The Season of Light - Group Show Featuring Thomas O' Connor, Ishmael Claxton and Karen McLaughlin. Curated by Dino Notaro and Caroline Cassidy. Thomas O' Connor: Creates artworks across different media, drawing,text,painting,glass and events. Karen McLaughlin: Works primarily with acrylic and oil on canvas. Crafting abstract depictions of landscapes and seascapes. Ishmael Claxton: Is a New York based artist living in Dublin . Ishmael uses photography as a means of expression

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Open Mic Night, originally scheduled for Tuesday, 21st July, has been postponed until August. A new date will be announced soon. We're looking forward to welcoming you to an evening of creativity where you can share your talent whether it's music, poetry, comedy, storytelling, or anything you'd love to perform—in front of a small, friendly audience. It's a wonderful opportunity to perform, meet fellow creatives, and build confidence in a s

Our new Chair Pilates season is starting next week, and I've added some new classes following your requests! Class Schedule: Monday (starting 6th July) – 10:30 am (new class) Tuesday – 10:00 am Friday – 11:00 am Friday – 12:00 noon (new class) Course Details: 8-week course: €80 Class duration: 45 minutes Please share this with anyone who might be interested, and let me know if you'll be attending so I can reserve your place. Looking forward to seeing you all!

Understanding Your Element: An Introduction to the Five Elements in Chinese Astrology Curious about Chinese Astrology and the Five Elements? Join Feng Shui consultant Margarita Vásquez Cárdenas of Mystic Moongate for an accessible introduction to BaZi (Chinese Astrology) and the Five Elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood). This beginner-friendly talk explores how the elements influence personality traits, strengths, and life patterns through the traditional BaZi syste

'Observations in Bloom' a solo exhibition by the multi-talented Sheila Hamilton opens July 3rd at Ranelagh Arts. The exhibition is curated by Dino Notaro and Caroline Cassidy. Sheila Hamilton is a Dublin born artist, writer and barrister. Sheila's art is greatly inspired by 19th.century French impressionism and her time in the Provencal landscape and markets, where she captures scenes of everyday life. The exhibition will also include a collection of new paintings by the arti

Curious about woodworking? Well our workshop is back! Join us next Thursday July 2 11:30am–1:30pm for a fun, hands-on introduction with Ihor Kapov! FREE Spaces are limited so email info.ranelagharts@gmail.com to book your spot. We’ll start with a fascinating mini-lecture exploring the tools people used in the past and the incredible mechanisms they built. Then it’s time to get practical together we’ll create a small model house to take home No experience needed. All welcome.

Malartú Éadaí | Clothes Swap📍 Ranelagh Arts | 🗓 25 Meitheamh | 🕖 7pm Seo mar a oibríonn sé: Tagann tú ag 7pm, déanann tú check-in, faigheann tú do dheoch fáilte + tokens, agus féachann tú timpeall. Tosaíonn an swap ag 7:30pm. Tabhair suas le 5 phíosa éadaigh leat le malartú. 🥂 €10 entry incl. Prosecco on arrival🍷 BYOB optional Gleo na Gaeilge ♻️ Malartú Éadaí | Clothes Swap📍 Ranelagh Arts | 🗓 25 Meitheamh | 🕖 7pm Seo mar a oibríonn sé: Arrive at 7pm, check in, get you

📅 Thursday, 16th of July ⏰ 11:30am – 1:30pm 📍 Ranelagh Arts Centre FREE Join us for a special Motanka Doll Making Workshop, led by our Ukrainian friends who are skilled specialists in this beautiful traditional art form. Motanka dolls are handmade symbols of protection, hope, and well-being, deeply rooted in Ukrainian culture. This relaxed, hands-on workshop is a lovely opportunity to learn about the tradition, get creative, and connect with others in a welcoming space. No

🧼 Organic Souvenir Soap-Making Workshop (Beginner-Friendly) Hi everyone, Due to unforeseen circumstances, the soap-making workshop scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled. The workshop will now take place on 25th June instead. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing you then! Thank you. Join us for a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to create your own organic souvenir soaps from scratch — no experienc

Join us for a Bloomsday coffee at Ranelagh Arts in No 6.☕📖 🗓 Tuesday, 16th June 🕚 11:00 AM Readings from local writers including Anne Haverty, Ronan Sheehan and Deirdre Mulrooney amongst others. Bring favourite passages of Ulysses or other snippets of Joyce and Joyce related stories if you'd like to read too or simply join in for the chat and coffee

Culture Night at Ranelagh Arts: Curated Open Mic Join Ranelagh Arts for a special Culture Night Open Mic at the Devlin Hotel, Ranelagh, from 9pm until late. This curated showcase brings together some of the standout performers and voices from the open mic nights hosted by Ranelagh Arts throughout the year. Expect an evening of music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, and creative surprises from a diverse mix of local talent. Whether you’re a regular supporter of the arts or simpl

This October, Ranelagh Arts will celebrate 21 years of community-led arts activity with a special commemorative exhibition. We're looking for photographs, flyers, posters, catalogues, newspaper cuttings, artwork documentation, and memories connected to Ranelagh Arts from the past 21 years. If you've attended a festival, an exhibition, taken part in a workshop, volunteered, performed, exhibited, or simply have something tucked away in a drawer, we'd love to hear from you. Ever

Artist's Talk at Ranelagh Arts Join us for an Artist's Talk with Adrian Fitz-Simon on Tuesday, 9 June, at 3:30 pm. All are welcome. Admission is free, but spaces are limited, so early arrival is recommended. We look forward to seeing you there.

Come along and share your talent — music, poetry, comedy, storytelling, or anything you’d love to perform — in front of a small, friendly audience. It’s a wonderful opportunity to perform, meet fellow creatives, and build confidence in a supportive atmosphere. 📅 Wednesday 17th, 2026 🕗 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 Ranelagh Arts, 6 Ranelagh, Dublin 6 ✨ Interested in joining us? Email: ciaran107111@gmail.com All are welcome — performers and listeners alike! 💫

AIB Community €1 Million Fund 2026 The AIB Community €1 Million Fund enables customers, the public and AIB employees to support the local charities that mean most to them, within their region. Once nominations are confirmed, the top six charities chosen by customers and communities in each region will receive €20,000 each. We need your help. Nominate Ranelagh Arts for the community fund: Name of Charity: Ranelagh Arts Charity Regstration Number: 20069414 Suggested text for wh

Ranelagh Arts Film Festival Sunday May 17th 9:50 am The Camp A documentary about Ukrainian refugees living in a camp in Ireland, filmed by a former resident who reveals the daily reality, struggles, and hopes of people waiting to rebuild their lives. This film is very personal for me because I lived in the refugee camp myself after leaving Ukraine because of the war. While living there, I realized that many people outside the camp do not know what life inside these places is

Community Day 12 noon - 4pm ​ Saturday May 16 ​Anthony Cronin Laneway and The Devlin Hotel, 117 - 119 Ranelagh Road Dublin 6 ​​ Free event 12 noon: Storytelling with Anna Banana (60 mins) for 3–8 years ​The Coffee Dock, The Devlin Hotel​ 12 noon - 4pm: Balloon Making, Giant Bubbles, Stilt walkers Face painting Giggles the Clown​ 12:30pm - 3:30pm: Damn Fine Print your own tote bag​ 2pm - 3:30pm: Live Music 3:30pm: Prizes given for the most artistically dressed dog

Ongoing Festival Exhibition Ranelagh Arts, No. 6 Ranelagh Free Friday May 15 1:10pm -1:50pm Lunch time concert Sandyford Church Free Friday May 15 6pm MUSINGS AND MUSIC MUSINGS AND MUSIC Introduction by JIm Lockhart (Horslips)​ 6pm ​Ranelagh Arts, No6 Ranelagh ​ Ranelagh writer, Nollaig Rowan, will read from her new poetry collection, "Lunar Attraction" on Friday 15th May, at 6pm, in Ranelagh Arts Centre as part of the festival.​ Music provided by local harpist Ruth McDonn