THINGS TO DO IN DUBLIN CITY

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What fun stuff should we do in Dublin?

What’s on?

In the Hotel

Simon Morgan is kicking off his series of Jazz and Swing gigs starting in the Central Hotel. He will be giving an intimate performance alongside some of Dublins top Jazz names such as Cormac O’ Brien and John Moriarty, with Nigel Linden accompanying him on piano.

 

 

What’s new?

The Little Big Museum

Nestled admist the buzzing streets which surround Stephens Green lies the newest addition to the museum scene, this newcomer now showcases a eclectic collection of over 400 artifacts, mostly donated by Dubliner’s themselves.
The Little Museum of Dublin, acts as a kind of museum come nostalgic scrapbook and ideally hopes to showcase the social, political & cultural aspect of the City.
If you fancy a stroll through Dublin’s history, make your way down to 15 Stephens Green from Thursday to Monday between 12 and 6 to tip back to the Century passed.
Admission for adults is €5; senior citizens, students and the unwaged pay €3; while children under 10 go free.

 

Live Gigs

Rock giants The Red Hot Chilli Peppers are playing in Croke Park on Tuesday 26th June 2012 tickets are €59.50 - €89.50 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds confirmed as special guests to RHCP in Croke Park.

Something to tickle your funny bone, Dara O Briain plays a number of dates Vicar Dublin throughout January 2012

The soulful James Morrison is playing one night in Dublin, 29th January in the Olympia Theatre during in 2011-2012 Irish and UK tour tickets are €44.05.

Father Ted Weekend held in The Laughter Lounge Comedy Club, Dublin Saturday 28 January 2012 doors open at 20.30pm .

Dirty Dancing January Special in the Grand Canal Theatre Dublin, sure to be a show not to be missed.

Family event not to be missed the story of the infamous Beatles, in the Tivoli Theatre, Dublin 30th January,
catch the Get Back show: The story of the Beatles.

The Irish Indi kings, Snow Patrol are playing in the 02Dublin on 20-22nd January 2012 – this is Snow Patrols Fallen Empires Tour. Tickets are €44.05

Dublin Tourism & Markets

George's Street Arcade

George’s Street Arcade is a unique shopping centre located in the heart of Dublin city centre. Less than 5 minutes walk from Grafton Street, you can enjoy boutique shops and stalls ranging from trendy clothing, jewellery, funky music, collectable items, souvenirs and much more. Come and savour this wonderful arcade which has been serving Dublin since 1881!

Designer Mart at Cow’s Lane

If you're looking for handcrafted, top-quality products with an equal measure of style and individuality, check out The Cow's Lane Designer Mart every Saturday from 10am – 5pm for a huge variety of fantastic hats, sculpture,  photography, paintings, ceramics, furniture, jewellery, bags, children's clothing, textile toys and much, much more. This outdoor market showcases the very best of handmade craft & design produced by Irish & Ireland-based artists.

This amazing, all-new outdoor market just oozes creative energy. So, head to Cow's Lane in Temple bar  this Saturday, and every Saturday, for a truly different shopping experience.

The Dublin Flea Market

The Dublin flea market promises to be a great day out with live music, food and plenty of bargains from vintage & second hand clothing etc. It takes place on the last Sunday of every month in The Co-op on Newmarket square, Dublin 8 from 11am until 5pm. There are 60 rotating stalls each month (40 indoor and 20 outdoor) selling everything from vintage clothes to second hand bikes, retro furniture and random odds and ends - pretty much everything you would expect to find at a flea market!
Come and explore the bizarre bazaar of everything old and new!

Antique Quarter Francis Street

Paris has the Left Bank and London has Portobello Road, now Dublin has its very own Antiques Quarter. Held at Francis Street, Dublin 8 on the last Sunday of every month, this market was founded in 2003 and saw the coming together of the antique traders of Francis Street to create Dublin’s very own Antique Quarter. Francis Street has long had a reputation as being the centre of quality furniture and trader’s expertise, now you can see this for yourself!

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