Dublin Zoo’s summer camps are designed for children aged 6 – 12 years old (children will be assigned to age related groups) to have fun learning about the animals at Dublin Zoo, getting an introduction to conservation and gaining an overall appreciation for wildlife. This week long camp includes exciting hands-on activities, craft projects and sessions delivered throughout the Zoo (but no direct contact with animals). Week 1 – July 17th – 21st Week 2 – July 24th – 28th…

‘A Gay Fantasia on National themes’, Light House Cinema present NT Live’s multi-award winning two-part play starring Andrew Garfield, Denise Gough, Nathan Lane, James McArdle and Russell Tovey live on screen (Part 1 on 20 July + Part 2 on 27 July). Part 1, Millennium Approaches (July 20, 7pm) Book Part 1: http://bit.ly/2jTpnpg Part 2, Perestroika (July 27, 7pm) Book Part 2: http://bit.ly/2jQsPAn _______________________________________ America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration,…

America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. Starring Andrew Garfield (Silence, Hacksaw Ridge), Denise Gough (People, Places and Things), Nathan Lane (The Producers), James McArdle (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Russell Tovey (The Pass). Part 1 screens July 20th, with Part 2 following on July 27th. A ticket for both screenings will be available for €25, at…

Every Friday morning/afternoon a group of us parents with pre-school aged kids meet up at Awesome Walls for our playdate. It’s the national centre for climbing in Ireland and they have a kids area and a seated area for parents. Spider Mums even get a reduced entry rate of just €5 at these times (which includes coffee or tea!). Parents don’t need to be climbers but you might pick up an interest in it once you see this place 🙂…

DUNKIRK IN 70MM – ONLY AT THE IFI From July 21st – tickets on sale July 7th at 10 am Christopher Nolan’s latest film is an epic retelling of the story of Dunkirk, where hundreds of thousands of soldiers were left stranded on the beaches of Europe in 1940 with no way home. So home came for them… Nolan shot the film on 65mm and IMAX 65mm, confirming his commitment to celluloid and the IFI is the only place in…

Abuse Your Illusion return to Fibber Magees on Parnell Street, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the release of the Appetite For Destruction album. 30 years to day to be quite specific! Expect to hear all songs from the album as well as some of the classics from Lies & Illusion albums also. Doors are at 9pm and it’s only €10 in. Support acts to be confirmed.