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The official page for Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre.
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Rua Red is a contemporary art space housing two galleries, a theatre/cinema, a dance studio, a conference room, recording facilities, music rooms, workshop areas, artist’s studios, office spaces and a café. Rua Red exhibit the work of established Irish and International artists who are committed to producing work within a socio political framework. The education programme reflects the organisation

s interests with place, politics and people through a challenging programme of events, workshops, screenings and performances that allow audiences and visitors to engage with the exhibitions through the mediums of music, dance, theatre and visual art. In addition to Rua Red’s artistic programme the organisation also houses and works alongside a number of independent creative organisations and individuals through the provision of office spaces. Rua Red also provide subsidised artist studios which are awarded on a competitive basis to practicing artists for 1-3 years.

03/09/2026

Bígí linn ar an Mháirt an 29ú Meán Fómhair don léiriúchán de Rún Cheannais Mhóir (2009) ag tacú leis an bhféile Bronntanas!

Tagann an síscéal seo do pháistí agus daoine fásta ó Cartoon Saloon (Cartoon Saloon) ó Chill Chainnigh. Insíonn an lámh tarraingthe beochán seo an scéal faoin manach Brendan a théann ar eachtra nuair a thagann saoi speisialta le sean-leabhar ársa, lán le heagna rúnda agus cumhacht.

Ar siúl ón 14ú Meán Fómhair go dtí an 4ú Deireadh Fómhair, is féile do theaghlaigh í Bronntanas a cheiliúrann an Ghaeilge i saol an teaghlaigh trí imeachtaí spraíúla.

Is club míosúil é RUARUM ag Rua Red mar chuid den chlár Foghlaim agus Rannpháirtíocht ag comhoibriú leis an aisteoir Bronagh Donaghey (.donaghey). An aidhm atá againn ná taispeántais nua agus sceitimíneacha a chur ar fáil dóibh siúd leis an ngrá don scannánaíocht.
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Join us on Tuesday 29 Sept at 17:00 for a screening of Rún Cheannanais Mhóir (2009) in collaboration with Bronntanas Irish Language Festival!

From Kilkenny’s Cartoon Saloon (Cartoon Saloon) comes this animated fairytale for children and adults alike. This beautiful hand-drawn animation tells the story of young monk Brendan who is beckoned to adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives with an ancient book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers.

This event is free and popcorn will be provided, tickets can be booked through the link in our bio. The film rating is PG and the runtime is 75 minutes.

Running from 14th September to 4th October, Bronntanas is an Irish language festival for families, that celebrates the use of Irish in family life through fun events.

RUARUM is a monthly film club at Rua Red as part of the Learning & Engagement programme in collaboration with actor Bronagh Donaghey (.donaghey). Our goal is to bring new and exciting screenings to anyone who loves cinema.

01/09/2026

Join us on Saturday 19 Sept from 16:00—17:00 for an interactive Irish-language play session for early years as part of Bronntanas Festival! 🐝

An interactive adventure play facilitated by actor Niamh Murphy where the audience help B the Little Bee find her way home after falling out of the hive by solving clues, singing songs, and completing tasks about the life of the bumblebee.

This event is is free but tickets are required through the link in our bio. Suitable for ages 4-6 but fun for all the family!

Running from 14th September to 4th October, Bronntanas is an Irish language festival for families, that celebrates the use of Irish in family life through fun events.
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Dráma idirghníomhach as Gaeilge do pháistí óga mar chuid den fhéile Bronntanas! 🐝

Is dráma eachtraíochta idirghníomhach é seo le haisteoir Niamh Murphy ina gcabhraíonn an lucht féachana le B an Bhumbóg Bheag a bealach abhaile a aimsiú trí leideanna a réiteach, amhráin a chanadh agus tascanna a dhéanamh faoi shaol na bumbóige.

Oiriúnach do pháistí 4-6 bliana d'aois le spraoi don chlann iomlán!

Tá an imeacht seo mar chuid de Bronntanas, ar siúl ón 14 Meán Fómhair go 4 Deireadh Fómhair, is féile teaghlaigh í Bronntanas a cheiliúrann ról na Gaeilge i saol teaghlaigh agus pobail trí imeachtaí spraíúla.

31/08/2026

Introducing the Leylandii Gods (Beau, Beaker, Buzz and Deadhead) who are rooted in Breda Brown’s backyard, crafted by Padraig Lambert. These ‘once garden gods’ feature in Orla Barry’s () new work ‘Chaddy and the Leylandii Gods’ as part of her current exhibition The Collie, The Cheviot and The Crouched Skeleton here at Rua Red.

Come visit our gallery to see these hedges come to life and tell stories from Orla’s time spent with the community that makes up South County Dublin's rural landscape. This work reflects on the complexities of rural life at the edge of the city, exploring how landscape is shaped by inheritance, lineage, survival, friendship, economic pressure and the stories that pass between people.

The Collie, The Cheviot and The Crouched Skeleton is open until 26 September, Mon—Sat 10:00—18:00.

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27/08/2026

Spend creative and fun-filled Saturdays of art making inspired by our current exhibition, The Collie, The Cheviot & The Crouched Skeleton!

Art Trolley gives children a chance to engage with our current exhibition by artist Orla Barry () through a creative project inspired by the work. This four week term will be led by artist and facilitator, Tara Carroll (), who will work with the young people to explore and respond to the wonderful themes of the exhibition. The group will engage in a fun tour of the exhibition with Tara to spark ideas and imaginations.

Tara’s accessible and inclusive approach to facilitation and art making will create a supportive and adaptable environment for each young person.

All children aged 7-12 are welcome to sign up and give Art Trolley a try!

Workshops will take place each Saturday in September (5, 12, 19, 26) from 13:00—14:30.

Visit the link in our bio to book your place.

25/08/2026

Open Call for Artists!

We’re now inviting applications from mid-career to established artists for an upcoming studio space at Rua Red.

Our studios offer affordable, dedicated workspaces for visual artists, with licences running from one to three years depending on needs and availability. The studio is Rua Red's largest studio, measuring approximately 7.5m x 8.7m with a monthly fee of €360.

Deadline to Apply: Monday 7th September 2026

What’s Included:
• Concrete flooring
• Sink and storage
• Heating
• Natural light
• Wi Fi
• Access to a supportive artistic community

We welcome artists working across all visual arts disciplines.

To apply or learn more see the link in our bio.

Image: Cecilia Bullo, current studio artist.

24/08/2026

We are delighted to share such a brilliant review of Orla Barry’s (Orla Barry) current exhibition The Collie, The Cheviot & The Crouched Skeleton in The Irish Times (Irish Times Magazine). Many thanks to Gemma Tipton (gemma_tipton) for recognising our relevant, relatable and radical approach to programming here at Rua Red.

We are so grateful to all the farmers and contributors who worked with Orla during this commission, Donie Anderson, Peter Bergel, Breda Brown, Colin Graham, Selina Guinness, Padraig Lambert, Tim McGlynn & Dublin Hill Goats cheese, Philip McGuire, Des O’Carroll, and Mary O’Rourke.

Visit us before 26 September to see Orla Barry’s amazing new works, our gallery is open Mon—Sat 10:00—18:00.

All welcome. Admission free.

23/08/2026

Join us on 12 September at 16:00 as Hopeful Theatre () presents—Who will pay the Bride Price: A Compelling Stage Exploration of Cross-Cultural Love and Tradition in Modern Dublin.

Directed by acclaimed theatre facilitator and writer Newton Barabara () ‘Who will pay the Bride Price’ is a poignant, timely narrative examining the delicate intersection between heritage, modern relationships, and integration in contemporary Ireland.

The play follows the journey of an Irish woman and an African man, whose relationship is pushed to the brink when traditional customs clash with modern expectations. In the word of director Newton Barabara, ‘This production reflects real conversations taking place across diverse communities in South Dublin today, demonstrating the vital power of maternal empathy and dialogue in bridging cultural divides.’

Tickets are available from Julie Crawford of Hopeful Theatre, contact via email [email protected]/[email protected].

This production is kindly supported by South Dublin County Council (), The Civic Theatre (), Abbey Theatre () and Rua Red.

21/08/2026

We are thrilled to be partnering with Irish Arts Centre New York () as they launch their upcoming programme for 2026—2027.

As part of our continued partnership Array Collective () will present ‘In The Round’, a new exhibition at Irish Arts Centre curated by Rua Red Director/Curator Maolíosa Boyle and Jonathan Cummins.

This show draws from a wider trajectory of work developed over the past several years, including the Turner Prize-winning installation ‘The Druthaib’s Ball; An Dún’, created for the Irish Museum of Modern Art and the exhibition ‘The Goose and the Common’, commissioned by Rua Red, which upends the language of protest, surveillance, defence, and displacement.

This exhibition will open 18 September 2026 at 18:00 and will continue until 13 January 2027.

The programme will involve a workshop, symposium and karaoke event. Tickets are available via the Irish Arts Centre website or link in our bio.

18/08/2026

𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨: 30 September—03 October, CrossWays Tallaght Performance Art Festival 2026

We are excited to announce that the fourth annual Performance Art Festival will take place in Rua Red and at various sites across Tallaght, curated by Olivia Hassett () and Francis Fay ().

CrossWays Tallaght is an ambitious four-day festival showcasing work from a selection of performance artists through live performance, public interventions, workshops and acts of gathering. Keep an eye out for a full line-up to be announced soon!

This year's festival draws inspiration from the Irish crossroads: a historic gathering place where stories were shared, music was played, relationships were forged and communities came together. CrossWays Tallaght reimagines the crossroads as a contemporary site of gathering. Join us next month as we consider not only which direction to take, but how we might travel together.

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Image: El Putnam () , Hot Air (2025), Becoming Tallaght Performance Art Festival 2025. Photo by Fenia Kotsopoulou ().

Address

Rua Red South Dublin Arts Centre, D24
Tallaght
D24KV8N

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 6pm
Friday	9:30am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm

Website

http://www.ruared.ie/

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