Dublin Airport has published an update on its ongoing work to replace scanning equipment across its two terminals. Around a third of the airport’s 30+ existing x-ray scanners have now been replaced by new generation C3 scanners in partnership with Smiths Detection Ltd. All scanners at Dublin’s Terminal 2 are scheduled to be replaced by […] Read more …
Pretax profits rose by 158% last year to €1.73 billion, helped in part by rising interest rates Bank of America’s EU banking hub in Dublin grew its local workforce by a fifth to 1,200 last year, mainly as it expanded its international technology and operations centre. The jobs increase also came as the Irish-based Bank […] Read more …
Artists are being asked to bring “less grey” and “more play” to Dublin’s streets by turning 104 traffic control boxes into works of art as part of the Dublin Canvas initiative. The spring callout was launched this week across three of the four local authorities, with grants offered to the selected artists. Dublin Canvas said […] Read more …
Almost 400 new social and affordable housing units are to be delivered in Dublin as part of a new development put forward by the Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC). The proposed Bluebell Waterways development will be located along the Grand Canal in Dublin 12, at the former filter bed complex beside […] Read more …
A new and inclusive event is taking place at the end of the month in Dublin to celebrate World Autism Month. Sensoria, which will take place on April 28 in Merrion Square Park, has been organised by Dublin City Council with the help of organisations such as AsIAm and Neurodiversity Ireland. The event is free, […] Read more …
Dublin continues to be ranked in the top 10 in the world in terms of the size of its data-centre market and one of the top five in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). According to the latest data centre survey by estate agents Cushman & Wakefield, Ireland’s development pipeline is also ranked 10th in […] Read more …
The exact kind of news we love to see, all in one place. It’s true that openers have been few and far between since 2024 kicked off, slowing down massively from the surge of new openings we saw towards the end of 2023. That said, things do seem to be picking up for new hospitality […] Read more …
The importance of architecture in resolving challenges related to housing was highlighted this week. The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) awarded its silver medal for housing to Capital Dock and Marianella, both in Dublin. This is the first time the medal has been awarded jointly and is a significant moment for Dublin […] Read more …
After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more? With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You and You’re the One […] Read more …
Whether you’re searching for egg hunts, crafts, or other festive activities, there’s something for everyone If you’re trying to come up with some fun activities to do with your kids during Easter then you’re in luck!We’ve discovered some eggcellent events that will surely be a hit with the whole family. Whether you’re searching for egg hunts, crafts, or other […] Read more …
A Dubliner who is ranked in the top ten Paralympic table tennis players in the world, says securing a medal at the games this year would be a “dream”. Colin Judge, born and raised in Blackrock, is preparing for his second Paralympic Games in Paris from August 28 to September 8 this year. He is […] Read more …
Across the Atlantic and far away, how do the Irish abroad feel on St Patrick’s Day? That is one of the questions that can now be explored through a recently launched online database of thousands of letters and memoirs by Irish emigrants to North America, which have been digitised by academics at the University of […] Read more …
This year’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, on Sunday, is part of a variety of events across a four-day festival, which is expected to attract thousands to the city centre. Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty is acting as grand marshall of the parade, the theme of which is spréach, the Irish word for spark. Sunday’s parade begins […] Read more …
Oppenheimer‘s Cillian Murphy has become the first Irish-born star to win the Oscar for Best Actor at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, with Poor Things, produced by the Dublin-based Element Pictures, winning in four categories, including Best Actress for Emma Stone. Oppenheimer was the big winner on the night with seven Academy Awards, while Murphy accepted his […] Read more …
The most Irish month in the calendar is approaching, so you best get prepared for it. January dragged out like a pair of hair extensions long past their best-before date, hanging on until the bitter end, but February, on the other hand, has been flying despite being a leap year. Before we know it, March […] Read more …
Dublin Zoo is celebrating mothers on March 10, by giving all mams free entry on Mother’s Day. The offer includes one free adult ticket per booking when a single adult or child ticket is purchased online. Mums-only discounts will also be available at the Meerkat Restaurant, Picnic Bench and Starbucks. There’ll be plenty of themed […] Read more …
Open AI, the parent company of ChatGPT, is teaming up with Dublin City Council to showcase the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance and support the tourism industry. A new tool will be developed to demonstrate the potential of generative AI to support unique, bespoke experiences for visitors to Dublin instead of using generic […] Read more …
The critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical ALADDIN will run from 20 March – 14 April 2024. Experience the timeless story of Disney’s ALADDIN , a thrilling production filled with unforgettable magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle! Don’t miss this extraordinary theatrical event already seen by over 14 million people worldwide, where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities […] Read more …
Other memorable Irish and Northern Irish victories include the nation’s 2018 rugby Six Nations Grand Slam win, and Katie Taylor winning boxing gold at the 2012 Olympics. Ireland’s greatest sporting moment of the 21st century has been revealed – Ireland beating the All Blacks for the first time in 2016. Sports fans from Ireland and […] Read more …
New photo exhibition opens on life in Dublin’s Docklands. A Dublin photographer has said “‘it’s very important to celebrate the women who sometimes get lost in history”. A new exhibition, showcasing the lives and history of the community of Dublin’s Docklands, is now open to the public at the Windmill Quarter in Dublin’s South Docks. […] Read more …
Based on the best-selling book by Yann Martel, the five-star hit show comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 27 February – 02 March 2024 SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke, and Haze. AGE GUIDANCE: Suitable for ages 8+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by and seated next to a parent/guardian aged 18+. No […] Read more …
When you just want someone to make the Matilda style pancakes for you. Sure, if you opt to dine out, you won’t be able to control if “Send Me On My Way” is playing in the background, but you can release the stress of flipping failures and uncooked pancakes by heading out for your stack. […] Read more …
The milder spell is set to end with snow and sleet set to hit tonight as temperatures plunge below freezing. Dubliners are waking up to a cold morning with frost and icy stretches and Met Eireann say we can expect much the same in the coming days. The latest forecast for Dublin says Wednesday will remain cold with highs […] Read more …
The interactive Lego ‘Bricktionary Experience’ is set to open in Dublin this March after previously touring in Asia, Australia, and America. The exhibition will open in the Theatre of Light in Dublin’s Point Village on March 10 and will include life-sized animals, fashion and fantasy. In total, it has taken more than 6,500 hours to […] Read more …
Three major cross-city construction projects to begin this year, one of which is due to run through land at Leopardstown racecourse. The first three routes selected for the replacement of underground electricity cables across Dublin, under a city-wide construction programme expected to take up to five years, have been revealed by EirGrid. The operator is […] Read more …
Discounted Leap card fares that were first introduced in 2022, including the ability to travel for 90 minutes across Dublin for a flat fee of €2 are to remain in place, the National Transport Authority (NTA) said. The TFI €2 fare allows commuters to transfer between Dublin Bus, Luas and most DART, commuter rail and […] Read more …
Keith Barry, the world’s leading TV hypnotist, mentalist and brain hacker, is bringing his show ‘Mind Games’ to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on Saturday 27 January 2024. The announcement follows a sold out run of shows earlier this year. Keith Barry is a man of mystery. He believes magic and wonder is what the world […] Read more …
Coffee lovers will get inside tips from top roasters and baristas when the three-day Dublin Coffee Festival takes place for the first time in the capital. Hosted at The Complex in Smithfield, from March 1 to 3, the festival will feature a number of tastings, panel discussions and workshops across the weekend. There will also […] Read more …
Dublin Live spoke to Met Eireann’s Deirdre Lowe about the dreaded drop in temperatures this week – and whether snow is on the cards. Dubs are bracing themselves for a full throttle Arctic blast hitting the country over the coming days. Temperatures will plunge to lows of minus four degrees on Tuesday night. And the […] Read more …
From Michelin-recommended restaurants to yoga cafes, micro bakeries and even a beer garden – there are plenty of vegan-friendly venues to explore this Veganuary. Vegan January – or Veganuary – is upon us, so we have compiled a list of some amazing restaurants and cafes in Dublin that have vegan food on offer. Many Dubs will be participating in the annual […] Read more …
The site is to be redeveloped for “thousands of homes”, as per the Irish Times. Plans to redevelop an industrial estate in Glasnevin will see the construction of thousands of homes, all serviced by rail and Luas, to be completed by the end of this year. As per the Times, Dublin City Council will meet landowners […] Read more …
This post contains our top 10 list of fun things to do this January in Dublin, updated for 2024. It includes free entertainment, after-dark activities, family-friendly things to do, concerts, festivals, and tours. We also have a post on the January weather in Dublin. Below are our favorite 10 events and activities to do this January […] Read more …
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion […] Read more …
Dublin City To Come Alive In Spectacular Style For New Year’s Festival Dublin Ring in 2024 with New Year’s Festival Dublin, Ireland’s Biggest New Year’s Celebration! Get Tickets Here.
“It’s been a wild ride!” Best known perhaps for its time as a carpark rooftop restaurant, based for a time on Trinity Street, Allta are no stranger to switching things up, and they are at it again with plans to open a new eatery, bar, and micro bakery in the heart of the Dublin docklands. […] Read more …
Grant of planning permission comes four years after Davy Stockbrokers fund bought hub for €175m on behalf of clients. Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for the €100 million redevelopment of Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre. The council has gave permission to DTDL Ltd, controlled by a fund operated by stockbroker and wealth manager Davy, […] Read more …
When the Christmas lights are sparkling, the shop tills are chiming and the buskers are blasting out festive tunes, Dublin becomes a hub of festive joy. With Christmas markets, incredible light shows and musical performances galore, the city makes for great spot to reconnect with old friends and to embrace the Christmas spirit with open […] Read more …
So, there isn’t one main Dublin Christmas Market – there are several! The capital has been severely lacking when it comes to festive markets, but a few recent additions have given the city Christmassy boost. And, while the last few years have been a bit of a mess, we can expect several Christmas Markets in Dublin in 2023! If you’re […] Read more …
Escape to a world of ‘Pure Imagination‘ with Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY- THE MUSICAL. Based on the iconic story, this spectacular stage show follows the hit West End and Broadway productions to combine the memorable songs from the original 1970’s motion picture ( ‘The Candy Man’ and ‘Pure Imagination’) with all new numbers from the multi […] Read more …
In a significant stride towards urban growth and housing demand, Eagle Street Partners, a pan-European property investor, has launched the construction of 702 apartments at the Castleforbes Business Park in Dublin’s north docklands. This ambitious project is set to include an 18-storey residential tower, that is expected to transform the city’s skyline dramatically while catering […] Read more …
Waterways Ireland 10-year plan to invest €200m in first three years, north-south body says. Dublin’s docklands could be transformed into “a giant urban playground for people of all ages, abilities, and interests,” according to a 10-year plan published by Waterways Ireland this week. The plan, which sets out a strategic vision for developing recreational opportunities […] Read more …
Fully refurbished Dublin docklands building with strong tenant line-up came close to €50m sale earlier this year. Following on from the recent letting of the entire first floor (11,217sq ft) at Central Quay in Dublin south docklands to Millenium Capital Partners, Hibernia Real Estate Group has now secured Peninsula Petroleum as tenants for part of the building’s […] Read more …
The Doggy Christmas market with Santa Paws is coming to BrewDog Outpost Dublin. Dog owners who want to spend some truly unforgettable time with their pets this Christmas will have the perfect occasion as The Doggy Christmas market comes to the Docklands. After last Christmas’ success, the market is returning to Brewdog Dublin Outpost on December 17 from 12pm to 5pm. There […] Read more …
Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that the dazzling ‘Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights’ are back! For the month of December, locations all over the city centre will be transformed with colourful projections and lighting displays, including for the first time, Bank of Ireland College Green and the Central Bank Plaza. This year […] Read more …
Singular Artists proudly presents the star-studded and Christmas favorite Love Actually. The movie will come to Ireland in the winter of 2023, The show will see a full orchestra performing its soundtrack live to screen. Love Actually In Concert has become an annual festive tradition for many, gathering numerous sold-out audiences in previous years. The […] Read more …
Dublin City centre is set to host two thrilling night time celebrations in November to celebrate its “consistent excellence across its evening and night time economy”. The Dublin by Night Fest will mark the city’s award of its tenth successive prestigious Purple Flag, awarded to towns with consistently vibrant nightlife. It will take place on […] Read more …
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD was at Dublin Port’s Substation today to mark the Dublin Construction Skills and Retrofitting Programme crossing 1,000 graduates. The Port-based three-week course, which St Andrew’s Resource Centre runs in partnership with Inner City Renewal Group, is focused on helping the unemployed upskill […] Read more …
Dublin’s best Indian takeaway, Chinese restaurant and top chef were among the honours handed out at a national awards ceremony this week. A number of restaurants in the capital came out on top at the Asian Restaurant Awards held at the Castleknock Hotel on Tuesday, November 7. The Asian Restaurant Week and Awards were set […] Read more …
Irish National Opera Present Puccini’s LA BOHÈME is coming to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 20-26 November 2023 The Paris of love and art. A poet, a painter, a musician and a philosopher. Living hand to mouth in a freezing garret. Christmas cheer and a heart won by the girl next door. The tragedies of […] Read more …
Something to look out for the next time you’re by City Quay. A gorgeous new interactive sculpture has arrived in Dublin’s Docklands, just in time for the darker nights and colder temperatures. The piece, which is named Pulse, was created by Irish artist Alva Gallagher, and was commissioned by Fáilte Ireland and Dublin City Council. […] Read more …
US tech giant Yahoo has agreed a deal to occupy enough space for up to 350 workers at Dublin’s tallest office building. The company has signed a lease for 3,317 sq m (35,703 sq ft) of office accommodation distributed across the first and second floors of the Exo building in the city’s north docklands. The […] Read more …
First announced as a TikTok site in 2021, the Sorting Office has more than 200,000 sq ft of office space with capacity for up to 2,000 employees. TikTok informed its employees based in Dublin yesterday (19 October) that some teams will begin moving to the new Sorting Office building from December onwards. A spokesperson for […] Read more …
Up to 150 industry leaders and professionals from the Irish and global gaming ecosystem are set to attend NEXUS by GamerFest, a new games industry conference, taking place in Dublin next week. The event will offer game developers, publishers, investors and service providers the opportunity to explore the Irish and global games industry and the […] Read more …
Join us on another unforgettable adventure through the extraordinary life and strong opinions of Miriam Margolyes, live on stage in her biggest tour yet to mark the launch of her new book. “My new book is called OH MIRIAM! – something that has been said to me a lot over the years (often in […] Read more …
“It’s been a wild ride!” Best known perhaps for its time as a carpark rooftop restaurant, based for a time on Trinity Street, Allta are no stranger to switching things up, and they are at it again with plans to open a new eatery, bar, and micro bakery in the heart of the Dublin docklands. […] Read more …
Dublin Theatre Festival brings world-class theatre to Dublin, supports artists in creating outstanding work and provides a platform to showcase the best of Irish theatre to the world. Dublin Theatre Festival 2023 runs from September 28 -October 15. At the heart of the festival is the city of Dublin – its people and its stories – […] Read more …
Aladdin is one show you need to see. Aladdin is officially coming to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next year, and we have a feeling it will sell out quickly. The hit West End show will run at the Grand Canal Dock theatre for three weeks in 2024, from March 20th to April 14th. This […] Read more …
The first ever gaming industry conference in Ireland is coming to Dublin on 18 October 2023, with 200 industry leaders and professionals expected to attend. NEXUS by GamerFest will take place in One Windmill Lane in the Docklands area of Dublin, and will welcome game developers and investors to discuss the broader scope of the gaming industries. […] Read more …
Relaxed Performances are specially adapted to be accessible to a wide range of audiences such as those with autism, those with a learning disability or anyone with a sensory predisposition, with extra trained staff on hand and dedicated quiet areas inside the theatre should anyone need to leave their seat. All patrons who feel this […] Read more …
Part of Dublin’s original sea wall, which is almost 300-years-old, and a number of other artefacts, including dockworkers’ pipes displaying political and trade union branding, will go on display in a newly-restored Victorian electricity substation at Dublin Port. Dublin Port is 300 hectares in size, but this will be the first building on the estate […] Read more …
Miriam Margolyes: Oh Miriam! Live is coming to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on 30 October 2023 Join us on another unforgettable adventure through the extraordinary life and strong opinions of Miriam Margolyes, live on stage in her biggest tour yet to mark the launch of her new book. “My new book is called OH MIRIAM! […] Read more …
One Night for All. It’s officially that time again. Culture Night is back for 2023, in its 18th year. It officially launched in September 2006 when 40 venues opened for free and late in the evening in Dublin’s Temple Bar. This expanded citywide in 2007, more than doubling in size with 87 cultural institutions participating. […] Read more …
DISNEY’S THE LION KING returns to Bord Gáís Energy Theatre in September. With an incredible cast of more than 50 actors, singers and dancers, the story of THE LION KING roars into life using spectacular masks, puppets, and costumes to tell the story of Simba’s journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as […] Read more …
The Grant Thornton Corporate 5k Team Challenge will take place at the Dublin docklands on Tuesday September 26th, 2023. We are contacting you in advance to share important information about the race with particular emphasis on road closures that will be in effect within your area and the implications of same. The event will start […] Read more …
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love. *Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice. ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), a breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features […] Read more …
The programme for this year’s Dublin Festival of History has been launched today. Now in its 11th year, this year’s Festival is the largest yet – with 200 free events taking place across Dublin city and county from 25 September to 15 October. The event is organised by Dublin City Libraries in partnership with Dublin […] Read more …
Two and a half years after opening their first location in Clontarf, Surge are opening their second Dublin café, this time at Grand Canal Dock. The new café will be accompanied by The Barber Shop, who also reside at their Clontarf location. Co-owners and mother and daughter duo Fiona and Naoise Fitzgerald took over the […] Read more …
DIRTY DANCING – the Classic Story On Stage is back, exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing from 5-16 September 2023 DIRTY DANCING – the Classic Story On Stage is back, exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing from 5-16 September 2023 Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash […] Read more …
Plans for twin 12-storey office towers at Grangegorman, the tallest buildings to date at the TU Dublin campus, will be lodged with Dublin City Council within weeks. The two office blocks flanking St Brendan’s Way at the Broadstone entrance to the campus will be the new European HQ of US financial management software company Workday […] Read more …
Kennedy Wilson’s Capital Dock Residence is the first fully occupied Build to Rent scheme to receive the WiredScore Platinum certification in Ireland. Real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson has recently announced that its Capital Dock Residence Build to Rent development has been awarded the WiredScore Platinum certification. The residential portion of Capital Dock has won […] Read more …
The smash-hit production of ANNIE comes to Dublin from 22 August – 03 September 2023 direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live […] Read more …
Daniel O’Donnell, the Irish singing legend, is releasing a brand-new studio album of original material titled I WISH YOU WELL on 4 November 2022 – just in time for those Christmas stockings! Daniel’s latest ‘Daniel O’Donnell 60’, released in celebration of his 60th birthday, shot straight into the chart at #4, keeping good company […] Read more …
A Polish flagged tallship which arrived into Dublin Port yesterday evening had also its own Sea Shanty choir on board, writes Jehan Ashmore. The sail training ship, STS Kapitan Borchardt of the Polish Scouting Association once a year, brings the floating choir members of the Zawisza Czarny on a voyages to perform concerts in ports […] Read more …
Join our unlikely hero Shrek and his noble steed Donkey as they embark on a big, bright, musical adventure! Featuring the beloved Princess Fiona, the evil Lord Farquaad, a host of magical fairy-tale characters and fabulous songs including the smash hit I’m a Believer, Shrek the Musical is a “musical extravaganza for big kids and little kids alike”. Antony Lawrence will […] Read more …
A conceptual feasibility study carried out with 159 respondents in the arts sector found a need for a multi-use venue in the city. John Davison, head of strategic communication at Turley Planning, said there is a “definite need for a venue of this size”. The performance centre would require two kinds of performance spaces for […] Read more …
In the final hours of 14th April 1912 the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives. Based on real people aboard the […] Read more …
We absolutely lose it for Oktoberfest in this country. While the event held at the Dublin docklands is yet to make a comeback, we’ll settle for any and all Oktoberfest themed events, and Inchicore brewery Rascals are welcoming a rock n roll inspired version of the festival. Rocktoberfest 2023 will see a mixture of Germany […] Read more …
Strictly Come Dancing judge ANTON DU BEKE and 2021 champion GIOVANNI PERNICE join forces for their spectacular tour – HIM & ME Brace yourselves for THE best night out when two of BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s best loved professional dancers team up for an unforgettable tour. Showcasing their unrivalled rapport, they are bringing audiences a […] Read more …
A new festival will be held in honour of music legend Luke Kelly in Dublin next month. In a nod to his inner city roots, the free festival will be held in Smithfield on Sunday, August 13. Damien Dempsey and former Dubliners member Sean Cannon will perform songs from Luke’s repertoire and old favourites from […] Read more …
ANNIVERSAY ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTIONS DAC We are writing to notify you of proposed filming for the feature film titled ‘Anniversary’. ‘Anniversary is produced by Fifth season and Metropolitan Films. Due to the recently announced SAG actor’s union strike, we may have to announce an alternate date and will keep you posted through Apleona Ireland Real […] Read more …
It’s Galway v Kilkenny but not as you know it! The Hurling Pod Live is off to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin this July and you’re invited! Will O Callaghan will be joined on stage by co-hosts James Skehill, Paul Murphy and special guest Joe Canning with more hurling legends to be announced! Join […] Read more …
One Lime Street is a private rental sector (PRS) scheme located close to the Border Gais Theatre and the centre of Grand Canal Dock – also known as Silicon Docks. Its name stems from the close proximity to Meta, Google, Accenture, Salesforce, JP Morgan and other tenants along One Lime Street. The new ADOOR property […] Read more …
The mythic MÁM is coming to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in July 2023 Following a sell-out Irish tour in Autumn 2022, Michael Keegan-Dolan and Teaċ Daṁsa, come to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre with the mythic MÁM. For two nights only, this will be the sole opportunity to see MÁM in Ireland before it travels […] Read more …
Update on the confirmation of filming for a feature film, entitled ‘Abigail’, as per previous notification in May 2023 , for Grand Canal Harbour Management Area, on the following dates: Wednesday 5TH JULY 2023 and Thursday the 6th July 2023 19:00 – 02:30 Filming at Grand Canal Square. Wednesday 5TH JULY 2023 02:00 – 06:00 Filming […] Read more …
The green light has been given for major plans to redevelop the Guinness Brewery lands at St James’s Gate in Dublin. Planning permission granted for the Guinness Quarter includes two hotels, 336-unit residential buildings, 30,000sq metres of office buildings, a market hall, retail space and restaurants/bars. The plans were lodged by Marbelsand Holdings Limited on […] Read more …
The Sidings on Grand Canal Dock is designed to promote staff wellbeing and active travel, while using less water and recycling 90 per cent of construction waste. Employees in the heart of Dublin’s thriving tech hub will be able to enjoy panoramic views of the Docklands’ skyline from sustainable workspaces when Bartra’s latest eco and […] Read more …
An Post said it has completed the transfer of its headquarters from the historic GPO building in the centre of Dublin to new premises overlooking the city’s docks. In an update, the company said the transfer of 900 staff to a new HQ at the Exo Building on Dublin City’s North Wall Quay is substantially […] Read more …
The multi Tony and Olivier award-winning musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I returns to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 27 June- 1 July 2023. THE KING AND I is a musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, set in the Kingdom of Siam in the 1860s. The story revolves around the British schoolteacher Anna Leonowens […] Read more …
Travelodge has opened “the largest budget hotel in the country” in Dublin city centre. Located on Townsend Street, the 397-room Travelodge PLUS is the company’s 11th property in Ireland. It is the second largest hotel in the city centre, and the first to feature the their “premium economy” SuperRooms concept. Travelodge paid homage to the […] Read more …
CHRIS HADFIELD will return to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on Sunday 25 June 2023. Join Canadian astronaut and ex-commander of the International Space Station, CHRIS HADFIELD, for a mind-expanding evening of exploration, imagery, stories, and music. What does this new age of space travel mean, and what can it bring to life on Earth? For […] Read more …
The Sidings on Clanwilliam Terrace, due for completion in the second quarter of 2024, will extend to 215,278sq ft of LEED Platinum space Developer Richard Barrett’s Bartra will be hoping to have its timing right with its delivery of The Sidings, its new office scheme on Clanwilliam Terrace in Dublin’s south docklands. The 10-storey building, […] Read more …
A Dublin Docklands site is to install 2,000 architectural fins on the facade of its buildings in order to reduce carbon emissions. The Coopers Cross development, a joint venture between Kennedy Wilson and US real estate investment fund Cain International, is a 6-acre mixed use campus currently in development. The developers said installation of the […] Read more …
Trouble is brewing on New York’s Upper West Side: Rival street gangs, heated rhythms, a bitter feud and, in the midst of it all, a great love fighting but tragically failing to overcome the obstacles standing in its way. Allow yourself to be swept away by a thrilling new production of West Side Story, a […] Read more …
‘Abigail’ is produced by Universal Pictures, and will be Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, (‘Scream VI’). We are scheduled to film across three nights in the South Dublin Docklands area; WED. 5TH JULY 2023 19:00 – 02:00 Filming at Grand Canal Square 02:00 – 06:00 Filming on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay THURS. 6TH […] Read more …
The former pumphouse site is set to be transformed into an ephemeral space. Lots of rave news as of late. Not only are we expecting the hugely popular Shrek rave to grace Opium this weekend, there’s also set to be a series of music and art events from group Temporary Pleasure, held at Dublin Port. […] Read more …
Following his sell-out debut tour in 2022, TV dancing sensation and international champion JOHANNES RADEBE is hosting a party like no other in this electrifying brand-new production for 2023. FREEDOM UNLEASHED sees the ‘Irresistible’ Johannes joined by a diverse, world-class cast of talented dancers and singers in this melting pot of South African rhythms and […] Read more …
Dollymount Strand on Bull Island is a massive beach stretching for an impressive 5km. While swimming here mostly takes place at the wall at the end of the wooden bridge, a picnic in the dunes is something that should be on your bucket list for a sunny day in Dublin. Find out more here.
Based on Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning worldwide film phenomenon SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze. STRICTLY BALLROOM: THE MUSICAL comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre as part of a UK & Ireland tour, starring Strictly Come Dancingfavourite Kevin Clifton and Dancing on Ice finalist and Coronation Street star, Faye Brookes. […] Read more …
The new services were the subject of the greatest feedback in last autumn’s timetable consultation, in which over 1,500 people participated. Irish Rail has announced a brand new weekday service between Dublin and Wexford. The return service between Connolly Station and Gorey will start on Monday, May 22. The route will operate as follows: 20:05hrs […] Read more …
21 Maty 2023 – Singing to Celebrate Our City by the Sea SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze. SING A SONG OF DOCKLANDS is from the vision of David Brophy, in consultation with the communities of the Docklands, using song to celebrate and connect the communities of old […] Read more …