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SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT 30TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY SEMINA
R WITH DUBLIN AIKIKAI AIKIDO CLUB The Dublin Aikikai Aikido Club celebrates a remarkable 30-year journey of passion, friendship, and the art of Aikido by hosting a three-day seminar as a tribute to their legacy and a rare opportunity to train with three of the instructors who have indelibly shaped the club’s history. Instructors include Cyril Lagrasta, Marc Bachraty and Philippe Gouttard - a 7th dan Shihan whose expertise is celebrated worldwide. Friday 19 - 21 September 2025. For details and bookings: dublinaikido.com As the leaves turn orange there’s no better time to visit our stunning Botanic Gardens and as an added visual bonus it’s also the time that the wonderful Sculpture In Context exhibition nestles in amongst the foliage and flora of this Glasnevin gem. Ireland’s largest and longest-running sculpture exhibition, Sculpture in Context proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary from Thursday 4th September to Friday 10th October 2025. Much beloved by the public, this year’s exhibition welcomes several distinguished invited artists amongst public submissions, including Eilis O’Connell, Seamus Gill, Ana Duncan, Alison Kaye, Ken Drew, Beatrice Stewart, Ciaran Patterson, Penny Lacey, Michelle Maher, and Richard Healy, whose contributions enrich this 40th anniversary exhibition. The National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, D11, Thur 4th September to Fri 10th October. 9.00am to 5.00pm on weekdays and 10.00am to 6.00pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Free admission. Music news, reviews, recommendations, interviews, monthly event listings and a whole lot more besides. Plus it’s Free! SEPTEMBER ISSUE IS OUT NOW! Pick it up in selected music venues, bars, cafes, record stores and more.