Visit the James Joyce Centre for a special late evening to celebrate Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir 2026 ! The Write Stuff and The James Joyce Centre are delighted to collaborate for Culture Night Dublin, with the support of The Arts Council and Culture Night. On Friday, 18 September at 7pm , The Write Stuff will present This Is Not Nostalgia , a bespoke gathering in collaborative storytelling, poetry and music curated and hosted by Dublin writer Steve O’Toole with DJ Dandelion, Sinead O’Brien, Frank Shouldice and Tony St. Ledger. On the night, we will jointly present a set of stories, poems and songs set to a digital backdrop of both unique Dublin characters and its unique places. Dublin has always been a city of character and of characters. Some more widely known than others — from Brendan Behan to Bang Bang, and all those in between. However, This Is Not Nostalgia is of a Dublin from not so long ago, a disappearing and deeply missed Dublin. It will be a night to remember a city of street characters: Dancing Mary Margaret Dunne, Man on the bridge Arthur Fields, Pat Ingoldsby, Thom McGinty The Diceman, Pat Tierney and many the street busker, and more! The event is free but booking is essential. DJ Dandelion DJ Dandelion is one of Dublin’s most recognizable selectors and vintage style icons. Renowned for spinning strictly vinyl 45s, she brings an incredible energy to the decks with a curated mix of uptempo Northern Soul and a classic soundtrack of anthems. Her signature analog sound has fueled legendary club nights like *Strictly Handbag*, regular slots at The Big Romance, and standout festival appearances at Beyond The Pale and Bealtaine. Sinéad O’Brien Sinéad, is an Irish theatre maker and storyteller wandering across Ireland, the United Kingdom and the European Union.

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