Events

Whether you’re looking for something to do with your children this weekend or activities for your teenagers, you’ll find help here. If you would like to submit an event, please email ballymunconnects@ballymundtf.ie with the details.

  • Ballymun Running Festival @ From 12 Midday Trinity Comprehensive school grounds contact Paddy O'Reilly, Trinity Comprehensive Free event
    A 2 day festival of running will take place on Tuesday May 8th into Wednesday May 9th in the grounds in Trinity Comprehensive. BLDATF is delighted to support this collaborative interagency event which will be covering 100 miles to help raise mental health awareness & as a part of the Ballymun Community Alcohol Strategy. For more information search for Ballymun Running Festival on Facebook & to register contact Paddy O'Reilly in Trinity Comprehensive.
  • Drop in Support Service for Parents & Young People @ 10AM – 4PM Ballymun Child & Family Resource Centre Shangan Green, Ballymun Dublin 9 018527183 (Louise) FREE
    ARE YOU EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES/ CHALLENGES WITH YOUR CHILD OR IN YOUR LIFE? WOULD YOU LIKE ADVICE AND SUPPORT? Ballymun Child & Family Support Services aim to support children, young people and families who are experiencing difficulties at home, school or in the community.   You can just drop in on the morning or If you wish to ring and organise an Appointment, Please contact Louise at 018527183 This is a Free and Confidential Service
  • U3A ‘Walk in the Park’ Tea/Coffee in DCU College aftr @ 3.00 - 4.00pm Albert College Park Contact: Peter Brannigan - 087 2924001 (pietrobrannigan@yahoo.co.uk) FREE
  • Ciorcal Comhrá Gaelige/Irish Language Conversation Circle @ 3.00 - 5.00pm Ballymun Library FREE
  • Legal Services @ 7.00 - 8.00pm Ballymun Library Tel. 01 8421890 FREE
    FLAC is a non-governmental organisation which campaigns for full and equal access to justice for all and which promotes and operates a range of services to meet the legal needs of those living in poverty.
  • Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) Service @ 7.00 - 8.00pm Ballymun Library FREE
  • Active Living Dance and Fitness: Line Dancing €3 @ 11.00 - 12:30pm Axis Centre Ballymun 3
  • Poppintree parkrun – free 5k timed run @ 9.30am Poppintree Park, Dublin 11 FREE
    Register before your first run
  • Albert College junior parkrun – free 2k timed run for juniors @ 9.30am Albert College Park FREE
    Register before your first run
  • Ballymun Painting Group @ 10.30 - 12.30pm Ballymun Library Tel. 8421890 FREE
    Dates and times may vary, it's advisable to check with in advance (note: no meeting in August)
  • Needlecraft @ 2 - 4pm Ballymun Library Contact: Lynda Ward - 087 6648989 FREE
  • Baby book club @ 10am - 10.40am Ballymun Library Tel. 01 8421890 FREE
    Suitable for newborns up to 2 yrs Library staff provide tips and advice on how to encourage your baby/toddler to love books. Join them for stories, singing, toys and lots of fun
  • Ballymun Library Scrabble Group @ 11.00 - 1.00pm Ballymun Library FREE
  • Toddler book club @ 11am - 11.45am Ballymun Library Tel. 01 8421890 FREE
    Suitable for children agent 2 to 3 yrs Library staff provide tips and advice on how to encourage your baby/toddler to love books. Join them for stories, singing, toys and lots of fun
  • Ballymun Needlecraft Group @ 2.00 - 4.00pm Ballymun Library FREE
    Group does not meet in July or August
  • Threads Dance Group for Women from 18+. €3 @ 6.30pm Axis Centre Ballymun Contact Axis Reception: 01 8832100 3
  • Legal Services @ 7.00 - 8.00pm Ballymun Library Tel. 01 8421890 FREE
    FLAC is a non-governmental organisation which campaigns for full and equal access to justice for all and which promotes and operates a range of services to meet the legal needs of those living in poverty.
  • Free Legal Advice Crentre (FLAC) Service @ 7.00 - 8.00pm Ballymun Library FREE
  • Ladies Group Sillogue @ 7.00 - 9.00pm Ballymun Women's Resource Centre Contact: Lynda Ward - 087 6648989 FREE
  • HSE Social Drop-in @ 10.30 - 12.30pm Ballymun Library FREE
    A social group for Dublin North City mental health service users to meet up and chat or plan activities together with tea/coffee.
  • Coultry Craft Club @ 10.30am - 1pm Shangan Family Resource Centre Contact Miriam Downey: 0876562911 FREE
  • Active Living Dance and Fitness Aerobics @ 2.30 - 3.30pm Axis Centre Ballymun FREE
    Over 50's
  • Ballymun Library Writer’s Group Facilitator: Nancy Owens @ 4.30 - 6.30pm Ballymun Library Nancy Owens/ Tel. 01 8421890 FREE
    Group does not meet in July or August
  • Ballymun Community Law Centre @ 10am - 12pm Ballymun Library Tel. 01 8421890 FREE
    Ballymun Community Law Centre (a full-time legal centre for Ballymun residents offering representation and advice) operates a drop-in centre in the library
  • Ballygal Women’s Book Club (external book club) @ 6.30pm - 8pm Ballymun Library FREE
  • Ballymun Mens Shed @ 12 - 1:30pm Ballymun Child and Family Centre Contact: Ciaran Mahony 086 8150799 or Frank Scalzo 087 2624152) FREE