Calling all children and the wonderful adults who care for them.First Fortnight are delighted to be hosting an even bigger number of children and family events than ever across Ireland this January...

Lysis is an audio-visual documentary that will be performed in Dublin, Louth and Kildare during First Fortnight Europe. It is based on the writings of people living with mental health issues and wa...

Just 5 of this years must-see Spoken Word and Poetry Events

Stephanie is a guest music curator for ‘Therapy Sessions’ which will take place in Cork on January 12th.

Our presentation of this festival aims to showcase the vibrancy of modern Ireland with an emphasis on the European community and the benefits of working together. Let’s take a look at how First For...

First Fortnight Europe 2019 Mental Health Art & Culture Festival Programme Over 150 events

We’re thrilled to have songwriter Molly Sterling perform at the launch of the First Fortnight Europe programme this Thursday, 22nd November.

First Fortnight is currently calling for volunteers for our January 2019 festival, when for the first time, we will be hosting the European Mental Health Festival. One of our long-time volunteers, ...

The First Fortnight festival is hosting the European Festival of Mental Health 2019 and so we have been checking out diverse artists from Europe living, working and perfoming here. Otso Kasperi Mie...

AFOG Show is a variety show comprising music, comedy, spoken word and poetry, with a mental health and existential theme throughout. AFOG stands for ‘Another F*ing Opportunity for Growth’ – and the...

RUTH Hunter is a comedian and contributor to the Headstuff site, where she Hunter-gathers (geddit?) fellow comics for friendly online chats. She hosts a regular stand-up night in the Workman’s Club...

FIRST Fortnight’s Sean Cooney is gearing up for the Cycle Against Suicide on April 28 as part of the Mental Health European Network of Sports (MENS) project, an initiative to promote awareness of t...