A Message from our Chairperson
Thursday 30th
Colour in the Liberties
Meath Street Traders
Colour in some familiar faces from the Liberties. Download and print the pdf here or find printed versions in local shops. Colour in your masterpieces, take a pic and share them online with the hashtag #libertiesfestival2020 We can't wait to see what you create! Big shout out to Kathleen and David for providing the inspiration for these pictures.
The Liberty Stations
Smock Alley
7pm
Watch here
Thomas Court
Introducing the streets of the city inspired by the voices of Josie from Gray Street and Ann from Thomas Court
The Liberty Stations is a newly commissioned theatre piece based on life in the Liberties. Three short video pieces have been made for this years festival with a view to expanding the engagement for 2021.
Supported by The Liberties Festival & Smock Alley Theatre
Performed by Clare Barrett & Sorcha Fox
Written by Veronica Coburn
Music Composition by Debra Salem
The text of this piece was inspired by 'Ghost Hares' a SDCC Public Art 'In Context 4 - In Our Time Commission 2019. The songs were written as part of 'Ghost Hares'. 'Ghost Hares' was supported by The Civic Theatre & RUA RED.
Our Liberties
Robert Emmet Community Development Project
Have a listen to the stories of the Liberties in this project created by the Robert Emmet centre. Walk the streets of the Liberties from the comfort of your own home as we are brought down memory lane with some of the communities most treasured members!
If you cannot view the Soundcloud player below or have pops up blocked - please listen on the Soundcloud website here
Teeling Virtual Tour
Teeling Distillery
Come explore the Teeling Distillery! Located in the heart of the historic Liberties, against the backdrop of a city steeped in whiskey history, the Teeling Whiskey Distillery opened its doors in 2015 as the first new distillery in Dublin for over 125 years. Once home to over 37 distilleries, Dublin is no stranger to the craft of whiskey making and we are proud to have brought the tradition of distilling back into the heart of Dublin city centre with the opening of our distillery.
Teelings have also offered a 2 for 1 discount on all physical tours using the code LIBERTIES2020
Soon is Now
Guinness Storehouse
It's the final month of the Creatives Against Covid exhibition a the Guinness Storehouse. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Creatives Against Covid-19 project invited submissions from around the world to explore interpretations of the word ‘SOON’. This word inspired a sense of optimism, unity, hope and patience that struck a chord around the world – and the result was a collection of hundreds of pieces of art that truly captured a moment in time. See a selection of these works in the exhibition Soon is Now.
Friday 31st
Colour in the Liberties
Meath Street Traders
Colour in some familiar faces from the Liberties. Download and print the pdf here or find printed versions in local shops. Colour in your masterpieces, take a pic and share them online with the hashtag #libertiesfestival2020 We can't wait to see what you create! Big shout out to Kathleen and David for providing the inspiration for these pictures.
Get Crafty!
At home
11am
Looking for something for little ones this bank holiday weekend? We've got just the thing! Join artist Ciara Harrison as she shows you step by step how to make some simple creative binoculars from materials in your home.
Watch here
The Blue Rinse Ball
At home
3pm
The Liberties Festival's most favoured event returns this year…online! Please note that this is a closed event for local community groups and local residents.
Teeling Virtual Tour
Teeling Distillery
Come explore the Teeling Distillery! Located in the heart of the historic Liberties, against the backdrop of a city steeped in whiskey history, the Teeling Whiskey Distillery opened its doors in 2015 as the first new distillery in Dublin for over 125 years. Once home to over 37 distilleries, Dublin is no stranger to the craft of whiskey making and we are proud to have brought the tradition of distilling back into the heart of Dublin city centre with the opening of our distillery.
Teelings have also offered a 2 for 1 discount on all physical tours using the code LIBERTIES2020
Soon is Now
Guinness Storehouse
It's the final month of the Creatives Against Covid exhibition a the Guinness Storehouse. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Creatives Against Covid-19 project invited submissions from around the world to explore interpretations of the word ‘SOON’. This word inspired a sense of optimism, unity, hope and patience that struck a chord around the world – and the result was a collection of hundreds of pieces of art that truly captured a moment in time. See a selection of these works in the exhibition Soon is Now.
The Liberty Stations
Smock Alley
7pm
Watch here
Play
A glimpse at childhood past and present.
The Liberty Stations is a newly commissioned theatre piece based on life in the Liberties. Three short video pieces have been made for this years festival with a view to expanding the engagement for 2021.
Supported by The Liberties Festival & Smock Alley Theatre
Performed by Clare Barrett & Sorcha Fox
Written by Veronica Coburn
Music Composition by Debra Salem
The text of this piece was inspired by 'Ghost Hares' a SDCC Public Art 'In Context 4 - In Our Time Commission 2019. The songs were written as part of 'Ghost Hares'. 'Ghost Hares' was supported by The Civic Theatre & RUA RED.
Our Liberties
Robert Emmet Community Development Project
Have a listen to the stories of the Liberties in this project created by the Robert Emmet centre. Walk the streets of the Liberties from the comfort of your own home as we are brought down memory lane with some of the communities most treasured members!
If you cannot view the Soundcloud player below or have pops up blocked - please listen on the Soundcloud website here
Saturday 1st
Colour in the Liberties
Meath Street Traders
Colour in some familiar faces from the Liberties. Download and print the pdf here or find printed versions in local shops. Colour in your masterpieces, take a pic and share them online with the hashtag #libertiesfestival2020 We can't wait to see what you create! Big shout out to Kathleen and David for providing the inspiration for these pictures.
Yoga Flow with Yoga Kitchen (Live Online)
Yoga Kitchen Francis Street
11am
Join Sarah for this 60 minute online open level Yoga class and begin your weekend with a sweet connection to breath, body and spirit. Equal parts nourishing & strengthening, this mid-morning class will give you a shining start to your day.
Our online classes take place using Zoom.
Zoom is an interactive meeting space, through which you can take a live class with a Yoga Kitchen teacher. Students with a web camera on will be seen by the teacher while they practice and receive feedback, as if the instructor was right there in their living room. Also, by the class being live, students can interact with the teacher and with each other as though they were all practicing in the same room. We know that a real class is ideal and we will try to make this one feel as close to real as possible.
How it works:
Once enrolled in the online class you will need to setup Zoom on your computer or phone. Zoom is compatible with almost all major devices such as PCs, Macs, iPads, Android devices and more.
You book the class on Mindbody (our booking platform) as normal. 20 minutes ahead of class start time, you’ll be emailed a link to join the class! Booking will close 30 minutes ahead of class start time.
The Liberty Stations
Smock Alley
7pm
Watch here
Gray Street
As the sun sets on the Liberties Ann and Josie's voices round out the day.
The Liberty Stations is a newly commissioned theatre piece based on life in the Liberties. Three short video pieces have been made for this years festival with a view to expaning the engagement for 2021.
Supported by The Liberties Festival & Smock Alley Theatre
Performed by Clare Barrett & Sorcha Fox
Written by Veronica Coburn
Music Composition by Debra Salem
The text of this piece was inspired by 'Ghost Hares' a SDCC Public Art 'In Context 4 - In Our Time Commission 2019. The songs were written as part of 'Ghost Hares'. 'Ghost Hares' was supported by The Civic Theatre & RUA RED.
Our Liberties
Robert Emmet Community Development Project
Have a listen to the stories of the Liberties in this project created by the Robert Emmet centre. Walk the streets of the Liberties from the comfort of your own home as we are brought down memory lane with some of the communities most treasured members!
If you cannot view the Soundcloud player below or have pops up blocked - please listen on the Soundcloud website here
Teeling Virtual Tour
Teeling Distillery
Come explore the Teeling Distillery! Located in the heart of the historic Liberties, against the backdrop of a city steeped in whiskey history, the Teeling Whiskey Distillery opened its doors in 2015 as the first new distillery in Dublin for over 125 years. Once home to over 37 distilleries, Dublin is no stranger to the craft of whiskey making and we are proud to have brought the tradition of distilling back into the heart of Dublin city centre with the opening of our distillery.
Teelings have also offered a 2 for 1 discount on all physical tours using the code LIBERTIES2020
Book Now
Soon is Now
Guinness Storehouse
It's the final month of the Creatives Against Covid exhibition a the Guinness Storehouse. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Creatives Against Covid-19 project invited submissions from around the world to explore interpretations of the word ‘SOON’. This word inspired a sense of optimism, unity, hope and patience that struck a chord around the world – and the result was a collection of hundreds of pieces of art that truly captured a moment in time. See a selection of these works in the exhibition Soon is Now.