Smart Dublin and See.Sense, a winner of the Smart Dublin Cycle Challenge have partnered on an innovative project to use crowdsourced data from cyclists to help get more people on their bikes. Data from the trial will be shared with the Smart Dublin initiative. This data will help the city identify and prioritise investments in cycling infrastructure […] Read more …
Have you spotted 2,999 gross tonnage cargo ship on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay? The Arklow Resolve is a general cargo ship hailing from The Netherlands. The last routine cargo based operation from the Liffey quays took place in the form of the Guinness stout tankers, The Lady Patricia and Miranda Guinness until this trade ceased in […] Read more …
Have you ever wondered why the bridges at Dublin Dockland’s are so far apart? The answer involves a history of the Docklands, the ferryboat business, a pile of tripe, and plans for two new bridges! The Dublin Enquirer has launched a new podcast which answers this question – take a listen: https://soundcloud.com/user-672987203/building-bridges-in-dublins-docklands
Failte Ireland has announced two new free Dublin Discovery Trails, developed in conjunction with Dublin City Council and Dublin’s Northside Attractions (Dublin’s DNA). The new trails are designed to provide more ways for visitors to explore some of the attractions located around the city including sites such as Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh […] Read more …
It has been announced that a new U2 museum has been planned for Dublin’s Dockland’s at Hanover Quay. The four-story museum is being planned to sit alongside their Hanover Quay studio with planning to be lodged in the coming days. The museum will be housed at their Hanover Quay studio and will display memorabilia from […] Read more …
A new four-tonne stainless steel ball has been unveiled at Dublin Port Company’s offices, which is inspired by the Time Ball which originally stood on Westmoreland Street. Visitors to the Port headquarters will also be able to observe the port’s operations from a safe distance and is part of a plan to open up the Port Centre […] Read more …
A new office block has been unveiled in the IFSC, near the Docklands Luas stop. , ‘The Exchange’ will be the latest addition to the capital’s growing skyline Dubbed as ‘The Exchange’ is a a 105,000 sq. ft office block, which is due to be finished on 28 September. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland will […] Read more …
Dublin Fringe Festival has announced its programme for 2017, which includes 81 productions and 460 performances across 34 venues. The festival, which is the largest multidisciplinary arts festival in Ireland will run from uns from September 9th to 24th. Irish aerial acrobat troupe Loosysmokes will take over a warehouse in the Dublin Docklands for nine nights for […] Read more …
Mícheál Mac Donncha, the new Lord Mayor of Dublin, took to Dublin Bay to take part in the annual “Casting of the Spear” ceremony. This tradition dates back to over 500 years ago years – to 1488 when Thomas Mayler, who was then Lord Mayor of Dublin, rode out on horseback and cast a spear as far […] Read more …
The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) is moving into a considerably larger new headquarters than originally planned at the Dublin Landings development. Dublin Landings is undergoing development in the north docks. (NTMA) had originally decided on (NTMA) had originally decided on 7,710sq m (83,000sq ft) of office space in the first block beside the new Central Bank, but it […] Read more …
Unilever is to establish a wing of its global startup platform, The Unilever Foundry, in Dublin. Dogpatch Labs is a startup hub located in the heart of the Dublin Docklands. Our mission is to accelerate the development of Ireland’s startup ecosystem. They support startups & the tech community by providing a space to grow, share knowledge […] Read more …
A new exciting Escape Room has popped up in Dublin’s Docklands with “An escape room unlike anything you have seen before”. Welcome to Escape Boats Dublin! The first live escape room on a boat, it’s a live adventure game for 2 to 6 players. Work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, uncover mysteries and escape […] Read more …
Customer service platform Zendesk plans to hire an additional 200 staff to their new premises located at Charlemont Place, it’s EMEA headquarters.Zendesk are recruiting for engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, product management as well as Android/iOS development roles. Zendesk products are used by over 100,000 customer accounts in over 160 countries. The company is based in San Francisco and has […] Read more …
Dragons at The Docks aims is to raise invaluable funds to assist in alleviating homelessness in Dublin, whilst offering a perfect opportunity for networking within the property sector. Dragons at The Docks 2017 is the inaugural charity boat regatta and is being supported by Cairn, Green REIT, Hammerson, Hibernia REIT, IRES and Kennedy Wilson. The […] Read more …
More than 30 aspiring artists from Dublin’s north and south inner city will get to see their works displayed in Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane as part of ‘Port Perspectives’ – a unique Dublin Port Company project. Drawing Clubs were held with five community groups in recent months as part of Port Perspectives, Dublin […] Read more …
Inspirefest is a unique international festival of technology, science, design and the arts, covering key trends from Infosec to Blockchain, AI to Robotics, Games to Professional Development. The main conference runs July 6th & 7th in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin’s Silicon Docks. At Inspirefest there is ample opportunity to make incredible connections […] Read more …
Estate agent CBRE has been hired to sell a new office block development on the site of the former An Post sorting depot in Dublin’s South Docklands. The building with more than 200,000 sq feet has office accommodation split over eight levels, and it will include room for 26 cars and 318 bicycles. The building […] Read more …
From creative arts to fintech solutions, Bank of Ireland’s Lesley Tully has seen the whole world of design thinking take shape. In 2014, Lesley Tully, armed with years of experience running and designing major art events, met David Tighe, head of innovation at Bank of Ireland (BOI). Tighe had been tasked with bringing BOI up […] Read more …
An infill development site in Dublin’s south docklands with planning permission for a ground floor cafe or retail unit and seven two-bedroom apartments on the upper floors is now on sale. Murphy Mulhall are seeking offers in excess of €1.35 million for the L-shaped site, which is located between the Ferryman bar and the Clayton Hotel. The site is […] Read more …
Irish Ship & Barge Fabrication is searching for a joint investor for €2 million to be raised to convert Naomh Éanna(a four deck heritage ship), into a boutique hotel/hostel, café and restaurant. Once the money has been raised, the investors intend to transport the Naomh Éanna from its current resting place in a graving dock at the […] Read more …
The Point Depot, which opened its doors in 1998 has seen a quiet a few changes in recent times – check out this beautiful throwback image that was shared by The Premium Club at the 3Arena. Can you spot the old tram lines?
The ‘Around the Table’, project explores the history of food in a corner of Dublin City. Donal Fallon was one of three “artists” to work on the project which explores the history of food in one corner of the city from East Wall to Stoneybatter. “Around the Table” grew out of Dublin’s unsuccessful bid to be European Capital of Culture […] Read more …
Epic, the Irish Emigration museum based in Dublin’s docklands, has had a huge visitor jump, new figures reveal. The museum is situated in CHQ building, now expects to pass a run rate of 120,000 visitors by the autumn, up from an annual run rate of 50,000 in 2016. “We are into our first full summer […] Read more …
What an amazing weekend at Riverfest! Record crowds thronged North Wall Quay again this year from 3rd – 5th June for an action packed programme of events and the weather was (mostly!) on the festival’s side! Did you all enjoyed the activities on offer and took the time to step on one of the visiting international […] Read more …
Multi-million-selling hit makers Daryl Hall & John Oates have been lined-up to headline the Sunday night of this year’s BluesFest. Thanks to a string of hits including six No 1s in America and seven platinum albums, Daryl Hall & John Oates are the best-selling duo of all time and will bring their inimitable blend of […] Read more …
What a great weekend Docklands Festival 20171! Over 30,000 people braved the unseasonable weather to enjoy Rubber Ducky Racing, Charity Raft Racing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding & Kayaking Come Try It Sessions, Floating Golf Island, Wakeboarding, Dublin Bay Cruise’ing, funfairing, Markets, FM104 Road Hog, Face Painting, Children’s Arts Centre. Roll on 2018!
Described as the film of its generation, capturing the hearts of everyone whilst breaking records around the world. Now LA LA LAND will be brought to audiences like never before via a huge screen accompanied by a 60-piece orchestra.Set to be the ultimate immersive experience, the La La Land Live tour will include a date […] Read more …
The construction of -‘The Exo’ at Point Square in Dublin’s docklands (Dublin’s tallest office building) -has moved closer to a reality following the issue of a tender for the appointment of a building contractor to deliver the development. Savills and CBRE have been instructed by joint receivers Stephen Tennant and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton to […] Read more …
Mark your diaries! A celebration on Grand Canal Dock with a weekend of entertainment and competitions is coming on Saturday, 21st and Sunday 22nd May. If you are a kayaker, paddle boarder or even a spectator, there is something for everyone! Why not head to docklands today for this wonderful festival – a colourful display […] Read more …
Don’t forget Dublin Port Riverfest coming this June Bank Holiday weekend! Last year there was a huge array of activities over the course of the weekend including the arrival of 3 tall ships and four schooners which berth at North Wall Quay. There were water and land activities which becamean integral partart of the festival, with circus street performers, […] Read more …
For something a little different why not take a guided walk through Dublin’s Dockaldns? The Docklands has been transformed into Europe’s premier digital hub. Google, Facebook, AirBnB are simply a few of the international tech giants, alongside the growing startup culture that it has inspired, in this compact historic area of Dublin. Some of those […] Read more …
Were you one of the many thousands who took part in the Virgin Media Night Run on April 23rd? Dublin Docklands was lit up with a sea of red for the event, which is now in its second year. Runners and walkers made their way through the streets of the capita starting at North Wall Quay […] Read more …
Central Bank headquarters has been officially opened in Dublin’s Docklands. Located at North Wall Quay, the building is the new Regulator’s home the regulator following their move from Temple Bar. The Dame Street site was sold for a fee of €67m to real estate group Hines and Peterson in January of this year. The Minister for […] Read more …
The Early Learning Initiative was awarded funding from Ulster Bank’s Skills and Opportunities Fund to develop a numeracy programme for children aged 4-12 years old, attending afterschool programmes in the Dublin Docklands. The programme worked with 90 children from four after schools in the Dublin Docklands, to improve the numeracy skills required for everyday tasks […] Read more …
Make this a December to remember! Don’t miss a live music experience, featuring iconic movie moments from DreamWorks Animation’s hit films including Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and many more! Enjoy a celebration of more than 20 years of inspired animation and iconic music scores by Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams, John […] Read more …
On the 10th anniversary of the Port Tunnel being open for traffic Bertie Ahern reminisces about “largest piece of infrastructure ever delivered in Ireland”. The first HGVs entered from the port shortly before 11am and journeyed north bore and back up the south in just over 10 minutes. The tunnel was designed to eliminate heavy truck […] Read more …
The largest US equity trader, Citadel Securities, has opened an office in Dublin as part of a European expansion. The company plans to employ at least 50 staff over the next 2 years. The company has an initial staff of 15 traders, programmers and analysis have confirmed they will extend is operations.
Exciting news! As part of Dublin Port Riverfest in June, Retro Drive-in Movies will be screening classic movies “Jaws” and “Back to the Future” at Dublin Port! All details can be found on their website.
A new series of artist works commissioned by Dublin Port has been announced. As part of their Port Perspectives initiative, they have commissioned artists to create a series of site-specific public artworks to celebrate Dublin Port and it’s relationship with the city. Sheelagh Broderick, Silvia Loeffler and AEMI & Cliona Harmey will be unveiled at sites […] Read more …
Are you a keep fit fanatic or just after a new challenge? Why not join the Virgin Media Night Run on Sunday, April 23rd? This 10K run will take you around Dublin’s Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Hanover Quay, Ringsend, Point Village, North Wall, O’ Connell Street and Custom House, all under dark! Sign up and reap the […] Read more …
Brian Wilson, one of popular music’s most deeply revered figures and the main creative force behind some of the most cherished recordings in rock history, brings his spectacular show Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds to Bord Gais Energy Theatre on 25th July. This concert will mark the 50th-anniversary celebration and the final performance in its […] Read more …
A new performance space looks set to open at Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock, thanks to developer Harry Crosbie. Crosbie has a plan for preserved stonework from The famous Abbey Theater’s original stonework, which was preserved by Dublin’s city architect Daithí Hanly in 1961. The open-air stage will have a capacity for 200-300 people and is currently […] Read more …
Docklands based company Fenergo has announced 500 new jobs for their Dublin office. New positions are across many areas of the business such as Product Management, Software Engineering, Implementation, Consulting and Marketing. Recruitment for the new positions will begin immediately months. Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor added: “Over the last five years, Fenergo has become […] Read more …
Saturday November 19th last, saw a historic voyage on the Liffey, as the No.11 Liffey ferry took to the river again. Its last public service sailing occurred some 32 years ago. As part of the DCC Dublin’s Culture Connects (which seeks to forge links with communities old and new in the inner city) the event […] Read more …
Tech giants Facebook have announced plans to double its workforce in Dublin. Facebook have confirmed they have acquired a building in Dublin’s East Wall. Facebook employs 1,600 people in its Grand Canal Square headquarters at present, but this is expected to be 2,000 over the next 12 months. Facebook’s Irish boss, Gareth Lambe, says its new […] Read more …
500 jobs have been announced for the construction sector during the development of the Bolands Quay Development, formerly Boland’s Mill, in Dublin’s south docklands. Bolands Quay will provide 3 three new Docklands landmark buildings. The buildings will be comprised of some 36,851 sq m of office, residential, retail and cultural space. The project also includes restoration of […] Read more …
Exciting news – stars of the hit TV series ‘ Nashville’ will play Ireland this Summer! This superstar filled show will feature cast members Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Charles Esten and Jonathan Jackson on 20th June. Nashville’ airs on six continents and in more than 100 territories. In its fifth season in the U.S., the […] Read more …
If you enjoy 1990’s nostalgia then why not join this special concert at Dublin’s 3Arena on October 4th? Featuring Vanilla Ice, Salt n Pepa (with Spindarella), Coolio, Colour Me Badd, Tone Loc and Young MC, they will be singing classics such as Push It, Gangstas Paradise, Ice Ice Baby, Funky Cold Medina and Bust a […] Read more …
AT&T have signed an agreement with IDA Ireland and Dublin City Council to collaborate and exchange information about smart cities solutions. This aims to foster an open dialogue of Internet of things (IoT) best practices with Dublin, which is developing into a leading IoT location. As part of this collaboration with Ireland, AT&T will also explore […] Read more …
Tallship Jeanie Johnston, one of Dublin’s most popular tourist attractions has reopened on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, with tours of the tall ship now available once again. Jeanie Johnston a replica of a 19th century famine-emigrant tall ship has been moved due to the dry dock where she was once housed closing. The guided tours […] Read more …
Do something different this St. Patrick’s Day and enjoy a special free event by the Dublin Dockers Workers Preservation Society and EPIC at The chq Building. Joe Mooney from Dublin Dockworkers Preservation Society & the East Wall History Group will present his talk ‘WAR & PEACE and the Dublin Docklands’, examining a a century and […] Read more …
Accenture has announced 300 new jobs, taking their Dublin headcount to 2,500. New positions will be for design and technology, and will be located at the new Accenture building known as ‘The Dock”. ‘The Dock” – located in Grand Canal Dock, which is referred to as Dublin’s Silicon Docks, is one of the world’s most […] Read more …
Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock is set to get a co working meeting space near Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock. Known as ‘The Brickhouse’, it promises to be a “creative and free-flowing think space” for freelancers, startups and multinationals. The workspace, measuring 21,000 sq ft will be situated at Block 1, Clanwilliam Court from this April. The […] Read more …
The Docklands residential property market is thriving according to a report just published by Docklands Business Forum members and estate agents, Owen Reilly. The Docklands Residential Report highlights an annual increase in the price per square metre of 11.7% and a, marginally higher, annual increase in the average monthly rent of 12.1%; comparing the asking price reported […] Read more …
Save the date! The 2017 Docklands Volunteer Day will be Fri. 28th April!
Dublin City Council has announced plans for a new town in Poolbeg housing 7,000 people in 3,000 new homes. Poolbeg West will see apartments, with commercial and retail space capable of accommodating 8,000 workers. The Poolbeg West planning scheme incorporates 34 hectares of land beside Ringsend.
HubSpot is set to rent the third floor of Two Docklands Central, the former Guild House office block in Dublin’s IFSC. The US-headquartered technology firm has over 200 employees in Dubin City, and plans to create over 300 more jobs over the next 3 years.
Three companies are set to battle it out for a €10,000 cash prize in the PwC Docklands Innovation Enterprise Awards. Companies Cambrist, Popertee and Eco-nomic Innovations are finalists for the prestigious award. All finalists will pitch their investment proposals and be questioned by an experienced panel of judges on their business plans.
Dublin’s North Wall Quay is set to get a new hotel. Paddy McKillen Jr and Matt Ryan from Oakmount have been granted permission to convert the derelict warehouse into a 60 bed, five story hotel on the North Wall Quay site. The hotel will also hold a rooftop bar and restaurant, ground bar floor and restaurant, […] Read more …
Google have announced 400 more jobs, with their total employment now standing at over 6,500 people. The web giants are also poised to move into a new office building close to their headquarters. The Velasco building, which measures 51,000 sq ft, owned by Irish Life Investment Managers is still under construction.
A new hotel in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands has been given the go-ahead by Dublin City Council. The hotel, propose to be at 82 North Wall Quay, with construction expected to start in the next 3 months, and is expected to be completed at the end of 2018. The hotel will consist of 60 […] Read more …
2017 looks to be a spectacular year for theatre, with 13 brand new shows bringing musicals, drama and comedy to the Docklands venue. Bord Gais Energy Theatre is proud to announce 2017 shows which include Hairspray, Grease, Evita, Funny Girl, Crazy For You, Miss Saigon and Blood Brothers. They will be showcasing exciting new musicals such […] Read more …
The legendary Bob Dylan is set to pay Dublin’s 3Arena in May. It’s not often Dublin can play host to such an enigmatic, timeless performer. This is a concert not to be missed! Dylan has been influential in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Early songs such as “Blowin’ in the Wind” and […] Read more …
Former Coca-Cola boss Neville Isdell has announced plans for a new microbrewery at the landmark CHQ building in Dublin Docklands. CHQ Building has received the green light from Dublin City Council for its new expansion plans. These include an internal remodelling with a new mezzanine to be added to accommodate the microbrewery, which will also include […] Read more …
The Gibson Hotel in Point Village played hosts for 6th Docklands Business Awards, which was a night of celebration and confidence for what’s to come in 2017. Ten companies were recognised and honoured for their contribution to the area. The awards were attended by Regina Doherty TD, Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and Government […] Read more …
Property investment firm Hibernia Reit has acquired a 50pc stake of its partner Starwood Capital in 1 Windmill Lane in Dublin’s docklands, costing €27.5m. The project, due to be finished late 2017, will develop the one-acre site, where 122,000 sq ft of offices, 7,000 sq ft of retail and 14 homes are being built. Hibernia, led […] Read more …
Following its smash hit run at London’s Dominion Theatre, Bill Kenwright’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita is set to thrill audiences once again at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power […] Read more …
CineConcerts and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced today the Irish premiere of The Harry Potter Film Concert Series, a new concert tour celebrating the Harry Potter films. The Harry Potter Film Concert that kicked off in June 2016 is another magical experience from J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. For the first time in Dublin, Ireland, audiences […] Read more …
Captained by Mike Love, The Beach Boys play an astoundingly busy schedule of concerts, averaging 150 shows a year, ranging from sun-drenched summer festivals to gala New Year’s celebrations and special events worldwide. They return to Dublin in 2017! Founding Beach Boy member Mike Love will be joined by Beach Boy-vet Bruce Johnston (vocals/keyboards)—Jeffrey Foskett (guitar/vocals), Brian […] Read more …
Hans Zimmer, Hollywood’s most in demand and innovative film music composer whose 100 film scores have made over $24 billion at the box office, will be returning to 3Arena on 13 June following his very first US and Australian concerts. Hans, whose music can currently be heard in BBC 1’s ‘Planet Earth II’ and the […] Read more …
Google is poised to buy an office block at East Point Business Park in the Dublin docklands where it already rents five buildings. Block L is likely to be valued at about €10 million. Google occupies five buildings in Dublin Docklands,, Block N, was recently leased at a rent of €18.50 per sq ft and […] Read more …
Business process outsourcing firm Voxpro opens it’s new Dublin Docklands office, creating 400 new jobs. Voxpro provides customer experience, technical support and sales operations solutions to international customers. Their Irish workforce is set to stand at more than 2,000 people. The roles will include technical support, customer experience, training and management positions. The business was founded […] Read more …
Emergenetics have announced the opening of their EMEA headquarters in Dublin’s IFSC. As a Global provider of talent development solutions, they plan to hire 20 people for its Dublin office over the next 3 years. Roles will include operations and client services, business development, company trainers and office administration. Founded over 25 year ago, Emergenetics is a […] Read more …
Dublin Port plans to open up to the city by reordering the entire area around its own headquarters off East Wall Road. A new boundary made from pre-rusted Corten steel panels will replace the late 19th-century stone wall at southern end of the two-acre site. Project manager Jim Kelleher aims to “soften the hard edge” between […] Read more …
Companies that have been shortlisted for the 2016 Docklands Business Awards have been announced. Docklands Business Forum arranges the awards to highlight the enterprise, public service and local volunteerism surrounding the economy in the Docklands area. The Docklands Business Forum are focused on promoting Dublin Docklands as a place to work, live, visit and on supporting enterprise in […] Read more …
Following a rollercoaster year, Gavin James has announced details of his only headline Dublin show in 2016 when he performs at Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday 9 December. 2015 was a bit of a blur for Gavin James. He lost count of how many gigs he played, couldn’t say how many countries he visited and hasn’t […] Read more …
Take That and party! Still among the UK’s top pop idols, the three-piece Take That have a new album – and are set to visit Dublin next year! The UK pop heroes – now a three piece – announced today that they will be bringing their Wonderland Live tour to the capital’s 3Arena on May […] Read more …
Did you LOVE the original movie? Then don’t miss the chance to see this spellbinding production of the movie Ghost this November! Based on the much-loved movie masterpiece, this innovative reimagining features an expanded book, new music and original staging. The Double Academy Award winning movie is a huge success story, both critically and at the box […] Read more …
Were you not quick enough to get your hands on Drake tickets first time around? Good news – fans who missed out on tickets for his Dublin show are being blessed with a second date. Drake’s ‘The Boy Meets World’ Tour opens on January 21st in Amsterdam before moving to the UK for six nights […] Read more …
The perfect treat for all your Trekker fans! Watch the RTÉ Concert Orchestra play composer Michael Giacchino’s thrilling score performed live to picture… and boldly go where no one has gone before on Friday and Saturday 4th and 5th November!! The film will be shown on screen along with the score for film played live by the […] Read more …
A new development company formed by UK and Irish investors has announced the construction of a residential complex for students beside the Point Village. The consortium has outbid about half a dozen competitors, paying more than €20 million – more than €2 million above the guide price – for the well-located site of 2.38 acres (0.96 […] Read more …
You will watch them compete week after week for your vote, and you can now see the X Factor finalists perform their biggest hits in Dublin, as dates for The X Factor Live Tour 2017 are announced and tickets are on sale now! They play Dublin’s 3 arena on 14th March 2017. Who from Sharon’s Overs, Louis’ […] Read more …
The award winning series returns with Good Mourning Mrs. Brown – starring Brendan O’Carroll and Mrs. Brown’s Boys. Their 2017 Tour follows a very busy twelve months for Mrs. Brown’s Boys. After a sell out Tour of Australia and New Zealand and following the “Live” Episode of Mrs. Brown’s Boys as a special for BBC’s […] Read more …
Dublin Port has announced the launch of an open call to artists and arts projects to create site-specific works in Dublin Port as part of Port Perspectives; its latest soft values project. Dublin Port is commissioning a series of original and innovative public artworks and installations, reflecting contemporary art practice. The commissioned artworks will respond […] Read more …
The Cruising Association of Ireland’s rally in Dublin’s River Liffey brought 32 boats into the heart of the city, bringing a beautiful sea of colour and plenty photo opportunities for those at land and sea! The boats even sailed past the beautiful cruise vessel Nautica, who was in Dublin for a visit! All images thanks […] Read more …
Ever wanted to experience Dublin Docklands from a great height? With this drone footage from the Irish Times and James Flood from JCF Drones you can see the Docklands from 80-metres! Don’t look down! Justin Comiskey and Eoin Redmond, site manager for Walls Construction at the Project Wave development in Dublin’s docklands, climb one of the […] Read more …
Fresh from hosting the Royal Variety Performance and starring in Bad Education and A League Of Their Own, this is your chance to catch Jack at his dynamic best, live on stage! Brand new show At Large will see Jack bringing his unique brand of high-intensity silliness to thousands of fans. Expect comedy pyrotechnics from one of […] Read more …
Dublin Port has announced the launch of an open call to artists and arts projects to create site-specific works in Dublin Port as part of Port Perspectives; its latest soft values project. Dublin Port is commissioning a series of original and innovative public artworks and installations, reflecting contemporary art practice. The commissioned artworks will respond […] Read more …
Work has commenced on a new €100 million office building in the heart of Dublin’s business district – a stunning development known as The Reflector. The development is a 125,000 square foot grade A construction, which is expected to be completed in the second half of 2018. Construction is by Park Developments Group who were behind the nearby Hanover Quay […] Read more …
The Hong Kong Dublin Dragon Boat Regatta will be held at the Grand Canal Dock this Saturday and Sunday (September 10th and 11th.) Come join the fun and the wide variety of races and activities to entertain members of the public. The event is organised by the Irish Dragon Boat Association in conjunction with Plurabelle Paddlers, […] Read more …
State Street are celebrating their 20th anniversary of the company’s arrival in the Irish market. Joseph L. Hooley, Chairman and CEO of State Street Corporation hosted a reception for clients, business partners and community leaders at State Stareet’s Irish head office in Dublin’s docklands which was also attended by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny. Employing more than 2,500 people in Dublin, Naas, Drogheda and […] Read more …
Business advisory firm Grant Thornton is due to begin a lease on new headquarters,which are currently under construction at City Quay.Grant Thornton now employ more than 1,000 people, and plan to create 250 additional jobs in the next 18 months.Grant Thornton have experienced a 46 per cent growth in revenue over the past three years. The development is […] Read more …
Combining classical training and technique with the best-loved Russian ballets, Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet’s performances have an air of magic and are presented by outstanding soloists whose exquisite dancing will take your breath away. As the popularity of classical ballet reaches new heights, a new generation of dance lovers is discovering that a live ballet […] Read more …
Today, platinum selling Denver outfit, The Lumineers, announce their much anticipated UK and Ireland headline tour dates for October/November 2016 which incluses a date at Dublin’s 3Arena on 26th October. The Cleopatra World Tour continues in support of their number one selling sophomore album, ‘Cleopatra’, awarded 4*s in both MOJO & The Sun. The tour […] Read more …
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Québec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has 4,000 employees, including more than 1,300 performing artists from close to 50 different countries. Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 160 million spectators […] Read more …
Celebrating 71 years in show business this year, the Hollywood legend and James Bond star chats with biographer Gareth Owen about his extraordinary life and career. Featuring inside stories and exclusive anecdotes from an astonishing career that has included the hit TV series The Saint and The Persuaders, plus Hollywood blockbusters and, of course, seven […] Read more …
Fancy a look at Airbnb’s headquarters at Hanover Quay in the south docklands, or Facebook’s headquarters at Grand Canal Quay, designed by international architects Frank Gehry and Daniel Libeskind? Open House Dublin 2016 takes place from October 14th-16th. The event, now in its 11th year, is organised by the Irish Architecture Foundation. This “Architecture Festival” opens up buildings for […] Read more …
John Sisk & Son have been chosen to construct a Capital Dock development on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay in Dublin, which will see more than 660,000 square feet of new space built in Dublin’s docklands. This will be one of largest commercial development contracts undertaken in the Irish market in recent years. The first of […] Read more …
Dublin Comic Con is the Irish run Comic Convention for Fans and Families of all ages, and takes place in The Convention Centre, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 on August 6th and 7th. Each year Dublin Comic Con welcomes thousands of attendees and gives them the chance to meet Actors, Writers, Artists and more from the […] Read more …
The Diving Bell, located on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, has been transformed into an interpretative exhibition where visitors can learn in detail about the origin and history of this important artefact in Dublin’s maritime history. An ingenious feat of Irish engineering, the Diving Bell was essential in building Dublin’s quay walls for 87 years and […] Read more …