Children

Morton Academy School of Irish Dancing

Morton Academy School of Irish Dancing

Nestled within our thriving communities, the Morton Academy School of Irish Dancing offers a unique and vibrant opportunity for the young to connect with Ireland’s rich cultural heritage through the art of dance. Founded by the passionate and experienced dance teacher, Joan Redmond

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‘Run Kids Run’

‘Run Kids Run’

Over 1000 kids and parents packed out Clanna Gael GAA Club for the inaugural Dublin Run Kids Run event last May, with Olympic Gold medallist Kellie Harrington and Irish Rugby legend Gordon D’Arcy in attendance to inspire the young runners. Run Kids Run is a social impact initiative

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Anyone for Padel?

Anyone for Padel?

Irish company Druid Padel is on a mission to bring padel to the masses. In a collaboration with SPORTSCO, the facility now hosts two immaculate outdoor courts, available to new and existing members. Padel is typically played in doubles on an enclosed court that’s smaller than a tennis court.

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SPORTSCO Summer Camp: A Summer of Fun, Fitness and Friendship

SPORTSCO Summer Camp: A Summer of Fun, Fitness and Friendship

Looking for an action-packed summer camp where your child can stay active, make friends, and have fun? SPORTSCO Summer Camp powered by The Leisure Experts, is the perfect choice! Running for eight weeks throughout the summer holidays, our engaging and active

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A Little Girl, a lot of Heart

A Little Girl, a lot of Heart

This is ten year old Elsie Redmond from Irishtown.
Elsie has a hobby of making bracelets from little clay beads, she sits for hours being creative and loves nothing more than getting a request for a personalised bracelet. They come packed in a small mesh bag

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Easter Event for all the Family

Easter Event for all the Family

On Easter Saturday April 19th 2025 get ready for a whimsical wonderland adventure at the Easter Eggscapade, hosted by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and taking place at the picturesque Blackrock Park from 1pm to 5pm. Celebrating Easter with an enchanting Alice in Wonderland theme

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Calling all Local Voices: Show us Your Talent for Bloomsday

Calling all Local Voices: Show us Your Talent for Bloomsday

Ringsend and District Historical Society will hold its Bloomsday festival from 12th – 16th June. A full programme of events will soon be announced but the opening event is the writers event which once again will be a competition open to both adults and children with voucher prizes of €200, €100, and €75

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Embark on ‘A Journey Through Time’ as Wild Lights Returns to Dublin Zoo

Embark on ‘A Journey Through Time’ as Wild Lights Returns to Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo has unveiled the theme of this year’s award-winning night-time event, Wild Lights: ‘A Journey Through Time’. There’s something for all ages, from the youngest dinosaur experts to older history buffs! Visitors will travel billions of years back in time, all the way to the big bang.

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Irish Girl Guides selected as an SDG Champion for the 2024-25 Programme

Irish Girl Guides selected as an SDG Champion for the 2024-25 Programme

The Department of the Environment, Climate, and Communications has selected Irish Girl Guides (IGG) as one of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Champions for the 2024-25 Programme. As a youth-driven organisation with our members at the heart of all decision-making,

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Plaque Unveiled: The “Patriotic Children’s Treat”

Plaque Unveiled: The “Patriotic Children’s Treat”

On 29th June 2024 Dublin City Council hosted a ‘Picnic in the Park’ to mark the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the Patriotic Children’s Treat, which took place in Clonturk Park on 1st July 1900. Present at the unveiling were such distinguished guests as Deputy Lord Mayor

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