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It’s one of those essential things which makes a holiday experience reach another level. If you don’t know where to go, or what’s on the menu, you will struggle to get the best out of your precious time. That’s why we have compiled The Dublin Tourist Guide, a comprehensive and useful insiders-guide for all things Dublin. As Dublin’s premier tourist guide the aim is to reveal Dublin’s little secrets alongside covering the more well-known landmarks.

4 - What to See and Do Telling you where to go

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Now into May, Dublin is finally beginning to show glimpses of its great summer self. The city is starting to come alive with a plethora of intriguing festivals and events. In this edition of The Dublin Tourist Guide you’ll find detailed information on two of them; The Dublin Dance Festival, and The Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, as well as a full list of other happenings, which are detailed in our Listings section. Enjoy the craic! Peter

12 - Where to Drink Traditional landmarks and hidden gems 18 - Dublin Dance Festival Your guide to this year’s festivities

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20 - Map 22 - Where to Shop Plenty to choose from 28 - Where to Eat Dublin’s culinary treats 36 - Museum Guide What’s on

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38 - Listings What to do this month 44 - Dublin Gay Theatre Festival ‘Drama, Drama, Drama’ 46 - Trad The best pubs for ceoil agus craic.

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Dublin Writers Festival 20–26 May 2013 Angels and Demons:: Divisive personalities abound at this year’s Dublin Writers Festival. If you’re the combative sort, you’ll find plenty of verbal scraps to be had at Dan Brown and Caitlin Moran’s talks. The less choleric amongst you have plenty of other highlights to look forward to, including genial man who stares at goats Jon Ronson (whose most recent screenplay, Frank is currently being directed by Lenny Abrahamson) and Bosnian genius Aleksandar Hemon. www.dublinwritersfestival.com

Houricans is a well known family run pub. Showing all live sporting All Sporting live onarethe Big Screen events on our bigevents screen. Lunches served from 12pm to 2.30pm daily call in and sample our homemade menu. This served untilfor2pm Daily traditional Food establishment is a must pre and post drinks if your attending the National Concert Hall. Whatever your request drop Call nowa great to book your Christmas party by have pint and one of our famous toasties.

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The Old Jameson Distillery

Christchurch Cathedral

The Old Jameson Distillery is the fount of the real ‘water of life’ in Dublin. An important and fascinating landmark in the history of the city, the old Distillery will give you a chance to put your taste buds to the test and prove you know your whiskey from your scotch. Offering guided tours daily with a choice of bars to sample a Jemmie, lunch is also served from the mezzanine restaurant.

Step back into history with a visit to Christ Church Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest and most loved buildings. It has been at the centre of Dublin life for nearly 1000 years, first established by Norse King, Sitriuc Silkenbeard c. 1030, rebuilt by the Normans. The stunning gothic naves sits on top of its twelfth century crypt, one of Dublin’s oldest structures, which also houses the exhibitions, a must see for visitors with guided tours, belfry tours and a beautiful café and gift shop.

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Malahide Castle & Gardens

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This magnificent 12th century castle is set in 260 acres of land and is one of the oldest castles in Ireland. It has been home to the Talbot family for nearly 800 years. Located on Dublin’s North coast just 13KM from the city centre and on the DART line. Today friendly guides and a brand new interactive exhibition help you explore its rich history and interior. Visit the Oak Room, Small and Great Drawing Rooms and the Great Hall before heading to the Walled Garden, home to some of the world’s rarest plants. A new gift shop and Avoca foodhall, café and retail store complete this enchanting daytrip. Open daily 9.30am-5pm. Last guided tour of Castle 4.30pm. Book online at

It’s been in St. James Gate since 1759, and potential natural disasters aside, it’ll be there for the rest of eternity. The cheapest lease in town, you’ll smell the country’s alcoholbrewing institution a mile off - you can see the black stuff being born yourself in the tourist-friendly Storehouse.

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Good Days Start at Night. Alchemy Nightclub & Venue is the perfect place to party the night away in Dublin City Centre. The club opens every Friday & Saturday playing the best in Chart, RnB & Club Classics. Open from 11pm til Late.

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Guided tours of the Stud • Horse Museum • Newborn foals to see in spring Meet our Living Legends; Beef or Salmon, Kicking King, Moscow Flyer & Vintage Crop World Famous Japanese Gardens • Walk St. Fiachra’s Garden • Children’s Playground n VIP Tables •Available n Coach Exclusive Gift Shop and Restaurant Picnic Area • Free / Car ParkMembership Open 7 Days a weekn9.30am - 5pm from Friday 1st February to 17th November Available for Private Bookings Located 30 miles south of Dublin in Kildare. Off the M7, Exit 13 onto the R415

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The Porterhouse The Porterhouse in Temple Bar opened in 1996 as Dublin’s first microbrewery. Brewing three stouts, three lagers and three ales in the tiny brewery created much demand for the brews and lead to the growth of the craft beer market. The Porterhouse are widely recognised as having pioneered the craft brew scene in Ireland which has led to the opening of several craft breweries around the country. The Porterhouse is proud to announce that their Plain Porter has been awarded the gold medal by the Brewing Industry International Awards in 2012, the second time it has received this prestigious accolade. 16-18 Parliament Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 01 679 8847 porterhousebrewco.com Fb: Porterhouse-Brewing-Company @Porterhousebars

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Mulligans

The Foggy Dew

A classic post-office haunt if ever there was one, barely hidden just between Grafton Street and Nassau Street, the Duke is one of the best places in Dublin to indulge yourself with that well-earned pint of a Friday (or indeed any) evening. Combining a prime location with all the fundamentals - plenty of comfy seats, wholesome carvery grub and honest pints - let The Duke be the recipient of your blown-off steam.

One of the city’s most adored watering holes, Mulligans of Poolbeg Street was originally a shebeen before it went legit all the way back in 1782, making it amongst the oldest licensed premises in Dublin city and just a few years younger than Arthur Guinness’ famous brewery. Inside, the walls creak with the weight history and a thousand forgotten conversations long lost to the passage of time. But aside from that, it has a reputation for two things - great Guinness and great barmen. No music, no television, none of yer fancy stuff, only the essentials are present in this landmark establishment.

Situated overlooking Central Bank Square in Temple Bar (Dame Street), the Foggy Dew fuses the best aspects of a traditional Irish bar with some modern twists. This historical bar is the perfect spot for a quiet afternoon pint or alternatively a great meeting place for a night on the town. Enjoy a cool rock vibe, with the Foggy DJ (‘til late) on Saturdays and Sundays. Or check out the now famous “Live Session” with top Dublin bands from 5pm Sundays. Oh... and see the memorabilia collection... The Who, The Stones, The Beatles, Hendrix, Queen et al, it’s excellent! (Est’d 1901).

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where to drink Ashtons Ashtons is an iconic gastropub situated on the banks of the river Dodder in Clonskeagh, Dublin 6. A beautiful building with public bar and 80-seater bistro-style restaurant upstairs and a 30-seater function area downstairs. Ashtons is synonymous with excellent food and drink and enjoys a great reputation. Using only the freshest ingredients from local producers to give patrons the best experience possible. With food available 7 days a week, from brunch to carvery, a la carte or great value set menus. You can chill outside with a cocktail or in the garden by the river, or enjoy a beer from their extensive selection of Irish Craft Beers available on draft & bottle. 11 Verge Mount, Clonskeagh, Dublin 6 01 2830187 ashtonsgastropub.ie facebook: Ashtonsgastropub @BarAshtons

McDaids

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Neary’s

McDaids is, if we’re honest, the kind of place where you’d call yourself lucky if you’ve nabbed a seat early in the night. Its much cosier, shoulder-to-shoulder affair where an unbeatable Guinness is only a quick shuffle away and commenting on overheard banter is de rigeur. The perfect place for whiling a night away righting the world’s wrongs with a few close friends or quiet pint in Brendan Behan’s memory.

A pub this old is bound to have a rich and storied history - officially Ireland’s oldest pub, dating back to 1198, it can lay claim to pulling pints for Irish rebels Wolf Tone, Robert Emmet, Daniel O’Connell and Michael Collins and literary giants Joyce, Behan and Swift over the course of its life. Come and hear storytelling of old Dublin (Tues – Sun) and enjoy fine Irish music every night of the week. The Sunday Sessions of live music (3.30 – 6.30pm) are popular with tourists and locals alike!

There’s a reason that Nearys has remained so consistent over the decades - the formula works. Housed in an elegant slice of Edwardian Dublin with its old-world interior still in pride of place, the early evening buzz in Nearys is a rare sight to behold. With a crowd ranging from theatregoers and thespians from the nearby Gaiety to local suits and Grafton shoppers, Dave and his team of old-school barmen will take care of all your needs.

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The Hole In The Wall One of Dublin’s most iconic pubs, McCaffrey’s The Hole in the Wall on Blackhorse Avenue has been a source of refuge as far back as 1651. In what might be seen as a departure for such a long established “traditional” bar The Hole in the Wall has been an early adopter when it comes to premium and craft beers and boasts an outstanding selection of brews which can be purchased in their off licence and consumed in the bar or restaurant for a corkage fee. As we move into spring what could be better than a stroll through the Phoenix Park and on to The Hole in the Wall for great beers and excellent food. AddressBlackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 01 838 9491 facebook.com/pages/The-Hole-In-The-Wall

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The Palace Bar

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The Twelfth Lock is a pioneering example of European café and hotel culture in Ireland, inspired by the hotels, café’s and bars of Paris and Amsterdam. A cosmopolitan space positioned in a unique environment at Castleknock Marina on the banks of the Royal Canal. The Twelfth Lock is a feast for the senses. Award winning bar food and a wide range of traditional, and craft, beers and wines are on offer in the bar, making this one of Dublin 15’s true gems. If you’re looking for a truly distinctive location to enjoy those crisp winter days then The Twelfth Lock Hotel is a find boasting a winning combination of quality affordable comfort, combined with a high quality service, all in a tranquil setting overlooking the Royal Canal. 01 860 7400 twelfthlock.com

Famous for its literary heritage, the Palace Bar is an unspoiled slice of Dublin’s erudite history. Frequented by Irish Times writers since the dawn of time, and some of the city’s most well-respected authors, the Palace is the thinking-man’s spot for a jar. Despite changes all around, the Palace remains untarnished and popular as ever.

Hogans could easily be located somewhere in the East Village of Manhattan but to say that would be an injustice to its typically Dublin crowd. The large windows look out onto flower sellers and cycle chic passersby whilst inside remains the home to the laid back people watchers, good time seekers and newspaper readers. Brunch served 1pm-4pm Sat and Sun. Relax, chill and feast in your own time at this authentic Dublin imbibing emporium situated at the heart of Dublin’s Creative Quarter. Thursday to Saturday nights you can enjoy an eclectic mix of Live DJs till late downstairs at Hogans International Beat Basement.

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Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre At the foot of Grafton Street lies the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, one of the most popular shopping centres in the city centre that is also handily serviced by both the Luas green line and a huge variety of buses to the city centre. The centre was developed from the old Dandelion Market in the mid 80s into the familiar façade we know today, along with a host of independent Irish shops and eateries. A perfect meeting spot for a day rambling in the city centre. St. Stephen’s Green West, Dublin 2 T: 01-4780888

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Think you know your scotch from your sour mash from your single grain? The Celtic Whiskey shop has a practically complete selection of whiskey brands from Ireland, Scotland and all around the world. Nestled in the heart of the city, the Celtic Whiskey Shop is a connoiseur’s paradise and indeed has become a mecca for whiskey lovers in Ireland and for visitors looking to take a slice of Ireland away with them. The staff have an encyclopaedic knowledge of whiskey and visitors will be invited to taste different whiskeys each day. The shop also provides a bumper selection of international spirits and liquers, and the sister shop next door specializes in wine.

Still stocking Dublin with the most sumptuous stationery in town, the Pen Corner’s continued existence after so many years and so many changes is a victory for romance. The Pen Corner is not only the city’s premier stockist of pens, paper, ink quills, etc but is very much a slice of older Dublin that warrants a visit (or five!).

The medieval city of Kilkenny is renowned worldwide for its heritage in the crafts industry. Over the last fifty years the family-owned Kilkenny Group currently lead by sisters Marian O'Gorman and Bernadette Kelleher Nolan, has championed Irish design and excellence throughout its ten outlets nationwide showcasing the best of Irish talent. Kilkenny stocks a range of pottery, jewellery, silverware, crystal, homewares and cosmetics that will appeal to the discerning customer searching for both originality and quality – the perfect place to pick up a memorable gift for any occasion.

12 College Green, Dublin 2 t: 01-6793641

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Mackintosh Rainwear Ltd. Mackintosh Rainwear, owned and run by designer Francis Campelli have been in the rainwear business for nearly 30 years, producing and selling high-quality garments right here in Dublin. Their shop on South William St offers a variety of classic jackets and rainwear that are never out of fashion and will never leave you wet. 46 South William Street, Dublin 2 t: 01 6088608 www.franciscampelli.com

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Greene’s Jewellers In 1908 Greene’s Jewellers opened on Aungier St and the business is now in the hands of a third generation of the Green family. In 1971 decided to create their own workshop where they started designing and manufacturing their own collections in store. Today they continue to design and make all their own jewellery. In July they transformed their shop, opening up their workshop, so that now when you visit you can see where the magic happens. Their focus still remains providing top quality jewellery at great prices, all manufactured in-house. 9 Aungier Street, Dublin 2 t: .01-4758008/ 01-4751973

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Mexican omelette with cherry tomatoes, scallion, guacamole, chorizo & sour cream €11.95

Soup of the day

€5.95

SR Frango, marinated olives

€4.50

Nachos. crispy tortilla chips with tomato salsa, jalapeno chillies,melted cheddar, guacamole & sour cream €8.95 Gambas Al Pil Pil, white wine, garlic aioli, lemon wedges

€9.95

SR Frango spicy Chicken wings, with celery & blue cheese dip

€8.95

Crispy fried calamari with tartar sauce

€7.95

Aubergine layered with roasted peppers, goat’s cheese & mixed salad

€7.95

Smoked salmon, served with cherry tomato, avocado & brown bread

€9.95

Spicy chicken marinated with bread crumbs, & sour cream

€7.95

Steamed mussels with scallion, light cream, garlic & herb

€7.95

SALADS SR Frango salad mixed leaves, avocado, cherry tomatoes, roasted pepper, orange, Red onion, balsamic dressing, steak

€13.95

Boisterous beetroot salad with shaved fennel, baby gems, radicchio, floppy lettuce, shaved parmesan and dressed in its own beetroot juice with olive oil

€11.95

Chicken caesar salad with parmesan cheese, croutons, crispy bacon

€12.95

Mexican chicken salad with spicy black beans, crispy tortilla, avocado tomato, mixed leaves, lemon dressing, coriander crème fraiche €13.95 Super food salad, rocket, shaved fennel, broccoli, beetroot, green beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, lemon dressing, avocado, organic salmon

€14.95

BURGERS All burgers are made using 8 oz of 100% Irish beef and are served with Lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, home made fries and a toasted bun Charcoal grilled & bacon

€10.95

The Italian Stallion burger, with roasted peppers, red onions, salami, mozzarella cheese & basil pesto

€13.50

Guacamole burger, with mature cheddar cheese

€12.95

Mushroom burger with herb & sour cream

€11.50

Fried free range egg burger, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese & rocket

€12.95

Cashel blue cheese burger, bacon & chutney

€12.50

Mature farmhouse cheddar cheese

€11.95

Chicken burger, with rocket, salsa, bacon, guacamole & garlic aioli

€13.50

SR Frango omelette, with sun dried tomato, black olives, green bean, rocket, Potato & parmesan

€11.50

Clonakilty black pudding, tomato, onion, pinenut

€11.95

Mushroom, with bacon, tomato & herb cream fraiche

€11.50

All Omelettes and Burgers served with homemade fries, mixed leaves

MAINS Char-grilled strip loin steak 11 oz, asparagus, roasted tomato, rocket shaved parmesan, pepper sauce & homemade fries

€21.95

Honey-glazed duck breast, with baby carrots, asparagus, & apple sauce

€17.95

Grilled salmon, with cherry tomato, mixed vegetable & lemon herb butter sauce

€18.95

Pan fried seabass, with baby potato, cherry tomato, mussels, calamari prawns & in its own seabass sauce €17.95 Grilled lamb chop, with mixed salad & mint sauce

€17.50

Double cut pork chop with cabbage, mash potato & chutney

€16.95

Wild mushroom risotto, with parmesan shavings, lemon and tarragon dressing €13.50 Tradition spicy Mexican Fajitas, marinated in Mexican spices, cooked with peppers & onions , sizzling and served with salsa, guacamole & sour cream. Your choice of chicken, beef, prawns

SIDE DISHES Homemade fries

€2.95

Potatoes salad

€3.50

Mixed salad

€2.95

Basket of bread

€1.50

Sautéed spinach

€3.50

All meats, poultry & fish used are sourced from Irish suppliers, are of Irish origin & are fully traceable from farm to fork. Also where possible all other ingredients are of Irish origin.

DESSERTS Cheese cakes with mixed fruit, chocolate sauce

€5.50

Chocolate brownie with vanilla Ice cream

€5.50

Fruits salad

€5.00

Banana splits with vanilla, chocolate sauce

€5.50

Selection of ice cream

€4.50

PASTA Spaghetti, with basil pesto, sun dried tomato, fine beans, pinenuts & parmesan €11.95 Linguine, courgette, broccoli, creamy sauce, pancetta & parmesan cheese

€13.95

Rigatoni, pork, cherry tomato, black olives, tomato sauce & parmesan cheese

€13.95

Spaghetti seafood, mussels, calamari, prawns & spicy tomato

€14.95

OMELETTES 3 egg omelette

€8.95

baby spinach with feta cheese & toasted almonds

€9.99

Cheddar bacon & tomato

€17.95

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77 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, T: +01 4758399

where to eat

Pasta Fresca

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Dax

New restaurants come and go, but Pasta Fresca has remained more than a neighbourhood favourite for 27 years. Just off Grafton Street, directly behind the Gaiety - an ideal spot for a speedy or leisurely lunch, pre- or posttheatre supper, dinner with friends or lazy Sunday dining. Real, delicious Italian food (with fresh pasta a speciality) can be enjoyed in a disarmingly sophisticated environment, where professionals and families dine without fuss and budgets can be kept with ease. A reputation for genuine hospitality with a commitment to superior service has earned Pasta Fresca its position as Dublin’s leading Italian restaurant and with the addition of their new Prosecco and Cocktail Bar, word is spreading amongst those in the know that this is the new spot for a fashionable cocktail.

A stunning destination for lovers of food, wine and beer. In a 200 year old tobacco and wine warehouse, ely bar & brasserie offers everything from a relaxed family dinner, pre-theatre menus, private dining rooms and after work drinks. The classic bar and brasserie menu reflects the best of seasonal Irish produce – organic where possible, with all meats sourced through the family farm in The Burren, Co Clare.

Ideally located in the heart of Dublin City, Dax is an award-winning restaurant that is now one of Ireland’s premier food destinations. Lunch is served from 12.30pm to 2.15pm. At Dax they understand that many of you are under time constraints, so they guarantee fast service without compromising the quality of the food. Dinner is served from 6pm to 10.30pm. They offer Pre-Theatre and A La Carte Menus and guarantee to use only the freshest of seasonal produce, ensuring a healthy fine dining experience.

IFSC, Dublin 1 01 672 0010 www.elywinebar.com

23 Pembroke Street, Dublin 2 t: 01 6761494

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Bloom Brasserie

Darwins

Bang Restaurant

A new venture by one of Ireland’s best known and most successful chefs, Dylan McGrath - Fade St Social has 3 carnations under one roof. The Restaurant is comfortable and bright – open for lunch and dinner each night. The food is based around the ethos of home-grown and super fresh produce. The Gastro Bar takes a less formal approach. There is a tapas menu available and an extensive wine and cocktail list. The last part of Fade St Social is the Bar & Wintergarden. Here you will find a relaxed atmosphere, and extensive list of world beers, ciders and ales. Cocktails and wine are also available. This is an exciting addition for socialisers in the city, and only 2 minutes from Grafton St.

Bloom Brasserie is a restaurant with lofty ambitions. Well versed in the traditions of French cuisine, Bloom’s offers up accessible cuisine that accentuates their quality local ingredients. Head chef Pól Ó hÉannraich has lovingly assembled a menu that sees Angus Beef carpaccio alongside Caramelised King Scallops, and Roast Seabass. All dishes are freshly prepared and cooked to perfection.

Winning the Best Steak In Dublin Award is no mean feat - Darwins in-house butchers guarantee the high quality and freshness of its meat, the backbone of its reputation as one of Dublin’s best restaurants. On top of an also exemplary seafood menu, there is variety for vegetarians in Darwins intimate Aungier Street premises.

Newly refurbished, Bang restaurant is stylish and relaxed with a great city centre buzz. Passionate about food, menus are changed regularly and always reflect what is freshest and seasonal. There’s lots of choice available at Bang – from the good value pre-theatre menu to Taste of Bang, a popular seven course, tasting menu and Afternoon Tea at Bang. With a fabulous private room that seats up to 40 guests, it remains one of the city’s favourite Private Dining venues. Open 7 days a week.

Fade Street, Dublin 2 01 604 0066 info@fadestreetsocial.com

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museum watch

Jeanie Johnston Museum Jeanie Johnston Museum

The Jewish Museum

Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre

Jeanie Johnston is docked at Custom House Quay in Dublin’s city centre and is an accurate replica of the original ship which sailed between Tralee in Co. Kerry and North America between 1847 and 1855. The ship is open for visitors with guided tours being conducted daily. A step aboard the Jeanie Johnston is a step towards understanding the daunting experience of the millions of people who crossed the Atlantic seeking survival and hope in the “New World” of North America. Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, 01 4730111, www.jeaniejohnston.ie

The Irish Jewish Museum stands on the site of Dublin’s Walworth Road Synagogue, which was once in the heartland of “Little Jerusalem,” the densely populated Jewish enclave off the South Circular Road. The Museum represents not just cultural, historical and sentimental importance for the Jewish Community and the Irish public, but plays an important educational role by being a window for the wider public into the Jewish life. 3 Walworth Road , South Circular Road, Dublin 8. 085 706 7357, www.jewishireland.org.

Explore the early Church & Graveyard, dedicated to St Begnet, examine the features of the fortified town house/castle: barrel vaulted ceiling, machicolation, murder hole, garderobe, warder’s walk & battlements, experience live theatre or examine Dalkey’s literary connections in the Writers’ Gallery. Castle Street, Dalkey, Co. Dublin 01 2858366, www.dalkeycastle.com

e3 The National Maritime Museum of Ireland Located in the former Mariners’ Church in Haigh Terrace, Dún Laoghaire, this historic edifice was built in 1837. A reminder of the Church’s history can still be seen in the west gallery. On either side of the gallery’s stained glass windows can be seen the Prisoner’s docks were those under punishment aboard ship could be kept under guard while still attending Sunday service Old Mariners Church, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire 01 280 0969, www.mariner.ie

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c6 The Irish Traditional Music Archive The Irish Traditional Music Archive – Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann – is a national reference archive and resource centre for the traditional song, instrumental music and dance of Ireland. It is a public not-for-profit facility which is open, free of charge, to anyone with an interest in the contemporary and historical artforms of Irish traditional music. 73 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 01 661 9699

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The National Transport Museum Located in the Heritage Depot, Howth Demesne, 60 out of the 100 vehicles currently in Howth are on display, and others can be inspected by prior arrangement. The oldest items date from 1883, the newest 1984, Heritage Depot, Howth Demesne, Howth, Dublin 13. 01 832 0427, www.nationaltransportmuseum.org

The Museum of Vintage Radio The ‘Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy’ Museum of vintage radio, located in the Martello Tower houses a fine collection of exhibits chronicling the history of telecommunications from the 1840s to date. There are many examples of early Morse equipment, gramophones, crystal sets, valve radios and other pieces of equipment. Martello Tower, Howth 086 815 4189

The Dublin Writers Museum At the Writers Museum, Dublin’s literary celebrities from the past three hundred years are brought to life through their books, letters, portraits and personal items. Temporary exhibitions, lunchtime theatre, and a specialist bookshop explore Dublin’s rich literary festival. 18 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 01 872 2077, www.writersmuseum.com

The Little Museum of Dublin

d3 The National Leprechaun Museum Based in the heart of Dublin, the museum is a national cultural entertainment centre that will take you deep into Irish and Celtic culture to discover what really lies behind the well-known tales of Irish cultural icons - leprechauns, rainbows and pots of gold. Jervis Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. 01 873 3899, www.leprechaunmuseum.ie

National Museum of Decorative Arts and History Irish haute couture garments, furniture, silver, jewellery, ceramics, and exhibitions exploring Irish military history, including the 1916 Easter Rising. Benburb Street Dublin 7 01 677 7444, www.museum.ie

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The Little Museum of Dublin

Dublinia: Viking and Medieval Dublin

The Little Museum of Dublin tells the story of Ireland’s capital city in the 20th Century. This new non-profit museum was formally opened by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Andrew Montague, in October 2011. The collection boasts over 400 artefacts, reflecting the generosity of ordinary Dubliners, as well as many cultural institutions and local luminaries. 15 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 01 661 1000, www.littlemuseum.ie

James Joyce House of The Dead Located in the city centre, this is where Joyce set his famous story, “The Dead”. Director John Huston located his film of the story here. You can take one of the daily tours or rent the house for any event, party, business meeting, wedding, dinner or wake. 15 Usher’s Island, Dublin 8 086 1579546, www.jamesjoycehouse.com

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There are three exhibitions in Dublinia where you will see Dublin city from a new perspective. Come away knowing more about the citizens of Dublin throughout the ages and share in their experiences. These exhibitions based on Dublin allow the visitor to interact with the exhibition itself allowing all ages to engage, learn and share. St. Michael’s Hill, Christchurch, Dublin 8 01 679 4611, www.dublinia.ie

The James Joyce Centre is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the work of James Joyce, perhaps the greatest writer in English literature. With the generous support of the National Library of Ireland, the Joyce Centre is the permanent home to highlights from the Library’s 2004-2006 landmark James Joyce and Ulysses exhibition. 35 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1 01 878 8547, www.jamesjoyce.ie

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National Museum of Archaeology and History

The Pearse Museum

The archaeological collection is the primary repository of ancient Irish artefacts and an indispensable source for researchers into the development of Irish civilization from prehistoric times until the end of the Middle Ages and beyond. The period covered by the exhibitions extends from the Mesolithic through to the end of the medieval period, and includes internationally known treasures such as the Ardagh Chalice, Tara Brooch and Derrynaflan Hoard. Kildare St Dublin 2, Co. Dublin 01 677 7444, www.museum.ie

The House played a central role in the Irish language movement and Pearse was a significant figure within the literary revival. Much of the planning for the 1916 Rising took place within its walls and Pearse left the house on Easter Monday 1916 to lead the Rising. The Museum gives a sense of the wider context in which the turbulent events of the early 20th Century in Ireland unfolded. Heritage Island, 27 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 01 775 3870, www.heritageisland.com

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UPSTAGE The Deal Draiocht €18, 8pm Fri 3rd May – Sat 4th May The Deal is a Black Comedy/ Rural Farce based around the lives of the McQuirk brothers. Dublin Gay Theatre Festival Various Mon 6th May – Sun 19th May Celebrating the contribution of gay people to theatre, past and present. What the Body Does Not Remember The Abbey €20 – 35, 7:30 Thurs 16th – Sat 18th May This first work from Wim Vandekeybus and Ultima Vez created a new landscape for dance. Drum Belly The Abbey €13-40, 7:30 Sun 5th May- Sat 11th May Hold tight as this edgy new thriller draws you deep into New York City’s gritty underworld. Meet the Makers: Ultima Vez The Abbey Free/ booking essential, 8:40 Friday 17th May Join members of Ultima Vez in conversation with Gavin Quinn, Co-Director of Pan Pan Theatre. Dublin Dance Festival: RePresenting Ireland The Abbey €15, 6pm Fri 17th – Sat 18th May Re-Presenting Ireland is the primary platform for Irish and Ireland-based choreographers and companies to introduce their work to international presenters and local audiences. Broadening Project Arts Centre €14, 8:15pm Tues 30th April – Sat 11th May Based on the Stanford Prison Experiments of the 1970’s, Broadening challenges the relationship between those who have authority and those who allow them to have it. Songs of Grievance and Hope Project Arts Centre 10, 8pm Tues 7th –Thurs 9th May In a moving stage performance, The Spectacle testifies in song, pictures, movement and words that what’s happening is wrong, that we are resisting and that there is always hope. Dublin Dance Festival Project Arts Centre Fri 14-Wed 26th May Dublin Dance Festival returns to Project Arts Centre with an exciting line up for 2013. For more information, visit the festival website dublindancefestival.ie The Lesson Project Arts Centre €12-14, 8:15pm Tues 14th- Sat 18th May Written in 1951 by Eugene Ionesco (Rhinoceros, The Chairs) The Lesson is a classic of absurdist theatre. This dark classroom comedy asks us to question everything, and believe nothing… or does it?

U-R-HAMLET-TOO Project Arts Centre €10-15, 8:15pm Tues 28th May – Sat 1st June Using Shakespeare’s Hamlet as a starting point, U-R-HAMLET-TOO sets out to investigate humanity, showing the art that exists inside us all, the impossibility of knowing all that we could be and the beauty of being broken. Man of Valour Project Arts Centre €16-22, 8pm Tues 28th May – Sat 8th June Farrell Blinks is an office drone. His imagined heroic adventures offer violent release from the pressures and boredom of his ordinary life - until one day his past comes knocking, and the border between fantasy and reality begins to blur. Kiss Me And You’ll See How Important I Am Project Arts Centre €10, 8:15pm Tues 4-Sat 8th June Spend an evening in the lives of four people searching for themselves in the madness of the world around them. Solpadeine Is My Boyfriend Project Arts Centre €12-14, 8:15pm Sat 11-Wed 15th June Solpadeine is My Boyfriend is about change. It’s more than a hair cut or going to college. It’s the changes you can’t control, can’t come back from, like growing up, emigrating, and that moment you realise: you’re not who you thought you were going to be when you wrote about it in 3rd class. Tuesdays With Morrie The Gaiety Theatre €20, 7:30pm Mon 13- Sat18th May Autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven by his career. Birdsong The Gaiety Theatre €22.50, 7:30pm Tues 28th May – Sat1st June In pre-war France, young Englishman Stephen Wraysford embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with his host’s wife, Isabelle Azaire. Mrs. Warren’s Profession Gate Theatre €15-35, 7:30pm Wed 1- Sat 11th May Gripping, moving and devilishly witty, Bernard Shaw’s verbal mastery sparkles as he examines the complex relationship between mother and daughter, while offering an astute view of the corruption at the heart of Victorian society. Bankers The New Theatre Mon Apr 29th – Sat May 11th €12-15, 7.30 pm A well-known banker, a CEO, wakes up to find himself blindfolded and bound. His wife and his sixteen year old daughter are in the same position. Then the kidnapper enters: quiet, determined, organised. This is no spur-of-the-moment action. They are in a small disused theatre which he has soundproofed.

And he has a plan... Feck Off Crows The New Theatre Sat May 4th Free, 2.30pm Feck Off Crows follows the fortunes of two Nuns who discover crows in their back garden during the War Of Independence. Making Lemonade The New Theatre Mon May 13th – Sat May 18th €12-15, 7.30pm Desperate to hold on to his Friday routine, Blade tries to cheat an oncoming current of chaos. Blinded by his own ferocity the laws of cause and effect come into play... and now life is determined by his carnage. Overtime The New Theatre Mon May 20th – Sat Jun 1st €12-15, 7.30pm John is having a bad night. Fact is, he’s been having a bad year. Pulling in extra shifts, staying late, in the office 24/7... But the work just keeps piling up and the job is getting tougher and tougher. And all the while that voice is telling him that maybe it’s him. Maybe he’s just not good enough. Eternal Rising of the Sun The Pavillion Theatre €14-18, 8pm Thurs 9th May Meet Gina Devine. She’s hopeless… a hopeless dreamer: fame, fortune, and water fights with Michael Jackson – a chance to flee her formidable past. She wants to soar… to fly… to dance. But Gina is hopeless, as everyone knows. Oliver Reed – Wild Thing The Mermaid Arts Centre €18, 8pm Fri 24th May In this blistering, and often hilarious, solo show, join legendary hellraiser Oliver Reed as he knocks back a few drinks and shares his incredible life story. Animal Civic Theatre €10, 8:15pm Wed 1-Sat 4th May Following a diverse group of teenagers ‘Animal’ takes a look at the challenges they face and the impact that social media and the development of new technologies has had on their lives. Factory Girls Civic Theatre €16-20, 8pm Wed 15th- Sat 18th May The Factory Girls tells the story of five women facing the threat of redundancy, who stage a lock-in in a shirt factory in Co. Donegal when faced with losing their jobs. Goodnight Alice Civic Theatre €12-15, 8:15pm Mon 20-Sat 25th May A bittersweet comedy portraying the adventures and misadventures of two inner city Dublin sisters, Alice and Rose as they face life’s challenges together with hilarious results. Evita Civic Theatre €17-19, 8pm

Dublin Dance Festival 14—26 May 2013

Mon, April 1st Olly Murs After-Party The Dragon, Georges St 10pm, Free DJ Lee on music duties with all your favourite pop tunes and a few oldies Wed, 3rd April Gay Book Club Outhouse, Capel St 8pm, Free Gay-friendly book club Mon, April 15th Crush Girl Club The Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey St €5 before 12 am, €10 after Ladies night Sat, 20th April Filmqlub New Theatre, Essex St. 2.30pm, €8 Screening of Young Man with a Horm Sat, 27th April Dining Out Club Tea Room Restaurant, The Clarence Hotel, 6-8 Wellington Quay 7pm, €65 Celebrating its 11th birthday with a 4 course meal Mondays All Spirits and Long Necks €4 The George, Georges St Open from 2pm, Free Drink promotions Dolly Does Dragon The Dragon, Georges St 10pm, Free Hot Boys, Hot Tunes and a Luke Warm Drag Queen. Tuesdays Camp Classics The George, Georges St Until 2.30am, Free Playing all the camp classics from 60’s 70’s 80’s and 90’s Tuesday Karaoke The Front Lounge, 33-34 Parliament St 10.30pm, DJ from 9pm, Free Karaoke with Aprils Casting Couch Glitz Sin Nightclub, Templebar 10.30pm, Free With host Regina and DJs Wednesdays BeLonG To Parliament House, 13 Parliament St 7.30pm-9.30pm A social space for LGBT young people aged 18 - 23 Pints and Chats The Panti Bar, 7-8 Capel St 8pm, Free Relax and unwind over a drink Thursday ThurstyThursdays The George, Georges St From 9pm, Free Nonstop pop hits from all the great decades past and present Two for One Cocktails. The Front Lounge, 33-34 Parliament St 8pm, Free Drinks promotions

Friday Glitterbomb The George, Georges St Free before 10pm, €5 from10-12 With host David ‘D-pole’ War Andrews Lane Theatre, Andrews Lane 11pm, €5 until 12am, €10 after DJs and plenty of war paint Front Lounge DJ The Front Lounge, 33-34 Parliament St 10pm, Free Funktastic disco DJ Steobear The Panti Bar, 7-8 Capel St 10pm, Free Eclectic mix of weekend sounds and drinks promotions Crush The Grand Social 11pm, Free Girls club once on the third Friday of each month Saturday Saturgays and Beauty Spot Karaoke The George, Georges St Free before 11pm, €10 after Veda hosts a weekly karaoke contest The Panti Show The Panti Bar, 7-8 Capel St 10pm, Free A show involving high drama and low humour Dragged Up The Dragon, 64/65 South Great Georges St 10pm, Free Drinks promotions before 11pm Front Lounge DJ The Front Lounge, 33-34 Parliament St 10pm, Free Funktastic disco Mother, Copper Alley, Exchange St 11pm, €10 Back to basics with a retro and modern synth-pop dancefloor Sunday Bingo with Shirley Templebar The George, Georges St Free before 10pm, €5 after The original, longest-running and best-known show on the Irish gay scene. Popcorn Panti’s Tea Dance The Panti Bar, 7-8 Capel St 3pm, Free A gay ole “tea dance” with Panti on the decks

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Mon 20- Sat 25th May Evita ia a musical with music by Andrew lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. It is about the life of Argentine political leader, Eva Peron. The story follow’s her early life, rise to power, corruption, charity work and eventual death. Lean On Me Civic Theatre €10-15, 8:15 Tues 28th-Thurs 30th May Play centering around five participants and Paula the facilitator of a weekly support group for people dealing with various mental health issues. Proceeds in aid of “Suicide or Survive” (S.O.S.) The Man in the Woman’s Shoes Axis Theatre Ballymun €10, 1pm Thurs 9th May It’s October 1978, Autumn is closing in and Pat Farnon has ‘some business’ to do in town. Follow Pat as he walks the 5 miles from his wee white cottage to town and back again and the marvels that he meets along the way. Molly Sweeney Axis Theatre Ballymun €12-15, 8pm Thurs 16th- Sat 18th May Set in the fictional Donegal village of Ballybeg, where Brian Friel set many of his plays including ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’, ‘Molly Sweeney’ tells the story of a contented visually impaired lady who is coerced by her idealistic husband and her down at heels doctor to have a risky operation to have her sight restored only to realise that her contentment has been jeopardised Forgotten Axis Theatre Ballymun €15-18, 8pm Wed 29-Thurs 30th May ‘Forgotten’ is a captivating solo piece of theatre written and performed by Pat Kinevane. The play portrays four characters, between the ages of 80-100 years old, who reside in care facilities and retirement homes. The Great Gatsby Draoicht €16, 8:15pm Fri 10- Sat 11 May This is a classic fable – of America, of the breathtaking glamour and decadent excess of the Jazz Age, of enchantment and illusions, of a world where love and dreams are pursued and betrayed. Eternal Rising of the Sun Draoicht €14-18, 8:15pm Thurs 23- Fri 24th May Meet Gina Devine. She’s hopeless… a hopeless dreamer: fame, fortune, and water fights with Michael Jackson – a chance to flee her formidable past. She wants to soar… to fly… to dance. But Gina is hopeless, as everyone knows. The Man in the Woman’s Shoes Draoicht €12-16, 8:15pm Fri 17- Sat 18th May It’s October 1978, Autumn is closing in and Pat Farnon has ‘some business’ to do in town. Follow Pat as he walks the 5 miles from his wee white cottage to town and back again and the marvels that he meets along the way.

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Hendricks Gin, topped with Schweppes tonic water and served with a slice of cucumber in a Hendricks cup

Bellini:

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Strawberry Bellini:

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Negroni:

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Minestrone di Verdure

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Bruschetta al Pomodoro

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Mozzarella alla Caprese

€8.90

Italian classic vegetables soup.

Italian classic: tomato, bruschetta and basil served with greens.

Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella cheese, fresh plum tomatoes on the vine and basil.

Lasagna Bolognese

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€14.90

Traditional Italian Lasagna with “Bolognese” sauce served with fries.

Spaghetti alla Carrettiera €14.90 Spaghetti with fresh tuna, pancetta, capers, black olives and rich tomato sauce Tagliatelle aila Bolognese

€13.90

Tortelli di Ricotta e Spinaci

€13.90

Tagliatelle with “Bolognese* sauce.

Italian classic: tortelli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese served with tomato sauce and a touch of cream.

Tortelloni ai Porcini e Olio al Tartufo €14.90

Large Tortelli filled with Porcini mushrooms served with creamy sauce, rocket salad, cherry tomatoes and white truffle oil Paccheri al ragu’ di pesca Large Maccheroni with fish ragout

€16.90

Linguine alla pescatora Linguini Seafood

€18.90

Risotto alla Pescatora Seafood (Calamari, Mussels and king prawns)

€18.90

Spiedino di Manzo e Salsiccia

€21.90

Gnocchi di patate al Gorgonzola e Spinaci €9.90 Potato dumplings with Gorgonzola cheese “Dolcelatte” and baby-spinach.

€11.90

** Vitello Tonnato

Vitello tonnato is a well-known Italian dish of cold, sliced veal covered with a creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce that has been flavoured with tuna. It is served chilled or at room temperature, generally in the summertime, as the main course of an Italian meal or as "anexceedingly elegant antipasto for an elaborate dinner. It is also popular in Argentina, where itis known as vitel toné, and considered a traditional winter-Christmas dish.

Skewer of 100% Irish fillet of beef and Italian sausage served with potatoes and mix salad.

Spiedino di Pollo alla Mediterranea

€15.90

Skewer of chicken and vegetables served with potatoes and mixed salad.

Petto di Pollo ai Funghi €15.90 Chicken medallions with mushrooms served with roasted potatoes.

Margherita €9.95/€11.95 Pacinoʼs tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Buffalo Mozzarella and basil. Diavola €10.95/€12.95 Pacinoʼs tomato sauce, grated Mozzarella cheese, Buffalo Mozzarella cheese, spicy Italian pepperoni and basil. Napoletana €10.95/€12.95 Pacinoʼs tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Buffalo Mozzarella, anchovis, capers, black olives and basil. Prosciutto e Funghi €10.95/€12.95 Pacinoʼs tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Italian cooked ham and mixed mushrooms. Pizza Parma €12.95/€14.95 Pacinoʼs tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Buffalo Mozzarella, Parma ham and basil. Michelangelo €12.95/€14.95 Pacinoʼs tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Buffalo Mozzarella, Italian pepperoni, caramelised red onions, goat cheese and basil pesto. Pizza Pacino €12.95/€14.95 Pacinoʼs tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Buffalo Mozzarella, Italian cooked ham, black olives, red pepper, mushrooms, Italian pepperoni and basil. Pizza Capricciosa €12.95/€14.95 Pacinoʼs tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Buffalo Mozzarella, Italian cooked ham, black olives, mushrooms, egg and artichokes.

Capesante al Parma

€12.90

Antipasto allʼItaliana

€12.90

Costolette di Agnello alla Griglia €18.90 Grilled lamb chops served with rocket salad and potatoes.

Pizza Mediterranea €12.95/€14.95 Pacinoʼs tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Buffalo Mozzarella, grilled vegetables and basil.

Antipasto Mediterraneo

€10.90

Carpaccio di Tonno

€11.90

Filetto di Salmone al Forno con Pomodorini e Verdure Grigliate €15.90 Roasted fillet of salmon served with rocket, cherry tomatoes and potatoes.

Pizza Jalapeño €12.95/€14.95 Pacinoʼs tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Buffalo Mozzarella, Italian cooked ham, Italian pepperoni, jalapeo and basil.

Pasta, Fagioli e Salsiccia

€7.90

Veal medallions topped with Parma ham and sage served with mash potato.

€10.90

**Arrosto di maiale e lenticchie €17.90 Slow-roasted pork loin served with lentils, white truffle extra virgin olive oil and apple chutney.

Seared King scallops wrapped with Parma ham served with red wine reduction.

Selection of thinly sliced Italian cured meat, Italian cheese, grilled vegetables, sun-dried tomato pesto, olives and grilled rustic bread.

Selection of Italian cheese, grilled vegetables, sun-dried tomato pesto, olives and grilled rustic bread.

Yellow fin “Sashimi” tuna carpaccio with greens, sun-blushed tomatoes and Pecorino Romano cheese.

Traditional Italian soup. Pasta, Cannellini beans, Italian sausage, Pancetta garlic, chilli and tomato sauce.

Insalata allʼ Italiana

**Saltimbocca alla Romana con Pureʼ di Patate €17.90

Mixed salad with Mozzarella cheese, grilled vegetables, red onions capers, anchovies and black olives

Spaghetti al Pomodoro e Basilico €12.90

Spaghetti with fresh homemade tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes and basil

Penne Arrabbiata €12.90

Penne with fresh homemade tomato sauce, chilli, garlic, cherry tomatoes and flat leaf parsley.

Filetto di tonno con Pomodorini e Rucola €18.90 Grilled “Sashimi” Tuna served with rocket salad, cherry tomatoes and potatoes.

Penne Salmone e Gamberoni €14.90

Filetto di Branzino al Forno con Pomodorini e Verdure Grigliate €18.90 Roasted fillet of sea bass served with grilled vegetables, cherry tomatoes and potatoes.

Penne, Pollo e Funghi €14.90

Spiedino di Gamberoni €21.90 Skewered King Prawns served with mix salad and potatoes

Penne with salmon, King prawns, Sambuca and touch of cream Penne with chicken mushrooms and cream

Bucatini alla Carbonara €14.90

Traditional Italian Pasta Carbonara. Long pasta “Bucatini” with Pancetta, pasteurised egg yolk, black pepper and Pecorino romano.

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Pacino’s Suffolk St. Bar, Restaurant, & Venue Dublin 2 Tel: 01 6775651

€4.95 each Broccoli, French fries with homemade garlic dip, Mixed Salad, Green Leaves, Grilled Vegetables, Pacinos Mediterranean roasted potatoes

**Denotes the truly original and authentic Italian recipe. We are committed to serving only the best quality food from farm to fork. All our meat is 100% Irish and we support the best local suppliers we can find. Irish Beef – Kettyle Meats Co Fermanagh, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables daily – Matt Butler, Quality Cheese & Cured Meats – Sheridans, Fish – Kishfish Consumer Choice/Nutrition: Not only do we serve the best quality seasonal food available we also offer our customers with dietary needs a customised dish. We also have gluten free pizza and pasta for coeliac suffers. Service charge of 10% applies for parties greater than 8 person

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Bagots Hutton Wine Emporium Serving Fine Wine, Tea & Coffee Since 1829 BH Café Wine Bar, home to Dublin’s oldest wine cellar, is located on Dublin’s funky South William Street. This relaxed and cool wine emporium houses 30+ old world wines, all by the glass or bottle. Enjoy lunch in the spacious café area, check out the cellars or relax in the classically fitted wine lounge. The food menu is fresh & fun, and there are cellar tours each day. phone: +353 1 534 3956 mail: info@bagotshutton.ie tweet: @bagotshutton

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J. McNeill’s

The Irish House Party

In a former life, McNeill’s plied its trade as a one of Dublin’s most famed musical instrument shops, and a window full of banjos, bazoukis and bodhrán’s still belies that image to the world outside on Capel Street. Inside however, the place has been reborn as the home of some of Dublin most highly-regarded trad sessions with music on a nightly basis, as well as a daycent pint of plain to go with it, as you’d rightly expect.

The Irish House Party is Dublin’s unique Irish music and dance show. Having just returned from a UK and US tour where theatres in London, Chicago, Missouri and New York were sold out, The Irish House Party is a show not to be missed while in Dublin. Located at 19 Francis St, firstly you dine in our restaurant from 7pm where you will enjoy a delicious four course traditional Irish meal before enjoying an evening of top class entertainment from All Ireland champion musicians and dancers. 19 Francis Street, Christchurch, Dublin 8 t: 01 6729272

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Ned Keenan’s

Legends bar @The Arlington Temple bar

The Merry Ploughboy

Ned Keenan’s pub, which is connected to the Maple Hotel on Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 is a cosy, relaxing bar; the perfect place to sit back after a busy day exploring Dublin. Their friendly staff make Ned’s the most popular place for tourists and locals alike. Guests in our pub will enjoy a fresh pint of the finest Guinness in Ireland. Come along on a Friday or Saturday evening for their 11pm traditional music session with some of Dublin’s finest musicians. These sessions are always packed and go well into the night. Just like down the country! The Maple Hotel, 74 – 75 Lwr Gardiner St, Dublin 1 t: 01 855 5442

Legends bar offers an excellent choice of food and drink, friendly service and a variety of entertainment. Our Award Winning Celtic night Dinner and show features some of Dublin’s finest musicians and is performed every night by the highly acclaimed celtic rhythm dance troop. Guests can also avail of Private Irish dancing lessons with our professional instructors. Our very talented chefs pride themselves on their traditional Irish menu including famous Irish stew and delicious sea food served daily until 9pm. Simply email events@arlington.ie for more information or call the Hotel to book your show Lord Edward St, t: 01 670 8777 Follow us on Twitter @arlohotelsdub Like us on Facebook; Arlington Temple bar

Awarded Ireland’s best Traditional Dinner/Show event, 2010- 2012, this night of authentic traditional Irish music, singing and dancing is a must-see. The high energy show is suitable for all ages, with a nightly shuttle bus departing the city centre. The pub itself dates back to the 1780s and is owned and run by renowned Dublin folk group The Merry Ploughboys - whose performance tops and tails the 2hr show. An excellent four-course traditional Irish meal is served from 7pm. €49.50pp Dinner & Show. Shuttle transfer €5.50pp round trip. Kids under 16yrs €29.70pp and free shuttle seat. Book everything, including shuttle bus securely online. Edmondstown Rd, Rathfarnham, D16 01 493 1495 www.mpbpub.com

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