Culture Date with Dublin 8 is set to continue expanding the cultural profile of the city as it launches its five year strategic plan. ‌As an initiative led by Dublin City Council, Culture Date celebrates the culture, history, heritage and people of Dublin 8 and endeavours to help shape a vibrant cultural district. As an initiative, Culture Date with Dublin 8 delivers hundreds of free and low‑cost events annually across museums, heritage sites, libraries, parks, arts spaces, and community venues. Dublin City Council was proud to support work that connected people with place and celebrated the rich cultural life of our neighbourhoods,” he said. Culture Date with Dublin 8 acts as an example of integrated, community-centred cultural practice, demonstrating how heritage, creativity, and people can come together to support a vibrant, connected, and resilient culture.