It’s hard to believe that a quarter of a century has passed since Paul Simon released his iconic Graceland album, but it’s true. His “Graceland – 25 Years” tour comes to the O2 in Dublin Thursday July 12th and Friday July 13th 2012 and will feature Ladysmith Black Mambazo in a special performance of the entire album. The O2 concert launches Simon’s month-long European tour celebrating an album that sold 14 million copies worldwide and garnered universal acclaim from critics worldwide. Graceland won Album of the Year at the …
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Bruce Springsteen RDS July 2012
The Boss is back! Bruce Springsteen plays two nights at Dublin’s RDS this year – Tuesday July 17th and Wednesday July 18th. Accompanied by the E Street Band, Springsteen will play his first tour since 2009’s Working on a Dream live concert dates, but sadly without saxophone legend Clarence Clemons, who died last year. The highlight of many a music fan’s summer, the July RDS gigs are sure to be as unforgettable as Springsteen’s previous Dublin concerts and are likely to feature both old favourites and plenty of new material …
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Stone Roses Gig Dublin July 5th 2012
Prepare for the resurrection - legendary Manchester indie rock band The Stone Roses will play Dublin’s Phoenix Park on Thursday, July 5th, 2012! Having heard nothing new for 15 years, fans of the Stone Roses’ famed “Madchester” sound had resigned themselves to the band’s demise, but the four-piece held a press conference in London in October 2011 announcing their reunion and the launch of a worldwide 2012 reunion tour. Released in 1989, the band’s eponymous debut album is widely considered one of the greatest rock albums ever made, but their …
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The International Eucharistic Congress, Dublin
Last held in Dublin 80 years ago, the International Eucharistic Congress is scheduled to take place in the city from June 11th to 16th 2012. Much has changed since 1932, when the 31st International Eucharistic Congress became the biggest public spectacle in 20th-century Ireland. Most people today don’t even know what the International Eucharistic Congress is. For the uninitiated, it’s a gathering of people from across the world, which aims to highlight the importance of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church, advance understanding and celebration …
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Dublin Airport Interesting Facts
Dublin Airport Interesting Facts Dublin Airport welcomes a dizzying array of individuals 24 hours a day, 364 days a year (it closes Christmas Day), so it’s a vast source of weird and wonderful facts. We’ve selected a dozen of our favourites for you: Dublin Airport handles an average of 60,000 passengers per day – but this can rise to some 80,000 daily in the peak summer season. More than 248 million passengers have travelled through Dublin Airport since it opened in 1940 – that’s nearly a quarter of a billion …
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Dublin Airport Inbound Passengers
Dublin Airport Inbound Passengers The majority of visitors to Ireland enter the country via Dublin Airport, so the arrivals lounge can resemble a United Nations assembly at times, with people from all over the world streaming through. Of course, the global economic slump has seen a drop in passenger numbers at Dublin Airport, but things are starting to look up. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) reports that passenger traffic at Dublin Airport rose by 2% in 2011, to 18.8 million passengers, with the biggest growth among passengers coming from outside …
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Free Family Things To Do In Dublin
Family disposable income is at a premium during these harsh economic times, however that doesn’t mean that you cannot enjoy a day out at little or no cost! Dublin is home to many attractions that will not cost you anything at all to visit, and you can have a great family day out together without breaking the bank one bit. Read on for more about Free Things To Do In Dublin… Trinity CollegeTrinity was founded in the late 16th century, and as such is the oldest University in Ireland. We …
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Dublin Hotels Special Offers - Just €149!
Heading to Dublin city and looking for value for money hotel accommodation? Whether you’re heading midweek or weekend, for a concert, shopping or sightseeing, we’ve got the ideal accommodation for you and it comes at the cheapest price you are likely to find around! Read on for more… We, at GoIreland.com have just launched our new Value Breaks product, which is on offer in Dublin city and right throughout Ireland. 2 people can stay in a 3 or 4 star hotel for 2 nights (breakfast included) and pay just €149 …
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Great Ireland Run 2010
With the 2010 ‘Great Run Ireland’ only just around the corner we take a closer look at this years event taking place on Sunday 18th April 2010 in the beautiful setting of Dublin’s Phoenix Park. For further details please read on… On your mark, get set, gooo…. First staged in 2003, ‘The Great Ireland Run’ is today one of the country’s top 10k charity runs. With over 8,000 runners lining up to participate in this years event, including some home grown celebrities which include our very own Ronan Keating, this …
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Temple Bar Cultural Trust presents… In Handel’s Day
On Tuesday 13th April Dublin City will celebrate the music and history of George Frederick Handel as it was in 18th century Dublin. From 10am until 12 mid-night people will enjoy a host of activities for people to participate in and enjoy. Most importantly to note, these activities are FREE… For further details on ‘In Handle’s Day’ please read on… In Handel’s Day takes place in the cultural quarter of Dublin’s Temple Bar. The aim of the festival is to celebrate Handel through a day-long programme of events suitable for …
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