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Wednesday (2025) September 

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A Life in Medicine - From Asclepius to Beckett by Professor Eoin O'Brien - on  Wednesday, September 17th - 6:30pm at the United Arts Club.

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Thursday (2025) September

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Visit a world of Irish literature, exploring Baggotonia's best writers at this inaugural Festival Pop Up Book Store. A store within a store! - on Thursday, September 18th - 11.00am to 5.00pm at Baggotonia Concept Store, Leeson Street Upper.

Explore Baggotonia with Joe Cooke, founder of Dublin Through The Ages, and themes of community, connection and place, linking its rich heritage with its contemporary character - on Thursday, September 18th - 1.00pm to 1.45pm at St Mary's Catholic Church.

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Friday (2025) September

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 Community, voluntary groups and local businesses come together to share what’s on in Baggotonia. Plus a KidZone including face-painting, tree-hugging, story-telling, children’s art expo and ice-cream on Friday, September 19th - 11.00am at St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Haddington Road. All Welcome.

Wander through the charming streets of Baggotonia on a self-guided Dylan Hotel walk - a perfect way to explore the area at your own pace - on Friday, September 19th - 11-00am to 6-00pm starting at the Dylan Hotel, Dublin. 

Explore Baggotonia with Joe Cooke, founder of Dublin Through The Ages, and themes of community, connection and place, linking its rich heritage with its contemporary character - on Friday, September 19th - 1.00pm to 1.45pm at St Mary's Catholic Church.

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Saturday (2025) September

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Baggotonians and UAC members will recite words and works from Baggotonia’s writers and poets - on Saturday, September 20th - 11.00am at the Patrick Kavanagh Statue, Wilton Terrace.

Visit a world of Irish literature, exploring Baggotonia's best writers at this inaugural Festival Pop Up Book Store. A store within a store! - on Thursday, September 20th - 11.00am to 5.00pm at Baggotonia Concept Store, Leeson Street Upper.

Light Falls. Ode to Baggotonia Art Exhibition : Prosecco Weekend & Meet the Artist of the Festival - Gerard Byrne - on Saturday, September 20th - 12:00 noon to 6:00pm at the Gerard Byrne Studio.

Check out the classic cars that roved around in the Baggotonia Era - on Saturday, September 20th - 12.00pm on the grounds of St Mary's, Haddington Road.

 

 

This year, the Schoolhouse Hotel are delighted to welcome Donal Fallon for a lively reading from his new book The Dublin Pub: A Social and Cultural History. Guests can look forward to humour, history, and plenty of stories celebrating Dublin’s legendary pub culture - on Saturday, September 20th - 3.00pm in the Blue Room at the Schoolhouse Hotel

  

 

Explore the vibrant world of Tripthi Rodrigues' art at this unique expo inspired by Baggotonia's beating heart - on Saturday, September 20th at the Baggotonia Concept Store, Leeson Street Upper.

 

 

Explore Baggotonia with Joe Cooke, founder of Dublin Through The Ages, and themes of community, connection and place, linking its rich heritage with its contemporary character - on Saturday, September 20th - 12.30pm to 2.00pm at the Patrick Kavanagh Statue on the Grand Canal.

 

 

Explore Baggotonia with Joe Cooke, founder of Dublin Through The Ages, and themes of community, connection and place, linking its rich heritage with its contemporary character - on Saturday, September 20th - 4.00pm to 5.30pm at the Foyer of the Lansdowne Hotel, Pembroke Road.

   

   

Join us for a powerful event where we celebrate the strength and pride of Baggotonian women through a talk and slideshow by Rachel Fehily! - on Saturday, September 20th - 5.00pm to 6.00pm at 7 Pembroke Road.

 

 

Sunday (2025) September

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Plein Air painters from across the country on to the Grand Canal capturing the Baggotonia vista and vibe! - on Sunday, September 21st - 10.00am on and around the Grand Canal and 2.00pm at the Mespil Hotel.

 

 

Explore Baggotonia with Joe Cooke, founder of Dublin Through The Ages, and themes of community, connection and place, linking its rich heritage with its contemporary character - on Sunday, September 21st - 11.00am to 12.30pm at the Patrick Kavanagh Statue on the Grand Canal.

 

 

Wander through the charming streets of Baggotonia on a self-guided Dylan Hotel walk - a perfect way to explore the area at your own pace - on Sunday, September 21st - 11-00am to 6-00pm starting at the Dylan Hotel, Dublin. 

 

 Move and flow for more Baggotonia Balance – an all levels yoga class open to all - on Sunday, September 21st - 12.00pm at Mandala Yoga Dublin, Parish Centre, St Mary's Catholic Church.

 

Enjoy this extraordinary virtual / augmented 3D experience - on Sunday, September 21st - 12.00pm at Herbert Park. 

 

 

Explore the vibrant world of Tripthi Rodrigues' art at this unique expo inspired by Baggotonia's beating heart - on Sunday, September 21st at the Baggotonia Concept Store, Leeson Street Upper.

 

 

An Taisce hosted morning moves with Family- Friendly Woodland Yoga on Sunday, September 21st - 12.30pm at The Grove, Morehampton Road Wildlife Sanctuary.

 

 

A dance workout that's all about dancing, having fun and getting fit! No experience needed - on Sunday, September 21st - 1.00pm at St Mary's Catholic Church.

 

 

 

A welcoming Reformer Pilates class designed for all levels - on Sunday, September 21st - 1.30pm at Roseberg Studio, Ballsbridge. 

 

 

Join us at the Dylan for a talk about Patrick Kavanagh's time at the Irish Standard newspaper with film critic Padraic McKiernan - on Sunday, September 21st - 4.00pm to 5.00pm at the Dylan Hotel, Dublin.

  

Unwind and enjoy smooth jazz sounds at the Festival Apres at Searsons. Sunday Jazz, a perfect way to chill and reflect on the Festival 2025 - on Sunday, Septembet 21st - 6.00pm to 11.00pm at Searsons.