Alcohol-free fun in Temple Bar for this St Patrick’s Day

A DRINK-FREE zone featuring a feast of exciting cultural acts is being set up in Temple Bar for St Patrick’s Day.

Paddy’s Day Unlocked takes place at Meeting House Square between 3-7pm and there’ll be lots happening including speakers, food, crafts and music.

Organised by Happenings – who run instant pop up cultural events around Dublin and Limerick – in association with Dublin City Council, the idea is to transform the square into a buzzing

‘beerless’ bunker packed with creativity and culture.

Music curated by Nialler9 will include performances by Ensemble �riu, Jinx Lennon, Sinéad White and Hare Squead while delicious food, healthy goodies and inspiring words will be provided by The Happy Pear.

Paddy’s Day Unlocked has more than a touch of irony and boldness about it and it’s the brainchild of Happenings founder Peter O’Brien.

“This isn’t an anti-booze event,

? he said.

“Happenings love a party, sure we’re Irish!

“Paddy’s Day Unlocked is simply providing a cultural space showcasing the best of Irish talent as an alternative to getting

‘locked’.

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Admission to the event costs

?¬5 at the gate and it’s free for under 12s.