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MORE THAN 300 free events are scheduled across Dublin on a single night this September in an annual celebration of culture.
Culture Night, which is set to take place on Friday, 23 September, brings a line-up of events at venues such as museums, galleries, cathedrals, studios, theatres, libraries, parks and government buildings.
The Dublin programme, which was announced today, includes a range of tours, theatre, and other sessions and performances, such as a jewellery-making workshop, spoken word poetry showcase, and a gospel choir in the docklands.
Dublin Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy described the event as a “celebration of creativity and culture”.
“Through it, we experience and engage with Dublin’s arts and cultural scene, a sector fundamental to a thriving and sustainable city,” Conroy said.
Culture and the creative arts enable us to understand ourselves and where we sit in the world. They also provide a platform to engage positively with new communities.
“For me, Culture Night is a moment where visitors and locals alike can engage with and learn about the diverse range of cultures that make Dublin a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, or to simply discover a hidden gem right on your doorstep,” she said.
Outside the capital city, more free cultural events are set to take place around the country, from a night of musical performances in Castlebar, Co Mayo to a display showing the traditional process of crafting Irish handbells in Portmagee, Co Kerry.
The full Culture Night programme is available on its official website. Some events require a booking in advance.
Expecting the minister for health to settle this dispute I wouldnt hold my breath.He had very little say in the allocation of funds in the budget .He has no power whatsoever as far as I can see.
Can not abide such tactics, going to strike indefinitely from tomorrow… leave them off and get new people in to cover….
@Dramafree 2023: scab
@Hayagriva: yes I am a terrible human not wanting the health services held to ransom by a union and further deteriorating beyond its already unacceptable rate. indefinite strike will without a doubt cost lives… think about that. And that is why they are doing it… cos they know the gov will have to cave quicker.
@Dramafree 2023: I think the care workers have a better idea of the trouble the services are in than you.
And if they’re striking things must be bad given the relationships they built with clients everyday.
It sounds more like government blackmailing care workers to prop up a broken system so they can continue to siphon money through the bloated bureaucracy.
@Dramafree 2023: Section 39 organisations are losing staff and can’t fill those posts or any new positions due to the pay difference between us and section 38 organisations. This is impacting on the quality services like you suggest but the strikes are happening because staff deserve to be paid the same as section 38 employees for doing the same job. Staff don’t want to strike but it seems to be the last option on the table at this point.
@Dramafree 2023: Wonder why you didn’t include the government stance ? . Which would include another round of applause. Suppose the workers 100% .Government health policy has already cost lives… Perhaps you would want to read the patient waiting list times published yesterday. Of course that would not suit your narrative.
@Donal Desmond: donal you have absolutely no idea who I am, what I have read, where I work or what I know. I dont even have a narrative but I will never ever, section 38, section 39 or otherwise condone or agree with indefinite strike action as a negotiation tool. You are talking about the most vulnerable members of our society being used as a pawn between the gov and the employees. Absolutely not the way to do business and shame on anyone who feels they can justify it.
@Dramafree 2023: The government certainly have no problem in using the most vulnerable as pawns ..Who you are and what you do or read is none of my business…I replied to your comment…you have your views and I replied with my view…Is it the fact that my point of view upset you….If you post a comment ,you must expect a response…
Vote for Fianna Fail, for a brighter future
@Mary FF should not be a whipping boy for Europe plus the lefties as this is why the UK voted in Brexit
@Mary Toilet: Do you mean the Baby Blueshirts..?
Not just B holidays but everyday .
Why are these talks always at the last minute?
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