The Five Lamps Play: RTÉ and Dublin City FM interview author Roddy Doyle and director Joe O’Byrne
Previous slide Next slide Joe O’Byrne, director and writer, talks about his new play THE FIVE LAMPS, an adaptation of a story from the LIFE WITHOUT CHILDREN collection by Roddy Doyle published in 2021. The director spoke to @shannonxkenny on Dublin City FM, about the inspiration and background behind THE FIVE LAMPS. Roddy Doyle had a chat with […]
The Five Lamps – a play by Roddy Doyle
The Five Lamps Arts Festival and Co-Motion Media present the new stage work by Roddy Doyle, first presented at the Five Lamps Arts Festival in April 2023. The show is an adaptation from the Life Without Children collection by Roddy Doyle published in 2021. Adapted and Directed by Joe O’Byrne, and starring Eoin O’Sullivan, the […]
‘Bullied’ kicks off 2024 Theatre calendar: check the review by Brian Merriman
Bullied – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre Review by Brian Merriman ‘Bullied’ is one of the first productions to start the 2024 theatre year, playing in Bewley’s Cafe Theatre. The play was previously staged in collaboration with the Five Lamps Arts Festival. It is a neat piece of theatre, well crafted by writer Michael J Hartnett. Bullying is not […]
Dublin North East Inner City Walking Tours: Book your tickets!
A fascinating tour around the North Wall Campshires The North Wall, an area which stretches from the Custom House in the city centre to Dublin Port. It includes George’s Dock, Spencer Dock, the Royal Canal, Mayor Street, Guild Street, and Sheriff Street. Once, was one of the bustling communities of Dublin’s old docklands. Now the […]
Exhibition ‘Women of Sheriff Street’ celebrated in Irish Independent article
The exhibition Women of Sheriff Street, by Tara Kearns, was featured this week in the Irish Independent. The article published on December 12, presents an interview with the Dublin artist, who is holding an exhibition this month at the Central Bank of Ireland, showcasing the women of her local community. “Tara Kearns is an emerging talent from […]
‘The Nobel Call’ on screen at the Irish Film Institute
The Nobel Call, an adaptation of the acclaimed play produced by The Five Lamps Arts Festival will have a special exhibition on Tuesday 5th December, at 1 pm at the Irish Film Institute. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session. Previous Next The film features IFTA nominated Vinnie McCabe and Noni Stapleton, written […]
Exhibition: The Women of Sheriff Street, by Tara Kearns
The Five Lamps Arts Festival has been working closely with The Central Bank of Ireland over the last few years to showcase the work of local artists, bringing together a collection that reflects the community’s diversity and creativity, with the Central Bank providing a dynamic space to house each exhibition Our latest collaboration spotlights the works of […]
COMUNIDADE Sports and Intercultural Activities Programme
We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the COMUNIDADE Sports and Intercultural Programme, a dynamic partnership between the Five Lamps Arts Festival and the NEIC. The programme was launched as part of Dublin City Council Social Inclusion Week 2023 by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste. The Brazilian Ambassador in Ireland, Marcel Biato, was also present […]
Help us to fundraise for the Five Lamps Arts Festival
Help support The Five Lamps Arts Festival , we have set up a GoFundME campaign for the festival and we need your help to reach our target! Those familiar with the Five Lamps Arts Festival will know that we are a community based arts project striving to connect Dublin’s Inner City with the arts, in an affordable and […]
We Act Stories: Roisin Lonergan
Our very own Roisin Lonergan was featured on We Act Stories as the founder of The Five Lamps Arts Festival and this is her story.
“BULLIED”, a play by Michael J. Harnett
“BULLIED”, a play by Michael J. Harnett starring IFTA-nominated actor of THE NOBLE CALL Vinnie McCabe and Áine Collier.
5 Lamps Arts and Crafts Market on Dublin City FM
‘5Lamps Arts & Craft Day’ took place on Saturday 1st April We partnered with D-Light Studios to host a Quirk and an African Market. Also, we had the beautiful folk songs of “The Song and the Hand” by Mayumi Kabayashi, Caitriona, Fiona, Andrew and Irene who performed that evening.
“Mosaic”, essay by Ingrid Lyons
Mosaic brings together the work of three artists associated with the North Inner City.
“Winds of Change”, essay by Ingrid Lyons
“Paul Kelly is a photographer based in the docklands area of Dublin. With a keen eye formomentary happenings and a sympathy for narrative context, he brings his subjects into focusagainst a backdrop of change and transience. Kelly moved to the area 15 or 16 years ago and initiated a body of work in 2014 that […]