Richmond Barracks

23/06/2026

We're delighted to announce that vendor applications are now open for our Harvest and Winter Fairs, 2026.

Our Harvest Fair is taking place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September from 11 am to 5 pm. The closing date for applications is Friday 31 July.

Our Winter Fair is taking place on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November from 11 am to 4 pm. The closing date for applications is Sunday 13 September.

We’re looking for a range of vendors that will showcase sustainable food, products and crafts. Our fairs are a great opportunity for small businesses, crafters, creators, producers and social enterprises to show off their work and ideas.

If you would like to sell your goods at one of our fairs, you can find all the details including application forms at richmondbarracks.ie/news

Here’s what a vendor from one of our previous fairs said:

“The event was very well organised, with great communication from the team and a lovely, welcoming atmosphere throughout the day. Visitor turnout was excellent, and there was a real interest in supporting small businesses... We would highly recommend this fair to anyone considering taking part and would be delighted to return in the future.”

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22/06/2026

There was lots of talent on display at our Summer Solstice Fair over the weekend ☀️🎨 🧶 🎭 🌸

Thanks to everyone who visited. It was lovely to see so many of our friends and neighbours for a day of creativity and connection.

Our Culture Connects programme runs year-round at Richmond Barracks and we have lots of creative and cultural workshops, talks and tours coming up. Don’t forget, you are always welcome to come visit the garden at any time during our opening hours. See richmondbarracks.ie for more information.

We hope to see you soon!

20/06/2026

Try something new at the Richmond Barracks Summer Solstice Fair this weekend!

Here’s a list of our free creative and cultural workshops that you can take part in. There are different schedules for Saturday and Sunday.

To take part in these workshops you can book a place at our reception desk 30 minutes before the workshop takes place. To help you plan your day, we have listed when booking opens for each one.

Each of our workshops is led by an experienced artist from the Culture Connects programme, which runs year-round at Richmond Barracks.

Come along to:

🎨 Try out all sorts of arts and crafts at our free workshops
🎭 Enjoy live music and activities in the garden
📖 Visit Inchicore Library
🎀 Browse seasonal crafts and products from designers and makers
😋 Purchase food and drinks
📷 Go on a local guided history tour

Richmond Barracks is in Inchicore, D08 YY05. It is near the Goldenbridge Luas stop and on Dublin Bus Routes 13, 68, G1, G2. A Dublin Bikes stand is close by.

The building is accessible, with parking for bikes and for buggies. Dogs are also welcome.

Feel free to bring your picnic blanket!

ID: A list of workshops with times. All information can be found at richmondbarracks.ie/summerfair26 or you can see the link in our bio.

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12/06/2026

Join us next weekend, 20 and 21 June, for the Richmond Barracks Summer Solstice Fair. There are lots of activities to get involved in!

🗓️ Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June | 11 am to 5 pm
🆓 Free Admission
📍Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Dublin 8 D08 YY05

Come along to:

🎨 Try out all sorts of arts and crafts at our free creative workshops
🪘Give West African dancing or drumming a go with the Big Bang Festival of Rhythm
🎭 Enjoy live music and activities in the garden, including a special rendition of 'The Selfish Giant' told through shadow theatre
📖 Visit Inchicore Library
🎀 Browse seasonal crafts and products from designers and makers
😋 Purchase delicious food and drinks
📷 Go on a local guided walking tour

Feel free to bring your picnic blanket!

Most of our activities are suitable for all ages and are led by experienced artists from our Culture Connects programme, which runs year-round at Richmond Barracks.

For more information visit richmondbarracks.ie/summerfair26

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02/06/2026

Join us in the heart of Inchicore at Richmond Barracks for our Summer Solstice Fair!

It’s taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 20 and 21 June from 11 am to 5 pm.

There will be free creative and cultural workshops for all ages. Seasonal crafts and products will be available to buy along with a variety of food and drink to enjoy.

Admission to the Fair is free. The building is accessible, with safe parking for bikes and for buggies. The Fair is family friendly and dogs are welcome.

You can see more information on our website richmondbarracks.ie/summerfair2026

We hope you can join us!

📍Richmond Barracks is in Inchicore, Dublin 8 D08 YY05. It is near the Goldenbridge Luas Stop and on Dublin Bus Routes 13, G1 and G2. A Dublin Bikes stand is close by.

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21/05/2026

Dublin Tech Week - Community Mapping Workshop

Nobody knows a local area better than the people who live there – that’s why we want to invite residents of Dublin 8 and beyond to a community mapping workshop as part of Dublin Tech Week!

Beginning with a brief introduction to our cultural mapping project, the Dublin Cultural Audit and Map, in this interactive workshop participants will help map their local area, bringing their own experiences to help improve a vital data resource used by researchers, city council and the general public, ensuring the data is accurate and captures the living soul of an area.

Join us in Richmond Barracks on Friday 29 May at 11.00am. For more information and to sign up for the workshop, visit our website richmondbarracks.ie/whats-on

20/05/2026

F2 Centre this Saturday 👏

A Thriving City For All Festival 2026 🎉
Join Fatima Groups United for a vibrant day of culture, creativity, and community!
📅 Saturday 23rd May 2026
📍 F2 Centre, 3 Reuben Plaza, Rialto, Dublin 8
Enjoy a fantastic programme of workshops including:
🎨 Ukrainian Art
🖌️ Arabic Calligraphy
🧘 Sound Bath
🧵 Palestinian Embroidery (Tatreez)
💃 Palestinian Dance (Dabke)
✨ Places are limited for all sessions – booking is required to attend.
📧 Register now by emailing: [email protected]
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience art, culture and connection in a welcoming space for all.

20/05/2026

Today is World Bee Day! 🍯🐝🌸

Here at Richmond Barracks we’re delighted to have two colonies of the native Irish black bee in our beehive at the moment.

Our Eco-Gardener Polly makes sure there are plenty of spots in the garden for all kinds of bees to pollinate.

You can read more about biodiversity in our garden, including a note from Polly about what is happening in the garden at the moment. You can also find out about getting involved in our community garden or taking part in an eco-gardening workshop https://www.richmondbarracks.ie/news/eco-gardening-biodiversity-spring2026/

Ask at our reception desk for biodiversity worksheets for children where they can find lots of fun bee facts and do bee-related puzzles and colouring!

And remember, you are always welcome to come visit the garden at any time during our opening hours, Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, with a later opening time on Wednesdays until 8 pm.

Let’s celebrate our pollinators! 🐝

ID: Bees pollinating on flowers, and the Richmond Barracks garden.

16/05/2026

We are celebrating Drawing Day today here at Richmond Barracks with our Drawing with Nature Family Workshop.

We’ve been exploring different ways to draw and make marks with nature such as branches, reeds, leaves, grass and found objects with artist and illustrator Enagh Farrell.

To see all of our upcoming workshops at Richmond Barracks visit richmondbarracks.ie/whats-on or go to through the link in our bio.

Richmond Barracks is located in Inchicore, Dublin 8 D08 YY05.