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But it’s not an emergency. Fire is a remarkable new restaurant – occupying part of the 18th century Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
Apart from the luxurious surroundings, what is remarkable about Fire? It is the wood fired oven incorporated into the high-ceilinged 200-seater dining room. This really comes into its own supreme is in the provision of Flatbreads – a la Naples Style Pizzas.
And the rest of the menu also commands respect. The special section for salads brings positive clarity to an oft vague area. The signature dish of the house is a prime aged Irish Bone in Fillet.
It has been “aged” for 21 days through which time it has been maintained with Tuscan olives, garlic and seasonings. Fillet with a bone? A contradiction? Not at all, it enhances the already mouth watering taste.
The customer demand for the special sense of occasion and culinary delights that goes with a meal at Fire is so strong that on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, two sittings have been arranged – 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Al fresco meals on the terrace appeal to many because the buzz of Dublin’s vibrant night life is en suite on Dawson Street. Lunch is available on Saturdays but the Fire is quenched on Sunday nights.
To book telephone Fire’s Manageress Catherine Connolly at 01 676 7200.
June 19th, 2007
There is now even more opportunity for potential poets to present their pieces. Due to popular demand, the Naked Lunch open mic night is now weekly.
The Carnival Bar on Wexford Street hosts the Naked Lunch poetry night, a great chance to see new poets and debut your own work. It has been growing in popularity with performers and fans ever since the first Naked Lunch.
Head down to the Carnival Bar on Wednesday evenings to either listen or give a reading.
Entry is free and it also costs nothing to perform. Whether you are a native Dubliner or a visitor, the Naked Lunch is a terrific choice when you are planning things to do in Ireland.
The Carnival Bar is known for the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Apart from the poetry, the bar has some excellent DJs and reasonably priced drinks. A fun night out is guaranteed.
June 13th, 2007
Dublin Zoo is due to unveil the Kaziranga Forest Trail. This habitat has been purpose built for the Zoo’s Asian elephants, including the new addition to the elephant family.
On Monday 7th May, Bernhardine gave birth to a healthy female calf, the first baby elephant to be born in Ireland!
Although the birth took place in total darkness in the early hours of the morning, keepers monitored the process using special infrared CCTV cameras.
The calf took her first steps within ten minutes of the birth, delighting keepers and all the other staff at Dublin Zoo.
The Director of Dublin Zoo, Leo Oosterweghel, said: “We could observe the other elephants, Yasmin and Anak, offering their support to Bernhardine and taking great interest in the calf. We are all delighted with the birth of our healthy baby elephant and there is a real buzz of excitement in the zoo.”
The Kaziranga Forest Trail habitat is due to be opened during the next few weeks, when visitors will be able to see all the zoo’s Asian elephants.
The new calf is sure to prove popular with visitors. She is yet to be named but lots of suggestions have been made.
June 12th, 2007
Dublin’s rock stage has always been brimming with activity with new and upcoming bands performing on both national and international scale. So, if you’re touring Dublin, don’t miss to visit Airfield-a private trust and a registered charity. It’s the most popular tourist attraction for theatre, performing arts, concerts and all sorts of educational, cultural and recreational facilities. The Art & Culture Programme includes regular art exhibitions, writer’s courses, music recitals, readings and theatre performances. Also serves as an Educational and Recreational resource.
If you wish to learn what else Airfield Art Centre offers, visit our section Dublin Concerts.
April 3rd, 2007
The Royal Canal Way is a fine walking trail that stretches over a long distance of seventy seven kilometres. This walking route is divided into seven sections. Each of these sections can be completed in a half day of walking. The Royal Canal Way starts at Ashtown and ends in Mullingar. The first section of this walking path consists of the stretch between Ashtown and Cope Bridge Leixlip Confey Station. This section is local to County Dublin in the Leinster Province. It is an easy walking route with little climbing that will involve walking over a considerable distance of eleven and a half kilometres. Healthy walkers should be able to complete this route in about three and a half hours. Most of the walking terrain on this trail consists of track. Walkers will find it interesting to know that the canal passing between Coolmine and Clonsilla was actually cut through the solid limestone of Carpenterstown Quarry. There are plenty of trees to be seen on the banks of Deep Sinking.
March 21st, 2007
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Cennino Cennini said that painting called for imagination.
The great theoreticians of painting have always acknowledged that however much painting may appear as a celebration of the real world, its true significance lies in the access it affords to the world of our imaginations. Painting can form a bridge between these worlds, and embody something not entirely real. Jorgensen Fine Art arranges an exhibition displaying a large selection of fantastic paintings by 19th and 20th century Irish and European great artists which will last till 31st of this year. So, make a plan to trip to the Jorgensen Fine Art, 29 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, Ireland to feel the world of imaginations.
February 21st, 2007
If you are a die hard walking enthusiast, you will surely be interested in knowing more about the Grand Canal Way. This is a pretty long walking route extending to an astounding distance of one hundred and fourteen kilometres. For the sake of convenience, this route can be divided into nine sections. Walkers will need about half a day per each section of this route. About ten hours of walking per day can have a very beneficial effect on the health of the walkers and is a great way for them to enhance their endurance and stamina. The Grand Canal Way walking trail starts from Lucan Road Bridge and culminates at Shannon Harbour. The first section of this walking trail takes walkers from Lucan Road Bridge to Sallins. This section is located in County Dublin in the province of Leinster. Walkers will have to cover a distance of about seventeen kilometres on this section of the walking route. This route is quite easy and involves minimal climbing so walkers will easily be able to cover this walking path in about five hours of relaxed walking. The flora of the surroundings on this route is quite extensive in variety. Expect to come across Canadian pondweed, meadowsweet, hawthorns, willows, beeches and many other trees of parkland variety. There is an interesting seventh century monastic grand round tower on the main street of Clondalkin that will be of particular value to history buffs. Beer lovers will want to pay their respects on the grave of Arthur Guinness who founded the Guinness’s brewery in 1759. He remains buried in Oughterard at the site of a ruined church and round tower.
February 20th, 2007
The second section of the Wicklow Way starts at Glencullen and ends at Glencree. The difficulty grading of this route is easy, making it suitable for casual walkers. This route covers a distance of about ten and a half kilometres. The highest point you can expect to reach on this trail is no more than 260 metres. Average walkers will take about four hours to complete this walking trail. The condition of the road on this path is generally pretty good. Some sections of the path might be muddy. You will also have to be careful at two sections where you will have to make a steep descent. There’s plenty of interesting tourist attractions on this route. In Glencree, you can choose to pay a visit to St. Kevin’s reconciliation centre. The purpose of this centre is to encourage acceptance of people with different views so everyone can live in peace and harmony. You may also visit the German Cemetery and pay your respects to the Germans who died serving in Ireland during the world wars. The seaside town of Bray is located close to this trail. At Bray, you can learn more about sea creatures at the National Sea Life Centre. Bray Heritage Centre showcases the proud heritage of this impressive town. You can also choose to enjoy some relaxing walks exploring the Killruddery House & Gardens.
January 5th, 2007
The Wicklow Way is a very long walking route with its length stretching to almost 132 kilometres. For the convenience of walkers, this trail is divided into eleven sections. Each of these sections is supposed to be covered in half a day of walking by an average walker. Today we are going to talk about the section stretching from Marlay Park to Glencullen. This section is about 4.5 kilometres in length. There is a steep climb of 400 metres on this route which should be welcome news for anyone looking for a workout. The route will allow walkers to enjoy the pleasant wooded paths of Marlay Park. There are also young forests to explore here in the Dublin Mountains and the Glens of South Dublin. There are many tourist attractions to visit on this route like the Powerscourt House and Gardens. Tourists will be delighted at the sight of these beautiful gardens with ornamental lakes. The majestic view of the Great Sugarloaf Mountain in the background adds further to the splendour of this area.
January 4th, 2007
Howth in County Dublin is a charming place to enjoy a relaxing walk. It is located on the northern tip of Dublin Bay. Walkers can feast their eyes on lovely sights like the Mourne Mountains, the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin city. There are lots of attractions to visit in the pretty village of Howth. Martello Tower, Howth Castle, Lambay Island and the prominently visible Baily Lighthouse are just some of the sites you can visit here and enjoy exploring them. Nature lovers will love the bird sanctuary of Ireland’s Eye. The walk starts in Howth Village from the parking area of Balscadden Bay. Take the path going up to the Nose of Howth and you will find yourself on the cliff tops. You have to be a bit careful here since the path is pretty close to the edge so make sure you have a firm foothold before walking here. As you walk here, you will be greeted by spectacular views of Lambay Island and Ireland’s Eye. The flora in this area gives off a strong coconut smell that you might find pleasing. Keep walking and you will come to Baily Lighthouse. This happens to be the last lighthouse of Ireland that has become fully automated. The Ben of Howth here is the highest point of the walk and you can find an ancient burial cairn here where it is said that the last Irish Giants are resting soundlessly. The walk now goes downhill and ends back at the village.
December 29th, 2006
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