Dublin City Council is celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026, the international Irish language festival running from 1–17 March, with the familiar invitation to all: Bain Triail Aisti – give it a go!
This year’s programme features an exciting mix of events across the city, from creative activities, cultural workshops, music and dance, to guided walks, sport, conversation circles, and pop-up Gaeltachtaí. Events take place in Dublin City Libraries, community centres, cultural venues, and in partnership with Irish language groups throughout the capital.
Encouraging everyone to take part the Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Ray McAdam said, “Seachtain na Gaeilge is a celebration of who we are as a city and as a people. From the first of March to the seventeenth, Dublin will come alive with the sound of our native language, in our libraries, our community centres, our streets and our shared spaces.”
“This is one of the most uplifting moments in our cultural calendar. It brings neighbours together, strengthens the bonds of community, and reminds us that our language is not something of the past, but something living, joyful and full of possibility.
Dublin City Council is proud to support a programme that welcomes everyone, fluent speakers, learners, families and communities of every background. Whether you have a lifetime of Irish or just a cúpla focal, I encourage you to step forward, give it a go, and be part of this wonderful celebration across our city”
Highlights of Dublin City Council’s Seachtaine na Gaeilge’s events include:
- Pop-Up Gaeltacht: Dog Park, St Anne’s Park, Sunday 1 March, 9:00am–10:00am. Come with your furry friend and we’ll have an informal natter in Irish.
- City Book Club: Central Library, ILAC Shopping Centre, Tuesday 3 March, 5:30pm–6:40pm. We will discuss the selected book and, of course, enjoy each other’s company. New readers are very welcome. If you are interested in joining us, contact us at centrallibrary@dublincity.ie
Make and Be: A bilingual creative workshop, Finglas Library, Wednesday 4 March, 3:00pm–4:30pm. A workshop for families. Suitable for children aged 6+ accompanied by an adult. Call 01 222 8330 or email finglaslibrary@dublincity.ie to reserve your place. - Games Night: Culture Connects, Richmond Barracks, Wednesday 4 March, 6:00pm–7:30pm. An Irish-language board games night. Everyone is welcome—regardless of their level of Irish. All age groups and families are welcome on the night as well.
- Walking Tour: From Richmond Barracks to Kilmainham, Saturday 7 March, 11:00am. Discover the extensive hidden history and the local heroes who shaped Irish history and culture.
- Dance Session with Sibéal Davitt: Culture Connects, Richmond Barracks, Tuesday 10 March, 6:00pm–7:00pm. A lively workshop blending contemporary dance and traditional sean-nós steps. Suitable for adults and young people aged 12+.
- FÍS: Dublin Convention Centre, Thursday 12 March, 10:00am–6:00pm. A major new bilingual youth conference with more than 5,000 attendees, 100+ stands, and three panel discussions on the future of the Irish language in Irish society.
- Fun Singing: Culture Connects, Richmond Barracks, Thursday 12 March, 11:00am. Fun Singing is for anyone interested in singing as part of a group. Join Artist-in-Residence Michael McCartan. No singing experience needed—just the desire to take part.
- Pop-Up Gaeltacht: The Cobblestone, Friday 13 March, 4:30pm. Come to the Pop-Up Gaeltacht for fun, conversation, and music in this cultural institution.
- Aqua Céilí: Sean McDermott Street Swimming Pool, Friday 13 March, 6:30pm–7:15pm. A unique céilí featuring music, movement, and Irish dancing in the water!
- 14 Henrietta Street Tour: Saturday 14 March, 1:30pm. 14 Henrietta Street is a social history museum of life in Dublin. We connect 300 years of urban history with the stories of the people who lived here. The tour lasts 75 minutes. Visitors are advised to book tickets in advance at 14henriettastreet.ie or by calling +353 1 524 0383.