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A <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Dublin</strong><strong>Contents</strong>Foreword/Réamhrá 2Introduction to the <strong>Arts</strong> Focus Group 3Crafts / Textiles 4Film / Video / Photo / New Media 8Dance / Movement 10Painting / Drawing 14Theatre / Drama / Puppetry 22Circus / Street Entertainment 32Music / Voice / Choir / Band 33Visual <strong>Arts</strong> / Sculpture 42Literary / Writing / Storytelling 45Miscellaneous 541
FOREWORDWelcome to the first edition of the <strong>Dublin</strong> City <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Directory</strong>. It provides an essential guide tocultural and arts groups in an ever-changing <strong>Dublin</strong>. The directory offers a clear and userfr<strong>ie</strong>ndlyset of signposts to a rich and vibrant artistic tapestry in our city.There are ten sections, all of which are colour-coded <strong>for</strong> easy use. Each group/event hasbeen categorised under the section most relevant to its main pursuit. This will enable bothcitizen and visitor to locate a var<strong>ie</strong>ty of activit<strong>ie</strong>s and organisations in the capital.While we have made every ef<strong>for</strong>t to include as many groups as possible in this directory, wehope that those not listed will appear in the next edition.This project is an initiative of the <strong>Arts</strong> Focus Group, <strong>Dublin</strong> City <strong>Community</strong> Forum. The <strong>Arts</strong>Focus Group – James Conway, Marianne Gibney, Mary Guickian, Desmond O‟Malley, MaryPears and Úna Uí Lachtnáin.RÉAMHRÁFáilte chuig an chéad eagrán de Eolaire Ealaíon Chathair Átha Cliath 2006. Soláthraíonn antEolaire treoir riachtanach do ghrúpaí ealaíon agus cultúrtha i gcathair shíorathraitheachBhaile Átha Cliath. Cuireann an tEolaire comharthaí eolais ar fáil, atá soiléir agus cúntach,agus a léiríonn an taipéis iontach saibhir ealaíonta atá againn inár gcathair.Tá deich rannóg san eolaire seo, iad uile dathchódaithe ar mhaithe le héascaíocht úsáide. Táchuile ghrúpa/imeacht rangaithe faoin rannóg is oiriúnaí dá phríomhghnó. Cuirfidh sé seo archumas gach duine, idir shaoránach agus chuairteoir, teacht ar an éagsúlacht imeachtaí aguseagras san ardchathair.Tá súil againn go mbeidh na grúpaí nach bhfuil san eagrán seo, d‟ainneoin ár ndícheall,páirteach san chéad eagrán eile.Tionscnamh an tEolaire seo de chuid Ghrúpa Fócus Ealaíon, Fóram Pobail Chathair ÁthaCliath.Thar ceann bhaill Ghrúpa Fócas Ealaíon - James Conway, Marianne Gibney, Mary Guickian,Desmond O‟Malley, Mary Pears agus Úna Uí Lachtnáin.AcknowledgementsWe would like to acknowledge the support and help of Diane Dixon (<strong>Dublin</strong> City Council);Lee Page and Luke Kenny (D.I.T.); Criostoir O‟Loingsigh and Carol Finlay of the <strong>Dublin</strong>City <strong>Community</strong> Forum; Carol Ingoldsby (Researcher); and the many groups andorganisations <strong>for</strong> their assistance in the publication of this directory.2
THE ARTS FOCUS GROUPThe <strong>Arts</strong> Focus Group, a member of the <strong>Dublin</strong> City<strong>Community</strong> Forum, was founded in 2002 and has amembership of over 60 groups.Membership of the <strong>Arts</strong> Focus Group includes a widevar<strong>ie</strong>ty of individuals, groups and organisations involved inarts and culture throughout the city.The <strong>Arts</strong> Focus Group encourages all participants to sharetheir knowledge, allowing <strong>for</strong> diverse cultural exper<strong>ie</strong>nceand facilitating a range of methodolog<strong>ie</strong>s.The main aims of the <strong>Arts</strong> Focus Group are:1. To provide a <strong>for</strong>um <strong>for</strong> arts and creative activity in <strong>Dublin</strong>.2. To share in<strong>for</strong>mation and increase awareness of the arts and cultural activitythroughout <strong>Dublin</strong>.3. To <strong>for</strong>mulate and develop policy.If you, or your organisation are interested in becoming more involved with either the <strong>Dublin</strong><strong>Community</strong> Forum or the <strong>Arts</strong> Focus Group you can get more in<strong>for</strong>mation by contacting:<strong>Dublin</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Forum<strong>Arts</strong> Focus GroupDirector of <strong>Community</strong> and EnterpriseBlock 4Floor 1Civic Offices<strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-2223259Fax: 01-2222162Email: community.<strong>for</strong>um@dublincity.<strong>ie</strong>3
CRAFTS / TEXTILESGroup Name: GAP BallymunContact Name: Sharon LawlorAddress: 27 Shangan Road, Ballymun, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8625846Fax: 01-8620989Email:sharon@globalactionplan.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.globalactionplan.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Shangan Recycling Centre, Under Flat 1, Shangan Road, BallymunMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Crafts/textiles, painting/drawingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts, youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Ballymun“WE ARE”:An environmental and educational group that creates art from wastesuch as paper, bottles, cans etc and teaches young people theimportance of recycling and reusing.Group Name: Phoenix Art StudiosContact Name: Antonella ScanuAddress: 7-11 St Augustine Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 087-2753944Email:phoenixartstudios@yahoo.comMeeting Venue: La Catedral (contact number above)Meetings:Has daily use of spaceGroup Type: Venue/arts centreRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Libert<strong>ie</strong>s“WE ARE”:Studios <strong>for</strong> mixed media artists and a per<strong>for</strong>ming arts venue facility.Group Name: The Basin ClubContact Name: Cillian Russell (Manager)Address: 39 Blessington Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 01-8601610Fax: 01-8601548Email:thebasinclub@eircom.netMeeting Venue: Same as aboveOpen:Daily (art takes place weekly)Main Activity: Crafts/textiles, painting/drawingGroup Type: Resource organisationRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Phibsborough“WE ARE”:A facilitated group <strong>for</strong> people living with mental illness, where freeexpression is used as a rehabilitative tool.Group Name: Ringsend Action Project Crafts GroupContact Name: Aileen ForanAddress: Regal House, 28 Fitzwilliam Street, Ringsend, <strong>Dublin</strong> 4Phone: 01-6607558Email:rapon<strong>for</strong>an@eircom.netMeeting Venue: Contact number aboveMeetings:Weekly - usually Wednesday morningMain Activity: Crafts/textilesGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts4
Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:Currently recruiting membersRingsendA local community crafts and textiles group <strong>for</strong> people of all ages.Group Name: Lourdes Youth and <strong>Community</strong> Services School Craft GroupContact Name: Colette SpearsAddress: Lourdes Day Care Centre, Sean McDermott Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8363416Fax: 01-8556445Email:lycs@eircom.netMeeting Venue: Crafts Centre, Rutland Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1 (behind Rutland StreetPrimary School)Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Crafts/textilesGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> trainingRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:North east inner city“WE ARE”:A women‟s sewing and knitting group where women meet, creatingpersonal and group creations through wool and textiles.Group Name: Ballymun <strong>Arts</strong> and CraftsContact Name: Will<strong>ie</strong> AbbottAddress: 71 Coultry Avenue, Santry Avenue, <strong>Dublin</strong> 9Phone: 086-1643572Meeting Venue: Axis Centre, BallymunMeetings:MonthlyMain Activity: Crafts/textiles, literary/writing/storytelling, painting/drawingOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: Wire-craft sculptureGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Ballymun“WE ARE”:A group with varying interests. We mostly create our crafts at home.This includes wire-craft painting, textiles and sculpture.Group Name: Finglas Youth Resource CentreContact Name: Joanne AngusAddress: Mellowes Road, Finglas, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8642595Fax: 01-8642604Email:info@fyrc.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Crafts/textiles, painting/drawingGroup Type: Youth artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Finglas“WE ARE”:An open creative art workshop themed on young people‟s own ideas.Our programme is part of the service delivery of the youth centre.Group Name: Warhammer ClubContact Name: Helen O‟DonnellAddress: Finglas Library, Shopping Centre, Jamestown Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 115
Phone: 01-8344906Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Twice weekly - Monday and Wednesday 6.30pmMain Activity: Crafts/textiles, painting/drawingGroup Type: Youth artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Finglas“WE ARE”:Young adults engaging in activit<strong>ie</strong>s using small sold<strong>ie</strong>r like figurines.Group Name: Donnycarney Lad<strong>ie</strong>s Resource <strong>Arts</strong> and Crafts GroupContact Name: AngelaAddress:Donnycarney <strong>Community</strong> and Youth Centre, Collins Avenue East,Donnycarney, <strong>Dublin</strong> 5Phone: 087-6648759 or 01-8329676Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly - Wednesday 10.30am - 1pmMain Activity: Crafts/textilesGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Donnycarney“WE ARE”:A group open to women who are interested in socialising andexploring a var<strong>ie</strong>ty of arts and crafts.Group Name: Henr<strong>ie</strong>tta Adult and <strong>Community</strong> Education Hand-KnittingContact Name: Valer<strong>ie</strong> BoweAddress:8-9 Henr<strong>ie</strong>tta Street, <strong>Dublin</strong>1Phone: 01-8874129 or 01-8874114Fax: 01-8723486Email:vbowe@stvincentstrust.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.stvincentstrust.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: St Vincent‟s Trust, 8-9 Henr<strong>ie</strong>tta StreetMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Hand-knittingOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: Personal developmentGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts, venue/arts centreRecruiting:Courses usually begin every September. Contact above <strong>for</strong> brochureor enrolment in<strong>for</strong>mation.Locality: <strong>Dublin</strong> 1“WE ARE”:A centre <strong>for</strong> adult education, personal development and arts anddrama. Hand-knitting takes place weekly, usually on Tuesdays. Ifyou like hand-knitting and a bit of company at the same time, this isthe course <strong>for</strong> you. Or, you might want to learn how to knit orcrochet, if so do come along. No fee appl<strong>ie</strong>s.Group Name: Charleville Mall Library Children‟s <strong>Arts</strong> and CraftsContact Name: TerryAddress: Charleville Mall Library, Charleville Mall, North Strand, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone:087-2940959 (Marianne)Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly - Monday afternoonsMain Activity: Crafts/textiles, painting/drawingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality: Summerhill, <strong>Dublin</strong> 16
“WE ARE”:A children‟s group aged between 5 and 11 years who engage in artsand crafts.Group Name: Rathmines Library <strong>Arts</strong> and CraftsContact Name: Eve ParnellAddress: Rathmines Library, Rathmines, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Crafts/textiles, architecture/design, painting/drawing, visualarts/sculptureGroup Type: Youth artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Rathmines, Rathgar and Ranelagh“WE ARE”:An arts and crafts group <strong>for</strong> young people.Group Name: DTwelve <strong>Arts</strong> and Crafts GroupContact Name: Georgina LoganAddress: 72 Poddle Close, Crumlin, <strong>Dublin</strong> 12Phone: 01-4926561Meeting Venue: Loreto Centre, Crumlin Road, Crumlin, <strong>Dublin</strong> 12Meetings:Weekly - Wednesday 10am - 12pmMain Activity: Crafts/textilesGroup Type: Voluntary/amateur groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting members“WE ARE”:A group providing an in<strong>for</strong>mal fr<strong>ie</strong>ndly space <strong>for</strong> local women in<strong>Dublin</strong> 12. We encourage the development of interpersonal andcreative skills through an arts and crafts programme that includesplate painting, jewellery, patchwork quilt and seasonal flowerarranging.7
FILM / VIDEO / PHOTO / NEW MEDIAGroup Name: FilmbaseContact Name: Seamus DugganAddress: Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6796716Fax: 01-6796717Email:info@filmbase.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.filmbase.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveOpen:Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.30pmMain Activity: Film/video/photo/new mediaGroup TypeResource organisationRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Temple Bar“WE ARE”:A resource centre <strong>for</strong> filmmakers providing awards, equipment,training and in<strong>for</strong>mation. We also have space <strong>for</strong> hire <strong>for</strong> meetings,exhibitions, screenings etc.Group Name: Ballymun CommunicationsContact Name: Oliver McGlincheyAddress: The "Axis" Centre, Main Street, Ballymun, <strong>Dublin</strong> 9Phone: 01-8832117 or 01-8832121Fax: 01-8832119Email:oll<strong>ie</strong>.mcglinchey@axis-ballymun.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:MonthlyMain Activity: Film/video/photo/new mediaGroup Type<strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Ballymun“WE ARE”:A group that uses video and photography to promote our community.We run a <strong>Community</strong> Employment Project and we also providetraining.Group Name: Temple Bar Propert<strong>ie</strong>sContact Name: Roisin McCarthyAddress: 12 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6772255Fax: 01-6772525Email:rmccarthy@templebar.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.templebar.<strong>ie</strong>Events Venue: Meeting House SquareMain Activity: Film/video/photo/new mediaGroup TypeVenue/arts centreLocality:Temple Bar“WE ARE”:An organisation that organises outdoor events in the city spanningfilm, music, theatre, family entertainment and markets. Visit theTemple Bar In<strong>for</strong>mation Centre at 12 Essex Street <strong>for</strong> morein<strong>for</strong>mation or www.templebar.<strong>ie</strong>.Group Name: Irish Wheelchair Association Youth <strong>Arts</strong> GroupContact Name: Stephen MoynihanAddress: Blackheath Drive, Clontarf, <strong>Dublin</strong> 3Phone: 01-81864308
Fax: 01-8333873Email:stephen.moynihan@iwa.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.iwa.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Clontarf R.O.C, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf, <strong>Dublin</strong> 3MeetingsTwice monthlyMain Activity: Film/video/photo/new mediaGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:North <strong>Dublin</strong>“WE ARE”:A group of young people from north <strong>Dublin</strong> who take part in monthlyactivit<strong>ie</strong>s that help us to develop our social skills by a "learning bydoing" approach.Group Name: Access CinemaContact Name: Maretta DillonAddress: Studio Building, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6794420Fax: 01-6794166Email:info@accesscinema.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.accesscinema.<strong>ie</strong>Main Activity: Film/video/photo/new mediaGroup Type: Resource organisationRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Nationwide“WE ARE”:A resource organisation <strong>for</strong> regional cultural cinema exhibition. Wework to promote “art-house” cinema regionally.Group Name: Irish Film Institute LibraryContact Name: Orna RocheAddress: 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6795744Fax: 01-6778755Email:info@irishfilm.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.irishfilm.<strong>ie</strong>Main Activity: Film/video/photo/new mediaOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: Library and archiveLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> city“WE ARE”:A library that offers access to a wide range of film related books andjournals, with a particular focus on Irish film. The library is open tothe general public.9
DANCE / MOVEMENTGroup Name: Cumann Rince Damhsa Irish DancingContact Name: Margaret HalpinAddress: 109 Cremona Road, Ballyfermot, <strong>Dublin</strong> 10Phone: 01-6231730Meeting Venue: Cherry Orchard <strong>Community</strong> Centre, Cherry Orchard Grove,<strong>Dublin</strong> 10Meetings:Three times a week - Monday, Thursday and FridayMain Activity: Dance/movementGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Ballyfermot“WE ARE”:A dance class <strong>for</strong> children aged 4 and over, catering <strong>for</strong> beginnersand open dancers. We provide a nice hobby and help buildconfidence in children. We hold occasional fund-raisers <strong>for</strong> tripsaway.Group Name: Draiocht Drama GroupContact Name: Stasia ClerkinAddress: 67 Kinvara Road, Navan Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 01-8382562Meeting Venue: Contact aboveMain Activity: Dance - ceili and set dancing, dramaGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Navan Road“WE ARE”: A ceili and set dancing class taking place each week. We do one “3act” play each year <strong>for</strong> different charit<strong>ie</strong>s.Group Name: The <strong>Dublin</strong> School of Classical & Contemporary DanceContact Name: Anne Campbell-Craw<strong>for</strong>dAddress: 13 Stamer Street, Portobello, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-4755451Email:annecc@inybco.comMeeting Venue: Same as aboveOpen:DailyMain Activity: Dance/movementGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Rathmines/Portobello“WE ARE”:A group providing education in ballet and modern theatre dance <strong>for</strong>children from 4 years of age up to professional standard.Group Name: Irish National Youth BalletContact Name: Anne Campbell-Craw<strong>for</strong>dAddress: 13 Stamer Street, Portobello, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-4755451Email:annecc@inybco.comWeb:www.inybco.comMeeting Venue: Myra <strong>Community</strong> Centre, Francis Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Dance/movementGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> training group, youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting members10
Locality:“WE ARE”:<strong>Dublin</strong> and countrywideProviding young dancers with pre-professional and educationaltraining in ballet <strong>for</strong> the stage.Group Name: Irish Modern Dance TheatreContact Name: John ScottAddress: SFX City Theatre, 23 Upper Sherrard Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8749616Fax: 01-8787784Email:imdt@iol.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.irishmoderndancetheatre.comMeeting Venue: Various venuesMeetings:Contact above <strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mationMain Activity: Dance/movementGroup Type: Professional artsRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> city“WE ARE”:A company whose policy is to create and commission new works andexpand the exper<strong>ie</strong>nce of dance theatre <strong>for</strong> aud<strong>ie</strong>nces andper<strong>for</strong>mers. IMDT have per<strong>for</strong>med in every possible locationthroughout Ireland and abroad.Group Name: Coisceim Dance TheatreContact Name: Jenny TraynorAddress: 14 Sackville Place, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8780558Fax: 01-8780813Email:info@coisceim.comWeb:www.coisceim.comMeeting Venue: Coisceim Studio (contact above)Open:DailyMain Activity: Dance/movementGroup Type: Professional artsRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality: <strong>Dublin</strong> 1 and 2“WE ARE”:Coisceim creates and presents professional dance works to nationaland international aud<strong>ie</strong>nces.Group Name: Association of Professional Dancers in IrelandContact Name: Ann Mar<strong>ie</strong> PetersAddress: Space 28, North Lotts, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8730288Fax: 01-8734573Email:prodance@iol.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.prodanceireland.comMeeting Venue: Contact above numberMain Activity: Dance/movementGroup Type: Professional arts, resource organisationRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Based in <strong>Dublin</strong> but serves entire country“WE ARE”:The country's primary resource organisation <strong>for</strong> the professionaldance community, serving professional, contemporary and classicaldancers and choreographers and also teachers and students ofcontemporary and classical dance.11
Group Name: Ballyfermot SuperjettesContact Name: Karen McGeoughAddress: 10b Stella Gardens, Irishtown, <strong>Dublin</strong> 4Phone: 01-6600401Fax: 01-6195194Email:karen.mcgeough2@mail.dcu.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Ballyfermot Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Library and Cherry Orchard<strong>Community</strong> Centre (contact number above)Meetings:Three times weeklyMain Activity: Dance/movementGroup Type: Voluntary/amateur, youth arts groupRecruiting:Always recruiting new members!Locality:Ballyfermot“WE ARE”:A group that teaches children and young adults baton twirling anddance. Our group takes part in competitions and seminarsthroughout the year.Group Name: Chinese Irish Cultural AcademyContact Name: Summy Wong and Kitty LeeAddress: 179 Parnell Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 087-2580839Fax: 01-2827295Email:info@cicaireland.comWeb:www.cicaireland.comMeeting Venue: Contact number aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Dance/movementGroup Type: Ethnic heritageRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality: <strong>Dublin</strong> 7“WE ARE”:A group which meets to practice Chinese cultural per<strong>for</strong>mance,Chinese traditional dance classes, Chinese music and Chinesemartial arts.Group Name: Rathmines Dance ClubContact Name: John DonnellanAddress: 12 St Brigid's Park, Cornelscourt, <strong>Dublin</strong> 18Phone: 01-2893797Meeting Venue: Rathmines Parish Hall, Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Meetings:Four nights weeklyMain Activity: Dance/movementOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: Theatre outingsGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Rathmines and Rathgar“WE ARE”:A non-profit organisation aiming to increase awareness of socialdance, helping people to take part in as many dance activit<strong>ie</strong>s aspossible including dance <strong>for</strong>ms from gavottes to salsa <strong>for</strong> all agegroups.Group Name: Sequence Dance ClubContact Name: Gerry and Brigid MurrayAddress: 20 Mellows Avenue, Finglas, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-836200412
Meeting Venue: Whitehall Parish Centre, Thatch Road, Whitehall, <strong>Dublin</strong> 9Meetings:Weekly - Tuesday 2.30pm - 4.30pmMain Activity: Dance/movementGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> trainingRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Whitehall“WE ARE”:A sequence dance group that meets weekly to learn varioussequence dance routines.13
PAINTING / DRAWINGGroup Name: DCC Children‟s Art ClassesContact Name: Terry WoganAddress: Charleville Mall Library, Charleville Mall, North Strand, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8749619Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly - Monday 3pm - 4pmMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:North east inner city“WE ARE”:An arts class <strong>for</strong> children aged 8-11 yrs. We also do crafts/collageand other arts activit<strong>ie</strong>s.Group Name: Halston Street Art ClassesContact Name: Carmel WoodsAddress: Halston Street Parish Centre, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8724093Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts group <strong>for</strong> adultsRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:North inner city“WE ARE”:An adult arts/painting and crafts group. Both are weekly. Sometimeshave exhibitions <strong>for</strong> displaying group‟s work. Usually twenty in agroup.Group Name: Charleville Mall Library Art GroupContact Name: Maureen MaguireAddress: Charleville Mall Library, Charleville Mall, North Strand, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8363305Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly - Monday 10am - 12.30pmMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruitingContact number aboveLocality:North east inner city“WE ARE”:A group which is now seven years old. Members can paint what theylike (mainly oil painting). We often organise trips away, haveexhibitions in the library and attend the annual Stephen‟s Greenexhibition.Group Name: KLEAR Adult Education CentreContact Name: Tara HeffernanAddress: Swans Nest Road, Kilbarrack, <strong>Dublin</strong> 5Phone: 01-8671845Fax: 01-8678778Email:klearoffice@eircom.netWeb:www.kleared.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts group14
Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:Contact number aboveKilbarrackAn adult education centre offering a broad range of adult educationcourses. Four art classes are run once a week, <strong>for</strong> ten-week periods.A creative arts class is run <strong>for</strong> our literacy students. Art <strong>for</strong> Everyone,Art Beginners and Art Advanced are open to any adult interested inlearning art and developing their talents.Group Name: Doras Buí/Parents Alone Resource CentreContact Name: Sarah Jane LeonardAddress: Bunratty Drive, Coolock, <strong>Dublin</strong> 17Phone: 01-8484811Fax: 01-8481116Email:info@dorasbui.orgWeb:www.dorasbui.orgMeeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Contact aboveMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Coolock“WE ARE”:A group which engages in different art activit<strong>ie</strong>s including art, craftsand stained glass.Group Name: Artane ARAContact Name: Paddy SmythAddress: 10 Gracef<strong>ie</strong>ld Avenue, Artane, <strong>Dublin</strong> 5Phone: 01-8312289Email:wolf<strong>ie</strong>7@eircom.netMeeting Venue: St Paul‟s Youth Club, Gracef<strong>ie</strong>ld Road, Artane, <strong>Dublin</strong> 5Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: Older people‟s artsRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Coolock/Artane“WE ARE”:An active retirement association receiving lessons from a VECinstructor on drawing, oil painting and watercolours.Group Name: St Bernadette‟s ARAContact Name: Phyllis DalyAddress: 54 Kildare Road, Crumlin, <strong>Dublin</strong> 12Phone: 01-4530382Meeting Venue: St Bernadette‟s Parish Hall, Clogher Road (rear of St Bernadette‟sChurch)Meetings:Four days a weekMain Activity: Painting/drawingOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: Bowls, dancingGroup Type: Older people‟s artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Crumlin“WE ARE”:An active retirement association which meets regularly <strong>for</strong> art, sportand fun. We also have an art class at 146 Sundrive Road.15
Group Type:Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:Voluntary/amateurCurrently recruiting membersGlasnevinA group that draws and paints in oil and watercolours. We also doglass painting and silk painting.Group Name: Grange Woodbine Art GroupContact Name: Cathy HarkinAddress: 15 Grange Park Road, Raheny, <strong>Dublin</strong> 5Phone: 01-8481370Meeting Venue: Grange Woodbine <strong>Community</strong> Centre, Raheny Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 5Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> trainingRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Raheny“WE ARE”: The Grange Woodbine Art Group. We are in operation <strong>for</strong> about 15years. We meet on Wednesday nights in the centre in a class ofapprox 12-15 patrons. We are taught drawing and painting in bothoils and acrylics, by a popular teacher.Group Name: “Art Attack” - Finglas Youth Resource CentreContact:Olive RingAddress: Mellowes Road, Finglas, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8642595Fax: 01-8642604Email:info@fyrc.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: Youth artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Finglas“WE ARE”:An art group which is part of our structured activit<strong>ie</strong>s <strong>for</strong> youngpeople at risk, aged 10-21 in Finglas.Group Name: Lourdes Youth and <strong>Community</strong> Services School Art GroupContact Name: Colette SpearsAddress: c/o Lourdes Day Care Centre, Sean McDermott Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8363416Fax: 01-8556445Email:lycs@eircom.netMeeting Venue: School on Stilts, Rutland Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1 (behind Rutland StreetPrimary School)Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> trainingRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:North east inner city“WE ARE”:A mixed group of people developing artistic talent in drawing andpainting.17
Group Name: Prospect <strong>Arts</strong> GroupContact Name: May NicholAddress: 235 Clontarf Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 3Phone: 01-8333455Meeting Venue: St Gabr<strong>ie</strong>l‟s <strong>Community</strong> Centre, St Gabr<strong>ie</strong>l‟s Road, Clontarf, <strong>Dublin</strong> 3Meetings:Every Monday from October to June - breaks during summerMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Waiting list appl<strong>ie</strong>s - contact number aboveLocality:Clontarf“WE ARE”:A group that meets to paint. We have an annual exhibition and aworkshop <strong>for</strong> intermediates. We share ideas and engage inconstructive criticism!!Group Name: Golden Years Art ClubContact Name: Sean GrehanAddress: “Done Roaming”, 29 Stan<strong>for</strong>d Green, Walkinstown, <strong>Dublin</strong> 12Phone: 01-4503143Meeting Venue: The Moeran Hall, WSAF, Somerville Drive, Walkinstown, <strong>Dublin</strong> 12Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: Older people‟s artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Walkinstown“WE ARE”:A group that was <strong>for</strong>med <strong>for</strong> a number of people in the Golden YearsClub who had expressed an interest in art.Group Name: Blue Leaf GalleryContact Name: Ciara or CathyAddress: 10 Marino Mart, Fairv<strong>ie</strong>w, <strong>Dublin</strong> 3Phone: 01-8333456Fax: 01-8331224Email:info@blueleafgallery.comWeb:www.blueleafgallery.comMain Activity: Painting/drawing, visual artsGroup Type: Venue/arts centreRecruiting:Not recruiting membersLocality:Fairv<strong>ie</strong>w/Marino“WE ARE”:A commercial art gallery aiming to showcase emerging andestablished artists through monthly exhibitions.Group Name: Finbarr ArtContact Name: Kathleen AtkinsonAddress: Finbarr Court, Finbarr Road, West Cabra, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 01-8383007Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: Older people‟s artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality: <strong>Dublin</strong> 7“WE ARE”:A group of retired men and women who originally took up art as apastime and have since won many awards <strong>for</strong> our paintings.18
Group Name: Holy Family Parish Centre Art ClassesContact Name: Peter ScullyAddress: 13 Prussia Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly - Thursday 8pm - 9pmMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Contact above addressLocality:Prussia Street and surrounding area“WE ARE”:A group of 6-12 year olds who engage in arts activit<strong>ie</strong>s includingpainting, colouring and drawing.Group Name: DCC Children‟s Art ClassesContact Name: Helen O‟DonnellAddress: Finglas Library, Shopping Centre, Jamestown Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8344906Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly - Saturday 10.30am (during term time)Main Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Finglas“WE ARE”:A group of children aged 6 and over who engage in arts, crafts,painting and drawing.Group Name: ICCI Youth GroupContact Name: Mostanfiz GaniAddress: 19 Roebuck Road, Clonskeagh, <strong>Dublin</strong> 14Phone: 01-2080006Fax: 01-2603708Email:mustafidh@yahoo.co.ukWeb:www.islamireland.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Islamic Cultural CentreMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Painting/drawing, theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Clonskeagh“WE ARE”:A local Muslim youth organisation and we use art as a means ofbonding with each other as well as developing presentations <strong>for</strong> thecommunity.Group Name: Ballygall <strong>Arts</strong> “Studio”Address: Fr Maloney Centre, 10 Pinewood Drive, St Canice‟s Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8420584Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly - Monday 8pmMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Waiting list appl<strong>ie</strong>s - contact aboveLocality: Glasnevin and <strong>Dublin</strong> 11“WE ARE”:An art group <strong>for</strong> over 18s. We started 25 years ago. We take part inan annual exhibition in Cappagh Hospital.19
Locality:“WE ARE”:BallyfermotA very in<strong>for</strong>mal adult art class. We exhibit annually in eitherBallyfermot Civic Centre or Ballyfermot library.Group Name: Merchants Quay Painters‟ GroupContact Name: Imelda HealyAddress:Merchants Quay Ireland, Homeless and Drugs Services,4 Merchants Quay, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-6790044 or 01-6771128Email:imeldamhealy@hotmail.comMeeting Venue: Merchants Quay Franciscan <strong>Community</strong>Main Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Wood Quay“WE ARE”:A group of people who work in the kitchen at Merchants Quay Centrelearning painting techniques. We also exhibit our work.Group Name: Ringsend Library Children‟s Art ClassContact Name: Aisling RyanAddress: 64 Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, <strong>Dublin</strong> 9Phone: 01-8302097Email:aisling.ryan1@ucdconnect.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Ringsend Library, Ringsend, <strong>Dublin</strong> 4Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Painting/drawingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Ringsend“WE ARE”:Our aim is to encourage children aged 5-11 to explore art beyond theschool classroom and to discover what they can do using simplematerials like paper, paint, cloth and anything else we find!21
THEATRE / DRAMA / PUPPETRYGroup Name: The New TheatreContact Name: Anthony Fox/Ronan WilmotAddress: 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6794336Meeting Venue: Same as aboveOpen:All year roundMain Activity: Theatre/dramaGroup Type: Venue/arts centreRecruiting:Not recruiting membersLocality:Temple Bar“WE ARE”:A professional theatre, per<strong>for</strong>ming fully professional drama andavailable <strong>for</strong> hire to outside compan<strong>ie</strong>s.Group Name: Basement ProductionsContact Name: Billy ManganAddress: 205 Dec<strong>ie</strong>s Road, Mark<strong>ie</strong>wicz <strong>Community</strong> Centre, <strong>Dublin</strong> 10Phone: 01-6260118Fax: 01-6260789Email:billy@mark<strong>ie</strong>wiczcentre.comMeeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly - Thursdays at 8pmMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> 10/Ballyfermot“WE ARE”:A group established to both encourage the community to exper<strong>ie</strong>ncedrama and to engage the community in drama activit<strong>ie</strong>s.Group Name: Ballyfermot Theatre WorkshopContact Name: Gerry Royal - CE SupervisorAddress: Ballyfermot Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 10Phone: 01-6207191Fax: 01-6207194Email:bcasep@eircom.netMeeting Venue: Same as aboveMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Ballyfermot“WE ARE”:A group established to develop a centre <strong>for</strong> the per<strong>for</strong>ming arts inBallyfemot with the aim of developing cultural and social awarenessthrough the mediums of visual/textual and physical theatre. Wehighlight the benefit of theatre and drama to the community.Group Name: Tenters Drama GroupContact Name: Margaret ElliotAddress: Donore <strong>Community</strong> Centre, Donore Avenue, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-4541873Meeting Venue: Same as aboveWeeklyEvery Monday 5.45pm – 8.30pmMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts, youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting members22
Locality:“WE ARE”:<strong>Dublin</strong> 8 and surrounding areas in south central <strong>Dublin</strong>A drama/theatre group <strong>for</strong> 4-18 year olds. We produce a var<strong>ie</strong>tyshow, mini tops and pantomime at Christmas and a show inspringtime. We cater <strong>for</strong> children in <strong>Dublin</strong> 8.Group Name: Ga<strong>ie</strong>ty TheatreContact Name: John CostiganAddress: South King Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6795622Fax: 01-6771921Email:info@ga<strong>ie</strong>tytheatre.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.ga<strong>ie</strong>tytheatre.<strong>ie</strong>Main Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Venue/arts centreRecruiting:Not applicableLocality: <strong>Dublin</strong> 2“WE ARE”:A commercial theatre venue.Group Name: Leeson Park PlayersContact Name: Charles RichardsAddress: 5 Richmond Hill, Rathmines, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Phone: 01-4962341Email:crichards@oceanfree.netWeb:www.leesonparkplayers.comMeeting Venue: Wesley House, Leeson Park, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Meetings:Twice weeklyMain Activity: Theatre/dramaGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Leeson Park/Ranelagh“WE ARE”:A drama group established in 1933. We put on two shows a year. Wedo classics, comed<strong>ie</strong>s and we prem<strong>ie</strong>r new work.Group Name: Inchicore Var<strong>ie</strong>ty GroupContact Name: Kay O'KeeffeAddress: 86 Tyrconnell Park, Inchicore, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 086-8627739Meeting Venue: Oblate Fathers, Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity Theatre/dramaGroup Type: Voluntary/amateur arts groupRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Inchicore“WE ARE”:A community group consisting of 30 adults, 60 children agedbetween 5 and 21 years. We are about learning and enjoyment ofsong, dance and drama.Group Name: PEG Drama/Var<strong>ie</strong>ty GroupContact Name: Margaret TyrellAddress: 25 Caledon Road, East Wall, <strong>Dublin</strong> 3Phone: 087-6499450Meeting Venue: Sean O'Casey <strong>Community</strong> Centre, St Mary‟s Road, East Wall,23
Meetings:Main Activity:Group Type:Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:<strong>Dublin</strong> 3Two to three times weeklyTheatre/dramaVoluntary/amateur arts groupCurrently recruiting membersEast WallA drama group <strong>for</strong> young and old, entering festivals and var<strong>ie</strong>tyshows <strong>for</strong> fun.Group Name: Oakwood Drama GroupContact Name: Tony RedmondAddress: 4 Oakwood Road, Finglas, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8343382 or 087-2958571Email:tonyredmond@eircom.netMeeting Venue: St Oliver Plunkett Church Hall, St Helena‟s Road, Finglas South,<strong>Dublin</strong> 11Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Finglas“WE ARE”:In existence <strong>for</strong> 20 years. We stage plays in the Finglas area. Our<strong>for</strong>mer base was Oakwood <strong>Community</strong> Centre which is currentlybeing developed. We hope to return there in the future.Group Name: Storytellers TheatreContact Name: Liam HalliganAddress: 5 Aston Quay, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6711161Fax: 01-6711159Email:storytel@indigo.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.storytellerstheatrecompany.comMeeting Venue: Various theatres/arts centresMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Professional arts groupLocality:Various areas“WE ARE”:Providing drama workshops <strong>for</strong> youth groups, amateur groups,writing groups etc.Group Name: Gate TheatreContact Name: Mar<strong>ie</strong> RooneyAddress: 8 Parnell Square, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01- 8744368Fax: 01- 8745373Email:info@gate-theatre.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.gate-theatre.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMain Activity: Theatre/dramaLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> city centre“WE ARE”:A commercial theatre which successfully showcases Irish writing,acting and general theatrical talent both at home and abroad.24
Group Name: Starstruck Stage SchoolContact Name: Nicola RyanAddress: 12 Lower Pembroke Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6764377 or 01-6764378Fax: 01-6768105Email:starstruck@julian-benson.comWeb:www.stageschool.comMeeting Venue: David Lloyd Riverv<strong>ie</strong>w, Beech Hill Road, Clonskeagh, <strong>Dublin</strong> 4Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Donnybrook/Clonskeagh“WE ARE”:The Starstruck Stage School, established to give young talent theopportunity to learn the art of theatre and dance. Our aim is tointroduce and nurture new up and coming talent to the world ofper<strong>for</strong>ming arts, in lively and enjoyable classes.Group Name: <strong>Dublin</strong> Youth TheatreContact Name: Maria SchweppeAddress: 23 Upper Gardiner Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8743687Fax: 01-8745189Email:dyt@iol.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: Dance, movement voice, multi-media, puppetryGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Occurs once a year in September and involves auditionsLocality:North inner city“WE ARE”:A youth theatre that aims to provide <strong>for</strong> the personal and socialdevelopment of young people and to attain a high artistic quality inthe per<strong>for</strong>mance of plays relevant to young people today.Group Name: Team Educational Theatre CompanyContact Name: Lisa HeaneyAddress: 4 Marlborough Place, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8786108 or 01-8721192Fax: 01-8748989Email:info@teamtheatre.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.teamtheatre.<strong>ie</strong>Main Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Professional arts“WE ARE”:A company producing two programmes per year, one <strong>for</strong> primary andone <strong>for</strong> post primary schools, all of which have an educationalquestion at their heart. We present, <strong>for</strong> the most part, original playsby Irish writers specially developed to focus on the needs andinterests of contemporary Irish students from age 4 to 18.Group Name: Gúna Nua Theatre CompanyContact Name: Paul MeadeAddress: 74 Dame Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-675992125
Fax: 01-6759921Email:info@gunanua.comWeb:www.gunanua.comMeeting Venue: VariousMain Activity: TheatreGroup Type: Professional artsRecruiting:Not recruiting membersLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> area“WE ARE”:A professional theatre company. We devise, write and producecontemporary theatre per<strong>for</strong>mances.Group Name: Second Age Theatre CompanyContact Name: Linda KeatingAddress: 74 Dame Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6798542Email:linda@secondage.comMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Professional arts groupRecruiting:Not recruiting membersLocality: City centre/<strong>Dublin</strong> 2“WE ARE”:A theatre company that exists to promote awareness and love ofclassical theatre <strong>for</strong> all.Group Name: Walkinstown Drama GroupContact Name: Louise O'Br<strong>ie</strong>nAddress: 58 Walkinstown Drive, <strong>Dublin</strong> 12Phone: 01-4500373 or 085-1442843Email:louiseobr<strong>ie</strong>n2002@hotmail.comMeeting Venue: Assumption Secondary School, Kilnamanagh Road, Walkinstown,<strong>Dublin</strong> 12Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts, voluntary/amateurRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Walkinstown“WE ARE”:An amateur theatre group. We range in age from 20-70+ (no age limitappl<strong>ie</strong>s). Our aim is to produce a number of quality presentationseach year.Group Name: Holding Court Theatre GroupContact Name: Michael ByrneAddress: 5 Cairn Court, Dane Road, Poppintree, Ballymun, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8427287Main Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Voluntary/amateur, youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Ballymun“WE ARE”:An old-fashioned drama group. We produce plays/pantomimes everyyear to cover costs.Group Name:Contact Name:Project <strong>Arts</strong> CentreWill<strong>ie</strong> White26
Address: 39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-8819613 or 01-8819614Fax: 01-6792310Email:info@project.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.project.<strong>ie</strong>Main Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Venue/arts centreLocality:“WE ARE”:Temple BarA venue that exists in order to encourage and support emerging andestablished artists with a v<strong>ie</strong>w to creating innovative work andengaging the public in a dynamic encounter with this work.Group Name: BarabbasContact Name: Triona Ni DhuibhirAddress: 7 South Great Georges Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6712013Fax: 01-6704076Email:triona@barabbas.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.barabbas.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Project <strong>Arts</strong> Centre, 39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Open:DailyMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Professional artsLocality:City centre/national/international“WE ARE”:A professional theatre company that produces original and uniquetheatrical productions. “Theatre of clown” permeates all thecompany‟s work.Group Name: Riverside Drama CircleContact Name: Declan CahillAddress: 54 Riverside Grove, Clonshaugh, <strong>Dublin</strong> 17Phone:087-2233475 (Declan)Email:declan.cahill@enterprise-ireland.comMeeting Venue: Contact aboveMeetings:Twice weekly (September - May)Main Activity: Theatre/dramaGroup Type: Voluntary/amateurRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Coolock/Artane“WE ARE”:A group that was founded in 1972. We stage two productions everyyear; one in spring and one in winter. Age group is 16 upwards.Group Name: Act One School of ActingContact Name: Andrea ScottAddress: 93 Abbeyf<strong>ie</strong>ld, Milltown, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Phone: 01-2606501Fax: 01-2606501Email:actone@eircom.netWeb:www.actone.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Rathfarnham War Memorial Hall, Terenure, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting members27
Locality:“WE ARE”:TerenureA school of acting and dramatic art committed to quality training <strong>for</strong>children, youth and adult students in drama, acting and related areas.Group Name: Rialto Var<strong>ie</strong>ty GroupContact Name: Christine CharltonAddress: 90 Herberton Road, Rialto, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-4531597Meeting Venue: St Andrew‟s <strong>Community</strong> Centre, Rialto, 468 South Circular Road,Rialto, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Theatre/drama, dance/movement, music/voice/choirGroup Type: Drama group/var<strong>ie</strong>tyRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Rialto“WE ARE”:A group which has been in existence <strong>for</strong> over 30 years. The groupranges in age from 3 years upwards and involves both children andadults. The group per<strong>for</strong>ms a Christmas pantomime and adrama/play in the summer. We also have dance and drama classes<strong>for</strong> children.Group Name: National Association <strong>for</strong> Youth DramaContact Name: Orlaith McBrideAddress: 34 Upper Gardiner Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8781301Fax: 01-8781302Email:info@nayd.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.youthdrama.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Various timesMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Resource organisation, youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Several youth theatres around <strong>Dublin</strong>“WE ARE”:A national resource organisation <strong>for</strong> youth theatre/drama in Ireland.Group Name: The Abbey Theatre Outreach DepartmentContact Name: Michelle HoweAddress: 26 Lower Abbey Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8872223Fax: 01-8729177Email:outreach@abbeytheatre.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.abbeytheatre.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Throughout the yearMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetry, literary/writing/storytelling/poetryGroup Type: National cultural institutionRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality: <strong>Dublin</strong> 1“WE ARE”:The outreach/education department which engages with andwelcomes people of all ages, backgrounds and abilit<strong>ie</strong>s to the Abbey.Our annual programme reflects the many ways in which peopleinteract with plays and drama as participants and as aud<strong>ie</strong>ncemembers.28
Group Name: On Stage ProductionsContact Name: Kay FarrellAddress: 34 Shanglass Road, Whitehall, <strong>Dublin</strong> 9Phone: 01-8421473Meeting Venue: VariousMeetings:Twice weekly including Sunday morningMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality: Whitehall, <strong>Dublin</strong> 9“WE ARE”: A group that produces two plays a year. We usually rehearse <strong>for</strong> 6-8weeks and then the play runs <strong>for</strong> 6 weeks. We per<strong>for</strong>m our plays <strong>for</strong>various aud<strong>ie</strong>nces including active retirement associations, lad<strong>ie</strong>s‟clubs etc.Group Name: <strong>Dublin</strong> Drama FestivalContact Name: Michael PetticrewAddress: 30 Ben Edar Road, North Circular Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 01-8380784Meeting Venue: Liberty Hall TheatreMeetings:Monthly or bi-monthlyMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> event/festivalRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:All of <strong>Dublin</strong>“WE ARE”:A group organising a festival which involves a lot of drama andcommunity groups in <strong>Dublin</strong>. Our festival usually runs <strong>for</strong> eight nightsand is part of a national competition.Group Name: Navan Road Parish Centre Drama GroupContact Name: Liz BrennanAddress: 10 Park Manor, Castleknock, <strong>Dublin</strong> 15Phone: 086-2245113Email:lizbrennan01@eircom.netMeeting Venue: Navan Road Parish Centre, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Youth artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality: Navan Road/<strong>Dublin</strong> 7“WE ARE”:A group providing speech/drama classes <strong>for</strong> primary school children.Group Name: The Point TheatreContact Name: Roslyn LongAddress: East Link Bridge, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8366777Fax: 01-8366422Email:rosalyn.long@thepoint.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.thepoint.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Not applicableMain Activity: Dance, music, bands, theatreGroup Type: Venue/arts centre29
Locality: <strong>Dublin</strong> 1“WE ARE”:A professional venue that offers all types of entertainment includinglive bands, ballet, opera, broadway shows, children‟s shows,exhibitions etc.Group Name: Independent Theatre WorkshopContact Name: Gillian OmanAddress: 2 Mornington Road, Ranelagh, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Phone: 01-4968808Fax: 01-4968808Email:itwschool@o2.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.independent-theatre-workshop.comMeeting Venue: 1) Beechwood <strong>Community</strong> Centre, Ranelagh2) Church of Ireland College of Education, Rathmines3) Scout Den, Corpuschristi Church Grounds, DrumcondraMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Theatre/drama/puppetry, dance/movement, film/video/photo/newmediaGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> training groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Ranelagh and Drumcondra“WE ARE”:A theatre school and agency. We have classes in speech anddrama, dance, singing, musical theatre and film production <strong>for</strong> youngpeople aged 4 to 19 years.Group Name: PAM Var<strong>ie</strong>ty GroupContact Name: Dolores BirrellAddress: 51 Thomas Moore Road, Walkinstown, <strong>Dublin</strong> 12Phone: 01-4602304Meeting Venue: Contact aboveMeetings:Fortnightly and usually more regularly be<strong>for</strong>e a show is dueGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsMain Activity: Theatre/drama, dance/movementOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: Quizzes comed<strong>ie</strong>sRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Walkinstown“WE ARE”:A club meeting twice monthly. Var<strong>ie</strong>ty show practice takes placebetween June and December with a show per<strong>for</strong>med in December.Group Name: Rupert Guinness TheatreContact Name: Emma McCabeAddress: St James Gate, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-6435709Fax: 01-6435025Email:emma.mccabe@diageo.comVenue Address: Same as aboveMain Activity: TheatreGroup Type: VenueRecruiting:Not applicableLocality:Greater <strong>Dublin</strong> area“WE ARE”:A venue <strong>for</strong> lots of local arts groups, both musical and drama. Thevenue can be hired <strong>for</strong> both rehearsals and per<strong>for</strong>mances.30
Group Name: The Ga<strong>ie</strong>ty School of ActingContact Name: Karen Anne DelaneyAddress: Ga<strong>ie</strong>ty School of Acting, Sycamore Street, Temple Bar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6799277Fax: 01-6799568Email:info@ga<strong>ie</strong>tyschool.comWeb:www.ga<strong>ie</strong>tyschool.comVenue Address: Same as aboveMeetings:Not applicableMain Activity: Theatre/dance, film, literary, musicGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> training groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> and nationwide“WE ARE”:Ireland‟s prem<strong>ie</strong>r drama school. We run courses <strong>for</strong> adults, youngpeople and children in Temple Bar, Bray, Sutton, Cork and Kerry.Group Name: Drama League of Ireland “Inspiring Excellence In Amateur Drama”Contact Name: Dara Carolan (Project Officer)Address: Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 01-8749084Fax: 01-8735737Email:dli@eircom.netWeb:www.dli.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMain Activity: Resource centre <strong>for</strong> amateur drama, summer school, winter schools,workshopsGroup Type: Resource/libraryLocality: Smithf<strong>ie</strong>ld, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7“WE ARE”:The first point of contact <strong>for</strong> amateur, independent and voluntarytheatre; an education provider; a library service; and we offer adviceon per<strong>for</strong>ming rights.Group Name: Irish Centre of IATA/AITA (International Amateur TheatreAssociation)Contact Name: Mary PearsAddress: PO Box 3094, 46 Thomas Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-4530369 or 01-6243391Fax: 01-4530369Email:iatairl@eircom.netWeb:http://home.eircom.net/~iatairlMeeting Venue: VariousMeetings:Various timesMain Activity: Facilitating participation at international amateur/community theatrefestivals at home and abroad, drama in education, internationaltheatre exchange etc. We cater <strong>for</strong> all age groups.Group Type: Resource organisationLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong>, national, international“WE ARE”:An organisation affiliated to AITA/IATA asbl; the world associationcatering <strong>for</strong> all aspects of theatre/drama. Our motto is:"Understanding and Education Through Theatre".31
CIRCUS / STREET ENTERTAINMENTGroup Name: Samhain Halloween ParadeContact Name: Magg<strong>ie</strong> BiggsAddress: 35 Leinster Avenue, North Strand, <strong>Dublin</strong> 3Phone: 01-8557154/087-2243095Fax: 01-8557154Email:applause2@eircom.netMeeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Circus/street entertainment, dance/movement,theatre/drama/puppetry, visual artsOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: Event management, clowns and face painting, stilts, fire juggling andsamba showsGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> event/festivalLocality:We travel to you!“WE ARE”:We specialise in parade organisation. We organise the SamhainHalloween Parade. We tour nationwide with workshops in theatreand anti-bullying programmes.Group Name: Battle Of The AxeContact Name: Tony FernsAddress:Ha‟penny Bridge Inn (upstairs), 42 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar,<strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 086-8156987Email:battleoftheaxe@hotmail.comWeb:www.battleoftheaxe.comMeetings:Weekly - Tuesday 9.30pmMain Activity: Comedy, singers, songwritersLocality:City centre“WE ARE”:A stand-up comedy, singer/songwriters and “open mic” night everyTuesday in the Ha‟penny Bridge Inn.Group Name: Blackthorn <strong>Arts</strong>Contact Name: Stephen HollandAddress: 13B Echlin Street, St James Gate, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-4536711Fax: 01-4536711Email:info@blackthornarts.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.blackthornarts.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: VariousMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Circus/street entertainment, literary, theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Professional <strong>Arts</strong>Recruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> central“WE ARE”:Blackthorn <strong>Arts</strong> promotes the collective talents of entertainers, actorsand per<strong>for</strong>mers through its theatre projects, re-enactments andworkshops.32
MUSIC / VOICE / CHOIR / BANDMusical Soc<strong>ie</strong>t<strong>ie</strong>sBaldoyle Musical Soc<strong>ie</strong>tyDAYMS (Rathfarnham)DCU Musical Soc<strong>ie</strong>tyGlasnevin Musical Soc<strong>ie</strong>tyHarold‟s Cross/Tallaght Musical Soc<strong>ie</strong>tyNavan Road Musical Soc<strong>ie</strong>ty (see separate entry in this section)Next Stage Productions (Artane)O‟Connell Musical Soc<strong>ie</strong>ty (Donaghmede)Portmarnock M&D Soc<strong>ie</strong>tyTeachers‟ Musical Soc<strong>ie</strong>ty (St Pat‟s College, Drumcondra)The above musical soc<strong>ie</strong>t<strong>ie</strong>s all operate in the <strong>Dublin</strong> city area under the auspices of AIMS(Academy of Irish Musical Soc<strong>ie</strong>t<strong>ie</strong>s). Most of the above groups regularly produce musicals orpantomimes of a high standard and would have regular rehearsal timetables especially whenclose to a show‟s deadline. These groups are usually recruiting new members and encouragepeople of all backgrounds and varying degrees of talent to get involved and have some fun!For contact details on any of the groups listed above please contactAlice Hughes of AIMs at the following:39 Beechcraft, Summerhill, Co. MeathPhone: 046-9557727Group Name: St James' BandContact Name: Kathleen PhelanAddress: 7 Mount Browne, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 086-0588325Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Twice weekly - Wednesday night 8pm - 10pm and Sunday morning11.30am - 1.30pmMain Activity: BandGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality: <strong>Dublin</strong> 8“WE ARE”:A band <strong>for</strong> people of all ages with a wide var<strong>ie</strong>ty of musical stylesincluding brass, reed and percussion.Group Name: Ceiliúradh Chamber ChoirContact Name: Breda O'SheaAddress: Sandymount, <strong>Dublin</strong> 4Phone: 01-8331649Email:spokesong@ireland.comMeeting Venue: Mount Tabor Nursing Home, Sandymount, <strong>Dublin</strong> 4Meetings:Weekly - Thursday 8pm - 10pmMain Activity: Music/voice/choir/bandGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Sandymount33
“WE ARE”:A group of people who share a love of choral music. Repertoireincludes folk songs and liturgical music from all over the world.Group Name: Young European StringsContact Name: Maria KelemenAddress:21 The Close, Cypress Downs, Templeogue, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6WPhone: 01-4905263Fax: 01-4920355Email:yes@iol.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.youngeuropeanstrings.comMeeting Venue: Young European Strings School of Music (contact number above)Meetings:Daily excluding weekendsMain Activity: MusicOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: EducationGroup Type: Youth arts, arts event/festivalRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Templeogue“WE ARE”:An early music education group providing professional string-musictraining.Group Name: Music NetworkContact Name: Seamus O'ReillyAddress: Coach House, <strong>Dublin</strong> Castle, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6719429Fax: 01-6719430Email:info@musicnetwork.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.musicnetwork.<strong>ie</strong>Main Activity: Music/voice/choirGroup Type: Resource organisationLocality:Nationwide“WE ARE”:Ireland's national music development organisation.Group Name: National Youth Orchestra of IrelandContact Name: Joanna CrooksAddress: 37 Molesworth Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6613642 or 01-6628735Fax: 01-6613642Email:info@nyoi.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.nyoi.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: National Concert Hall, Mahony Hall, The HelixMain Activity: Music/voice/choir/bandGroup Type: Youth arts group“WE ARE”:NYOI gives training and per<strong>for</strong>mance opportunit<strong>ie</strong>s to the country'stop young orchestral musicians, selected at annual nationalauditions.Group Name: Young Orchestral PopsContact Name: Kitty DalliganAddress: College of Education, 96 Upper Rathmines Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Phone: 087-2390901Fax: 01-8255566Email:kitty@yops-ireland.comWeb:www.yops-ireland.comMeetings:MonthlyMain Activity: Music/voice/choir/band34
Group Type:Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:Youth arts groupCurrently recruiting membersRathminesA group of professional musicians who want to encourage youngmusicians to enjoy per<strong>for</strong>ming and learning classical, popular andfilm music with three concerts every year.Group Name: Global Harmon<strong>ie</strong>sContact Name: Rachel DempseyAddress: 65 Casino Road, Marino, <strong>Dublin</strong> 3Phone: 086-3097232Email:racheldempsey@hotmail.comWeb:www.dublin.<strong>ie</strong>/globalharmon<strong>ie</strong>sMain Activity: Music/voice/choir/bandGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> groupRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Citywide - <strong>Dublin</strong> 3 and 7 particularly“WE ARE”:A group providing workshops and classes in intercultural/holisticvoice and music work <strong>for</strong> individuals, schools, colleges, groups,festivals etc.Group Name: <strong>Dublin</strong> Choral FoundationContact Name: Ite O'DonovanAddress: 107 New Ireland Road, Rialto, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-4539663Fax: 01-4539663Email:iteod@iol.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.dublinchoralfoundation.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Aras Treasa, 5 Coppinger Row, Clarendon Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Meetings:Twice weeklyMain Activity: Music/voice/choirGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> trainingRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:City centre“WE ARE”:A group providing a musical education <strong>for</strong> young singers throughchoral activit<strong>ie</strong>s. We consist of two choirs “Piccolo Lasso” (boys andgirls aged from five to fifteen years) and the “Lassus ScholarsChamber Choir”. Per<strong>for</strong>mances take place at many <strong>Dublin</strong> venuesincluding the National Concert Hall.Group Name: National Chamber ChoirContact Name: Karina LundstromAddress: DCU, Glasnevin, <strong>Dublin</strong> 9Phone: 01-7007811Fax: 01-7005603Email:national.chamber.choir@dcu.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.nationalchamberchoir.comMeeting Venue: National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Concerts:FortnightlyMain Activity: Music/voice/choirGroup Type: Professional artsRecruiting:Involves audition (contact number above)Locality:Glasnevin and city centre“WE ARE”: An independent, full-time professional ensemble comprising 1735
members who are drawn from the ranks of Ireland‟s top singerssinging Renaissance, Baroque, romantic and contemporary music.The choir‟s wide repertoire spans the period from 11 th century chantto the music of the 21 st century.Group Name: St George's Brass BandContact Name: Neville BryanAddress: 34 Clonrosse Drive, Ard na Greine, Malahide Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 13Phone: 01- 8473111Web:www.stgeorgesbrassband.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: St George‟s Church, Cathal Brugha Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Meetings:Weekly on MondaysMain Activity: Music/voice/choir/bandOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: Joint concerts with choirsGroup Type: Voluntary/amateur, youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:City centre“WE ARE”:<strong>Dublin</strong>‟s fr<strong>ie</strong>ndl<strong>ie</strong>st brass band, open to all brass band enthusiastsfrom teens upwards, playing at a wide var<strong>ie</strong>ty of venues during theyear.Group Name: St Andrew's Church ChoirContact Name: Jean MonahanAddress: St Andrew's Church, Westland Row, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6761270Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Twice weeklyMain Activity: Music/voice/choirGroup Type: Voluntary/amateurRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Pearse Street“WE ARE”:A four part church choir who sing mainly Latin masses and motets.Usual mass is 11.30am on Sunday in St Andrew‟s Church.Group Name: Irish Traditional Music ArchiveContact Name: The SecretaryAddress: 63 Merrion Square, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6619699Fax: 01-6624585Web:www.itma.<strong>ie</strong>Main Activity: Music/voice/choir/bandOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: Traditional music and danceGroup Type: Resource organisation“WE ARE”:A public collection of Irish traditional song, instrumental music anddance, sound recordings, books and serials, sheet music, videos,photographs etc.Group Name: The Contemporary Music CentreContact Name: Karen HennessyAddress: 19 Fishamble Street, Temple Bar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-6731922Fax: 01-648910036
Email:Web:Meeting Venue:Open:Main Activity:Other Activit<strong>ie</strong>s:Group Type:Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:khennessy@cmc.<strong>ie</strong>www.cmc.<strong>ie</strong>Same as aboveDaily (Monday - Friday)Music/voice/choir/bandLibrary and archiveResource organisationCurrently recruiting members. Composers can apply <strong>for</strong>representation.<strong>Dublin</strong> city centre but remit is national and international.Ireland's national archive/library, resource centre and promotionalbody <strong>for</strong> Irish composers and new music. CMC is a registered charityfunded by the <strong>Arts</strong> Council as well as the <strong>Arts</strong> Council of NorthernIreland.Group Name: Crumlin <strong>Community</strong> Youth BandContact Name: Hugh O‟NeillAddress: 94 Dowland Road, Walkinstown, <strong>Dublin</strong> 12Phone: 087-2648884Email:oneill94@eircom.netMeeting Venue: Moeran <strong>Community</strong> Hall, Somerville Drive, Walkinstown, <strong>Dublin</strong> 12Meetings:Three nights weekly and Sunday afternoonMain Activity: Music/voice/bandGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> 12 area“WE ARE”:A community voluntary organisation offering young people aneducation in music. We supply instruments and tuition. Noexper<strong>ie</strong>nce needed.Group Name: The Philippine Chorale EnsembleContact Name: Tina PejiAddress:Contact number belowPhone: 085-1483563Email:tinapeji@yahoo.comMeeting Venue: No specific venue, as invited.PracticesWeeklyMain Activity: Music/voice/choirGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> event/festival, languages/ethnic heritageRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> city“WE ARE”:A Philippine choral ensemble composed of young, talentedenthusiastic singers whose main goal is to promote Philippine musicand culture by choral rendition. Most of the group‟s members arefrom the caring profession.Group Name: Whitehall Parish Youth ChoirContact Name: Fran Scott/Sarah WaldronAddress: Whitehall Parish Centre, Thatch Road, Whitehall, <strong>Dublin</strong> 9Phone: 01-8375274Meeting Venue: Church of the Holy Child, WhitehallGroup practices Weekly - Saturday 11am - 1pmMain Activity: Music/voice/choirGroup Type: Youth arts group37
Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:Currently recruiting membersNorth inner cityA group engaged in vocal per<strong>for</strong>mance and vocal projection skills <strong>for</strong>young people aged 9-23 years. We rehearse and per<strong>for</strong>m weekly.We engage in musical and fundraising concerts.Group Name: Temple Bar Music CentreContact Name: David AllenAddress: Curved Street, Temple Bar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6709202Fax: 01-6705566Email:info@tbmc.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.tbmc.<strong>ie</strong>Open:DailyMain Activity: Music/voice/choir/bandGroup Type: Venue/arts centreLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> city centre“WE ARE”:A 600 capacity music venue catering <strong>for</strong> all tastes.Group Name: Crash EnsembleContact Name: Mary HicksonAddress: O‟Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, Great Denmark Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8586644Fax: 01-8744374Email:admin@crashensemble.comWeb:www.crashensemble.comMeeting Venue: Same as aboveMain Activity: Music/voice/choir/bandRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:North inner city“WE ARE”:Ireland‟s <strong>for</strong>emost contemporary music.Group Name: Navan Road Musical Soc<strong>ie</strong>tyContactMarina BrowneAddress: St John Bosco School Hall, Navan Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 086-1000566Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Dance/MovementGroup Type: Voluntary/amateur arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality: Navan Road/<strong>Dublin</strong> 7“WE ARE”:A musical soc<strong>ie</strong>ty <strong>for</strong> people over 18 years.Group Name: Culwick Choral Soc<strong>ie</strong>tyContactMaria WhelanAddress:Contact number belowPhone: 01-6608489Email:maria.c.whelan@gmail.comWeb:www.culwick.orgMeeting Venue: Royal Hospital Donnybrook, Bloomf<strong>ie</strong>ld Avenue, Donnybrook,<strong>Dublin</strong> 438
Meetings:Weekly rehearsals on ThursdaysMain Activity: Music/voice/choir/bandGroup Type: Voluntary/amateur arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Donnybrook (<strong>for</strong> rehearsals)“WE ARE”: The Culwick Choral Soc<strong>ie</strong>ty is an amateur choir with over 100members from all parts of <strong>Dublin</strong>. Per<strong>for</strong>mances include a majorchoral work each spring (most recently Mendelssohn‟s Elijah in theNational Concert Hall), an annual Christmas concert and Handel‟sMessiah <strong>for</strong> two nights each December in St Patrick‟s Cathedral <strong>for</strong> adesignated charity (raising in excess of €100,00 <strong>for</strong> charit<strong>ie</strong>s overall).CNC – Association of Irish Choirs / Cumann Náisiúnta na gCórCNC/Association of Irish Choirs is the national organisation, funded by the <strong>Arts</strong> Council,which supports and promotes choral music throughout the island of Ireland.CNC offers members:1) An in<strong>for</strong>mation and advisory service including CNC E-zine newsletter three times ayear, national and international networking, choir exchange opportunit<strong>ie</strong>s, interactive bulletinboard and website and reduced rate public liability insurance.2) An education and outreach programme including workshops, seminars and choral days,classroom music in-services, “National Conductors‟ Forum”, Annual Choral ConductingSummer School and „Music in the Classroom‟ summer course <strong>for</strong> primary teachers.3) A library and choral publications service including extensive postal lending libraryservice, library and publications advice and support and back catalogue of publications <strong>for</strong>Irish choirs.Contact Details:Cumann Náisiúnta na gCór/Association of Irish Choirs, Drinan Street, CorkPhone: 021-4312296Fax: 021-4961457Email: info@cnc.<strong>ie</strong>Web: www.cnc.<strong>ie</strong>Choir: Cameron SingersChoir Type: Adult - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Ms Rita Ellis188 Springdale Road, Raheny, <strong>Dublin</strong> 5Phone: 01-8488102Choir: CantóiríChoir Type: Adult - <strong>Community</strong>Web: www.cantoiri.comChoir: Celtic Choristers MVChoir Type: Adult - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Mr Donal Delaney26 Sh<strong>ie</strong>lmartin Drive, Sutton, <strong>Dublin</strong> 13Phone: 01-8325386 or 086-2548134Email: delaneydonal@hotmail.com39
Choir: Christ Church Cathedral ChoirsChoir Type: Adult - ChurchContact: Mr Peter ParshallChrist Church Cathedral, Chapter House, Christ Church Place, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-6712426Email: music@cccdub.<strong>ie</strong>Choir: <strong>Dublin</strong> Welsh Male Voice ChoirChoir Type: Adult - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Mr Cecil McCabec/o The Fr<strong>ie</strong>nds Office, The Royal Hospital Donnybrook, Donnybrook, <strong>Dublin</strong> 4Phone: 01-4971921Choir: GlóriaChoir Type: Adult – Gay <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Mr Ian Doylec/o Outhouse, 105 Capel Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Email: iano.doyle@gmail.comChoir: Goethe Institute ChoirChoir Type: Adult - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Ms Elizabeth Clear42 Copeland Grove, Clontarf, <strong>Dublin</strong> 3Phone: 01-4750555 or 087-7987124Choir: Lassus Scholars/Piccolo LassoChoir Type: Youth - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Ms Ite O'Donovan<strong>Dublin</strong> Choral Foundation, 107 New Ireland Road, Rialto, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-4539663 or 087-2340151Email: iteod@iol.<strong>ie</strong>Choir: National Chamber ChoirChoir Type: ProfessionalContact: Ms Karina Lundström<strong>Dublin</strong> City University, Glasnevin, <strong>Dublin</strong> 9Phone: 01-7005665 or 087-2426122Email: national.chamber.choir@dcu.<strong>ie</strong>Choir: Our Lady's Choral Soc<strong>ie</strong>tyChoir Type: Adult - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Ms Lois Jarvisc/o Clonliffe College, Clonliffe Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 3Phone: 0404-43937Email: loisj1@eircom.netChoir: Rockmount ChoirChoir Type: Adult - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Ms Orla Sheerin42 North Avenue, Mount Merrion, Co. <strong>Dublin</strong>Phone: 01-2889775 or 087-6847483Email: rockmountchoir@eircom.netWeb: www.iol.<strong>ie</strong>/~rockmountChoir: RTÉ Philharmonic ChoirChoir Type: Adult - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Ms Norma O‟ConnorChoral Officer, Music Division, RTE, Donnybrook, <strong>Dublin</strong> 4Phone: 01-2082493 or 087-247279340
Email: norma.oconnor@RTE.<strong>ie</strong>Choir: The Gaudete SingersChoir Type: Adult - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Prof. John C. Barnes59 Edenvale Road, Ranelagh, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Phone: 01-4978341Email: John.C.Barnes@ucd.<strong>ie</strong>Choir: The Guinness ChoirChoir Type: Adult - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Ms Ada Kelly28 Ashington Rise, Navan Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 01-8384796Email: adakelly@oceanfree.netChoir: Voces Amicabiles Chamber ChoirChoir Type: Adult - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Mr David Maxwell6 Fairv<strong>ie</strong>w Green, Fairv<strong>ie</strong>w, <strong>Dublin</strong> 3Phone: 01-8339159 or 087-2909536Fax: 01-8531432Email: gardwell@indigo.<strong>ie</strong>Web: http://voces_amicabiles.tripod.comChoir: Ceiliúradh Chamber ChoirChoir Type: Adult - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Mr Micheál Breathnach1 St Brendan's Cottages, Irishtown, <strong>Dublin</strong> 4Phone: 01-6670007Email: spokesong@ireland.comChoir: Cullenswood SingersChoir Type: Adult - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Mr Pat Scully38 Castlewood Park, Rathmines, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Phone: 086-8141162Fax: 01-4979606Email: patrickscully@eircom.netChoir: Classicus Youth ChoirChoir Type: Youth - <strong>Community</strong>Contact: Ms Máire Ledwith ButlerLet's Go Singing Studio, 78 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, <strong>Dublin</strong> 4Phone: 01-6189284 or 086-2663060Email: mairesing@eircom.net41
VISUAL ARTS / SCULPTUREGroup Name: The Hugh Lane GalleryContact Name: Jessica O'DonnellAddress: Charlemont House, Parnell Square North, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-2225564 or 01-2225588Fax: 01-8722182Email:info.hughlane@dublincity.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.hughlane.<strong>ie</strong>Open:DailyMain Activity: Visual arts/sculptureGroup Type: Venue/arts centreLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> city“WE ARE”:An art gallery that runs an extensive range of education programmescatering <strong>for</strong> people of all ages, including guided tours, lectures andartist led drawing courses and art workshops.Group Name: “Studio 10” Irish Museum of Modern ArtContact Name: Lisa MoranAddress: Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Military Road, Kilmainham, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-6129912Fax: 01-6129999Email:info@imma.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.imma.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly - Friday mornings 10am-1pm, September - MayMain Activity: Visual arts/sculpture, painting/drawingGroup Type: Older people‟s artsRecruiting:Open studio - new participants always welcomeLocality:Kilmainham“WE ARE”:An open studio in the Irish Museum of Modern Art where an artistfacilitates arts workshops and gallery visits <strong>for</strong> older people. Openmembership appl<strong>ie</strong>s and no bookings necessary.Group Name: Parents‟ Education Group Pottery ClassesContact Name: Margaret TyrellAddress: 25 Caledon Road, East Wall, <strong>Dublin</strong> 3Phone: 087-6499450Meeting Venue: Sean O'Casey <strong>Community</strong> Centre, St Mary's Road, East Wall,<strong>Dublin</strong> 3Main Activity: Visual arts/sculpture, painting/drawingGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> trainingRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:East Wall“WE ARE”:A group learning to express our talents. A pottery class <strong>for</strong> “workinghands and relaxing” and we offer a way of making new fr<strong>ie</strong>nds.Group Name: Visual Artists' IrelandContact Name: Toby DennettAddress: Corner Halston Street and Mary's Lane, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 01-8722296Fax: 01-8722364Email:info@sculptors-soc<strong>ie</strong>ty.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.sculptors-soc<strong>ie</strong>ty.<strong>ie</strong>42
Meeting Venue:Main Activity:Other Activit<strong>ie</strong>s:Group Type:Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:Same as aboveVisual arts/sculptureVisual Artists Members‟ Organisation. Supporting and representingvisual artists.Resource organisationCurrently recruiting membersNationalAn all Ireland membership body <strong>for</strong> professional visual artists. Weprovide services, facilit<strong>ie</strong>s and resources <strong>for</strong> artists. We act as anadvocate <strong>for</strong> the interests of artists and we initiate projects andpublications.Group Name: National Irish Visual <strong>Arts</strong> LibraryContact Name: Donna RomanoAddress: National College of Art and Design, 100 Thomas Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-6364347Email:romanod@ncad.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.nacd.<strong>ie</strong>/nivalOpen:DailyMain Activity: Architecture/design, crafts/textiles, painting/drawing, visual artsGroup Type: Resource organisationOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: Research resourceLocality:The Libert<strong>ie</strong>s“WE ARE”:A research resource <strong>for</strong> the study of 20th century and contemporaryIrish art and design. We are open to the general public, free ofcharge. Our collection includes books, catalogues, magazines,invitations, images, press cuttings etc.Group Name: Visual <strong>Arts</strong> CentreContact Name: Benedict ByrneAddress: 32 North Brunswick Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 01-6337937Fax: 01-6337937Email:info@visualartscentre.comWeb:www.visualartscentre.comMain Activity: Visual artsGroup Type: Venue/arts centreLocality:Stoneybatter“WE ARE”:A visual arts centre which was founded in <strong>Dublin</strong> in 1978 and is an“artists run” studio facility.Group Name: East Wall Youth <strong>Arts</strong>Contact Name: Eileen VaughanAddress: St Mary‟s Youth Club, Strang<strong>for</strong>d Road East, East Wall, <strong>Dublin</strong> 3Phone: 01-8860074Fax: 01-8860075Email:eastwallyouth@eircom.netMeeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Contact above numberMain Activity Visual artsGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:East Wall“WE ARE”:A group running small-scale youth projects throughout the year in our43
club. We undertake large youth arts initiatives in partnership withother groups. We are interested in developing more communitybasedquality youth arts projects.Group Name: LOCAL ArtworkContact Name: Armin RasokatAddress:19 Ebenezer Terrace, South Circular Terrace, South Circular Road,<strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 086-3930928Email:local@rasoraso.infoWeb:www.localartwork.infoMeeting Venue: VariousMeetings:Weekly/<strong>for</strong>tnightlyMain Activity: Visual arts/sculpture, film/video/photo/new media, movement andself-expressionGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> training groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:City centre“WE ARE”:A group that focuses on activit<strong>ie</strong>s and workshops <strong>for</strong> those interestedin self-expression combined with personal development. Workshopsare constructed to lead to a more creative and fulfilled living in anexpanded sense of creativity.Group Name: Graphic Studio <strong>Dublin</strong>Contact Name: Mory CunninghamAddress: Green Street East, Off Hanover Quay, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6703373Fax: 01-6703373Email:gsdworkshop@iol.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.graphicstudiodublin.comMeeting Venue: Fine Art Print StudioMain Activity Visual artsOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s Fine art printGroup Type: Professional artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Ringsend“WE ARE”:A professional fine art print studio. We are a charitable organisationsupported by the <strong>Arts</strong> Council of Ireland.Group Name:Contact Name:Address:Phone:Fax:Email:Web:Meeting Venue:Main ActivityOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>sGroup Type:Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:A4 SoundsLisa Crowne19 Mountainv<strong>ie</strong>w Avenue, Harold‟s Cross, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6wn/an/aA4SOUNDS@gmail.comwww.A4SOUNDS.comA4 PlaceDesign, Textiles, Film, Video, Photo, New Media, Music, Painting,Drawing, Visual <strong>Arts</strong>, SculptureElectronics, Animation, Model Making<strong>Community</strong> arts group / <strong>Arts</strong> eventNoHarold‟s CrossA4 Sounds curates interactive exhibitions throughout Ireland and44
abroad. We create site specific shows aiming to engage he widercommunity with the arts. We try to use as many recyclable materialsas possible to create these shows e.g. old electronics and cardboard.45
LITERARY / WRITING / STORYTELLINGGroup Name: Storytime SessionContact Name: Terry WoganAddress: Charleville Mall Library, Charleville Mall, North Strand, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8749619Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMain Activity: StorytellingGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:North east inner cityGroup Name: Daisy Belle Readers‟ GroupContact Name: Terry WoganAddress: Charleville Mall Library, Charleville Mall, North Strand, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8749619Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Monthly - 1 st Thursday @ 11amMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytellingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:North east inner city“WE ARE”:A group <strong>for</strong> adults that meets on a monthly basis. We choose a bookand discuss it at the next meeting.Group Name: Bookends Readers‟ GroupContact Name: Neil CorcoranAddress: Cabra Library, Navan Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 01-8691414Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:MonthlyMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytellingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Cabra“WE ARE”:A group <strong>for</strong> adults who read and discuss chosen books.Group Name: Cover to Cover Book ClubContact Name: Phil MoynihanAddress: Cabra Library, Navan Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 01-8691414Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Monthly, usually last Monday of every month3.45pm - 4.15pm (7-9 yr olds)4.15pm - 4.45pm (10-12 yr olds)Main Activity: Literary/writing/storytellingGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Cabra“WE ARE”:A group <strong>for</strong> children. A book is chosen each month from a var<strong>ie</strong>ty ofdifferent subjects and the two groups return the following month todiscuss it.Group Name:Grown-Ups and Toddlers‟ Group46
Contact Name: Terri MurrayAddress: Cabra Library, Navan Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 01-8691414Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly - two separate groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30am- 11.30amMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytellingGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Waiting list appl<strong>ie</strong>s - contact number aboveLocality:Cabra“WE ARE”:Providing library space <strong>for</strong> pre-school children to interact together ina weekly group environment. Grown-ups must accompany toddlerswho engage in shared readership and play with educational toys.Group Name: Creative WritersContact Name: Orla Ní hAonighAddress: Cabra Library, Navan Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 085 160 9906Meeting Venue: Same as above (wheelchair accessible)Meetings:Friday 2:00-4:00pmMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytellingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Cabra“WE ARE”:A local writers group.Group Name: Creative WritersContact Name: Orla Ní hAonighAddress: Ballymun Library, Ballymun Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 9Phone: 085 160 9906Meeting Venue: Same as above (wheelchair accessible)Meetings:Wednesday 2:00-4:00pmMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytellingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Ballymun“WE ARE”:A local writers group.Group Name: Creative WritersContact Name: Orla Ní hAonighAddress: Kevin Street Library, Kevin Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 085 160 9906Meeting Venue: Same as above (wheelchair accessible)Meetings:Thursday 2:00-4:00pmMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytellingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> City Centre“WE ARE”:A local writers group.Group Name:Contact Name:Book ClubOrla Ní hAonigh47
Address: Warrenmount Adult Education Centre, Mill Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 085 160 9906Meeting Venue: Same as above (ground floor wheelchair accessible)Meetings:Tuesday 2:00-3:30pmMain Activity: Reading, discussing, debating booksGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> City Centre“WE ARE”:A local book club.Group Name: Cúpla FocailContact Name: Orla Ní hAonighAddress: Warrenmount Adult Education Centre, Mill Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 085 160 9906Meeting Venue: Same as above (ground floor wheelchair accessible)Meetings:Monday 2:00-3:30pmMain Activity: Léamh, comhrá agus craic (reading, chat and fun)Group Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Libert<strong>ie</strong>s“WE ARE”:A local group who use their „cúpla focail‟.Group Name: Poetry IrelandContact Name: Joseph WoodsAddress: 2 Prouds Lane, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-4789974Fax: 01-4780205Email:poetry@iol.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.poetryireland.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Damer Hall, St Stephen‟s Green, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Meetings:Weekly events heldMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytelling, visual artsGroup Type: Resource organisationRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> city centre“WE ARE”:A national organisation dedicated to developing, supporting andpromoting poetry throughout Ireland. The four core activit<strong>ie</strong>s arepublications; readings; education and in<strong>for</strong>mation; and resourceservices.Group Name: Morning Readers‟ GroupContact Name: Ronan McN<strong>ie</strong>ceAddress: Pearse Street Library, 138-144 Pearse Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6744888Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:MonthlyMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytellingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> city centre“WE ARE”:A group that meet once a month <strong>for</strong> one hour to discuss a previouslychosen book.48
Group Name: Evening Book ClubContact Name: Andrew SneydAddress: Pearse Street Library, 138-144 Pearse Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6744888Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:MonthlyMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytellingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> city centre“WE ARE”:A group that meets one evening a month to discuss a previouslychosen book.Group Name: Irish Christian Writers‟ FellowshipContact Name: Joan BradleyAddress: Hon. Secretary, ICWF, Flat 2c, Iveagh Trust, Kevin Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone/Fax: 01-4549237Meeting Venue: No fixed venue - contact aboveMeetings:Bi-monthly. Hold literary evening twice yearly.Main Activity: Literary/writing/storytellingGroup Type: Voluntary/amateurRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> city“WE ARE”:A group encouraging Christians to express their faith in Jesus Christthrough writing. We issue a two-monthly publication of memberswork called "The Candlestick".Group Name: Rathmines Writers‟ WorkshopContact Name: James ConwayAddress: 8 Brighton Gardens, Rathgar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Phone: 086-4025578Meeting Venue: The Christchurch, Rathgar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Meetings:FortnightlyMain Activity: Creative writingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Rathmines, Rathgar“WE ARE”:A creative writing group established in 1990 fostering original writingin the greater Rathmines area. We engage with the communitythrough workshops and readings.Group Name: Terenure Readers‟ GroupContact Name: Patricia CampbellAddress: Terenure Library, Templeogue Road, Terenure, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Phone: 01-4907035Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:MonthlyMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytelling/poetryGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting members (contact library)Locality:Terenure“WE ARE”:A group of adults who meet monthly to discuss a previously chosenbook.49
Group Name: Children‟s Book ClubContact Name: Donna NoonanAddress: Terenure Library, Templeogue Road, Terenure, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Phone: 01-4907035Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Monthly (2 nd Wednesday 3pm - 4pm)Main Activity: Literary/writing/storytelling/poetryGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Terenure“WE ARE”:A book club <strong>for</strong> 9-12 year olds. Children meet to discuss books anddo other activit<strong>ie</strong>s including quizzes and arts and crafts.Group Name: Conversation ExchangeContact Name: Phil MoynihanAddress: Cabra Library, Navan Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 01-8691414Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly (Tuesday - French, Wednesday - Spanish)Main Activity: Conversation exchangeGroup Type: Languages/ethnic heritage arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Cabra“WE ARE”:A “conversation exchange” group whereby Spanish and Frenchspeaking people meet to exchange conversation with Englishspeakers.Group Name: The Word DepotContact Name: David SherryAddress: 10B Echlin Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 086-3477423Email:davidsherry7@hotmail.comMeeting Venue: Terenure Library, Terenure, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Meetings:MonthlyMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytellingGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> training group, community arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality: Terenure, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6“WE ARE”:A group promoting new works in creative writing. We present andread our work in public librar<strong>ie</strong>s. We encourage positive comment onour work.Group Name: Adult Readers‟ Group, FinglasContact Name: Helen O‟DonnellAddress: Finglas Library, Shopping Centre, Jamestown Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8344906Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Monthly - 1 st Thursday of every monthMain Activity: LiteraryGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts group50
Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:Currently recruiting membersFinglasA group of adults who meet in the library <strong>for</strong> reading activit<strong>ie</strong>s.Group Name: Grown-Ups and Toddlers‟ GroupContact Name: Helen O‟DonnellAddress: Finglas Library, Shopping Centre, Jamestown Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8344906Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly - Thursday 11am during term timeMain Activity: Storytelling/visual artsGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Finglas“WE ARE”:A group of grown-ups and toddlers that meets in the library. Twofacilitators guide the group in engaging in educational play andstorytelling.Group Name: Junior Book ClubContact Name: Denis O‟SheaAddress: Finglas Library, Shopping Centre, Jamestown Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8344906Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of every month at 3.30pmMain Activity: LiteraryGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Finglas“WE ARE”:A group of children who meet twice monthly to discuss a chosenbook.Group Name: Storytelling <strong>for</strong> ToddlersContact Name: Helen O‟DonnellAddress: Finglas Library, Shopping Centre, Jamestown Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8344906Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly - Tuesday 11.30amMain Activity: StorytellingGroup Type: Youth arts, community artsRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Finglas“WE ARE”:A group catering <strong>for</strong> toddlers who must be accompan<strong>ie</strong>d by a grownup.We listen to stor<strong>ie</strong>s in a fun and educational environment.Group Name: Ireland Literature ExchangeContact Name: Sinead Mac AodhaAddress: 25 Denzille Lane, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6788961Fax: 01-6625687Email:sinead@irelandliterature.comWeb:www.irelandliterature.comMain Activity: Literary51
Group Type:Locality:“WE ARE”:International literature promotion agency, resource organisation,languages/ethnic heritage<strong>Dublin</strong> 2 and abroadAn organisation promoting the literature of Ireland abroad by offeringtranslation grants and co-organising international “translator andauthor events”. We also host literary translators in <strong>Dublin</strong> <strong>for</strong> periodsof up to one month.Group Name: Dolphins Barn Readers‟ GroupContact Name: Mar<strong>ie</strong> Tul<strong>ie</strong>-DalyAddress: Dolphins Barn Library, Dolphins Barn, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone:046-9733004 or 01-4540681 (library)Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Contact aboveMain Activity: LiteraryOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s Visits to theatre/cinemaGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality: Dolphins Barn/<strong>Dublin</strong> 12“WE ARE”:A readers‟ group catering <strong>for</strong> the whole community. We love books,reading, talking and listening. We love to learn and are open to all.Group Name: PS Writers‟ GroupContact Name: Mary FlemingAddress: St Andrew‟s Resource Centre, Pearse Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-2855613 or 01-6771930Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Creative writingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality: Pearse Street/<strong>Dublin</strong> 2“WE ARE”:A group engaging in creative writing with a v<strong>ie</strong>w to publishing andentering competitions.Group Name: Irish Writers‟ CentreAddress: 19 Parnell Square, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8721302Fax: 01-8726282Email:info@writerscentre.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.writerscentre.<strong>ie</strong>Main Activity: LiteraryGroup Type: Resource organisation, venue/arts centreRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Countrywide“WE ARE”:A national resource organisation <strong>for</strong> literature in Ireland.Group Name: The James Joyce CentreContact Name: Michelle SpainAddress: 35 North Great George‟s Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8788547Fax: 01-8788488Email:info@jamesjoyce.<strong>ie</strong>52
Web:Meeting Venue:Meetings:Main Activity:Group Type:Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:www.jamesjoyce.<strong>ie</strong>Same as aboveDepends on time of year and events taking placeAutumn/spring lecture ser<strong>ie</strong>s, Bloomsday Festival (June) - literaryResource organisation, arts event/festival, cultural centreNot recruiting members<strong>Dublin</strong> 1 – city centreA centre dedicated to the promotion of a greater interest in the lifeand works of James Joyce. We also organise conducted tours of thehouse and walks through the heartland of Joyce‟s north inner city.Group Name: Donnycarney Writers GroupContact Name: LizAddress:Donnycarney <strong>Community</strong> and Youth Centre, Collins Avenue East,Donnycarney, <strong>Dublin</strong> 5Phone: 01-8314494Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Weekly - Mondays 10.30am - 1.00pmMain Activity: WritingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Donnycarney“WE ARE”:A group in the Donnycarney area that is open to everyone who has ageneral interest in writing or creating text.Group Name: Pobal Chluain TarbhContact Name: Úna Uí LachtnáinAddress: 5 Seaf<strong>ie</strong>ld Avenue, Clontarf, Baile Atha Cliath 3Phone: 01-8332134 or 086-8511830Meeting Venue: Clontarf GAA Club and parish halls in Clontarf areaMeetings:Monthly plus other eventsMain Activity: Literary, Irish languageGroup Type: Languages/ethnic heritage, arts event/festivalRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Clontarf“WE ARE”:An Irish language organisation which uses different events topromote interest in and use of the Irish Language. We organise aweek long cultural festival “Eigse Chluain Tarbh” in October; monthlyconversation meetings; sales of Irish language cards and books;outings etc.Group Name: Chapelizod Heritage Soc<strong>ie</strong>tyContact Name: Anne Fagan (Chairperson)Address: Weir V<strong>ie</strong>w, Martin‟s Row, Chapelizod, <strong>Dublin</strong> 20Phone: 01-6268702Meeting Venue: Numerous venues including Donore Harr<strong>ie</strong>rs R.C., The Bandroomand local hotels.Meetings:Monthly – 1 st Wednesday of every monthMain Activity: Literary, film/video/photoGroup Type: Voluntary heritage soc<strong>ie</strong>tyRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Chapelizod“WE ARE”:A group whose committee meets once a month. We arrange variouslectures and events on local history including the literary history of53
James Joyce, Sheridan Le Fanu, Lord Northcliffe (the newspapermagnate), WM Letts, Maurice Walsh etc. We also hold an extensivecollection of 19 th and 20th century photographs. We are currentlycarrying out research <strong>for</strong> a book on Chapelizod.Group Name: Ciorcal Comhra GaeilgeContact Name: Colm Mac DomhnallAddress: 9 Bothar Ceann Coradh, Baile Atha Cliath 3Phone: 01-8331567Email:c.mcdonald@oceanfree.netMeeting Venue: Raheny Library, Raheny, <strong>Dublin</strong> 5Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytelling/poetryGroup Type: Languages/ethnic heritageRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Raheny“WE ARE”:An Irish speaking circle. Ta geall is fiche duine ar an rolla againn (degnath bionn 8-10 i lathair gach seachtain).Group Name: Whitefriar Area <strong>Community</strong> CouncilContact Name: Brendan DowlingAddress: The Base, 74C Mercer House, Mercer Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 087-2940735Email:community@iol.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Various book clubs at various times (contact number above)Main Activity: Literary/writing/storytelling/poetryGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts (adult and youth)Recruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Whitefriar Street“WE ARE”:A number of groups, meeting to discuss selected books. Includedare an adults‟ book club, a young people‟s book club, and “rhymesand rhythms” (nursery rhymes <strong>for</strong> children) group.Group Name: Trinity Writers‟ GroupContact Name: Edd<strong>ie</strong> PhillipsAddress: 7 Verbena Grove, Sutton, <strong>Dublin</strong> 13Phone: 086-8767284Meeting Venue: Donaghmede Library, Donaghmede Shopping Centre, <strong>Dublin</strong> 13Meetings:Monthly – 1 st Thursday at 6.30pmMain Activity: Literary/writing/poetryGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Donaghmede“WE ARE”:A writers‟ group. We have been welcoming the literary minded andembryonic writer to Donaghmede Shopping Centre library since ourestablishment in 1991. We have published three books of poetry andprose. Our meetings consist of workshops and readings.Group Name: <strong>Dublin</strong>ers Literary CircleContact Name: Desmond O‟MalleyAddress: 35 Sillogue Gardens, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8627595 or 087-9497541Email:desmondatdublin@hotmail.comMeeting Venue: Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 254
Main Activity:Group Type:Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:Readings and discussions of the writings of Irish and Anglo-Irishwriters<strong>Community</strong>/voluntary arts groupCurrently recruiting members<strong>Dublin</strong>A group that meets regularly to discuss all aspects of Ireland‟sliterary history. We read from various authors and organiseoccasional literary outings etc.Group Name: Ilac Central LibraryContact Name: Geraldine O‟Br<strong>ie</strong>nAddress: Open Learning Centre, Central Library I.L.A.C, Ilac Centre, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8734333Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Open Monday to SaturdayMain Activity: Youth activit<strong>ie</strong>s include storytelling, parent and toddler group andjunior book club. Adult activit<strong>ie</strong>s include: Page Turners Book Club,Talking Book Club, D.A.L.C Book Club, Wannabe Writers, languageand computer courses and conversation exchanges.Recruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:City centre“WE ARE”:A city centre library providing a broad range of literary activit<strong>ie</strong>s.MISCELLANEOUSGroup Name: Pearse Area Recreational Centre <strong>Community</strong> EducationalProgrammeContact Name: Anne LarkinAddress: Pearse Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6771859Fax: 01-6771859Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: CookeryGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Pearse Street55
Group Name: Pearse House Recreation CentreContact Name: Jenny SheridanAddress: Pearse Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-8335356 or 086-3637072Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: AromatherapyRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Pearse Street“WE ARE”:A group learning how to use essential oils safely and effectively athome. Massage techniques <strong>for</strong> family and fr<strong>ie</strong>nds included.Group Name: <strong>Arts</strong> & Disability IrelandContact Name: Padraig NaughtonAddress: 10-11 Earl Street South, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-4736600Email:adi@artsincontext.comMeeting Venue: No fixed venue - “project by project” basisMain Activity: Engages in all <strong>for</strong>ms of arts activit<strong>ie</strong>s including dance, painting,theatre/drama and visual artsGroup Type: Resource organisationRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Based in <strong>Dublin</strong> but operates nationally“WE ARE”:<strong>Arts</strong> & Disability Ireland is striving to promote the engagement ofpeople in the arts at the highest level.Group Name: O‟Reilly TheatreContact Name: Mary HicksonAddress: Belvedere College, Great Denmark Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8586644Fax: 01-8744374Email:info@oreillytheatre.comWeb:www.oreillytheatre.comMain Activity: Dance/movement, music/voice/choir/bandLocality:North city centre“WE ARE”:O‟Reilly Theatre is a multi-disciplinary arts venue.Group Name: Bulfin Youth ClubContact Name: Jimmy HendrickAddress: 67 Goldenbridge Avenue, Inchicore, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-4539916Meeting Venue: Bulfin Estate Residence Association Hall, Connolly Avenue,Inchicore, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Meetings:Weekly from September to JuneMain Activity: Film/video/photo/new mediaRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Inchicore“WE ARE”:A youth drama club and a photography club. Enter dramacompetitions and do street theatre. Two photography exhibitionsevery year.56
Group Name: City <strong>Arts</strong>quadContact Name: Fiona ClarkeAddress: Libert<strong>ie</strong>s College, Bull Alley Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-4547026Fax: 01-4547026Email:cityartsquad@hotmail.comMeeting Venue: Same as aboveMain Activity Crafts/textiles, painting/drawing, visual arts/sculptureRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Greater <strong>Dublin</strong> area“WE ARE”:A community employment scheme whose objective is to provide anarts service to the community and help participants move intoemployment.Group Name: RADEContact Name: Sinead McGrathAddress: OLV Building, Cathedral V<strong>ie</strong>w Court, (Off) New Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-4548733Email:rade@iolfree.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:DailyMain Activity: Film/video/photo/new media, literary/writing/storytelling/poetry,painting/drawing, theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> group <strong>for</strong> people with special needs, recovery through artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> 8 (south central)“WE ARE”:RADE (Recovery Through Art, Drama and Education). All of ourparticipants have been affected by drug use. It‟s our aim to engageour group in arts activit<strong>ie</strong>s.Group Name: BUSINESS2ARTSContact Name: Rowena NevilleAddress: 44 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6725336Fax: 01-6725373Email:rowena@business2arts.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.business2arts.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Not applicableMain Activity: ConsultancyGroup Type: Resource organisation, Business Council <strong>for</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>Recruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Nationwide“WE ARE”:B2A is the Business Council <strong>for</strong> the <strong>Arts</strong>. Its mission is to fostercreative relationships between the business and arts communit<strong>ie</strong>s.Group Name: Cabra CDPContact Name: Paul FarrellAddress: c/o Naomh Fionbarra GAA Club, Fassaugh Avenue, Cabra, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7Phone: 085-1519972Meeting Venue: Various community centresMeetings:Various times in response to community‟s needsMain Activity: Circus/street entertainment, literary/writing/storytelling/poetry, visualarts/sculpture57
Group Type: <strong>Community</strong> artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality: Cabra, <strong>Dublin</strong> 7“WE ARE”:A community development project which works with various groupsin the community; both young people and older people. We try toenhance the lives of people in the community and the communityitself.Group Name: Breaking GroundContact Name: Aisling Prior (Curator)Address:Percent <strong>for</strong> Art Programme, Ballymun Regeneration Ltd, Axis Centre,Main Street, Ballymun, <strong>Dublin</strong> 9Phone: 01-8832112Email:info@breakingground.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.breakingground.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Not applicableMain Activity: Painting/drawing, visual arts/sculptureGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> training groupRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Ballymun“WE ARE”:A body which coordinates artists to carry out various art projects aspart of the Ballymun Regeneration Scheme. We are currently onphase 2 of a “commissioning process” which involves arts education,awareness and training initiatives.Group Name: “FACE OFF” - Young Women‟s Resource Centre Youth GroupContact Name: Natasha WilsonAddress: 438 Sillogue Road, Ballymun, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8623500Fax: 01-8623502Email:natashawilson@uwantmail.comMeeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Twice weekly - Wednesday pm and Friday eveningMain Activity: Painting/drawing, theatre/drama/puppetryGroup Type: Youth arts groupRecruiting:Contact number aboveLocality:Ballymun“WE ARE”:A pregnancy prevention programme <strong>for</strong> 13-17 year olds at risk. Wediscuss developmental issues through creative activit<strong>ie</strong>s includingart, drama and dance.Group Name: CITYARTSContact Name: Ed CarrollAddress: The Basement, 46 Merrion Square, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6394608Fax: 01-6393995Email:ed@cityarts.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.cityarts.<strong>ie</strong>Main Activity: Dance/movement, film/video/photo/new media,music/voice/choir/band, theatre/drama/puppetry, visual arts/sculptureGroup Type: Youth arts, arts event/festival, community arts, professional artsRecruiting:Not recruiting membersLocality:Throughout the city58
“WE ARE”:CITYARTS, <strong>for</strong>merly City <strong>Arts</strong> Centre is committed to enablingparticipatory arts.Group Name: Common GroundContact Name: Siobhan GeogheganAddress: ISFC, 10 Grattan Crescent, Inchicore, <strong>Dublin</strong> 8Phone: 01-4531861Fax: 01-4531862Email:commong@indigo.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Various community venuesMain Activity: All arts activit<strong>ie</strong>s from circus to theatre to visual artsGroup Type: <strong>Arts</strong> development organisationRecruiting:Not recruiting membersLocality:Canal Communit<strong>ie</strong>s, Rialto, Bluebell, Inchicore“WE ARE”:An arts development organisation. Our vision is of a community withcreativity at its heart, where art matters, where people are enrichedand where artists work.Group Name: Forum For <strong>Arts</strong>Contact Name: Patrick KavanaghAddress: Basement 10, Sillogue Road, Ballymun, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 087-6680394Meeting Venue: “The Cave” (same as above)Meetings:It‟s a drop-in centre most daysMain Activity: Film/video/photo/new media, literary/writing/storytelling/poetry,painting/drawing, visual arts/sculptureGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts group, members‟ exhibitionsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality: Ballymun, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11“WE ARE”:A group <strong>for</strong> established artists or those wishing to establish orpractice. Our policy is to be active locally and influence artsdecisions.Group Name: The ArkContact Name: Reception DeskAddress:The Ark Cultural Centre <strong>for</strong> Children, 11a Eustace Street, TempleBar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6707788Fax: 01-6707758Email:boxoffice@ark.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.ark.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Programmes all year roundMain Activity: An extensive range of children‟s arts activit<strong>ie</strong>sGroup Type: Venue/arts centre, children‟s cultural centreRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Temple Bar“WE ARE”:A cultural centre <strong>for</strong> children‟s programmes. We promote and hostcultural work which is by children, <strong>for</strong> children and about children.Group Name:Contact Name:Rathgar Active Retirement AssociationLily Carolan (Secretary)59
Address: 52 Grosvenor Road, Rathgar, <strong>Dublin</strong> 6Phone: 01- 4976931Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Twice weekly (Tuesday and Friday)Main Activity: Painting/drawing, sports, cards, ScrabbleGroup Type: Older people‟s arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Rathgar“WE ARE”:An active retirement association which includes in its activit<strong>ie</strong>spainting, drawing, flower arranging etc. On the second Tuesday ofeach month we have a talk <strong>for</strong> example on wildlife or history. Wearrange group outings to the theatre, art galler<strong>ie</strong>s and visit gardensand places of interest, usually by coach.Group Name: Whitefriar/Aung<strong>ie</strong>r Area <strong>Community</strong> CouncilContact Name: Brigid RuaneAddress: 74c Mercer House, Mercer Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 087-2940735Email:community@iol.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: The Base (same as above)Meetings:WeeklyMain Activity: An extensive range of arts activit<strong>ie</strong>s including: dance, film, literary,music and paintingGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Whitefriar/Aung<strong>ie</strong>r Street area“WE ARE”:A group that runs a ser<strong>ie</strong>s of ongoing courses, workshops andactivity groups <strong>for</strong> members of our community in theWhitefriar/Aung<strong>ie</strong>r Street area.Group Name: Tromcheile LtdContact Name: Angela MorganAddress: c/o CDC Bunratty Drive, Coolock, <strong>Dublin</strong> 17Phone: 01-8477957 or 087-1374814Fax: 01-8477957Email:tromcheileltd@eircom.netMeeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:DailyMain Activity: Var<strong>ie</strong>ty of arts activit<strong>ie</strong>s including: crafts, dance/movement andpainting.Group Type: Youth arts group, community artsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Coolock/Raheny“WE ARE”:A community employment project and have 28 participants with us atpresent. We facilitate art/crafts activit<strong>ie</strong>s <strong>for</strong> primary school children.Group Name: Age & OpportunityContact Name: The SecretaryAddress: Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, <strong>Dublin</strong> 9Phone: 01-8057709Email:ageandop@m<strong>ie</strong>.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.olderinireland.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Various venues used from time to time <strong>for</strong> individual eventsMeetings:Not applicable60
Main Activity:Group Type:Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:Bealtaine <strong>Arts</strong> Festival which celebrates creativity in older ageAll art <strong>for</strong>ms included in “Bealtaine”Not applicableNationallyA group coordinating Bealtaine, the national arts festival celebratingcreativity in older age, which runs each May.Group Name: Ballymun <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> FactoryContact Name: Stewart Dow<strong>ie</strong>Address: 304 Balcurris Road, Ballymun, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8579280Fax: 01-8427659Email:braveart@eircom.netMeeting Venue: Same as above plus various other venues depending on projectMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: All arts activit<strong>ie</strong>s including circus/street entertainment, painting, visualartsGroup Type: Encompasses all typesRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Ballymun/Finglas“WE ARE”: A training and community support service. Age restricted up to 22but with older voluntary engagements.Group Name: Blue DrumContact Name: Gillian KeoganAddress: The Outreach Centre, Clonshaugh Drive, Priorswood, <strong>Dublin</strong> 17Phone: 01-8771446Fax: 01-8479392Email:info@bluedrum.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.bluedrum.<strong>ie</strong>Main Activity: All art <strong>for</strong>msGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts groupRecruiting:Not recruiting membersLocality:Nationwide but based in Coolock“WE ARE”:An arts specialist support agency and provide support in creativemethodolog<strong>ie</strong>s to community groups and family resource centres.Group Name: IntroArtContact Name: Anthony NewsomeAddress: Abbey House, 15-17 Abbey Street Upper, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8727930Fax: 01-8727065Email:introart@iol.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.introart.comMain Activity: All art <strong>for</strong>msGroup Type: Disability arts services, arts group <strong>for</strong> people with special needsRecruiting:Not applicableLocality:Nationwide“WE ARE”:A registered charity working to promote, support and train people intoquality mainstream arts services.Group Name:Contact Name:Pavee Point Travellers‟ CentreBrendan O‟Caolain61
Address: 46 North Great Charles Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8780255Fax: 01-8742626Email:culture@pavee.iol.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.paveepoint.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:Open dailyMain Activity: All arts activit<strong>ie</strong>s including crafts, film, literary and poetryGroup Type: Culture and heritage group, resource organisation, community artsgroupRecruiting:Not recruiting membersLocality:“WE ARE”:<strong>Dublin</strong> wideA traveller culture heritage group working in the area of traditionaltraveller cultural practice and contemporary re-interpretation of this.Group Name: St Mary‟s Hospital <strong>Arts</strong> GroupContact Name: Catherine LawlorAddress: Activity Department, St Mary‟s Hospital, Phoenix Park, <strong>Dublin</strong> 20Phone: 01-6778132Fax: 01-6250450Meeting Venue: Same as aboveMeetings:WeeklyMain Activity: A range of activit<strong>ie</strong>s including dance, music, painting and dramaGroup Type: Older people‟s arts group, arts group <strong>for</strong> people with special needsRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Chapelizod“WE ARE”:A ward in a 322 bed hospital caring <strong>for</strong> older people. We have adrama group, four art groups, yoga group, choral group andmovement groups based in different units. Access to andparticipation in these groups enhances our pat<strong>ie</strong>nts‟ lives, provides acreative learning environment and encourages interaction,communication and general involvement.Group Name: United <strong>Arts</strong> ClubContact Name: Margo BanksAddress: 3 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-6611411Fax: 01-6617292Email:office@dublinarts.comWeb:www.dublinarts.comOpen:DailyMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytelling/poetry, theatre/drama/puppetry, visual artsOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: Private arts clubRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Fitzwilliam Street“WE ARE”:A group founded in 1907 providing a centre <strong>for</strong> people interested inpainting, drama, literature, music and good conversation. Also servesas a social club and winter dining venue.Group Name: Finglas Historical Soc<strong>ie</strong>tyContact Name: Anthony SmullenAddress: Finglas Library, Shopping Centre, Jamestown Road, <strong>Dublin</strong> 11Phone: 01-8344906Meeting Venue: Same as above62
Meetings:Main Activity:Group Type:Recruiting:Locality:“WE ARE”:Last Monday of every month 7.30pmLiterary/writingHeritageCurrently recruiting membersFinglasA group interested in local history in the Finglas area. We organiseoutings to places of historical interest in <strong>Dublin</strong> and sometimesexhibitions.Group Name: Chester Beatty LibraryContact Name: Jenny SiungAddress: Chester Beatty Library, <strong>Dublin</strong> Castle, <strong>Dublin</strong> 2Phone: 01-4070750Fax: 01-4070760Email:info@cbl.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.cbl.<strong>ie</strong>Venue Address: Same as aboveMain Activity: MuseumGroup Type: National cultural institutionLocality:<strong>Dublin</strong> city“WE ARE”:A national cultural institution which runs a public programmeincluding lectures, workshops and other activit<strong>ie</strong>s.Group Name: Ballymun ICA GuildContact Name: Mary FinlayAddress: 113 Iveragh Road, Gaeltacht Park, Whitehall, <strong>Dublin</strong> 9Phone: 01-8378409Meeting Venue: St Michael‟s Special School, Ballymun RoadMeetings:Twice monthlyMain Activity: Literary/writing/storytelling/poetry, painting/drawing, crafts/textilesGroup Type: Older people‟s arts groupRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Beaumont/Santry/Ballymun/Whitehall“WE ARE”:A writers‟ group/book club. We write and produce plays <strong>for</strong>competitions. We also have a craft section that designs and makes arange of items including clothes and wall hangings. Our art sectionengages in sketching classes, also oils and acrylics.Group Name: Henr<strong>ie</strong>tta Adult and <strong>Community</strong> Education Photography ClassesContactValer<strong>ie</strong> BoweAddress: 8-9 Henr<strong>ie</strong>tta Street, <strong>Dublin</strong> 1Phone: 01-8874129 or 01-8874114Fax: 01-8723486Email:vbowe@stvincentstrust.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.stvincentstrust.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: St Vincent‟s Trust, 8-9 Henr<strong>ie</strong>tta StreetMeetings:Weekly - Thursday 2pm - 4pmMain Activity: Photography, sewing, salsa dancing, music, drumming, drama,flower arrangingOther Activit<strong>ie</strong>s: Personal developmentGroup Type: <strong>Community</strong> arts, venue/arts centreRecruiting:Courses usually begin every September. Contact above <strong>for</strong> brochureor enrolment in<strong>for</strong>mation.Locality: <strong>Dublin</strong> 163
“WE ARE”:A centre <strong>for</strong> adult education and personal development. We providea wide and extensive range of arts and drama activit<strong>ie</strong>s. Classesusually take place weekly.Group Name: The BaseContact Name: Gudmund KrogsrudAddress: 1 st Floor, Ballyfermot <strong>Community</strong> Civic Centre, Ballyfermot, <strong>Dublin</strong> 10Phone: 01-6207135Email:gudmund@thebase.<strong>ie</strong>Web:www.thebase.<strong>ie</strong>Meeting Venue: VariousMeetings:Several groups meet weeklyMain Activity: <strong>Arts</strong> activit<strong>ie</strong>s including dance, painting, theatre, drama and visualartsGroup Type: Venue/arts centreRecruiting:Currently recruiting membersLocality:Ballyfermot“WE ARE”:A group catering <strong>for</strong> various activit<strong>ie</strong>s and art <strong>for</strong>ms. Our age groupspans from 0-25 yrs but the main age range is 6-9 yrs. We will havea new facility from early 2007, which will include a “black box”theatre, recording suite and new media suite.64
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