Hey all,
A busy one this week — and a heads up that the Dublin Half Marathon is on this weekend, so expect a few road closures and a bit of disruption around the city. Plan ahead if you’re heading in.
Plenty going on though. Nice mix of markets, walks, creative bits, and a solid hike if you want to get out of the city.
As always — pick one thing and actually go.
What’s On This Week
The Foggy Dew Record Fair
May Day at Priory Market
Creativity in Draft
Hidden Highlights of Dublin Art Tour
Ticknock & Fairy Castle Cleanup Hike
The Royal Hospital & Easter Rising Tour
The Foggy Dew Record Fair
Location: The Foggy Dew, Temple Bar
Date & Time: Saturday 12-4
A proper dig-through-the-crates kind of day. Expect vinyl sellers, rare finds, and a few hidden gems if you’ve the patience.
Creativity in Draft
Location: See listing
Date & Time: Check listing
A relaxed creative session focused on ideas in progress — writing, thinking, sharing. No pressure to be polished, which is kind of the point.
This is a space for people of colour and members of the global majority. This is welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ people of colour.
Location: Wolfe Tone Sculpture
Date & Time: Sunday at 10:30
A guided walk through lesser-known art spots around the southside. Good mix of history, culture, and bits you’d normally walk past.
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Ticknock & Fairy Castle Cleanup Hike
Location: Ticknock / Dublin Mountains
Date & Time: Check listing
Bit of a workout with a purpose. Hike up to Fairy Castle while helping clean the trails. Solid views at the top as well.
Heal the Hill is a community for nature lovers, hikers, and changemakers who believe the outdoors is not just for exploring — it's for protecting. They organize weekend hikes around Dublin and beyond for the ever-growing litter problem in recent days, with a mission to leave every trail better than it was found it.
It’s always good to give organisers a heads up if you’re coming by reserving a ticket!
The Royal Hospital & Easter Rising Tour
Location: Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Date & Time: Sunday @ 12:30
A deeper look into one of Dublin’s most historic sites, with links back to the Easter Rising. If you’re into history, this is a strong one.
One of our guides will bring you through all the facets of the Easter Rising and the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. They will discuss different characters attached to the site, their roles, influence and what followed. What we can learn and what has been forgotten.
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