Dublin

Lambay Island may be barely three miles off the east coast of Ireland, but it retains an air of inaccessible mystery. When WB Yeats visited the island in the 1880’s, he compared his experience to landing on a remote South Seas island for…

One of the loveliest parks of Dublin is right in the heart of the city and is literally a place of serenity and refreshment from the surrounding busy shopping and business streets. Even in mid-winter St Stephen’s Green has a special charm…

Supergrass are reforming for a tour of the UK, Europe and North America in 2020, including gigs at Dublin's Olympia Theatre (February 14) and Belfast's Ulster Hall (February 17) The seminal British rockers declared their surprise comeback…

The programme for the 7th BlueFire Street Fest - the one-day, all ages intercultural event taking place on September 21 in Smithfield, Dublin - has been announced. The festival is a non-profit social enterprise with a mission to promote…

Following a sold out Dublin show last year, Jools Holland has confirmed a 3Arena date on October 23, 2020 with his acclaimed Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. Just like his previous Dublin shows, Holland will be joined on vocals by Ruby Turner …

Dublin Fringe Festival is turning 25 years old. But, while it may be its birthday, the event is giving the city a present instead – the biggest and best party in town from September 7 – 22. An arts festival, the event will run for 16 days…

If you were one of the 40.7 million people who Netflix claim streamed the latest series of their smash hit sci-fi Stranger Things, you will no doubt know that ice-cream is very important to the plot. Set in Hawkins, Indiana in the 80's,…

Every city has a secret park, an oasis of green and seclusion not generally noticed by the locals and totally overlooked by tourists. In Dublin that elusive park is Iveagh Gardens. It is located behind and surrounded by Earlsfort Terrace,…

Tourism Ireland welcomed the visit by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands to Ireland, stating it was good news for tourism and a unique opportunity to convince potential Dutch holidaymakers to visit the Emerald Isle.…

Wine company JN Wine are launching a new JN Academy to teach blossoming oenophiles and journeyed down to Dublin's Olesya's Wine Bar to promote the service. Taking place last night (June 5), the event saw patrons being served samples of the…

This Friday (May 10) will see the opening on Dublin’s Capel Street of The Virgin Mary, serving exclusively alcohol free beers, wines and spirits. According to trade magazine The Spirits Business, the new pub is aiming to capitalise on the…

Three open air summer concerts have been announced for Dun Laoghaire Pier on the June Bank Holiday Weekend. Deacon Blue will be supported by Basement Jaxx (DJ Set) and Stereo MCs on Friday, May 31. Madness will headline on Saturday, June 1…

Following their sensational sold out shows last year at Malahide Castle and the RDS, Nile Rodgers & Chic are returning to Dublin this summer with special guests Kaiser Chiefs. The legendary band will bring their spectacular live show to…

Taking place in Dublin from March 14 - 18, St. Patrick’s Festival is set to celebrate Ireland’s rich culture and heritage with a host of terrific events. With over 3000 participants – including dancers, poets, musicians – the festival will…

St. Patrick’s Day is when everyone in the world wants to be Irish. After all, we are a country bursting with creative energy, ideas and enthusiasm. These traits will be on display during this year’s St Patrick’s Festival, taking place in…