Totally Dublin

19/08/2026

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Dublin Nightlife, Events, Culture and Restaurants

18/08/2026

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18/08/2026

Culture Night Dublin has just launched its program.. Something for everyone!

12/08/2026

On the hunt for somewhere to soak up the last stretch of summer? Bolands Mills is throwing open its doors this Saturday August 15th for Chill at the Mill, a free, all-ages neighbourhood block party.

Running from 12pm to 6pm, the one-day celebration is set to turn the newly restored historic site into one big summer hangout, bringing together families, friends and neighbours for an afternoon of music, food, and games.

The soundtrack comes courtesy of Graham Smyth January Winters ⚡DJ and Dublin-based DJ 𝐒𝐀𝐙 while away from the dancefloor National Performing Arts School - NPAS hosts a children’s disco from 12pm to 3pm in The Factory space. 𝑅𝐸𝐹𝑂𝑅𝑀𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁 | 𝑅𝐸𝐹𝑂𝑅𝑀𝐸𝑅 𝑃𝐼𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐸𝑆 • 𝑇𝐸𝐴𝐶𝐻𝐸𝑅 𝑇𝑅𝐴𝐼𝑁𝐼𝑁𝐺 then takes over from 3pm to 6pm with beginner-friendly Pilates classes for anyone looking to balance the block-party energy with a little movement.

All this and a dedicated play area, festival face painting, mini-golf and an ice cream van, with food and drink options dotted throughout the site. Organisers are already advising visitors to come hungry, bring the kids and prepare for them to refuse to leave. See ya there!

11/08/2026

“For this many people to drag themselves out of bed, early in the morning, in an unreliable Irish climate just shows how much these spaces are needed.”

We talk to some of those creating spaces in the city and its environs where people can gather to forge connections and build communities based on shared interests

Images: Ben Selmi, Tadgh O’Brien

07/08/2026

The World’s Largest Floating Book Fair Is Returning to Dublin This August.

The MV Logos Hope will open its doors to the public from 9–16 August 2026, offering visitors the chance to explore thousands of books, meet an international volunteer crew, and experience life aboard one of the world’s most unusual vessels.

The Dublin visit marks a return to the capital for Logos Hope, following a previous visit in 2009 that saw thousands of people step aboard.

Visitors will also have an opportunity to take part in a number of special onboard events during the ship’s stay in Dublin.

Entry costs €2 per person, with free admission for children under 12 and adults aged 65 and over. More info: www.om.org/ie/dublin

05/08/2026

Looking for a family day out this August? Kids go free all month at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum The Irish Emigration Museum.

Discover Ireland’s incredible emigration story through interactive exhibits in the heart of Dublin. For further details and to book see www.epicchq.com

30/07/2026

“The (Leche) Caramel Flan here is of course a legacy of the 16th-century Spanish conquest of the archipelago. Kaldero now surely joins Uno Mas and BANG to form a holy trinity of Flaneurs in the city. The dehydrated dilisk that is dusted over this laser-cut slice of set custard is foraged from Baltimore harbour. If any further evidence were needed that this is a kitchen where no corners are cut and no asses halved the dish is finished with a planing of Asín tibuók salt. Referred to as ‘dinosaur egg’ due to its smooth ovoid appearance it is a vanishingly rare foodstuff made only by a few families of the Boholano people and involves filtering sea-water through the ashes of burnt coconut husks. Few desserts are so anointed and fewer still are so deserving.

The prices feel eminently reasonable for cooking of this level and the service is a joy, attentive and eager to share. On my way up the stairs I inquire of another exiting diner whether he enjoyed his dinner. He nods and returns the query before introducing himself as Mr Castillo senior and telling us that he’s glad we enjoyed his son’s cooking. He has much to be proud of. Kaldero is an invitation to experience and explore a food culture that draws from myriad directions, each freighted with history and meaning.”

Words: Conor Stevens
📷 Killian Broderick

29/07/2026

“We never thought we would come into a room like this and be in front of you people. It’s been an amazing thing…. This is amazing. Make art.”
Glen Hansard, 2008.

28/07/2026

“Museum accreditation is a landmark moment for Photo Museum Ireland . The culmination of years of dedicated work by our team and board, past and present, it is a profound validation of our commitment to Irish photography.”

Photo Museum Ireland has become the first dedicated photography institution in Ireland to achieve full accreditation under the Museum Standards Programme of Ireland (MSPI), marking a significant milestone for the organisation and for the recognition of photography as an important part of Ireland’s cultural heritage.

The accreditation recognises Photo Museum Ireland’s commitment to excellence in collections care, governance, public engagement and long-term stewardship. It also strengthens the museum’s position as Ireland’s leading centre for contemporary photography, supporting artists while preserving important photographic work for future generations.

The museum achieved this milestone just three years after establishing its collection, ahead of the typical five-year timeline associated with the accreditation process. An impressive achievement by any standards, the accreditation marks a significant step forward in the museum’s mission to champion photography, preserve Ireland’s photographic record and ensure contemporary photographic practice remains accessible to audiences today and in the future.🙌🙌