The Pearse Centre is located at 27 Pearse Street in the family home of Patrick and Willie Pearse, central figures in the 1916 Easter Rising. It aims to promote Gaelic culture and language by providing a platform for drama, literature, music and the arts.

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The Pearse Centre aspires to be a positive influence in Irish life, providing an intellectual environment, independent of party politics for informed discussions and analysis of issues which shape the future of our nation.

Sep 23

Moon Tell Me Truth

Moon Tell Me Truth is a travelling exhibition of 60 illustrated poems created by children aged 9 to 15 from Gaza, Palestine, Argentina, India and Spain.

Sep 7

Princess Melancholy

Is Sophia performing stand-up comedy or are we witnessing an acute psychotic episode? Either way, once she's getting attention, she doesn't care.

Sep 7

Carpet Muncher

Dublin Fringe Festival Presents - A solo Spoken Word drag performance where the main performer appears as a giant moth, emptying out their closet by Jo Morrigan Black

Aug 15

Upstairs?

“Upstairs?” is a dark comedy theatre production.

Aug 12

The Ballad of Ace and Scotch by Gamble Productions

A Ballad of Ace and Scotch" follows the story of Ace, a young and enigmatic cowboy from the East, who arrives in a small Colorado town.

Jul 6

athbheochan don phailistín

A summer gathering in aid of Palestine. July 6th at the Pearse Centre Music by: Curtis, Blue Niall, Amano, Dan J Wilcox, Talha Wise Wolf Poetry by: Anna D, Caoimhe, Weakliam, Cormac Fitz Art by: Merve Sagit, Pizza Egg, + more

Apr 26

Remembering 1916

An event to remember 1916

Apr 26

Robert Ballagh Exhibiton

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Robert Ballagh at our art exhibition.

Apr 26

Draculas Wake

Join us for a spine tinglin night at The Pearse Centre

Apr 26

Laughing Stock Stand Up

Join us for an amazing night of comedy at The Pearse Centre

Apr 26

The Parlor Party

Join us for a vintage Parlor party at The Pearse Centre

Apr 26

The History of Irish Art

An amazing event on the history of irish art

Our

Pillars of Pearse

The Centre represents a space where we believe in the republican ideals of justice, liberty, equality & democracy that we try and promote through our "Pillars of Pearse".

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Our board members

The Centre represents a space where we believe in the republican ideals of justice, liberty, equality, democracy.

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Centre Curator

Louise Hession

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Arts Director

Robert Ballagh

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Historian

Noel Hickey

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Historian

Larence Baker

Ionadh an Phairsaigh Theatre

Sep 23

Moon Tell Me Truth

Moon Tell Me Truth is a travelling exhibition of 60 illustrated poems created by children aged 9 to 15 from Gaza, Palestine, Argentina, India and Spain.

Sep 7

Princess Melancholy

Is Sophia performing stand-up comedy or are we witnessing an acute psychotic episode? Either way, once she's getting attention, she doesn't care.

Sep 7

Carpet Muncher

Dublin Fringe Festival Presents - A solo Spoken Word drag performance where the main performer appears as a giant moth, emptying out their closet by Jo Morrigan Black

Aug 15

Upstairs?

“Upstairs?” is a dark comedy theatre production.

Aug 12

The Ballad of Ace and Scotch by Gamble Productions

A Ballad of Ace and Scotch" follows the story of Ace, a young and enigmatic cowboy from the East, who arrives in a small Colorado town.

Jul 6

athbheochan don phailistín

A summer gathering in aid of Palestine. July 6th at the Pearse Centre Music by: Curtis, Blue Niall, Amano, Dan J Wilcox, Talha Wise Wolf Poetry by: Anna D, Caoimhe, Weakliam, Cormac Fitz Art by: Merve Sagit, Pizza Egg, + more

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"We were fortunate enough to attend the opening reception of a landscape exhibit. What an experience to meet the artists. This is one of those...""

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Ronald Richards

Visitor / Curator

"My experience Art gallery has been truly delightful. Preparation for the exhibition was done very smoothly..."

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Jessica Robinson

Artist / Curator

"We would like to express our thanks for the work you have done for us over the past years."

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Eleanor Pena

Visitor / Curator

"The expertise and attention to detail with which you have handled our affairs could not be faulted."

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Jacob Jones

Visitor / Curator

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Ronald Richards

Visitor / Curator

September 7, 2024

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September 15, 2024

Princess Melancholy

Is Sophia performing stand-up comedy or are we witnessing an acute psychotic episode? Either way, once she's getting attention, she doesn't care.