Karaoke in Dublin
What could be better than spending your night out in Dublin by grabbing a group of friends and coercing them into singing with you along to Oasis’ or ABBA’s hits in one of the numerous pubs and karaoke bars. Often,…
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Cruinniú na Cásca at the National Library this Easter Monday
The National Library of Ireland provides Cruinniú na Cásca talks, which is a public event to promote Irish culture and heritage. The event takes place on 17th April between 11am and 5.30pm.On this day, The National Library gives you free…
Il Giovane Favoloso – The film screening
The movie Il Giovane Favoloso is a biographical film, which was awarded the Italian Movie Academy David di Donatello price. The plot is about a young man who was raised in his father’s library and finally has to start living…
The Ghost of the Shelbourne Hotel.The Ghost of the Shelbourne Hotel
Usually, it’s old castles, abandoned mansions or former hospitals for the mentally ill that are haunted by ghosts and spirits. Dublin is home to a number of places that are said to be haunted by otherworldly spirits. Visit the Gravedigger’s…
The happy film
Stefan Sagmeister is an Australian graphic designer and typographer. He lives in New York and is known for designing covers for Jay – Z, Rolling Stone, talking Head, Aerosmith and David Byrne. He is not only talented in this field.…
The Japanese Alice in Wonderland – Kanon Wakeshima: The Japanese Alice in Wonderland – Kanon Wakeshima
Japanese singer and songwriter Kanon Wakeshima is truly different from other artists in Japan. She seems like a doll in her ruffled white dress when she walks onto the stage and seems so small compared to her cello. The cello…
Sweeney Todd Musical
Sweeney Todd is one of the most recognisable characters from the short story “The String of Pearls” from the Victorian short story collection Penny Dreadful. The inspiration was drawn from British urban legends. It was repeated so many times, that…
BD Festival
Next week, head to Wicklow, which is just 45 minutes from Dublin, to visit one of the biggest music festivals in Ireland. What’s more, this year, the festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, so that you can expect even more fun…
Galway Food Festival
Food festivals are quite popular. It’s a good occasion to not only try local products but also seasonal food from different regions. Next week from 13th-17th April a very tasty event takes place in Galway. During this time parts of…