From the Oireachtas today: Mick, Dan, Mervyn, Mary and Patrick answering questions today after wowing the Senators and TD’s with the screenings of RADE’s recent films.

"RADE's innovative programme of combatting substance abuse through art introduces addicts to their own genius, their own best selves, it focuses on the buzz that living a positive life can bring,a buzz that is genuine and life enhancing"
President Mary McAleese
From the Oireachtas today: Mick, Dan, Mervyn, Mary and Patrick answering questions today after wowing the Senators and TD’s with the screenings of RADE’s recent films.
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“If interested, please contact RADE on 01 454 6406 or by email to monika@rade.ie”
RADE is currently seeking volunteers with backgrounds in the visual and dramatic arts to assist in facilitating art & drama workshops. This is a chance to engage in exciting group projects and gain experience in group facilitation. Volunteers will be required to undergo Garda clearance and in-house induction prior to commencing. If interested, please contact RADE on 01 454 6406 or by email to cathal@rade.ie
Independent Senator Lynn Ruane has invited RADE to give a talk about our project to the politicians in the Oireachtas at 3.00 pm on December 4th, 2019.
We will also be screening our two very funny latest films there. A great chance to demonstrate social inclusion in the arts and to challenge the stigma associated with drug users.
If you haven’t caught RADE’s hilarious film from 2018 (last year)“Spare Change” on the big screen, we are delighted to launch it now on our website. Click here to see the full film ->
You can still catch RADE’s 2 new films from 2019 “The Man In the Chair” and “The Girl In The Window” on the big screen in RADE’s studio space at the OLV Building, every Wednesday at 2:00 pm. (These 2 new films will not go online till November 2020.
RADE is currently working with Elida Maiques, a cartoon artist, towards the production of a Graphic Novel. If things go as planned we hope to have the launch of the book in early March 2020.
We are all, at RADE, very saddened to hear that Paul W, passed away suddenly at the weekend.
Paul featured in our 2018 film ‘Spare Change‘ For any of our previous participants who would like to pay their respects, Paul’s funeral will take place on Thursday, 7th November in Our Lady of Dolours Church, Dolphin’s Barn, at 11:30am.
Paul will also be reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Wednesday, from 2pm to 8pm.
The RADE film screenings were a fantastic success on Monday the 23rd at the Irish Film Institute.
Over 200 people attended the launch; a wonderful inter-agency experience of coming together and participation in the arts for everybody.
Since the Launch, RADE has already received several requests regarding further showings.
We are delighted to announce that you can still catch RADE’s 2 new films from 2019 “The Man In the Chair” and “The Girl In The Window” on the big screen in RADE’s studio space at the OLV Building, every Wednesday at 2:00 pm. (These 2 new films will not go online till November 2020).
We can seat up to 50 people, so booking in advance is essential.
It’s that time of year again! Culture Night will soon again be upon us on Friday the 20th September 2019, from 4 pm to 9 pm.
RADE will open its door to the public to display a collection of artwork by their participants. Throughout the evening, RADE will screen a series of original short films, starring RADE participants.
RADE’s vision: Creativity is open to everyone
Written by Marc McDonnell, 24th June 2019
RADE is proud to announce that it has just wrapped filming on its latest two shorts “The Girl in the Window” and “The Man in the Chair”.
Written by frequent RADE collaborator Rodney Lee (Irish Light Vs Tony) and directed by Gary Boyd, both films use an art gallery in the inner city of Dublin to examine how addicts and the homeless are perceived by the upper echelon of society through Lee’s dry satirical style.
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The launch will take place at our premises, The OLV Building, Cathedral View Court, New Street, Dublin 8, at 11:30am on both Tuesday 30th April and Wednesday 1st May. Anne Buckley will formally launch the book on the 30th of April. We will be screening our most recent film ‘Spare Change’, and performing a RADE signature drama piece ‘Get Stoned’, on both dates.
An exploration of a year of recovery, art, drama and education
The annual report highlights the work undertaken by both the rehab and training team, creative departments and particpants in RADE. RADERS were busy celebrating our nation’s centenary throughout the year and presented their work in many formats, from a graphic novel to canvas paintings to sculptures to stage productions throughout the year.
The 2019 Aontas Star Awards ceremony took place in the Pillar Room at the Rotunda Hospital on Monday, 4th March. As recipients of a 2018 Star Award, RADE was invited to present awards to this year’s winners in the Social Inclusion category.
RADE is currently seeking volunteers with backgrounds in the visual and dramatic arts to assist in facilitating art & drama workshops. This is a chance to engage in exciting group projects and gain experience in group facilitation. Volunteers will be required to undergo Garda clearance and in-house induction prior to commencing. If interested, please contact RADE on 01 454 6406 or by email to cathal@rade.ie