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Twisted Tales Of the Darker Side of Ireland.

A 60 minute long, Adults-Only Storytelling Experience.  Listen to the macabre, gruesome and obscure tales from Ireland’s darkest myths and legends, performed by one of our talented Storytellers. Tours leave every 30 minutes from 19:00 -20:30, Thursday – Saturday. Strictly 18+ – ID may be required. Tickets from €22-24 per person. Spaces are limited, so booking in advance is highly recommended. Tours are performed through English.
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Bringing the best of Dublin's live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre!
WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC You can find the best of Dublin’s live music daily at M.J. Wright - your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre. Join us every Tuesday night from 8pm for live music with Declan Kennedy! Free entry!
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Bringing the best of Dublin's live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre!
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Bringing the best of Dublin's live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre!
WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC You can find the best of Dublin’s live music daily at M.J. Wright - your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre. Join us every Thursday night from 8pm for live music with Jimmy Coup & Brian Grace! Free entry!
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Bringing the best of Dublin's live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre!
WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC You can find the best of Dublin’s live music daily at M.J. Wright - your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre. Join us every Friday night from 9pm for live music with Colm Lynch! Free entry!
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Bringing the best of Dublin's live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre!
WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC You can find the best of Dublin’s live music daily at M.J. Wright - your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre. Join us every Monday night from 8pm for live music with Donal Kirk & Anto Drennan! Free entry!
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Riverdance has captivated audiences with its GRAMMY award-winning music, its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation celebrates the show’s incredible 30th year milestone, with a special anniversary global tour, which comes home to the Gaiety Theatre for the summer season.
The spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved show with innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics.  Riverdance showcases The New Generation of exceptional dancers and musicians with their electrifying energy and skill in their traditions and art.  This is Riverdance better than ever – fresh, new and exciting with all the original magic that won the hearts of millions of fans worldwide.
Composed by Bill Whelan. Produced by Moya Doherty. Directed by John McColgan.
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Common Ground: Ireland and the EU is a new multimedia exhibition exploring how Ireland's membership of the European Union has shaped the country socially, culturally and economically over the past few decades. The exhibition also looks at the impact Ireland has had across Europe, telling stories of migration, opportunity, equality, education and cultural exchange through immersive displays and personal stories.  

Ireland joined the European Economic Community (EEC) – as the EU was then known – on January 1, 1973, after a referendum endorsed by 83% of voters. It was then among the poorest and most underdeveloped countries in western Europe, with a population just over half of its current size. Ireland’s accession proved to be the most consequential economic milestone in the half century since Irish independence, but it also set in motion far-reaching social and cultural change. EU legislation has driven improvements in workers’ rights, for example, and set binding targets for climate action. Irish people have studied and built new lives across Europe, while many Europeans have since made their homes here in Ireland. As Ireland assumes the EU presidency in 2026, this new multimedia exhibition explores how a small island nation has extended its influence across Europe, and how Europe, in turn, has profoundly shaped modern Ireland.

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Studying Abroad An Ghaeilge Entry to this exhibition is included in general admission tickets.
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“The way of metta is not only a path of ever-increasing positive emotion leading to Enlightenment. It is a guide to recovering our basic human inheritance of joy” – Sangharakshita The Buddha is renowned as the embodiment of wisdom and love. He also represents the fullest flowering of human potential.
On this course they'll be studying the Buddha’s words on metta – loving-kindness – and how they point out a path to realise this potential. They'll be putting his teachings into practice starting with identifying more skillful ways of living; cultivating a vigorous imaginative identification with others; and freeing the mind through the development of wisdom. The course will include an introduction to the metta-bhavana (development of loving-kindness meditation) and is suitable for newcomers as well as people who wish to intensify their practice and glean new insights. The course is based upon Sangharakshita’s book Living With Kindness and you will be provided with a copy of the book as part of the course. You will receive the book on the first night of the course.  

Over the five weeks they will cover:

  Suitable for: 
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Dublin City Council proudly presents the return of ‘Summer in Dublin’ – a program packed full of vibrant city-centre activations running across summer weekends this July and August. Dublin City Centre will transform into a playground this summer, with a host of free family events scheduled across the capital. Packed with live entertainment, spectacular street performances, interactive shows and larger-than-life characters, visitors of all ages can step into an immersive experience where surprises await around every corner. From beekeepers to circus acrobats, and enchanting storytellers to creative workshops, each weekend promises a fresh adventure in the heart of the city. Families can explore vibrant themed zones, discover hidden moments of wonder and enjoy a packed programme designed to spark imagination and create lasting memories. Each week, visitors will be welcomed into a magical world including:
  • July 4/5 - Blossoms & Bees
  • July 11/12 - Circus in the City
  • July 18/19 - Alice in the City
  • July 25/26 - Hearts and Crafts
  • Aug  1 / 2 – Wellness World  
  • Aug  8/9 - Playtime on Parliament Street
Partnering with DublinTown.ie, there’s also the chance to take your coffee front row to a series of free fashion shows set to bring energy, glamour and entertainment to O’Connell St and Suffolk St. Featuring live music, beauty showcases, trend-led fashion collections and plenty of style inspiration, the event promises something for everyone. Open to all ages, it offers a fun, inclusive and welcoming atmosphere where families, friends, shoppers and visitors can come together to enjoy a celebration of fashion, beauty and community in the heart of the city. Alongside the packed schedule of entertainment, soak up the summer atmosphere of Dublin city centre with delicious food offerings, family-friendly treats and bustling outdoor spaces perfect for relaxing, exploring and connecting. Speaking at the launch of the Summer in Dublin campaign, Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr Ray McAdam said: “Summer in Dublin captures the very spirit of what my mayoralty has been about: Celebrating Dublin. Celebrating our city centre. Celebrating our streets and public spaces. Celebrating the creativity, colour and imagination that make this capital so special. Most of all, celebrating Dubliners. Across July and August, our city will come alive with music, performance, fashion, workshops and family fun. It will be a chance for children to wonder, for families to gather, for visitors to explore, and for all of us to enjoy the heart of Dublin at its best. This is what a living, active and engaged city looks like. A city that welcomes people in. A city that brings people together. A city that reminds us, again and again, that Dublin’s greatest strength is its people.” Whether you're chasing magical moments, seeking exciting adventures or simply looking for a free family fun day out this summer, Summer in Dublin is set to make the city centre the ultimate destination for family fun. For a full list of event details, view the full schedule for Summer in Dublin at www.dublincity.ie/summerindublin
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