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1. Galleries |
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Municipal Gallery of Modern ArtCharlemont House, Parnell Square North, Co. DublinThe Permanent Collection: Established in 1908 the Gallery's collection comprises an extensive range of Irish and International paintings, sculpture works on paper and stained glass. The founding collection donated by Hugh Lane and his supporters begins with the modern movement at the end of the 19th century and includes superb examples of work by Monet and the Impressionists as well as their Irish counterparts such as William Orpen, Walter Osborne, Roderic O'Conor and John Lavery. The collection has continued to grow with notable acquisitions many of which were donated by the Friends of the National Collections of ireland. The acquisition of contemporary work continues and the collection includes fine examples of work by Agnes Martin, Kathy Prendegast, Sean Scully, Brian Maguire and Dorthy Cross. | |
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2. Children's Playcentres |
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Bambam's Jungle Land81 Lower Kilmacud road, (Opp Mill House, above D.I.D. Electric), Co. Dublin | |
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3. Concerts |
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The Village26 Wexford Street, Dublin 2, Co. DublinYounger sibling to its London namesake, The Village forsakes Dublin’s obsession with the traditional look and goes for something a bit more stark and futuristic, along the lines of many of Manchester's postindustrial style café bars. | |
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4. Theatres |
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Abbey TheatreMartin Fahy , Abbey Street, Co. DublinThe Abbey and Peacock are the two Theatres of the National Theatre Society. Founded almost a hundred years ago by Augusta Gregory , JM Synge and WB Yeats, the Society has a special responsibilities to promote new Irish writing and build an Irish school of dramatic literature.
From the days of its Founder to the present, the Society has premiered the work of every leading Irish playwright, including Synge, Gregory , O'Casey, Robinson and major modern writers such as Tom Murphy, Hugh Leonard , Brian Friel and Frank McGuinness. Through commissions and workshops it is also fostering a new generation of Irish literary talent with young writers such as Sebastian Barry, Marina Carr, Michael Harding and Jimmy Murphy.
The acting tradition of the Abbey is world renowned and over the years the Society has produced such legendary actors as Sarah Allgood , Barry Fitzgerald, Ray Mc Anally, Siobhan Mc Kenna and Cyril Cusack. And in recent times the international reputation of the Society has never been higher with outstanding revivals of classics such as Synges's 'The Well of the Saints' Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler' and the extraordinary success of the Abbey Theatre production of Brain Friel's DANCING AT LUGHNASA'.
The Abbey and Peacock Theatres continue to produce the best in new Irish writing, and feature outstanding production of play from the International and Irish repertoires. | |
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5. Cinemas |
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Film Institute of IrelandIrish Film Centre , 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Co. DublinARCHIVES | |
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6. Nightclubs |
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National Student CentreTom O'Neill , 1-2 Aston Place, Temple Bar, Co. Dublinif you're young and on a budget in Dublin, the National Students Centre is the place to be. It has the cheapest beer in Dublin, pool tables, internet access, newspapers and magazines from all over the world, and late discos on Friday and Saturday and lots more. | |
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7. Festivals and Fairs |
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Dublin Corporation Summer Band PerformancesMary Weir - Murphy , Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Co. DublinOne of the more lively features of Dublin in the summer is its programme of regular band performances which take place on Sundays, in various parks in the city area. All tastes in music are catered for from classical to jazz. This summer takes time out to sit back and enjoy your favourite music in Dublin City parks. For information on bands, Please contact: Mary Weir Murphy, Phone: 01 6796111 Ext. 3376 Show me all the details for Dublin Corporation Summer Band Performances | |
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8. Irish Music |
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Rathgar Hotel Pub & Traditional Irish MusicMrs Dolores O'Donaghue , 33 Kenilworth Square, Rathgar, Co. DublinWe have a pub and lounge bar with sky sports and live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We are 2 1/2 miles from city centre on Rathgar Avenue. We are on many bus routes e.g. 16, 49, 65 and we are only 10 minutes from very popular Leeson street and Temple bar. Show me all the details for Rathgar Hotel Pub & Traditional Irish Music | |
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9. Exhibitions |
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National Wax MuseumGranby Row, Parnell Row, Dublin 1, Co. DublinThe main section of the Wax Museum broadly reflects the historical and cultural development of Ireland. Included in the collection is life-sized figures of Robert Emmet, Wolf Tone, Parnell, our President and Taoisaigh together with literary figures such as Joyce, Yeats and there contempories. Many sporting figures are also featured as proud reminders of international successes. The Museum has a stunning four-character exhibit of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. In the hall of the Megastars, patrons will meet the stars of the glittery world of rock and roll. The chamber of Horror is only for the brave. | |
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