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Abbey and Peacock Theatres Abbey and Peacock Theatres

26 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
Phone: Box Office: +353 (0)1 878-7222 / Ticketmaster: 1890 925 100 Fax: +353 (0)1 872-9177

For over 90 years, the Abbey has been the national theatre of Ireland and home of the world-famed abbey Players. The original theatre, destroyed in a 1951 fire, was replaced in 1966 by the current modern 600-seat building. (more info)
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Olympia Theatre

73 Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: Enquiries: +353 (0)1 679-3323 / Tickets: +353 (0)818 719-330

Dating back to the 1800s, this Victorian music hall-style theatre has a capacity of 1,300. It presents an eclectic schedule of variety shows, musicals, operettas, concerts, ballet, comedy, and drama. (more info)

Grattan

Capel St, Dublin 1, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 873-3049

A music venue that plays jazz music. (more info)

Guinness Jazz Festival

Cork City, Co Cork, Ireland
Annual festival held in October. Background information, the venues and details on how to book. (more info)

Ha'penny Bridge Inn

42 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 677-0416

A music venue that plays folk and traditional music. (more info)

Harold's Cross Greyhound Stadium

Harold's Cross, Dublin 6W
Phone: +353 (0)1 497-1081 Fax: +353 (0)1 491-0111

Greyhound stadium. Race nights Monday, Tuesday, Friday. (more info)

Irish Film Institute - IFI

Eustace St, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 679-3477

A city with great theatrical traditions and the setting for many movies, Dublin is a natural location for a film centre. Under one roof, the centre houses two cinemas, the Irish Film Archive, a library, a film-themed bookshop, a restaurant/bar,... (more info)

Killarney Racecourse Killarney Racecourse

Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Phone: +353 (0)64 31125

Widely renowned as the most scenic racecourse in the world Killarney Racecourse offers the best in racing, great entertainment and a wonderful atmosphere making it a great day out. Races are held every May, July and September. (more info)
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Kingdom of Mourne Festival

Kilkeel, Co Down, Northern Ireland
Includes programme, photos and contact information. (more info)

Lambert Puppet Theatre and Museum

5 Clifden Lane, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 280-0974

Founded by master ventriloquist Eugene Lambert, this 300-seat suburban theatre presents puppet shows designed to delight audiences who are both young abd young at hearth. During the interval, you can also browse in the on-premises puppet museum. How t... (more info)

Leopardstown Racecourse

Leopardstown, Dublin 18
Phone: +353 (0)1 2890500 Fax: +353 (0)1 2892634

Leopardstown Racecourse was completed in 1888 and was built by Captain George Quin, having been modelled on Sandown Racecourse in England. (more info)
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Lifford Greyhound Stadium

Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)74 914-1083 Fax: +353 (0)74 914-2596

Greyhound stadium. Race nights Friday, Saturday, Sunday. (more info)

Marlay Park

Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Marlay Park is a 300 acre (121 hectares) suburban public park located in Rathfarnham in the administrative area of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, in Co. Dublin, Ireland. Lying about ten kilometres (six miles) from Dublin city centre. The parkland comprises woodl... (more info)
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National Concert Hall (NCH)

Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 417-0000

The National Concert Hall is Ireland’s most prestigious music venue. Since its opening in 1981, the NCH has established itself as Ireland's premier centre for the performance of live music and the arts and is recognised as an important venue on the inter... (more info)
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New Eblana Theatre

Busaras, Dublin 1, Ireland
Housed in the basement of Busarus (the central bus station), this 230-seat midtown theatre presents a varied program of modern plays and events. (more info)

Pan Pan Theatre

The Old School House, Eblana Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 280-0544

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Peacock Theatre

Abbey St, Dublin 1, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 878-7222

In the same building as the Abbey, this small 150-seat theatre features contemporary plays and experimental works including poetry readings, one-person shows, and plays in the Irish Language. (more info)

Portadown Drama Festival

Portadown , Co armagh, Ireland
Includes programme and booking information. (more info)

Project Arts Centre

39 East. Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 679-6622

This building, which doubles as a theatre at night, serves as a showcase for avant-garde paintings, free-expression sculpture, and other modern trends in the visual arts. (more info)
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Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse

Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)45 897704

The home of Irish National Hunt Racing. Also a venue for summer concerts. (more info)
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Ri­-Ra

Dame Court, Dublin 2
City centre club, part of the Globe bar. (more info)

Samuel Beckett Centre (Players Theatre)

Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
This theatre is home to Irelands first ensemble of hearing and deaf actors, the Pan-Pan Players. Lunch-time performances ore often given in summer. (more info)
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Savoy

Upr OConnell St, Dublin 1, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 874-6000

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SFX City Theatre

23 Upper Sherrard Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 855-4090

The SFX CITY THEATRE is situated in Dublin City Centre, near to Mountjoy Square and Dorset Street. Sean O Casey was born in Dorset Street, and Brendan Behan was born just down the road. There has been a Theatre/Community Centre on the site since the middl... (more info)

Shelbourne Park

South Lotts Rd, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium - race nights Wed / Thurs / Sat. (more info)

Slane Castle Slane Castle

Slane, Co.Meath, Ireland
Phone: + 353 (0) 41 988 4400 Fax: + 353 (0) 41 982 0847

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Slattery's

129 Capel Street, Dublin 7
Phone: +353 (0)1 874-6844

(more info)
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Sligo Arts Festival

Co Sligo, Ireland
A summer cultural event in the West of Ireland. Showcases theatre, music, visual arts, and street entertainment. (more info)

The Bard of Armagh Festival of Humorous Verse

Armagh Town, Co Armagh, Ireland
Includes reviews, hall of fame and booking information. (more info)

The Belfast Waterfront Hall

Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
Provides details of performances and art exhibitions, as well as the function facilities and restaurant. Also includes virtual tour and online booking. (more info)

The Gate Theatre

1 Cavendish Row, Dublin 1, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 874-4045 Fax: +353 (0)1 874-5373

Situated just north of OConnell Street off Parnell Square, this recently restored 370-seat theatre was founded in 1928 by Hilton Edwards and Micheál MacLiommóir to provide a showing for a broad range of plays. (more info)
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The Hawk's Well Theatre

Co Sligo, Ireland
The regional Performing Arts Centre for the North West of Ireland. (more info)

The Helix

Collins Ave, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 700-7000

Despite a proliferation of new media there is still no way of recreating the unique experience only live performance can deliver, and The Helix at last gives Ireland a truly world class facility in which to experience this. (more info)
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The Mill Theatre

Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Dublin 14
Phone: +353 (0)1 296-9340

Welcome to the Mill Theatre, located in the heart of the new Dundrum Town Centre. Since opening in May 2006, the Mill Theatre has staged the best in theatre, comedy, music, kids stuff and much, much more. (more info)

The Pavilion Theatre

Marine Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 231-2929

(more info)
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The Point Theatre

East Link Bridge, Dublin 1, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 836-6777

Since The Point opened its doors in 1988 in excess of 2 million people have enjoyed a list of artists and events that reads like a 'Who's Who?' of the entertainment industry. (more info)
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The Royal Theatre

Old Westport Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Phone: +353 (0)818 300-300

(more info)

The Screen

DOlier St, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 671-4988

(more info)

The Sugar Club

Dublin City, Co Dublin, Ireland
Leeson St. club, with drinks list, what's on listing, facilities overview and virtual tour. (more info)

The Tangled Web

Co Longford, Ireland
Live music venue. (more info)

The Waterford Show

Co. Waterford, Ireland
The Waterford Show presents Irish music, story, song and dance in an historical setting. Wearing Georgian costume, the cast of nine tell the story of Waterford, the heritage, the culture and even the sense of humour of Waterford. (more info)

University Concert Hall

Co Limerick, Ireland
Profile, virtual tour, calendar, booking enquiry area, information for conference planners and promoters and contact details. (more info)

Vicar Street

Thomas St, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 454-5533

Designed and built to world-best standards, Vicar Street opened in the autumn of 1998 pledging to give Dublin a mid-sized venue that would 'punch above its weight'. The roll-call of performers who've graced the Vicar Street stage in the past year testifie... (more info)

An Beal Bocht

Charlemont St, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 475-5614

A music venue that plays folk and traditional music. (more info)

An Poc Fada An Poc Fada

North Rd, Monaghan Town, Co Monaghan
Phone: +353 (0)47 72394

An Poc Fada is Monaghan's premier venue for live music and sporting action. Enjoy live music every weekend and watch all sporting action on our six screens positioned around the pub! The pub hosts the classic, warm invitation of an Irish pub, furthered by... (more info)
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Andrews Lane Theatre

12/16 Andrews Lane, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 679-5720 Fax: +353 (0)1 679-7552

Consists of a 220-seat main theatre that presents contemporary work from home and abroad, and a 76-seat studio that is geared for experimental productions. (more info)
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Ardhowen Theatre

Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Contact, booking information and reviews of forthcoming events. (more info)

Backstage Theatre

Co Longford, Ireland
Theatre and centre for the arts. Provides background, booking and location details. (more info)

Bad Bob's Back Stage Bar

34 E Essex St, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 677-5482

A music venue that plays country music. (more info)

Ballymena Show and Countryside Festival

Ballymena, Co Antrim, Ireland
Details of this yearly event including information on the exhibitions and activities. (more info)

Balmoral Show

Balmoral, Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland
Annual three-day show held in mid-May features farming and agricultural displays and competitions. Visitor information, programme, showgrounds map, photo gallery and Kids Zone. Online ticket sales. (more info)

Barge Inn

42 Charlemont St, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 472-0005

A music venue that plays jazz music. (more info)

Belfast Festival at Queen's

Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland
The official site for the annual arts and entertainment festival contains information on the festival, highlights of the forthcoming programme, details of the team, and a promotional video. End of October through beginning of November. (more info)

Belfast Film Festival

Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland
Providing information on the programme, venues, staff, sponsers and booking, as well as news, reviews and forum. (more info)

Belfast Pubs and Clubs

Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland
Web sites for various entertainment venues, plus news and events listings. (more info)

Bewleys Cafe Theatre

78 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
(more info)

Boss Crokers

39 Arran Quay, Dublin 7, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 872-2400

A music venue that plays folk, jazz, rock, and traditional music. (more info)

Civic Theatre

The Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 462-7477

The Civic Theatre, opened in March 1999, a project of South Dublin County Council and also grant aided by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands. (more info)
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Clarence Sligo

Wine Street, Sligo Town, Co Sligo
Phone: +353 (0)71 914-2211

(more info)
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Cork Opera House

Cork City, Co Cork, Ireland
Events listings and information from Cork's Opera House. (more info)

Draiocht Draiocht

Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 885-2622

This multi-purpose venue is used for a broad range of activities, including drama (both professional and community), dance, contemporary visual arts and crafts, multi-media arts activities, classical and traditional music, a programme of activities for fa... (more info)

Dry Rain Youth Theatre and Performing Arts Centre

Dargle road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 286-6830

(more info)

Everyman Palace Theatre

15 MacCurtain St, Cork City, Co Cork
Phone: +353 (0)21 450-1673 Fax: +353 (0)21 450-2820

A 630-seat Victorian theatre with a programme of plays, operas, musicals, and concerts. (more info)
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Focus Theatre

6 Pembroke Place, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 (0)1 676-3071

(more info)

Fresh Film Festival

Co Limerick, Ireland
Annual film event for young people aged 12 - 18 years, including feature films, workshops and the Irish Schools Video Competition, with details and contact information. (more info)

Gaiety Theatre

South King Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 677-1717 Fax: +353 (0)1 677-1921

The Dublin Grand Opera Society performs its spring and winter seasons here. During the rest of the year, this very fine 19th-century 1100-seat theatre stages musical comedy, ballet, revue, pantomime, and drama, all with Irish and international talent.... (more info)
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Galway Early Music

Co Galway, Ireland
History, major activities, with photos, featuring an annual festival, and contact details. (more info)

Gasyard Feile

Derry City, Co Derry, Ireland
The Gasyard Feile is a music and cultural festival organised by Bogside and Brandwell community groups. (more info)
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