Dublin Region

  Ireland’s largest trad and folk music festival will light up January with performances from icons of the genre and innovative new artists. Tradfest showcases the best of established and emerging musical talent in over 50 performances across Dublin over five days, 24–28 January.   From Irish harpists, Galician bagpipers and bluegrass banjoists to fusions of trad with hip-hop, New Orleans jazz...

No matter where you travel around the island of Ireland, you’re always going to find something to put on your bucket list of things to see and do. A host of new attractions and experiences are open or will be ready to open for 2022, so make this year the one you find something different to explore on the greenest,...

Your ultimate hiking guide - explore 25 epic Irish trails There’s nothing quite like the feeling of fresh air on your face and rugged terrain underfoot as you reach the summit of one of Ireland’s majestic mountains. Wander down woodland routes, escape to the coast on stunning seaside walks and conquer the highest peaks in the country, where spectacular views...

Exciting Programme of Free Fingal Bike Week Events Now Live! Fingal County Council has announced an exciting programme of free events for Bike Week 2022. Ireland’s 14th annual Bike Week takes place from May 14 to 22 this year. The theme is ‘Click Into Gear’ and the Fingal event programme is designed to get everyone excited about cycling whatever your...

Two days of festivities will see out the old year and ring in the new, as Dublin puts on a spectacular New Year’s Festival. Live music from top musicians, street entertainment, electrifying visual displays and an exciting Festival Village are just some of the ingredients that will make up Dublin’s dazzling two-day New Year’s Festival. On New Year’s Eve a host of...

Ireland to co-host Euro 2028 football tournament Two stadia on the island of Ireland will be among 10 across the UK and Ireland to host the prestigious Euro 2028 competition. The UK and Ireland’s joint bid to host the prestigious football tournament Euro 2028 has been formally approved by UEFA. It will be the biggest event ever hosted by the UK...

The Irish capital will be thronging with literature lovers this year as the city celebrates the centenary of James Joyce’s revered masterpiece Ulysses. All over the globe in 2022 a host of literary events, exhibitions and artistic commissions are set to mark the 100th anniversary of the publication of one of the most iconic works of English literature.  However the author’s...

  183 modern guest rooms with sweeping skyline views, vibrant social spaces designed for work and play, offering a welcome cocktail on arrival, Dublin’s newest hotel is set to take the Docklands to new heights Dublin’s skyline has a bold new addition as Moxy Dublin Docklands opens its doors, following a multi-million euro investment by MKN Property Group. Moxy Hotels, the playful...

See Dublin from a different angle on a serene, scenic and sustainable cruise around Dublin Bay, one of the world’s most beautiful marine environments. With so much to do in Dublin, a city break can be a whirlwind of sightseeing. But take a breath, head for the sea and take a Dublin Bay Cruise; you will be rewarded with...

  Discover the Ireland that inspired the music and shaped the life of U2’s Bono, activist and one of the world’s top rock stars.   A fascinating documentary that sees U2 frontman Bono reflect on his remarkable life held its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and is now streaming on Apple TV+. Bono: Stories of Surrender features personal stories about...