🖼️🎞️📝 Coming 10 October, as part of the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival 2025, we are delighted to present #IrishinResistance During World War II Multidisciplinary Installation #IAHRFestival 🟥 Running 10 Oct-30 Nov, Wed to Sunday 1-6pm ▶️ More information:

The Art of Changemakers Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Aisha Hamdulay – a stunning visual and poetical reflection on Human Rights Defenders. Running from Sep 16 – Oct 25 at the DLR Mill Theatre #IAHRFestival 🟥 More information: smashingtimes.ie/event/the-ar...

🎭 Explore the full line-up for 2025 Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival now! Running from 10–19 October, you can expect performances, exhibitions and conversations that push boundaries and spark dialogue about justice, equality, and freedom #IAHRFestival ➡️ smashingtimes.ie/irish-arts-a...

🎭 TOMORROW! As part of #CultureNight 2025, Smashing Times & #FrontlineDefenders are delighted to present a world premiere of Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2, by Mary Moynihan @culturenightdub.bsky.social 🌐 Iveagh Gardens; 17:00 - 18:00; book here:

🎭 TOMORROW! As part of #CultureNight 2025, Smashing Times & #FrontlineDefenders are delighted to present a world premiere of Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part 2, by Mary Moynihan @culturenightdub.bsky.social 🌐 Iveagh Gardens; 17:00 - 18:00; book here:

🌳🌊 ON TONIGHT, 6-8pm! Join us for the launch of From the Forest to the Ocean at Rathfarnham Castle with artist talks. #IAHRFestival 🤩 🗓️ Thurs 18 Sep, 6-8pm 📲 RSVP: [email protected] | Text 087 2214245 🖼️ Exhibition runs until 2 Nov 2025. Sept Open Daily smashingtimes.ie/event/launch...

Tosaigh do sheachtain leis an dán úr seo: 'Cosa ar an Deais' le Ciara Ní É - páirt d'ár sraith 'FísDánta le Filí' i gcomhair le REIC www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJDN...

NWC is at the launch of Ireland's 4th National Action Plan Women Peace & Security 2025-2030 The Observatory on VAW contributed to the consultation & validation process. AkiDwA is making a contribution on inclusion of migrant women voices & survivor led organisations

🌳🌊 You are invited! From The Forest to The Ocean is a powerful, new multidisciplinary exhibition at Rathfarnham Castle, with artists Mary Moynihan & Hina Khan. 🗓️ Thurs 18 Sep, 6-8pm 📲 RSVP: [email protected] 🖼️ Exhibition runs until 2 Nov 2025. smashingtimes.ie/event/launch... #IAHRFestival

Smashing Times were delighted to open a new, intimate, multifunctional arts space in Sandycove, Dublin, along with the launch of a new exhibition: Landscapes of the Soul: Part One. The exhibition runs from 5-28 September, Wed to Sun 1-6pm daily #IAHRFestival smashingtimes.ie/launch-of-ne...

🤩 DO NOT MISS! From The Forest to The Ocean, multidisciplinary exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan + Hina Khan, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin - Visual Art, Photography, Poetry + Film #IAHRFestival #IAHRF2025 #festival #SmashingTimes #FrontLineDefenders #TheArts #Ireland #HumanRights

🎭 This Friday, as part of @culturenightdub.bsky.social, do not miss Memorial Monologues: The Path of Memory Part II, taking place in the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin, with our partners Front Line Defenders #MemorialMonologues #CultureNightDublin #CultureNight

🌳🌊 Join us for the launch of From the Forest to the Ocean at Rathfarmham Castle with artist talks. Inspired by physical landscapes of nature + the interconnectedness of life from forests to the ocean #IAHRFestival 🗓️ Thursday 18 September 2025, 6 - 8pm 📲 RSVP: [email protected] | 087 2214245

🖼️ The Art of Changemakers Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Aisha Hamdulay – running from 16 September - 25 October 2025, Tuesday to Saturday from 11am - 4pm at the DLR Mill Theatre #IAHRFestival

🎉🗣️🎭 FESTIVAL LAUNCH! Smashing Times, together with Front Line Defenders, are delighted to officially launch the 2025 Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival #IAHRFestival 🔴 Expect performances, exhibitions & conversations that push boundaries & spark dialogue about justice, equality & freedom. 🧵➡️

Are you our next Stage Manager / Assistant Producer for the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival? Join us to illuminate stories of courage and inspiration and to share stories of ordinary people who stand up for human rights! #JobFairy #IAHRFestival Find out more here:

#ST10WeAdmire Khartoum-born & now London-based, Alaa Satir gained recognition during the Sudanese uprising for her powerful street murals celebrating women's leadership. With a background in architecture, Satir's vibrant visuals transform public walls as stages for protest, feminism, & visibility. 🧵

'But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.' - Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) Read our September 2025 edition of the Smashing Times Newsletter now – our theme this month is Human Rights Defenders. 🟥▶️ mailchi.mp/smashingtime...

🟥👋 We're hiring! Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts & Equality would like to invite applications for STAGE MANAGER / ASSISTANT PRODUCER for the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival. Find out more on our website now: smashingtimes.ie/were-hiring/ #IAHRFestival #JobFairy #opportunity

🎙️ 🟥 Today at 6pm on @dublinsouthfm.bsky.social! The Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show: Opening of the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Centre, the inaugural exhibition Landscapes of the Soul and a feature artist interview artist Jessica Rodrigues (originally broadcast on Wed 3 Sep)

🟥🆕📸 Some photos from the opening night of the new stunning new Smashing Times visual arts space and arts and human rights centre in Sandycove, Dublin 😍 A huge thank you to all who came along and to see the launch of the new #LandscapesoftheSoul exhibition by Mary Moynihan 📸 By Declan Brennan

Do you want to find out about all the latest grants available for writers, playwrights, screenwriters, artists, creators and much more? Visit our Grants & Opportunities page, regularly updated with the latest offerings.

Artists Jessica Rodriguez, Mary Moynihan, Sean Tate, and Hina Khan at historic opening of the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality at Sandycove, Dublin – the first Arts and Human Rights centre on the island of Ireland.

ICCL strongly condemns the sanctions imposed by the US government on our colleagues @alhaq.bsky.social, as well as @almezan.bsky.social and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights. We stand in full solidarity with them against these unjust, punitive measures. www.alhaq.org/advocacy/266...

Please read this timely and excellent opinion piece by our @irishpen.bsky.social Board member @cauverymadhavan.bsky.social Cauvery Madhavan. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Save the Date for 2025 Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival – we can't wait! Running from 10–19 October, you can expect performances & exhibitions that push boundaries and spark dialogue about justice, equality & freedom 💥 #IAHRFestival 🟥 Discover more here:

Smashing Times were honoured to be nominated for two awards at Business to Arts Awards 2025. Huge congratulations to Dr Sinead Mc Cann, St John of Gods, and co for winning awards on a fantastic night at the National Concert Hall. Also an amazing performance by 12-year-old Dylan Keane! #BtoAAwards

The September 2025 edition of the Smashing Times Newsletter is out now. Our theme this month is Human Rights Defenders. Have a read now and don't forget to subscribe to receive straight to your inbox! #STNewsletter 🟥▶️ Click here to view: mailchi.mp/smashingtime...

Artists Jessica Rodriguez, Mary Moynihan, Sean Tate, and Hina Khan at historic opening of the Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality at Sandycove, Dublin – the first Arts and Human Rights centre on the island of Ireland.

Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality are delighted to inaugurate our new visual art gallery and event space with the evocative exhibition #LandscapesoftheSoul by artist Mary Moynihan. Attendance is by invitation only; please RSVP to [email protected] #SmashingTimes

📧 Our today! Our September edition of the #STNewsletter comes out today. Check your inboxes to view, or if you haven't already you can sign up for free here: smashingtimes.ie/media/newsle...

We can't wait for the 2025 Business to Arts Awards taking place this Monday 8 of September! Smashing Times are delighted to be shortlisted for two awards: the 'Irish Life Creativity in the Community Award' and the 'Small Arts Partnership' categories #BtoAAwards #purposefulpartnerships #SmashingTimes

🎙️ 🟥 Today at 6pm on @dublinsouthfm.bsky.social! The Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show: Opening of the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Centre, the inaugural exhibition Landscapes of the Soul and a feature artist interview with multidisciplinary artist Jessica Rodrigues 🧵

Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality are delighted to inaugurate our new visual art gallery and event space with the evocative exhibition #LandscapesoftheSoul by artist Mary Moynihan. Attendance is by invitation only; please RSVP to [email protected] #SmashingTimes

Our new project “CrEDo: Creativity Hub for Upskilling Educators of Displaced Learners” aims to improve the creative, emotional intelligence and intercultural skills of educators, integration facilitators and volunteers working with displaced learners For more visit:

Out this week! Our September edition of the #STNewsletter comes out later this week – you do not want to miss it! Sign up for free here to receive straight to your inbox:

A great response to this so far! Thank you to all, keep them coming! 👏

Irish writers Naoise Dolan & Sarah Clancy are to join the Global Summit flotilla to break the siege on Gaza. We wish them all a safe and peaceful journey, with a positive outcome for the people of Gaza. irishpen.com/2025/08/29/i...

BIG THANK YOU to our new Patreon subscribers. Join us for special content, videos, tickets, open rehearsals and more. free basic membership patreon.com/IrishModernD...

"Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it." — Bertolt Brecht 📸 Photo credit: Getty/Zander & Labisch

"Defending human rights is not a profession; it’s a way of life" — Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Her words remind us why we gather each October: to honour those who dedicate their lives to justice and equality. Join us for the #IAHRFestival

This weekend, step outside, notice the world around you, and take small actions that matter. Whether planting a tree, attending a local performance, or supporting a human rights cause, every choice counts. Let’s celebrate art, life, and justice together. #SmashingTimes #ArtForJustice

"Defending human rights is not a profession; it’s a way of life" — Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Her words remind us why we gather each October: to honour those who dedicate their lives to justice and equality. Join us for the #IAHRFestival

“Art has the power to shape our emotions when words alone cannot.” Recent UK-based research reveals that participating in cultural activities can substantially reduce stress, improve well-being, and enhance mental health in young people and adults alike. www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health/healt...

The 2025 Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival runs from 10–19 October. Expect performances, exhibitions and conversations that push boundaries and spark dialogue about justice, equality, and freedom 💥 Mark your calendars! #IAHRFestival 🟥 Discover more here: smashingtimes.ie/irish-arts-a...

We're so excited to announce that our 2023 production of Sean O’Casey’s The Shadow of a Gunman has been selected as a prescribed material for Drama, Film and Theatre Studies, a new Leaving Certificate subject! Read all about it on our website: tinyurl.com/2hnyr24n

Support irish modern dance theatre and Dancer from the Dance Festival of Irish Choreography with a subscription on Patreon. Access exclusive content. Subscriptions start at €6 per month patreon.com/IrishModernD...

MEDIA Office Galway with the support of Coimisiún na Meán will host Documentary: A European Perspective in Galway on 23rd November - an Information and Pitching event. Pitch a project - apply by 18th September Attend as an observer - free registration Details: tinyurl.com/ycy4buvy

A live podcast recording inviting audiences into a warm, intimate space where empathy leads. 2 guests write stories on a shared theme from their lives, then swap and read each other’s aloud. As part of @dublinfringe 🎭 In Their Shoes: Live 📅 18 Sep 🎟️ shorturl.at/lmxjh

Hello everyone! Excited to use this platform to share the news and activity of the UCC Department of Theatre.