Category: Community Day & Canal Events

Join us stage-side for an entertainment-packed afternoon of Phizzfest fun at the canal! Featuring great musical acts, a magician, children’s toys, kayaking and other water-based activities.

Lots of information from the Royal Canal Amenity Group and, not forgetting the annual festival highlight – the Duck Race.

Bring all the family and why not bring a picnic too!

13.30 : Linda & Hammy, Royal Canal @ Shandon Gardens

14.00-17.00 : Try Kayaking ( Free Event – Booking Essential ), 6th Lock

14.15 : Finglas Concert and Marching Band, Royal Canal @ Shandon Gardens

14.30 : Magician Quentin Reynolds, Royal Canal @ Shandon Gardens

14.30 : Phizzfest Raft Race, Royal Canal

15.00 : Drumology, Royal Canal @ Shandon Gardens

15.00 : The Musical Suspects, Royal Canal @ Shandon Gardens

15.30 : Ingrid O’Beirne, Royal Canal @ Shandon Gardens

15.45 : Te Waka Aumihi – Maori Choir, Royal Canal @ Shandon Gardens

16.30 : Steve Flynn, Royal Canal @ Shandon Gardens

17.30 : Duck Race, West of 6^th Lock

Prizes galore in this tension-filled festival favourite!

Keep an eye out for our yellow barrow selling ducks at pop-up locations in Phibsborough in the week before and on the canal during the Community and Family Day.

The race itself will take place west of the 6^th lock.

American-born, Ireland-based guitarist Steven Flynn blends blues, country and folk using soulful open tunings.

Come get involved with the circus and learn to hula hoop with CIRCOBEIRNE!

Explore your creativity, give it a go, and have some fun – suitable for all ages.

The Musical Suspects, under conductor Niamh McDonough, have been singing both traditional and modern repertoire in close harmony for many years.

They perform regularly in Dublin in the John Field Room and St Ann’s, Dawson Street.

BOOKED OUT

Try something new, outdoors and fun – kayaking with Canoeing Ireland’s sit-on-top kayaks.

Safety equipment provided and instructors on site.

30-minute rides.

Strictly for ages 8 years +

The festival regulars bring their energy and enthusiasm back to Phizzfest to share their varied repertoire, from big band hits to modern‑day pop.

Sure to delight audiences young and old.

Quentin Reynolds, Member of the Magic Circle, will delight and astound children and adults alike with his repertoire of tricks, wheezes and surprises.

Come for the craic and the amazement.

The challenge is simple! Build your homemade raft, launch it into the canal and try to stay out of the water while racing your way to the finish line.

This fun event will have prizes for those who manage to stay dry, most inventive designs and most creative decoration!

Bring your own life jacket if you have one, otherwise we can supply. Capable swimmers only.

Entry forms must be filled out in advance of the race.

For all info contact Mary@[email protected] or via WhatsApp @ 086 3736488

Now get building!

A Dublin‑based waiata group formed by New Zealanders living in Ireland.

Through song, they share the stories and spirit of Aotearoa, building community abroad while staying connected to the culture, language, and traditions of home.

Have a sneak peek here…

Linda and Hammy perform a mixed set of traditional Irish music featuring lively tunes, songs and instructions for easy community dances to suit all levels and ages.

Playing many years together, you can look forward to lots of ceol, craic agus rince.