Libraries across the country are joining first Fortnight to shine a spotlight on mental health-books during the month of January. From factual books to brilliants works of fiction and helpful infor...

We are all individuals with our own strengths and we all live in communities together. At this workshop for young writers aged 10 and 12, participants are invited to consider the themes of what mak...

Dodging The Rain is an online poetry journal that showcases poetry to the world. Its poetry often portrays and discusses various aspects of mental health so DTR’s editorial team and regular contrib...

‘Time to be dazzled and the heart to lighten.’ As part of this year’s First Fortnight Festival we are delighted to host a very special online event exploring mindfulness in Seamus Heaney’s poetry....

Workshops inspired by the meditative nature of Origami which is a great artform for mindfulness and being in the present moment. Inspired by the Story of Sadako Sasaki and the 1,000 Crane Birds. Ar...

Come along to a wonderful exhibition of Origami Cranes by various youth groups who have collaborated with Visual Artist Rebecca Lyons. This exhibition Opening will be online through Zoom. Availab...

As a weaver the sense of touch is of great importance as it helps determine what is the best yarn to use, is the yarn giving us the right feel, and weight for the finished product. However, touch i...

When the young woman allows her father to cut her hands off with a silver axe, she thinks she is doing it for the best. And then when she meets the Prince and he buys her a pair of magic silver han...

The Dublin Story Slam is delighted to be teaming up with Volunteer Ireland to bring you a selection of true personal stories inspired by the one thing we all need right now, Community. Hosted by co...

The event will focus on the power of words and take the format of a workshop. The workshop will open with a small discussion on mental health and give some perspectives from the facilitators. A ran...

Full Circle works with the various tools of Playback Theatre to put all the different aspects of mental life onto the stage, where it is shown in a theatrical, entertaining and often healing way. T...

This year’s edition of Cistin is very special. Filmed by firelight in Arthurs Pub, we invite people to enjoy this Cistin of songs and stories from the comfort of your very own Cistin.