Workshops & Activities

Introduction to Family History

Nov. 25 — Dec. 2, 2021   ( 10:30 — 12:30)

Children’s History Workshop: The End of British Rule in Dublin

Sat, Dec. 4, 2021   ( 16:00 — 17:00)

Join us for this free, interactive Zoom workshop for children.

Children’s History Workshop: Ancient Animals of Ireland

Sat, Jan. 15, 2022   ( 16:00 — 17:00)

Join Dublin’s Historian-in-Residence for Children Dervilia Roche for this free, interactive Zoom workshop for children aged 9 – 12.

Craft Felting Workshops (Online)

Wed, Jan. 26, 2022   ( 11:00 — 13:00)

Wed, Feb. 2, 2022   ( 11:00 — 13:00)

Discover the age-old craft of stitch and needle felting with artist Ciara Harrison.

Craft Felting Workshops (In person)

Thu, Jan. 27, 2022   ( 18:30 — 20:30)

Thu, Feb. 3, 2022   ( 18:30 — 20:30)

Discover the age-old craft of stitch and needle felting with artist Ciara Harrison.

Online Book Club: ‘Strange Flowers’ by Donal Ryan

Thu, Jan. 27, 2022   ( 20:00 — 21:15)

This January, our book club will read and discuss ‘Strange Flowers’ by Donal Ryan.

Children’s History Workshop: Brigid the Goddess and Saint

Sat, Jan. 29, 2022   ( 11:00 — 12:00)

Join Dublin’s Historian-in-Residence for Children Dervilia Roche for this free, interactive workshop for children aged 9 – 12 at Richmond Barracks.

Children’s Workshop: Roth na Bliana | Circle of the Year

Sat, Dec. 18, 2021   ( 11:00 — 12:00)

Join Dublin’s Historian-in-Residence for Children Dervilia Roche and Richmond Barracks Eco-Gardener-in-Residence Polly Rowley-Sams for this free, interactive workshop for children aged 9 – 12 at Richmond Barracks.

Children’s History Workshop: Valentine’s Day and Love Tokens

Sat, Feb. 12, 2022   ( 11:00 — 12:00)

Join Dublin’s Historian-in-Residence for Children Dervilia Roche for this free, interactive workshop for children aged 9 – 12 at Richmond Barracks.

Online Book Club: ‘These Dividing Walls’ by Fran Cooper

Thu, Mar. 31, 2022   ( 20:00 — 21:15)

This March, our book clubs will read and discuss ‘These Dividing Walls’ by Fran Cooper.

Children's History Workshop: Ireland During the Emergency

Thu, Feb. 24, 2022   ( 16:00 — 17:00)

Join Dublin’s Historian-in-Residence for Children Dervilia Roche for this free, interactive workshop for children aged 9 – 12 at Richmond Barracks.

Online Book Club: ‘Queenie’ by Candice Carty-Williams

Thu, Feb. 24, 2022   ( 20:00 — 21:15)

This February, our book clubs will read and discuss ‘Queenie’ by Candice Carty-Williams.

Winter Solstice Lantern Workshop

Tue, Dec. 14, 2021   ( 11:00 — 13:00)

Join Richmond Barracks Eco-Gardener in residence Polly Rowley-Sams for a special Winter Solstice Lantern Workshop at Richmond Barracks.

Over 55s Movement

Jan. 17 — Mar. 28, 2022   ( 11:30 — 12:15)

This weekly workshop celebrates the joy of movement.

Eco Gardening Course

Feb. 1 — 22, 2022   ( 11:00 — 12:30)

A hands-on series of workshops on how to eco-garden