What's Happening in Dublin this weekend (Sept 25th) - Free Events

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This week in Dublin is bursting with big stories. Whether you’re diving into the past with the Dublin Festival of History or catching the energy of the NFL takeover, there’s a lot to explore across the city.

• Here are the key highlights:

• Dublin Festival of History kicks off across the city

• NFL Experience lands at Dublin Castle

• Steelers Tailgate takes over Merrion Square

• Queer history in Capel Street with the story of Dublin Jack

• Inner-city football heroes celebrated at Clonliffe House

• The full collection of Super Bowl rings on show at City Hall

Dublin Festival of History

📍 Various Locations
📅 Friday 26th Sept – Sunday 12th Oct
Back for its 13th year, this free city-wide festival brings top Irish and international historians to Dublin. From lost LGBTQ+ stories to local football legends, there’s something for every curious mind. The Big Weekend takes place at the Mansion House, Sept 27–28.
👉 More info

The Story of Dublin Jack – John Saul

📍 Outhouse, Capel Street
📅 Sept 26 – Oct 12 (closed Sun/Mon)
Explore the life of Jack Saul, a Victorian sex worker whose story challenges the usual queer history narrative. Exhibition runs daily, and there's a special talk with author Glenn Chandler on Sat 11 Oct @ 6pm.

More Info

Forgotten Heroes of Irish Sport

📍 Clonliffe House
📅 Sat 27th Sept @ 7pm
Local historian Sean Deegan shines a light on footballers from Dublin’s inner city who left their mark. Learn about the likes of Paddy Moore, Patrick O’Connell, and more — a night of great stories and local pride.
🎟️ Book tickets

NFL Experience at Dublin Castle

📍 Dublin Castle & City Hall
📅 Thurs 25 – Sat 27 Sept

Test your aim with a field goal challenge, try flag football, and explore the Super Bowl Gallery featuring all 59 Super Bowl rings and the Vince Lombardi Trophy. A fun, hands-on experience for fans of all levels.

No booking needed.

Steelers Tailgate at Merrion Square

📍 Merrion Square Park
📅 Fri 26 – Sun 28 Sept
The Steelers are hosting a massive FREE tailgate with live entertainment, merch, food, games, and even a live screening of the Steelers vs. Vikings game on Sunday. Expect football, fun and lots of black and gold.

🎟️ Reserve tickets

📝 Footnote: A Spooky Night for a Good Cause

We don’t usually feature paid events — but when it’s for charity, we make an exception.

🎃 Monster Mash Charity Night – Support DCM’s Minibus Campaign
📍 The Waterloo House, Thursday, Oct 23 @ 7pm
Join the Dublin Central Mission for a Halloween-themed night with prizes, finger food, and costume madness — all for a good cause. Tickets are €20, and all proceeds go toward funding a minibus to support their day programme clients.

🎟️ RSVP on iDonate

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