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Who would have believed that the gardens created by Col. William Hall-Walker on a boggy site on his Tully estate between 1906 to 1910 would one day attract thousands of Visitors from all over the world. Designed by the Japanese landscape gardener Tassa Eida with the help of the farm workers over this four year period, these gardens tell the story of ‘The Life of Man’ from the cradle to the grave and are acclaimed as the most beautiful Japanese gardens in Europe
Hall-Walker gave the Stud at Tully as a gift to the British Government in 1915, who in return bestowed on him the title of Lord Wavertree. Tully continued as the British National Stud (known locally as Tully Stud) until in 1943 it was handed over to the Irish Government. In 1945 the Irish National Stud Company was formed and it was this company who restored the gardens ( which had fallen into a state of disrepair) to their former glory.
In the early fifties the Irish National Stud Company opened the Japanese Gardens to the Public on a Sunday afternoon, over time this increased to 7 days a week 11 months of the year from February to December. During this time a lot of interest was shown in the Stud so it was decided to open the Stud for guided tours. Then came the Horse Museum, a Visitor centre which houses a Restaurant and a Gift shop. For the Millennium an Irish garden was created on the land known as St. Fiachra’s Garden. All four are now known as the Irish National Stud Visitor Attraction and is rated among the top 20 Visitor Attractions on the island of Ireland.
The Japanese Gardens, on the grounds of the Irish National Stud are situated on the east coast of Ireland 30 miles south of Dublin off the M7 and the R 415. This is a most unique attraction and well worth a visit especially in its Centenary year 2010.
March 8th, 2010
Some of Ireland’s leading women writers and feminists will gather at the Dublin Book Festival on Monday to celebrate International Woman’s Day.
A posthumous book from Nuala Ó Faolain, A More Complex Truth: Selected Writings will be launched on the final day of the festival, which commenced on Saturday, while the legacies of feminism will be debated by Susan McKay, Ivana Bacik, Caitríona Crowe and Margaret MacCurtain, chaired by Anthea McTeirnan.
Over 100 writers have been flocking to Dublin City Hall for the three-day festival, which features contributions from leading Irish authors, poets and journalists. Over the weekend top Irish writers, including Nell McCafferty, Gordon Snell, Thomas Kilroy, Mary Kenny and Eileen Battersby were interviewed by fellow authors, while poets Theo Dorgan, Geraldine Mills, Paddy Bushe, Pól Ó Muirí and Rosita Boland read from their work.
The festival is also playing host to a series of lively public debates. On Saturday Diarmaid Ferriter, Ruan O’Donnell and Niamh O’Sullivan lead a charged discussion on Ireland’s rebel history and Caroline Walsh, Carlo Gébler, Greg Baxter and Siobhán Parkinson explored the role of the literary critic. On Monday sports journalists Gavin Cummiskey, Gerry Thornley and Liam Toland will examine the state of sports writing in Ireland and employment experts and authors Lisa O’Callaghan, Andrew McCann and Frank Scott-Lennon will lead a discussion on surviving redundancy.
A specially constructed bookshop showcases the best of Irish publishing and the festival café will serve refreshments daily between 10am and 6pm.
Entry to all festival events is free and no booking is required, but seats can be reserved for certain events (see www.bookfestival.com for details).
The Festival’s Artistic Director, Alan Hayes, says the festival has been a huge success. “Early indications are that a record number visited the festival this year. The recession seems to have reignited people’s interest in books and literature,” said Mr Hayes.
Now in its third year, the Dublin Book Festival celebrates the diversity and creativity in contemporary Irish writing and publishing, and is organised by Publishing Ireland, supported by the Department of Art, Sport and Tourism; the Irish Times; Foras na Gaeilge; the Arts Council, Dublin City Council; Dublin City Libraries and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
The festival programme is available at www.dublinbookfestival.com. The festival opens on Saturday at noon and closes on Monday at 6pm.
March 8th, 2010
We would like to thank all those people who booked for the Genesis event
tomorrow, it looks like we will have over 200 people, so a great night
instore!
We strongly advise you to arrive between 8.30pm and 9.30pm to take advantage
of the FREE Wine (3 choices!) & Chocolates. There will also be a special
Genesis Draw, for €2 a ticket, for some nice prices including overnight
accommodation for two at the Boyne-Valley Hotel, which includes breakfast
for two!
Our first “Blind Dancing” set starts at 10pm, and this will be a great
chance to have a dance with someone from the Genesis, and a bit of fun!
Finally, you will also be able to register for FREE, for the new service
Genesis is launching in April called the “Genesis Gallery”, and anyone
wishing to have your photo taken, can be done tomorrow evening.
For those who can’t make it tomorrow, do click on to our website to avail of
the FREE registration for the new service, and our next event takes place on
April 3rd, which will be our “Easter Party”!
Regards, John, Micheal, Nina & Mark
www.GenesisClub.ie - “Believe in Better”
The Largest & Fastest Growing Singles Event in Ireland
Now in its 4th year!
February 22nd, 2010
UN-Habitat and the Government of Brazil have started preparations for the fifth session of the Urban World Forum, scheduled in Rio de Janeiro 22-26 March 2010. The Forum is one of the most open and inclusive gatherings of its kind on the international stage. It brings together government leaders, ministers, mayors, diplomats, members of national, regional and international associations of local governments, non-governmental and community organizations, professionals, academics, grassroots women’s organizations, youth and slum dwellers groups as partners working for better cities. The fifth session in Rio builds on the lessons and successes of the previous four events.
With half of humanity already living in towns and cities, it is projected that in the next 50 years, two-thirds of us will be living in towns and cities. A major challenge is to minimize burgeoning poverty in cities, improve access of the urban poor to basic facilities such as shelter, clean water and sanitation and to achieve environmentally friendly, sustainable urban growth and development.
The theme for Rio 2010, The right to the City – “bridging the urban divide” is in harmony with UN-HABITAT’s flagship report, State of the World’s Cities 2010-2011.
UNHabitat
February 15th, 2010
Don Baker Band
The Purty Loft, Dun Laoghaire. -Friday 13th November - 9pm start.
€13 (€10 if booked in advance)
Don with full band. On drums Danny Daly (Peter Green). On Bass Martin Crawford(Diana Ross). On Guitar Ken Gillick and on Piano Salvitori. Don Baker is a renowned singer-songwriter and bluesman, best known for virtuoso performances on harmonica and the guitar. Bono describing him as the best harmonica player in the world. Reserve in advance and save 3€.
Juliet Turner + Jezzebelle
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Saturday 14th November - 9.30
€17 (€15 if booked in advance)
This concert begins just after the Ire v France match (9.30) which will be on tv in the venue. The show will open with Jezzebelle playing a 30min set and Juliet on stage 10pm. Juliet played her first concert in the Cherrytree last May and it was a special night for those who attended. Her charm was matched by her beautiful voice and well crafted songs and it is great to have her back again. Click names in blue for more details and to hear a sample of her singing. And if you reserve on line tickets are only 15€.
John Spillane
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Friday 20th November - 9pm
€20 (€17 if booked in advance)
John is a native of Cork, the county he lovingly describes as ‘the center of the universe’ and it has been a huge influence on this singer / songwriter. Vocally, Spillane is quite unique with an almost sean nos like element and has been described as having a voice ‘full of honesty, commitment and sensitivity’.John is a native of Cork, the county he lovingly describes as ‘the center of the universe’ and it has been a huge influence on this singer / songwriter. Vocally, Spillane is quite unique with an almost sean nos like element and has been described as having a voice ‘full of honesty, commitment and sensitivity’.
Justin Corr & The Quicksand Band + Carla Brunell + Niall Brennan
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Saturday 21st November - 9pm start.
€12 (€10 if booked in advance)
Niall Brennan of the Prescriptions performs solo, with songs “ranging from the highly polemic to gorgeously melodic”. The Quicksand Band bear the influence of country, folk, rock and soul, with a very contemporary edge. Currently they are promoting their second Ep, TEN GALLON DROUGHT PART II. Carla Brunell has been playing venues in Dublin over the past few years and her soulful, bluesy performances and accomplished guitar playing makes her a talent not to miss.
Mick Flannery Band
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Sunday 6th December - **5pm
€20 (€18 if booked in advance)
Sunday afternoon concert. Note this concert starts 5pm. Doors open 4pm. “blows you away, does Tom Waites know that somebody else has his voice, but then Mick is very much his own man as well, he’s fantastic” Irish Times
Celine Carroll & Band
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Saturday 12th December - 9pm
€12 (€10 if booked in advance)
Celine will be playing songs from all three of her albums including her latest album, ‘Such a beautiful Light’, which has being receiving fantastic airplay and reviews both here in Ireland and the UK …. Joining Celine on stage will be Jerry Fehily (Ex-Drummer..Hothouse Flowers), Johnny Campbell Bass), Paul Seymour (Keys) and Siobhan Lennon (Backing Vocals).
Unwanted
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Friday 18th December - 9pm
€15 (€13 if booked in advance)
With Seami O’Dowd (Dervish), Rick Epping and Cathy Jordan (Dervish). Together, Unwanted demonstrate a deep understanding and appreciation of the music of both the Old World and the New, and together they have created a seamless fusion of these traditions, showing that the process of transformation arising from the musical ebb and flow along the atlantic fringe continues today. Wherever they perform, Unwanted are finding that they are welcome and very much wanted, indeed.
Freddie White
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Sunday 27th December - 9pm start.
€20 (€17 if booked in advance)
A chance to chill out after the hullabaloo of the Christmas with the wonderful Freddie White. Freddie has long been synonymous with music of the highest quality. Whether interpreting songs by his favourite writers, such as Randy Newman, Tom Waits, John Hiatt and Guy Clark, or performing his own classy compositions, Freddie’s live performances are nothing short of legendary. http://www.freddiewhite.com
Hazel O’Conor & Cormac De Barra
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Tuesday 29th December - 8.30pm
€20 (€17 if booked in advance)
“The sturdiness and earthy expression of her voice marvellous” Hot Press Hidden Heart is Hazels best album in a career that spans a quarter of a century. It also includes three duets, one with Moya Brennan (the voice of Clannad), Tell Me Why sung with Rob Reynolds, and a re-invention of the classic If Only (from Breaking Glass) with Tony Dangerfield of The Subterraneans. Click names in blue for links and more info.
Andy Irvine
The Cherrytree, Walkinstown Cross, D1 2. Ph. 4503983 -Saturday 2nd January - 9pm
€20 (€18 if booked in advance)
Andy Irvine has been hailed as “a tradition in himself.” Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained both personal integrity and highly individual performing skills throughout his 40-year career. From Sweeney’s Men in the mid sixties to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, to THE Irish super group, Patrick Street, in the 80s, Andy has been a world music pioneer and icon for traditional music and musicians.
November 13th, 2009
Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre & the Courthouse Arts Centre urge you to attend a public meeting on Monday 23 November at 6pm in Mermaid, Main Street, Bray.
Irish Arts funding in Ireland is seriously under threat. Complementing the National Campaign for the Arts, the County Wicklow Campaign is an initiative to bring together all those who engage with the arts as audiences and workers to make our case for arts funding.
November 13th, 2009
OXEGEN is set to be invaded by a brand new stage this summer.
Heineken Green Spheres will descend upon Europe’s favourite rock and roll weekend in Punchestown this July, bringing the best summer sounds from legends and those in the making. Heineken Green Spheres pitches its tent with the fans and will transport them to a unique space where they can get their music kicks over the weekend.
Alongside headliners 2 Many DJs, Pet Shop Boys and Manic Street Preachers, the Heineken Green Spheres stage will host over 20 acts belting out top notch tunes over the weekend.
Home grown talent takes a bow on Friday with Republic of Loose, Fight Like Apes and God Is an Astronaut taking to the stage. Mogwai return after their acclaimed three night stand in the Academy this spring.
On Saturday, TV on the Radio make their Irish festival debut in what is set to be one of the highlights of the festival. The wonderful Regina Spektor showcases her new release ‘Far’ and Peter Doherty will be dropping by.
Sunday sees Foals return with some slices from their next album and Glasvegas make yet another triumphant trip to these shores. And for those of you who will miss out on seeing Friendly Fires at the Heineken Green Spheres gig in Waterford on May 27th, rest assured cause they’re back on the Sunday.
“We are delighted to be extending our involvement in the festival,” said David Moore, Heineken Music Brand Manager. “The addition of the Heineken Green Spheres stage is a great opportunity to showcase a fantastic line-up in the best possible setting.”
For further information please contact: Michael McDermott – 086-3893248
Oxegen takes place in Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co Kildare from10th – 12th July (subject to licence). Tickets are on sale via Oxegen’s official ticket partner www.ticketmaster.ie
The full Heineken Green Spheres stage line-up is:
FRIDAY 10th July
2 MANY DJ’S
REPUBLIC OF LOOSE
MOGWAI
FIGHT LIKE APES
DREADZONE
GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT
SATURDAY 11TH JULY
PET SHOP BOYS
TV ON THE RADIO
PETER DOHERTY
REGINA SPEKTOR
THE SATURDAYS
DANIEL MERRIWEATHER
GARY GO
SUNDAY 12TH JULY
MANIC STREET PREACHERS
GLASVEGAS
JASON MRAZ
FOALS
FRIENDLY FIRES
NOISETTES
IGLU & HARTLY
May 29th, 2009
GREEN DAY ANNOUNCE TWO IRISH CONCERT DATES
TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY 01 MAY AT 9.00AM
Green Day have confirmed they will play two Irish concert dates in October.
The band will play The Odyssey Arena, Belfast on 20 October and The 02, Dublin on 21 October, 2009.
Tickets will go on sale Friday 01 May at 9.00am from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and are limited to four per transaction.
Reprise Records will release Green Day’s eighth studio album, entitled 21st Century Breakdown, on Friday, May 15th, 2009. The album is the best-selling trio’s first studio album since 2004’s Grammy-award winning American Idiot.
Green Day
Plus Special Guest
The Odyssey Arena, Belfast
20th October 2009
The O2, Dublin
21st October 2009
May 22nd, 2009
O’Driscoll Leads Munster in Cardiff
In the absence of Paul O’Connell who was named in the squad earlier in the week, Munster will be led by Mick O’Driscoll for their final away game of the season, Sundays (4.35pm) Magners League clash with Cardiff Blues in the Arms Park.
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Munster Welcome New Competition
Twelve teams from the English Championship, six from the Welsh Principality Premiership, three Scotland sides along with Munster, Leinster and Ulster will compete for the inaugural trophy.
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Quinlan Hearing Next Wednesday
Alan Quinlan, the Munster back row forward, will appear before an independent Disciplinary Committee in Dublin on Wednesday next, 13 May, 2009, as a result of a citing arising from the Heineken Cup semi-final match against Leinster at Croke Park last weekend.
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Grand Slam Glory DVD Giveaway
Munster Rugby are offering you the chance to win a copy of the commemorative triple DVD Disc set to celebrate Ireland’s historic RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam win.
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May 22nd, 2009
Three Changes for Munster
Munster coach Tony McGahan makes three changes, from the side that started against Glasgow Warriors six days ago, for the opening Heineken Cup game against French side Montauban in Thomond Park tomorrow (Fri) evening (8pm).
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Quinlan Can’t Wait
As far as Alan Quinlan is concerned, Friday night can’t come, quick enough, the Heineken Cup against Montauban eagerly awaited by the Co Tipp man who will line up in the Munster back-row alongside David Wallace and Justin Melck.
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Win a trip for 2 to Sale v Munster
The next Play To Win prize is 2 match tickets and 2 flights, to the Heineken Cup away pool game, Munster Rugby v Sale Sharks on the 19th October. Flights are same day return from Cork with Munster Sports Travel. Draw takes place on the 14th of October. Logon to MyMunster.com and click on Play to Win to enter.
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October 10th, 2008
Dublin’s own Gate Theatre visits the prestigious Lincoln Center Festival this July in New York.
Three prestigious actors, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Barry McGovern, will perform Samuel Beckett monologues as part of the Gate | Beckett portion of the festival. This will feature three works not originally conceived for the theatre: Eh Joe, I’ll Go On and First Love.
Eh Joe will star renowned Irish actor Liam Neeson in his debut role for the Gate. This powerful monologue has been described as one of the “greatest half hours in theatrical history”.
Barry McGovern will star in I’ll Go On, a one-man show based on Molloy, Malone Dies and The Unnamable. First performed at the Gate Theatre in 1985, this tour de force has toured worldwide to great critical acclaim.
First Love, Beckett’s darkly humorous post war novella, stars international stage and screen actor Ralph Fiennes with direction by Gate Theatre Director Michael Colgan. The 55-minutes which make up First Love will fly by thanks to Ralph Fiennes’ charismatic performance.
The Lincoln Center Festival is a great opportunity to increase the international artistic significance of the Gate Theatre. Visit www.lincolncenter.org for booking details.
March 27th, 2008
In the 80 years since it opened the Gate Theatre has been a unique venue. It has only had two artistic directors in its time, a level of consistency not seen in any other theatre.
In 1991 the Gate was the first theatre in the world to show a full retrospective of Samuel Beckett’s 19 stage plays. The theatre has also been at the forefront of promoting Irish writing and acting talent.
Over the past 25 years, the Gate Theatre has continued to refurbish, improve and expand on the 18th century building it is housed in. This building has been an architectural focal point in Dublin for over 200 years.
This year sees the Gate celebrate 80 years since it opened its doors as a theatre. Don’t miss the programme of plays and talks to mark this momentous event.
March 26th, 2008
Every Saturday from 10AM - 5PM, The Designer Mart will showcase the work of over 30 Irish and Irish-based designers.
This is a great chance to see beautiful handmade creations in the areas of fashion, furnishings, crafts and visual arts.
The Designer Mart at Cow’s Lane, Temple Bar will run on every Saturday from March 22nd.
March 18th, 2008
You can win a trip for two people to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing by entering the Budweiser Rock Paper Scissors Championships.
From Thursday 6th March, contestants will bravely risk hand cramps, broken nails and psychological exhaustion in their bid to become the Budweiser Rock Paper Scissors Champion of Ireland.
The champion will go on to represent Ireland at the 2008 Olympic Games (as a spectator).
Speaking at the launch of the Championship, Diageo Head of Lagers, Niall Tracey said “There is a real sense of excitement about this championship. It’s the first of its kind in Ireland and we hope to find a worthy Budweiser Rock Paper Scissors Champion, and of course have a lot of fun along the way. We will be looking out for someone with real agility and stamina that will be able to compete against the best”.
Matti Leshem, Commissioner of the USA Rock Paper Scissors League said: “With the support of Budweiser, we are excited to take Rock Paper Scissors to the international stage in 2008 and expect Ireland to produce a talented field. Rock Paper Scissors is a game of strategy and skill, and competitors will not be able to rely on the ‘luck of the Irish’ to become the country’s Rock Paper Scissors champion!”
The Rock Paper Scissors championships will take place in 64 pubs in the Dublin area throughout March and April. Players will compete in a knock-out tournament, on a best of three matches basis, until there is one left standing.
Any competitors may want to take note of some practical advice from the USARPS League: Rock is the most common opening move, and also the move used most often in times need. Paper is considered to be a passive move, but it still defeats rock. Scissors is the favourite of more cerebral players.
If you want to represent Ireland at the Olympics, now is the time to get practising. No-one wants to risk finger strain during the championships.
Find out more at http://www.usarps.com
March 5th, 2008
St Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the world. However, for many it is simply a party, rather than a chance to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint. This is strange, because Saint Patrick had a dramatic life.
As a young lad of sixteen years he was captured by a band of raiders near Bologne in Gaul and taken with many others to slavery in Ireland. He was first brought to Mayo, but later sold to an Antrim farmer and he spent six years in captivity as a shepherd on Slemish Mountain.
One cold winter’s night, while Patrick slept, he heard a voice telling him “it is well that you fast, soon you will go to your own country” and a short time later the voice said to him “Look, your ship is ready”.
The spirit guided Patrick to the south of Ireland near Wicklow where he boarded a ship with a cargo of dogs bound for Gaul.
At this time an invasion of Gaul had left much of it desolate. Patrick and the crew of the boat wandered for 28 days until all food had run out. Patrick said to the crew “turn to God and he will provide” and suddenly a herd of pigs appeared and they had food once more. Patrick had performed his first miracle.
For a number of years Patrick wandered through Gaul. Conscious of his lack of formal training in theology and law he spent his time talking to and learning from the wise deacons and Bishops and soon he was made a Bishop in Rome.
He was lonely in Gaul so he went to visit his relations in Britain. While he was there he had another vision in which a man arrived from Ireland with many letters, including one for himself. The letter said “We ask you boy to come and walk once more among us”. Patrick was delighted and went to Ireland immediately.
The people of Ireland at this time were pagans under the influence of the Druids. Patrick had first to rid the country of these “magicians”. This is symbolised by the banishing of the snakes forever from Ireland.
He now set about converting the people to Christianity. His deep faith and belief in the Blessed Trinity made this doctrine a centre piece of his instruction. To help explain the mystery he used the simple 3 leaf shamrock to illustrate 3 persons in one God.
St Patrick died in 461. By this time he had created an established structured church throughout the country. His converts were across the entire social classes from Princes to slaves and many of his priests and deacons were from the youth of Ireland. He is still to this day the most famous figure in Irish history and is one of the best known figures throughout the Christian world.
February 27th, 2008
Improve your golf with a unique seminar, developed by sports hypnotist Dr Karl Morris.
If you have trouble concentrating on the course, or if one bad shot invariably leads to another, you could benefit from the courses. They are:
- Royal Country Down, Northern Ireland - 21/02/08 - Host Kevan Whitson - Call 028 4372 2419 for details
- Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland - 11/04/08 - Host Gary McNeill - Call 028 7082 2311 for details
The Mind Factor Workshops will help you improve your game, your concentration levels, and ultimately, your future.
February 7th, 2008
If you are looking for a traditional Dublin pub, there are few better choices than the Lower Deck. Situated canalside at Portobello, the Lower Deck has benefited from the infill operation at the harbour.
The pleasant paved civic area that has been created enhances the Lower Deck’s environment and also provides some shelter if you are a smoker.
While the harbour may have changed dramatically outside, inside the ambience in the Lower Deck is just as gracious, homely and comfortable as ever.
The black and white pictures of old Dublin at the entrance to the pub set the scene. The panelled mirrors and the dominance of timber have resisted the advance of modernity, but for one important exception – the TV screens. This intrusion is allowed because the clientele love their sport – especially the GAA teams Tipperary and Dublin.
It is an ideal venue for visitors seeking a live music scene and a party night out. A great range of musical tastes is catered for, with sing-along cabaret shows, plenty of rock music and traditional Irish music.
Inside or out life is good on the Lower Deck.
January 31st, 2008
Leinster are preparing for their Heineken Cup clash at Leicester on Saturday 19th of January.
While the Leicester side is strong, Leinster coach Michael Cheika is confident they will be able to get a result.
He said: “What we’ve got to do is go up there and make sure we keep sowing a bit of doubt in
their minds in their home base, where they don’t lose very often.
“We’ve got to make sure we continue to play well…and try to sneak a win up there.”
Leinster’s preparations were given a boost with the news that both injury worries Shane Horgan and Ollie le Roux have recovered enough to be included in the squad. They will face fitness tests oon Thursday, but are expected to be at near 100%.
The full squad to face Leicester is:
Forwards (15): Cian Healy, Ollie le Roux, Ronan McCormack, Brian Blaney, Bernard Jackman, Stephen Knoop, Stan Wright, Leo Cullen, Trevor Hogan, Cameron Jowitt, Malcolm O’Kelly, Stephen Keogh, Keith Gleeson, Shane Jennings, Jamie Heaslip
Backs (12): Guy Easterby, Chris Keane, Felipe Contepomi, Jonathan Sexton, Luke Fitzgerald, Rob Kearney, Gordon D’Arcy, Christian Warner, Brian O’Driscoll, Gary Brown, Shane Horgan,
Girvan Dempsey
Ireland duo Gordon D’Arcy and Malcolm O’Kelly, need only three more appearances for Leinster to equal who both joined Reggie Corrigan’s record for the province.
Over 1,000 Leinster supporters are expected to travel to Leicester for the Heineken Cup match, which kicks off at 3.30PM at Welford Road.
January 16th, 2008
Ireland kick off their RBS Six Nations campaign against Italy, in the first game of the tournament.
Ireland have the home advantage against Italy, and the supporters at Croke Park are sure to be in fine form as they cheer Ireland to victory (hopefully).
Croke Park will also play host to Scotland and Wales, while Ireland travel to play France and England. Whether home or away, the Irish support will be just as enthusiastic.
The full fixture list for this year’s RBS Six Nations is:
Sat 2nd Feb 08 14:00 Ireland v Italy Croke Park
Sat 2nd Feb 08 16:30 England v Wales Twickenham
Sun 3rd Feb 08 15:00 Scotland v France Murrayfield
Sat 9th Feb 08 14:00 Wales v Scotland Millennium Stadium
Sat 9th Feb 08 17:00 France v Ireland Stade de France
Sun 10th Feb 08 15:30 Italy v England Stadio Flaminio
Sat 23rd Feb 08 15:00 Wales v Italy Millennium Stadium
Sat 23rd Feb 08 17:00 Ireland v Scotland Croke Park
Sat 23rd Feb 08 21:00 France v England Stade de France
Sat 8th Mar 08 13:15 Ireland v Wales Croke Park
Sat 8th Mar 08 15:15 Scotland v England Murrayfield
Sun 9th Mar 08 16:00 France v Italy Stade de France
Sat 15th Mar 08 14:00 Italy v Scotland Stadio Flaminio
Sat 15th Mar 08 15:00 England v Ireland Twickenham
Sat 15th Mar 08 17:00 Wales v France Millennium Stadium
After losing out on the Six Nations trophy on points difference last year, Ireland are deservedly confident of victory in 2008.
January 7th, 2008
There’s still time to pick up some great gifts at the Temple Bar Christmas Market.
The markets are on every Saturday and Sunday in the run-up to Christmas. That’s the 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd of December. Each day’s trading runs from 9.3AM to 4PM.
The Old City area in Temple Bar is completely pedestrianised, so you can enjoy a wander about the cobbled streets,without worrying about traffic.
You will be able to get jewellery, beauty products, decorations and much more at the Temple Bar Christmas Market. If all that shopping gives you an appetite, enjoy a cup of mulled wine and lunch at one of the local cafes or bakeries.
December 13th, 2007
There’s a great selection of children’s theatre this Christmas, with a new musical Christmas show by Eurovision winner Shay Healy and Theatre Director Michael Scott.
Santa and The Penguins will be touring nationwide, with two other hugely sucessful Christmas shows, The Toys Save Santa and Santa and the Present Pirates.
Santa and the Penguins is a bright new Christmas entertainment for children, which aims to delight and entertain while also introducing young audiences to some of the most important environmental issues facing us and how we can all play a part in preventing them.
The three shows are packed full of music, fun and lots of audience interaction.
The three shows start a nationwide tour, with more than 150 performances, on 28th November and runs until 23rd December.
For a full list of touring dates and a free music download with the songs and words from each show, please log on to www.citytheatredublin.com.
November 22nd, 2007
Celebrate the festive season with a visit to the Howth Ice Rink.
The Howth is Magic on Ice includes an all weather ice rink, refreshment stands and a free playground for younger children.
If you want a break from the ice rink, or can’t stay up on the ice, you can also enjoy the view of Howth harbour. See if you can see the seals.
Howth is Magic on Ice is open from December 14th to January 13th, from 12pm - 10pm during the week and 11am - 10pm at weekends.
Open hours
Adult - €15
Child Under 12 - €8
Family - €44
Students - €12
School Children - €8
Tiny Tots - €8
Spectators - €2 entrance fee
Enjoy a great day out with Howth is Magic on Ice.
November 22nd, 2007
Superstar diva Celine Dion will be appearing in Dublin on Friday 30 May 2008 as part of her European tour. She will perform at Croke Park, accompanied by operatic pop group Il Divo.
Tickets go on sale on Thursday 15th November, and are sure to sell out quickly. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Celine is one of the biggest selling artists in the world, with chart topping hits including “My Heart Will Go On” and “The Power of Love”.
‘Taking Chances’, is Celine Dion’s first English studio album in over 3 years and includes the single of the same name. The album is available now.
Celine’s 2008 European tour includes:
2 May - Manchester - M.E.N Arena
6 May - London - 02 Arena
13 May - Antwerp - Sportpaleis
14 May - Antwerp - Sportpaleis
16 May - Antwerp - Sportpaleis
19 May - Paris - Omnisports de Bercy
20 May - Paris - Omnisports de Bercy
21 May - Paris - Omnisports de Bercy
24 May - Paris - Omnisports de Bercy
25 May - Paris - Omnisports de Bercy
27 May - Paris - Omnisports de Bercy
30 May - Dublin - Croke Park
02 June - Amsterdam - Amsterdam Arena
05 June - Copenhagen - Parken
07 June - Stockholm - Globe
24 June - Zurich - Hallenstadion
09 July - Geneva - Stade de Genève
November 14th, 2007
One of rock’s most recognisable and enduring personalities, Meat Loaf comes to Belfast’s Odyssey Arena for one night only on November the 22nd for what’s sure to be another earth-shaking epic extravaganza of a show.
Meat Loaf’s chequered career has had its ups and downs through the years, but his live performances have consistently drawn armies of devoted fans and his talents as a stage performer remain undimmed.
The Three Bats tour showcases the third instalment of his record-breaking Bat Out Of Hell album trilogy. The Bat trilogy began thirty years ago in 1977, and has been wildly successful ever since – incredibly, the original Bat Out Of Hell album has never left the top 200 UK album chart since its initial release!
Mixing classic favourites with fresh new tracks from the latest album, the Three Bats tour chronicles thirty years of timeless rock hits in a theatrical spectacular of sound and vision that’s guaranteed to take you to hell and back in one unforgettable night!
Get your tickets now to see Meat Loaf in action.
October 26th, 2007
Versatile comic all-rounder Sean Hughes returns to his first love of stand-up with his latest show at Vicar Street on Saturday the 27th of October.
Although he’s been away from the stand up scene for some eight years, he hasn’t exactly been resting on his laurels. With TV appearances in The Last Detective and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, his own show on Channel Four and even a stint on the West End stage in a serious role – not to mention two critically-acclaimed novels under his belt – it’s not surprising that he’s had little time for stand up. But now he’s back and in fine form on his home turf.
Behind Sean’s crumpled, hangdog looks and laconic delivery lies a surprisingly acerbic wit that veers effortlessly from the sublime through the surreal to the ridiculous, with plenty of audience interaction thrown in to spice up the mix. A real veteran of the comedy scene (having been the youngest ever winner of the coveted Perrier Award), stand up is obviously Sean’s natural medium, and his innate confidence on stage gives his material a laid-back spontaneity that can’t fail to impress.
Age hasn’t mellowed Sean one bit: in fact, if anything it’s lent a slightly darker tinge to his act as he bemoans his lot as a still-unmarried fortysomething with a self-deprecating honesty that’s at times almost touching while remaining consistently hilarious. That’s not to say his show is entirely self-absorbed, however - he retains his sharp eye for topical gags as well, sending up the absurdities of modern life with some perfectly-crafted one-liners.
In his own words: “I used to work in a subliminal message tape factory. We were only paid £2 an hour but no one seemed to mind…”
If you want to see a comedy great at the height of his powers, check out Sean Hughes this Saturday at Vicar Street.
October 25th, 2007
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