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The Abbey Theatre
Posted: 4th Aug 2010

The new Abbey Theatre 26 Lower Abbey Street Dublin 1 which opened its doors to the public on Monday 18th July 1966 heralded the beginning of a new era for the National Theatre of Ireland. The auditorium of the Abbey is fan shaped with a width of 39 feet at the proscenium and extending to eightyfive feet at the back. Its depth is sixty feet from the proscenium opening to the back wall of the auditorium. The height of the auditorium can be adjusted for different theatre or concert conditions. Seating capacity is 628 of which ninetyseven are located in a shallow balcony. There is access for patrons confined to wheelchairs from the ground level to the foyer auditorium and toilet facilities. With regard to access while there are not special facilities in the auditorium wheelchairs can be accommodated allowing unimpeded viewing of the stage and close proximity to main exits.

The Abbey Theatre remains true to its heritage regularly reanimating plays from the Irish repertoire as well as presenting classics from the European and world theatre and new plays by established writers (including Tom Murphy Brian Friel Hugh Leonard). Recent productions of classic plays include The Playboy of the Western World by J.M. Synge The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey (Abbey Ireland and BITE Festival London) and A Doll's House in a version by Frank McGuinness directed by the renowned Hungarian director Laszlo Marton (Abbey) and international works such as Medea by Euripides.

www.abbeytheatre.ie



Guinness Storehouse
Date: 4th Aug 2010

Guinness Storehouse
Crane St. Dublin IE; Tel. 01.408.4800
Guinness is good for you or so devout fans of the black brew believe. For the perfect pint of Guinness (indisputably Dublin's top attraction) take a sixdollar tour of St. James Gate Guinness Brewery (circumnavigating the Guinness vats it seems they are too tempting) and wander through the Guinness Storehouse a Guinness Museum and the Guinness Zone a history of Guinness advertising. After a lesson in Guinness history enjoy a pint of the tried and true black brew poured by an expert bartender who knows how to conjure those white rings on the inside of the glass.



Dublin Zoo
Date: 4th Aug 2010

Built in 1830 the Dublin Zoo was nothing what it is now. The purpose of the zoo was to show the people as many different animals as possible who had not seen anything like it before. In 1844 the zoo received its first giraffe and in 1855 bought its first pair of lions. These bred for the first time in 1857.

The Dublin Zoo houses animals from all over the globe. The zoo is home to the endangered Golden Lion Tamarin the Moluccan cockatoo and the Rodriques fruit bat. The Dublin Zoo has come a long way and now is the habitat of nearly all the different animals found in different parts of the world. From the moment you set your foot in the zoo you would feel as if the rhino hippo elephant and the lions all await your arrival in their home and are eager to share their life and daily adventures with you. With the wildlike facilities provided by the zoo authorities the animals are complete at home in their surroundings.

The zoo has education programs as well enlightening all the viewers on the extinction of wild life and the need to take some action regarding it. The education programs are held on two levels; informal and formal. The informal education includes the signs around the zoo; keepers answer questions and tell visitors a little more about the animals. Keeping the animals in naturalistic enclosures that prompt the natural behaviours visitors like to watch and learn about. People learn whilst having fun.

The formal education programme uses the zoo as a resource to teach both students and adults. Formal sessions for schools are structured around the Primary and Secondary school syllabus and topics include genetics art rainforests and conservation.

The Education Department also provides a range of activity based learning programmes summer camps workshops and activity days. For adults there are a range of lectures and an active retirement programme.

A visit to this haven is a guaranteed treat for all the visitors. So why not come and spend some time with the animals who share our world.



Dubglinia Exhibition
Date: 4th Aug 2010

Since its opening in 1993 Dublina has been on top of the list when it comes to Dublin's most popular tourist attraction. It allows the visitors to step back in time to the medieval city. Located in the heart of the city housed in a beautiful Victorian NeoGothic style building Dublina is undoubtedly the premier tourist spot. Dublina has now expanded to include the Viking world where an exhibition awaits you revealing the amazing facts behind the myths of the Vikings.

Dublinia is a unique venue for corporate entertainment. Now fully restored the sweeping staircase Gothic arches and magnificent stained glass windows provide the perfect backdrop for your event. Formerly the Synod Hall of the Church of Ireland the Great Hall pictured here still bears some of the hallmarks of it's past including the Recorders gallery. The Great Hall accommodates up to 150 guests for a seated meal and up to 200 for a buffet.

As part of the exhibition Dublinia is delighted to have on loan some of the National Museum of Ireland's collection of artifacts from the Wood Quay excavations. Dublinia now features a new interactive archaeology room where school groups can learn about the work of archaeologists with specific reference to excavations at nearby Wood Quay. There are two elements to the workshop digging and drawing and students will learn about the importance of recording archaeological tools and dating methods contextualized by the location of Dublinia itself in the heart of the medieval town. The workshops last approximately 3040 minutes and all materials are provided.

The building occupied by Dublinia served as the Synod Hall of the Church of Ireland from 1875 to 1983. A bridge links this building to Christ Church Cathedral. The Synod Hall and bridge were built in the 1870's as part of major restoration work being carried out on Christ Church Cathedral. The restoration programme was funded by Henry Roe the distiller. The Synod Hall is built in the Gothic Revivalist style enjoyed by Victorians. The chief Gothic motifs are pointed arches doorways and windows. The Synod Hall stands off the site of the 12th century Church of St.Michael the original tower of which is incorporated into the building.

Opening Times

Dublinia is open daily except 24th 25th and 26th December.
April September
10am5pm daily.
October March:
(MonSat) 11am4pm
(Sun/Bank Hol) 10am 4.30pm

Admission Prices

Adult: 5.75
Child: 4.25
Senior Citizen: 4.50
Student: 4.50
Family Ticket: 15.00 (2 x adults and 2 x children) Additional children :1.90
Under 5's are free

School Visits

Special rates are available for school groups and teachers are admitted free of charge. A Teacher's Resource Pack is available to all teachers booking a group visit. For further information on the Education Service at Dublinia contact 016794611 or email:curator@dublinia.ie.

Group Bookings

Guided tours are available to prebooked groups and special rates apply: Please contact 016794611 or email: marketing@dublinia.ie



The National Museum of Ireland
Date: 4th Aug 2007

As well as the general revival of nationalism in which the Gaelic League G.A.A. and Republican movement were key. Personal stories of prominent figures in the events and movements of the time such as P. H. Pearse James Connolly and Countess Markievicz will be an important element. The exhibition will also describe the main events of Easter Week outlining the locations of the garrisons and incorporating personal accounts of the weeks events as well as biographical details about the leaders. The Proclamation as read by Pearse outside the G.P.O. on Easter Monday will occupy a centrally important position.

1916 Rising Commemorative Exhibition Following the Rising the change in public opinion which came to be largely in favour of the Rising and its aims was triggered by the execution of sixteen of the leaders. In the weeks following the Rising thousands of insurgents (and often bystanders) were imprisoned in Ireland or deported to English jails such as Reading and Lewes and internment camps such as Frongoch in Wales. During their imprisonment many turned to art and craftwork and the keeping of autograph books to occupy their time and to express their sense of nationality. A selection of these items will be displayed in the exhibition. A brief outline of the War of Independence and Civil War will also be incorporated.

www.museum.ie



Gaiety Theatre
Date: 4th Aug 2007

The Gaiety Theatre will close on Sunday 4th February 2007 for five months to undertake the biggest refurbishment scheme the Theatre has seen in its history. The works will include the complete rebuild of the stage to include enlargement of orchestra stage and scenery flying accommodation. Other works will include dressing room upgrades fire upgrades throughout the premises roof works and refurbishment of front of house and bar areas. It is envisaged that the fruits of these works will enable the Theatre to programme a wider repertoire of productions enhancing the cultural life of the city as well as ensuring the future of the Gaiety.

During the closure period our Box Office and Late Night Clubs will remain open and patrons can book upcoming shows by contacting 01 677 1717 or email boxoffice@gaietytheatre.com also check website at www.gaietytheatre.ie

The Gaiety Theatre in its current form was built in 1899 and opened in 1900. However it did have a life before in the shape of the Pavilion which was opened in 1893 as a large hall with a small stage at one end. The Gaiety is famed for Variety and indeed for a time during its purely commercial life played little else for the simple reason that during the period in question no other form of live stage entertainment had a prospect of breaking even financially. However when possible the Gaiety has catered for as many interests as possible variety pantomime drama opera musicals ballet orchestra.

The Gaiety has always reflected the vogue in popular entertainment. Serving most immediately the county town of Ayrshire and its surrounding area the Gaiety drew audiences from much farther afield. The theatre is currently a thriving centre for the performing arts and hosts all sorts of events both professional and amateur. Bar serves till late!

www.gaietytheatre.net



Trinity College Dublin
Date: 1st Mar 2006

Walk around the beautiful surrounds of the 16th century University. Such famous attractions as the Book of Kells can be found here.

www.tcd.ie



The National Gallery of Ireland
Posted: 1st Mar 2006

Home to Ireland's collection of Irish and wider European art.
Admission and tours are free!



Dublin Castle
Date: 1st Mar 2006

Take a tour of the thirteenth century castle, located on the site of an ancient Viking fortress.

www.dublincastle.ie



St Stephen's Green
Date: 1st Mar 2006

Relax after a busy day's shopping in this beautiful public park.