The Pearse Centre is located at 27 Pearse Street in the family home of Patrick and Willie Pearse, central figures in the 1916 Easter Rising. It aims to promote Gaelic culture and language by providing a platform for drama, literature, music and the arts.

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The Pearse Centre aspires to be a positive influence in Irish life, providing an intellectual environment, independent of party politics for informed discussions and analysis of issues which shape the future of our nation.

Oct 25

Swap Shop – In Aid of Palestine

Swap Shop – In Aid of Palestine: Join us at The Pearse Centre on Saturday, 25th October 2025, from 11AM to 2PM, for a community Swap Shop in support of Doctors Without Borders and UISCE for Gaza. Bring along your clothes, accessories, and books to swap, share, and give new life to. It’s a fun and sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe while supporting a vital cause. Entry: Pay What You Can 📍 The Pearse Centre, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 K037 All proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid efforts for Gaza. Everyone is welcome — come swap, donate, and make a difference!

Sep 19

Culture Night 2025 at The Pearse Centre ☘️

Culture Night 2025 at The Pearse Centre ☘️ Step inside one of Dublin’s hidden gems and experience an evening of history, stories, and creativity in the heart of the city. Join us as we open our doors for a night of discovery and celebration. 📍 The Pearse Centre, Dublin 📅 Friday, 19th September 🎫 FREE ENTRY

Sep 16

Irish-Revolution-Legacies

Irish Revolution Legacies - Palestine Fundraiser featuring talks by historians Cormac Moore & Liz Gillis.

Sep 9

Train Man

A captivating tale of sibling rivalry in post-Troubles Northern Ireland.

Sep 6

Homesick

A one-man show about how grief shapes us, fear paralyses us and sometimes emigrating can mean coming home. It’ll all be sound in the end. Won’t it?‍

Sep 5

I Want To Speak To Your Manager (How I Was Radicalised And Became...Karen)

An internationally-acclaimed slam poet, Holly Hughes is bringing her first one woman show to Dublin Fringe Festival after a sell-out performance at Scene + Heard. Expect hilarity, humiliation, and a healthy dose of female rage.

Apr 26

Remembering 1916

An event to remember 1916

Apr 26

Robert Ballagh Exhibiton

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Robert Ballagh at our art exhibition.

Apr 26

Draculas Wake

Join us for a spine tinglin night at The Pearse Centre

Apr 26

Laughing Stock Stand Up

Join us for an amazing night of comedy at The Pearse Centre

Apr 26

The Parlor Party

Join us for a vintage Parlor party at The Pearse Centre

Apr 26

The History of Irish Art

An amazing event on the history of irish art

Our

Pillars of Pearse

The Centre represents a space where we believe in the republican ideals of justice, liberty, equality & democracy that we try and promote through our "Pillars of Pearse".

Meet

Our board members

The Centre represents a space where we believe in the republican ideals of justice, liberty, equality, democracy.

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Centre Curator

Louise Hession

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Arts Director

Robert Ballagh

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Historian

Noel Hickey

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Historian

Larence Baker

Ionadh an Phairsaigh Theatre

Oct 25

Swap Shop – In Aid of Palestine

Swap Shop – In Aid of Palestine: Join us at The Pearse Centre on Saturday, 25th October 2025, from 11AM to 2PM, for a community Swap Shop in support of Doctors Without Borders and UISCE for Gaza. Bring along your clothes, accessories, and books to swap, share, and give new life to. It’s a fun and sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe while supporting a vital cause. Entry: Pay What You Can 📍 The Pearse Centre, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 K037 All proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid efforts for Gaza. Everyone is welcome — come swap, donate, and make a difference!

Sep 19

Culture Night 2025 at The Pearse Centre ☘️

Culture Night 2025 at The Pearse Centre ☘️ Step inside one of Dublin’s hidden gems and experience an evening of history, stories, and creativity in the heart of the city. Join us as we open our doors for a night of discovery and celebration. 📍 The Pearse Centre, Dublin 📅 Friday, 19th September 🎫 FREE ENTRY

Sep 16

Irish-Revolution-Legacies

Irish Revolution Legacies - Palestine Fundraiser featuring talks by historians Cormac Moore & Liz Gillis.

Sep 9

Train Man

A captivating tale of sibling rivalry in post-Troubles Northern Ireland.

Sep 6

Homesick

A one-man show about how grief shapes us, fear paralyses us and sometimes emigrating can mean coming home. It’ll all be sound in the end. Won’t it?‍

Sep 5

I Want To Speak To Your Manager (How I Was Radicalised And Became...Karen)

An internationally-acclaimed slam poet, Holly Hughes is bringing her first one woman show to Dublin Fringe Festival after a sell-out performance at Scene + Heard. Expect hilarity, humiliation, and a healthy dose of female rage.

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September 19, 2025

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Culture Night 2025 at The Pearse Centre ☘️

Culture Night 2025 at The Pearse Centre ☘️ Step inside one of Dublin’s hidden gems and experience an evening of history, stories, and creativity in the heart of the city. Join us as we open our doors for a night of discovery and celebration. 📍 The Pearse Centre, Dublin 📅 Friday, 19th September 🎫 FREE ENTRY