📸 Photos!🧵 Here are some more photos of our wonderful Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery in Sandycove, during the recent Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival.

📸 All photos by Declan Brennan #IAHRFestival #SmashingTimes

Thank you for joining us in celebrating the extraordinary work of human rights defenders in Ireland and around the world, past and present, and the role of the arts and artists in promoting human rights today. ❤️

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🟥 #IAHRFestival What a memorable Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival that was! We would like to extend our immense gratitude to all our festival partners, supporters and artists, and a huge thank you to all who came to all the events. #IAHRFestival

From The Forest to The Ocean, a multidisciplinary exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Hina Khan at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin featuring Visual Art, Photography, Poetry and Film From The Forest to The Ocean is a powerful, new multidisciplinary exhibition at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, D14K3T6, with artists Mary Moynihan and Hina Khan. The exhibition is a stunning collection…

Running until November 2, with free admission at Rathfarnham Castle, From the Forest to the Ocean is inspired by reflections on nature and journeys of interconnectedness and the art of ‘letting go’. #IAHRFestival

The Art of Changemakers Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Aisha Hamdulay at dlr Mill Theatre, Dundrum The Art of Changemakers Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Aisha Hamdulay features photography, poetry, and storytelling and is a visual and poetical reflection on the…

Don't miss The Art of Changemakers Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Aisha Hamdulay at dlr Mill Theatre – running until Sat 25 October

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Don't miss From The Forest to The Ocean – running until November 2 at Rathfarnham Castle. A stunning multidisciplinary exhibition featuring Visual Art, Photography, Poetry and Film. Admission free. #IAHRFestival

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The Way – Mary Moynihan, writer and poet, reciting her poem The Way at unveiling of plaque to remember Deirdre O’Connell (1939-2001), an actor, teacher, director, founding member and Artistic Director of Dublin Focus Theatre from 1967 to 2001, in Pembroke Place, Dublin 2. #IAHRFestival

Smashing Times' Mary Moynihan was delighted to attend the unveiling of a plaque to remember the great Deirdre O’Connell, as part of the 2025 #IAHRFestival

Also present where Joan Bergin, @donnacooney1.bsky.social, S. Higgins, @president.ie M.D. Higgins, Lord Mayor Ray McAdam, Aidan Gillen & more.

Smashing Times: Architecture and Activism. A guided tour and public talk at the Smashing Times Centre for the Arts and Human Rights at 30 Sandycove Road, Dublin In partnership with Open House 2025, Smashing Times offer a guided tour and talk in the new Smashing Times space titled “Architecture and Activism: What values do we embed into the spaces we leave…

Smashing Times: Architecture and Activism. A guided tour and public talk at the Smashing Times Centre for the Arts and Human Rights at 30 Sandycove Road, Dublin

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The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan, live performances at The Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham and the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Sandycove Following a successful international tour to Greece, Germany and Spain, The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan returns to Sandycove for two performances only. The Art of Trees is a live multidisciplinary…

Do not miss The Art of Trees live performance at the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Sandycove! 7.30pm. Book now! #IAHRFestival

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Crafting Stories Together – Creative Multilingual workshops for families with children 3 to 6 years old Join us for a series of creative multilingual workshop for families with children three to six years hosted by Mother Tongues and conducted by artist Margot A. Jones who is a puppeteer, performer and…

On tomorrow at Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre: Crafting Stories Together – Creative Multilingual workshops for families with children 3 to 6 years old #IAHRFestival

The Journey – live performance presented by Clondalkin Tower Drama Group The Journey is a powerful and emotionally charged play exploring themes of migration, survival, betrayal, and resilience presented by Clondalkin Tower Drama Group at the Smashing Times International…

Tomorrow at 3pm at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery – The Journey, live performance presented by Clondalkin Tower Drama Group

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“Incredible show, wonderful performers”. Do not miss The Art of Trees live performances taking place tomorrow at Pearse Museum, (1pm); and at the Smashing Times Centre, Sandycove (7.30pm). With artists Anna Fitzgerald & Aoife Kavanagh.

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Stunning live performance tonight at 7pm – Seo Chugainn na Mná, stories of bravery, sacrifice and love. Book online or tickets at door!

With artists Áine Ní Ghlinn, Rob Harrington, Bláthnaid Daly, Evanne Kilgallon, and Féilim James #IAHRFestival

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Mother City Film Screening and Discussion A screening of the film Mother City and panel discussion on land and housing in Dublin and Cape Town, presented by Front Line Defenders in partnership with Community Action Tenants Union. Exploring…

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The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan, live performances at The Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham and the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Sandycove The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a live multidisciplinary performance reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature – featuring theatre, poetry and ...

Book now for The Art of Trees live performance at Pearse Museum and St Enda's Park! #IAHRFestival

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CAS – Festival Musical Finale Join us for the grand closing celebration of the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival with an unforgettable evening of music, conversation and refreshments.  Enjoy a fantastic and vibrant evening of…

Join us for the grand closing celebration of the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival with an unforgettable evening of music, conversation and refreshments. #IAHRFestival

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Seo Chugainn na Mná – Live Stage Performances in Irish of The Woman is Present: Women’s Stories of World War II translated by Áine Ní Ghlinn. Tickets €15/10. #IAHRFestival

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From Colombia to Ireland - Documentary screening and discussion From Colombia to Ireland is a documentary screening and discussion on human rights, indigenous and farmers' fight for land and life, and Irish corporate responsibility, presented by Extinction…

From Colombia to Ireland is a documentary screening and discussion on human rights, indigenous and farmers’ fight for land and life, and Irish corporate responsibility, presented by Extinction Rebellion Ireland and TCD Environmental Society

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The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a live multidisciplinary performance reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature – featuring theatre, poetry and movement. #IAHRFestival

▶️ Tickets €15/10. Book here: smashingtimes.ie/whats-on/

Irish in Resistance During World War II Multidisciplinary Installation NOTE: *The exhibition will be closed on Thurs 16, Sat 18 and Sun 19 October while festival events take place in the space*Irish in Resistance during World War II is a multidisciplinary installation fe...

Please note the Irish in Resistance During World War II Multidisciplinary Installation is closed on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday as the space is being used for other events. #IAHRFestival

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Don't miss The Art of Trees – live performances this week Thursday 16 October, 10am; 12pm. Friday 17 October, 10am; 12pm. Saturday 18 October, 1pm. #IAHRFestival

▶️ Tickets €15/10. Book here: smashingtimes.ie/event/

CAS – Festival Musical Finale Join us for the grand closing celebration of the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival with an unforgettable evening of music, conversation and refreshments.  Enjoy a fantastic and vibrant evening of…

Join us this Sunday for a wonderful evening of music with CAS and enjoy a unique celebration of music, chat and refreshments for the closing event of the annual Irish Arts and Human Rights festival. Doors open 6.30. Tickets €15/10. #IAHRFestival

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Five Books That Could Save Your Life – panel discussion highlighting tactics and risks associated with coercive control Domestic Abuse experts from Haven Horizons, Belfast and Lisburn Women’s Aid, and Reclaim the Agenda examine the destructive impact of coercive control and discuss ‘Five Books That Could Save Your…

Five Books That Could Save Your Life – panel discussion highlighting tactics and risks associated with coercive control

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🎙️ The Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show – Special Festival Broadcast, today at 6-7pm on Dublin South FM. Enjoy a special broadcasts featuring interviews, chat and discussion on all things arts and human rights #IAHRFestival

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From The Forest to The Ocean, powerful multidisciplinary exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Hina Khan, at Rathfarnham Castle, inspired by physical landscapes and the interconnectedness of life from forests to the ocean. #IAHRFestival

Runs until 2 Nov. Admission free. More: smashingtimes.ie

Seo Chugainn na Mná – Live Stage Performances in Irish of The Woman is Present: Women’s Stories of World War II translated by Áine Ní Ghlinn Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality are delighted to commission award-winning writer Áine Ní Ghlinn to translate into Irish the original highly successful stage script The Wo...

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With artists Áine Ní Ghlinn, Rob Harrington, Bláthnaid Daly, Evanne Kilgallon and Féilim James #IAHRFestival

On tomorrow! Don't miss Queen Dragon live performance at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery! Queen Dragon is gig theatre by multidisciplinary artist Deirdre Murphy – song, movement, spoken word, and monologue #IAHRFestival

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The Art of Trees – live performances this week at the Pearse Museum, Wednesday to Saturday. Tickets €15/10 #IAHRFestival

▶️ Wednesday 15, 10am; 12pm.
▶️ Thursday 16, 10am; 12pm.
▶️ Friday 17, 10am; 12pm.
▶️ Saturday 18, 1pm.

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Humanism in The Arts with Ed Byrne – An online talk hosted by the Humanist Association of Ireland Humanism in the Arts with Ed Byrne is an online talk hosted by the Humanist Association of Ireland featuring acclaimed Irish comedian, presenter and actor Ed Byrne. The event takes place online on…

Humanism in The Arts with Ed Byrne – An online talk hosted by the Humanist Association of Ireland and acclaimed Irish comedian, presenter and actor Ed Byrne #IAHRFestival Link to listen and more information: