Celebrating the lives and achievements of women from Dublin’s North Inner City
On 6 January each year, women all over Ireland celebrate Nollaig na mBan, also known as ‘Little Christmas’ and ‘Women’s Christmas’. Traditionally, this was a day women downed tools and had a day of rest and pampering after the hard work of Christmas.
The Nollaig na mBan Festival in Dublin’s North Inner City has taken this day to a whole new level. Established by a group of local women from Ballybough, the North Strand and Clonliffe areas, and sponsored by Dublin City Council, NEIC, Dublin Port Company, Inner City Trust and Local Safety Partnership the special day was designed to honour and celebrate local women. To date this festival has a record of attracting top class events, using local venues such as Charleville Mall Library, St. Columba’s Church, Clonliffe House, Cusack’s and Annesley House in North Strand and Ballybough.
Each year between 10-12 local women — unsung heroes — are chosen for their various contributions to the area, with large posters of the women hung outdoors and an award ceremony on the day.
The gathering of family and friends for this festival is heart-warming. The festival brings the entire community together under a united umbrella: to have well-deserved fun!
This years festival was a huge success, with sold out events all accross the North Inner City.
Building on the growing success of the festival, next year promises an even more exciting program, with a diverse range of activities and events throughout the day. Dublin’s North Inner City will come alive with music, art exhibitions, interactive workshops, and engaging panel discussions, all centered around supporting and uplifting women. The event will feature renowned speakers and performers, empowering women through their stories of resilience and achievement.
Nollaig na mBan provides an excellent platform for networking, fostering community connections, and showcasing the incredible talents within the local area. It brings together neighbours, friends, and family to celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in our society.
We invite everyone to mark their calendars and join us in Dublin’s North Inner City on 6th January, where throughout the day and late into the night we celebrate all of our local women. Don’t miss out!
We can't wait for the 2026 festival
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