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RANELAGH ARTS
An Arts and Culture Platform for the villages of Ranelagh, Rathmines and their wider hinterland
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Community Day: Ranelagh Arts Festival 2026
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 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 🐶


Weekend 1: Ranelagh Arts Festival 2026
Friday May 8 5pm Festival and Art Exhibition Opening Ranelagh Arts, No. 6 Ranelagh Free Saturday May 9 11am Comhrá, caifé agus blúirín blasta Ranelagh Arts, No. 6 Ranelagh Free Wellbeing event: Introduction to Mat Pilates 30 minutes followed by Q&A 11am and 12 noon Project Revive, 11A Ranelagh D06 YH10 5 euro subsided rate The Ranelagh Singers with guest Czech choir Akordumpresent a programme of summer songs 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) Sandford Parish Church, Ranelagh. Tic


Weekend 2: Ranelagh Arts Festival 2026
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. Join us for an hour of poems, airs, wine and chat. Saturday May 16 Community Day 12 noon - 4pm Anthony Cronin Laneway


Chair Pilates @ Ranelagh Arts
New 8-week Programme starting 🪑 Tuesdays at 10 AM May 5th – June 26th 🪑 Friday at 11 AM Friday May 8th – June 29th Location: Ranelagh Arts, No 6 Ranelagh (opp the Ranelagh luas station) Cost: 80 Euros Class size is small Email chairranelagharts@gmail.com to book your spot. Discover a gentle, accessible way to build strength, improve mobility, and enhance balance. Chair Pilates uses the support of a chair to make classic Pilates movements approachable for all levels—p


Open Mic
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. 📅 Tuesday, April 21st 🕗 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! 💫


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’


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 Sing


Ranelagh Arts Festival 2026
Friday May 8 5pm Festival and Art Exhibition Opening Ranelagh Arts, No. 6 Ranelagh Free Saturday May 9 11am Comhrá, caifé agus blúirín blasta Ranelagh Arts, No. 6 Ranelagh Free Wellbeing event: Introduction to Mat Pilates 30 minutes followed by Q&A 11am and 12 noon Project Revive, 11A Ranelagh D06 YH10 5 euro subsided rate The Ranelagh Singers with guest Czech choir Akordumpresent a programme of summer songs 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) Sandford Parish Church, Ranelagh. Tic


Bloomsday at Ranelagh Arts 2026
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


Open Call: Ranelagh Arts 21st Festival Exhibition
Open Call: Ranelagh Arts 21st Festival Exhibition This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Ranelagh Arts Festival, a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to supporting and celebrating the arts within our community. We are proud to continue this tradition and invite artists to submit work for consideration in this year’s exhibition. Key Dates: Open Call: Friday 10th April (open for two weeks) Submission Deadline: April 24th Notification of Selection: April 27th A
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