Guinness has announced that it is kicking off a festival of summer events in May, by inviting music lovers through its famous James’s Street gate for an outdoor concert.
Lovely Day to Open the Gates will be in the heart of Dublin 8, St. James’s Gate on Saturday 18 May where there’ll be live music performances by Irish and international artists and a festival of food created by local chefs.
Fresh from Coachella, Disclosure will be the headline act following the release of their fourth studio album Alchemy last July. This will be the first and only time they will perform live to an Irish audience this year.
Disclosure have clocked up over 11 billion streams, sold over seven million albums. They have played major global shows, from a sold-out Madison Square Garden, to headline slots on Glastonbury’s Other Stage and large-scale sets at Coachella.
Guests can expect festival vibes with a custom-built music stage and delicious food from Man Street Kitchen, Mani Pizza, Mamma’s Boy Food, Mushroom Butcher and Bish Bosh featuring local dishes inspired by the flavours of Guinness and our beloved Irish summer.
“This is a huge moment for us. For the first time ever, the brewery will be transformed for one day only for an open-air music spectacular,” Jeanette Levis, Guinness Marketing Manager said.
Read more here.
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Dublin and New York City have been linked-up in a real-time visual bridge as part of a groundbreaking art project.
‘The Portal’ art installation features an on-street sculpture with a 24/7 livestream of both Dublin and New York in either city.
The two portals form part of a public art project aiming to unite citizens via technology on either side of the Atlantic Ocean.
The sculpture allows for real-time interaction between Dubliners, New Yorkers and visitors to both cities.
Dublin’s portal faces on to O’Connell Street capturing both the GPO and the Spire.
The NYC portal is located on the Flatiron South Public Plaza at Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and 23rd Street, one of the Big Apple’s most dynamic intersections.
The sculpture has been unveiled this afternoon by Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí De Róiste, and included a special performance by The Liberties Majorettes in a nod to the New York connection.
“One of my key aims as Lord Mayor is to make the city more inclusive,” said Mr De Róiste .
“I would encourage Dubliners and visitors to the city to come and interact with the sculpture and extend an Irish welcome and kindness to cities all over the world.
“This project is an example of one of the many exciting things to expect in Dublin during 2024 as part of our EU Capital of Smart Tourism Designation.”
The portal is set to become a fixture of Dublin’s streetscape throughout the summer and runs until the autumn.
In the coming months, the public can expect scheduled programming, including cultural performances at each city’s portal that will be enjoyed by people in the other city via the livestream.
Programming will kick-off in mid-May with a visual program to celebrate New York Design Week.
From July, the Dublin portal will also connect to other global city destinations in Poland, Brazil and Lithuania.
Benediktas Gylys, Lithuanian artist and founder of the portal, said: “Portals are an invitation to meet people above borders and differences and to experience our world as it really is – united and one.
Read more here.
Good morning, folks!
We have some fantastic news for you today as Met Eireann has forecasted a stunning day for Dublin. The capital will bask in glorious sunshine with dry weather and temperatures of 17 to 19 degrees.
Tonight will be mainly dry with clear spells with the lows of 9 or 10 degrees. There will be light southerly or variable breezes.
Wednesday night
“Becoming largely dry with clear spells developing Wednesday night. Lowest temperatures 7 to 10 degrees with light southerly breezes.
Thursday
“Thursday will be mainly dry with sunny spells. Highest temperatures 17 to 20 degrees with light southerly breezes.
“Mainly dry with clear spells overnight Thursday night. Lowest temperatures 9 or 10 degrees in light southerly breezes.
Friday
“Mainly dry Friday with spells of sunshine. Highest temperatures 17 to 21 degrees with light southerly breezes. Lowest temperatures Friday night 8 to 10 degrees and staying mainly dry with light winds.
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A festival celebrating legendary musician Luke Kelly will return to Dublin next month after its successful debut last year.
Mary Black, Lisa O’Neill, Phelim Drew, The Dublin Legends, fiddle master Kevin Burke, and local folk artists will perform over two days in Smithfield Square on May 18 and 19.
Luke Kelly’s nephew, Luke McCann, said the family is “delighted” to see the festival running for another year.
“He’s 40 years gone now, just this January, and our family is still amazed by how popular he still is to this day,” he said.
“I was fourteen when he passed, but my grandmother used to host these grand Christmas parties which I have great memories of with him. I used to play football in Whitehall, and he’d be visiting my granny then. He loved the sport and anything with a ball he’d watch. He achieved a lot for someone from Sheriff Street and has a life worth celebrating,” he added.
Reflecting on his uncle’s continued popularity, Mr McCann added: “I can only suspect that it’s because people relate to him. It may sound cliché, but Luke was one of them.”
The folk singer with the Dubliners was described as a “happy-go-lucky kind of fella”.
A statue of Luke Kelly’s face remains at the bottom of Sheriff Street to mark the impact of the singer who was born into a working-class household in the inner city.
The festival will also offer those looking to learn more about Luke, the Dubliners, and Dublin folk a special opportunity with a dedicated workshop and discussion tent.
Read more here.
Dublin Leaving Cert student Fiachra Cotter O’Culachain has been named Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2024 for his short film Ivy.
He was named the overall winner of the competition at the Fresh International Film Festival at Omniplex Cinema and Troy Studios in Limerick. Dundrum native Fiachra wrote, directed and edited the short film.
Ivy is a coming-of-age story featuring Hugh, a teenager whose life takes a turn when he meets the new “girl-next-door” Ivy.
“Fiachra’s award-winning film, Ivy, is a perfect example of short filmmaking. It boasts a compelling story, talented ensemble cast, and impressive cinematography,” said Fresh International Film Festival director Jayne Foley.
“Made by teens for teens, it beautifully captures the timeless tale of ‘boy meets girl.’ It’s truly a deserving recipient of the title Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2024.”
The “fantastically shot” winning film was praised for its “beautiful cinematography and natural performances” from the young ensemble cast.
It was Fiachra’s third time entering the Young Filmmaker of the Year. Last year he made a film focusing on the Covid-19 pandemic and he already has plans for his next project, set to begin filming in August.
The second place award went to 17-year-old Co Leitrim girl Olivia Louise Curto for Freequencies, the story of 10-year-old boy Oliver’s experiences with electromagnetic hypersensitivity.
In third place was the “thought-provoking film” Adaptation of the Only Nightmare I’ve Ever Had by Jake Dundon from Co Tipperary. The award for best school went to St James CBS in The Liberties, Dublin for Charlie, a “gripping” short film following the journey of teenager Charlie as he deals with homelessness and family illness.
Emerging Limerick Filmmakers took home the best group award for Rat King, a film about a young boy who falls in love with a dead rat.
Read more here.
Dublin Airport has published an update on its ongoing work to replace scanning equipment across its two terminals.
All scanners at Dublin’s Terminal 2 are scheduled to be replaced by this October, but the airport’s managing director Gary McLean said that the rollout at Terminal 1 “will take a little longer, with some reconfiguration works required to accommodate the new scanners, which are much bigger and heavier than the existing scanning machines”.
McLean added that “By the end of May we’ll have four C3 scanners operational in T1 and then with a very busy summer ahead, installation works will pause for the months of June, July and August, before resuming in September”.
The airport said that it was on track to replace all scanners across both terminals by October 2025, ahead of the regulatory deadline of 31 December next year.
The rollout will eventually allow all passengers to leave liquids and laptops inside their cabin bags at security, and to carry larger bottles of liquids with them – but until then customers should adhere to current rules as “there’s no guarantee that you will be selected for a screening lane which has a new C3 scanner”.
The update follows the recent announcement by the UK’s Department for Transport that it has granted extensions to some airports which have yet to finishing installing new-generation CT scanners, effectively abandoning the previous June 2024 deadline.
Read more here.
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 of America Europe unit saw its pretax profit jump 158 per cent last year to $1.84 billion (€1.73 billion), driven by rising interest rates and a release of some reserves it had previously put away to cover loan losses.
The company freed up $80 million (€75 million) of such reserves, reversing a large portion of the $106 million (€99.5 million) of provisions it had set aside in 2022 as the European economy weakened amid rising inflation and the Ukraine war.
Bank of America chose Dublin as its EU headquarters in 2017. The unit, which had an average of 2,548 employees across the continent last year, has two main divisions: global banking and markets, and a support services division. The US banking giant has had a presence in the Republic since 1968.
Net interest income at the subsidiary more than doubled to $1.09 billion (€1.02 billion).
Bank of America Europe had $17.1 billion (€16 billion) of cash with central banks at the end of last year. Still, it is understood that this is a much higher figure than for most of the year and partly reflects how corporates like to have high levels of cash on their balance sheets at the end of a year.
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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 the project is intended to bring flashes of colour and creativity to everyday objects and will utilise previously unused public space, transforming it into canvases to “brighten up” each area.
Artists bringing their own materials will be paid €300, while those without materials will receive €250 and will be provided with a portable pack containing the necessary tools and paints.
Read more here.
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 the fifth lock.
The plans include 389 units, which will be a mix of studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments, around 35 per cent of which will be allocated as social housing, while the remainder will be cost rental units.
The 2.8-hectare site is owned by the council, and will also provide community facilities, open spaces and a creche.
Read more here.
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, but booking is required. Tickets are available for two sessions on the day, from 11am to 1.30pm, and 2.30pm to 5pm.
The creative outdoor experience will feature several zones to explore, including performances by an ADHD artist from Cork and sensory silent films.
Other highlights include a sensory movement workshop and performance tent, a neurodiversity information village, Peata therapy dogs, an aerial show, a sensory dome for families to enjoy quiet and regulation, a sensory garden, fun yoga, drawing workshops and a puppet show.
A Street Theatre zone will also be available on the day, focusing on non-verbal performances including acrobatics, juggling and an aerial circus.
“It is every parent’s and child’s right to enjoy public events. Through consultation with experts in the area of neurodiversity, we have created a space of acceptance, calm and understanding,” said Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daithí de Róiste.
Read more and get tickets here.
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 the world based on amount of IT load, including planning applications, and second highest in EMEA, after Frankfurt.
A separate survey by construction consultants Mitchell McDermott forecasts that construction investment in Irish data centres may increase to more than €13b by 2025. While it points out that existing data centres in the pipeline will go ahead, it warns that construction growth in Irish data centres may reduce by €1.58b between 2023 and 2025 due to a lack of available power.
Mitchell McDermott also point out that on-site gas consideration for future data-centre projects is at risk due to the government’s carbon emission targets.
Cushman says demand is so strong that Dublin has a low vacancy rate of only 2pc, which is 13th lowest in the world and sixth lowest in EMEA.
Cloud market presence is a key driver of demand and cloud presence in Dublin has pushed it into the top five of the 92 markets surveyed in the world.
Dublin also ranks in the top 10 in terms of incentives and regulations which appeal to developers. When it comes to operational IT load, Dublin is ranked 16th of the markets surveyed around the world and third in EMEA behind London and Amsterdam.
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 ventures, with plenty of new spots for us to shout about, many of which have only flung their doors open this very week. We’ve got the reopening of old pubs, a new eatery in a beloved salad chain, not to mention two new bakeries (three if you include Scéal Bakery, which launched at the Greystones Marina last month).
So if you’re a little behind on your Dublin food news, here are all the openers you might have missed hearing about over the last few weeks.
Roselawn Shopping Centre, Dublin 15, more info here
We’ve only been discussing how Dublin is in a bit of bakery boom, even writing a full feature on the phenomena, when we were proved right once again with the opening of Brown Bag Bakery (10/10 name), based in Blanchardstown.
There’s something about a bakery set up that has display pastries out on translucent brown paper, with each one labelled in black marker that just makes it known the baked goods themselves are bound to be legendary. The space is pared back and looks somewhat undone, but the pastries on display, the pear and almond bun in particular looks sensational.
Coffee is also on the cards, with beans sourced from Groundwork Coffee Co.
Camden Street, more info here
A highly anticipated opener for anyone working in and around Camden Street, it’s time for the shutters to lift on Sprout’s sixth Dublin location.
Even the person most opposed to the salad as a meal will have to take their hat off to the bowls that come out of Sprout. The warm bowls in particular will keep you satiated well past your dinner time, the kind of meal that has you pop on some beans and toast at 9pm because you nearly forgot to eat before bed altogether.
It’s hard to choose a fighter from Sprout; I had something of a relationship with the Charred Chicken taco bowl, before embarking on a brief rendezvous with the Bombay bowl, and finally settling into a love affair with the simple but effective Sataysfied bowl (yes, I’m using romantic relations as a metaphor, that’s how much of a fan I am of Sprout).
Read the rest of the list here.
The awards were presented at the RIAI and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Joint National Housing conference in Waterford on Monday.O’Mahony Pike Architects, which has offices in Dublin and Cork, designed the winning projects, during 2018-2019.
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 That I Want, this thrilling new version is brought to life by a fresh young cast who bring energy, vitality and passion to this ultimate musical classic.
Directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster reignite your passion and get ready for an explosion of summer loving.
So round-up your Burger Palace Boys, pick up your Pink Ladies and re-discover why Grease really is the one that you want this term!
Read more and book tickets here.
Whether you’re searching for egg hunts, crafts, or other festive activities, there’s something for everyone
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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 currently the sole table tennis player representing Ireland, with the qualification window closing at the end of March.
Born without three limbs, Colin credits his parents for encouraging his independence as he was growing up.
“I’ve tried to do as much as I can by myself, and I think that made me strong when difficulties arose through my teenage years when I became more aware,” he said.
Since debuting internationally in 2012, Colin has represented Ireland multiple times, securing notable victories, including his first gold medal at the 2015 Romanian Open and claiming five Irish National Championships.
Read more here.
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 Galway.
The Imirce online archive features letters from as far back as the 1600s from Irish emigrants and gives a personal insight into their struggles and successes in their newly adopted homeland as they wrote home to family and friends in Ireland.
On St Patrick’s Day 1922, Denis Hurley originally from Clonakilty in west Cork, wrote to his brother John thanking him for sending shamrock to him and telling him that St Patrick’s Day in Carson City, Nevada is a bit different to home, due to prohibition laws and said it was hard to get a drink.
His letter is one of many that Denis wrote to his brother on the occasion of St Patrick’s Day.
Denis and another brother, Michael, emigrated to the United States in the 1870s.
Originally from a farming family, the brothers settled in different cities in America and regularly wrote to relatives in Cork.
One letter read:
“16th March 1914 Your welcome letter of Feb 27th received – 14 days journey.
“Thanks for the card and shamrock. They appear in pretty good state of preservation.
“I see by dispatches from Queenstown (now Cobh) that there was a big wind there, I suppose it reached into your section.
“How is our dear sister? Never a line from the dear lady. Too bad that we would not be on writing terms any way.
“A few years more will find our bodies laid in the cold earth. Tim is too busy or his health too poor also. Well I hope that St Patrick’s Day 1915 will find Ireland thriving under Home Rule and enjoying peace and prosperity.”
Read more here.
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 at 12pm on Parnell Square North and will move through O’Connell Street and across the river Liffey, before moving down Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, Nicholas Street, Patrick’s Street and ending on Kevin Street.
Public transport will operate a Sunday timetable on St Patrick’s Day, including intercity trains and Darts, with some additional commuter services in place for those planning to attend the parade.
Luas red and green line services will run Sunday operating hours, and there will be partial closures of both lines.
Dublin Bus services will operate to Sunday timetables and City Tours will not be in operation.
Read more here.
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 Oscar to a standing ovation.
“I’m a little bit overwhelmed,” the Cork man said on stage in the Dolby Theatre.
He thanked Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan, “every single crew member, every single cast member – you carried me through”, and also saluted his fellow nominees, saying: “I’m in awe of you guys.”
Murphy then thanked his parents, Brendan and Mary; “Yvonne McGuinness, my partner in life and art”, and “my two boys, Malachy and Aran, who are sitting up there – I love you so much.”
“I’m a very proud Irishman standing here tonight,” said Murphy.
He concluded: “We made a film about the man who created the atomic bomb, and for better or for worse, we’re all living in Oppenheimer’s world, so I would really like to dedicate this to the peacemakers everywhere.
“Go raibh míle maith agaibh.”
Read more here.
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 will be upon us. For the month that’s in it, there’s tons of Irish pride events happening to ring in March 17th, but across the whole 31 days, there’s plenty to be getting up to, some of which will require a little book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Be it clubbing, cooking, or culturing, these are our top picks for events to book ahead in Dublin for March 2024.
March 17th, from midday, kicking off at Parnell Square, more info here
We couldn’t not include the Paddy’s Day parade in a list of what to get up to in Dublin this March. The years we went without it during covid reminded us of how much this tradition means to us as a county, whether we’re watching from our tv screens, or braving the city centre and the cold to see it with our own eyes.
With half a million spectators expected to line this year’s route, the Parade will feature 18 pageants and performance showpieces, 14 marching bands from across Ireland, North America and France and over 4,000 participants in what is shaping up to be the largest ever National St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
March 28th, Hen’s Teeth, more info here
If you’re a budding artist who has dreamt of having their work gazed upon and admired, then this BYOAAS at Hen’s Teeth is the opportunity for you. You can bring anything from prints, sculptures, paintings, words – if you can transport it, you can showcase it.
The profits of any pieces sold will be split 70/30, with 30% going towards Doctors Without Borders, Hen’s Teeth’s charity of choice this month, and 70% to the artist themselves.
All the deets for submission are on their website, and you have until March 22nd to register.
Find the rest here.
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 keeper talks where families can learn about the mothers of Dublin Zoo and get the opportunity to see their kids.
“It’s a day which demands a show of appreciation for mothers,” a spokesperson for Dublin Zoo said.
Read more here.
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 to-do lists.
The collaboration will also see a hands-on workshop being held for leaders of smart tourism destinations across the EU this September in Dublin.
The session will explore how AI can be used in various aspects of tourism, including city promotion, destination branding, tourism engagement, and itinerary planning.
Learn more here.
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 infinite.
The UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s ALADDIN will star Yeukayi Ushe as Genie and introducing Gavin Adams as Aladdin and Desmonda Cathabel as Jasmine. They will be joined by Adam Strong as Jafar, Jo Servi as Sultan, Angelo Paragoso as Iago, Nay-Nay as Kassim, Adam Taylor as Omar, and Nelson Bettencourt as Babkak.
ALADDIN is designed by seven-time Tony®-winning scenic designer Bob Crowley, seven-time Tony®-winning lighting designer Natasha Katz, two-time Tony®-winning costume designer Gregg Barnes and sound designer Ken Travis.
2 hours and 30 minutes including one interval
The critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical ALADDIN will run from 20 March – 14 April 2024
SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production contains Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.
AGE GUIDANCE: Recommended for 6+
All patrons aged 16 or under must be seated next to an accompanying adult.
No under 3’s permitted in the auditorium
*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control.
Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Access Performance:
Irish Sign Language Performance: Sunday 07 April 6.00pm
Audio Described Performance: Wednesday 10 April 7.30pm
Captioned Performance: Friday 12 April 7.30pm
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 infinite.
The UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s ALADDIN will star Yeukayi Ushe as Genie and introducing Gavin Adams as Aladdin and Desmonda Cathabel as Jasmine. They will be joined by Adam Strong as Jafar, Jo Servi as Sultan, Angelo Paragoso as Iago, Nay-Nay as Kassim, Adam Taylor as Omar, and Nelson Bettencourt as Babkak.
ALADDIN is designed by seven-time Tony®-winning scenic designer Bob Crowley, seven-time Tony®-winning lighting designer Natasha Katz, two-time Tony®-winning costume designer Gregg Barnes and sound designer Ken Travis.
Adapted from Disney’s 1992 animated film and centuries-old folktales including “One Thousand and One Nights”, this smash-hit musical is brought to theatrical life in a unique and dazzling way. The show continues its record-breaking run on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre, and since opening there in March 2014, nine subsequent productions have launched around the world, including over 1200 performances at the Prince Edward Theatre in London’s West End.
Aladdin features the timeless songs from the animated film, as well as new music by Tony®, Olivier®, Grammy® and eight-time Acadamy Award® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Sister Act), lyrics by two-time Academy Award® winner Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid), three-time Tony® and three-time Academy Award® winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Evita, Aida) and six-time Tony® nominee Chad Beguelin (The Prom, The Wedding Singer), with a book by Beguelin, and is directed and choreographed by Tony® and Olivier® Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon).
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 Northern Ireland have had their say, and the landmark victory over New Zealand came top.
Second place went to Katie Taylor for her boxing gold at the 2012 Olympics, while third spot was another success for the Irish men’s rugby union team – their 2018 Six Nations grand slam win.
The Irish Women’s football team qualification for the 2023 World Cup came fourth, and Katie Taylor’s fifth boxing World Championship gold, in 2014, fittingly came fifth.
The poll of 2,000 adults, who watch sport, was commissioned by CopyBet.com, which has also created a quiz where fans can test their knowledge of Ireland and Northern Ireland’s 21st century triumphs.
Read more here.
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.
Named Docklanders, the exhibition features images by photographic artist Jeanette Lowe, as well as old photographs from the local community, and some of the 6,000 photographs collected by the Dublin Dock Workers Preservation Society.
While many of the men living in the area worked as dockers, there were other industries located in the Docklands area.
Many women worked in factories and mills located on the north and south docks. Up until the early 1970s they would often be required to stop working once they were married – Jeanette believes it’s important to remember them too.
“The dockers, the men, would be the first ones to say there were women as well. That’s what I want to highlight, the women, the community,” she said.
Read more here.
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 under 3’s permitted in the auditorium.
*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control.
Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Access Performance:
Audio Described And Touch Tour Performance: Saturday 02 March 2.30pm
Winner of five Olivier Awards, including Best New Play! After conquering the West End and Broadway, the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘theatrical phenomenon’ (Telegraph) embarks on its biggest adventure yet.
Jaw-dropping visuals and world-class puppetry combine in a unique and ‘breath-taking’ (The Times) theatrical event that is ‘a wonder to behold’ (Daily Mail).
Based on the global phenomenon and winner of the Man Booker Prize, selling over fifteen million copies worldwide, Life Of Pi is the hugely popular story of an epic journey of endurance and hope. Don’t miss the West End and Broadway spectacle on its first ever UK tour.
Get tickets here.
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.
Pancake Tuesday is upon us once more, and we thought the people of Dublin could do with a fresh round up of the best places for a hefty stack in the city. Whether you’re looking for a classic lemon and sugar or a hearty bacon and maple syrup accompaniment, there’ll be something for you on this round-up.
Gardiner Street Lower, Dublin 1
One Society has a brunch menu that follows an excellent formula of familiarity with a side of imagination. Pancake fans can opt for the “simple” or the “full on” versions and while the full-on has the usual suspects like bacon and maple syrup listed, curious eaters can venture further from the mainstream and sample the house-made pineapple, cinnamon and vanilla compote with whipped cream. They also have something called the ‘Hangover stack’ which sounds just like the cure you need after a heavy night, a plate of pancakes topped with bacon, ricotta cheese, and an ambitious mixture of spicy tabasco and sweet maple syrup – a fried egg on top completes this life-saving plate.
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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 of 4 to 5C although there will be hazy sunshine for much of the day.
However, frost and ice will set in this evening under those clear skies. Wintery outbreaks of rain will develop later which will turn to sleet and snow in places, particularly on higher ground as temperatures will drop to between -1 and 2C.
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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 build the complete exhibition, all built by hand by Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught and his team.
“I am so excited to open Bricktionary in Ireland, after it makes the journey from (literally) the other side of the world. This exhibition is all about using Lego bricks to inspire and celebrate the power of imagination,” McNaught said.
“With over 150 models to inspire you, millions of Lego bricks to build and play with, interactive build zones, including an earthquake challenge and mystery mosaic, where guests get to help create enormous Lego murals, I cannot wait to see what Dubliners will create,” he added.
Read more here.
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 embarking on a major upgrade of the capital’s electricity grid, replacing 50km of underground cabling – some of which is up to 50 years old – on routes linking substations at Carrickmines and Poolbeg; North Wall and Poolbeg; Finglas and North Wall; with two routes required to link Inchicore and Poolbeg.
EirGrid last March published 12 route options for the cables, and following public consultation has chosen the final routes for the first three lines, with the two Inchicore routes due to be announced in the coming months. The work is due to start at the end of this year and be completed by 2029.
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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 Go-Ahead services, and the NTA said this has led to an increase in passenger numbers across its services.
Over 308 million passenger journeys were provided by Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Luas, Go-Ahead Ireland and TFI Local Link on ‘Transport for Ireland’ Public Service Obligation (PSO) services last year.
This made it the busiest ever year for its public transport network, according to preliminary figures for 2023, which were released last week.
This is the first year that passenger numbers on PSO services have exceeded 300 million.
In its 2024 fares plan published today, the NTA said there was a 24% increase in passenger numbers in 2023, when compared with the previous year, and a 5% increase above the previous record year in 2019.
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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 needs right now more than any other time in history. Mind Games will remain a mystery with the content of the show being kept a complete secret except for those lucky enough to witness it live.
Keith Barry has written, produced and performed many of his own stage shows in the last fifteen years and has sold out venues in the US, Australia, Canada, Spain, South Africa, the UK and of course his native Ireland. He has also presented his keynote speech ‘Mind Magic’ at places such as The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, The Pendulum Summit and The Dublin Tech Summit. Keith Barry’s TED Talk has been in the top twenty-five TED Talks since 2008 and it currently boasts over twenty-five million views.
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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 be coffee and treats to sample and contests where expert baristas will go head-to-head. The event promises to be paper-cup free, and attendees are encouraged to bring reusable cups from home.
On Friday, March 1, it’s an industry only session from 3pm until 9pm, with tickets costing €18.
Read more here.
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 cold snap will drag on into Wednesday, with traffic chaos likely amid the tumultuous weather.
Dublin Live spoke to Met Eireann’s Deirdre Lowe today for further insights on the biting cold ahead. The meteorologist confirmed that snow remains possible amid the freezing forecast.
Deirdre explained: “There is a slight chance for a dusting of snow in parts Dublin, although it will probably occur north of the Dublin area and on the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains. Daytime temperatures on Tuesday will hover around five degrees but it will turn very icy tomorrow night, with a widespread sharp to severe frost.”
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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.
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 and other stakeholders in the industrial estate this month to seek their input into the Ballyboggan local area plan (LAP).
Several large industrial landowners in the estate which spans 75 hectares and is located to the west of Glasnevin Cemetery have already signalled their intention to relocate and developers are reportedly anxious to have sites rezoned quickly to allow for the construction of new homes on the land.
Read more here.
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 in Dublin.
For more ideas, take a look at our post about things to do in Dublin at any time of year!
If you’re looking for more tips and things to do in Dublin, take a look at our other popular posts:
If you want to get an up-close and personal look at the city, you can find plenty of pay-what-you-like walking tours running every day in January.
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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
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!
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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.
They took to Instagram to share the news of their impending opening, running through the many phases that Allta has gone through in the four years it’s been in operation.
“We opened the doors to allta in 2019 and since then we have seen a winebar, the alltabox, bakery, summerhouse, a cocktail bar in a gallery and a restaurant on a carpark rooftop. it’s been a wild ride!”
Read more here.
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, after the applicants reduced the scale and massing of the scheme.
Davy has secured the green light for the redevelopment after paying a reported €175 million for the centre on behalf of its clients in 2019.
In recommending a grant of permission, the 51-page council planner’s report concluded that “the proposed reductions to the scale and massing of the building significantly reduces the visual impact on this sensitive environment”
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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 arms.
Check out all the ways you can enjoy your Christmas season this year.
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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 looking to visit Christmas Markets in Dublin in 2023, take 10 seconds to read the points below, first:
So, if you Google ‘Dublin Christmas Market 2023’ you’ll find a load of websites listing off markets that no longer take place, e.g. the Dublin Flea Christmas Market or the market at the IFSC – they’re using very dated info.
There’s hundreds of Christmas fairs taking place across Dublin in halls and car parks. Unfortunately, there’s only one (maybe two) Christmas markets in Dublin in 2023 that are even remotely Bavarian-style (e.g. the one in Dublin Castle).
There’s only one ‘main’ Dublin Christmas market and that’s the one in Dublin Castle. The likes of Mistletown (not running), the old Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market (hasn’t run in several years) and the Guinness Storehouse Christmas Market (it wasn’t a market last year) are all unlikely to go ahead.
Although the dates for some of the Dublin Christmas markets are still TBC, a number now have confirmed dates (there are plenty of Christmas markets in Ireland going ahead, too!).
Below, you’ll find the markets that are definitely going ahead along with ones that are very likely to go ahead!
A couple of years back, the Dublin Castle Christmas market arrived out of nowhere and it went down reasonably well.
It was one of the only Christmas markets in Dublin that went ahead over the last two years and, although small, it’s set in the impressive grounds of Dublin Castle.
In previous years, the castle was finely decked out in fairy lights and the entrance to the castle grounds was lined with 100+ Christmas trees.
The main market is held within the courtyard where there is all of the usual stalls selling festive bits and bobs, a carousel and an open-air bar (more info here).
It has been confirmed that the Dublin Castle Christmas Market will run from 6th December to 19th December from 12:00 to 21:00 daily.
Read about the rest here.
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 award-winning songwriters of Hairspray.
When Charlie Bucket finds one of the five golden tickets to the Wonka Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the other winners can’t wait to feast on the sweets of their dreams. But beyond the gates, they discover more than just remarkable edible delights. As they embark on an extraordinary journey through Willy Wonka’s marvellous mind, they soon learn that nobody leaves the same way that they arrived…
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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 to the growing population’s housing needs.
The construction at Castleforbes Business Park marks a considerable expansion in the area’s residential infrastructure. The undertaking is not just a testament to the ongoing urban development but also a concrete step towards addressing the pressing need for additional living spaces in the bustling Dublin docklands.
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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 across Ireland’s waterways, greenways and blueways, will invest €200m in its first three years.
Waterways Ireland is the cross-border body responsible for managing and developing Ireland’s inland navigable waterways. It covers 1,100km of canals, rivers and lakes as well as over 600km of cycleways and trails.
“We want to encourage more people to use our waterways and natural amenities, while conserving the cultural heritage to ensure future generations enjoy everything our waterways have to offer,” said CEO, John McDonagh.
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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 second floor. The company has agreed to take 3,845sq ft of space at the building. Both tenants are understood to have committed to a rent of about €54 per sq ft.
The latest letting was handled on Hibernia’s behalf by Rob Mulcair of CBRE while John Shannon of Cushman & Wakefield represented Peninsula Petroleum.
Commenting on the transaction, Mr Mulcair said: “It’s fantastic to see Central Quay nearing full occupancy following its refurbishment. The letting to Peninsula adds another high-calibre tenant which is a testament to the landlords in delivering such a high-quality offering.”
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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 will be plenty of Irish dog companies that will have a variety of dog related items for sale – just in time to get an amazing Christmas present for your pooch.
As well as that, a few lucky dogs will have the opportunity to get a photo with Santa Paws and browse some of the market stands. Meanwhile, humans will have the opportunity to grab a bite or a drink.
While it is “extremely unlikely” owners will get a Santa Paws photo for their dog unless it is pre-booked on Eventbrite and tickets are sadly all gone, the market itself is free to attend and still promises some great fun for both owners and their pets.
The organisers have also warned however that owners need to consider their dog’s temperament before attending. They said: “Each owner is responsible for their dog and we ask that you consider your dog’s temperament before attending, be respectful towards other dogs and dog owners and most importantly to make sure to pick up any ‘presents’ left by their doggo.”
Find out more here.
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 will see the return of the popular location Merrion Square Park. Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights is an event catering for all ages so bring your family and friends. Experience Dublin City Centre in a whole new light and feel the magic this festive season.
LOCATIONS
The spectacle will not only revisit the crowd-favourites like Merrion Square Park, but will also introduce new installations at landmarks such as O’Connell Street, Bank of Ireland College Green, Central Bank Plaza, and the Ha’penny Bridge.
This year’s programme will feature designs from national and international digital artists. The locations are:
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
For information on visiting Dublin City Centre during Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights please see www.transportireland.ie for public transport options and to assist with planning your journey.
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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 2023 tour will begin at Bath Forum, before heading across the UK and Ireland to Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Nottingham, Dublin, and many more before a finale show just before Christmas at London’s Eventim Apollo.
Written and directed by Richard Curtis and initially released in 2003, Love Actually follows 10 different, yet all interweaving stories of love around the festive period.
Boasting an all-star cast, Love Actually features Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Martine McCutcheon, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Rowan Atkinson, Martin Freeman and many more.
A full, live orchestra will perform Craig Armstrong’s scores at each show, with the film being projected onto a vast screen. Armstrong is perhaps one of the UK’s most recognised film composers, with his work being awarded a BAFTA for his Achievement in Film Music.
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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 Thursday, November 2 on Drury Street and South William Street and on Friday, November 3 on Capel Street.
The new night time festival is set to feature many events such as live music, animation, art and culture, market stalls from local shops and food stalls from nearby restaurants. There will also be cookery demonstrations by top Dublin City chefs with a movie shown on a large outdoor screen at Capel Street on the Friday.
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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 quickly and find gainful employment in the construction industry.
Today saw ten people graduate, bringing the total number of graduates since the course was launched in 2017 to over 1,000.
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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 up by former restaurateur and hospitality consultant Paul O’Connor and food writer and journalist Suzanne Campbell to celebrate and highlight the ever-expanding Asian Food scene in Ireland.
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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 love and poverty. Puccini’s best-loved opera is touching, comic, realistic and romantic, true for any time in which deep bonds can flower in the face of adversity.
Book and find out more here.
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.
Find out more here.
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 transaction is the largest office-leasing deal to have taken place in the Dublin office market in the second half of this year.
While Yahoo has been based in the north docks area for the past 10 years, its decision to move to the Exo is significant as it brings the building’s occupancy level to 80 per cent.
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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 the company told SiliconRepublic.com that the transfer of Dublin staff to the new office will be a “gradual process” and that exact numbers of who will be working from there are not available at this time.
However, the Sorting Office, which was first announced as a TikTok office in November 2021, has more than 200,000 sq ft of office space with a capacity for up to 2,000 employees.
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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 tones of strong disapproval) – and it contains lots more revelations and stories and discoveries and I can’t wait to share it with you all”.
BAFTA-winning actor, voice of everything from Monkey to the Cadbury’s Caramel Rabbit, creator of a myriad of unforgettable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Professor Sprout, Miriam is one of the most recognisable actresses working today.
Find out more here.
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.
Find out more here.
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 – and a commitment to contributing to the vibrant social and cultural life of the capital. DTF’s mission is to present a programme of exceptional theatrical experiences that will appeal to the diverse communities and visitors that make up the city.
Find out more here.
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 thrilling production is filled with unforgettable magic, comedy, and breathtaking performances, and audiences are bound to be blown away by the stage adaptation after falling in love with the classic Disney movie over 30 years ago.
Find out more here.
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.
Chief among the discussion points will be Ireland’s new Digital Games Tax Credit, the attraction of investment for games companies and foreign direct investment opportunities.
Some of Ireland’s independent game developers will also showcase gaming titles and future investment opportunities.
Find out more here.
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 performance might suit their specific needs are warmly encouraged to attend.
Having played in more than 100 cities in 20 countries on every continent except Antarctica, THE LION KING’S worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or other entertainment title in box office history.
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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 which is open to the public to visit.
The brickwork from the 1720s was uncovered during the restoration of the substation which lies at the entrance to the port on Alexandra Road in Dublin.
A glass-bottom floor allows people to walk over the 18th century sea wall, from which the nearby East Wall got its name.
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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! – something that has been said to me a lot over the years (often in tones of strong disapproval) – and it contains lots more revelations and stories and discoveries and I can’t wait to share it with you all”.
Find out more here.
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. In 2008 Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford joined in, and now there are hundreds of spots participating countrywide.
Find out more here.
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 King of the Pridelands. Brian Gilligan will play the iconic role of Scar in this award-winning musical.
The story of The Lion King roars into life using spectacular masks, puppets, and costumes to tell the story of Simba’s epic adventures, as he struggles with the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king.
Having played in more than 100 cities in 20 countries on every continent except Antarctica, THE LION KING’S worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or other entertainment title in box office history.
Find out more here.
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 at 07:45pm from City Quay and finish on Custom House Quay. There will be Approximately 4000 runners and joggers taking part in the run.
The run will be a closed roads event and this notice is to advise residents and businesses of the road closures that will be in place along the route.
Please find below a list of roads that will be closed for the part of/the entire event on the night.
A Map of the route is shown below. If you have any queries in relation to the race, please contact races@bearevent.ie
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 a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of All, Million Dollar Bill, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.
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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 City Council Culture Company.
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 former Ebb & Flow café at 56 Clontarf Road in 2021, replacing the bright blue exterior with their signature black, and serving sambos from Greenville Deli and pastries from Medialuna Croissanterie.
Find out more here.
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 hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.
‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’
The Observer
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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 with up to 3,500 workers.
Two plots at the eastern side of the campus were earmarked for buildings of 10-12 storeys under the Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ,) a planning scheme designed to govern the development of a consolidated campus for the then Dublin Institute of Technology at the 70-acre former St Brendan’s psychiatric hospital site in the north inner city.
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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 the prestigious award and lies within one of the largest mixed-use developments ever created in Ireland.
Currently the only occupied residential building in Ireland to hold the Platinum certification, 190-unit Capital Dock Residence was recognised for offering digital connectivity and infrastructure that ensures a seamless experience for residents.
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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 a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
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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 with the likes of The Beatles, Adele and Coldplay.
The Donegal-based singer, who is one of the most prolific and successful recording artists in the UK charts, is the only artist in the world to score a hit in the UK album charts every year since 1988, an unprecedented and unbroken 34-year span, and in doing so, he has outshone everyone from Michael Jackson and Madonna, to U2 and the Rolling Stones.
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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 and to celebrate their home port of Gdynia.
The vessel built in 1918 is the oldest sailing ship currently flying the Polish Flag which last month took part in the Tall Ship Races with a call to the UK host port of Hartlepool, an English North Sea port.
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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 play Shrek. Joanne Clifton, best known for her time as a professional dancer on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, will play Fiona. Brandon Lee Sears will play the role of Donkey. Lord Farquaad will be played by James Gillan and rising star Cherece Richards will make her debut in a principal role as Dragon.
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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 the city, with a black box and a theatre hall to suit a range of art forms.
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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 most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers.
The original Broadway production of Titanic The Musicalwon five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. This stunning production celebrates the 10th anniversary of its London premiere, where it won sweeping critical acclaim across the board.
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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 and Ireland’s finest beers, as well as rock n’ roll music, pretzels, pizzas, and smoked sausage.
As well as Rascals you can expect to see beers from other Irish breweries such as The Garden Brewery, Wicklow Wolf, Bullhouse, and Galway Bay Brewery. German taps available on the day include Weihenstephaner Festbier, Grevensteiner helles, Hofbräu Münchner Weisse, and Weissenoher Eucharius Pils.
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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 collaboration of dance, song and light-hearted fun!
Joined by a world class cast of dancers and singers, ANTON and GIOVANNI are coming together to put on the show to end all shows – the ultimate entertaining night out!
The Ballroom King and the Jive Master bring you HIM & ME!
A true dance extravaganza for all ages.
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 The Dubliners.
Luke Kelly’s sister, Bessie, said the family are “overwhelmed” and “proud” that the music has lived on and is still celebrated today.
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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 Estate.
We are scheduled to film on the 18th of July 2023.
Tuesday the 18th July 2023
9am to 12pm filming on the square between red poles and entrance to the Bord Gais Theatre 12pm to 7pm filming inside the Bord Gais Theatre.
The theatre is representing a fictional theatre in America.
Local access to and from underground carpark not affected. Business owners, residents and deliveries not affected.
Our technical truck will be parked in Bord Gais loading bay and Pay and display spaces/ loading bays on Macken Street with permits from Dublin City Council.
The scene involves a crowd of 75 entering and exiting the Theatre.
There will be a camera drone used for a high long shot of the theatre from the water.
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 us as we debate the 2023 season and preview the All-Ireland Hurling Final.
Not only are we providing a great line up on the evening but all ticket proceeds will go to The Dillon Quirke Foundation & Focus Ireland.
Get your tickets now and help support a great cause.
It’s July 20th at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, it’s an exclusive off-air event, tickets are limited so don’t delay – All in partnership with Bord Gáis Energy – Proud Sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.
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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 features a concierge, gym, lounge, private offices, a courtyard, meeting rooms, and a games and cinema room. It also comes with basement storage, parking, bike lock up and 24/7 security.
ADOOR decided to focus on new builds following a review into its clients’ key requirements, which revealed sustainability, efficiency and building standards, onsite amenities, prime locations and security as top demands.
As a result, ADOOR decided to surrender the lease across all its properties constructed over 10 years ago. Those properties which have been surrendered in the portfolio have been replaced with newly built, A-rated apartments.
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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 to the Venice Biennale Danza 2023.
Since its première at the Dublin Theatre Festival in 2019, MÁM has toured Sadler’s Wells, London, Perth Festival, Australia, New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Teatros del Canal, Madrid, Internationale Maifestspiele, Wiesbaden, as well as to 14 venues around Ireland.
MÁM has been nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Production in 2020 and two UK Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards in 2021.
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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 on Junction of Britain Street/ Sir John Rogerson’s Quay
THURS. 6TH JULY 2023
20:00 – 06:00
Filming at Junction of Britain Street/ Sir John Rogerson’s Quay
FRI. 7TH JULY 2023
20:00 – 06:00
Filming on Junction of Britain Street/ Sir John Rogerson’s Quay
We are also informing DCC Transportation, Road Works Control Division, Roads & Traffic Department have advised that an Order has been made pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, authorising the closure of the following road to facilitate filming of the movie Abigail on the dates and times listed below:
Sir John Rogerson’s Quay (Forbes Street to Stevens Walk), Dublin 2 from 20.00hrs to 06.00hrs each night between Wednesday 5th July 2023 and Saturday 8th July 2023.
The following Traffic Management Plan has been prepared:
Eastbound Traffic will be diverted via Cardiff Lane, Misery Hill, Hibernian Rd, Lazer Lane, Forbes St, Hanover Quay, & Benson St.
Westbuond Traffic will be diverted via Hanover Quay & Cardiff Lane
Pedestrian access will be maintained.
Local access will be facilitated.
Pedestrian access to Grand Canal Square during the filming period on Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th July 2023, will be restricted with security officers and marshals assisting in directing pedestrians around the filming area as per the yellow arrows.
Pedestrian access to an sectioned area of Grand Canal Square will be restricted from 19:00 – 04:00,as per the map and outlined in red. The seating areas in Grand Canal Square will not be restricted / cordoned off until 22:00, as per the map below and outlined in orange.
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 behalf of property developer Ballymore last year.
An extension was granted in May by Dublin City Council for additional information due to the scale of the project.
The proposed development includes the demolition of 48,000sq metres of existing structures, which is primarily offices and former industrial buildings. However, the protected structures will be retained.
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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 employee-friendly building opens for business.
The Sidings on Clanwilliam Terrace on Grand Canal Dock is the country’s first ‘triple-platinum’ construction project and is focused on staff wellbeing. It is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 2024.
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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 completed.
Publishing results for 2022, the State company said its transformation, largely on hold during the pandemic, has been reignited.
While the headquarters of the company has moved from the GPO, the post office and museum will continue to operate from there.
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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 and her relationship with the Siamese king Mongkut starring West End’s Annalene Beechey and Broadways Darren Lee.
The greatest musical from the golden age of musicals – with one of the finest scores ever written including Whistle a Happy Tune, Getting to Know You, and Shall We Dance? – features a company of over 50 world-class performers and a full-scale orchestra.
The production was a huge success, winning ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical. A celebration of the lavish heritage and the very best in romantic musical theatre from an unparalleled multi award-winning creative team.
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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 hotel’s docklands location by commissioning Award-winning Dublin street artist Shane Sutton to create a nine-metre-high mural of a 19th-century diver overlooking the property’s heated outdoor terrace.
There are a total of 175 SuperRooms in the hotel which offer upgraded amenities such as Lavazza coffee machines, a larger desk and a three-jet shower. One of the highlights of the hotel is that there are double height rooms on the seventh floor with “exceptional views of the city”.
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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 these unique live events, CHRIS will share unheard tales of space voyages and human exploration for all ages, as seen through the eyes of an astronaut.
With screen-filling multimedia of the latest discoveries and technology including mind-blowing images from the James Webb telescope, CHRIS will celebrate the best of human achievement and optimism, engage the audience in Q&A, and share his unique view of our world from a true space explorer’s perspective
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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, designed by Dublin-based TOT Architects and due for completion in the second quarter of 2024, is being billed as Ireland’s first “triple-platinum” construction project after it secured LEED Platinum, Wiredscore and Activescore certification. The building has also been pre-assessed for Well Building Standard Certification (WELL) certification should its future occupier be interested in pursuing it.
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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 65cm deep and 15m tall fins will work to reduce solar gain, negating the need for artificial cooling or heating, the first use of its kind in Ireland.
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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 re-make of the iconic classic for a new era. Embarking on a world tour in late 2022, it is set to capture the hearts of audiences all over the globe.
Maria, Somewhere, America – Leonard Bernstein’s immortal melodies and Jerome Robbins’ phenomenal choreography redefined an entire genre. To this day, West Side Story is the undisputed No. 1 of classic musicals: daring, relevant and radical. Stephen Spielberg’s Oscar-winning film version of 2021 proves just how unique and timeless it is.
An international creative team has been assembled around the New York-based director Lonny Price. Opening a new chapter in West Side Story’s epic success story, their exciting new production features the legendary original choreography by Jerome Robbins. Two gangs. One love. An enduring but impossible love – the universal power that made Romeo and Juliet so immortal. It has lost none of its allure and fascination.
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‘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 JULY 2023
20:00 – 06:00
Filming at Green St. / Steven’s Walk (tbc) / Sir John Rogerson’s Quay / Britain St.
FRI. 7TH JULY 2023
20:00 – 06:00
Filming on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay
We are applying to close the road and bicycle path along Sir John Rogerson’s Quay for the three nights from July 5th to July 7th, between the hours of approx. 8pm and 6am, to facilitate the filming of night time driving sequences. The closure will apply from the Forbes Road junction and continue to the end of the Quay beyond the Stephen’s Walk junction.
Local access for residents and deliveries will be available across the three nights via the diversions detailed on the below map. Parking along the quay will be restricted for the duration of filming. The highlighted areas will remain closed to vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians during filming for safety reasons.
Our Technical Trucks will be parked in the vicinity of Benson St, for the duration of filming.
We will be on site during the coming weeks to discuss the filming plans with all residents. We aim to accommodate all special requests, and to cause the least amount of disruption during our proposed closures.
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.
Last year, Temporary Pleasure built a club space at The Complex, in the face of the statistic that says 90% of Ireland’s night-time spaces have disappeared in the past two decades.
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