Things to do in Dublin this weekend (Jan 9-11) – RTE

Updated / Thursday, 8 Jan 2026 11:03 Getty Images With the sparkling lights of Christmas already feeling like a distant memory, and the temperature dropping by the day, January is a month that needs to be packed full of entertainment, activities, and distractions. Thankfully, Dublin has all of the above on offer. Clothes and Gift Swap Do you have some unwanted Christmas presents lying around after the holidays? Swords Tidy Towns has organised a clothes and gift swapping event on Saturday, 10 January, from 11am to 1pm. Taking place at River Valley Community Centre in Swords, this free event will allow you to exchange up to five used (but clean) or unwanted items. More info here. Gallery Crawl Alternative Dublin is hosting a two-hour tour of The National Gallery this weekend – the perfect opportunity to meet new people and appreciate some beautiful art. Taking place on Saturday, 10 January, at 1pm, tickets cost €9.55 on Eventbrite. Salsa & Bachata Classes Every Sunday, Quedadas Salseras hosts salsa and bachata dance classes in LoSt LaNe. Beginner and intermediate level salsa classes kick off at 5pm, followed by beginner and intermediate bachata classes at 6pm, with a final social dance kicking off
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