If you’re looking for a Valentines weekend with a difference, then why not whisk your loved one off to the capital and head to the Draíocht Theatre in Blanchardstown for the popular ‘My Funny Valentine’ show. Read on to find out all about the show, where it’s on and where you can stay.

About the show…

‘My Funny Valentine’ is a Bright Side Production which is showing in the Draoícht Theatre, Valentines weekend. It guarantees to be a fun filled evening with stand-up routines and comedy sketches all performed in a friendly cabaret setting.

The show features the comic genius of Kathleen O’Rourke (Funny Girls, Liffey Laughs/RTÉ), Allison McKay (Fallen Angels, So You Think You’re Funny) and Gearóid Farrelly (A Chip In The Sugar). There will also be a number of special guest appearances to keep the atmosphere light and buoyant, a real change of pace from your average Valentines Day!

There will only be two shows, one on Friday 15th February and the other Saturday 16th February. The shows start at 8.15pm and the tickets cost €15 (€12 conc).

How to get to the Draíocht Theatre…

The Draíocht Theatre is located in Blanchardstown, a suburb about 10kms north west of the city centre. If you’re heading to Draíocht, you’ll be able to find it located opposite the ‘blue entrance’ of the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, between the Blanchardstown Library and Leisureplex.

The easiest way to get there by car is to head for the M50 and then head for the Navan Road/N3 turn off, which is just a little north of the Toll Plaza. Draíocht is located behind the Blanchardstown Centre beside the Blanchardstown Library and the Leisureplex with a TGI Fridays; both of these have car parks. The Blanchardstown Centre also has over 6,000 free parking spaces for customer use.

Blanchardstown can also be easily reached by bus by catching the numbers 39, 70, 76a, 220, 237, 238, 239 & 270.

Dublin hotels closeby…

Why not book one of our Dublin hotels and make the weekend really special. In nearby Castleknock you can stay at the 3-star Travelodge or the 4-star Castleknock Hotel & Country Club.

For other Dublin hotels, check out our Dublin hotels listing

If you’ve any queries or need assistance booking your accommodation then get in touch! Just leave a comment in the box below and we’ll get back to you.