Yes folks it’s that time of the year again! Halloween is just over and the countdown for Christmas is on. Get into the festive spirit by taking the kids to the Dublin Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on Sunday November 9th, where the Christmas season will be officially launched. Make sure to get there as early as you can, wrap up warm and enjoy the magical Christmas atmosphere. Dublin really lights up for the occasion and it’s one of the city’s landmark events in the run up to Christmas and this …
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Are you a gadget freak, into fast cars or a boys toys enthusiast? Then the Toys 4 Big Boys at the RDS is the event for you! Now in its 7th year, the 2008 event runs from the 6th to the 9th of November. It’s fantastic for Christmas gift ideas with around 150 exhibitors displaying every type of boys gadget you can imagine, from the very affordable to the more expensive boys toys. Interested? The 2008 Toys 4 Big Boys will take place in the Main Hall complex of the …
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After all the eating, drinking and merriment over the festive season, a great way to get rid of the Christmas and January blues is to check out the Temple Bar Trad Fest from January 28th to the 1st of February 2009. Temple Bar is located right in the heart of Dublin city, between O’Connell’s Street and Westmoreland Street, just south of the River Liffey. There’ll be plenty of live concerts, pub sessions, a festival club as well as children’s events over this jam packed 5 day period. The Temple Bar …
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“On the first day of Christmas my true love said to me…” we’ve all sung it, but why not enjoy the 12 days of Christmas in style this year with the 12 Day’s of Christmas Festival at Dublin’s Docklands from Friday the 12th to Tuesday the 23rd of December? Now in its 4th year, the 12 Days of Christmas Festival takes place at George’s Dock in the IFSC and is well worth checking out. Soak up the wonderful Christmas atmosphere while you browse through the many stalls and tick off …
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Experience all the fun and thrill of the 7Up Christmas on Ice at the RDS! There are three Ice venues to choose from: The RDS, Liffey Valley and Letterkenny in County Donegal, with each venue offering a wonderful experience for both young and old. At the RDS you can test your skating skills, check out the ‘Skating Santa’ or just soak up the festive atmosphere. The 7Up Christmas on Ice at the RDS is now in its 6th year and continues to entertain and grow bigger and better each year. With an amazing …
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Christmas is fast approaching and so is panto season! Don’t miss out on a fantastic evening of entertainment, fun, music, laughter, villainy and ultimately the happy ending, which is always guaranteed. Check out our guide to the magical Christmas pantos in Dublin that no festive season should be without. The Sleeping Beauty… Enjoy the story of this timeless children’s classic, which is held at the modern and spacious Helix Centre in Glasnevin, from November 29th to January 4th. Written and directed by Karl Harpur, this show tells the story of the beautiful …
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If you’re planning a trip to Dublin in the run up to Christmas, a visit to Farmleigh Christmas and Food Market is a must. It’s ‘the’ spot to embrace the festive season and get into the spirit of things. At Farmleigh Christmas & Food Market you can choose (and buy) from a very large selection of tasty Christmas treats, learn how to make that perfect Christmas wreath, listen to wonderful festive storytelling as well as the cheery Christmas carols. Farmleigh is located just four miles north west of Dublin city centre in …
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Are you an Opera fan? You probably are, otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this! Want to know what live performances will brighten up the dark gloomy winter nights? Well why not take a trip to the Gaiety Theatre and enjoy what is on offer during the 2008 Winter Season! Find out more about the live performances that will take place here at this historic Gaiety Theatre through the Opera Ireland Production. Opera Ireland - Who are they? Officially the national opera company of Ireland, Opera Ireland hosts four main scale operas at …
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Finglas is situated 5km north of Dublin city centre and only 2km from Dublin International Airport, along the N2. Finglas offers a mix of architecture with the original village now surrounded by many new developments. It has grown from a small traditional Irish village to a large suburban residential area of Dublin. Read on for more… The name Finglas means a clear streamlet, getting its name from the tributary that flows through the village and later joining up with the River Tolka. History of Finglas… Finglas is steeped in history and …
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Fancy hitting the ice? Christmas 2008 is fast approaching, and so is the return of the remarkable Dublin On Ice spectacle at Smithfield! Whether you’re a novice on the ice, or if you want to show off your fancy figure skating moves, it’s a wonderful experience. Find out more about this popular festive Dublin event… About Smithfield… Smithfield is located in Dublin 7, close to the city centre, in an area on the Northside of Dublin. It’s one of the major historic areas of Dublin city and is bordered to …
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