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Kilkenny great Richie Power tasted managerial success as he led Shelmaliers to the Wexford SHC title with a two-point victory over Rathnure St Anne’s on Sunday. Thousands of homes and businesses left without power following Storm Boelo Ethiopian athletes claim men's and women's titles at Dublin Marathon

Enjoy a weekend filled with creativity, community and connection at our 2025 Christmas Fair. Rather than presenting one unified version, the concert takes you on a seasonal journey, alternating between Vivaldi's vivid Baroque original and Richter's contemporary reimagining. A birthday celebration turns febrile when a rural Irish family address their sister’s relationship with a refugee. EXILE is a unique collaborative production, merging theatre and music to explore the extraordinary life of Fenian, poet, convict, journalist and orator John Boyle O'Reilly from Dowth County Meath. The Magnificent explores the tensions and tenderness between them, as the consequences of their careers, lives and choices come knocking.

"Clubbing" has become a popular phenomenon amongst young people in Ireland during the celtic tiger years. Many modern pubs, not necessarily traditional, still emulate traditional pubs, only perhaps substituting traditional music for a DJ or non-traditional live music.citation needed Typically pubs are important meeting places, where people can gather and meet their neighbours and friends in a relaxed atmosphere; similar to the café cultures of other countries. "Pub culture" refers to the habit amongst Irish people of frequenting public houses (pubs).

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A majority of the population support the ban, including a significant percentage of smokers. Belfast has a unique underground club scene taking place in settings such as churches, zoos, and crematoriums. Many larger pubs in cities eschew such trappings entirely, opting for loud music, and focusing more on the consumption of drinks, which is not a focus of traditional Irish culture. In tandem with these developments, the last quarter of the century saw the emergence of a new Irish cuisine based on traditional ingredients handled in new ways. The proliferation of fast food has led to increasing public health problems including obesity, and one of the highest rates of heart disease in the world. In addition to Irish food, meals eaten in Ireland may include pizza, curry and Chinese food, with some west African dishes making an appearance lately.

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• Poetry in Irish represents the oldest vernacular poetry in Europe, with the earliest examples dating from the 6th century.
• There will also be a special after-hours edition of the tour on Thursday, 29th October at 7.30pm
• Founded in 2022, it takes over stages in London, Melbourne, and New York every Autumn, giving audiences the chance to see their favourite fun

Funeral details confirmed for Michael Flatley's 'beautiful and elegant' wife Niamh Late Late Show line-up revealed with legendary Irish rocker and Celebrity Traitors star topping the bill Beoga to discuss Ed Sheeran fall-out on The Late Late Show among star-studded line-up The Emmerdale star and Jowita Przystal danced the jive to a mash-up of Fatboy Slim’s The Rockafella Skank and The Knack’s My Sharona. The Royal Ulster Academy’s 145th exhibition reveals the extraordinary talent and emotional power of art in Northern Ireland

• Dublin regularly hosts free concerts, open-air markets, gallery openings, workshops and community festivals.
• Manchester United’s hierarchy are in crisis talks over whether or not to sack Michael Carrick as manager after he oversaw another torrid defeat, to Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, that appeared to leave his job in the balance.
• In partnership with principal sponsor Microsoft, the AI Awards is more than an awards ceremony; it is a gathering of Ireland’s thriving AI community.
• The 1st of February, known as St. Brigid's Day (after St. Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland) or Imbolc, also does not have its origins in Christianity, being instead another religious observance superimposed at the beginning of spring.

If you’re new in town, your local pub is often the fastest way to feel part of the community. It’s where people meet, share gossip, tell stories, sing songs, and watch a match. Rural areas still hold strong; 38% of people live in communities under 1,500 people. A journalist once described the Irish as a “Mediterranean people who got stuck too far north.” There’s truth in that. Ireland's education system is well-regarded internationally, with Trin… Golf is accessible and affordable by international standards at many public courses.

Whether you're looking for the perfect family outing, date night or just a fun night out with friends Dundrum on Ice is the next stop on your list! This Christmas, enjoy the magic of Swords On Ice at Pavilions Shopping Centre. With twinkling lights, cosy vibes, and plenty of space for family and friends, it's a winter experience everyone will love. Our rink at the Pavilions Shopping Centre is the perfect place to celebrate the season, whether you're a first-time skater or gliding like a pro.

This was the prime-time entertainment of its day. Bill Bailey returns with new show, Vaudevillean Before streaming, before tv, before cinema, before even radio… There was Vaudeville! Directed by Ciarán Kelly and featuring alto soloist Leanne Fitzgerald and organist David Leigh, this is a lovely night out in city centre Dublin. This Christmas, Sammy Sausages & Buffy take flight in Aladdin – A Sammy & Buffy Adventure … a whirlwind of laughs, music and magical mayhem for the whole family. This ‘genuinely funny' (Time Out) show features all the iconic moments you love, plus fabulous new songs and dazzling dance numbers!

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And this time, it’s the beloved classic Cinderella – the timeless fairytale where dreams really do come true! Ireland’s funniest panto is back after last year’s sell-out season! Bill Bailey returns with a show that celebrates this great tradition, as the versatile multi-instrumental, multi-lingual, purveyor of hu Enthralling family fun, to divert and transport from the tribulations of daily life! A celebration of comedy, songs, and multifarious skills.

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• Many fulach fia sites have been identified across the island of Ireland, and some of them appear to have been in use up to the 17th century.citation needed
• Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s biggest and most dynamic literary festivals, celebrating Ireland's writers, illustrators and publishers.
• Cheerful Earful is the global festival of funny podcasts.
• Today, there are often notable cultural differences between those of Catholic, Anglican, and Presbyterian background.

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People can also try something new at our various family friendly workshops for all ages and enjoy festive music, hot drinks and treats. In ADRIFT, Kinahan explores the ironic rise of Irish anti-immigrant sentimen Through the eyes of their new nurse, Rose, we discover these unforgettable women who are complicated, contrary, and full of stories.

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• Little of this had changed by the time of the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century.
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• The park will be transformed for the first time with spectacular lighting, Christmas-themed carousels, and choral performances from Sing Ireland.
• Bill Bailey returns with new show, Vaudevillean Before streaming, before tv, before cinema, before even radio… There was Vaudeville!
• The event will feature a chilling House of Horrors Haunted house, live entertainment on the big stage and fun activities for young people, families, and the wider community.

Little of this had changed by the time of the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century. These uniquely Irish sports are deeply loved, with local pride on full display during the All-Ireland Championships. GAA clubs actively welcome international members for hurling and football – you don't need to be Irish to play, and local clubs are highly sociable. Dublin has multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, a diverse international food scene driven by its multicultural population, and an outstanding brunch culture.

MOVING SIGNATURES returns for a new series uniting Slow Looking art tours and movement workshops in response to works in IMMA’s new exhibition, TECHNOLOGIES OF PEACE. The Bad Witch is up to mischief making gruesome dishes including her speciality, Witches’ Pie. Travel aboard the Spookwood Express, venture deeper into the forest, and discover a spellbinding experience filled with surprises, laughter, and Halloween wonder. As the forest’s magic begins to unravel, you’ll be tasked with collecting special ingredients needed to help restore balance to the enchanted woodland. The festival culminates on Saturday 31 October with the Big Scream Carnival, featuring a parade, Halloween activities, movies , Zombie Land and a sensory-friendly hour for families seeking a quieter experience. The Irish Film Institute’s annual celebration of the terrifying, the gory, the wince-inducing, and the uncanny returns with IFI Horrorthon 2026, running Thursday, October 22nd to Monday, October 26th.

Join us on Saturday 7th November 2026 for Travel to Teach Technographics, Software Purchases, AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives a spectacular day of discovery. The Let’s Talk Science Festival is back at the Rediscovery Centre -and we are diving once again into the wonders of science, sustainability, and curiosity! For the first time since 2023, BEATLES DAY is returning to Dublin. Dublin is set to transform on Saturday 7 November, as Dublin By Night Fest returns to kick off Winter in Dublin. It serves as a showcase for various tattoo styles, including traditional, blackwork, and photorealism, offering live tattooing, competitions, and entertainment for all attendees

Following the success of our inauguaral Dublin event last year, we are delighted to be returning this November for a very special evening at The Sugar Club. With frolics and mayhem and of course Panto merriment, follow Robin’s journey as he knocks the deviou Decorated with numerous accolades, including an MBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list and inclusion in the 2025 Sunday Times Young Power List, Anna has become one of the most visible and exciting figures in classical music today.

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Smith made the comments during an interview with pop megastar Lipa at the capital’s Southbank Centre on Saturday. Stars Josh Brolin, Tom Everett Scott and Michael Gladis share their praise with Brigid Boden for Irish writer and director Colin Broderick's new movie Emerald City hosted by Josh Brolin and presented by Irish Screen America. Legendary guitarist and musical director Gerry Leonard chats to Brigid Boden about his days with David Bowie and gives us a behind the scenes account of his incredible journey working with one of the greatest artists of all time.

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You will gain a real insight into the student experience and life at UCD. One of the best ways to experience UCD is to come to our Open Day. Following a sell-out season in 2025 that welcomed more than 115,000 visitors, Elf Town returns in Forget pop-up grottos and tinsel-draped sheds, Elf Town is Ireland’s only Christmas experience built with the ambition, scale, and incredible level of detail to match any world-class Christmas production. Ice Skating Blanchardstown returns to Millennium Park, bringing Ireland’s largest and most exciting ice rink to Dublin.

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