Weekend 2: Ranelagh Arts Festival 2026
- Apr 16
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Updated: 1 day ago
Ongoing
Festival Exhibition Open
Ranelagh Arts, No. 6 Ranelagh
Free
Friday May 15
MUSINGS AND MUSIC
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 McDonnell, RIAM.
Introduced by Jim Lockhart (Horslips)
Join us for an hour of poems, airs, wine and chat.
Saturday May 16
Community Day
12 noon - 4pm
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 -4 Balloon Making, Giant Bubbles, stilt walkers and face painting and Giggles the Clown
12:30 - 3:30 Damn Fine Print your own tote bag
2 -3:30 Live Music
3:30pm: Prizes given for the most artistically dressed dog 🐶🎨sponspored by Humphreys Ranelagh
Anthony Cronin Laneway and The Devlin Hotel, 117 - 119 Ranelagh Road Dublin 6
Free event
Reading of Plays
3pm - 5pm
Lios na nOg, 21 Oakley Road, Ranelagh
Free tickets available at the door — limited capacity, so arrive early to secure your spot
Wine tasting
5:30 - 7:00pm
Ranelagh Arts, No 6 Ranelagh
Free
Sunday May 17
Ranelagh Arts Film Festival Day 2
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 really like. I decided to document the everyday reality of people who are waiting for safety, stability, and a new beginning. The film shows not only the difficulties but also the resilience, strength, and humanity of people who were forced to leave their homes. With a very small team, we filmed life inside the camp to give a voice to those who are often unheard.
11:15 Short Film 1
12:15 Short Film 2
13:15 Panel Discussion
13:45 Awards
The Devlin Cinema, The Devlin Hotel, 117 - 119 Ranelagh Road Dublin 6
Free tickets available at the door — limited capacity, so arrive early to secure your spot!
Sally Corcoran presentation of her Ranelagh historical walk
2:30pm
Ranelagh Arts, No 6 Ranelagh
Free
Cycle, Film & Gig with DOGS - Nick Kelly & Sean Miller
5pm meet at Ranelagh Arts, No 6 Ranelagh and cycle to Ashtons.
6pm Viewing of The Song Cycle (2025) is an award-winning Irish documentary following musician-filmmaker Nick Kelly as he cycles from Dublin to Glastonbury to perform, promoting sustainable touring. The film documents his journey, featuring his musical partner Seán Millar and cameraman Céin O'Brien, focusing on environmentalism and endurance.
Q&A session 10 min
8pm ‘Dogs’ - duo of ‘The Fat Lady Sings’ frontman Nick Kelly and Sean Miller - take to the stage and perform songs from the movie live.
Tickets are 10 Euro
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