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Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality. Promoting human rights, equality and diversity through the arts. Dublin, Ireland. RCN: 20033927 smashingtimes.ie

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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 3h
March and Rally for Justice & in Remembrance – Join the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign as they march from the Bishop Street Courthouse to Guildhall Square on Saturday 10 October 2026. 🟥 Part of the #IAHRFestival, see here: smashingtimes.ie/event/march-...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 7h
Open Wide the Doors: The Power of Conscience and Endurance – Mahvash Sabet. Taking place Oct 10 at the National Bahá’í Centre, this event features extracts and reflections from Mahvash Sabet’s memoir, documenting her imprisonment in Iran 🟥 #IAHRFestival, book here: smashingtimes.ie/event/open-w...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 9h
Presented by Smashing Times and Front Line Defenders, don't miss Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory by Mary Moynihan – Live Performances, October 10 at the Iveagh Gardens. 🟥 Part of the #IAHRFestival, Admission free, book here: smashingtimes.ie/event/memori...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 12h
#IAHRFestival Join the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign as they march from the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin 1 to the Dáil on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 1pm. The march is organised to demand sanctions against the Israeli government. 🟥 smashingtimes.ie/event/nation...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Songs of Empowerment Workshop by Fighting Words for Teenagers 13-17. Song writing workshop with Colm Quearney, Fighting Words, exploring the history and power of songs that have supported human rights movements ✊️ 🟥 Admission free, book here: smashingtimes.ie/event/songs-... #IAHRFestival
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Stories by the Sea – Guided Walk on Stories of Irish Changemakers in History. Join us on Oct 10 for a guided coastal, storytelling walk from the iconic Forty Foot area along the seacoast to the Roger Casement statue in Dun Laoghaire. 🟥 Find out more: smashingtimes.ie/event/storie... #IAHRFestival
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Weight of Return – Multidisciplinary Art Piece featuring Installation and Live Monologue Performance. Taking place at the Smashing Times Centre for the Arts and Equality, this live monologue is presented by Peace Bridges International and Udeido Collective 🟥 smashingtimes.ie/event/the-we...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🎉 Launch night of the Eighth Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival 2026 🤩 All welcome! Smashing Times, Front Line Defenders and a range of partners are delighted to invite you to the opening reception and launch of the eight annual Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival on Friday 9 October, A96V9P1.
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Art, Voice & Human Rights Visual Art Workshop Programme with Hina Khan, Visual Artist, supporting Darndale Human Rights Day. Working with adults from the Golden Years Senior Centre. Presented by #Smashing Times + Creative Places Darndale 🟥 Part of the #IAHRFestival: smashingtimes.ie/event/art-vo...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Through Their Eyes: A Visual Exhibition on Avoidable and Preventable Blindness, by Sightsavers Ireland. 🟥 Part of the #IAHRFestival, find out more and book now: smashingtimes.ie/event/throug... #IAHRFestival #IrishArts #SmashingTimes #HumanRights
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The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon @artscouncilireland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
New opportunity! We're currently accepting applications for the following role: 🔹 Participatory Arts Support Manager Read more about the role and apply ➡️ artscouncil.ie/careers/participatory-arts-support-manager/
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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We're delighted to announce the shortlisted titles for the 2026 PEN Heaney Prize with partners @englishpen.bsky.social & @seamusheaneyestate.bsky.social The winner will be announced, 1st December at the Howard Assembly Rooms, Leeds in partnership with @nationalpoetrycentre. Tkts www.englishpen.org
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Irish Modern Dance Theatre /John Scott @imdtjohnscott.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
HYPERACTIVE is at Mermaid Arts Centre, September 30th. One night only
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
HYPERACTIVE by Irish Modern Dance Theatre ⚡️ A high-energy dance work for virtuosic male dancers, combining street-dance energy with Broadway, jazz and Afro-Brazilian styles. 🟥 Part of the #IAHRFestival, find out more and book now: smashingtimes.ie/event/hypera...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Voices of Peace multidisciplinary visual art exhibition – showing at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery from the 23 Sep-29 Nov. Free admission. 🟥 Part of the #IAHRFestival, find out more and book now: smashingtimes.ie/event/voices...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Min El Mai Lal Mai – From Water to Water. As part of the Palestinian Cultural Days Dublin three-day festival, acclaimed Palestinian artist, rapper, actor and screenwriter Tamer Nafar will perform live with Róisín El Cherif. 🟥 #IAHRFestival find out more: smashingtimes.ie/event/min-el...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
From the Forest to the Ocean Solo Exhibition by Irish artist Mary Moynihan with Artist Talk and Poetry Reading ‘Ancestral Voices + Human Rights’ 🗓 Exhibition: Runs until Sunday 20 Sept 2026. 🗣 Artist Talk: Friday 18 Sep 2026 for Culture Night, 4-5pm 📍 Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🎭🎉😍 Smashing Times, together with @frontlinedefenders.bsky.social and a range of partners, are delighted to officially launch the full line-up for the 2026 Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival, running from Friday 9 to Sunday 18 October 2026 #IAHRFestival #IAHRF2026 #Festival #HumanRights 🧵
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Tune in for a special festival edition of the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show! Today at 6-7pm on Dublin South FM. Join Mary Moynihan, Freda Manweiler and Ciara Hayes, as they take you behind the scenes of the Eighth Annual Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival, running 9-18 October.
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
#IAHRFestival September: An exhibition without borders, by Green on Red Gallery. Running until October 16, September brings together new and existing works by gallery artists and new artists working across a wide range of media and cultural backgrounds ➡️ smashingtimes.ie/event/septem...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Have you seen the full line-up for the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival 2026? 😍 Visit our website now and get booking! smashingtimes.ie/irishartsand... #IAHRFestival #IAHRF2026 #Festival #HumanRights
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“In a world where human rights continue to be under attack, Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival sets out to celebrate the people who have stood up for them around the world and throughout history…
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🎭🎉😍 Smashing Times, together with @frontlinedefenders.bsky.social and a range of partners, are delighted to officially launch the full line-up for the 2026 Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival, running from Friday 9 to Sunday 18 October 2026 #IAHRFestival #IAHRF2026 #Festival #HumanRights 🧵
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Eternal Rebels: Irish Women Changemakers is a visual art exhibition blending photography, poetry and storytelling highlighting the lives of 12 women changemakers in Irish history. Running until October 31 at the The Old Barracks Cahersiveen 🟥 Find out more: smashingtimes.ie/event/eterna...
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Kerry Arts and Human Rights Festival: Eternal Rebels – Irish Women Changemakers in History Exhibition – Smashing Times
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Listen to the new episode of the We AREurope podcast, 'Theatre Space for Free Expression'! This episode explores how theatre can create a space where everyone can speak freely and change the way we see the world. 🔘 Listen now and learn more about We AREurope: smashingtimes.ie/projects/wea...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Listen to the new episode of our bilingual podcast, We AREurope, 'Theatre Space for Free Expression'! This episode explores how theatre can create a space where everyone can speak freely and change the way we see the world. #WeAREurope #Podcast 🔘 Listen now: soundcloud.com/theatre-reco...
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We AREurope EPISODE 2 Theatre space of free expression
We are all different, we are all equal FR Un nouvel épisode de notre podcast bilingue We AREUROPE, « Theatre space for free expression », est en ligne ! Nous explorons comment le théâtre peut ouvrir u
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🗓️ Save the date – The Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival returns from 9-18 October 2026! The festival features exciting and innovative events that promote equality, human rights, and diversity throughout Ireland and internationally. 🟥 Stay tuned for the full programme! #IAHRFestival
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Running until October 31, don't miss the Kerry Arts and Human Rights Festival: Old Barracks Heritage Centre Exhibition. Free guided tour at 11am or 2pm which bring the stories of The Old Barracks to life. 🟥 Find out more: smashingtimes.ie/event/old-ba...
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Kerry Arts and Human Rights Festival: Old Barracks Heritage Centre Exhibition – Smashing Times
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
From the Forest to the Ocean Solo Exhibition by Irish artist Mary Moynihan with Artist Talk and Poetry Reading ‘Ancestral Voices + Human Rights’ 🗓 Exhibition: Runs until 20 Sept. 🗣 Artist Talk: Friday 18 Sep 2026 for Culture Night 📍 Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery, Dublin 🎭 Admission Free
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Have a read of the September 2026 edition of the Smashing Times Newsletter now! smashingtimes.ie/wp-content/u... #STNewsletter #OutNow
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Art of Nature – Protecting our Forests and Oceans. Big ideas and sustainable solutions – learn about creative approaches to the environment, sustainability and social justice 🌳 smashingtimes.ie/projects/the...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Featuring works from across the artistic spectrum and combining up-and-coming voices with those of more established artists, discover Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal ⚡ 🟥 Learn more and view past issues here: smashingtimes.ie/tintreach/
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
WE AREurope – bringing together migrant women and European citizens in theatre workshops. Learn more about the projects objectives, listen to the first project podcast, and discover WE AREurope Events happening all around Europe in 2026. smashingtimes.ie/projects/wea...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
What's On at #SmashingTimes? View our What's On page now for all upcoming events including Eternal Rebels, Landscapes of the Soul, the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival , and much more: smashingtimes.ie/whats-on/
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Read the September 2026 edition of the Smashing Times Newsletter, and see all past newsletters, on our website now. The September edition features Spotsolas: Smashing Times News, News From the Network, and Grants and Opportunities #STNewsletter #OutNow Read here: smashingtimes.ie/media/newsle...
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Newsletter – Smashing Times
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Running from the 9-18 October, the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival promotes human rights and justice for all, and the vision of a world where all people are treated equally, with dignity and respect – linking the arts to civil society, active citizenship, and politics. #IAHRFestival
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The September 2026 edition of the Smashing Times Newsletter is out now, featuring Spotsolas, News From the Network, Grants and Opportunities Read here: smashingtimes.ie/wp-content/u... #STNewsletter #OutNow
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Grants and Opportunities – Looking for a new role or a new opportunity? Look no more! View all the latest Grants and Opportunities on our dedicated page, with new roles from a wide variety of organisations. #JobFairy 🟥 VIEW NOW smashingtimes.ie/fundingopportunities
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Today at 6-7pm, the Smashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South FM. Broadcaster Mary Moynihan journeys to the historic Skellig Islands the 618 stone steps to Skellig Michael’s 6th-century UNESCO Heritage monastery Tune in to Dublin South FM 93.9, or online at www.dublinsouthfm.ie
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Landscapes of the Soul Visual Art Exhibition – running until October 31 at the The Old Barracks Cahersiveen. Presented for the Kerry Arts and Human Rights Festival 18-19 July and for the annual Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival 9-18 October 2026 Find out more: smashingtimes.ie/event/from-t...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🗓️ Save the date – The Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival returns from 9-18 October 2026! Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Front Line Defenders, and a range of partners, are delighted to present the eighth annual Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival from 9–18 Oct 2026.
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The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon @artscouncilireland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We are delighted to announce that three awardees have received a total of €200,000 in funds through the new Shared Island Touring Scheme. Read more on our website 🔗 bit.ly/4xWa94N 📷 Naoise Culhane
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Clodagh Finn @clodaghfinn.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I was so moved to hear Aoife Scott and Roisin O's exquisite rendition of 'Grace' at Croke Park last night, not least because a portrait of the woman who inspired it has been recently acquired by the National Gallery of Ireland. Irishwoman's Diary www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...?
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Clodagh Finn: The remarkable story of Grace Gifford, the artist who kept going — and skating
A newly acquired William Orpen portrait captures the humour and spirit of an artist whose life was shaped by Ireland’s turbulent history
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National Women’s Council @nwc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
⚽Women and Girls in sport deserve better NWC is concerned by comments from Mary McAleese citing issues of gender equality and a resistance to women in decision making roles when resigning yesterday from her role as chairwoman of the Gaelic Games Integration Steering Group.
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RTÉ @rte.ie · 05/09/2026
An Ghaeilge ag croílár Dublin Fringe Festival www.rte.ie/gaeilge/2026/0904/159026…
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An Ghaeilge ag croílár Dublin Fringe Festival
Tosaíonn Dublin Fringe Fest an tseachtain seo agus tá an clár lán le hiontais, seóanna nua, ealaíontóirí inniúla i mbun a gceirde agus tá an Ghaeilge ag croílár na féile freisin.
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The September 2026 edition of the #STNewsletter features Spotsolas: Smashing Times News, and Grants and Opportunities, which lists opportunities for artists, alongside the latest funding calls for the arts, charity, and human rights sectors. Read here: smashingtimes.ie/wp-content/u...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
News from the Network: ‘What should I do with this information? It was coming at me so thick and fast that I couldn’t process it at all.' In this article, Ross Coleman questions the deluge of information that smothers us in the contemporary world. Ross Coleman, NÓS nos.ie/news/an-bhfu...
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An bhfuil an iomarca ar eolas againn? - NÓS
Agus é ag spaisteoireacht i ndánlann Uladh, bualadh Ross Coleman leis an inspioráid a raibh sé ag fanacht leis.
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🗓️ Save the date – The Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival returns from 9-18 October 2026! Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, Front Line Defenders, and a range of partners, are delighted to present the eighth annual Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival from 9–18 Oct 2026.
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
News from the Network: Make the city yours at #DublinFringeFestival 2026 and experience 16 days and nights of bold new performance across city spaces. Dublin Fringe 2026 reignites a love affair with Dublin city, in a bold new festival programme 🤩 Find out more: www.fringefest.com/festival/wha...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The September 2026 edition of the Smashing Times Newsletter is out now, featuring Spotsolas: Smashing Times News, News From the Network, and Grants and Opportunities. #STNewsletter Read here: smashingtimes.ie/wp-content/u...
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Smashing Times @smashingtimes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Saddened to hear this news – Gloria Steinem was trailblazer and inspiration ❤️ www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Gloria Steinem: Feminist activist and journalist dies, aged 92
Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
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