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July 2010
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 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 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 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 Wednesday 23rd June to Saturday 28th August
Riverdance
Riverdance, now in its 15th phenomenal year of touring, returns to the Gaiety Theatre from 23rd June until 28th August.
This internationally-acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has thrilled millions around the world returns to the Gaiety for its seventh Summer season.
Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade - in rock, music, theatre and film - nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance.
Riverdance started in Dublin in 1995, remarkably as a brilliantly conceived spin-off from a seven-minute intermission piece in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest.
It has danced a long way since then, developing into an international phenomenon, with troupes careening and criss-crossing the world.
Experience ‘Riverdance’ for yourself and discover why nothing in the world compares to the original!
Time: Evening shows: Mon - Fri @8.00pm; Matinees: Saturday@3.00pm Price: €10.00 - €55.00
Gaiety Theatre Wednesday 23rd June to Saturday 28th August
Riverdance
Riverdance, now in its 15th phenomenal year of touring, returns to the Gaiety Theatre from 23rd June until 28th August.
This internationally-acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has thrilled millions around the world returns to the Gaiety for its seventh Summer season.
Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade - in rock, music, theatre and film - nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance.
Riverdance started in Dublin in 1995, remarkably as a brilliantly conceived spin-off from a seven-minute intermission piece in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest.
It has danced a long way since then, developing into an international phenomenon, with troupes careening and criss-crossing the world.
Experience ‘Riverdance’ for yourself and discover why nothing in the world compares to the original!
Gaiety Theatre Wednesday 23rd June to Saturday 28th August
Riverdance
Riverdance, now in its 15th phenomenal year of touring, returns to the Gaiety Theatre from 23rd June until 28th August.
This internationally-acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has thrilled millions around the world returns to the Gaiety for its seventh Summer season.
Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade - in rock, music, theatre and film - nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance.
Riverdance started in Dublin in 1995, remarkably as a brilliantly conceived spin-off from a seven-minute intermission piece in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest.
It has danced a long way since then, developing into an international phenomenon, with troupes careening and criss-crossing the world.
Experience ‘Riverdance’ for yourself and discover why nothing in the world compares to the original!
Ticket Prices: €10, €20, €25, €35, €40, €45, €50, €55
Gaiety Theatre Saturday 3rd July to Sunday 4th July
Dara O'Briain
The hugely popular Irish stand-up and host of BBC 2's Mock the Week, Dara O Briain, is hitting the road with a brand new stand-up show for 2010. He will perform live @ Vicar St.
Renowned for his topical humour, story-telling and relentless delivery this show brings together hilarious anecdotes and top-class audience banter. Dara is no stranger to Vicar St. where he has sold out over 20 nights - with more to come.
Vicar Street Wednesday 7th July to Sunday 18th July
Cirque Du Soleil: Saltimbanco
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
BRINGS...
"SENSATIONAL SALTIMBANCO"
TO THE O2
Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city.
Following the critically acclaimed tour of Qudiam , Cirque Du Soleil is to return to the UK and Ireland with an arena tour of its vibrant signature production SALTIMBANCO, created by Franco Dragone. This timeless Cirque opus hits Ireland for the first time with a series of exclusive shows in The O2.
Saltimbanco is Cirque du Soleil’s longest running major touring show which has toured the world since 1992 to wide-spread acclaim and has enjoyed sell-out success across the world in Europe, North and South America, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand performing to over 11 million fans.
The O2 Thursday 8th July to Sunday 11th July
The Summer Sensational
Sensational surprises are in store this summer as the indoor venues and outdoor spaces of Dublin’s world famous cultural quarter invite you in! From theatre and film, to music and street theatre, this unique programme of exciting events promises summer magic and sensory overload. Welcome to July in Temple Bar!
Temple Bar - Dublin's Cultural Quarter Thursday 8th July to Saturday 10th July
Dara O'Briain
The hugely popular Irish stand-up and host of BBC 2's Mock the Week, Dara O Briain, is hitting the road with a brand new stand-up show for 2010. He will perform live @ Vicar St.
Renowned for his topical humour, story-telling and relentless delivery this show brings together hilarious anecdotes and top-class audience banter. Dara is no stranger to Vicar St. where he has sold out over 20 nights - with more to come.
Vicar Street Friday 9th July to Monday 12th July
Oxegen 10
Today, OXEGEN is widely regarded as one of the world’s top music festivals so it’s easy to forget that the festival only started in 2004. Since then, Punchestown (Naas, Co.Kildare) has hosted some of the world’s greatest acts and witnessed many unforgettable moments.
Punchestown Racecourse Thursday 15th July to Sunday 18th July
Dara O'Briain
The hugely popular Irish stand-up and host of BBC 2's Mock the Week, Dara O Briain, is hitting the road with a brand new stand-up show for 2010.
Renowned for his topical humour, story-telling and relentless delivery this show brings together hilarious anecdotes and top-class audience banter. Dara is no stranger to Vicar St. where he has sold out over 20 nights - with more to come.
Vicar Street Wednesday 21st July to Saturday 14th August
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Fasten Your Seatbelts!
Chitty Chitty is Flying in to Dublin
After four magical years at the London Palladium, flights to Broadway and Singapore and three sensational years touring large scale venues all over the UK, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is back and coming to Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin from 21st July – 14th August for her Irish Premiere!
This box office smash hit has been re-vamped, updated and technologically advanced since her London days. Directed by Adrian Noble this feel good family favourite will be a sure fire way to beat the blues.
With a cast and crew of over 100 (including 10 dogs), sensational sets, a full orchestra and stunning special effects this action-packed adventure is the story of the magical car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, and his two children Jemima and Jeremy alongside Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts, all try and outwit the dastardly Baron and the evil Child Catcher.
Nominated for three Olivier Awards, winning Best Musical at the 2002 Variety Awards, nominated for five Tony Awards on Broadway, winning the coveted 2006 Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Family Show and holding the Guinness World Record for the most expensive stage prop Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is guaranteed to be a wonderful experience for the whole family to enjoy. For FOUR weeks only. There has never been a better show and a better time to cheer up your family!
Grand Canal Theatre Wednesday 21st July to Sunday 29th August
National Heritage Week 2010
Heritage Week is a week long celebration of who we are and where we’ve come from. Heritage Week is part of European Heritage Days, a joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Union. In Ireland Heritage Week is co-ordinated by the Heritage Council with support from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
There is something taking place in every county and most activities are free of charge or offer great value for money. Everyone is encouraged to get involved and activities range from fairs, night-time bat walks, wildlife tours and lectures to music recitals, historical re-enactments, and outdoor activities. Many heritage sites and stately homes will offer free admission or special concessions.
Dublin Wednesday 21st July to Saturday 14th August
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Fasten Your Seatbelts!
Chitty Chitty is Flying in to Dublin
After four magical years at the London Palladium, flights to Broadway and Singapore and three sensational years touring large scale venues all over the UK, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is back and coming to Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin from 21st July – 14th August for her Irish Premiere!
This box office smash hit has been re-vamped, updated and technologically advanced since her London days. Directed by Adrian Noble this feel good family favourite will be a sure fire way to beat the blues.
With a cast and crew of over 100 (including 10 dogs), sensational sets, a full orchestra and stunning special effects this action-packed adventure is the story of the magical car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, and his two children Jemima and Jeremy alongside Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts, all try and outwit the dastardly Baron and the evil Child Catcher.
Nominated for three Olivier Awards, winning Best Musical at the 2002 Variety Awards, nominated for five Tony Awards on Broadway, winning the coveted 2006 Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Family Show and holding the Guinness World Record for the most expensive stage prop Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is guaranteed to be a wonderful experience for the whole family to enjoy. For FOUR weeks only. There has never been a better show and a better time to cheer up your family!
Grand Canal Theatre Thursday 22nd July to Sunday 25th July
The Waltons Guitar Festival of Ireland
The 6th Waltons Guitar Festival of Ireland is set to captivate Dublin city with its, annually anticipated, packed line-up of exciting guitar-related events.
Dublin City Centre
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