The National St. Patrick’s Day Parade really is the centre of the world on St. Patrick’s Day – a genuinely bucket-list worthy adventure in Ireland’s capital city, which lies at the heart of the global celebration of our Irish culture, heritage and people. Join over half a million spectators who gather each March to witness […] Read more …
If the hustle and bustle of Dublin city centre is too much for you this St Patrick’s Day, there are several local parades taking place across the city and county. From traditional music to lively dance performances, here are 13 local Dublin parades taking place on March 17. Find out more here.
An exciting new play featuring music from well-known singer and songwriter Damien Dempsey is set to return to Dublin this April. The acclaimed ‘Dockers’ by Gary Brown and starring George Murphy, will make its triumphant return to the stage at The Ambassador Theatre in April 2025 for a strictly limited run. This follows a highly […] Read more …
Bram Stoker Festival playfully celebrates the gothic, the mysterious, and the thrill of darkness every October Bank Holiday Weekend. In 2018, almost 80,000+ people enjoyed the festival, making it one of Dublin’s biggest events. An initiative of Dublin City Council and Fáilte Ireland, the festival programmes for families, visitors and Dubliners of all ages with […] Read more …
Mark your calendars creatives! The twelfth annual edition of the design festival takes place next March! The annual design conference (held in Bord Gais Theatre), has revealed a selection of its line-up for 2018, which includes New York Times magazine design director Gail Bichler. The festival features 3 days-worth of talks, panel discussions, creative networking events & […] Read more …
Dublin Fringe Festival has announced its programme for 2017, which includes 81 productions and 460 performances across 34 venues. The festival, which is the largest multidisciplinary arts festival in Ireland will run from uns from September 9th to 24th. Irish aerial acrobat troupe Loosysmokes will take over a warehouse in the Dublin Docklands for nine nights for […] Read more …
What a great weekend Docklands Festival 20171! Over 30,000 people braved the unseasonable weather to enjoy Rubber Ducky Racing, Charity Raft Racing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding & Kayaking Come Try It Sessions, Floating Golf Island, Wakeboarding, Dublin Bay Cruise’ing, funfairing, Markets, FM104 Road Hog, Face Painting, Children’s Arts Centre. Roll on 2018!
Mark your diaries! A celebration on Grand Canal Dock with a weekend of entertainment and competitions is coming on Saturday, 21st and Sunday 22nd May. If you are a kayaker, paddle boarder or even a spectator, there is something for everyone! Why not head to docklands today for this wonderful festival – a colourful display […] Read more …
Don’t forget Dublin Port Riverfest coming this June Bank Holiday weekend! Last year there was a huge array of activities over the course of the weekend including the arrival of 3 tall ships and four schooners which berth at North Wall Quay. There were water and land activities which becamean integral partart of the festival, with circus street performers, […] Read more …
The Cruising Association of Ireland’s rally in Dublin’s River Liffey brought 32 boats into the heart of the city, bringing a beautiful sea of colour and plenty photo opportunities for those at land and sea! The boats even sailed past the beautiful cruise vessel Nautica, who was in Dublin for a visit! All images thanks […] Read more …
The Hong Kong Dublin Dragon Boat Regatta will be held at the Grand Canal Dock this Saturday and Sunday (September 10th and 11th.) Come join the fun and the wide variety of races and activities to entertain members of the public. The event is organised by the Irish Dragon Boat Association in conjunction with Plurabelle Paddlers, […] Read more …
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Québec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has 4,000 employees, including more than 1,300 performing artists from close to 50 different countries. Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 160 million spectators […] Read more …
Ships Ahoy! If you are out and about this June Bank Holiday weekend why not pop over to the Dublin Port Riverfest on North Wall Quay? The festival, running from Saturday 4th June – Monday 6th June, with a huge and unique celebration along the historic quays and a jam packed programme of entertainment and family […] Read more …
Docklands Summer Festival once again took place at Grand Canal Dock last weekend, and what a weekend of smiles and sunshine was had. Docklands Summer Festival describes itself as an ‘on water extravaganza’, taking place on the river as well as dry land – so everyone’s fun is doubled! Wakeboarding is not something you see […] Read more …
Mark your diaries! This June Bank Holiday, North Wall Quay will once again play host to the Dublin Port Riverfest. Organised by the Dublin Port Company and the Docklands Business Forum, expect a unique celebration along the historic quays with a jam packed programme of entertainment and family fun! A huge array of activities are planned over […] Read more …
Next weekend Dublin Dockland’s Summer Festival will take place in Grand Canal Dock. There is an exciting line up of land and sea activities for all the family – get involved! Highlights include an International Wakeboarding Extravaganza, Racin in the Basin, Charity Rubber Duck Race, Bank of Ireland Floating Golf Challenge and Kayaking. 98FM will also be broadcasting live on […] Read more …
What: Ireland’s first Winter Food, Drink, Craft and Horticulture Festival. When: Thursday 26th November – Wednesday 23rd December 2015 I BELIEVE™ Santa (former Clery’s) CHQ Building “A major new Christmas market, I Believe, in coming to Dublin in 2015, opening November 26th at 4pm. The inaugural market is located at the Custom House Quarter with […] Read more …