Welcome to the Rathmines Festival 2008

Rathmines is a vibrant town just outside Dublin city centre with a unique history, beautiful garden squares, splendid public buildings and a beautiful Victorian architectural heritage. Its population is large and truly varied and we really believe that our Programme of Events for 2008 reflects all this and more.

Founded in 2002, the Festival collaborates with artists, local businesses and institutions and statutory bodies to produce and present a varied programme of theatre, spectacle, dance, visual arts, music, literature and comedy involving hundreds of artists and performers. Rathmines Festival is at the heart of all aspects of life in Rathmines and aims to contribute to its economic, social and cultural life.  This year Dr Garret FitzGerald has agreed to take office as Honorary President. It is a great privilege to have such a distinguished native of Rathmines and former Taoiseach in this role.

Even though we bear the title “2008” all that happens this week has been in progress since the 2007 Festival ended. Searching for volunteers, finding performers, negotiating with venues, raising finance and finalising a programme takes a huge amount of time and effort from many people over many months. I sincerely thank a very hard working committee, the people who encourage and bestow such wise counsel and you, the spectators, for attending.

We hope you enjoy a glorious kaleidoscopic week of events…

 

James Casey
Director, Rathmines Festival 2008

Programme Change to Drama:
download iconRathmines Festival is thrillef to present Gerry & Peace Process, St Mary's College, Saturday

download iconDownload the 'The Joy of Chocolate' Short Story Competition Winners (PDF)

download iconDownload Rathmines Festival 2008 Brochure (PDF)