Turas Alf / Alf's Journey - Dublin, November 2024

Macnas presents, in collaboration with Research Ireland

TURAS ALF / ALF’s JOURNEY

Dublin, November 2024

Alf, a 20m x 5m giant puppet of a Smooth Newt, inspired by the current conversations around climate change and habitat loss, will meander through Dublin, visiting multiple city centre locations as part of  Science Week.

Alf the Giant Newt is Macnas’ latest Giant, with incorporated lighting, soundtrack and special effects, that will animate the streets of Dublin and delight audiences.

Join us in welcoming Alf on his journey through Dublin city centre on Thursday 14 November, accompanied by drummers, stilted beacons and fire performers.

Alf the Newt will wind through the city, starting at 19:30 from Capel Street, across the River Liffey via Grattan Bridge, through Parliament Street and onwards to Dublin Castle for 20:30 or, stop by and say hello to Alf at Collins Barracks (12th-13th November, 10am-5pm) as he prepares for his journey.

Alf will be taking a well-earned rest at Dublin Castle after his journey across the city, and welcomes visitors at this historic location from 15th–16th November (10am to 9pm)*.

Supported by Research Ireland, Science Week is the annual week-long celebration of science in our daily lives and takes place across Ireland from 10 – 17 November 2024. This year, Science Week will explore the theme of Regeneration.