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Dublin’s greatest treasures emanate from her books, literary tradition, and the ancient art of storytelling. Her love affair with words is woven into the living fabric of life here, from the mountains to the sea.

Extend your stay to make the most of your time in Dublin with lots to do during the weekend after Pendulum Summit 2026! Keep the momentum and inspiration flowing with this curated weekend itinerary, blending culture, sights, history, food, and events on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th January 2026. Start Saturday with Culture, Coffee & Curated Strolls Ease into the weekend with a nearby foray into Dublin’s Classic Cultural Quarter, a short walk from any city centre hotel. Enjoy the highlights of the city’s historic heart: Trinity College & The Book of Kells

Late in D8 2026 A late-night music trail, supported by the Night-Time Advisor, was part of this year’s Culture Date with Dublin 8 festival that ran from May 4th to 10th. The Late in D8 series saw churches, distilleries, pubs and cultural spaces across the district host a diverse programme of live music, performances and after-dark events. Highlights includ

Dublin Nights Help Zone “The Nee Naw” Impact Report The six month pilot, delivered by Dublin City Council and funded by the Department of Justice, provided a visible late night welfare and medical support presence in Dublin city centre from July to December. During that period, the service recorded approximately 2,000 engagements, including 141 medic

Dublin City Council Night-Time Economy Strategy The Dublin City Council Night-Time Economy Strategy is a comprehensive plan designed to cultivate a thriving night-time culture in our city. By focusing on transport connectivity, safety, and cultural diversity, we aim to make Dublin a vibrant and inclusive destination after dark—offering something for everyone, from live performances to safe social spaces. Let’s elevate Dublin to be one of the best cities in Europe for night-time experiences Download the Dublin City Night-Time Economy Strategy (2Mb) or

The fashion industry accounts for almost one-tenth of all carbon emissions worldwide, and the waste it produces significantly impacts our environment. With the problem on track to keep growing, we have a part to play in the solution.

This is a dedicated section relating to the Night-Time Economy in Dublin, where 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. Dublin by Dusk

US City of Philadelphia added to the Portal Dublin City Council welcomes the announcement from Portals.org that the New York City Portal has been relocated to the city of Philadelphia. The livestream will now alternate every three minutes between Dublin, Vilnius, Lublin and Philadelphia. The Portal in Philadelphia will be located in the city’s JFK Plaza (Love Park). “As a proud Philadelphia native, I’m excited to introduce the Portal to a city that thrives on creativity and shared experiences,” said Joseph Callahan, core team member of Portals. “We’re creating a first of its kind global artwork, a networ

Bull Island Action Group are a collective of volunteers who organise monthly beach clean-ups on Dollymount strand. For over 20 years, the group has been meeting on the third Saturday of every month year-round, no matter the weather.

Social entrepreneur Sinéad Ryan founded Little Fitness to provide physical activity to children and families living in emergency accommodation, family hubs and where children may come up against barriers within their community.