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Call for Night-Time Economy to be Embedded in Policy
Dublin’s night-time economy needs to be embedded in policy and city planning from the outset, rather than treated as an afterthought, according to one of the key messages to emerge from Bright Nights, Big City: Culture, Music, and the Future of the Night-Time Economy. More than 30 speakers from Ireland and internationally gathered at the National Concert Hall on 22 September for the conference, presented by AIM Ireland and Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Economy Advisor, R
Sep 283 min read


Dublin Applies for 'European Capital of Christmas' Status as 2026 Entertainment Plan Announced
Dublin City Council has announced that its entertainment plans for the city, this Christmas, will be even bigger and better than last year. This year Dublin City Council is rolling out and supporting an expanded Christmas programme, packed with festive favourites and exciting new activities. An extensive campaign will encourage people to ‘Feel Dublin City Twinkle’ this festive season. It will highlight a range of wonderful attractions and great experiences that people of all
Sep 253 min read


Future of the Dublin Pub to be Focus of Dublin City Council’s 'Bright Nights, Big City' Conference
The future of the Dublin pub, grassroots music venues, international night-time policy and the role of major events in shaping the capital will be among the topics explored at Dublin City Council's new Bright Nights, Big City conference. Organised by Dublin City Council's Night-Time Economy Advisor in partnership with AIM Ireland, the conference will bring together leading voices from hospitality, music, culture, events and urban policy at the National Concert Hall on Tuesday
Sep 83 min read


Dublin City Fleadh to Take Over City Centre This Weekend
Dublin City Fleadh takes over Dublin city centre this weekend - on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. With five locations, dozens of performances and activities throughout the day, and free admission for all, this is one of the city's biggest celebrations of Irish traditional music and culture.From 12pm daily, the streets, squares and venues of the city centre will come alive with trad sessions, céilís, live performances, arts and crafts workshops, and family entertai
Aug 202 min read


Dublin City Council Appoints Main Contractor for Phase 1 of Parnell Square Cultural Quarter Project
The appointment marks a major milestone in the delivery of one of the most significant civic and cultural projects undertaken in Dublin in recent decades. The project will anchor the transformation of Parnell Square into a vibrant cultural quarter centred around a new City Library, creating a unique destination that brings together literature, art, heritage and community while supporting the regeneration of Dublin's north inner city. Phase 1 will deliver a state-of-the-art Ci
Aug 114 min read
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