From July 10 – 12, one of Ireland’s largest and most popular summer festivals is back in Merrion Square, Dublin. Always great fun for every member of the family, 2015 marks the 10th year of City Spectacular (formerly known as the Street Performance World Championships). Although its name may have changed (and sponsorship has now…
This year, it must be said that July is a great month for concerts and gigs in Dublin. With so much choice and so many big names playing here, it will be difficult to choose who to see. The music kicks off on a high, with AC/DC playing at the Aviva Stadium July 1. Fans…
Taste of Dublin 2015 started off in glorious sunshine at Iveagh Gardens on Thursday 11th of June 2015. The festival, which is in its 10th year is the biggest food festival and is a mix of food tastings, workshops, talks by top chefs and many of the capital’s best restaurants and food providers displaying their…
Jersey Boys Date: 1st April 2015 to 18th April 2015 Venue:Bord Gáis Energy Theatre (Grand Canal Theatre) This is the fascinating true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and their rise to fame and fortune. Before they reached the age of 30 they were already in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame…
John B. Keane’s Moll Date: 27th Jan 2015 to 14th Feb 2015 Venue: Gaeity Theatre MOLL is a comedy set in a presbytery in County Kerry where Moll is a priest’s housekeeper who takes over the running of a parish house setting off the parish priest and curates against each other with chaotic and sometimes…
Happy New Year to All Visitors to Dublin! Tourism forecasts suggest that visitor numbers to Ireland are set to continue to increase in 2015 with even greater numbers visiting the capital. Dublin has a wealth of attractions and reasons to visit and no matter what your preferences there is always something to do in this…
Winter Funderland Date: 5th of Dec 2014 to 11th of Jan 2015 Venue: RDS Simmonscourt, Ballsbridge Winter Funderland aims to capture the magic of Christmas. A festival of family entertainment in one location. Funderland – Europe’s largest indoor theme park, iSkate on Ice-Ireland’s largest ice rink and Fossett’s exclusive Christmas Circus. Winter Funderland will be…
Dara O’Briain – Crowd Tickler Date: 15th October 2014 – 15th November 2014 Venue: Vicar Street One of Ireland’s favourite comedians now based in the UK, Dara O’Briain brings his new show Crowd Tickler to Vicar Street for 16 dates October and November. He is well known TV presenter of The Panel, Mock the Week,…
The Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show 2012 is taking place from August 15th – 19th. It is a famous Dublin institution which shows off Irish Horse Breeding and top class National and International Showjumping. The Nations Cup will feature Ireland competing against the top show jumping countries in the world. Competitions during the week include…
Handel’s Day 13 April 2011 Venue: Temple Bar A celebration of music and history in 18th century Dublin from 10am until 12 midnight. There will be lots of free activities going on in the Temple Bar Area. Handel’s Messiah was first performed on Fishamble Street in Temple Bar and will be commemorated with an outdoor…
Dublin hosts some major sporting events throughout the year. These events attract visitors from home and abroad as well as local Dublin fans. These events are usually a major source of revenue for Dublin Hotels and Dublin Bed and Breakfast accommodation. The GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) hosts numerous games of Gaelic Football and Hurling in…
