Category Archives: 2012 Events

Phizzfest Booking Office

Paintings by Lena Willryd, Mary Penston, Marie Kinsella and Rachel McBride   Opening Times:  Weekdays 2pm – 6pm  Weekends 12 noon – 6pmContinue Reading

Joan (2009) 24:19 mins A screening by ANU’s artistic director Owen Boss

Joan (2009) 24:19 mins A screening by ANU’s artistic director Owen Boss

September 8th and 9th, 2012. 7-9pm As part of ANU’s exploration of the site’s relationship to its once neighbouring convent, artist Owen Boss will screen Joan. In 1947 the artist’s second cousin, Joan Kinsella, entered the enclosed order of the Redemptoristine Nuns on St Alphonsus Road in Drumcondra, Dublin. To this day she remains aContinue Reading

takingtothebed – ANU’s new site specific installation for Phizzfest.

takingtothebed – ANU’s new site specific installation for Phizzfest.

September 8th & 9th, 2012, 7-9pm. Post Show Q+A, Sun 9th with Dir Louise Lowe and company. Admission Free   Anxious they took to the bed. Whispered about in hushed and nervous tones by the women standing on this exact spot as they waited to collect their children from school. Margaret had taken to theContinue Reading

Closing Notes

Closing Notes

To Close Phizzfest 2012.  All Saints Church Choir will be joined by The Peoples College Choir to perform a short program of Choral Works following Evensong.   Evensong 7pm Choral Concert 7.45pm   No booking required. Admission freeContinue Reading

Clash Jam Wallop

Clash Jam Wallop

Clash Jam Wallop, Ireland’s longest running clash tribute band return to phizzfest for yet another year.  This of course has nothing to do with the fact that Davie Frew, a phibsboro native likes to play on his own doorstep – literally. Those who heard them play last time will know what an explosive gig to expectContinue Reading

Traditional Arts Collective Céili Night

Traditional Arts Collective Céili Night

Have you always wanted to do some real Céilí dancing but didn’t know where to go? Or maybe you simply want to relive your halcyon days tearing up the floor at Irish College? Either way, get ready to lay siege on Ennis and knock down the walls of Limerick because here’s your chance. The Traditional ArtsContinue Reading

John Minihan in conversation with Dermot Bolger

John Minihan in conversation with Dermot Bolger

John Minihan on photographing Beckett, Bacon and The Last Wake in Athy. The legendary photographer in conversation with poet Dermot Bolger.Continue Reading

Phizzfest  Poetry Award and Poetry Reading

Phizzfest Poetry Award and Poetry Reading

Announcment of and readings from winners of the Phizzfest Poetry Award 2012. Members of the Prufrock Poetry Group will read a selection of their published work.     No booking required, admission free    Continue Reading

Band Showcase

Band Showcase

This Saturday, 8th September, come along to the Phizzfest Band Showcase. The venue is the Scouts Hall which is at the back of Phibsboro Library. It’s FREE and everyone is welcome. The first band takes to the stage at 4pm so do come along and show your support.Continue Reading

Community Fun Day

Community Fun Day

Phizzfest community day in conjunction with Bohemains Football Club A day for everyone. Come and join us 1pm to 4pm Dalymount Some of the fun  events on the day on our exciting family day are History Ireland Hedge School St. Georges Brass Band Irish Dancing,  Ballet and dancers from the Malayelee Community Reuben the MagicianContinue Reading