Legendary Irish folk singer-songwriter Christy Moore will perform 8 shows at Vicar Street in December 2008 and January 2009. The hugely popular County Kildare born balladeer attracts a loyal audience for his wonderful shows, so book your tickets well in advance! If you’re a fan of live music sung with passion and plenty of soul, and musical instruments played with great skill, then you’re in for a treat at Vicar Street in the run up to and just after Christmas. Music Concert Promoters Aiken Promotions are proud to announce the …
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Coldplay play live at the O2 this December. If you have tickets for either of the two concerts, you’re definitely one of the charmed few. Tickets for both shows went on sale on July 21st last, and were sold out within minutes! Hugely popular and very succesful Oxford band Coldplay are currently touring their seminal 4th album “Viva La Vida” on a sell out world tour, and will be headlining at the O2 (formerly known as the Point) on Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd December 2008. Unprecedented demand led to …
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The Chinese Carnival hopes to take place in January with a special show on Chinese New Years Eve Sunday 25th January. If you’re in the area why not join in the celebrations? The Chinese New Year 2010 will be the Year of the Tiger and marks the 4708th Chinese calendar year. There are a total of twelve animals that rotate as follows: 2010 year of the Tiger, 2011 year of the Rabbit, 2012 year of the Dragon, 2013 year of the Snake, 2014 year of the Horse, 2015 year of the Ram/Sheep, 2016 …
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MCD presents the fashion extravaganza of the year – RTE’s Off the Rails returns to the RDS, live at the Simmoncourts Pavilion. This glamorous event runs for 3 days from Friday the 14th to Sunday the 16th of November inclusive. Now in its 6th year, the 2008 Off the Rails Live at the RDS will be presented by its new cast members: Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney. All through the weekend Sonya and Brendan will be on hand with their top tips and advice. So book your place today and …
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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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