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22 things to do in Ireland over the Christmas holidays

From pantos and winter light trails to ice skating and festive markets, the Christmas season across Ireland is packed with family-friendly events running right through to January and beyond.

living • 20 Dec

County-by-county guide to Christmas experiences in Ireland

Looking for a festive activity? Here are 80 magical Christmas experiences in Ireland.

living • 29 Nov

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (Nov 21-23)

From Christmas markets and festive light tours to French film festivals and live screen printing, there is plenty to be doing in Dublin this weekend.

living • 21 Nov

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (Nov 14-16)

From Ireland's largest art fair to the city's cosiest jam night, there is plenty happening in Dublin this weekend.

living • 13 Nov

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (November 7-9)

From alternative comedy to Twilight-themed pottery, there is plenty happening across Dublin this weekend.

living • 06 Nov

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (Oct 31 - Nov 2)

From fireworks in Finglas to a Macnas Parade in Mountjoy Square, there is plenty to be doing around Dublin this Halloween weekend.

living • 31 Oct

Things do in Dublin this weekend (October 24-26)

From alternative comedy and a LGBTQ+ friendly pub quiz to flea markets and free Halloween events, there's plenty happening across Dublin this weekend.

living • 23 Oct

Group of friends sitting in a cafe enjoying a hot drinks together. They are talking, sitting at a table with a view in Tynemouth, North East of England. They are two couples, double dating. One of the couples are LGBTQI+.

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (October 17-19)

From sneaking a peek inside some of the city's most breathtaking buildings to a Taylor Swift-themed club night, there is plenty to keep you busy in the city this weekend.

Things to Do • 16 Oct

A group of friends at the local pub having a good time

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (October 10-12)

From pumpkin carving in Smithfield to a 2000s-themed quiz in Dublin 2, there is plenty to keep you busy in the city this weekend.

living • 09 Oct

Wide view of two mothers with their children picking pumpkins for Halloween at a pumpkin patch field in Newcastle, England on a nice day in October. The kids are dressed up in Halloween outfits.

13 pumpkin patches to visit around Ireland this Halloween

Whether you're a scream queen or a scaredy cat, Halloween offers plenty of ways to celebrate the turning of the season, and there's no better way to make the most of it than visiting a pumpkin patch.

Halloween • 06 Oct

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (October 3-5)

From celebrating the release of brand new Taylor Swift songs at The Grand Social to embracing spooky season in Glasnevin, there is plenty to do in Dublin this weekend.

living • 02 Oct

Things to do in Dublin (September 26-28)

From a one-day wellness and creativity festival to Dublin's largest singles' night, there is plenty to do in Dublin this weekend.

Things to Do • 25 Sep

Things to do in Dublin (September 19-21)

From celebrating Culture Night across the city to enjoying a family-friendly event on College Green, there is plenty to do in Dublin this weekend.

living • 18 Sep

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (September 12-14)

From the Dublin Fringe Festival to Culture Night, there is plenty happening in Dublin this weekend.

living • 11 Sep

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (August 22-24)

From Beatles celebrations and lobster festivals to group sound baths and SFX workshops for kids, there is plenty happening in Dublin this weekend.

living • 21 Aug

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (August 15-17)

From chilli eating competitions in Herbert Park to Lúnasa celebrations in Hugh Lane, there is plenty happening in Dublin this weekend.

living • 14 Aug

14 adventures to enjoy across Ireland

Ireland may be small, but that doesn't mean there's any shortage of adventures to be had.

Ireland • 11 Aug

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (August 8-10)

From wildflower workshops in Raheny to an evening of art in Fade Street, there is plenty happening in Dublin this weekend.

living • 07 Aug

Lauren Sharpe, Allison Saul and Heather Lawrie from The Victory Dolls at Taste of Kildare, Naas Racecourse

Taste of Kildare: Celebrity chefs, live music, and local cuisine

A wholesome, food-filled, family-friendly event is coming to Kildare this August.

Food • 05 Aug

Things to do in Dublin this long weekend (August 1-4)

With a long weekend stretching out before us, now is the perfect time to book into a show, organise a date night, or plan a catch-up with the gang.

living • 31 Jul

A young adult shopping in a record store in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California.

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (July 25-27)

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living • 24 Jul

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (July 18-20)

From the return of RIOT to Vicar Street, to an evening of theatre in The Pearse Centre, and a music-filled BBQ in Hen's Teeth, there is plenty happening across Dublin this weekend.

living • 17 Jul

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (July 11-13)

What will you get up to?

living • 10 Jul

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (July 4-6)

From music festivals in Dun Laoghaire to ISL tours of Dublin Castle, there is plenty happening across Dublin this weekend.

living • 04 Jul

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (June 27-29)

From swapshops and sunset yoga, to 90s bops and Pride shindigs, plenty is happening across Dublin this weekend.

living • 26 Jun