RECOMMENDED Entertainment Venues
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| DUBLIN, County Dublin |
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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
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Duke Pub
9 Duke Street
Dublin 2, County Dublin
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Colm Quilligan kicks off the Literary Pub Crawl with a song - Waxie's Dargle, with cheerful lines such as "When food is scarce and you see the hearse / You'll know you've died of hunger" - then takes us from the Duke pub through the cobbled square of Trinity College and into several pubs in a nearby maze of narrow streets. He quotes at ease from Joyce, Behan, Beckett, Yeats and even James Larkin and Flann O'Brien, and although he must have said it all 1,000 times, he is witty, enthusiastic and informative, happy to veer off the mark and into subjects that wouldn't be covered by the city's tourist brochures, such as Eamon de Valera's signing, in 1945, of a condolence book for Adolf Hitler...[the tour] had everything that was lacking from the recorded commentary on the bus: detail, personality and, once the group is tucked inside a quiet pub, warmth. IRISH TIMES (19/4/08)
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Preferred PLUS
 Starts at the Duke Pub
2.5 Hours Approx.
Lots of Laughs
Quiz At End of Tour
Quiz Prizes
Visit 3 Pubs
Drinks NOT Included
Contact:
Telephone: 353 (0) 1 6705602
Email: Literary Pub Crawl info@dublinpubcrawl.com
Website: dublinpubcrawl.com
Instructions: click through to the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl website and check the availability and make a reservation.
You can communicate by email with Colm Quilligan, proprietor, and ask for availability and rates. He will return your inquiry right away. Be sure to tell him you were referred by us.
 
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"This is the most ingenious crash course in Irish literature, history, architecture and pub bonhomie yet devised... It combines street theatre with the ‘craic’ that makes Dublin pubs the liveliest in Europe and successfully avoids the clichés that would otherwise ruin an evening of high art and low life." LONDON TIMES
"...This is no ordinary tour...those who book it are transported away from the aridity of the tourist cliches to the richness of the language of Joyce, O’Casey, Yeats and Behan...sober of gently merry, following in the footsteps of the literary greats is a wonderful ramble along the cobbles of Dublin’ streets.."
THE TORONTO STAR
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| DUBLIN 16, County Dublin |
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Merry Plougboy Pub
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The Merry Ploughboy Pub
Rockbrook
Edmondstown Rd
Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
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Merry Plougboy Irish Music Pub
The Merry Ploughboys Live in Concert is widely regarded as the best traditional music show in Dublin and also as a must see for any visitors to Dublin city.
The show kicks off at 8.30pm and is a highly entertaining performance of live traditional Irish Music, Song and Irish Dancing. From start to finish, this is a show based on fantastic interaction between the performers and the audience.Midway through, All-Ireland and World champion Irish Dancers from Dublin and beyond perform a specially commissioned show. The very best of fresh Irish food is served from our restaurant which offers a choice menu. The entertainment commences with Ireland's leading traditional Irish music group The Merry Ploughboys. The Merry Ploughboys (the owners of the pub) are a traditional Irish music band who have been performing to audiences in Dublin since 1989. This makes the Merry Ploughboys show the longest running show in Ireland hosted by the same performers over an impressive 25 years.
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Preferred PLUS
Nightly Throughout the Year
Show starts at 8:30PM
Dinner at 7:30PM
Finishes At 10:30PM
Hotel Shuttle Trasfer Available
Contact:
Telephone: 353 (0) 1 493 1495
Email: info@MPBPub.com
Website: www.MPBPub.com
You can communicate by email with Imelda, reservations manager, and ask for availability and rates. She will return your inquiry right away. Be sure to tell her you were referred by us.
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Traditional Irish Entertainment
Voted "Best Dinner/Entertainment in Ireland"
A pub owned and run by musicians
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| Bunratty, County Clare |
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Bunratty Castle
Medieval Banquet
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Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
Bunratty
County Clare
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Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
Join the Earl of Thomond for a glorious banquet at this majestic 15th century Bunratty Castle. The Earl’s Butler welcomes guests from the four corners of the world toasting an era of great Irish taste with excellent food, fine wine and honey mead. When you arrive at Bunratty Medieval Castle Banquet, a kilted piper plays a tune of welcome. You ascend the Castle steps crossing over the drawbridge to the 'Bite of Friendship' offered by one of the Hostesses. Upon entering the Great Hall resplendent with tapestries and furniture of the 16th Century, savour a goblet of Mead while mingling with the Ladies of the Castle. The Castle’s history is related followed by a medieval Madrigal. Witness the crowning of the Earl & Lady before descending to the Banquet Hall where bench seating, candle-light and long oak tables reflect the Banqueting style of the medieval era. While partaking of a sumptuous four course dinner with fine wines, delight to the dulcet tones of the Ladies of the Castle accompanied by Irish Harp and Fiddle. The Butler seeks the Lords approval for all dishes brought before him. However, a scoundrel is revealed who must be brought before the Earl who decides his fate! The 35 minute spectacle which follows dinner is a superb selection of Irish medieval and traditional songs and instrumental music.
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TRUSTED PLUS
Nightly Throughout the Year
Show starts at 5:30P & 8:45P
Four Course Dinner
Wine & Mead Included
Vegetarian Menu Available
Non-Alcoholic Drinks Available
Contact:
Telephone: 353 (0)61 360788
Email: reservations@shannonheritage.com
Website: www.ShannonHeritage.com
You can communicate by email with Theresa Liddy, Reservations Manager, and ask for availability and rates. He will return your inquiry right away. Be sure to tell him you were referred by us.
The banquet runs nightly year round, 5:30pm & 8:45pm. Reservations are necessary.
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The entire evening lasts two and a half hours. The price includes entrance fee, government taxes, service charge, food, wine and entertainment.
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| Bunratty Folk Park
, Bunratty,County Clare |
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Traditional Irish Night
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Traditional Irish Night
Bunratty
County Clare
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Traditional Irish Night
Experience the magic of Irish traditional music, song and dance at the Traditional Irish Night in the Corn-Barn. Enjoy the company of the finest local singers, dancers and musicians while dining on wholesome good food produced locally.
On arrival you are welcomed by the ‘Fear an Ti’ who offers a drink of Carolans Irish Cream Liqueur or a glass of mead. He introduces an evening of entertainment which celebrates all the best traditions of Ireland in music, song and dance amid the ambience and aspects of 19th century Ireland.
The delicious and wholesome four course dinner is a pleasant balance of Irish traditional dishes with musical accompaniment. Following dinner the 40 minute show includes storytelling, dancing and music with instrumental pieces and ballads weaving the story of Irish traditional music through the ages. You are invited to enjoy the company of the finest singers, dancers and musicians and experience the homeliness, friendship and warmth of a true traditional Irish evening.
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TRUSTED PLUS
Nightly April Through October
Show starts at 7:00P
Four Course Dinner
Wine Included
Vegetarian Menu Available
Non-Alcoholic Drinks Available
Contact:
Telephone: 353 (0)61 360788
Email: reservations@shannonheritage.com
Website: www.ShannonHeritage.com
You can communicate by email with Theresa Liddy, Reservations Manager, and ask for availability and rates. He will return your inquiry right away. Be sure to tell him you were referred by us.
The entire evening lasts two and a half hours. The price includes entrance fee, government taxes, service charge, food, wine and entertainment.
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The Traditional Irish Night runs nightly April through October, 7:00pm. Reservations are necessary.
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