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Local Ambition, Global Success

From innovative tech giants to financial powerhouses, life sciences leaders to creative pioneers, the Dublin region is home to some of the world’s most innovative companies. As a result of our success, Dublin is ranked #1 Small European Region of the Future for 2025 by the Financial Times’ FDi Intelligence awards. Dublin was also ranked #1 for business friendliness and economic potential. Why do leading global multinationals choose Dublin? A spirit of ingenuity which drives breakthrough ideas A can-do attitude and proven track record of fuelling success Unmatched connectivity to global markets An exceptional talent

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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

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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

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Dublin Nights

This page is dedicated to all things related to the Night-Time Economy in Dublin. Here, you’ll find updates on what Dublin’s Night-Time Economy Advisor has been up to, along with various initiatives Dublin City Council is implementing to enhance our city after dark.  St. Patrick’s After Dark St. Patrick’s After Dark is a dynamic late-night programme showcasing electronic music and club culture across five iconic Dublin venues: Index,

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King Lear

Gate Theatre

As he approaches old age, King Lear (Conleth Hill) looks to divide his kingdom and power between his three daughters, Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. Through feigned praise and affection, Goneril and Regan, receive their inheritance. Cordelia, the youngest who loves Lear deeply, refuses to flatter her father however and is disinherited and banished. When Goneril and Regan turn him away from their door, Lear begins a journey into madness, wandering homeless and destitute with his devoted companion, the Fool. With this new production starring Conleth Hill and directed by Roxana Silbert, Shake

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One Dublin One Book

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One Dublin One Book is a Dublin City Council initiative, led by Dublin City Libraries, which encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year. This year, the 20th anniversary of the One Dublin One Book initiative, Dublin City Council have announced that a new anthology of fiction, poetry, essays and memoir pieces collated in celebration of the city, as the One Dublin One Book choice for 2025. Dublin, written in our hearts features work from: Kevin Barry, Estelle Birdy, Niamh Campbell, Kevin Curran, Roddy Doyle, Anne Enright, FELIS

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Five Lamps Arts Festival

North East Inner City

The Five Lamps Arts Festival, located in the heart of the community in Dublin’s North East Inner City, was founded in 2007 by Roisin Lonergan, a former teacher from Marino College. Since its first edition, the Festival has grown to become a center for the creation and presentation of locally relevant, artistically ambitious works and is a highly regarded and much-loved part of the community. The 5 Lamps team are hard at work crafting an exciting, inclusive, and accessible programme for this year’s Five Lamps Arts Festival. While l all the details can't be revealed just yet, they’re

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Youth’s The Season -?

Abbey Theatre

Toots: “We were happy then. Why can’t we be happy now? Desmond: “Because you’re growing up my dear, you’re growing up.” A group of young Dubliners work and play hard, flirt wildly, fall in love, and trade devastatingly witty insults. These characters at the heart of in Mary Manning’s coming-of-age satire Youth’s The Season -? feel startlingly contemporary. First performed in 1931, this play explores life for privileged young Irish people between the two world wars. Mary Manning’s plays were extremely popular with audiences of their time and 2025 will offer the opportu

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The Vikings are coming! (The Saga of Laughter Begins)

Smock Alley Theatre

Brace yourself for a whirlwind of hilarious quests, epic revenge plots, and untamed Viking valor! Fresh off the longships from Denmark, these masterful comedians will craft a fully improvised Viking saga right before your eyes— guaranteed to leave you laughing until you can't breathe. Whether you're a die-hard fan of Norse mythology or simply seeking a one-of-a-kind night of entertainment, this epic show is not to be missed. So, gather your clan and join us for a riotous evening of spontaneous Viking adventures and non-stop laughter. Monsters, gods and legends await — Valhalla has n

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Art Evolve

RDS

Art Evolve is a brand-new contemporary art fair set to make its debut in Dublin. The inaugural Art Evolve fair will bring together the nation’s leading contemporary galleries and artists for a dynamic, immersive experience celebrating cutting-edge creativity and artistic expression. Taking place in the RDS, the fair will serve as a platform for the best of Ireland’s contemporary galleries and artists to present their work to collectors, art enthusiasts, and industry professionals from Ireland and beyond.

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Making A Show of Myself

Mill Theatre

In a modern twist on a beloved Irish pastime, raconteur and international story expert Mary Kate O Flanagan makes a case for the profound impact storytelling has on our lives, while sharing some of the true-life stories that made her a GrandSlam Champion Storyteller on two continents and a TikTok sensation! In this captivating show, Mary Kate takes the audience on a journey through true, personal stories from her life that are as entertaining as they are insightful. The show will pull you in with its raw authenticity, leaving you hooked from beginning to end. But it's not just about the sto

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The Last Man in Ireland

Smock Alley Theatre

For reasons currently unknown, rising sea levels have inexplicably affected Ireland and Ireland only, reducing the island to one small indistinct piece of land owned by one remaining Irish civilian. The Last Man in Ireland is a comedic three-hander that explores the cyclical themes of family dysfunction and grief as it uses the lens of millennial angst to delve into the past and present the story of an imagined future. Age suitability:16+ Warnings: Strong Language/Violent Imagery

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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