Phizzfest Booking Office

The Phizzfest Booking Office will open from Saturday 1st through to Saturday 8th September at 328 NCR, beside St Peter’s Church from 10.00 am – 1.00 pm We will also have a pop-up Booking Office in place for the ‘On the Corner’ gig on Thursday 6th in the former First Active Building, 357 North Circular Road,Continue Reading

Phizzfest Opening Night

Festival Opening and Launch of the Visual Arts TrailContinue Reading

Boat Rally on the Royal Canal

Boat Rally on the Royal Canal

The Royal Canal will be a hive of activity on Saturday afternoon 1st September when 12 – 15 boats travelling west from the Tall Ships event will gather and dock overnight at Shandon.  This will include 4E Barge which will be the last boat to come in.  4E Barge, a fully restored houseboat, dates fromContinue Reading

The Broadstone Branch is postponed and is replaced by ‘Navigations’ (with IMRAMA)

The Broadstone Branch is postponed and is replaced by ‘Navigations’ (with IMRAMA)

‘Navigations’ , (with IMRAMA). Panchord Productions regrets having had to postpone the scheduled performance of ‘The Broadstone Branch’. We hope to perform it in the near future. Meanwhile, we offer some musical entertainment with a navigational theme. ‘Imrama’ is an old Irish word meaning ‘voyage of discovery’. We invite you to join us on aContinue Reading

Lisa Marie Johnson – ‘Beyond the door’

Lisa Marie Johnson – ‘Beyond the door’

Wednesday 5th September, 2-6pm  Phisborough Tower, Phisborough Shopping centre  “Enter at your own risk” This is the second performance by Lisa Marie Johnson who performed “Sucking the bell” at the opening night. Lisa Marie Johnson - studied Theatre in D.I.T. Dublin she has trained in Live Art, is a facilitator for the theatre of the oppressedContinue Reading

Community Barge

Sewing Circle with Phizzfest and friends. Come and join in making craftwork, conversation and a cup of tea. (Over 18s only)Continue Reading

The Local Story of 1916, World War I and World War II

The Local Story of 1916, World War I and World War II

Resident Historian and Author Shane MacThomais will discuss the stories surrounding the men and women of Phibsborough and the surrounding area who were involved in the struggles of 1916, World War I and World War II. Shane MacThomais has been the resident historian and author at Glasnevin Trust for over ten years.  A second-generation historian ShaneContinue Reading

Cat Dowling

Cat Dowling

Cat Dowling has been writing songs for a long-time and has recently come out from the shadows to perform under her own guise. She fronted Alphastates for a number of years. Alphastates were pioneers in what would soon be know as indietronica, mixing an indie grunge guitar sound with the synths and digital beats ofContinue Reading

Lee Harvey’s

Lee Harvey’s

The list of influences tells you much of the story – Ramones-Wire-ATV-Johnny Cash-Jerry Lee-Clash–THE Sonics-THE Saints-13TH Floor Elevators-Link Wray- and the attitude tells you the rest. Punk-Rock with a past………..Continue Reading

Katie Kim

Katie Kim

The words ‘slow’ and ‘ethereal’ get thrown around a lot when talking about Waterford born singer Katie Sullivan and, while accurate, only capture half the story; music can be quiet and hard as nails at the same time, and there is a structure and logic to her songs that transcend mere atmosphere. Two acclaimed albumsContinue Reading

Clara Rose

Clara Rose

‘On the Corner’ Doyles 9.30pm – 10.00 pm Clara Rose (formally Clara Monahan) is a raw, original, Irish Roots musician. Her unique blend of raunchy blues, mesmerising folk and sultry roots are hard found in these troubled times. She was born in Dublin, cut her teeth in the town Maynooth and discovered her roots inContinue Reading

Guitar Workshop

Guitar Workshop

All levels of guitarists catered for. One to one advice as well as an opportunity to work with a group of musicians. Instruments not included. Ages 16+Continue Reading

Dublin Writer’s Forum – Open Mic

Dublin Writer’s Forum – Open Mic

We welcome writers of all genres and styles to read or perform their work. A brief introduction in English would be appreciated if your piece is written in another language. Depending on how many writers turn up on the night, each writer will be allocated a time slot. Whether writers are reading or performing, weContinue Reading

Walk and Talk Bohemian’s History

Walk and Talk Bohemian’s History

A 5 kilometre walk around north city locations associated with the early history of Bohemian FC.  Finishing at Dalymount Park (Members’ Bar) with short talks by club historians.Continue Reading

YogaFest

YogaFest

Phizzfest Yogafest ~ Saturday 8th September This weekend we’re putting the Phizz into Yoga ! As part of the wonderful local Community Arts Festival Phizzfest, iYOGA hosts Yogafest ~ a series of free yoga classes which are open to all ~ including Outdoor Lunchtime Yoga, Kids yoga, Calming Yoga 4 All and Mother & Baby Massage and lots moreContinue Reading

Yoga in the park

Yoga in the park

Lunchtime outdoor yoga class.  This beautiful of Great Western Square has proved a wonderful venue for outdoor yoga.   Booking and further details:contact iYoga Studios 01 8828858Continue Reading

Boat Rides with IWAI

Boat Rides with IWAI

One of the highlights of the Phizzfest  is jaunt on The Royal Canal.  The IWAI are back again to give all you ‘landlubbers’ a chance to enjoy the Royal Canal from the water. The Inland Waterways Association of Ireland is a voluntary body of inland  waterways enthusiasts. We advocate the use, maintenance, protection, restoration and improvement ofContinue Reading

Cruise the Canal with Canadian Canoes

Cruise the Canal with Canadian Canoes

Members of the Irish Canoe Union will take you for a leisurely cruise along the Royal Canal.Continue Reading

Model Raft Race

Model Raft Race

Come to the 6th Lock to see the Model Raft Race at 3pmContinue Reading

History Ireland Hedge School at Dalymount Park

History Ireland Hedge School at Dalymount Park

The Garrison Game In the spirit of hedge schools of yore, where wandering school masters taught pupils in improvised surroundings, this year’s History Ireland Hedge School moves to the home of Irish football, Dalymount Park, for a discussion on the history of the game. Why was it called the ‘garrison game’? What were the circumstancesContinue Reading