Join children’s author Ann Murtagh as she shines a light on the amazing lives of children in the past in her book The Climbing Boys, set in Dublin in 1830. ‘Climbing Boy’ Scholar O’Dare is forced to leave school and work with his brothers cleaning chimneys. He crosses paths with another climbing boy living in dire circumstances. Will Scholar be able to save this boy? This is a story of hardship but also one of friendship and hope.

Dive into the magic of alternative photography in this cyanotype workshop! Learn how to create stunning blue and white prints using sunlight, light-sensitive chemicals, and your own objects or negatives.

Join children’s author Ann Murtagh as she shines a light on the amazing lives of children in the past in her book The Climbing Boys, set in Dublin in 1830. ‘Climbing Boy’ Scholar O’Dare is forced to leave school and work with his brothers cleaning chimneys. He crosses paths with another climbing boy living in dire circumstances. Will Scholar be able to save this boy? This is a story of hardship but also one of friendship and hope.

Learn all about Ireland’s biodiversity, ecosystems, food webs, and animals in this fun workshop. Find out how people can protect the natural environment around them.

Learn all about Ireland’s biodiversity, ecosystems, food webs, and animals in this fun workshop. Find out how people can protect the natural environment around them.

Howth’s 3rd and final music festival of 2025, Howth Roots and Blues Festival takes place from Aug 8-10th across 7 venues and features over 40 artists and 30 free gigs.

Donabate Portrane Summer Festival promises an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, joy, and endless summer vibes.

Unlock your creativity in this block printing workshop using LEGO bricks! Discover how everyday toys can become artistic tools as you design and print bold, colourful patterns on paper. This session covers the basics of block printing.

Delve into the world of fantasy tabletop roleplay with Dungeons & Dragons in Donabate Library.

Join Sarah Sparkles for interactive, fun storytelling-sing songs, meet her puppet friends and help create a unique story and perform some magic.

Join Sarah Sparkles for a fully interactive show for little ones, including singing, dancing and movement.

This workshop is a fun, developmental, musical activity for all children and more specifically children with additional sensory needs. Join us for singing, dancing, listening and instrument playing in a gentle environment.

This workshop is a fun, developmental, musical activity for all children and more specifically children with additional sensory needs. Join us for singing, dancing, listening and instrument playing in a gentle environment.

Join award–winning Young Adult author Adiba Jaigirdar for a creative writing workshop, perfect for beginners or aspiring authors. You will learn writing tips and participate in a dynamic workshop with the author of Four Eids and a Funeral, Rani Choudhury Must Die, The Henna Wars and more.