Dublin City Council’s Arts Office and axis Ballymun, in association with The Irish Film Institute and access Cinema present 'The Pictures' Film Club for over 55’s Friends! This Month's Film is 'Casablanca'.

Dublin City Council’s Arts Office and axis Ballymun, in association with The Irish Film Institute and access Cinema present 'The Pictures' Film Club for over 55’s Friends! This Month's Film is 'Little Miss Sunshine'.

Irish army officer Captain James Kelly was catapulted into the limelight in 1970 when he was charged with illegally importing arms to Ireland, in what came to be known as the Arms Trial.

Vladimir Jablokov is the conductor, founder and solo player of The Slovak Festival Ensemble. Their style is unusual in that they perform classical music in a way that appeals to all ages and can be appreciated by all audiences nationwide.

Grow Your Own is a gentle sweet-smelling comedy that is blessed with plenty of British charm. Set on an allotment in the North of England, a bunch of grumpy old men spend their days nurturing their beloved allotments, while passing comment on their neighbours vegetables.

Taking its name from the ancient Celtic festival celebrating springtime, Bealtaine celebrates renewal, creativity and growth in ageing. axis is delighted to work in partnership with Dublin City Council Arts Office to host a range of free activities and events to celebrate Bealtaine.

Captivated by the allure of the sea, man has always been intrigued by underwater exploration and the mysteries of the deep. The year is 1873. Dundalk-based, noviciate Christian Brother, John Philip Holland is obsessed with his design for a bizarre, submergible craft.  He soon finds himself caught up in the frantic, international race to tame 'the Mistress of the Sea'.
Infused with the inventiveness of the eccentric genius, this true-story drama tells the little-known tale of 'the father of the modern submarine' and one of Ireland's greatest, unsung naval heroes.

Ballymun’s own monthly comedy club, ‘House of Fun’, brings you the cream of the Irish comedy circuit and local new talent. Previous acts that have headled at the comedy club have been well-known acts such as Tommy Tiernan, Des Bishop, Jason Byrne and Ardal O’Hanlon, so 2008 promises to bring you more top-class entertainment

Join us for an afternoon of reflection and radical optimism with local residents and artists living and working in Ballymun.

The event will be followed by a reception. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance.

‘Smycz’ was a huge hit at axis last year, so we are delighted to have them back with this amazing show. Featuring live music and a strong original score, this brilliantly staged performance sees its quirky and wayward characters strive to break away from the leashes that restrain them.