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There are also a number of Summer Schools on topics from traditional music to literature and the arts. Ireland is well supplied with museums and art galleries and offers, especially during the summer months, a wide range of cultural events. Ireland has also proved a popular location for shooting films with The Quiet Man (1952), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Braveheart (1995), King Arthur (2004) and P.S.

Enjoy a weekend filled with creativity, community and connection at our 2025 Christmas Fair. Rather than presenting one unified version, the concert takes you on a seasonal journey, alternating between Vivaldi's vivid Baroque original and Richter's contemporary reimagining. A birthday celebration turns febrile when a rural Irish family address their sister’s relationship with a refugee. EXILE is a unique collaborative production, merging theatre and music to explore the extraordinary life of Fenian, poet, convict, journalist and orator John Boyle O'Reilly from Dowth County Meath. The Magnificent explores the tensions and tenderness between them, as the consequences of their careers, lives and choices come knocking.

• Following a sell-out season in 2025 that welcomed more than 115,000 visitors, Elf Town returns in
• Smith made the comments during an interview with pop megastar Lipa at the capital’s Southbank Centre on Saturday.
• Sport Snooker player Mark Allen responds to support after interview with Irish presenter Rachel Casey
• During the 1990s and particularly the early 2000s, dozens of local radio stations have gained licenses.
• Temperatures are ten-year average daily highs; “wet” is average days with rain.
• The Vikings first invaded Ireland in the 8th century, from Denmark, Norway and Sweden in modern-day Scandinavia.

In the 21st century, the modern selection of foods common to Western cultures has also to some extent been adopted in Ireland. The seeds of knotgrass and goosefoot were widely present and may have been used to make a porridge.citation needed Several other languages are spoken on the island, including Shelta, a mixture of Irish, Romani and English, spoken widely by Travellers.

It comes after the presenter revealed she had frozen her eggs in an interview on Lorraine in 2024. #BruceSpringsteen @springsteen #TheBoss and @IrishETV host @BrigidBoden #irishAncestry#SpringsteenOnBroadway #rockmusic #rockmusician #WalterKerrTheatre #TheBigApple pic.twitter.com/TY8lpN3K5B Considered the premier conductor for video game music, Eimear also composes for feature films, TV, commercials and video games. They do incredible work rescuing dogs, and have adopted out more than 100 furry angels in the last three months.

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Each of the five workshops takes a different theme as its starting point, and starts with a Slow Looking art tour of THE 10 BEST Restaurants in County Wicklow Updated August 2026 selected Unstable realities resemble our wildest imagination in this absurdist spectacle – writ large and set loose on the national stage. Tales from the Pale celebrates all things horrific – learn about the city’s ghosts and ghouls as you journey along the stadium’s rooftop walkway. A wickedly funny Halloween spectacular for all the family! Join us for the annual #CivicSpooktacular this Halloween with more magic and mayhem than you can imagine! Learn about witches Carve your own pumpkin🎃 Make Halloween pottery Walking tours Catch fascinating lectures in Dublin pubs Hear spine-tingling stories Explore Halloween art workshops Live podcasts Wander the Halloween market Visit

• There are quite a large number of local weekly newspapers both North and South, with most counties and large towns having two or more newspapers.
• Featuring Britain’s Got Talent finalist Tom Ball performing live, the show blends dance, music and voice into one driving, immersive experience.​ Defying convention and reimagining t
• At the end of the interview, Keith gives us an incredible live performance of his new single 'Ring Tailed Rat.' Awesome!
• A celebration of comedy, songs, and multifarious skills.
• BOSS spoke with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox after the defeat to Bournemouth.

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A Halloween celebration for the local community, brought to you by Dub The Dockers and Demons festival, which began in 2017, is a celebration of community, creative arts and the spooky, set against the backdrop of Dublin’s historic Docklands. The Halloween Main Street Market will transform the area into a festive autumn destination featuring local vendors, live entertainment, family activities, seasonal treats, and a charming pumpkin patch. Halloween is fast approaching and it’s time to delve back in the origins of Irish traditions and explore how Samhain became Halloween. Now in its thirteenth consecutive year, Dundrum on Ice offers a magical experience for all ages. Opened in 2013 in the infamous town centre of Dundrum, it sets a standard that is carried throughout all of our rinks to ensure an unforgettable experience.

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This was the prime-time entertainment of its day. Bill Bailey returns with new show, Vaudevillean Before streaming, before tv, before cinema, before even radio… There was Vaudeville! Directed by Ciarán Kelly and featuring alto soloist Leanne Fitzgerald and organist David Leigh, this is a lovely night out in city centre Dublin. This Christmas, Sammy Sausages & Buffy take flight in Aladdin – A Sammy & Buffy Adventure … a whirlwind of laughs, music and magical mayhem for the whole family. This ‘genuinely funny' (Time Out) show features all the iconic moments you love, plus fabulous new songs and dazzling dance numbers!

And this time, it’s the beloved classic Cinderella – the timeless fairytale where dreams really do come true! Ireland’s funniest panto is back after last year’s sell-out season! Bill Bailey returns with a show that celebrates this great tradition, as the versatile multi-instrumental, multi-lingual, purveyor of hu Enthralling family fun, to divert and transport from the tribulations of daily life! A celebration of comedy, songs, and multifarious skills.

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• In addition, the dialect and accent of the people of Northern Ireland is noticeably different from that of the majority in the Republic of Ireland, being influenced by Ulster Scots and Northern Ireland's proximity to Scotland.
• Rural areas still hold strong; 38% of people live in communities under 1,500 people.
• The Let’s Talk Science Festival is back at the Rediscovery Centre -and we are diving once again into the wonders of science, sustainability, and curiosity!

There will be a range of events and activities taking place during Art Source including workshops, demonstrations and talks. An uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone Founded in 2022, it takes over stages in London, Melbourne, and New York every Autumn, giving audiences the chance to see their favourite fun

• The festival draws inspiration from Stoker, his life, his work, the Dublin of his time and celebrates the Gothic, the supernatural, the after-dark and the Victorian.
• In terms of Satellite-carried channels in Northern Ireland these are the same as for the rest of the United Kingdom including all Sky channels.
• Attendees can shop from a variety of makers and small businesses, while enjoying a FREE fun-filled atmosphere designed for all ages.

A guide of What's On in Dublin now, including event listings, shopping, festivals in the city and much more… Rapunzel lets down her hair in the heart of Dublin for festive panto magic at The Ambassador Theatre. Enjoy a warm, uplifting programme of choral music that brings together timeless tradition and some sing-along festive favourites. Join the Guinness Choir for a joyful Christmas celebration, featuring highlights from Bach’s magnificent Christmas Oratorio alongside a selection of much-loved seasonal classics. Join us for a wonderful evening of music as we bring Handel’s much-loved masterpiece to life, featuring its stirring choruses, beautiful arias, and unforgettable Hallelujah Chorus.

Ross Banville leads Shelmaliers to first Wexford hurling title since 2020

A majority of the population support the ban, including a significant percentage of smokers. Belfast has a unique underground club scene taking place in settings such as churches, zoos, and crematoriums. Many larger pubs in cities eschew such trappings entirely, opting for loud music, and focusing more on the consumption of drinks, which is not a focus of traditional Irish culture. In tandem with these developments, the last quarter of the century saw the emergence of a new Irish cuisine based on traditional ingredients handled in new ways. The proliferation of fast food has led to increasing public health problems including obesity, and one of the highest rates of heart disease in the world. In addition to Irish food, meals eaten in Ireland may include pizza, curry and Chinese food, with some west African dishes making an appearance lately.

In Northern Ireland the main terrestrial television stations are the main UK wide channels BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. During the 1990s and particularly the early 2000s, dozens of local radio stations have gained licenses. Among the best-selling Irish magazines are the RTÉ Guide, Ireland's Eye, Irish Tatler, VIP, Phoenix and In Dublin.citation needed The Irish magazine market consisting of international magazines, ranging from Time and The Economist to Hello! There are also two weekly papers, the Northside People and Southside People that cover local topics in the capital. Curiously Dublin remains one of the few places in Ireland without a major local paper since the Dublin Evening Mail closed down in the 1960s.

Get ready for a fang-tastic time in South Dublin! 😱 Welcome to a very special storytelling event for lovers of the supernatural. Each workshop is included with your admission ticket and offers a hands-on way to explore the mystical side of Dublin’s past. Across four enchanted days, children and adults can take part in Spell Jar Making and Wand Making Workshops inspired by medieval traditions. Join us this Halloween at Dublinia for a family-friendly event full of history, magic and creativity. There will also be a special after-hours edition of the tour on Thursday, 29th October at 7.30pm

Join The Good Witch in weaving magic spells around her cauldron. The Good Witch with her magic lantern and the Archer with his fire arrow will banish the bad witches to the hills. With the full collection of Pumpkins After Dark displays returning for 2026, plus brand-new pumpkin creations, photo opportunities and a new pathway route through the site, there is more to discover than

Following the success of our inauguaral Dublin event last year, we are delighted to be returning this November for a very special evening at The Sugar Club. With frolics and mayhem and of course Panto merriment, follow Robin’s journey as he knocks the deviou Decorated with numerous accolades, including an MBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list and inclusion in the 2025 Sunday Times Young Power List, Anna has become one of the most visible and exciting figures in classical music today.

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The show is produced by Showbiz Productions, led by Andrea Kavanagh of The Showbiz Academy, whose work with young performers and family entertainment has made her a familiar name in Irish stage circles. Starring Nicole Filan as Rapunzel, the production promises a warm, funny and family-friendly show for children, parents, grandparents and anyone who loves a proper Christmas outing in the city. Celebrating 22 magical years at 3Olympia, it’s become a must-see tradition f

Sleeping With The Enemy star, Patrick Bergin, chats to Brigid Boden, IrishETV, about his latest role on BBC Eastenders, working with Julia Roberts, his new music release, Crazy in Love, and staring in Native by Linda Bhreathnach. Director Keely Shaye Brosnan and executive director Pierce Brosnan chat with Brigid Boden IrishETV about their movie, Poisoning Paradise, screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival CA. RTÉ's new true crime series tells the story of five sisters who took on the IRA Celebrity Clodagh McKenna reveals husband Harry is eyeing up an Irish passport Soaps Hollyoaks star is dating her on-screen brother in real life