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Keep up-to-date with Irish entertainment news, gossip, photos, video, and reviews featuring Irish celebrities and pop culture, film and TV, music, dance, theater, literature, and more. Legendary guitarist and musical director Gerry Leonard chats to Brigid Boden about his days with David Bowie and gives us seasonal threat in eastern North Carolina—where most permitted operations are located.25 a behind the scenes account of his incredible journey working with one of the greatest artists of all time. Considered the premier conductor for video game music, Eimear also composes for feature films, TV, commercials and video games. Stars Josh Brolin, Tom Everett Scott and Michael Gladis share their praise with Brigid Boden for Irish writer and director Colin Broderick's new movie Emerald City hosted by Josh Brolin and presented by Irish Screen America. Director Keely Shaye Brosnan and executive director Pierce Brosnan chat with Brigid Boden IrishETV about their movie, Poisoning Paradise, screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival CA. The beauty of the show for us is that it can be adapted to our needs and wants as regards time, venue and numbers.

There are currently 1,987 upcoming events in Dublin, spanning music, comedy, workshops and more. Temperatures are ten-year average daily highs; “wet” is average days with rain. July is the warmest month (19°C average high) and January the driest (12 rain days). We update our Dublin events database daily to ensure you never miss the latest additions to the city's cultural calendar.

Golf is accessible and affordable by international standards at many public courses. Rugby clubs at all levels are very welcoming to newcomers (you don't need to be a hero to join a local club team). Rural areas and some religious communities hold more conservative views, but broadly Ireland is a welcoming and safe environment for LGBTQ+ expats. Yes – Ireland was the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote (2015) and has consistently progressive LGBTQ+ legislation.

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Our rink at the Pavilions Shopping Centre is the perfect place to celebrate the season, whether you're a first-time skater or gliding like a pro. Each of the five workshops takes a different theme as its starting point, and starts with a Slow Looking art tour of selected Tales from the Pale celebrates all things horrific – learn about the city’s ghosts and ghouls as you journey along the stadium’s rooftop walkway. Irish ghost stories and funerary traditions travelled with the Irish diaspora and often became entangled with local customs to form entirely new traditions over the centuries. Join us as we leave daylight behind and explore the darker side of our mythologies and histories at EPIC! A wickedly funny Halloween spectacular for all the family!

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From intimate concerts and West End-style theatre productions to family-friendly festivals and free community events, we cover everything that makes Dublin's cultural scene vibrant. Get our free Thursday email with the best Dublin events for the weekend ahead. A guide of What's On in Dublin now, including event listings, shopping, festivals in the city and much more…

Join us this Halloween at Dublinia for a family-friendly event full of history, magic and creativity. This Christmas, enjoy the magic of Swords On Ice at Pavilions Shopping Centre. With twinkling lights, cosy vibes, and plenty of space for family and friends, it's a winter experience everyone will love.

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The decline is said to be linked to reports of Catholic Church sexual abuse cases in Ireland.citation needed Amongst the Republic of Ireland's Roman Catholics, weekly church attendance has declined sharply over the past few decades, from 87% in 1981, to 60% in 1998, to 30% in 2021. The 1st of February, known as St. Brigid's Day (after St. Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland) or Imbolc, also does not have its origins in Christianity, being instead another religious observance superimposed at the beginning of spring. These parades are colourful affairs with Orange Banners and sashes on display and include music in the form of traditional songs such as "The Sash" and "Derry's Walls" performed by a mixture of pipe, flute, accordion, and brass marching bands. Travellers would often find work in rural areas, predominantly in farming, horse trading and tinsmithing. In historic times, texts such as the Táin Bó Cúailinge show a society in which cows represented a primary source of wealth and status.

• Join us for Tallaween in Parthalán Place, Tallaght (Fri 30th Oct) from 12pm – 6pm & Spookdalkin in Brú Chrónáin, Round Tower Visitor Centre in Clondalkin (Sun 1st Nov) from 12.30pm – 5.30pm – frightful fun guaranteed!
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Mass transatlantic Irish and Scottish immigration in the 19th century popularised Halloween in the United States and Canada. Important Christian holidays include Christmas, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, St. Brigid's Day and various Marian observances, particularly within the month of May.citation needed While many Mincéirí in contemporary Ireland are now settled, including in urban areas, they often maintain rural traditions such as horseback riding, and attend traditional fairs and festivals in the countryside. Little of this had changed by the time of the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century. These uniquely Irish sports are deeply loved, with local pride on full display during the All-Ireland Championships.

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See what's on in Dublin with the Visit Dublin guide to highlights and must-see events taking place over the coming days and weeks… Starring Nicole Filan as Rapunzel, the production promises a warm, funny and family-friendly show for children, parents, grandparents and anyone who loves a proper Christmas outing in the city. Celebrating 22 magical years at 3Olympia, it’s become a must-see tradition f And this time, it’s the beloved classic Cinderella – the timeless fairytale where dreams really do come true! Ireland’s funniest panto is back after last year’s sell-out season!

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Typically pubs are important meeting places, where people can gather and meet their neighbours and friends in a relaxed atmosphere; similar to the café cultures of other countries. "Pub culture" refers to the habit amongst Irish people of frequenting public houses (pubs). Many fulach fia sites have been identified across the island of Ireland, and some of them appear to have been in use up to the 17th century.citation needed The Irish language has the third oldest literature in Europe (after Greek and Latin),citation needed the most significant body of written literature (both ancient and recent) of any Celtic language, as well as a strong oral tradition of legends and poetry.

• The Liberties Haunt brings Halloween to the heart of Dublin 8 on Saturday 31 October, with an evening of creepy circus clown Halloween fun!
• This ‘genuinely funny' (Time Out) show features all the iconic moments you love, plus fabulous new songs and dazzling dance numbers!
• Meet our professors and students, attend our course talks, take a campus tour and discover all that Trinity College Dublin has to offer.
• The Let’s Talk Science Festival is back at the Rediscovery Centre -and we are diving once again into the wonders of science, sustainability, and curiosity!

Decorated with numerous accolades, including an MBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list and inclusion in the 2025 Sunday Times Young Power List, Anna has become one of the most visible and exciting figures in classical music today. Featuring Britain’s Got Talent finalist Tom Ball performing live, the show blends dance, music and voice into one driving, immersive experience.​ Defying convention and reimagining t Meet our professors and students, attend our course talks, take a campus tour and discover all that Trinity College Dublin has to offer. The park will be transformed for the first time with spectacular lighting, Christmas-themed carousels, and choral performances from Sing Ireland. Dublin City Council is delighted to announce today that there will be a second TwinkleTown Christmas event and experience. This unforgettable production of Joyce's masterpiece takes place in the rich historical interior and unseen rooms of UCD Newman House.

Josh Brolin, Tom Everett Scott and Michael Gladis give praise to director Colin Broderick Sleeping With The Enemy star, Patrick Bergin, chats to Brigid Boden, IrishETV, about his latest role on BBC Eastenders, working with Julia Roberts, his new music release, Crazy in Love, and staring in Native by Linda Bhreathnach. Actor, Chris O'Dowd, talks comedy with Brigid Boden/IrishETV during Ireland Week in LA. Steven Van Zandt tells IrishETV / Brigid Boden during the U2 red carpet event at The Apollo Theatre in NYC how much he admires U2 and the magic of performing at the historic Apollo theatre with Bruce Springsteen.

There are also several news websites including The Journal, RTÉ News, BreakingNews.ie and Extra.ie. A few sports, such as soccer, have separate organising bodies in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. National and international organisations have labelled Ireland as having a problem with over-consumption of alcohol.

• This Christmas, the Gate Theatre invites audiences to step into the world of Bedford Falls with a stage production of the timeless classic, It’s a Wonderful Life.
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The Normans invaded Ireland in the 12th century, bringing British and French influences. They had a significant influence on Ireland’s material culture at the time. The Vikings first invaded Ireland in the 8th century, from Denmark, Norway and Sweden in modern-day Scandinavia. Today, there are often notable cultural differences between those of Catholic, Anglican, and Presbyterian background. Irish culture has been greatly influenced by Christianity, most notably by the Roman Catholic Church, and religion plays a role in the lives of many Irish people.

Our feedback is always positive, and reflects the talent and personal connection the performers bring to our events. Throughout my time working with them, it has been a creative and inspiring process, where they always wish to cater to each and every client individually, understanding that it is not one size fits all. Since 2018, we have performed at several different events from pub entertainment to various excursions. #BruceSpringsteen @springsteen #TheBoss and @IrishETV host @BrigidBoden #irishAncestry#SpringsteenOnBroadway #rockmusic #rockmusician #WalterKerrTheatre #TheBigApple pic.twitter.com/TY8lpN3K5B Lisa Vanderpump from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and her husband, successful restaurateur, Ken Todd, talk to Brigid Boden from IrishETV about the Vanderpump Dog Foundation and their second annual World Dog Day festival.

Cheerful Earful is the global festival of funny podcasts. Dublin is set to transform on Saturday 7 November, as Dublin By Night Fest returns to kick off Winter in Dublin. Come explore everything from technology and ecosystems to the special science week theme of water and its vital role in our world.Meet an amazing line-up of Join us on Saturday 7th November 2026 for a spectacular day of discovery. The Let’s Talk Science Festival is back at the Rediscovery Centre -and we are diving once again into the wonders of science, sustainability, and curiosity!

Dublin regularly hosts free concerts, open-air markets, gallery openings, workshops and community festivals. The most active categories are music, comedy, workshops, with popular venues including 3Olympia Theatre, 3Arena Dublin, Wigwam Dublin. Rapunzel lets down her hair in the heart of Dublin for festive panto magic at The Ambassador Theatre. Enthralling family fun, to divert and transport from the tribulations of daily life!