From Budapest to Brussels, from London to Lisbon, millions of people will be participating in events across Europe to celebrate European Neighbours Day on the 28h of May. And in Dublin it will be no different with activities taking place around the City over a week long period.
Through the Community Development Section, residents have been encouraged to host a wide variety of events to celebrate goodwill, reduce barriers of isolation and develop a better sense of community in our neighbourhoods
Events Taking place *
| Unity & Community Day |
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Venue: St. Patrick’s National School Date: Wednesday, 26th May Time: 1.00pm. |
| Variety Show |
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Venue: Artane/Beaumont Recreation Centre Date: Wednesday 26th May Time: 7.30pm A Variety Show featuring The Artane Band, Maryfield Variety Group, Turnaround, SwiftSkills Hip Hop, Cheerfusion, Kelly Mac and many more great acts will take place at Artane/Beaumont Recreation Centre. |
| ‘Let’s Walk & Talk - Crumlin: The Crooked Glen’ |
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Venue: Meet at Crumlin Area Office Date: Thursday 27th May Time: 2.00pm This historical walking tour will be followed by tea & scones and a recital by the children from St. Agnes Primary school at Father Kitt Court. |
| Neighbours’ Day Intercultural Event |
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Venue: Ringsend & District Community Centre Date: Thursday 27th May Time: From 7.00pm |
| Neighbours Day Soccer Blitz Competition |
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Venue: Cabra Parkside Sports Centre Date: Thursday 27th May Time: 7.00pm The annual Neighbours Day Soccer Blitz/Competition for Boys/Girls aged 10-13yrs old. Event organised by DCC community and sports development staff in partnership with the FAI. |
| Plant Sales |
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Venue: Various Date: Friday 28th May Time: 11.00am. Plant Sales will take place at the following locations: Claremont Estate, North Circular Road, Infirmary Road, Cabra, Royal Canal Park, Cabra Road, Great Western Square, Stoneybatter Sitric Road, Blackhorse Grove. Contact Paul Smyth on 222 7406 for times. |
| ‘Let’s Walk & Talk – Finglas: An Historic & Connected Place’ |
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Venue:Meet at Finglas Civic Centre Date: Friday 28th May Time: 11.00am. Meet at Finglas Civic Centre. To follow the tour, the Finglas Area Office will also be hosting a traditional music session and providing refreshments at Finglas Youth Resource Centre. There will also be various information stands on display at the centre, which will promote services for older people. |
| Drop in Day |
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Venue: Macro Centre Date: Friday 28th May Time:: daytime Macro Senior Citizens will be holding a Drop in Day, serving Tea/Coffee and promoting ‘be a good neighbour’. |
| Finale to Dance Arias |
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Venue: Mansion House (Round Room) Date: Sunday 30th May Time:: 3.00pm a dance & opera extravaganza for over 55s, organised by Dublin City Council and Coiscéim Dance Theatre. |
| ‘Let’s Walk & Talk - Cabra: Ancient Moorlands of Dublin’ |
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Venue: Cabra (Round Room) Date: Sunday 31st May Time:: 12 noon Another suburban ‘Let’s Walk & Talk’ tour with historian, Pat Liddy. |
| Shandon Pitch n’ Putt Club Open Day |
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Venue: Shandon Pitch n Putt Club Date: Wednesday 2nd June Time:: all day Shandon Pitch n’ Putt Club Open Day will take place to celebrate Neighbours Day at the club. |
Find out more.
More events, ranging from street parties to environmental projects to tea parties will also be taking place.
For updates and further information, please contact:
Ronan O’Donnell on 222 3726.
For general information on European Neighbours Day, visit http://www.european-neighbours-day.com/
