Dublin Book Festival - An online programme bringing authors, illustrators and publishers into the homes of book lovers throughout Ireland and the world! Since 2006, DBF has been a mainstay of the Irish writing and publishing scene and a highlight of the literary year. With its special focus on Irish-published authors, the 2020 Festival continues that tradition of promoting and supporting Irish literary voices, both established and emerging. This year the festival will be presenting its programme online due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Programme Director Julianne Siron said, "We wanted

For the past sixty-four years there has always been one constant during the festive season and that is The Moving Crib at 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 opening its doors in the run up to Christmas. This year has been filled with uncertainty but a visit to this wonderful traditional gemwill inject a splash of joy and Christmas spirit into 2020. Doors open from the 1st December -10 th January (restrictions permitting). Entry is still FREE but new restrictions will be in place to adhere to government guidelines. Numbers is the Moving Crib will also be limited at any one time so this year

Santa Claus is still coming to town! With Dublin’s first brand new socially distant drive-thru Christmas attraction, Santa’s Drive-In Grotto! This year, Mr & Mrs Claus have been hard at work building a North Pole Outpost in the RDS, so their team of elf’s can carry out their important operations safely and socially distant. For the first time ever, you will be granted backstage access to see Santa’s Magical Operations while getting to meet the man himself. Drive through Santa’s magical runway of blinking lights before you get to the elves check-in booths where you set off