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 17
SUCH SWEET SORROWSuch Sweet Sorrow -Meet Rose and Jude, two adults with separate lives who were once kids in love. A chance meeting leads them to a sweetly sorrowful look back.
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Aug 8
Create your own illuminated manuscriptSlow down for an afternoon of colour, gold and medieval craftsmanship at The Pearse Centre. Inspired by the beauty of the Book of Kells, this intimate three-hour workshop offers a hands-on introduction to Celtic art and the tradition of illuminated manuscripts.

Jun 13
Cures from The Hollowby Sarah McKenna DunneStories about the secretive and fading folkloric heritage of “the cure” from the people who practise an ancient tradition in modern Ireland.

May 10
Trash Cinema Club: Dr. Sarah Cleary: Cult Horror NightRock Bottom Saloon return to deliver this year’s festival halftime show, bringing you the only thing they know: Pure, unfiltered TRASH.

Apr 26
Trash Cinema Club: Meg Reilly – Few CansRock Bottom Saloon return to deliver this year’s festival halftime show, bringing you the only thing they know: Pure, unfiltered TRASH.

Apr 26
Robert Ballagh ExhibitonImmerse yourself in the captivating world of Robert Ballagh at our art exhibition.
The Centre represents a space where we believe in the republican ideals of justice, liberty, equality, democracy.

Centre Curator

Arts Director

Historian

Historian
Sep 17
Such Sweet Sorrow -Meet Rose and Jude, two adults with separate lives who were once kids in love. A chance meeting leads them to a sweetly sorrowful look back.
Aug 8
Slow down for an afternoon of colour, gold and medieval craftsmanship at The Pearse Centre. Inspired by the beauty of the Book of Kells, this intimate three-hour workshop offers a hands-on introduction to Celtic art and the tradition of illuminated manuscripts.
Jun 25
Jun 13
Stories about the secretive and fading folkloric heritage of “the cure” from the people who practise an ancient tradition in modern Ireland.
May 10
Rock Bottom Saloon return to deliver this year’s festival halftime show, bringing you the only thing they know: Pure, unfiltered TRASH.
Apr 26
Rock Bottom Saloon return to deliver this year’s festival halftime show, bringing you the only thing they know: Pure, unfiltered TRASH.
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August 8, 2026
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August 9, 2026
Slow down for an afternoon of colour, gold and medieval craftsmanship at The Pearse Centre. Inspired by the beauty of the Book of Kells, this intimate three-hour workshop offers a hands-on introduction to Celtic art and the tradition of illuminated manuscripts.








