What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

CreativeIrl

Home
Ireland
Dublin
CreativeIrl

Call Directions Website Contact the organisation

Creative Ireland | Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

The Creative Ireland Programme is an invitation to the entire country to get involved in something truly inspirational. Creative Ireland is the Government’s Legacy Programme for Ireland 2016 – a five-year initiative, from 2017 to 2022, which places creativity at the centre of public policy. Creative Ireland will bring an enhanced level of coordination, focus and leadership to existing policies and initiatives across national and local government, State agencies, the arts and culture sector, Gaeltacht and Irish language organisations, and will provide linkages to the private business and NGO sectors. Is ionann an Clár Éire Ildánach is cuireadh don tír ar fad páirt a ghlacadh i rud éigin thar a bheith ionspioráideach.

Éire Ildánach an tionscnamh de chuid an Rialtais a eascraíonn le hoidhreacht ó Éire 2016. Beidh leibhéal feabhsaithe comhordaithe, fócais agus ceannaireachta i gceist le Éire Ildánach i ndáil le polasaithe agus tionscnaimh atá ann cheana ar fud an rialtais náisiúnta agus áitiúil, gníomhaireachtaí Stáit, san earnáil cultúir agus ealaíon, in eagraíochtaí Gaeltachta agus Gaeilge agus cuirfidh an clár naisc ar fáil chuig na hearnálacha gnó príobháidigh agus NGO.

16/10/2026

Rekindling a love for music in Wicklow!

Rekindling Musical Passions, presented by the Wicklow County Creative Ireland Team in partnership with Music Network, is helping older adults rediscover the joy of playing music.

Through free one-to-one and group lessons in violin, harp and flute, participants can build confidence, develop their skills and connect with others through creativity.

Read the full story at https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/news/rekindling-musical-passions/

14/10/2026

Keeping traditional craftsmanship alive in Mayo!

Craobh Eo Windsor Chair Design & Manufacturing brings together local woodturners to explore the art of traditional chair-making using native Irish timber and time-honoured techniques. Combining creativity, heritage and sustainability, the project celebrates Ireland’s woodworking traditions while inspiring the next generation of makers.

Running until the 30th of October 2026 | Craobh Eo Mayo Woodturners, Aghamore, Co. Mayo

Find out more at https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/event/craobh-eo-windsor-chair-design-manufacturing/

13/10/2026

Creativity is taking to the walls!

We’re delighted to see our Cruinniú na nÓg partners The Walls Project bringing their creativity to communities across Ireland as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, the nationwide programme will see young people and families get hands-on with street art and mural-making through workshops led by professional artists.

And there’s a chance for your community to get involved too! An open call is now inviting communities, organisations and local authorities to nominate a wall for a landmark mural celebrating Ireland’s EU Presidency.

Nominate a wall: [email protected]

Huge congratulations to The Walls Project, we’re delighted to see this brilliant partnership continue to grow.

10/10/2026

The Sound & Technology Artist Residencies at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny are supporting three artists to experiment with new sound-based practices throughout 2026.

Sinead Kennedy, Candice Nembhard and Patrick McGlynn are exploring everything from environmental data and live coding to archival audio and interactive sound systems, with access to the time, space and technical resources to develop their work.

Supported through Creative Ireland’s Creative Communities, the programme reflects our commitment to enabling creativity to thrive in communities and supporting opportunities to explore innovative creative practice. The Programme takes place at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny until 28 October 2026.

Learn more at https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/event/sound-technology-artist-residencies/

Tá Cónaitheachtaí na nEalaíontóirí Fuaime agus Teicneolaíochta in Ionad Cultúrtha
Réigiúnach Leitir Ceanainn ag tacú le triúr ealaíontóirí triail a bhaint as cleachtaí bunaithe ar fhuaim i rith 2026.

Tá Sinéad Kennedy, Candice Nembhard agus Patrick McGlynn ag breathnú go mion ar gach rud ó shonraí comhshaoil agus códú beo go fuaim chartlainne agus córais idirghníomhacha fuaime, agus fáil acu ar an am, ar an spás agus ar na hachmhainní teicniúla a theastaíonn uathu lena gcuid saothair a fhorbairt.

Le tacaíocht ó Chlár na bPobal Ildánach de chuid Éire Ildánach. Ar siúl in Ionad Cultúrtha Réigiúnach Leitir Ceanainn go dtí an 28 Deireadh Fómhair 2026.

Tuilleadh eolais ag https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/event/sound-technology-artist-residencies/

09/10/2026

Creativity, collaboration and community are coming together in Cashel.

Junior Le Chéile Cashel gives young people aged 14–16 the chance to explore art, design, performance, media and event production through hands-on weekly sessions. Participants will put their creativity into action by helping shape local Le Chéile Cashel events, developing everything from decorations and performances to activities and youth-led creative spaces.

Supported by Creative Ireland, the programme is part of our commitment to creating more opportunities for young people to realise their creative potential and play an active role in their communities.

Find out more at https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/event/junior-le-cheile-cashel-youth-creative-team-programme-2/

Tá cruthaitheacht, comhoibriú agus pobal ag teacht le chéile sa Chaiseal.

Tugann Le Chéile Sóisearach an Chaisil deis do dhaoine óga idir 14 agus 16 bliana d'aois foghlaim faoin ealaín, dearadh, taibhiú, meáin agus léiriú imeachtaí trí cheardlanna praiticiúla seachtainiúla. Lena gcuid cruthaitheachta a chur i ngníomh, glacfaidh rannpháirtithe páirt in imeachtaí áitiúla de chuid Le Chéile an Chaisil a mhúnlú agus forbróidh gach rud ó mhaisiúcháin agus taispeántais go gníomhaíochtaí agus spásanna ildánacha faoi stiúir daoine óga.

Le tacaíocht ó Éire Ildánach, tá an clár ina chuid dár dtiomantas chun tuilleadh deiseanna a chruthú do dhaoine óga d'fhonn cumasú dóibh barr a gcumais chruthaithigh a bhaint amach agus ról gníomhach a imirt ina bpobail.

Tuilleadh eolais ag https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/event/junior-le-cheile-cashel-youth-creative-team-programme-2/

08/10/2026

Let’s Get Social dlr: Creative Health Network

Are you an artist, creative or healthcare professional interested in the role creativity can play in health and wellbeing? Join Let’s Get Social dlr, a new series of free workshops bringing people together to share ideas, make connections and explore creative practice in healthcare contexts.

Facilitated by visual artist Caroline Schofield, the sessions offer a welcoming space to connect, exchange experiences and discover different approaches to creative health. The workshops are Free to attend.

Supported through Creative Irelands Health and Wellbeing programme.�

Find out more and book at tickettailor.com/events/dlrlibraries

Let’s Get Social dlr: Líonra na Sláinte Ildánaí

An ealaíontóir, gairmí ildánach nó gairmí cúraim sláinte thú? Más ea, an bhfuil spéis agat sa ról a imríonn an chruthaitheacht i gcúrsaí sláinte agus folláine?
Glac páirt in Let& #39;s Get Social dlr, sraith ceardlanna saor in aisce a thugann daoine le chéile chun smaointe a roinnt, bualadh le daoine agus cleachtas cruthaitheach a iniúchadh i gcomhthéacsanna cúraim sláinte.

Is spás fáilteach iad na seisiúin chun bualadh le daoine, eispéiris a roinnt agus foghlaim faoi chineálacha difriúla cur chuige i leith na sláinte ildánaí. Is í an t-amharcealaíontóir Caroline Schofield a bhíonn ina mbun. Bíonn saorchead isteach chuig na ceardlanna.

Le tacaíocht ón gClár um Shláinte agus Folláine de chuid Éire Ildánach.

Is féidir tuilleadh eolais a fháil agus áit a chur in áirithe ag tickettailor.com/events/dlrlibraries

07/10/2026

Celebrating creativity, community and our connection to the land.

Join Farm Walks, Creative Communities on a Shared Island at The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon, for a day of conversation, film and reflection exploring farming, biodiversity, heritage and rural life.

Supported through the Creative Ireland Shared Island Programme, Farm Walks brings farmers and artists from Leitrim and Fermanagh together to build connections and explore our shared landscape through creativity.

Taking place at The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon, Saturday, 10 October | 11am–4pm� Free, booking required

For more information visit https://thedock.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873691300

05/10/2026

Creativity, conversation and connection in Galway!

Design Mingle: Creative Connections brings together creatives, professionals, students and the public for a six-part series of inspiring talks and networking at CREW in Galway.

Each session features a guest speaker exploring the intersection of creativity with themes including cultural rights, health, community and climate action, followed by informal networking and opportunities to connect, share ideas and spark new collaborations.

Taking place at CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway, Monthly until 26 October 2026. Ages 18+.
Find out more at https://crewdigital.ie/project/design-mingle-creative-connections/

These sessions are proudly funded by Galway City Council through the Creative Ireland Creative Communities Fund.

Cruthaitheacht, comhrá agus ceangal i nGaillimh!

Cruinníonn Design Mingle: Ceangail Chruthaitheacha daoine cruthaitheacha, lucht gairme, mic léinn agus an pobal i gcoitinne le chéile do shraith sé chuid de chainteanna spreagúla agus deiseanna líonraithe ag Ionad CREW i nGaillimh.

Beidh aoichainteoir i láthair ag gach seisiún chun plé a dhéanamh ar an nasc idir an chruthaitheacht agus cearta cultúrtha, sláinte, pobal agus gníomhú ar son na haeráide. Ina dhiaidh sin, beidh deis ann líonrú neamhfhoirmiúil a dhéanamh, teacht le chéile, smaointe a roinnt agus tús a chur le comhpháirtíochtaí nua.

Ar siúl in Ionad CREW, Bóthar Pháirc an Tobair, Gaillimh, uair sa mhí go dtí an 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2026. Do dhaoine 18 mbliana d& #39;aois agus os a chionn.
Tuilleadh eolais ag https://crewdigital.ie/project/design-mingle-creative-connections/

Tá na seisiúin seo maoinithe ag Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe trí Chiste na bPobal Cruthaitheach de chuid Éire Ildánach.

04/10/2026

Ready to bring your stories to life?

Join storyteller Madge O’Callaghan for a six-week creative writing programme at Sean Lemass Library in Shannon. Through writing exercises, discussion and creative prompts, participants will explore character, setting, dialogue, structure and voice.

Perfect for beginners and more experienced writers alike, with plenty of opportunities to write, experiment and share ideas in a supportive setting.
The programme takes place at Sean Lemass Library, Shannon from the 7th of September – 12th October 2026, Mondays, 2–4pm, Ages 18+.

To book, contact [email protected] more info can be found at https://clarelibraries.ie/events/

Réidh le beocht a chur i do chuid scéalta?

Bí i dteannta an scéalaí Madge O’Callaghan le haghaidh clár scríbhneoireachta cruthaithí sé seachtaine i Leabharlann Sheáin Lemass i Sionainn. Trí chleachtaí scríbhneoireachta, plé agus spreagthaí cruthaitheacha, beidh na rannpháirtithe ag plé le carachtair, suíomh, comhrá, struchtúr agus guth.

Feilfidh sé do thosaitheoirí agus do scríbhneoirí a bhfuil taithí acu araon, agus beidh neart deiseanna ann le scríobh, le triail a bhaint as rudaí nua agus le smaointe a roinnt i dtimpeallacht thacúil. Beidh an clár ar siúl i Leabharlann Sheáin Lemass, Sionainn, ón 7 Meán Fómhair go dtí an 12 Deireadh Fómhair 2026, gach Luan ó 2 go 4 i.n., do dhaoine atá 18 mbliana d’aois agus os a chionn.

Chun áit a chur in áirithe, déan teagmháil le [email protected]. Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ag https://clarelibraries.ie/events/

03/10/2026

Creativity meets climate action in Ballyhoura.

Cappamore, Castleconnell, Charleville, Croom, Kilmallock and Mitchelstown will become Creative Climate Community Hubs through SENSE the Change Ballyhoura, one of 11 projects supported nationally through Creative Ireland’s Creative Climate Action Fund III.

Over three years, communities will use creativity and the five senses to explore climate change, connect with their local environment and inspire practical, locally led action.

Paid opportunities are also open for artists and creatives, local food producers, growers, home bakers, photographers and videographers.
More information on the project and open calls can be found at https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/listing/category/sense-the-change-ballyhoura

Address

Leeson Lane, Dublin 2
Dublin
D02R5Y3

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+353858797880

Website

https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when CreativeIrl posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organisation

Send a message to CreativeIrl:

Want your organisation to be the top-listed government service in Dublin?