22. Focus Groups
Text Deirdre (freelance) on 087 2833693 with your name and age. If you fit an upcoming
group profile she will let you know. Normally run in the evening and compensation is
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Dublin Free Events Guide www.dublineventguide.com
What’s on in Dublin http://whatsonin.ie
Visit Dublin www.visitdublin.com
Dublin City Council www.dublincity.ie
The Ark http://ark.ie/
Temple Bar Cultural Trust www.templebar.ie
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Health Services Executive - http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/maps/
MABS - Money Advice & Budgeting Service - www.mabs.ie
Northside Citizens Information Centre - www.northsidecic.ie
Northside Coolock Law Centre - www.nclc.ie
Northside Local Employment Services- www.northsidepartnership.ie
Social Welfare - www.welfare.ie
Greendale Jobs Club Facebook page www.facebook.com/greendalejobsclub
Editor's Notes
Valentines Day 2014 (Saint Valentine is laid to rest in Dublin, Ireland. His relics are interred at the Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church)
Previews: Thursday 23, Friday 24, Saturday 25 & Monday 27 JanuaryOpening Night: Tuesday 28 JanuaryTickets from €18A Tender Thing Romeo and Juliet8pm -> 10:30pm | 23 January -> 15 FebruaryProject Arts CentreSiren Productions presents the Irish Premiere ofA TENDER THING by Ben PowerAdapted from William Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIETDirected by award-winning Selina CartmellStarring OLWEN FOUÉRÉ & OWEN ROEWhat if... Romeo and Juliet had lived and loved?
Established in 2003, The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival (JDIFF) has fast become Ireland's premier feature film festival and takes place in Ireland's capital city over the course of eleven days and nights each February. presenting over 120 films from 13th – 23rd February 2014http://www.jdiff.comPryotechnics and PistolsVenue: Smithfield Square , Screen Number:Fri 14th Feb 20142:00PMThe 12th Jameson Dublin International Film Festival is delighted to present a demonstration of practical special effects. In partnership with F/X Ireland and the Stunt Actors Guild, Ireland, there will be a live demonstration on Friday 14 February at 2pm.Special effects form a broad range of resources at a film-maker’s disposal, from something as simple as smoke or rain to fire and explosions. In a digital age practical special effects still have a major role to play. JDIFF invites you to come along and see Hollywood-style effects scenarios unfold on the streets of Dublin. Post-demonstration, the F/X and stunt teams will field questions from the audience about how they coordinate and organise realistic action sequences in a safe and secure environment. This is an exciting and unique opportunity not to be missed!Short movieFollowing the screening of this year’s JDIFF Shorts, we invite you to meet our featured Irish short filmmakers and short film experts Sharon Badal (Tribeca Film Festival) and Kathleen McInnis (Palm Springs International Film Festival) to discuss and celebrate short film-making in Ireland.This event is aimed at short filmmakers or professionals connected to short filmmaking. To register your interest in attending this event, please email workshoprsvp@jdiff.com. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 11th February. Venue: The Church , Screen Number:Fri 14th Feb 20148:30PM
NetworkingFinding informationJoining and interacting with groups – giving your expert opinion
NetworkingFinding informationJoining and interacting with groups – giving your expert opinion
NetworkingFinding informationJoining and interacting with groups – giving your expert opinion
NetworkingFinding informationJoining and interacting with groups – giving your expert opinion
NetworkingFinding informationJoining and interacting with groups – giving your expert opinion
NetworkingFinding informationJoining and interacting with groups – giving your expert opinion
Membership is FREE and open to all high-skilled / professionals who would like to participate in and benefit from the mutual support of an active and tailored network of like-minded peers.Please note that membership of the IE Network does not affect your Social Welfare benefits.Member Benefits:- Mutual Peer Support from Fellow High-Skilled / Professionals- Legal and Finance Enterprise Clinics- Dedicated Access to Enterprise Board Mentoring- Weekly Professional Networking Sessions - Calendar of Events, Workshops, Presentations and Seminars - Hotdesk Office in Tallaght Available FREE to all Members- Online News Desk, Events Calendar and Members Forum- Access to Targetted Existing State and Local Enterprise and Training Resources Available to the Unemployed- Member-only Social Networking EventsCareer development workshopshttp://www.ienetwork.ie/
Membership is FREE and open to all high-skilled / professionals who would like to participate in and benefit from the mutual support of an active and tailored network of like-minded peers.Please note that membership of the IE Network does not affect your Social Welfare benefits.Member Benefits:- Mutual Peer Support from Fellow High-Skilled / Professionals- Legal and Finance Enterprise Clinics- Dedicated Access to Enterprise Board Mentoring- Weekly Professional Networking Sessions - Calendar of Events, Workshops, Presentations and Seminars - Hotdesk Office in Tallaght Available FREE to all Members- Online News Desk, Events Calendar and Members Forum- Access to Targetted Existing State and Local Enterprise and Training Resources Available to the Unemployed- Member-only Social Networking EventsCareer development workshopshttp://www.ienetwork.ie/
The Lantern CentreSaturday 2nd November17 Synge Street, Dublin 8, Dublin (map) http://www.lanterncentre.org Hi All,Come and join us for 1 hour of indoor yoga at 10.30am. The location is the Lantern Centre, Synge street, D8 and will take place in the beautiful Balgriffin room. The yoga session is donation based and will be teached by Peter Browning. Bring yoga mat, towel and water. Please arrive before 10.30a.m. Look forward to seeing you there on Saturday morning,
Other free servicesComputer and language self learning courses - all courses should be booked in advance, ECDL version 5 on CD-ROM Over 102 different languages catered for Typing instruction (self learn) Internet for beginners (self learn) Driver Theory Test instruction (self-learning on CD-Rom) Programme of Informal conversation exchanges Foreign language newspapers and magazines Exhibitions / lectures / workshops / demonstrationsHow to avoid Career Stagnation in 2014Working towards a model of employability Career coach Jane Downes will provide useful tips on building on your career in today’s marketThursday, 23rd January, 2014 from 1.30pm - 2.30pmEPIC and Ready to Work Information StandBusiness in the Community Ireland will host a stand to provide comprehensive information about the active labour support programmes EPIC (Employment for People from Immigrant Communities) and Ready for Work which are aimed at supporting immigrants and homeless to secure employment and/or education.Thursday 23rd and Thursday 30th January from 1 pm - 3pmFree Talk on Social Welfare and other supports to help you get aheadInformation Officer Richie McRitchie will provide useful tips on what will help you with your job searchThursday, 30th January from 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Freelance focus group working for marketing companiesText Deirdre on 0872833693 and give her your name, age and status.If a focus group is needed an you fit the profile you will be asked to come for 1 and a half hours group giving your opinion.Normally in the evening time and are not too oftenCurrently running a group for 20 – 27 year old females who drink vodka. This group is currently full.
Parks in the North Central AreaBelcamp ParkClontarf PromenadeEdenmore ParkEllenfield ParkFairview park Fr Collins Park Griffith Park Maypark (Donnycarney Park) North Bull Island St Annes Park Stardust Memorial Park
Parks in the North Central AreaBelcamp ParkClontarf PromenadeEdenmore ParkEllenfield ParkFairview park Fr Collins Park Griffith Park Maypark (Donnycarney Park) North Bull Island St Annes Park Stardust Memorial Park
Claremont Beach, Claremont Road, Howth, DublinDollymount StrandThe Burrow BeachPortmarnock beach
St Anne's ParkMalahide CastleHowth proemnadeFairview
Clontarf promenade3km stretchFind local cycle routes on www.cycleireland.ie
The North Bull IslandThe bull is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve so this is primarily a nature walk. This is an amazing place in for birdwatching. A must see for nature lovers.Cliff Walk HowthLooped walk | 6.29 km | Co. Dublin | Moderate walk Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks12+18+19+25+26 JanuaryThere will be 5 guided walks in the Dublin Mountains in January. The walks are organised by the Dublin Mountain partnership and vary from easy to strenuous. Have a look at their webpage for all details and make sure you register in time if you want to take part.All details can be found on the website www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/?no_cache=1 All walks are free, but pre-registration is required.
“My Favourites” – Walking Tour14:00 – 16:30, Sat 18 JanSpire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1“These Are a Few of My Favourite Things” is the title of a Walking Tour that Emily Gallagher will run every Saturday. It will be an Alternative Arts and Culture Trail and she will bring you to “Dublin’s Best Cafes, Bars, Markets, Unusual Stores, Galleries, Theatres, Arts Spaces, and more! And hear some tales you’ve never heard before!”Meeting point is at the Spire. The tours are free but donations are welcome and booking is required via egaldog@gmail.com or 085-2725095
ParkRun Raheny and ParkRun Malahidehttp://www.parkrun.ie/stannes/Registration requiredFree, weekly, timed 5k run, every Saturday at 9:30am
Capoeira dance free classesDecember 5, 2013 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmCAPOEIRA is a fusion of martial arts and dance which originated among African slaves in colonial Brazil. It is danced in a circle to the sound of the Berimbau, a percussion instrument of African originhttp://www.exchangedublin.ie/ai1ec_event/capoeira?instance_id=2027998
Open Studio at iYOGA ~ Every Thursday in January :: Free events 23rd Jan : : Explore More5:45 – 6:30pm: Taster Free Yoga Class with Margaret Cashman30th Jan : : Explore the Core5:45 – 6:30pm: Taster Free Pilates Class with Grainne AhearneFollowed by Short Yoga Demo by iYOGA TeachersWe will celebrate Yoga and its benefits ~ We do hope you can join us on the learning path ; Brighten your January and brighten your journey ~ Looking forward to seeing you at our Open Studio ; Contact info@iyoga.ie to registeriYOGA, 1st Floor , 365 – 367 North Circular Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 7 | 01 882 8858 | 087 1773451
Killruddery Estate, Bray, Co WicklowSun 02 Feb 2014 €65
Donaghmede trinity sportsCoolock – northside partnership – being restored at the momentPortmarnock leisure clubCRC clontarfFinglasNational Aquatic centre, blanchardstown
First Thursday of the monthgalleries, cultural and creative spacehttp://templebar.ie/Event/First_Thursdays_DublinBasic SpaceBlock TCentre for Creative PracticesCow’s Lane Designer StudioDarc SpaceDebbie Paul Studio and GalleryDesign YardDesignistDouglas Hyde GalleryDraiocht, Centre for the ArtsDublin Civic TrustExchange DublinGallery @ No. SIXGallery of PhotographyGallery ZozimusGraphic Studio GalleryGreen on Red GalleryHillsboro Fine ArtJam Art FactoryJames Joyce CentreKevin Kavanagh GalleryLittle Green Street GalleryMonster Truck Gallery & StudiosNational Gallery of Ireland (open late every Thursday)National College of Art and Design GalleryNo Grants GalleryProject 51Project Arts Centre, GalleryOlivier Cornet Gallery Science GallerySol Art GalleryTalbot Gallery & StudiosTamp & Stitch Taylor GalleriesTemple Bar Gallery & StudiosThe Copper House GalleryThe Doorway GalleryThe Goethe InstitutThe Green GalleryThe Icon FactoryThe JoineryThe Keeling GalleryThe LABThe Little Museum of DublinThe Market StudiosThe Picture RoomsThe Pallas Projects The White GalleryWhite Art Lady
Kilmainham GaolMon -Sat 09:30 - 17:30 (last admission at 16:00), Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
http://www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspxCollect, preserve, promote and exhibit all examples of Ireland’s portable material heritage and natural historyInterpret and promote the collections and make them accessible to audiences at home and abroadBe the authoritative voice on the relevant aspects of Irish heritage, culture and natural historyMaintain the lead role in education, research and scholarship pertaining to the collections and their contexts
January 22nd - January 26th, 2014Phone(01) 703 0700Emailinfo@templebartrad.comWebsitehttp://www.templebartrad.comFestival InfoBox Office: Located at The Culture Box on 12 East Essex Street in Temple Bar, Dublin. The Box Office is open to answer any questions you might have, to sell tickets and to provide information and programmes.Opening times:Daily from 12pm – 6pm
January 22nd - January 26th, 2014Banjo WorkshopDate: Sat 25th and Sun 26th of JanuaryVenue: FilmbaseTime: 10:30 - 17:00Price: FreeAlan O’Rourke welcomes everyone to this special banjo display where you will learn about the process of making this beautiful unique instrument. Each banjo is handcrafted by Alan, using various types of solid timbers. The public will be welcome to play the banjos as well!Ceili WorkshopsDate: Saturday 25 JanuaryVenue: Temple Bar HotelTime: 15:30 & 16:30Price: €10 per person, or €25 for a familyYes everyone, this is your chance to dance with some of the stars of Tradfest this year! No experience necessary!Irish Ceili workshops (pronounced Kay-lee) will take place at the Temple Bar Hotel following all the Irish Dance showcase performances on the Headline Stage on Crown Alley!There will be craic, ceolaguscaint – (fun, music and chat) – for the duration!Tradfest Dancers will be on hand to demonstrate, assist and interact with you as you try to get your head, (and arms and feet) around famous Irish dances such as “The Walls of Limerick”, “The Siege of Ennis” and many more!In conjunction with M & R Dance Events Ltd, the Ceili will be directed and called by dance teachers and adjudicators of international renown including former Riverdancers!One thing is certain – a great time will be had by all! So go on – give it a go – you know you want to! Whether you are 9 or 99, we are sure the Ceili will energise and enthuse you!
January 22nd - January 26th, 2014
Bal Folk – European Folk Dance Session20:00, Fri 24 JanExchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2(Nearly) every Friday a European Folk Dance Workshop/Session will take place in the Exchange in Temple Bar.The dances are French, Greek, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese folk and traditional dances and everybody interested to join in or to learn is welcome. Admission is free.Because there are some Fridays when the event can’t take place, you should check on the Facebook Page below, before making your plans.www.facebook.com/pages/Njoy-Dancing-Dublin/251213698276941
Children’s magic show and storytelling in Castle Hall.Free but entry is on first come basis.Saturday and Sunday 12.30 till 3.30pm Dublin Castle
2 for 1 on select restaurants in Dublin and IrelandAlso See the Hi-Life card
