Dublin Travel Blog

WEDNESDAY 16TH MARCH: St. Patrick’s Festival Ceili Where: St. Stephen’s Green Time: 16:30 About: Traditional Irish dancing on the streets, watch, learn and dance. St. Patrick's Day Parade Performer Thursday 17th MARCH: St. Patrick’s Festival Parade Where: Starting from Parnell...

Event: Dublin Book Festival Date: 2-6th March 2011 Venue: Throughout Dublin incl. National Library of Ireland, The Gutter Bookshop, Cube at the Project Arts Centre, Dublin City Libraries and Dublin’s City Hall. Dublin Book Festival About: This year they have decided to extend The festival from...

Event: Jameson Dublin International Film Festival Date: 17-27th February Venues: Cineworld, The Savoy, Screen, Irish Film Institute and Light House Cinema in Smithfield [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qkcj0vuz8c[/youtube] About: The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival (JDIFF) was established...

Enjoy a diverse selection of events for free next week. So if you planning to visit Dublin what not take advantage of some free star gazing, scuba diving, live perfomances or movies on offer. Friday 21st Jan Time: 19:00 Event: Jugend Musiziert Concert Venue: St. Finian Church – Lutheran Church...

Chinese new year Dublin The Chinese New Year Festival in Dublin will take place between the 1st February and 13th February 2011. This year they will celebrate the year of the rabbit with a selection of diverse cultural activities. Did you know? According to Chinese Astrology Rabbits are friendly, outgoing...

Christmas in Dublin Do you have a house full of restless kids this Christmas or need some ideas to keep the whole family entertained? Here are some family friendly activities in Dublin to keep both Grandma smiling and the little ones laughing. Dublin zoo Located in Phoenix Park, this is one of Ireland’s...

Smithfield Horse market takes place on the last Sunday of every month. So on 31st October get down early to experience it in full swing. Smithfield Horse Market

Bram Stoker in Dublin Did you know that Bram Stoker the famous author of spooky novel ‘Dracula’ was originally from Dublin? His former home is situated in Kildare Street in central Dublin and you can see a commemorative plaque outside the building dedicated to his honour. The name ‘Dracula’...

Irish contemporary artist Fergal McCarthy’s visionary new project LiffeyTown will have its world premiere at this year’s Festival. A public art installation of floating red and green houses, LiffeyTown will be moored on the River Liffey for the duration of the Festival. Do the houses mirror the...

So you might have gone overboard on the five star accommodation or a gourmet dining experience and suddenly you find your pockets are empty and still want to something? Well here are some super things to do in Dublin for free that happen every week. From free roast potatoes on a Sunday to meditation...