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Given the politicization of a new generation with last year’s history-making Marriage Referendum, Ireland looks like it is facing into an active political future with a flux of engaged and savvy voters.

In February of this year the people of Ireland will go to the polls again, this time to vote for a new Government. With a genuine challenge coming from the left, with independent candidates from all corners of the country running we’ve an interesting few weeks ahead -- although we don’t have a headline-making candidate like Mr. Trump across the pond.

With the 100-year anniversary of the 1916 Rebellion, which evoked this country’s independence, in the front of people’s minds, it feels as though there is a deeper significance to this particular General Election.

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The February ADIFF replaces JDIFF as Audi takes over as the title sponsor of the city’s international film festival, and the festival also returns to its usual schedule after trying March on for size last in 2-15. The 2016 edition runs from Thursday 18th to Sunday 28th February across Dublin cinemas. The IFI, home of arthouse cinema in the city, will be hosting acclaimed writer Sir David Hare on Saturday 20th February for a public interview that is to be hosted by RTÉ’s Seán Rocks ahead of a screening of his adaptation of The Hours. Two other highlights taking place at Eustace Street include Further Beyond from Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor which traces the journey Ambrose O’Higgins from Ireland to becoming a major player in Chilean political history, while Claire Dix (winner of the Audience Award at the festival in 2013) presents We Are Moving, a portrait of Joan Denise Moriarty, an infamous and controversial ballet instructor, and there is also a 20th anniversary screening of Michael Collins starring the late, great Alan Rickman.

Running from Wednesday 17th February to Saturday 5th March, Smock Allies: Scene + Heard is a festival that takes in music, dance, theatre, spoken word and comedy across a three week programme. Featuring a host of local artists bringing new and previously unseen work to the stage, it’s almost like a little springtime Fringe festival.

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A whopping 85 acts, groups and companies will be taking part, including Caoimhe Cassidy performing The Soundtrack of a Twentysomething, Jack Murphy’s Unfamous, Aoibheann McCann’s Tinder-inspired Swipe Right and even a Sunday brunch soundtrack by the latin-lilt of The Nova Collective. It’s an exciting new development at this remarkable venue, and obviously, we love anything with a good pun in its title.

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Dublin’s Foodies are invited to tantalise their taste buds and soak up the best the city has to offer as the Dine in Dublin festival showcases the talents of the city’s top chefs at the end of the month. Featuring the ‘Dine Pavilion’, an outdoor street kitchen in the city centre, there’s plenty going on indoors too, with over 50 Dublin restaurants involved, including Pichet, Le Bon Crubeen, Saba, San Lorenzo’s, Zaragoza and Red Torch Ginger. Dine in Dublin from Monday 22nd to Sunday 28th February. For more visit www.dineindublin.ie

Coming on five years since her last visit when she played Marlay Park, Joanna Newsom returns to the Olympia Theatre where she put on spellbinding performances in support of her second album Ys in 2007. Newson has been busy playing with a three piece band pretty much constantly since the release of her towering fourth LP, Divers in October and – use of controversial ‘Madonna mic’ aside – performances have been met with appropriately reverent reviews. Playing sets that feature work ranging from her breakthrough Bridges and Balloons through to the climactic Time, As A Symptom that closes Divers, Newsom is guaranteed to make jaws drop and spines tingle.

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Jan Pleitner, Water for the Tribe Water for the Tribe is a new exhibition from Düsseldorf-based German artist Jan Pleitner who works in abstract painting. Water for the Tribe draws inspiration heavily from science fiction, featuring dynamic movement in paintings that are often completed in single marathon sessions.

Highly colourful, the paintings bring to mind movement and light refracting violently through a variety of unusual spaces and shapes. Though he has previously exhibited as part of Deep One Perfect Morning in 2014, this is Pleitner’s first solo exhibition in Ireland.

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BIG MAGGIE Having begun its run just after Christmas, the Gaiety Theatre has now extended their presentation of John B. Keane’s Big Maggie up until Saturday 12th March.

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Big Maggie was first published in 1969 and tells the story of Big Maggie Polpin and her attempts to keep her family in working order following the death of her husband. Like The Field, it deals with inimitably Irish themes – guilt, grief, property – as the indomitable Maggie fights off attempts to control her and her life now that she is a widow. Noted for its ribald wit and sparkling dialogue, Big Maggie, was a controversial work when it debuted in an ultra conservative Ireland in the late ‘60s, but has long since graduated to become a favourite of the Irish stage, and is now being studied as part of the Leaving Cert English syllabus in 2016.

In 1960s Ireland, Maggie is bound by marriage to an unfaithful and alcoholic husband. After he dies, she does not find the sense of freedom we might imagine but instead she finds bitterness and cruelty. As her children eventually reject her and devotion to the injustice that she finds in the world, we are left to see the damage that the patriarchal structures of mid 20th century Ireland have wrought on Maggie, with Keane’s razor sharp dialogue critiquing the institutions of family and church, both so central to the Irish experience.

Amongst those putting the show together is director Garry Hynes,

who was the first woman to win a Tony Award for direction and is the founder of Druid Theatre Company.

The cast meanwhile has an array of Irish talent in its ranks. Aisling O’Sullivan return as the titular matriarch Maggie, while Keith Duffy plays lusty commercial traveller Teddy Heelin in the lead roles, with support coming from Clare Bennett, Muiris Crowley, Emmet Byrne, Charlotte McCurry, Joan Sheehy, Frank O’Sullivan and John Olohan, who won an award for his performance in Druid’s 2011 production of the same work at the Irish Times Theatre Awards.

Having garnered a host of strong reviews from the Irish theatre media both online and in print, Big Maggie’s run was extended by three weeks due to the demand for tickets. There are performances nightly (with the exception of Sundays) at 7.30pm and matinees at 2.30pm on both Wednesdays and Saturday. Tickets cost €16 from Monday to Thursday (including the matinee performances on Wednesdays 24th February, 2nd March and 9th March) and €21 on Fridays and Saturdays.

To book tickets, visit www.gaietytheatre.ie or call their Box Office at (01) 6486029

JOHN B. KEANE Born in Listowel, County Kerry in 1928, John B. Keane was a celebrated force in Irish literature, who wrote novels, plays and essays until his death in 2002. Apart from a spell in England in the 1950s he spent his life in his native Kerry where he ran a pub in his hometown of Listowel.

He was most famous for his plays, which often concerned the people and the politics of rural Ireland, and was something of a successor to the likes of JM Synge and Lady Gregory.

Perhaps his most famous work is The Field, which was first published in the mid 1960s and concerned the a struggle for land rugged farmer Bull McCabe and a wealthy prospector. It was later adapted for cinema by Jim Sheridan in 1990. Druid Theatre, and their director Garry Hynes have long admired his work, and have recently performed productions of Keane’s plays Moll, The Caretaker and The Field at the Gaiety Theatre.

what to see and do What to see and do in February The days are growing longer and the afternoons warmer, and more and more people are venturing out from behind their desks, St Stephen’s Green makes the perfect al fresco lunch spot - it’s in full bloom and the whole Emerald Isle living up to its namesake.

The Little Museum of Dublin A people’s museum of Dublin in the 20th Century, the Little Museum was launched in 2011 with a public appeal for historic objects. The response to that appeal illustrates the generosity of the Irish people: today there are over 5,000 artefacts in the collection.

Named as “Dublin’s best museum experience” by the Irish Times, the Little Museum offers free guided tours every hour, as well as exhibits on The Irish Times, U2 and frequently changing temporary exhibitions. The Little Museum is open every day from 9:30 to 17:00, late until 20:00 on Thursday. Entry is normally €7, but show this magazine for a €2 discount.

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Smock Alley Theatre is a resource for Dublin, Ireland and the world. Respecting its extraordinary history and heritage of its original 1662 site, Smock Alley Theatre provides artists and audiences with a unique opportunity to create and experience work that challenges, inspires and entertains. The past, the present and the future of theatre in Ireland come to life in Smock Alley.

Join the whiskey revolution - that is the burgeoning crowd of 30-somethings who have taken up the old Irish tipple as their regular order - and book in to a Jameson Barrelman’s Feast.

Bringing Irish traditions into the modern day with a bang, the night takes place at the Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin 8 and includes a Jameson cocktail, four course meal, live music from Sine Metu (covering Thin Lizzy, Paul Brady and other modern Irish greats) and the Jameson story as told by one of their charming barrelmen. Tickets cost €60, but if you book online at bookings.jamesonwhiskey.com you’ll get it all for the discounted price of €49.50.

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Located on the Mall in the heart of the Viking Triangle in Waterford City, the House of Waterford Crystal brings a visit to Waterford to a whole new level. Visitors can witness the creation of crystal stemware, giftware and masterpieces right before their very eyes. Every year the House of Waterford Crystal factory melts down more than 750 tonnes of crystal using traditional manufacturing techniques. The factory tour is a unique and captivating experience that is sure to enthral visitors of all ages, both national and international. The tour lets people go behind the scenes and see exactly how Waterford Crystal pieces are made.

House of Waterford Crystal, The Mall, Waterford City 051 317000 www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com

On a leafy cul de sac in the dead centre of town, Dublin’s wandering Wax Museum finally found its new home a few years ago. Over four stories of a beautiful Georgian building on Foster Place, visitors can take a stroll through scenes from Irish heritage, discover our scientific history or simply ogle some never aging celebs. A healthy mixture of cool and kitsch ensures that the Wax Museum will keep both the young and not so young entertained of an afternoon.

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 alcohol-brewing institution a mile off - you can see the black stuff being born yourself in the tourist-friendly Storehouse.

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The National Print Museum

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Buried away at the back of the old Beggers Bush Barracks in the gorgeous old Oratory Building is the National Print Museum. There are weekly workshops, video documentary screenings and an opportunity to see some of these beautiful antique machines in action. Feats of engineering that made the newspaper possible and which created some of the most decisive documents in history are on display – while the museum is the home of the original Irish Proclamation until 2016. There is a mezzanine floor which acts as a gallery and a kiddie area, while the recently revamped Press Café has delicious sambos and goodies. A nice visit for all the family.

The Ark introduces children to the joy, wonder and creativity of the arts, and plays a vital role in raising the standard of culture for children. Here, in a unique building designed specifically for them, children aged two to 12 explore everything from theatre, music and literature to painting, film, dance and more. They discover what it means to be an artist, from respected professional artists.

There’s no better way to nurture hungry young imaginations, or to inspire a lifelong journey through culture.

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Etihad Skyline includes stops at five viewing platforms along Croke Park’s 0.6km rooftop walkway. Each stop gives visitors the opportunity to learn about the highlighted buildings and sites in their line of vision through multi-lingual audio guides. The audio guides include historical information, quirky anecdotes and interviews with key figures working at some of Dublin’s most famous locations

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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.

The Fitzwilliam Casino & Card Club is Dublin’s favourite Casino, open 6:00pm – 6:00am daily in Dublin city centre. The Club offers a wide range of live dealer casino gaming including Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco and Brag. “The Fitz” is also the home of live poker in Dublin and hosts the biggest range of Texas Hold’em tournaments and cash games, taking place every night of the week. Free membership is open to everyone over the age of 18 including short-term visitors to Dublin. Photo ID is required (passport or drivers licence). Check out www.fitzwilliamcardclub.com for more.

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Glasnevin Cemetery & Museum

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Your journey through Ireland’s fascinating past starts here. With over 1.5 million stories buried within its walls, Glasnevin captivates the curious, bringing legend to life in dramatic fashion. Brimming with banter and charm, each tour guide is passionate about sharing their love of history and heritage. You’ll not only hear the stories of the great icons that shaped modern Ireland but the stories of gravediggers and grave robbers, cholera epidemics and world wars. Their hidden gem is your new discovery.

Situated right in the heart of Ireland, there is an incredible experience that has been waiting for you since 1829. Take a trip to the beautifully restored home of Tullamore D.E.W. and immerse yourself in the history and magic that lies inside the walls of this 19th century bonded warehouse, where their whiskey making tradition began. Enjoy a guided tour which blends audiovisual and traditional storytelling and put your new knowledge to the test with your very own Tullamore D.E.W. personal tasting session.

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McDaids 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.

3 Harry Street, Dublin 2 01 679 4395

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Neary’s

Grogan’s

O’Donoghue’s

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 theatre-goers 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.

Grogan’s Pub has been a mainstay in Dublin since time began. When you walk through the doors you get a sense of being catapulted back to a bygone era when pubs where a place that everybody knew your name. The decor has not changed in almost 40 years, and that’s the way it should be. Do try their legendary toasted sandwiches with a pint of plain and admire all the artwork hanging from the walls which are, by the way, available to buy.

1 Chatham Street, Dublin 2 01-6778596

15 Sth William St, Dublin 2

O’Donoghue’s is one of Dublin’s most historic drinking establishments located just off St. Stephen’s Green in the heart of Dublin. Probably best known for its traditional Irish music, sessions still take place daily, midweek from 9pm, Saturdays from 5pm and all day on Sunday from 1pm. O’Donoghue’s has a rich history in providing a welcome for locals and visitors alike to play a tune or enjoy a pint. A menu of soup, stew and sandwiches is served daily from noon.

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15 Merrion Row, Dublin (01) 660 7194 Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Generator Hostel Generator hails a return to the proud tradition of innkeeping; providing lodging, food and of course, drinks. A relaxed venue where you can enjoy a selection of craft beers, the trusted classics or something more suited to a backpacker’s budget.

Expect to meet guests from all over the world as they stop over in the fair city. It provides a perfect opportunity to practice your rusty Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or German. Situated in the ever-present yet up and coming Smithfield Square, right on the Luas tracks, Generator is a refreshingly different interface beween Dublin and her visitors.

Smithfield Square, Dublin 7 01 901 0222 www.generatorhostels.com/Dublin-Hostel

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The Porterhouse

Murray’s Bar

O’Sullivan’s

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

Murray’s Bar is a traditional Irish Pub at the end of O’Connell Street. It’s a two minute walk from the Spire, and is a great place to meet and relax. The have a wonderful selection of wholesome Irish food, and do a cracking of a pint of stout. Famous for its coverage of world sports, and for its live music sessions, Murrays is a great place to get a taste of Dublin life.

Relax and unwind in the intimate atmosphere of one of Dublin’s oldest pubs. Steeped in history, the beautifully restored interior (it was once a family-owned chemist) will get you in the right mood after a day touring the city.

O’Sullivan’s is the perfect place for ‘craic & ceol’ (fun & music) with live music 7 nights a week and is famous for its sandwiches and fabulous Irish Coffees. The pub has become a top spot for tourists and locals and is a fantastic venue for all live sports events.

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33/34 Upper O’Connell Street Dublin 1 01 878 7505

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10 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2

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Café En Seine Choice… here, you’ve never had as much. Signature cocktails served with style. French Champagne fused to create sparkling surprises. Gin concoctions bursting with botanicals.

The purest of vodkas served just as they should be. And whiskeys… Irish, Scotch, American and Japanese… young, old and very old. A wine for every palette and bubbles for every occasion, all served with effortless charm in a lavish interior that is unmatched. With the largest drinks menu in Dublin, whatever your taste, just ask.

40 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 01 677 4567 bookings@cafeenseine.ie www.cafeenseine.ie

Mint Bar at The Westin Dublin

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The Meeting House

The Westin Hotel has recently reopened its refurbished Mint Bar. With completely revamped interiors and a redesigned cocktail and food menu, the new Mint Bar evokes the glamour and style of the historic building’s 1920s heyday. Classic leather seating and stylish wooden furnishings complement the original stone walls and unique vaulted ceilings of the former bank, whilst warm lighting helps create a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, while the Onyx bar provides a stunning centrepiece. To do justice to these striking interiors, The Mint Bar’s renowned team of expert mixologists have developed an innovative and exciting drinks and cocktail menu combining familiar and updated classics with signature creations, while keeping the new food menu simple and seasonal.

The Westin Dublin, College Green, Westmoreland St, D 2

Experience the magic that single estate handcrafted vodka brings to a cocktail with Absolut Elyx. Taste the Skandi influence in our craft beers, ciders and in our signature serves or try a classic cocktail with a SÖDER twist. Discover 3 bars each with a different vibe, a heated beer garden like nowhere else in Dublin and a late bar ‘til 3am on Friday and Saturday. Whether for a few drinks or to party ‘til late, it’s the place to be.

In spite of its playful ethos, this venue takes its cocktails seriously, shaking up popular classics as well as quirky new creations to keep us guessing. Signature snifters include a startlingly exotic Lychee and Lemongrass Sour, and an Emerald Collins that switches gin with whiskey to delicious effect.

Located in the bosom of Temple Bar, the Meeting House terrace is the perfect spot for sharing pitchers with friends as the sun goes down. Inside, it’s at once cool and welcoming, lively yet laid-back, and the scene hots up at the weekends when DJs mix soul, funk and disco into the early hours. You might even see the sun come up again.

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64 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2 01 474 1590 info@soderandko www.soderandko.ie

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Meeting House Square, Dublin 2 All cocktails just €6.66 on Sundays & Mondays themeetinghousedublin.com 01 670 3330

The AnTique & VinTAge Jewellery STore 18 ST. ANDREW ST, DUBLIN (Opp Dublin Tourism Office)

where to shop

Tel: 01 6790759. Open 9 till 6.30 weekdays. Thursday til 9. Sunday 12-6

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Rhinestones

Stepping into Drury Street’s Cocoa Atelier is like slipping into a melted chocolate dream. One in which brightly coloured and indulgently delicious macaroons embrace, and hot chocolate pastes drench the senses. Whether it’s yourself or another on the receiving end of the spoiling, there’s no better way than Cocoa Atelier!

Rhinestones is home to a century of amazing costume jewellery, Antique to Modern reflecting Art, Fashion, History and Romance. Walk through our door and you will experience a treasure trove of moments captured in time. From Early Victorian brooches to romantic Edwardian keepsake lockets, a great range of new pearl jewellery and European and American designer jewellery from the 1930s, such as Miriam Haskell, Trifari and Dior, are also among our stunning collection. There is so much to explore here at Rhinestones... find us on Suffolk Street and enjoy our fabulous diverse selection. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am - 6.30pm, Thu until 9pm, Sat until 6pm, Sun 12pm - 6pm.

30 Drury Street, Dublin 2

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Miriam Haskell Neckpiece circa 1930

Cocoa Atelier

18 Andrews Street, Dublin 2 Rhinestones is home to a century of amazing costume jewellery, antique to modern reflecting art, fashion, history t: captured 01-6790759 and romance. Walk through our door and you will experience a treasure trove of moments in time. From Early Victorian brooches, to romantic Edwardian keepsake lockets, to exquisite Venetiand4 glass beads, to one-off 1960’s studio silver creations. Selected Arts and Crafts items. European and American designer jewellery from the 1930s such as Miriam Haskell, Trifari, Dior. etc. We also have a great range of new cultured pearl jewellery.

New Moon

New Moon is a unique jewellery store that has succeeded in fusing the sobriety and simplicity of its own exclusive contemporary designs with the richness of exotic gems with the intricate skills and traditions of Eastern silversmiths and goldsmiths.

Philippe Benaksas has been designing and collecting beautiful jewellery and sourcing unusual gemstones from around the world for over two decades, meaning his shop offers an extensive array of high quality, unique one-off pieces, antiques and ethnic pieces as well as creations handmade in sterling silver and gold in prices ranging from as little as €50 to over €1000 28 Drury St, George’s Street Arcade, Dublin 2 (01) 671 1154 newmoon.ie

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Open 9.30 to 6.30 Weekdays. Open late on Thursdays. Sundays and bank holidaysSusan open 12 to 6 pm Hunter

Susan Hunter Lingerie is a small shop with a big welcome. Offering a full fitting Bra service, sizes 30” to 42”, A to I cup. Susan Hunter Lingerie is old fashioned in a 21st century way offering personal service with personal care.

Some of the high quality labels carried include La Perla, Aubade, La Maison Lejaby, Prima Donna, Marie Jo, Hanro, Celestine and Rapture (an Irish designer specialising in pure silk).

13 Westbury Mall, (beside the Westbury Hotel), just off Grafton Street, Dublin 2.

Tel/Fax 679 1271. susanhunterlingerie@ gmail.com www.susanhunter.ie

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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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Tights Dept.

Green Rooster

The Donegal Shop

Tights Dept. stocks a full range of both classic and fashion hosiery which includes: tights, socks, hold-ups, stockings, leggings, jeggings, footless tights, leg warmers, accessories, kids hosiery and men’s socks. They also have a classic collection of tops, vests and shapewear. Visit this small boutique, located just off Grafton Street in the heart of Dublin City, where you will find great advice and a unique range of products - and if you’re quick you’ll catch the last of the summer sale.

At the Green Rooster Barbershop they believe that ‘there’s no school like the old school’. They incorporate this motto into their traditional and contemporary cutting edge haircuts that come with a wash and a refreshing hot towel head tonic. Or why not indulge yourself with a luxurious hot towel open razor shave? Need some grooming products but don’t know where to start? then they’re your only man. Uniquely if you’d like to experience all of the above as Gaelige then resident Gaeilgeoir Pádraig will be more than happy to help.

The Donegal Shop is a family owned business, opened in 1995. Based on the top floor or St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre. It is a treasure trove of Irish made wool products.

From their amazing handknitted Aran sweaters, to little handmade sheep brooches, as well as a wealth of scarves, hats and throws - it’s impossible to leave this shop without a lovely Irish gift for someone, or yourself! Great thought and care goes into choosing the products by mother and daughter team, Carol & Linda-Mae, who make as many trips to Donegal as possible to source products. You can shop in store, or online at www.thedonegalshop.com. Open 7 days a week, The Donegal Shop is well worth a visit

25 Royal Hibernian Way 085 800 4281 info@tightsdepartment.ie

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48 Fleet Street TEMPLE BAR Dublin 2 01 5240791 www.greenrooster.ie

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201, St Stephens Green Shopping Centre, St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, Dublin 2.

01 475 4621 info@thedonegalshop.com www.thedonegalshop.com

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where to shop

The Kilkenny Shop

Powerscourt Centre Situated in an elegant Georgian townhouse just yards from Grafton Street, the Powerscourt Centre offers a very different type of environment for shoppers, given it’s resplendent neo-classical style and old world feel.

Inside there are fashion boutiques such as All Saints, 2nd Skin and Covet while the Pygmalion Café and the Lost Society offer shoppers a chance to take the load of their feet and relax over a coffee or glass of wine. Open 10-6 during the week and until 8 on Thursdays.

59 South William Street, Dublin 2 t: 01-6794144

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Complete your trip to the capital with a visit to the flagship Kilkenny Shop on Nassau St, Dublin 2, home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish designers. Overlooking Trinity College, discover the finest in authentic Irish craft and design in the heart of the city with the ultimate shopping experience at the Kilkenny Shop – from the stunning Waterford Crystal room to handcrafted pottery and homeware displays. Complete the Kilkenny experience by giving your taste buds a treat upstairs in the fabulous Kilkenny Café. Serving top class Irish artisan dishes and desserts, all made fresh daily by Kilkenny’s chefs, the Kilkenny Café also provides daily specials, table service, Afternoon Treats and special Thursday Supper Clubs (from 5pm) and Jazz Sunday events, where you can enjoy a main course + wine for only €14.95 complete with live music throughout! Avail of Kilkenny’s ‘Tax Free Shopping’ and worldwide shipping service, offering the best value shipping rates in Dublin at only €29.95 per delivery to anywhere in the US or Europe. And when you return home, continue to nurture your love of Irish craft and design with Kilkenny’s online store, www. kilkennyshop.com www.kilkennyshop.com Kilkenny’s flagship store: Nassau St, Dublin 2

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We at Copper Alley Bistro strive to serve our guests with wholesome, home cooked Irish Cuisine with a twist within a well maintained and comfortable environment with a prompt and friendly service. All our food is sourced in Ireland and supplied by Irish suppliers to give you that authentic taste of Ireland.

Our Bistro provides a warm and friendly atmosphere to unwind & relax in after a busy day in Dublin City. Our renowned selection of Steaks, Seafood, Chicken and Vegetarian dishes are delicious and appealing to all.

Serving breakfast, lunch and evening meals, we hope to see you during your visit to Dublin.

Early Bird Menu • 4pm to 7pm • Two courses only €19.95 Opening Hours : Breakfast 7.30am – 11.45 noon • Lunch Menu 12 noon – 4pm • Evening Menu 4pm- 9.45pm No 2 Lord Edward Street, Dublin, City Centre South (beside Christchurch) • Ph: 01 677 0603 • www.copperalleybistro.ie

where to eat

ely bar & brasserie, IFSC

Salamanca

Mexico To Rome

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.

Salamanca provides a wide range of quality tapas and wines from Spain, which aim to whisk you from the mundane to the Mediterranean with every mouthful. The signature dish is Paella de Pollo, with its original ingredients and authentic, earthy Spanish flavours. Located on St Andrews Street, beside the new home of the Molly Malone Statue and just off Grafton Street. They’re also bang in the centre of a host of nightlife venues around South William Street. Taste the sunshine and sea in the tapas on offer on the menu, such as Jamon Iberico, mini lamb burgers, chicken wings, fried calamares, prawns in olive oil and of course, paella. There are great lunch and Early Bird offers, which are available seven days a week.

Also try their Cava and Tapas Platter nights running from Sunday to Wednesday.

St.Andrew’s Street,Dublin 2 01 6774799 www.Salamanca.ie

Across from the Temple Bar Pub, is Mexico to Rome, the Bandito’s Grill House. They serve up wonderful mouth-watering Mexican dishes with a twist with tasty European and Italian dishes available. On the menu are sizzling fajitas, burritos, tacos, chilli con carne, steak, fish, pasta dishes and their famous Tex-Mex baby back ribs with Southern Comfort BBQ sauce. The extensive menu suits big and small groups. All cocktails are €5 and there is a great Early Bird (starter and main for €13.50) and a Lunch Special (starter, main and a glass of wine for €9.95). Well worth a visit!

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

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Johnnie Fox’s Pub

Bloom Brasserie

TGI Friday’s

Hard Rock Café Dublin

One of Ireland’s oldest traditional pubs is just half an hour’s drive outside of Dublin.

Located astride a mountain in Glencullen, it’s also the highest pub in Ireland. A great destination for locals and tourists alike, transporting visitors to bygone times with trad music performed every night and during the daytime on weekends. All the produce this green isle is famous for features on the menu: oysters, mussels, crab claws, seafood platters, steak and lamb, as well as vegetarian dishes. The Hooley Show features live music, Irish dancers and a memorable four course meal.

Johnnie Fox’s should be on everyone’s bucket list.

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.

TGI Friday’s is your number one authentic American style restaurant that makes every day feel like Friday. It’s the home of the famous Jack Daniel’s sauce, grill and glaze making their burgers, chicken wings and steaks some of the best tasting dishes in Dublin. TGI have a fantastic selection of drinks to relax and enjoy with friends including an exciting new cocktail menu, great value lunch deals and a hard to beat two-course menu. #InHereItsAlwaysFriday.

If you’re looking for fantastic food and live entertainment in a unique, laid back environment, Hard Rock Café Dublin is the place for you. Located just a few blocks from the Liffey in famous and vibrant Temple Bar, a pedestrian friendly area of Dublin featuring cobblestone streets, wide sidewalks, and plenty of attractions.

Hard Rock is a great central stop off point which serves fantastic food with a smile. Try their legendary burgers with a delicious cocktail or beer to wash it down.

Have a rocking day!

Glencullen, Co Dublin 01 29555647 info@jfp.ie www.jfp.ie

11 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4 01-6687170 www.bloombrasserie.ie

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Fleet Street, 19/20 Fleet Street, D2, t: 016728975.

Stephen’s Green, D2, t: 01-4781233.

Blanchardstown S.C., D15, t: 01-8225990.

Dundrum Shopping Centre, D14, t: 012987299.

Airside Retail Park, Swords, Co. Dublin, t: 01-8408525 w: www.fridays.ie

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23, East Essex St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

01 6772727 www.mexicotorome.com

12 Fleet Street Temple Bar, Dublin 2 t: 01-6717777

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Café En Seine

Yamamori Izakaya

ely wine bar

For lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch at Café En Seine you’re assured a treat. This is French bistro fare at its finest. For Hors D’Oeuvres try their Warm Crumbed Goats Cheese, Chicken Liver Parfait or Salade Niçoise with home smoked salmon. For Entrées their Steak Au Poivre is the star with hand cut chips and your favourite sauce. Or try a new twist on an old classic, Beef Cheek Bourguignon so tender it melts. Open 7 days a week.

Yamamori Izakaya is located in what was originally Ireland’s very first café on South Great George’s Street.

The mix of old Irish architecture, oriental decor and soulful tunes set the scene. Downstairs is the Japanese-style drinking house, serving small Japanese tapas dishes (‘Japas’), the famous Izakaya cocktails, and plenty of Japanese whiskies, beers and sake. The walls are adorned with 1940s beer ads, movie posters and black and white movies provide a visceral back drop to compliment the eclectic mix of tunes from Dublin’s favourite DJs.

In the heart of Georgian Dublin, a stone’s throw from Stephen’s Green, is where the ely wine bar is found.

First-born in the ely family chain – older brother to the Gastro Bar and the Brasserie – the wine bar houses over 400 wines, available in bottle or glass. But ely place tremendous importance on food too, with meat sourced from their own farm in Co. Clare, and seasonal fruit and vegetables grown “less than an hour up the road”. Now offering new Saturday Lunch Menu between 12 and 4pm.

13 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2 01 645 8001 www.yamamori.ie @Izakaya_Dublin

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40 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Call 01 677 4567 bookings@cafeenseine.ie www.cafeenseine.ie

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22 Ely Place, Dublin 2 (01) 676 8986.

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Suesey Street The Suesey Street name harks back to Georgian times and was the original name for Leeson Street in the 1700s. The venue was formerly Brasserie Le Pont and now offers a more informal approach to drinking and dining. The large outdoor terrace is one of the best in the city, fully heated and topped with a retractable canopy making it the perfect space for al fresco dining year round. With the focus on quality food and great hospitality Suesey Street is the go-to place to socialise and enjoy the finer things in life.

26 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2. t: (01) 669 4600 | info@sueseystreet.ie www.sueseystreet.ie @SueseyStreet

Le Bon Crubeen This award-winning brasserie in the north of Dublin city centre is well known for delivering some of the best value for money in the city. The menu delivers a grassroots experience, sourcing ingredients from the very finest Irish producers delivering consistent quality. The pre-theatre menu is hugely popular with diners visiting the nearby Abbey or Gate theatres while a diversity of offerings mean vegetarians, coeliacs and those looking for low calorie options are also catered for. Shortlisted as finalist in 2012 of the Irish Restaurant Awards’ Best Casual Dining Restaurant.

82 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 www.leboncrubeen.ie @LeBonCrubeen 01 7040126

The Revolution

The Brasserie at The Marker

The Revolution specialises in artisan stone baked pizza and craft beers.

Located just south of the city in Rathgar, they offer creative styles of food including pizzas, steak and tacos, a vast selection of both local and international craft beers, and an array of quality wines by the glass.

Their friendly staff will go the extra mile to make your time at The Revolution unforgettable. All their bread and pizza dough are made in-house daily, and their ingredients are sourced locally when available. At The Revolution, it’s all about good food, good beer, and good people.

A refreshing addition to the Grand Canal restaurant scene, The Brasserie starts with its stunning interior. Comfortable modern, minimal furniture, including the legendary Panton chair, the spectacular grey marble table, and private booths and banquette seating, creating the right amount of privacy for intimate dining. In Ireland, the traditional way of cooking is simple dishes, built around one great ingredient. The Brasserie is no different. From succulent rare breed pork or prime dry-aged beef, The Brasserie stays true to Irish roots. For a unique night out visit The Marker Brasserie for one of Dublin’s best dining experiences.

10 Terenure Road East, Rathgar, Dublin 6 t: (01) 492.6890 w: www.therevolution.ie @rathgarcraft

Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2 01-6875104 bookyourtable@themarker.ie @themarkerhotel

where to eat

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Mao

The 101 Talbot

Culinary Director Kwangi Chan and his team serve an Asian menu that’s made for sharing. Discover lots of small plates bursting with delicious punchy flavour. Pop in for an Express Lunch with a choice of tempting light bites, signature steamed buns and Chef Specials to savour. Come for dinner and mix it up with your favourites from their raw, dim sum and hot options, all designed to delight. Open for lunch, weekend brunch and dinner 7 days a week.

You can visit Mao in Chatham Row (or their locations in Dun Laoghaire, Dundrum, Balinteer or Stillorgan) to enjoy the extensive Asian menu full of tempting, traditionally prepared dishes. Savour the flavour with delicious curries or try a shared platter to get the full Thai experience, not forgetting their famous Mao Classic dishes. If you fancy making a night of it, why not sip up a low calorie, classic or dessert cocktail or two. Mao are an official Leinster Rugby food partner, so why not try one of their healthy dishes as chosen by Leinster Rugby’s nutritionist. #MadAboutMao. Prepare to tuk-in! Lunch menu: 12-4pm Mon to Fri; Early Bird menu: 4-7pm daily; à la carte menu: from 12pm daily

The 101 Talbot is one of Dublin’s best-loved restaurants, thanks to excellent modern cooking and vivacious service. It boasts great food, friendly staff, buzzing atmosphere and a full bar licence. The 101 is highly acclaimed and recommended in many guides. Their food is creative and contemporary, with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences, while using fresh local ingredients. Popular with Dublin’s artistic and literary set, and conveniently close to the Abbey and Gate theatres, the restaurant is a very central venue to start or end an evening in the city centre.

64 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2 01 474 1590 info@soderandko www.soderandko.ie

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2 Chatham Row, Dublin 2 t: 01-6704899 w: mymao.ie

100-102 Talbot St, Dublin 1 t: 01-8745011 www.talbot101.ie

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Thunder Road Cafe

Zaragoza

Caffe Italiano

Konkan

Celebrating over 20 years, Thunder Road Café is Dublin’s hippest theme restaurant, slap bang in the heart of trendy Temple Bar offering a very extensive menu which contains a generous selection of appetising dishes which vary from burgers to salads, pastas, chicken, seafood and steaks. Temple Bar is located in Dublin’s City Centre.

Zaragoza restaurant is slap bang on buzzy South William St, Dublin’s hotspot for nightlife. The restaurant takes its name and culinary inspiration from the Spanish City and is a true food lover’s paradise. Treat yourself to a unique dining experience, as local delicacies are married together with authentic Spanish flavours.

There is an enticingly extensive menu with Tapas and larger dishes. Choose from tantalizing charcoal tuna, tempura cod and a myriad of other dishes. You can also go for a cold platter and pair it with one of the delicious wines available.

Explore, eat and enjoy!

Right in the centre of Temple Bar with its hustle and bustle of traditional Dublin market traders you will find one of Dublin’s best kept secrets, a little haven that is Caffe Italiano. Their philosophy is to produce fresh and delicious food seven days a week using the best possible ingredients at an affordable price. All food and wine comes direct from Italy - we’re talking classic Italian cuisine from cheese and cured meat boards to lamb cutlets with black forest sauce - an Italian family business that believes in doing things the traditional way to capture true Italian authentic flavours. With live music at the weekends this is one of the capital’s genuine hotspots, whether it’s for a coffee, a refreshing beer, a chilled glass of wine or a memorable dinner.

Konkan Indian Restaurant, located in Upper Clanbrassil Street (near Harold’s Cross Bridge) has been serving delicious Indian food since 2004. The food is always fresh with complex authentic & regional flavours. Konkan has garnered rave reviews both for the food and the friendly service and is a firm favourite amongst the locals. Their Tasting Menu at € 23.50 is definitely worth a try. They also offer restaurant quality food for delivery and take-outs at great prices.

They have another branch in Dundrum Village, just a 2 min walk from the Dundrum Luas station.

Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 01 679 4057 www.ThunderRoadCafe.com

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South William St 01 6794020 info@zaragoza.com @zaragozadublin facebook.com/zaragozadublin

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7 Crow Street-Bazzar Galley, Temple Bar, D2 www.caffeitaliano.ie

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Konkan Harolds Cross 46 Upper Clanbrassil Street, Dublin 8

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live music venues

The Celt Bar

O’Donoghue’s

The Celt Bar is an authentic Irish bar located in the north of Dublin’s city centre, just a few minutes walk from O’Connell Street and The Spire. A regular haunt for locals and visitors alike looking for a real taste of Irish culture, the Celt Bar offers up live traditional Irish music, good food and great craic every day. The rustic interior belies its city centre location and the welcome is as warm as Kerry rain and the black stuff never ceases to flow. A great place for a quick lunch or a bite to eat in the evening while listening to the superb traditional music.

81 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 The Celt: 01 878 8655

Everyone knows the Dubs love a good pub, and O’Donoghue’s is one that has remained a true favourite over the decades – because little ever changes in there! One of O’Donoghue’s biggest claims to fame is that it was home to numerous sessions by the legendary traditional group, The Dubliners, and that reputation for traditional music is still going strong to this day. On any night of the week, you can drop and find musicians crowded around a table belting out ballads, reels and jigs as the pub fills to a brim. A quintessential Dublin experience, not to be missed.

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15 Merrion Row, Dublin (01) 660 7194 Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

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Whelan’s

The Sugar Club

Whelan’s on Wexford Street, is one of Dublin’s most famous live music venues. Over the past 25 years the main room has hosted some of the worlds most talented and revered artists and performers, from Ed Sheeran, to Dublin’s own Glen Hansard and The Frames, Whelan’s is something of a spiritual home. A public house existed on the premises as far back as 1772 - if the walls could talk, what a tale they’d tell!

The Sugar Club is without doubt one of Dublin’s finest Live Music and Late Night venues. Its plush tired seating, newly renovated terrace, state of the art soundsystem, extensive bar and music savvy crowd are all in fine tune with its impressive and diverse line ups.

Its eclectic calendar of live music, comedy, clubs, and even the odd panel, along with the amazing atmosphere, has made the The Sugar Club stage the perfect setting for the most intimate of shows, or more usually the most welcoming late night parties!

Whelans, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 +353 1 478 0766 www.whelanslive.com

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The Sugar Club 8 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland +353 1 678 7188 www.thesugarclub.com www.facebook.com/thesugarclub

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cozy Dublin pubs

The Stag’s Head

The Cobblestone

The Hole In The Wall

O’Donoghue’s

Johnnie Fox’s Pub

Well known for its connection with the nearby Trinity College, the Stag’s Head is a classic Victorian pub – one of only a handful in the city centre – that’s popular with pretty much everyone, but still never too crowded that it’s uncomfortable. There’s regular comedy nights hosted downstairs, but its main draw are the pints and the conversations. The fun regularly spills out on the surrounding Dame Court and Dame Lane, a (mostly) pedestrianised area of the city centre with lots on offer.

1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 t: 01-6793687 louisfitzgerald.com/stagshead

Cituated at the north end of Smithfield Square in Dublin’s north inner-city, the Cobblestone is renowned for its endless supply of performing musicians and is celebrated as one of the real homes of trad music in the city. It boasts a very laid-back, friendly atmosphere and with its clear emphasis on music and culture, the Cobblestone is always a good reference point when you’re looking to describe the quintessential Irish pub.

77 North King Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7 01-8721799 facebook.com/thecobblestone

Located on the edge of Phoenix Park, The Hole in the Wall is a charming local that’s famed for its great food as well as great pints and great people. Believe us when we say the name does not do the pub justice! The pub brings in some truly gorgeous décor for the Christmas season, but even when the holidays are but a distant memory, The Hole in the Wall atmosphere buzzes.

Blackhall Road, Dublin 7 t: 01-8389491 holeinthewall.pub

A short walk from St. Stephen’s Green, O’Donoghue’s legacy is steeped in the tradition of the Dubliners, the greatest trad band of them all, who regularly played in the bar, and the walls are packed with portraits of them and other famous visitors. The other main draw of O’Donoghue’s is its large covered garden which spills straight onto the street, and is always lively and homely spot to try a Guinness.

15 Merrion Row, Dublin 2 t: 01-6607194 odonoghues.ie

Nestled in the peaceful township of Glencullen in the Dublin Mountains, Johnnie Fox’s claims to be the highest pub in Ireland.

What we certainly can say is that it is one of the best pubs in Ireland.

Surrounded by beautiful views of the mountains that it calls home, Johnnie Fox’s is also a prime spot during colder months for storytellers and trad musicians to spin their yarns in front of an open fireplace.

And the grab ain’t half bad either.

Glencullen, Co. Dublin t: 01-2955647 www.jfp.ie

Enjoy a fusion of French inspired flavour and the finest drinks menu in Dublin. Discover bistro classics, craft brews and clever cocktails.

Lounge in the lavish art deco interior over lunch. Drink and dine until late at Dublin’s destination Grand Café & Bar ... Café En Seine.

Dublin City Bar of the Year 2015. Open seven days a week from lunch until late. Easy luxury and effortless service... experience & enjoy.

For bookings call 01 677 4567, email bookings@cafeenseine.ie or visit www.cafeenseine.ie

CAFÉ EN SEINE, 40 DAWSON STREET, DUBLIN 2 32