Events Archives

Engineers Week 2016

Engineers Week 2016 a week-long programme of nationwide events celebrating engineering in Ireland.

Dublin – Malahide Castle Easter Event

Join Malahide Castle for their Annual Easter Trail for families at Malahide Castle & Gardens

Kildare – Easter Egg Hunt Fun At Lullymore

Easter activities for all the family at Lullymore Heritage And Discovery Park

March – Mountains To Sea Book Festival

The Mountains To Sea Book Festival is proud to present an events programme that has something for everyone.

April – Dublin Bay Prawn Festival

Dublin Bay Prawn Festival, one of Ireland’s largest food festivals, is set in the beautiful seaside fishing village of Howth in north Dublin

The Gruffalo’s Child

The Gruffalo’s Child is based on Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson MBE and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book, this stage adaptaion from Tall Stories is a must-see!

Laois – St Patricks Day Portlaoise

St Patrick’s Day parade in Portlaoise will start at 12.30pm beginning at County Hall and There will be lots of great Family Fun entertainment on the day

Farmleigh Food Market

This year why don’t you pay a visit to the Farmleigh Food Markets and enjoy the ambience of the Markets

August- Dublin Horse Show

The Dublin Horse Show is a wonderful day out, offering something for everyone – whether you are a horse enthusiast or not!

Dublin – Hands on History

Hands on History – is a chance to explore some of the artefacts from the Collins Barracks Museum’s collection of objects for handling with Museum Educators

Nationwide – Magic Flute Screening

Metropolitan Opera’s special family-friendly production of Mozart’s Magic Flute, version with puppets by the creative team that brought you the Lion King

November – Science Week

Science Week promotes the fun and excitement of science with science events and road shows throughout the country.

Mini Muckers – Mud Run For Kids

Mini Muckers, an exciting new obstacle Mud Run design specifically for kids from 7 years of age up to 15 years old.

Back In Balance – An Alexander Technique Workshop For Kids

Slieve Aughty Centre – Alexander Technique Workshop For Kids suitable for both riders and non riders alike.

The Great Mushroom Forage Workshop

Slieve Aughty Centre – The Great Mushroom Forage – Learn all about wild mushrooms in the beautiful woods of Kylebrack

Weekend in the Hills Workshops

Weekend in the Hills Workshops choose from basketry, wood carving, herb-lore, natural building, and more. Special workshops for children ages 8 and up