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Trinity College Library, College StreetDublin 2 Friday 1st January to Saturday 30th October An Evening of Food, Folklore and Faires Experience this unique and enchanting evening of Irish folklore and storytelling while enjoying a traditional Irish candlelit dinner in Dublin's oldest Pub, The Brazen Head. Hear how Irish people lived off the land and why the humble potato so influenced our history. Explore their beliefs and superstitions surrounding the other world of the fairies Listen to the magical stories they told as they gathered around the fire at night. Come back with us to the fascinating world of Ireland long ago when the culture was one of the mind, spirit, and the imagination and where the unseen world was never far away. The Brazen Head, 20 Bridge Street, Dublin 8 Friday 1st January to Friday 31st December Yeats: The Life And Works Of William Butler Yeats The Yeats Collection at the Library includes more than 2000 items, stored in 100 archival boxes, occupying 24 metres of shelf space. In the exhibition, visitors can trace WBY's descent from the conventional Pollexfen and Yeats families, through his unconventional father (a lawyer turned artist) and his increasingly silent and depressed mother, to WBY and his brother and sisters, who became the single most significant artistic family in twentieth-century Ireland. National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street Dublin 2 Saturday 16th January to Monday 24th May Witness to War: the War of Independence and the Civil War through the lens of W.D. Hogan The photographer WD Hogan had unique access to the events of the War of Independence and Civil War in Ireland between 1920 and 1923. Hogan had a ringside seat at many historically significant events during these years. While many critics argue that his photographs of this key period in Irish history are one-sided, they provide an undeniably powerful record nonetheless. National Photographic Archive, Temple Bar Saturday 16th January to Monday 24th May Witness to War: the War of Independence and the Civil War through the lens of W.D. Hogan The photographer WD Hogan had unique access to the events of the War of Independence and Civil War in Ireland between 1920 and 1923. Hogan had a ringside seat at many historically significant events during these years. While many critics argue that his photographs of this key period in Irish history are one-sided, they provide an undeniably powerful record nonetheless. The exhibition will be of particular interest to schoolchildren National Photographic Archive, Temple Bar Wednesday 20th January to Friday 31st December Discover your National Library The Library’s new exhibition, Discover your National Library: Explore, Reflect, Connect provides a unique opportunity to view first-hand a representative selection of the Library’s holdings – the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Irish documentary material numbering almost eight million items including maps, prints, drawings, manuscripts, photographs, books, newspapers and periodicals. Among the artefacts to go on display are rare manuscripts such as the Book of Maguaran dating from the Middle Ages and a deed signed by Sir Walter Raleigh. There are also curiosities such as a 1795 lottery ticket (we don’t know if it won), and more contemporary items such as a set of cigarette cards illustrated by Jack Yeats from the 1920s. Throughout, the exhibition makes extensive use of digital media, with special features including a series of screened talks by the Library’s curators. One of the most popular features is an interactive table using Microsoft Silverlight technology, which enables the visitor to zoom in on images of objects from the collections which can be seen in amazing detail. National Library of Ireland Thursday 15th April to Thursday 30th September Neillí Mulcahy Throughout the 1950s and 1960s Neillí Mulcahy was one of Ireland’s leading fashion designers, producing haute couture garments to the highest Parisian standards for her international and Irish clients. Neillí was one of the first truly Irish designers, she was known for her pioneering use of Irish fabrics, and tweed in particular. Neillí collaborated with the weavers, fabric and print designers and knitters to produce innovative fabrics in vibrant colours. The exhibition includes garments and accessories from throughout her career, from 1950s hand beaded and velvet ball gowns to crisply tailored ‘girl about town’ suits. Opening Times Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 2pm-5pm Closed Mondays and Bank Holidays National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History Saturday 1st May to Monday 31st May The Bealtaine Festival 2010Celebrating Creativity in Older Age across Ireland Bealtaine, Ireland’s unique festival celebrating creativity in older age, will start 1st May, running until 31st May, with hundreds of events taking place across the country. Ireland’s largest co-operative Arts Festival, Bealtaine is co-ordinated by Age & Opportunity and works with local, regional and national organisations. The Festival embraces all art forms and encourages participation in the Arts by older people as artists, performers, event organisers and audience. Dublin Saturday 1st May to Sunday 2nd May The Black Eyed Peas The Black Eyed Peas announce their eagerly awaited THE E.N.D WORLD TOUR in May 2010. This show promises to be their most ambitious stage production utilising state of the art staging and lighting to transform The O2 into the ultimate party experience. The Black Eyed Peas are one of the world’s most popular bands, with three No.1 singles, Boom Boom Pow, I Gotta Feeling, and Meet Me Halfway, they made history this year with the longest ever successive stay at the Top of the US Billboard Chart with 20 weeks at the Number 1 Spot. The O2 Saturday 1st May to Saturday 30th October Dublin: the College and the City 1250 - 1950 Experience this unique and enchanting evening of Irish folklore and storytelling while enjoying a traditional Irish candlelit dinner in Dublin's oldest Pub, The Brazen Head. Hear how Irish people lived off the land and why the humble potato so influenced our history. Explore their beliefs and superstitions surrounding the other world of the fairies Listen to the magical stories they told as they gathered around the fire at night. Come back with us to the fascinating world of Ireland long ago when the culture was one of the mind, spirit, and the imagination and where the unseen world was never far away. Dates Every night except Monday. Commencing May 1st till October 30th. Time 7 pm – 10 pm Price €44 (includes 3 course dinner with tea and coffee) Advance bookings recommended The Brazen Head Saturday 1st May to Friday 31st December Yeats: The Life And Works Of William Butler Yeats The National Library of Ireland has the largest collection of Yeats manuscripts in the world and, in addition, holds other fascinating Yeats material generously donated by Mrs George Yeats, wife of the poet, and Michael Yeats, the poet's son, over several years. The Yeats Collection at the Library includes more than 2000 items, stored in 100 archival boxes, occupying 24 metres of shelf space. In the exhibition, visitors can trace WBY's descent from the conventional Pollexfen and Yeats families, through his unconventional father (a lawyer turned artist) and his increasingly silent and depressed mother, to WBY and his brother and sisters, who became the single most significant artistic family in twentieth-century Ireland. Opening Times Monday -Wednesday 10am - 8.30pm Thursday - Friday 10am - 4.45pm Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays Admission Admission is free National Library of Ireland Monday 3rd May to Sunday 16th May ABSOLUT Gay Theatre Festival Dublin Temple Bar welcomes the world's greatest gay theatre festival. The ABSOLUT Gay Theatre Festival Dublin presents a diverse range of international productions with a gay theme or relevance for two weeks between May 3rd and 16th. Based around the Temple Bar area of Dublin, this unique arts festival aims to promote, commission and showcase new writing on gay related theatre and music. Specialising in bringing to Dublin productions that have never, or rarely ever, been seen before, the extensive festival programme is packed with international drama, comedy, cabaret, musical theatre and dance. Ticket prices are kept deliberately low to make the festival accessible to all new, diverse and mainstream audiences. Temple Bar - Dublin's Cultural Quarter Wednesday 5th May to Saturday 29th May The Shawshank Redemption The Shawshank Redemption is the powerful story of one mans incredible self belief, indomitable spirit and long struggle aginst injustice; this eventaully not only sets him free but frees the mind and soul of his fellow inmates. Based on the novella "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption." Gaiety Theatre Tuesday 11th May to Wednesday 12th May Rod Stewart In what will be one of the most eagerly awaited highlights for 2010, Rod Stewart announces dates in Ireland in May 2010 – Rod’s first indoor show in five years! Rod Stewart returned this week with his new studio album ‘Soulbook’, which charted at No.4 in the U.S. and No.10 in the UK. It’s his seventh UK Top Ten LP this decade. The O2 Friday 14th May to Friday 14th May An Evening of Clairvoyance with Tony Stockwell At it’s best, Mediumship has the potential to change someone’s life and to instil in them a sense of peace, comfort and purpose. Psychic Medium Tony Stockwell is not a new kid on the block and during his 20 years working as a medium he has constantly striven to improve his game and push the boundaries of his communication. In that time he has had umpteen television programmes, taught at some of the most respected schools for mediumistic development as well as setting up his own training school for developing mediums. The Helix, The Mahony Hall Friday 14th May to Sunday 16th May Strictly Come Dancing - the Professionals Strictly Come Dancing fans will not want to miss the first ever Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals Tour featuring 10 popular dancers from the hit BBC1 series bringing Latin fever, ballroom magic and the passion of the tango to venues across the UK and Ireland from April to July 2010. Performance Times: Fri May 14th 7.30pm Saturday May 15th 2.30pm and 7.30pm Sunday May 16th 1.30pm and 6.30pm The O2 Saturday 15th May to Saturday 15th May David O’Doherty: David O’Doh-party David O'Doherty, the 1990 East Leinster under 14s triple jump bronze medallist, the current number one ranked person called David O'Doherty on Google, the 2008 if.com (formerly Perrier) Award winner returns to Vicar Street on Feb 25th with a tiny keyboard and a brand new show. Uplifting! Hilarious! Surprising! Profound! Really, really stupid! At the very least, it will be some of these things. Vicar Street Saturday 15th May to Saturday 15th May The Last Waltz Tribute "The Last Waltz", was a live show filmed and directed by Martin Scorsese which commemorates the history and music of Bob Dylan and 'The Band' and is regarded as the greatest rock and roll concert movie of all time. To mark the 30th anniversary of the movie last year, a collective of some of Dublin's most legendary musicians under the name "The Group", set about the impossible task of recreating the 2 hour show live in tribute to the original concert. After sensationally touring large scale venues and leading theatres since 2008, The Last Waltz Live is back and coming to The Olympia Theatre Dublin for one spectacular night on Saturday the 15th May 2010! Olympia Theatre Wednesday 19th May to Wednesday 19th May Mark Knopfler Mark Knopfler has announced summer 2010 tour dates in support of his new album Get Lucky, released September 14th, 2009, on Universal Records. The Get Lucky Tour runs through May, June and July 2010, encompassing 60 shows in 20 European countries including The O2 Dublin on 19 May. A multiple Grammy award winner as the lead singer/songwriter for Dire Straits, Knopfler combined his wry lyrics with his guitar prowess to create such major hits as “Money For Nothing,” “Sultans Of Swing,” “Romeo and Juliet” and “Walk of Life.” He has produced records for Bob Dylan and Randy Newman as well as scoring several films including Cal, Local Hero, Princess Bride and A Shot at Glory. The O2 Thursday 20th May to Sunday 23rd May Dublin City Soul Festival 2010 The Dublin City Soul Festival: a celebration of Peace, Unity and Love Promoting peace, unity & love from Dublin to the World...come and celebrate your soul with us & let the music capture your heart! Dublin City Centre Friday 21st May to Friday 21st May Alicia Keys 12 x Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys will be touring in May 2010 as part of her European Tour. These shows will be the multi-award winning singer, songwriter, musician, actress and philanthropist's first here since 2004. The O2 Saturday 22nd May to Saturday 22nd May Rihanna Live Nation are thrilled to announce that music superstar and Grammy Award winner Rihanna will be embarking upon a full Irish and UK arena tour in May 2010. The O2 Wednesday 26th May to Saturday 29th May Gift Grub Starring Mario Rosenstock The brainchild of comedian and satirist Mario Rosenstock, the phenomenal Gift Grub comes to life on stage for the very first time. With nine Top 5 albums and over half a million CD sales, Gift Grub is the biggest selling Irish comedy/spoken word CD of all time. Catch all your favourite Gift Grub characters live on stage for this comedy extravaganza! Featuring Roy, Daniel, Jose, Bertie, Cowen and many more! Mario received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Roy Keane in the award winning stage production ‘I Keano’ in 2002 and he is also fondly remembered as the dashing young doctor in Glenroe! Grand Canal Hotel Wednesday 26th May to Wednesday 26th May Rihanna Live Nation are thrilled to announce that music superstar and Grammy Award winner Rihanna will be embarking upon a full Irish and UK arena tour in May 2010. The O2 Wednesday 26th May to Wednesday 26th May Rihanna Live Nation are thrilled to announce that music superstar and Grammy Award winner Rihanna will be embarking upon a full Irish and UK arena tour in May 2010. The O2 Thursday 27th May to Sunday 3rd October India: The Famed Orient & European Perspectives The links with South Asia and Trinity College are very old, reaching back at least to the establishment of the chair of oriental languages in 1762. This exhibition will explore the links between Trinity, Ireland, Britain and Europe with India, concentrating on the wealth of printed books and other related material from the 19th and early 20th century that is held in the Library. Trinity College Thursday 27th May to Sunday 3rd October India: The Famed Orient & European Perspectives The links with South Asia and Trinity College are very old, reaching back at least to the establishment of the chair of oriental languages in 1762. This exhibition will explore the links between Trinity, Ireland, Britain and Europe with India, concentrating on the wealth of printed books and other related material from the 19th and early 20th century that is held in the Library. Price: Adult €9.00 (Including the Book of Kells) The Long Room, Trinity College Thursday 27th May to Sunday 3rd October India: The Famed Orient & European Perspectives The links with South Asia and Trinity College are very old, reaching back at least to the establishment of the chair of oriental languages in 1762. This exhibition will explore the links between Trinity, Ireland, Britain and Europe with India, concentrating on the wealth of printed books and other related material from the 19th and early 20th century that is held in the Library. The Long Room, Trinity College Sunday 30th May to Sunday 30th May Billy Ocean, The Greatest Hits Tour Billy Ocean is the Biggest Black recording star Britain has ever produced, one who has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime. He will be performing at Dublin’s Vicar St. next May 30th. He has collected a pile of Gold and Platinum records across the world and hit the number one spot worldwide on pop chats including the USA, Australia, Germany, Holland, and the UK. Billy has achieved extraordinary success as both artist and songwriter Vicar Street

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