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SPADE: Empowering Dublin’s Food Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups

In the heart of Dublin 7, SPADE is more than just a shared kitchen space; it is a beacon of support for food and beverage start-ups. Located within the historic St. Paul’s Church, SPADE has nurtured culinary entrepreneurs for 30 years, significantly impacting the Dublin and Irish food and beverage scene. Having undergone significant development last year, supported by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Dublin City, Enterprise Ireland, and DCC’s Economic Development Office, SPADE is now better equipped to support a greater number of food businesses. The facility includes a state-of-the-art shared kitchen f

Peter Donegan

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Dubliner’s Garden Design Skills on the Global Stage

Peter Donegan, a name synonymous with horticultural brilliance, has put Dublin on the global map with his unparalleled landscape designs. As the first Irish landscape architect invited to design at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS), the Southern Hemisphere's largest and most prestigious flower show, Peter's achievements resonate within the horticultural community, across Dublin, and beyond.

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Dublin Theatre Festival

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Dublin Theatre Festival brings world-class theatre to Dublin, supports artists in creating outstanding work and provides a platform to showcase the best of Irish theatre to the world. They bring world-class theatre to Dublin, support artists in creating outstanding work and provide a platform to showcase the best of Irish theatre to the world. At the heart of the festival is the city of Dublin – its people and its stories – and a commitment to contributing to the vibrant social and cultural life of our capital. Their mission is to present a programme of exceptional theatrical experienc

BIMM is the largest and leading provider of music education in Europe. For over 35 years they’ve taken raw talents and turned them into industry pros.

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BIMM: Dublin’s music college

Spotted a famous musician in Dublin recently? There's a fair chance they were coming out of TU Dublin's school of commercial music - BIMM. Situated on Francis Street in Dublin 8, the British and Irish Modern Music Institute - or BIMM - holds regular masterclasses for its students with world-class musicians.

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Dublin’s AI Landscape

As the founder of AI Ireland and the AI Awards, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing first-hand how technology serves as an enabler for problem-solving across various business sectors and societal issues. Far from the job-taking or sci-fi doom Terminator, it’s often portrayed as AI is a technology capable of human-like thinking and decision-making. It learns from data and evolves, thereby aiding in the resolution of intricate challenges and the automation of tasks. In November 2022, Generative AI like ChatGPT captured headlines, opening new possibilities for internet users’ everyday activities. When it comes to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME

Merrion Square Open-Air Art Gallery

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Dublin Treasures – Merrion Open-Air Art Gallery

‘Would you like to take my card?’ On a sunny Sunday morning in early spring, we’ve accepted business cards from 16 artists having browsed their works on the railings of Merrion Square Park. A card is not just a card here – it’s a magic ticket for these artists, and many of their lives have been changed by the people who accept them. Merrion Square’s outdoor art market is a real Dublin institution. It was first formally regulated by Dublin City Council in 1985, but as some of its veterans tell us, they were tying paintings to the railings long before that. It takes place every Sunday from 10am to 6pm on three sides of the park, as dozens of

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Dublin Theatre Festival

Various Locations

Dublin Theatre Festival brings world-class theatre to Dublin, supports artists in creating outstanding work and provides a platform to showcase the best of Irish theatre to the world. They bring world-class theatre to Dublin, support artists in creating outstanding work and provide a platform to showcase the best of Irish theatre to the world. At the heart of the festival is the city of Dublin – its people and its stories – and a commitment to contributing to the vibrant social and cultural life of our capital. Their mission is to present a programme of exceptional theatrical experienc

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International Dublin Tattoo Convention

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Welcome to The ALL NEW International Dublin Tattoo Convention's third edition. Under new stewardship, and partnered with Total Tattoo Magazine, this iconic festival of body art will be a celebration of International and Irish tattooing, and much much more. We hope to bring you the best tattoo event ever held in Ireland. The show will bring together world class international tattoo artists with the amazing tattoo talent of Ireland and exhibit their incredible skills 'live''. Artists will compete in prestigious competitions, and you can have the chance to become a model or get a tattoo y

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The Nightmare Realm

City Market, Mary's Lane

The Nightmare Realm – Ireland’s only indoor scream park returns to the City Market for the 2024 Halloween season, celebrating 15 years of Fear from Oct 4th to Nov 1st for 22 selected nights. Visitors to our multi award winning event can explore 5 brand new themed mazes along with full access to our fan favourite ‘Halloweentown’, a victorian town stuck in time as well as nightly on-site live Entertainment from The Dark Circus, larger than life photo experiences, scare free zones, new and returning secret rooms, The Museum of Horrors, Festive eats and treats in the food court and, of

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Mirage By Vincent Sheridan

SO Fine Art Editions

Vincent Sheridan’s art practice delves into the complex social behaviors and mesmerising flight dynamics of birds, particularly crows, starlings and swifts. His fascination lies in the intricate ‘murmurations’ — the captivating brushstroke-like patterns formed by flocks in motion. This evocative imagery is central to Sheridan’s exploration of avian motion and serves as both a subject and a metaphor, drawing parallels between avian and human social interactions. Sheridan’s recent works explore the survival benefits of large bird aggregations and how these are perceived by humans,

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A Bolt From D’Blue

The Lark Concert Hall

“I will never forget the smell of my own burning flesh” are the chilling words of Actor & Playwright David Gilna, the man behind this exceptional show A Bolt From D’Blue. David was just 18 when he reached out to stop a ladder from falling, only for a fork of lightning to zap him from the heavens, sending 300,000 volts of electricity through his body. David’s heart subsequently stopped, and it took him years to recover. But the experience also changed the course of his life in more positive ways. In this compelling one-man-production, which has sold out over 80 shows worldwide, G

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Joe the Magician – Live!

The Helix

It’s Joe the Magician from RTÉjr and he’s bringing his spectacular children's comedy magic and illusion show to The Helix for one afternoon of mind boggling fun and astonishment! Joe’s show fuses laugh-out-loud comedy magic with absolutely jaw dropping spectacular illusions live on stage. It’s a rollercoaster theatrical ride that reinvents children’s entertainment. Tables will fly, a friendly ghost will magically fly into the audience and charm kids and grown ups alike. Joe will even make it snow live on stage. That’s just for starters! Joe’s hugely popular TV show ‘D

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Jennifer Rothwell, fashion designer.

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Meet a Dubliner – Jennifer Rothwell, Fashion Designer

In conversation with Jennifer Rothwell Jennifer Rothwell is an Irish fashion designer, who spent many years living between the Big Apple and the Fair City. After graduating from Dublin’s NCAD in 1995, she gained practical experience with some of New York’s biggest design companies. Then, upon her return to Dublin, she launched her own brand: Jennifer Rothwell Design. By the following year, she had won the ‘Brown Thomas Designer Award’ at Dublin Fashion Week. And, since then, her designs have attracted celebrity cli

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Life on campus for the international student

Ireland might be a small country, but our universities and colleges are incredibly diverse. Every year, tens of thousands of students from over 130 countries come here to study.

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Dublin Treasures – Blessington Street Basin

Down by the Secret Garden On the south side, the secret garden was always the Iveagh Gardens. However,  music, comedy and food festivals have taken place there in recent years, meaning that the garden isn’t so secret anymore. These days, to find the city’s true secret garden, you have to head north. Up O’Connell Street, then North Frederick, across Dorset Street and on up Blessington Street until you come to black wrought iron gates. In you go. And you’re there. What to expect at Blessington Street Basin The Blessington Street Basin

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Profit with Purpose: Three Dublin Social Enterprises

The importance of sustainable and social enterprises Making your startup or existing business sustainable or ethical is a smart, future-proof option. Customers are now much more informed and aware of the environmental impact of their purchases. A more sustainable product or service will create a positive brand image that will impact the bottom line of many businesses.

Ruth Johnson - Dublin City Archaeologist charged with protecting, managing and investigating our oldest heritage.

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Ruth Johnson – Dublin City Archaeologist

Dr. Ruth Johnson is Dublin’s City Archaeologist and she is charged with protecting, managing and investigating the city’s oldest heritage – much of which is underground. As well as conservation projects, Ruth has input into new developments across the city and a role in policy development advocacy. We spoke to her about how she works and what’s going on across the city – under the ground, in our oldest graveyards and in half-hidden houses. In conversation with Dr. Ruth Johnson Ruth began her career working on a community excavation project in Yorkshire, while doing her A-levels. This piqued her interest in archaeology and she went on to do

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Camerino Bakery: From startup to success story

Stress baking. It’s a thing, you know. It’s what Caryna Camerino used to do after another difficult day at her old job in human resources. It was also the starting point of her successful Dublin startup: Camerino Bakery. HR to hotbuns: Caryna Camerino’s startup story Caryna Camerino, a first generation Canadian who has lived in Dublin for the past 17 years, wasn’t always a baker. However, food was always a big deal at home – partly because her father, who was from Rome, is a stickler for authentic Italian cooking. Such a stickler, in fact, that she loved going to friends’ houses where she could enjoy a regular TV dinner, like n