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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
Find out about the scandalous and fantastic lives of infamous criminals and other leading Dublin personalities from times past, in Hidden Dublin – Deadbeats, Dossers and Decent Skins by Frank Hopkins.
The author of Rare Old Dublin has produced a great collection of true stories from the murkier regions of Ireland’s capital.
Criminal incidents, accidents, whippings, beatings, jail escapes and hangings were all a regular feature of life in Dublin in the 18th and 19th centuries. In this gripping new collection of true stories, Hopkins creates a vivid picture of violent crime in Dublin’s past. He describes the poverty, soup kitchens, food riots, street beggars and workhouses that were part of life in the capital.
He also introduces us to the weird, wonderful, and often downright strange customs and pastimes of Dubliners stretching back to the Middle Ages. These included the ‘bearing of balls’ annual parade by the city’s bachelors and the ritual humiliation of would-be bridegrooms at the bullring - not so different from today’s stag nights!
Frank Hopkins grew up in Ringsend and now lives with his family in Rathfarnham. He contributes a twice-weekly piece on Dublin history and characters to the Evening Herald and is also the author of Rare Old Dublin, published in 2002.
Hidden Dublin is published in hardback for €20.
October 30th, 2007
Dublin has a lot to offer throughout the year, and summer probably has more than its fair share of events to entertain visitors and locals.
There is fun for all the family at the various Activity Days. Throughout July, venues around Dublin will be hosting a selection of live music, circus workshops, puppet and magic shows, face painters and bouncy castles.
Each activity day starts at 3 pm and they will be on at:
1st of July at Bunting Road
8th of July at Fairview Park
22nd of July John Paul Park
29th of July Johnstown Park
And that’s not all. There is a great range of concerts throughout the summer. The Lunchtime Concerts series is on at 1 pm – 2 pm and features:
The Army Band - 4th July - Merrion Square
The Garda Band - 10th July - Herbert Park
Mary McEvoy & Friends - 11th July - Civic Offices
Avondale - 18th July - Wolfe Tone Park
The Niall Toner Band - 25th July - Civic Offices
Crofton Folk Band - 1st August - Herbert Park
If you have the energy for shopping after all that, you should see the Smithfield Summer Market. Opening in August 3rd, this is the biggest open air market Dublin has ever seen.
As well as stalls selling something for everyone, the Smithfield Market hosts street entertainment and kids’ activities. There is also a picnic area so you can relax.
The Smithfield Summer Market is open every Friday and Saturday until September 1st.
If you want a taste of the exotic, the Eurocultured Festival is sure to satisfy you.
This free festival features the best in European art, dance, music, performance and cuisine at Smithfield Plaza on Saturday August 18th.
Over 150 top performers from across Europe will be coming to Ireland for the Eurocultured Festival. Expect to see street art, flamenco dancing, DJs, live music, workshops and much more.
The summer in Dublin is always filled with activities, and there is a lot more to do in 2007 as well as the options here.
June 25th, 2007
The Dublin Woollen Mills is a landmark surrounded by other landmarks. The Halfpenny Bridge, a quintessential symbol of Dublin, is adjacent to the shop.
Just outside the Dublin Woollen Mill is the statue which has become known as “The Hags With The Bags”, thanks to the Dublin trait of gentle and affectionate slagging of public art.
“The Hags With The Bags” shows two shoppers, resting after their session of retail therapy. The statue is now as much a part of the local scenery as the Dublin Woollen Mills.
The Dublin Woollen Mills has been in the ownership of the Roche family for 118 years, covering four generations. The current manager, Valerie Roche, takes pride in the fact that the business has remained uniquely Irish for so long.
Dubliners and tourists frequent the Dublin Woollen Mills seeking the highest quality tweed, fabrics, knitwear and haberdashery. Larger customers include businesses in the dress-making industry.
The Dublin Woollen Mills has survived many economic changes over the past century, and seen some new landmarks appear in Dublin.
It is sure to see a lot more in the future.
June 22nd, 2007
Give your special some one something Shamrock green on this Saint Patrick’s Day. The amplest selection of Irish Gifts for Saint Patrick’s Day is enlisted at Dublinevents.com. Your family and friends will get surprised by the enchanting and mesmerizing gifts you would select here. Browse through our critically enlisted beautiful gift ideas, and order the ones you like in the section of St. Patrick’s Day.
February 28th, 2007
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Blanchardstown Centre is the core of shopping in Ireland. The centre is acknowledged as the highest growth region in terms of commercial and residential and industrial projects. Besides offering its facilities for shopping, the centre also hosts a medical complex, an entertainment centre and a library. Check out what more Blanchardstown Centre offers to entice the valued customers.
February 12th, 2007
Football and soccer lovers would be delighted to know that Dublin Events introduces an updated online shopping section known as “Soccer Shopping” where you can shop football equipment and accessories. This section endows you with ample chance to place your football-related-order, either it’s foot balls, shoulder pads, receiver gloves, pants, shoes, jerseys, helmets, back palates or mouth guards etc. So let your car remains stationary, sit back at home and place your order just by one click.
February 6th, 2007
Part 1 of “Shopping in Dublin” enlightens about various popular shopping streets overloaded with shopping stuff. This part will let you know more that how you can go about shopping in Dublin.
Although Dublin is not renowned for its shopping centers but besides offering other things, it has also taken steps to improve the quality and interest of people towards Dublin shopping streets. There are a few market places like the Liberty Market where you can find everything of your choice at hand. These markets have more flexible timings and some of them are even open on Sundays. There are indoor markets with stalls of clothes, books, music and everything and anything.
Other than these marketplaces there are loads of shopping centers scattered all over the city as well. The Jervis Shopping Centre is the largest in the city. Houses of big brands like Marks and Spencer are next to it. There is a fast food restaurant on its third floor.
Furthermore The Iliac Shopping Center on Henry Street which is a large single story complex. It is the oldest in the city. Then there is the Stephens Green Shopping center. It is newly built having modern possessions. Its upper two floors circle around in a way that they give a view of the ground floor. There is a Benetton Store and few others of Dunnes, Lifestyle Sports and many more.
In the series of these large shopping centers, The Square Shopping Center is the oldest. Then there is the Blanchardstown Shopping Center which is the largest in the country and is more like a whole entertainment complex. It has two floors and four wings, and is surrounded by retail park with many shops, a gym, a library, disco bars and a bowling alley. There is also a cinema in the center.
To learn more about the shopping centers in Dublin, log on to Dublin Events.
December 11th, 2006
Shopping.. To some people it’s as important as other things are but at the same time there are people who take it as a favorite pastime. However, in both cases it is equally appealing.
It might be easier to go for shopping in the areas you are familiar with but in alien city, it’s not an easy task. This is where Dublin is an exception! With shopping centers and shopping malls all over the city and with tourist-friendly policies it has been made as easy as it can get.
The opening hours vary but by 10 in the morning almost all the shops and malls are open and bustling with activity. And by 6 in the evening they close down, however on Thursdays they stay open till around 8. Sunday being the holiday is a day off for all the shopkeepers too.
Since Dublin is a densely populated area so shopping on foot is the most convenient way of going about it. This is especially true in the city center which has developed into a tourist attraction in recent times. If you go towards the north of the River Liffey there are streets known for shopping.
O’Connell Street is the main street, though it doesn’t constitute a considerable number of shops. However it has quite a few restaurants, hotels and a cinema.
Just off the O’Connell Street are the Henry Street and the Talbot Street. You will find here a large number of shops.
If you go towards the south of the river there is the Grafton Street and the Temple Bar. Grafton Street is in the most upper class area, with all its designer shops. This pedestrian street is the nicest looking street in Dublin. The side streets also have shops. You will find loads of trendy cafes and bars in this area. From pubs to cafes and galleries to all sorts of shops there is everything available for everyone’s taste.
To learn more about shopping streets, visit Dublin Events.
December 11th, 2006
Most shops in Ireland are open for business from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. during the week and remain closed on Sunday. But increasingly some shops have been operating on Sunday too. Thursday is the day you can shop without worrying too much about the time because most shops remain open till 9 P.M. If you urgently need something in the middle of the night, just head to the nearest convenience store. These places are known to stay open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
November 30th, 2006
Shopping in Dublin is a treat for all the tourists. Dublin will make sure that you shop till you drop. Dublin has a range of shopping centres all equipped with all the luxuries that will make your heart bend.The prominent shopping centres include
- The Ilac centre
- Jervis Centre
- Powerscourt Centre
- The Blanchardstown Centre
To get more information about shopping places in dublin, browse our Dublin Shopping section which will help you to get to know different super shopping malls in the city of Dublin at length.
November 29th, 2006
If you’re passionate about shopping or just want to treat yourself to a little bit of retail therapy, head for Dundrum Town Centre and have a feast. Some of the best known names in modern European fashion will clamour for your attention.
Dundrum Town Centre features Ladies Fashion, Accessories, Lingerie, Men’s Fashion, Children’s, Footwear, Books, Cards, Stationery, Health & Beauty, Restaurants, Bars and Cafes, Jewelry, Hair Dressing, Pharmacy, Eye Care, Mobile Phones, Photography, Catalogue Shopping, and lots more.
Learn more about Dundrum Town Centre in our Dublin Shopping section
November 28th, 2006
Value added tax (VAT) is a fact of life when buying stuff in Ireland. Luxury goods have a VAT of 21% while non-luxury items are slapped with a 12.5% VAT. But there’s somewhat of a good news for those who belong to countries not part of the European Union. Such people can claim some of this tax back when leaving the country although this only applies in certain conditions.
November 21st, 2006
