Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights

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Dublin, Monday 1st December - Wednesday 31st December

Follow the Magic in Dublin City Centre and see it like you’ve never seen it before. With 25 city centre locations, spectacular lights and interactive activities, it’s an experience for everyone to enjoy.

Iconic Dublin buildings, bridges and landmarks will be epically transformed with incredible light installations and projections designed by world-class national and international artists. Experience dazzling displays at Merrion Square Park and the GPO, and enjoy fantastic new light experiences at Dublin Castle, Wolfe Tone Square, along the River Liffey and Meeting House Square.

The Locations are:

  • Dublin Castle – Courtyard
  • GPO (General Post Office)
  • Merrion Square Park – ticketed
  • The Spire
  • O’Connell Street – Trees
  • O’Connell Statue on O’Connell Street
  • Newcomen Bank
  • City Hall
  • Palace Street Building
  • River Liffey Boat
  • James Joyce Bridge
  • Digital Depot
  • Meeting House Square
  • Temple Bar Square
  • Ha’penny Bridge
  • Millennium Bridge
  • Wolfe Tone Square
  • Hugh Lane Gallery
  • Custom House
  • Talbot Street Bridge
  • George's Dock
  • Samuel Beckett Bridge
  • The Docks
  • Mansion House
  • Dublin Castle – Lower Yard
  • Palace Street Gate

Date:
Monday 1st December - Wednesday 31st December
Time:
From dusk
Price:
Free

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