Hennessey, Becoming Kiki by John Corcoran, The Usual by Ruth Mc Nally
This selection begins with Coming Out Of The West, a short film about two openly gay Irish men living very different lives. Our love is History cleverly tells the stories of the people who lived, loved and laughed during the era
of the Hirschfeld Centre.Me First is a story about an unhappily married woman who finds comfort in the arms of her daughter’s college friend. Set in Dublin and London, Who Am I To Feel So Free is a short documentary that explores themes of masculinity and diversity. In Becoming Kiki, a young drag artist talks about his life. The programme concludes with The Usual, a delightful short film about three Irish farmers having a drink in their local pub, when an unusual stranger walks in.Tickets; Light House Cinema, Smithfield.www.lighthousecinema.iePriced €5
Sardinian/Irish music concert8 pm St. Anne’s Church, Dawson Street The Sardi Celtici Cultural Group Presents a Sardinian Irish Folk Music Concert featuring Sardinia Duo “FantaFolk”, Irish Band “Crann Na Ceol” and Mick O’Brien, Uilleann PiperTickets €12 at the doorContact (01)6767727
(see poster for more details)
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Blue fire family Sunday Picnic 12 pm Smithfield Square, Dublin 7 A family picnic event aiming to bring together the indigenous Irish and immigrant communities alongside the vast array of community organisations and arts groups in the Smithfield and Stoneybatter area for a picnic.Contact: E. [email protected]
Public tour of Harry Clarke stained glass2 pm Hugh Lane Gallery
Free public tour of Harry Clarke stained glass.Contact Síle McNulty Goodwin on (01)2225558
Family Sketching project 2 pm Hugh Lane Gallery Explore paintings, sculptures and the architectural features of
Charlemont House through discussion and drawing. All materials will be provided. Free eventContact: Síle McNulty Goodwin on (01)2225558
family fun Day 2 pm - 5 pm Ross Road Fun for all the family including bouncy castles, face painting, music, balloon show and jack flash magic show. All welcome and admission is free.Contact: Rob Chester 086 8150932
Bloom Fringe Ranelagh District Community space/gardens and public greening to promote inclusion for the South East Area Vibrant VillagesContact: Declan Hayden 086 8150336
“BrowseAloud” is a facility which has recently been added to the Dublin City Council website. It aims to reach an audience of people who lack the digital skills to use conventional websites, by adding speech, reading and translation support. This facilitates access and participation for people with print disabilities, dyslexia, low literacy, mild visual impairments and those with English as a second language.
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Dublin City Age Friendly Programme
The Dublin City Age Friendly Strategy 2014-2019 was officially launched in September 2014. A City Wide Age Friendly Alliance, chaired by the Lord Mayor, along with five Local Area Age Friendly Alliances, have been working since then on the implementation of the recommendations of the strategy, and on the establishment of Area Older Person’s Councils to ensure that consultation with Older People remains at the centre of the programme. Just some of the practical initiatives which have already taken place, or are underway, are the development of a Dublin City Libraries Age Friendly Library Strategy, a pilot Age
Friendly Park at Albert College Park, an age-proofing of Dublin City Council’s customer telephone system by Older People and the expansion of some of the most successful community initiatives such
as Men’s Sheds and Dementia Choirs.
For more information go to: www.dublincity.ie/agefriendlycity
“Here I Am” Exhibition Wolfe Tone Memorial Park
“Here I Am” is a Down Syndrome awareness exhibition by photographer, Dan Murphy, which will be displayed in Wolfe Tone Memorial Park. The exhibition is made up of 11 large photographic stands which celebrate children and creates a positive awareness of Down Syndrome.
