Five free events for whole family in Dublin this weekend – including sport tours, food markets & flower festival
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Dublin has a range of free events on this weekend
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This includes the Rose Festival in St Anne's Park on Saturday
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Up first, the Rose Festival will take place in St Anne's Park on Saturday and Sunday, celebrating 50 years of the Rose
Rose Festival
The event runs from 10am to 6pm each day and includes plant stalls,
Visitors can try a range of fantastic activities, including axe throwing, climbing walls or exploring their breathtaking Biodiversity Village.
Children's entertainment will feature Reuben the Entertainer, the Silly Billies soft play area and the DCC Library Bus.
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And admission to the event is completely free.
Up next, the Temple Bar
Temple Bar Food Market
Located in Meeting House Square, the event will be on from 9:30am to 3:30pm on Saturday with stalls offering fresh produce and artisan products.
Visitors can try delicious cheeses, breads, cured meats, street food, coffee and sweet treats.
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The market makes the perfect day out for the entire
Pirates of Parliament Street will also run this Saturday and Sunday, transforming the street into a themed pirate attraction.
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Pirates of Parliament Street
The day is packed with activities and includes pirate actors, a DJ, face painting, balloon modelling and a craft station.
Interactive games and photo opportunities will also be available for visitors throughout the day.
Admission is free, with no booking required.
What's more, the National Museum of Ireland will host guided tours exploring the history of
History of Sport in Ireland Tour
Tours begin at 2pm at Collins Barracks Reception and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Exhibits include early hurling balls, vintage camogie dresses and Irish artefacts related to football, rugby and cricket.
The tour highlights the role of sport in Irish society over several centuries and admission is completely free.
And lastly,
Style in the City
Events run from 1pm to 5pm and alternate between locations on Henry Street and Grafton Street.
Part of Dublin City Council's initiative to support local
Attendance is free, and further dates continue into August.
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Style in the city will also return this Saturday
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