{"id":1040,"date":"2012-12-14T20:08:36","date_gmt":"2012-12-14T20:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dublineventguide.com\/blog\/?p=1040"},"modified":"2012-12-14T20:08:36","modified_gmt":"2012-12-14T20:08:36","slug":"dublin-event-guide-287-christmas-markets-fairs-events-all-over-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dublineventguide.com\/blog\/index.php\/allgemein\/dublin-event-guide-287-christmas-markets-fairs-events-all-over-dublin\/","title":{"rendered":"Dublin Event Guide 287: Christmas Markets + Fairs + Events all over Dublin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Dublin News<\/a> – Competitions<\/a> – Support the Guide<\/a> – Joerg’s Picks<\/a> – Feel Good<\/a> – This is Odd<\/a>
\nFri<\/a> – Sat<\/a> – Sun<\/a> – Mon<\/a> – Tue<\/a> – Wed<\/a> – Thu<\/a> – Fri<\/a> – Events Coming Up<\/a> – Exhibitions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Hi all!<\/p>\n

Back to the “usual” late time after the early Christmas present of last week’s early arrival of the Dublin Event Guide. I see now what I can do to get it out earlier, but unfortunately I don’t think this is an option. Last week I worked on the Event Guide on Monday and Tuesday and on Wednesday I worked through the night and still had a bit of work left on Thursday evening. But that would mean that I would have to sacrifice ALL my life to write the Dublin Event Guide. I am sure you agree that that doesn’t make sense! :-) So, I found ONE option of sending it earlier, but it wasn’t the right option. For me that means: Back to the drawing board and find another 5 or more options. I will! ;-)<\/p>\n

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I had a super weekend last week and thanks for the nice wishes that I got from some of you! I went to two proper Christmas Markets, had lots of Gl\u00fchwein, really good food and all this was made even nicer because jsut when I arrived in Germany, snow started to fall and stayed around for the whole three days. No traffic chaos just all going a little slower. Just great.<\/p>\n

This week I will check lots of Christmas Markets in Dublin and I already heard from some of you that it is not so impressive, but let’s hope that there will be some improvement every year so that in a few years we can have outstanding Christmas Markets here as well.<\/p>\n

I explained last week how you can help the Dublin Event Guide without having to pay a cent more than you would spend anyway by using the links in the DUblin News section and thanks a lot to the people that already did that. Keep using the links when you buy your Christmas presents or whatever else you need!
\nA reminder about the context: Many online retailers don’t pay for advertisement anymore, but they pay a small commission on sales that was the result of a promotion. So most of the ads you see in this e-zine week after week are not making any money UNLESS you click on it and then also complete your purchase in the same process. Without any cost to you, about 5% of the purchase value (50 cent from a EUR 10 buy) is paid to the me, the “advertiser”. So if you want to buy books, buy them (for the lowest price anyway) through the Book Depository link in this newsletter. You get the best price and don’t pay any postage if you buy from Book Depository. If you want to buy from Amazon or Groupon or Lastminute.com also do please click on the banners EVERY TIME before you do. Please use the ad links in this newsletter. And this week I am listing another few online stores that you should use. Check the Dublin News section! Remember that it doesn’t cost a single cent to you, but that you help the Dublin Event Guide HUGELY!<\/p>\n

And one other thing: It hasn’t happened yet in five years, but there will be a first at some point and I am ready for it! :-) In case you feel the urge to send me a Christmas present, you can simply choose it from my wishlist on Amazon.co.uk and get it directly sent to me. I have lots of wishes in all different price categories and I will be eternally grateful. I know some of the things I am interested in are a little odd, but, hey, that’s me! LOL Here is a selection of things from my letter to Santa: http:\/\/www.perfectresults.info\/wishlist.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

And the last thing: Please keep spreading the word about the Dublin Event Guide. Tell people that they should subscribe at http:\/\/www.dublineventguide.com<\/a> (on the right hand side) and then also LIKE the Dublin Event Guide on Facebook at http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DublinEventGuide<\/a> . Donations are happily received here: http:\/\/www.perfectresults.info\/donate.htm<\/a> Any amount helps!<\/p>\n

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The “Feel Good Slot” at this place in the Dublin Event Guide is to share some inspirational, motivational or thought provoking quotes, stories or video clips. You wonder why I added this section to this e-zine? If your week was great, you might not need it, but most of us had some challenging moments in the last week and this section is for the people that want to remind that despite all, life is great and it is important to be alive.<\/p>\n

Today I have a song for you. It is a simple and nice Feel Good song about our childhood, but there is more behind it!<\/p>\n

The Wicklow-based singer\/songwriter\/musician who wrote and sings the song is Nancy Falkow, who is a self-declared “fan” of the Dublin Event Guide and she recorded this single in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation. You can listen,download and donate to the charity at http:\/\/www.NancyFalkow.bandcamp.com<\/a> You can listen for free and then you can donate. There is a minimum donation of $1 and you get a digital version of the single, but you are invited to give more.<\/p>\n

I like the song and suggest that you check it out and donate if you can.<\/p>\n

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This part is important to “keep the show on the road”:<\/p>\n

Last week Sean S and Zelie McG were so wonderful to help with a donation. All the support is much appreciated!
\nHave you helped? Your help is absolutely needed too to ensure that everyone will continue to get the Dublin Event Guide every week. The cost for sending the weekly newsletter is approx. EUR 170 per month and I need your help!
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I appreciate ANY help: EUR 12 would be great (that’s only 25 cent per week!), but even if it is just the price of 2 pints it will help.<\/p>\n

You can donate online by following this link to the PayPal&CreditCard donation page http:\/\/www.perfectresults.info\/donation.htm<\/a> If you want to transfer your donation directly to my account, just send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com and I will send you the details.<\/p>\n

In the last 12 months the following wonderful people have sponsored this Dublin Event Guide: Christian K, Esme E, Vincent R, Sophie P, Tom B, Barbara Q-B, Joan S, Catherine E, Deirdre I, Donna M, Conor R, Tom McM, Anna F, Corina R, Maite L-Sch, Aine C, Justin McC, Paul A, Enrique P, Kiera M, Sinead D and Sarah C, Anto K, A C, Lorraine M, Nikodem R, Stefanie N, Emma L, Brendan M, Margaret B, Karen D, Clare D, Paula R, Selina McC, Darragh D, Marta T, Rebecca T, Celina N, Caroline K, Nicola R, Brendan M, Carmel M, Wanda J, Clodagh C, Martin O’S, Orla K, Franziska B, Pawel B, Rosemarie L, Aisling S, Clodagh O’C, Aine G, Pauline R, Patricia O’N, Ryan M, Niamh S, Lesley C, Daniel C L, Nora O’K, Maureen P, Francesca F, Chantal S, Monika E, Anindya M, Carolyn McQ, William C, Pilar G, Susan D, Gordon S,Susan B, Rainey D-G, Johan S, Susanne B, Lorraine F, Fionn O’D, Frances K, Aidan G, Clodagh O’C, Tara R, Tracey O’C, Elaine B, John F, Trish C, Alexander F,Sophie L, Katie G, Ciaran O’C, Vick R, Lotte Ch, Rosemary K, Patrick O’C, Claire D, Eamonn U, Gerard Ph, Fiona F, Yvonne O’S, Sarah McC, Barry P, Stephanie C, Doreen K, William McC, Saoirse O’T, Geraldine R, Stephen-Eamonn D, Rhona D, Paul D, Jasmin B, Caroline M, Stephen S, Miriam B, Roslyn M, Nathalie M, Siobhan B, Eric O’F, Brian O’C, Caitriona McG, Mairin M, Beatrix K, Hans Martin W, Brian P, Adrian P, Anthony K, Fiona O’R, Erica N, Aine C, Deirdre E, Valerie A, Stephen-Eamonn D, Doreen K, Paul M, Elaine K, Sarah S, Fiona F, Maria P, Tom McM, Victoria M. C, Padraig K, Melanie B, Anna-Lena F, Margaret G, Margarita G, Martin O’M, Arthur D, Serena F, Clodagh O’C, Ava S, Conor R, Ann M, Alison P, Sandra McD, Marie D, Amanda L, Donna M, Sean S, Zelie McG and http:\/\/www.GravitationalFX.ie<\/a> (An Irish Web Design, SEO and Internet Marketing who offer affordable web design), http:\/\/www.FlamencoIndalo.com<\/a> (A group that supports and promotes the art of Flamenco in Ireland.), http:\/\/www.oliviercornetgallery.com<\/a> (A brand new Art Gallery in Temple Bar), www.Festivals.ie (Ireland’s festivals website, with key information on festivals in Ireland<\/a>, UK and Europe), http:\/\/www.thepaulkanegallery.com<\/a> (A great Art Gallery, on the search for a new venue) and http:\/\/www.a1computers.ie<\/a> in Dun Laoghaire\/Cabinteely (The Computer Repair Company that fixes computers, laptops, phones and Internet problems fast. Their Computer Shop sells computers, laptops and lo w priced printer cartridges). The main sponsor is http:\/\/www.KravMagaIreland.com<\/a>, the self-defence training centre for everyone, which provides regular 12-week or 2-day self-defence training courses for beginners.<\/p>\n

All events listed in this Event Guide are free of any admission charges (or at least appear to be free) unless otherwise stated. I try to find confirmation in all cases and do my best to double-check the information. However errors can happen and therefore no promise for correctness can be given.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This section is intended to provide some help in picking and choosing from the huge number of events by sharing with you what I will\/might or would do. This is not a “best of\u2026” list and if an event is not listed here, it by no means implies that the event is not interesting. Instead my “picks” are just based on my personal preferences. All events mentioned here are described in detail further down<\/em><\/p>\n

This week I will overdose on Christmas Markets! Docklands Christmas Market, Francis Street Christmas Fair, Christmas Cracker Flea Market, Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market, Chocolate Factory Christmas Fair and Dame District Christmas Market. WOW, six markets! And that is NOT the full list. I’d say everybody will find something this weekend, but you are in trouble if you dislike Christmas. :-O<\/p>\n

If you have children to entertain, check out the fully Live Crib in the Irish Cultural Centre in Clondalkin (Sat) even with live baby and also the Treasure Hunt at the Docklands Christmas Market (Sun).<\/p>\n

If y ou never came to the Gardiner Street Gospel Mass, but always wanted to come then you should do so this week, because a small Christmas Gospel\/Carol Concert is added after the normal mass. In my technical\/sound engineering role for the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir I will do my best to make them sound as good as I can!<\/p>\n

I know all Christmas stuff, but don’t dispair, there is lots of other things as well. From chef Neven Maguire in the National Library via a range of gigs in Whelan’s and in the Mercantile (among other venues) to some events in connection with the GAME exhibition in the Science Gallery.<\/p>\n

181 events to choose from and all free! I’d say you will find something!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Evening of Christmas Favourites – National Maternity Hospital Fundraiser<\/h2>\n

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The National Maternity Hospital Holles Street Foundation, in collaboration with the Glasnevin Musical Society, presented “An Evening of Christmas Favourites”, a fundraising event for much needed funds for the neonatal unit (special care baby unit). And they made 2x Family Passes available for a competition. The winners were Vernon Glover and Tracey Brogan. Congratulations! http:\/\/www.nmhfoundation.ie\/news\/christmas-concert-on-thursday -december-13th-.379.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jam Club Christmas Special – Turk’s Head<\/h2>\n

Thurs 13 Dec – 20:00<\/h3>\n
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The Jam Club, a live music night with an eclectic mix of music is back took place on Thursday and the one pair of tickets was won by Ashleagh Coyne. Congrats! https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/561222587227602\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Park Singers Christmas Concert<\/h2>\n

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The Park Singers choir, are performing their Christmas Concert on Sunday 16 Dec in the St. Dominic’s College Church in Cabra (at 19:30). The Park Singers are a four-part female choir from Dublin formed in 1970 which is conducted by Orla Gillan. Tickets for their concert are just EUR 5 and free refreshments afterwards are included.<\/p>\n

To let the Dublin Event Guide Community know about this event, the Park Singers are making one pair of tickets available for a competition and the winner of the pair of tickets is Mary O’Sullivan.<\/p>\n

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By always clicking on the links below before you buy a product from these traders, you hugely help the Dublin Event Guide! Every time you buy something, approx 5% of the total amount will be given to the Dublin Event Guide as a reward for promoting the trader. Importantly, you don’t pay cent more than normal! So you can help without having to put your hand in your own pocket! ;-) These are the links, use them often (EVERY time you buy from the relevant site!)<\/p>\n

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Restaurant Update<\/h2>\n
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A good few changes have happened in the Restaurant World in Dublin and if you know more (and I am sure there are many more!) send them to me. A few things that I have discovered in Dame Street recently:<\/p>\n

The Noble House a Chinese Restaurant between George’s Street and Dublin Castle is closed for some while and has been emptied and neutralised (names have disappeared) now. Directly next to it was an Italian Restaurant that was originally called Boccaccio and then became Russo’s. Russos’s has closed down a couple of weeks ago and the premises have now also been neutralised.<\/p>\n

On the other side of the street, Charlie 2, the fast food Chinese restaurant next to the Olympia has closed down but there are at least 2 more Charlie Restaurants (Temple Bar and George’s Street) VERY near by, so you won’t miss anything. Instead the place where Charlie 2 was in is now a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. I wonder if they smelled that there is money in them chickens since Crackbird is just a few meteres away and is doing well.<\/p>\n

Another bit closer to Christ Church at the corner Dame Street with Parliament Street, a name change and menu change has taken place. The former Da Pino, that was changed to Salamanca Fusion is now call BamBoo and calls it self “Sushi & Grill Restaurant”. The owner is still the same, but the menu is now different. A restaurant critic in the Independent from early days wasn’t very positive, Tripadvisor reviews are OVER positive (Is it employees wiriting them??), so maybe go for a moderate middle!?<\/p>\n

Four significant changes in City Centre locations over a distance of less than 100 metres? That’s not a good sign!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Based on your feedback, I have decided to do the following with the Exhibition section in this newsletter from now on: I will provide you with a link to a near-comprehensive listing of exhibitions provided by www.visualartists.ie<\/a> . For me to list all exhibitions would only be doubling their good work and would be an inefficient use of my resources. The link is http:\/\/visualartists.ie\/category\/listings\/dublin\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Ort of Ross O’Carroll-Kelly<\/h2>\n

01-24 December<\/h3>\n

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For ten years, the pen of illustrator Alan Clarke has captured the misadventures of Ross O’Carroll-Kelly. Now, to celebrate a decade of drawing, the artist is hosting a major exhibition of his work. It will feature a huge selection of original illustrations, prints, sketches, theatre posters and never-seen-before Ross ephemera and curiosities. There will also be a glimpse behind the scenes of the process involved in creating the visual imagery of Ross’s world. Admission is free. http:\/\/rossocarrollkelly.ie\/NewsPage.aspx?p=Ort<\/a><\/p>\n

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Paddy Campbell – Wax figures: Once upon a Thumb<\/h2>\n

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Fast Moving Consumer Goods<\/h2>\n

06-21 Dec<\/h3>\n

Talbot Gallery, 51 Talbot Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n

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Innovation and the Humanities<\/h2>\n

09:00 – 15:30, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

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The UCD School of History and Archives, the UCD M\u00edche\u00e1l \u00d3 Cl\u00e9irigh Institute and Innovation UCD invite to a free full day seminar on “Innovation and the Humanities”. Admission is free, but booking is required. All details on website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Francis Street Art & Antiques Xmas Fair<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 19:00, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

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The surprisingly vast amount of 25 (!!) galleries and antiques shops in Francis Street came together in the Francis Street Association and designated their street “Dublin’s Art & Antiques Quarter”. And to attract some Christmas business there will be a “Francis Street Art & Antiques Xmas Fair” this year from Thurs 13-Sun 16 Dec. It will be opened officially on Thursday from 18:00-20:00. On Fri the Fair will run from 10:00-19:00, on Sat from 10:00-17:30 and on Sun from 13:00-17:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A Practical Guide to Irish Spirituality: Sl\u00ed Aon Dhrao\u00ed – Book Launch<\/h2>\n

10:30 – 13:30, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

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The Launch of “A Practical Guide to Irish Spirituality: Sl\u00ed Aon Dhrao\u00ed” by Lora O\u2019Brien will take place.
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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

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Over forty market stalls in chalets make up this Christmas Market in the Dun Laoghaire Town Centre and the Metals (near the Seafront underneath the Forty Foot Bar) The market is open until 1st January. There is also a Life-size crib with live animals open at St. Michael\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade<\/h2>\n

\"\" 11:00 – 18:00, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Caf\u00e9 on site and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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National Gallery Talks<\/h2>\n

\"\" 11:30 – 16:50, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Christmas Cracker Flea Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 19:00, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

Block T, 1\/6 Haymarket, Smithfield, Dublin 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Biggest Christmas Flea Market in Ireland will take place in Block B, Smithfield Square. Dublin. The Dublin Flea and BLOCK T have joined forces to bring you a whopping 120 stalls of bric-a-brac, clothes, vintage, retro, vinyl, furniture and hidden gems with added Christmas cheer in the form of clever crafts, creative thinking and affordable art. The SCOOP Foundation and Amnesty International Ireland will also be there spreading goodwill. Delicious food, coffee, music and Christmas cheer will be available in abundance.<\/p>\n

The Flea Market takes place on Fri 14 Dec (12:00-19:00) and on Sat 15 Dec and Sun 16 Dec (11:00-18:00).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dame District Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 23:00, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dame Court, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Dame District Christmas Market is taking place the second time this year. Last year it was a long row of white plastic tents down Dame Court from Exchequer Street to Dame Lane. The stalls were fine, but a Christmassy atmosphere didn’t really come up. This year all is promised to be better, “bigger and shinier”. The stalls will be selling handmade crafts, jewelry, toys and food. There will also be a stage with entertainment from music and comedy acts with entertainment every night.<\/p>\n

The line up will be:
\nAlan Star (DJ) – Cravingz – Created by Comets – Crow Black Chicken – Daire Kelly (DJ) – Gypsy Rabble Rebel – Juliet\u2019s Rescue – Julyo – Lisa McLaughlin – Penny Wentworth – ProudFoot – Red Kid – Robin James Hurt – Shawn Mullen – Simon Fagan – The Amazing Few – The Hot Sprockets – The Louisiana 6 – The Rockets – The Young Folk. http:\/\/www.damedistrict.com\/entertainment\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Special events on Fri 14 Dec are:
\nGypsy Rebel Rebel \/ Christmas Gypsy Style in Sweeney’s Mongrel (Admission free)
\nSalsa Night (14-15 Dec: 23:00-02:30) with Antonio in the Mercantile (Admission free)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Docklands Christmas Festival<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 20:00, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Docklands Christmas Festival will start on Friday 07 Dec and will continue until 23 Dec. 80 traders are selling their goods and there will be stalls with food and mulled wine, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts etc. A carousel and “Victorian fairground attractions” will also be there. The market is open until 20:00. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GPO An Post Carol Singing<\/h2>\n

13:00 – 14:00, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

GPO, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The lunchtime carol singing of An Post staff at the GPO is a tradition in Dublin that many people are not aware of. Until 21 Dec, An Post staff will sing every weekday from 13:00-14:00 and everybody is invited to join in. The singing is accompanies by Noel Carroll on violin and Lillian O\u2019Connor on piano.<\/p>\n

And if you can’t make it to the weekday lunchtime singing you can come to the GPO on Sat 08, 15 and 22 from 13:00-14:00 to listen to the Cameron singers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Christmas Light Projection – Powerscourt<\/h2>\n

16:30, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

Powerscourt Centre, 59 South William Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Actor AIdan Gillen (Love\/Hate) will launch a Christmas-themed House of Light projection show on the South William Street side (where the steps are) of Powerscourt Townhouse Centre. This audiovisual show features lots of Christmas imagery and sounds including Santa Claus and his reindeers, a giant moving gift train, tonnes of snow and loads of other festive pictures and sounds. The launch will take place at 17:00.<\/p>\n

Before that, at 16:30, the St. Patrick’s Cathedral Boys Choir will sing on the steps of the centre from 16:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Friday Night Game Social: Roleplaying Games<\/h2>\n

18:00 – 20:00, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Come to this “Friday Night Game Social: Roleplaying Games” and and join in for an evening of roleplaying games of exploration and discovery. Games for a wide variety of tastes and ages will be available to play, whether you want to spend two hours developing strategy or see how many quick games you can fit into one evening. Expect games like: Savage Worlds, Star Wars, Call of Chthulhu. The games are curated by Dr Graham Turner, Chair of the Irish Games Association. Admission is free, but booking is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sahaja Yoga Meditation<\/h2>\n

\"\" 19:30, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

4\/5 Eustace Street, Temple Bar (next to IFI, ring bell no. 3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Need to wind down after a tiring week? Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation (not physical yoga, but “yoga meditation”!) classes every Friday at 19:30 at 4\/5 Eustace Street, Temple Bar (next to IFI, ring bell no. 3)<\/p>\n

A drop in class, with newcomers welcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cornucopia – Live Music<\/h2>\n

\"\" 19:30 – 21:30, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

Cornucopia Caf\u00e9 & Restaurant, 19\/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Cornucopia Caf\u00e9 & Restaurant host live music three evenings a week (Thurs, Fri and Sat). The restaurant is a Wholefood & Vegetarian Restaurant and is open until 22:15.
\n+ Every second Thursday N.C Lawlor, a songwriter, session player and troubadour plays a mix of country, bluegrass & blues from 19:30-21:30.
\n+ Every Friday (19:30-21:30) Junshi Murakami plays Irish Harp.
\n+ Every Saturday (19:30-21:30) Nollaig Mann plays a collection of popular and jazz classics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Astronomy Ireland Telescope Nights<\/h2>\n

\"\" 20:00, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

Astronomy Ireland, Unit A8 Airside Enterprise Park, Swords, Co Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Astronomy Ireland’s weekly free telescope nights are beginning again, and will take place each Friday night at 20:00 if the weather permits. Check the website below for a weather forecast and to find out what you will be able to see at the telescope night. The focus will be on Jupiter and Moon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bicycle Christmas Party<\/h2>\n

20:00, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

Cafe Rothar, 16 Fade Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Bicycle Christmas Party takes place in Cafe Rothar and all are welcome. Come by, have a chat with the Dublin Cycling community and you can buy Dublin Cycling Campaign T-shirts. BYOB. Mulled wine and nibbles will be available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gloria Christmas Concert<\/h2>\n

20:00, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This is one of the most popular Christmas Concerts in Dublin. The LBGT choir Gloria will perform Christmas songs and other material and you can expect a packed St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Admission is free, but make sure you arrive early!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:00, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are: Fri 14 Dec: Cut Backs; Sat 15 Dec: Full Circle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Bionic Rats<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:00, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

Sin \u00c9, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Bionic Rats play live Reggae and Ska every Friday in Sin \u00c9. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One Hit Wonders<\/h2>\n

22:00 – 02:30, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

Murray’s Bar, 33-34 O’Connell Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Gerry Lydon will do a “One Hit Wonders” themed night downstairs on Murray’s. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It Was All A Bit Black And White<\/h2>\n

22:30, Fri 14 Dec<\/h3>\n

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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I often wonder how a band came to their name and when they first started to realise that the chosen name was a bit of a pain! :-)<\/p>\n

One of the bands I wonder about is playing in Whelan’s tonight: “It Was All Black And White”, a 2-piece experimental, instrumental band will be on stage in the Midnight Hour and they will be supported by The Depravations, a 4-piece indie folk band from Galway.<\/p>\n

Doors open at 23:30, but admission is free only if you are there before 22:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght<\/h2>\n

\"\" 08:00 – 12:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Co. Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A weekly car boot sale, one of less than a handful that is still reliably taking place, has up to 200 cars\/sellers. The stadium is just a few minutes walk from the Red LUAS line stop and numerous bus stops. For traders the Car Boot Sale opens at 06:30 for buyers from 08:00. If you are interested in selling, check the details and register on their website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dublin Food Co-op<\/h2>\n

\"\" 09:30 – 16:30, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dublin Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Dublin Food Co-op is open every Saturday at Newmarket for organic wholefoods and sustainable household products, plus over a dozen producer stalls offering organic fruit and veg., baked goods, dairy produce, wines, hot and cold food, etc. The Co-op is also open on Thursdays 12:00-20:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Honest2Goodness Food Market<\/h2>\n

\"\" 09:30 – 16:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Honest2goodness, 136 Slaney Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The weekly Honest2goodness food market in Glasnevin has fresh meat, vegetables, fish, baked goods, and wines. It is open from 09:30-16:00. It is behind Lidl in the Industrial Estate just after the Glasnevin Cemetary coming from the City Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SuperNatural Food Market<\/h2>\n

\"\" 09:30 – 15:30, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

St. Andrews Resource Centre, 114 Pearse Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The SuperNatural Food Market is taking place every Saturday from 09:30-15:30 in St. Andrews Resource Centre in Pearse Street, Dublin 2.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Docklands Christmas Festival<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 20:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Docklands Christmas Festival will start on Friday 07 Dec and will continue until 23 Dec. 80 traders are selling their goods and there will be stalls with food and mulled wine, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts etc. A carousel and “Victorian fairground attractions” will also be there. The market is open until 20:00. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Farmleigh House Christmas Events<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Farmleigh House is celebrating Christmas with a whole range of events at every weekend in December.<\/p>\n

This Sunday the Food Market will take place from 10:00-17:00 and there is a Festive Crib. In addition there is “Christmas Crackers Puppet Show” (12:00+13:45+15:30) and Storytelling events (12:45+14:30+16:15) for children and Carol Singing with Gloria (14:30-16:30) and Barbershop Melodies with The Mellowchords (14:00-16:00) for the whole family.<\/p>\n

Admission to all events is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Francis Street Art & Antiques Xmas Fair<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 17:30, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Francis Street, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The surprisingly vast amount of 25 (!!) galleries and antiques shops in Francis Street came together in the Francis Street Association and designated their street “Dublin’s Art & Antiques Quarter”. And to attract some Christmas business there will be a “Francis Street Art & Antiques Xmas Fair” this year from Thurs 13-Sun 16 Dec. It will be opened officially on Thursday from 18:00-20:00. On Fri the Fair will run from 10:00-19:00, on Sat from 10:00-17:30 and on Sun from 13:00-17:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jamestown Market<\/h2>\n

\"\" 10:00 – 17:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jamestown Flea Market + Car Boot Sale takes place every Sat+Sun from 10:00-17:00. You can reach it from Tyrconnell Road and from Kylemore Road and it is within 3 min from Black Horse stop on the red Luas line. There is free parking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Merchants Market<\/h2>\n

\"\" 10:00 – 16:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a relatively new weekly market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. Sounds interesting and I will check it out over the coming weeks. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre\/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel). http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/merchantsindoormarket<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market<\/h2>\n

\"\" 10:00 – 17:30, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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An indoor market in Coolock with over 40 traders with a wide range of goods and a caf\u00e9 on site as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Red Stables Christmas Art Programme<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

St. Anne\u2019s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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You are invited to the festive activities taking place at The Red Stables, St. Anne\u2019s Park, Mount Prospect Avenue, Dublin 3 in December.<\/p>\n

There will be fun family drop in art workshops and make your own Christmas tree decorations or create a winter wonderland with artists Fionnuala Hanahoe and Mary Noonan from 12:00-16:00 on Saturday 15 Dec.<\/p>\n

Join artist Martina Galvin on Sunday 16 Dec , 12:00-16:00 to make Christmas finger puppets, colourful angels, white Christmas doves, robin red breasts and other birds you might find in St. Anne\u2019s park.<\/p>\n

Get in the Christmas mood with the \u2018Christmas Crackers\u2019 puppet show by Conor Lambert\u2019s Custard Pie Puppet Company, which features Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, elves and many more Christmas characters. The puppet show is live, interactive and guaranteed to generate lots of belly laughs and little giggles from the audience. Saturday 15 Dec at 16:00.<\/p>\n

Using the flora of St Anne\u2019s Park as inspiration, artist Maeve Clancy will transform the exhibition space of The Red Stables into a cut paper wonderland, creating a magical space to explore and engage with. Holly and snowflakes, Santa and Jack Frost will all feature in an interactive display for children of all ages.<\/p>\n

The Red Stables Art, Craft and Food Market is open every Saturday 10:00-17:00. http:\/\/www.fingalmarkets.com<\/a><\/p>\n

All events and even more than listed here can be found on http:\/\/www.redstablesartists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/RedStXmasflyerWeb.pdf<\/a> and on the website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Temple Bar Food Market<\/h2>\n

\"\" 10:00 – 16:30, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Temple Bar Markets (Food Market on Meeting House Square, Book Market on Temple Bar Square and the Designer Mart near Cow’s Lane) are taking place every Saturday from 10:00-16:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“My Favourites” – Walking Tour<\/h2>\n

\"\" 11:00 – 13:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“These Are a Few of My Favourite Things” is the title of a Walking Tour that Emily Gallagher will run every Saturday. It will be an Alternative Arts and Culture Trail and she will bring you to “Dublin\u2019s Best Cafes, Bars, Markets, Unusual Stores, Galleries, Theatres, Arts Spaces, and more! And hear some tales you\u2019ve never heard before!”<\/p>\n

Meeting point is at the Spire. The tours are free but donations are welcome and booking is recommended via egaldog@gmail.com or 085-2725095<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Blackrock Market<\/h2>\n

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Blackrock Market, 19 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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At the Blackrock Market in the centre of Blackrock, you’ll find 50 stalls selling collectibles, antiques, handmade goods, books, food & there’s free popcorn, ballons & facepainting for the kids.
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Christ Church Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 17:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The crypt of Christ Church will be the venue for the probably smallest Christmas market in Dublin again. But nevertheless there is something special about this market. It is a cool venue and if you have a few minutes, give it a go. There will be craft produce and presents and the crypt also has the Christ Church Cafe where you can warm up between your different Christmas Market visits. Admission is free. The Christmas market will take place on the four Saturdays before Christmas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Christmas Boutique<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Ranelagh Arts Centre, 26 Ranelagh Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A Christmas Gift Boutique will be popping up in the Ranelagh Arts Centre for 12 days before Christmas, selling affordable Irish design and craft gifts from 30 Irish designers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Christmas Cracker Flea Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Block T, 1\/6 Haymarket, Smithfield, Dublin 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Biggest Christmas Flea Market in Ireland will take place in Block B, Smithfield Square. Dublin. The Dublin Flea and BLOCK T have joined forces to bring you a whopping 120 stalls of bric-a-brac, clothes, vintage, retro, vinyl, furniture and hidden gems with added Christmas cheer in the form of clever crafts, creative thinking and affordable art. The SCOOP Foundation and Amnesty International Ireland will also be there spreading goodwill. Delicious food, coffee, music and Christmas cheer will be available in abundance.<\/p>\n

The Flea Market takes place on Fri 14 Dec (12:00-19:00) and on Sat 15 Dec and Sun 16 Dec (11:00-18:00).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Christmas Decoration Workshop<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 13:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Construct Star and Angel Christmas Tree Decorations in this free art workshop for all ages with artist Martina Galvin. Admission is free. Contact the Gallery Reception on 01 2225564 to book your place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

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Over forty market stalls in chalets make up this Christmas Market in the Dun Laoghaire Town Centre and the Metals (near the Seafront underneath the Forty Foot Bar) The market is open until 1st January. There is also a Life-size crib with live animals open at St. Michael\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Family Christmas Cracker-making Workshop<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 13:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

The Lab, 1 Foley Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A free family workshop will take place in The Lab. Get into the Christmas spirit mood by learning how to make traditional Swedish Christmas crackers with artist Veronica Forsgren. All materials provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mart Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Old Fire Station, 190a Lower Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Old Fire Station in Rathmines is home for a new Christmas Market, whcih will take place on 15+16 and 22+23 Dec. The market will be host to Art, Fashion, Crafts, Jewellery, Antiques and Christmas Goodies. The Old Fire Station is directly next to Cafe Moda in the centre of Rathmines, quite near to the Clock Tower. There will be 20 stalls at the weekend. Unfortunately I couldn’t find the starting time on the website, so I use the arbitrary time of 11:00<\/p>\n

It seems that there will be a weekday market as well (http:\/\/www.mart.ie\/market<\/a> ) from 18-21 Dec from 13:00-19:00 which will be a little smaller.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade<\/h2>\n

\"\" 11:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Caf\u00e9 on site and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bring & Buy Sale – Dog Rescue<\/h2>\n

11:30 – 15:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Donnycarney Community Centre, Clancarthy Rd \/Collins Ave., Dublin 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A Bring & Buy Sale in aid of Dog Rescue Ireland will take place and needs you to bring items in good conditions that can be sold on the day. (You can ring 087-2651720 to arrange collection.) In addition you are needed to buy items there on the day<\/p>\n

The event is not free, but the price of EUR 0.50 per person is so low that I decided to include it here. (The admission charge is a bit surprising. Too low to raise a significant amount of money and too high to advertise the event with the more appealing tag of “free”. I would instead ask for a voluntary donation of EUR 1 and otherwise try to get as many people to come and buy items at the market. But I am sure the organisers have a good reason for what they are doing.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Moving Crib<\/h2>\n

11:30 – 18:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Saint Martin\u2019s Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Moving Crib in St. Martin Apostolate has fascinated generations of children from Dublin and all over Ireland and 50 years after it first began, it still draws the crowds. The Moving Crib is like an expanded Nativity Play going back to Adam and Eve and finishing after the crib scene with the young Jesus teaching the Doctors in the Temple. There are over 100 figures in the Crib arranged in 14 different tableaux. They cover various episodes of the Old and New Testament. The figures are about a metre high, moulded in papier-mache and dressed in miniature clothes. Concealed motors control the movements of the arms, head and legs. All figures, motors, clothing etc. come from a firm in Germany.<\/p>\n

Four events take place each day, running for 30 minutes. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to find out yet when these four events take place. The opening hours are Weekdays: 14:00-18:00 and Weekends: 11:30-18:00 from 26 Nov-06 Jan. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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National Gallery Talks<\/h2>\n

\"\" 11:30 – 16:50, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chocolate Factory Christmas Fair<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 19:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Chocolate Factory, 26 King’s Inn Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The new and developing creative space “Chocolate Factory” will host a Christmas Fair with crafts and home made produce. The market is running on the next two weekends and there will be stalls selling Food, Crafts, Photography, Art and Jewellery. There will also be live music and entertainment every Saturday. Hot food will be for sale as well as traditional mulled wine and mince pies and you can even get your Christmas Tree there.<\/p>\n

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Computer Clinic<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 14:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Gables Restaurant and Wine Shop, Torquay Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A free A1 Computers Drop-in Computer Clinic will take place in Foxrock on Sat 08 + Sat 15 Dec. The A1 Computer Experts will answer all questions about computer problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dame District Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 23:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dame Court, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Dame District Christmas Market is taking place the second time this year. Last year it was a long row of white plastic tents down Dame Court from Exchequer Street to Dame Lane. The stalls were fine, but a Christmassy atmosphere didn’t really come up. This year all is promised to be better, “bigger and shinier”. The stalls will be selling handmade crafts, jewelry, toys and food. There will also be a stage with entertainment from music and comedy acts with entertainment every night.<\/p>\n

The line up will be:
\nAlan Star (DJ) – Cravingz – Created by Comets – Crow Black Chicken – Daire Kelly (DJ) – Gypsy Rabble Rebel – Juliet\u2019s Rescue – Julyo – Lisa McLaughlin – Penny Wentworth – ProudFoot – Red Kid – Robin James Hurt – Shawn Mullen – Simon Fagan – The Amazing Few – The Hot Sprockets – The Louisiana 6 – The Rockets – The Young Folk. http:\/\/www.damedistrict.com\/entertainment\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Special events on Sat 15 Dec:
\nSalsa Night (14-15 Dec: 23:00-02:30) with Antonio in the Mercantile (Admission free)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ha’penny Flea Market<\/h2>\n

\"\" 12:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The weekly Ha’penny Flea Market is an indoor market in the Grand Social Pub, which offers vintage Men and Women’s clothing, contemporary crafts, books, DVDs, vinyl records, vintage and handmade jewellery, vintage hair styles, art, photography and much more. Dux & Co will offer food and the Grand Social’s Bar and Gourmet Coffee options are available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Exchange Board Games<\/h2>\n

13:00 – 18:30, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The next Board Games afternoon in the Exchange takes place: Discover, Re-Discover and play board games! This month, learn how to play Guillotine, Citadels and Village. Have fun killing nobles, building up a prosperous city and engraving your prestigious family in the memory of the village! Anyone 12 and up can come, whether you\u2019re a board game geek or clueless about board games.<\/p>\n

Admission is free and the games will be on sale at discounted prices.<\/p>\n

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GPO An Post Carol Singing<\/h2>\n

13:00 – 14:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

GPO, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The lunchtime carol singing of An Post staff at the GPO is a tradition in Dublin that many people are not aware of. Until 21 Dec, An Post staff will sing every weekday from 13:00-14:00 and everybody is invited to join in. The singing is accompanies by Noel Carroll on violin and Lillian O\u2019Connor on piano.<\/p>\n

And if you can’t make it to the weekday lunchtime singing you can come to the GPO on Sat 08, 15 and 22 from 13:00-14:00 to listen to the Cameron singers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Roji Christmas Card Screenprinting Workshop<\/h2>\n

13:00 – 16:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

The Bernard Shaw, 12 Richmond Street South, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Roji Designs will be in The Bernard Shaw on Saturday 15 Dec helping anyone who’s interested to have a go at screenprinting their own print. Some slightly alternative screenprinted Christmas Cards and mulled wine will also be on offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sun Show<\/h2>\n

13:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Astronomy Ireland, Unit A8 Airside Enterprise Park, Swords, Co Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Astronomy Ireland are continuing their weekly Sun Shows at the Astronomy Ireland Shop in Swords. Each Saturday, the staff of the Astronomy Ireland Shop will be showing you amazing views of our nearest star. Using special filters and some of the largest telescopes in Ireland you will get to see sunspots bigger than Earth and huge solar flare bursting from our nearest star. If it’s cloudy, there will be a telescope demonstration and you will find out how you can safely observe the Sun and undertake some daytime astronomy using your own telescope.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Archive at Lunchtime – December – IFI<\/h2>\n

\"\" 13:10, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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DabbledooMusic – Play along<\/h2>\n

14:00 – 16:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Centre for Creative Practices, 15 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dabbledoomusic. invite your children to come and try out their new activity book and a host of online musical games and activities designed for kids aged 6 to 12. Join in the musical fun with colourful animations and instruments for everyone to try. Play drums with Igor the octopus, make futuristic electronic music with the ‘ED 9000’ microwave music machine, make up your own music and play it with the dabbledoo musician friends. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Instruments will be supplied for all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Beithil\u00edn Beo – Live Crib 2012<\/h2>\n

14:30 – 17:30, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Aras Chronain, Orchard Rd, Clondalkin, Dublin 22<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Finglas’ People – Book Signing<\/h2>\n

15:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Hughes & Hughes, Omni Park Shopping Centre, Santry, Dublin 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Samantha Libreri signs her new book ‘Finglas: A People’s Portrait’.<\/p>\n

Featuring interviews with people from Finglas including Bono, Amanda Brunker, Dermot Bolger, Dessie Ellis, Mairead Farrell, Niamh Kavanagh, Gavin Friday, Charlie Redmond, Ronnie Whelan and many more the book forms an essential record of Finglas’ history in the 20th and 21st centuries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Silent Shots – Choreography<\/h2>\n

16:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Chocolate Factory, 26 King’s Inn Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The culmination of the eighth Choreography Project at CoisC\u00e9im will be a show on Saturday at 16:00 and at 18:00 called “Silent Shots”. This project was led by Choreographer Megan Kennedy who is acclaimed for taking an innovative approach to creating dance theatre. Since October, Megan has been working with 16 participants to create Silent Shots, a site-specific piece inspired by shared memories of vintage films and Super 8 footage. The 30-minute performance will take place on the 1st floor of The Chocolate Factory.<\/p>\n

Admission is free, but registration is required via info@coisceim.com or 01 878 0558. You have to specify which performance you will attend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Diva Voces<\/h2>\n

17:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Unitarian Church, 112 St. Stephen\u2019s Green West, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Cornucopia – Live Music<\/h2>\n

\"\" 19:30 – 21:30, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Cornucopia Caf\u00e9 & Restaurant, 19\/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Cornucopia Caf\u00e9 & Restaurant host live music three evenings a week (Thurs, Fri and Sat). The restaurant is a Wholefood & Vegetarian Restaurant and is open until 22:15.
\n+ Every second Thursday N.C Lawlor, a songwriter, session player and troubadour plays a mix of country, bluegrass & blues from 19:30-21:30.
\n+ Every Friday (19:30-21:30) Junshi Murakami plays Irish Harp.
\n+ Every Saturday (19:30-21:30) Nollaig Mann plays a collection of popular and jazz classics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Saturday Night Live Jazz<\/h2>\n

\"\" 20:00 – 22:30, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

KC Peaches (Wine Cave), 28\/29 Nassau St., Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:00, Sat 15 Dec<\/h3>\n

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Docklands Christmas Festival<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 20:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Docklands Christmas Festival will start on Friday 07 Dec and will continue until 23 Dec. 80 traders are selling their goods and there will be stalls with food and mulled wine, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts etc. A carousel and “Victorian fairground attractions” will also be there. The market is open until 20:00. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Docklands Christmas Festival – Treasure Hunt<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 20:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

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Farmleigh House Christmas Events<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Farmleigh House is celebrating Christmas with a whole range of events at every weekend in December.<\/p>\n

This Saturday the Food Market will take place from 10:00-17:00 and there is a Festive Crib. In addition there is a Christmas Crackers Puppet Show (12:00+13:45+15:30) and Storytelling events (12:45+14:30+16:15) for children and Carol Singing with Cappella (13:30-15:30) and Barbershop Melodies with The Mellowchords (12:00-16:00) for the whole family. Horse and Carriage Rides will take place between 13:00 and 16:00.<\/p>\n

Admission to all events is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jamestown Market<\/h2>\n

\"\" 10:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jamestown Flea Market + Car Boot Sale takes place every Sat+Sun from 10:00-17:00. You can reach it from Tyrconnell Road and from Kylemore Road and it is within 3 min from Black Horse stop on the red Luas line. There is free parking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Live Animal Crib<\/h2>\n

10:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Mansion House, Dawson St, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Established in 1956 by Fr. Louis Coffey, the Live Crib at the Mansion House has entertained generations. The Live Crib consists of a traditional nativity scene set among live animals in a specially constructed stable. The animals are brought to the crib every morning and are returned to a farm on the south of the city in the evening. Admission is free and donations are welcome. The crib will be outside Mansion House until 24 Dec.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Longmile Road Market<\/h2>\n

\"\" 10:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Wigoders, Long Mile Road, Dublin 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Long Mile Road Market behind Wigoders on Long MIle Road (across the road from Aldi) hosts more than 50 stalls and there is also a Cafe on site.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Merchants Market<\/h2>\n

\"\" 10:00 – 16:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a relatively new weekly market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. Sounds interesting and I will check it out over the coming weeks. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre\/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel). http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/merchantsindoormarket<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Merrion Square Open Air Gallery<\/h2>\n

\"\" 10:00 – 18:30, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Merrion Square, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Every Sunday, the Merrion Square Open Air Art Gallery takes place. Up to 200 artists exhibit their paintings on the railings on three sides (West, North and East) of Merrion Square and you can just enjoy the exhibition or even buy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Christmas Craft & Food Fair<\/h2>\n

10:30 – 16:30, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre, Naul, Fingal, Co. Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A Christmas Craft & Food Fair takes place on Sunday. There will be marquees on Naul village square as well as stalls inside the Centre selling stained glass, patchwork quilts, wood turning, willow baskets, pottery, jewelry, candles, handmade soaps, Christmas Cribs, Knitwear, Wooden Toys, Leather goods, Silk Scarves, mosaics, paintings, Farmhouse Cheeses, Cakes, Cup-Cakes, Breads, Chutneys, Jams and much more. Weather permitting there will be carol singing on the square from 15:00-15:30. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brocante Furniture & Vintage Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dublin Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Christmas Brocante Market will take place on Sun. It is a collection of antiques, furniture, vintage jewellery, collectables and curiosities from the past and present, second-hand, refurbished, antique and hand-crafted stuff for your house and garden. If you are an interior designer or just have and eye for style and are looking for a special piece or maybe a bargain then this is the market for you. The market is held every 3rd Sunday of the month and approx. 40 stalls will offer their wares.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Christmas Boutique<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Ranelagh Arts Centre, 26 Ranelagh Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A Christmas Gift Boutique will be popping up in the Ranelagh Arts Centre for 12 days before Christmas, selling affordable Irish design and craft gifts from 30 Irish designers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Christmas Cracker Flea Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Block T, 1\/6 Haymarket, Smithfield, Dublin 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Biggest Christmas Flea Market in Ireland will take place in Block B, Smithfield Square. Dublin. The Dublin Flea and BLOCK T have joined forces to bring you a whopping 120 stalls of bric-a-brac, clothes, vintage, retro, vinyl, furniture and hidden gems with added Christmas cheer in the form of clever crafts, creative thinking and affordable art. The SCOOP Foundation and Amnesty International Ireland will also be there spreading goodwill. Delicious food, coffee, music and Christmas cheer will be available in abundance.<\/p>\n

The Flea Market takes place on Fri 14 Dec (12:00-19:00) and on Sat 15 Dec and Sun 16 Dec (11:00-18:00).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dun Laoghaire (various locations)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Over forty market stalls in chalets make up this Christmas Market in the Dun Laoghaire Town Centre and the Metals (near the Seafront underneath the Forty Foot Bar) The market is open until 1st January. There is also a Life-size crib with live animals open at St. Michael\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mart Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Old Fire Station, 190a Lower Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Old Fire Station in Rathmines is home for a new Christmas Market, whcih will take place on 15+16 and 22+23 Dec. The market will be host to Art, Fashion, Crafts, Jewellery, Antiques and Christmas Goodies. The Old Fire Station is directly next to Cafe Moda in the centre of Rathmines, quite near to the Clock Tower. There will be 20 stalls at the weekend. Unfortunately I couldn’t find the starting time on the website, so I use the arbitrary time of 11:00<\/p>\n

It seems that there will be a weekday market as well (http:\/\/www.mart.ie\/market<\/a> ) from 18-21 Dec from 13:00-19:00 which will be a little smaller.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Palestrina Choir<\/h2>\n

\"\" 11:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 83 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The well known Palestrina Choir sing every Sunday at the mass in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. They sing complete masterworks by Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak, Palestrina, de Victoria, usually accompanied by Prof. Gerard Gillen on the organ, who often also plays a solo piece.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade<\/h2>\n

\"\" 11:00 – 18:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Caf\u00e9 on site and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Moving Crib<\/h2>\n

11:30 – 18:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Saint Martin\u2019s Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Moving Crib in St. Martin Apostolate has fascinated generations of children from Dublin and all over Ireland and 50 years after it first began, it still draws the crowds. The Moving Crib is like an expanded Nativity Play going back to Adam and Eve and finishing after the crib scene with the young Jesus teaching the Doctors in the Temple. There are over 100 figures in the Crib arranged in 14 different tableaux. They cover various episodes of the Old and New Testament. The figures are about a metre high, moulded in papier-mache and dressed in miniature clothes. Concealed motors control the movements of the arms, head and legs. All figures, motors, clothing etc. come from a firm in Germany.<\/p>\n

Four events take place each day, running for 30 minutes. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to find out yet when these four events take place. The opening hours are Weekdays: 14:00-18:00 and Weekends: 11:30-18:00 from 26 Nov-06 Jan. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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National Gallery Talks<\/h2>\n

\"\" 11:30 – 16:50, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Blackrock Market<\/h2>\n

\"\" 12:00 – 17:30, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Blackrock Market, 19 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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At the Blackrock Market in the centre of Blackrock, you’ll find 50 stalls selling collectibles, antiques, handmade goods, books, food & there’s free popcorn, ballons & facepainting for the kids.
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Chocolate Factory Christmas Fair<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 19:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Chocolate Factory, 26 King’s Inn Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The new and developing creative space “Chocolate Factory” will host a Christmas Fair with crafts and home made produce. The market is running on the next two weekends and there will be stalls selling Food, Crafts, Photography, Art and Jewellery. There will also be live music and entertainment every Saturday. Hot food will be for sale as well as traditional mulled wine and mince pies and you can even get your Christmas Tree there.<\/p>\n

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Dame District Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 23:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dame Court, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Dame District Christmas Market is taking place the second time this year. Last year it was a long row of white plastic tents down Dame Court from Exchequer Street to Dame Lane. The stalls were fine, but a Christmassy atmosphere didn’t really come up. This year all is promised to be better, “bigger and shinier”. The stalls will be selling handmade crafts, jewelry, toys and food. There will also be a stage with entertainment from music and comedy acts with entertainment every night.<\/p>\n

The line up will be:
\nAlan Star (DJ) – Cravingz – Created by Comets – Crow Black Chicken – Daire Kelly (DJ) – Gypsy Rabble Rebel – Juliet\u2019s Rescue – Julyo – Lisa McLaughlin – Penny Wentworth – ProudFoot – Red Kid – Robin James Hurt – Shawn Mullen – Simon Fagan – The Amazing Few – The Hot Sprockets – The Louisiana 6 – The Rockets – The Young Folk. http:\/\/www.damedistrict.com\/entertainment\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market<\/h2>\n

\"\" 12:00 – 17:30, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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An indoor market in Coolock with over 40 traders with a wide range of goods and a caf\u00e9 on site as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Red Stables Christmas Art Programme<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

St. Anne\u2019s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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You are invited to the festive activities taking place at The Red Stables, St. Anne\u2019s Park, Mount Prospect Avenue, Dublin 3 in December.<\/p>\n

Join artist Martina Galvin on Sunday 16 Dec , 12:00-16:00 to make Christmas finger puppets, colourful angels, white Christmas doves, robin red breasts and other birds you might find in St. Anne\u2019s park.<\/p>\n

Using the flora of St Anne\u2019s Park as inspiration, artist Maeve Clancy will transform the exhibition space of The Red Stables into a cut paper wonderland, creating a magical space to explore and engage with. Holly and snowflakes, Santa and Jack Frost will all feature in an interactive display for children of all ages.<\/p>\n

All events and even more than listed here can be found on http:\/\/www.redstablesartists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/RedStXmasflyerWeb.pdf<\/a> and on the website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sunday at Noon<\/h2>\n

\"\" 12:00 – 13:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Sundays at Noon Concert Series is back after the summer break and takes place again in the Sculpture Gallery at the Hugh Lane Gallery. Now in its 36th year, this series of free (mainly classical) concerts continues to present the best of Irish and International music and musicians. Concerts run from September to June.<\/p>\n

The next concert will feature the Ensemble Avalon, performing pieces from W.V. Wallace, P. Hammond, E.J. Moeran and A. Piazzolla<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Velvet Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Front Lounge, 33 Parliament Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Festival – Ice Slide<\/h2>\n

13:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Harbour Plaza, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The 60m Ice Slide on Dun Laoghaire Harbour Plaza will be open from Thurs 13 Dec until 01 Jan from 11:00-19:00 every day (with the exception of Christmas Day). You can watch the spectacle for free and you can slide down yourself for EUR 2 (for 3 slides).<\/p>\n

On Sun from 13:00 a “Daring Live Performance down the Ice Slide by the Ski Club of Ireland) will take place. There will be a range of performances between 13:00 and 17:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Francis Street Art & Antiques Xmas Fair<\/h2>\n

13:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Francis Street, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The surprisingly vast amount of 25 (!!) galleries and antiques shops in Francis Street came together in the Francis Street Association and designated their street “Dublin’s Art & Antiques Quarter”. And to attract some Christmas business there will be a “Francis Street Art & Antiques Xmas Fair” this year from Thurs 13-Sun 16 Dec. It will be opened officially on Thursday from 18:00-20:00. On Fri the Fair will run from 10:00-19:00, on Sat from 10:00-17:30 and on Sun from 13:00-17:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Decorate the Christmas Tree<\/h2>\n

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Children are invited to come to the Learning Resources Room and help to decorate the Christmas Tree in the museum by making fun Christmas decorations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up<\/h2>\n

\"\" 14:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dublin (various locations)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The “Dublin Sketchers” is an informal group of typically hobby artists who go somewhere different in Dublin every Sunday (e.g. National Museum, Maritime Museum, Dublin Flea Market, Farmleigh, Botanic Gardens, Dublin Castle), sketch for one to two hours and then meet up for coffee afterwards and discuss their sketches. There are some hugely talented people among them and it is a great idea to meet up with others who have the same hobby. Find out on their website where they will meet and join them if you do some sketching\/drawing yourself. I know that the Dublin Sketchers often use the Dublin Event Guide to find interesting free events and I am delighted to be able to help!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stella Bass Jazz Trio<\/h2>\n

\"\" 14:00 – 16:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Caf\u00e9 en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Afternoon Jazz in Caf\u00e9 en Seine. The Stella Bass Jazz Trio play every Sunday from 14:00-16:00 in Caf\u00e9 en Seine in Dawson Street. Admission is free. A video is here http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l8aKqtOB5S8<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Beithil\u00edn Beo – Live Crib 2012<\/h2>\n

14:30 – 17:30, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Aras Chronain, Orchard Rd, Clondalkin, Dublin 22<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Irish Cultural Centre \u00c1ras Chr\u00f3n\u00e1in is taking “Live Crib” another step further and will have a Live Crib with Live Animals, live actors and a live baby. Admission is free and it sounds very interesting! There is a show\/play, which starts at 14:30 and lasts 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Family Drawing Sundays<\/h2>\n

\"\" 14:30 – 16:30, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Come to the Family Drawing Sundays<\/span> in the RHA. All children are welcome to use the RHA Art Cart, in the RHA Atrium. Admission is free. For further information, contact Ruth Carroll on 01 6612558 or via ruth@rhagallery.ie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Into the Light – The Arts Council Collection – Lecture<\/h2>\n

15:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The public lecture “Into the Light -The Arts Council Collection” with lecturer Karen Downey (Project Curator of Into the Light) will take place in the Hugh Lane Gallery. Admission is free. No booking required, but places are limited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Museum Tour – National Print Museum<\/h2>\n

\"\" 15:00 – 16:30, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Unlike the three branches of the National Museum, the National Print Museum is normally not free, but every Sunday there is a free public tour for the next few weeks. Every visit begins with a short audio-visual presentation where the audience can observe active retired printers providing practical demonstrations of machines from the Museum\u2019s collection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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My Museum: Do Not Disturb!<\/h2>\n

15:00 – 16:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It’s winter and animals are hibernating to avoid the cold weather. Join in on this trail and make sure that you do NOT disturb the animals. Admission is free and no booking is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sunday Sketching – Hugh Lane<\/h2>\n

\"\" 15:00 – 16:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The next Sunday Sketching for 7+ Year olds has the title “Snowy Landscapes”. No booking necessary. Admission is free and early arrival is recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bray Gospel Choir – Sing for Simon<\/h2>\n

16:00 – 00:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Caf\u00e9 en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Bray Gospel Choir will perform in Caf\u00e9 en Seine on 09+16 December in aid of the Simon Community and admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jazz at 37 Dawson Street<\/h2>\n

\"\" 16:00 – 18:30, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

37, 37 Dawson Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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37 Dawson Street is still one of the newsest pubs in Dublin and for the month of December, they are adding a weekly vocal jazz gig to their Sunday attractions.
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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Festival – Fireworks<\/h2>\n

17:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dun Laoghaire (various locations)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A Fireworks Display will be part of the Dun Laoghaire Christmas Festival. It will take place in Dun Laoghaire Harbour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Saucy Sundays<\/h2>\n

\"\" 17:00 – 22:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Saucy Sundays is a weekly free live music afternoon and evening in the Grand Social. This week’s line up is Vann, Mick Heslin, Sign A, Just No, Galia Arad, Ger Murphy, Nial McGarty, Island Life, Bleach Dogs. https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/446341912091721\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Exchange Words – Scriptwriting Workshop<\/h2>\n

17:30 – 19:30, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This is the next meeting of Exchange Words, a scriptwriting (film and theatre) group. A safe space where writers and actors can come together to collaborate, create and have fun. It will feature drama games, writing discussion and script readthroughs. Writers can bring a few copies of script, 1-4 pages in length, for the actors to perform as part of the workshop. The workshop is free and open to all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Long John Jump Band<\/h2>\n

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Caf\u00e9 en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The wedding and party band The Long John Jump Band play every Sunday evening in Caf\u00e9 en Seine. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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New views of the origin of our species<\/h2>\n

19:15, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Astra Hall, UCD Student Centre, UCD Campus, Belfield, Dublin 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The public lecture “New views on the origin of our species” will take place on Sunday.<\/p>\n

This talk, by Prof. Chris Stringer FRS of the Natural History Museum, London, one of the world\u2019s leading experts on the subject, will review how data from fields as diverse as geology, anthropology and genetics have, in the past decade, revolutionised our understanding of the evolution of our own species. The event is sponsored by the Palaeontological Association and UCD College of Science. Admission is free but booking is required at http:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/earth\/newsevents\/stringer\/registration\/<\/a> Minimum age: 15 yrs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass<\/h2>\n

\"\" 19:30 – 20:30, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass invites to a Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street near the junction with Dorset Street every Sunday at 19:30. The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, one of the best known choirs in Ireland will sing during the mass and everybody is welcome independent from your level of religiousness.<\/p>\n

This week a small Christmas Gospel Concert will take place after the normal mass for about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Latin Ireland<\/h2>\n

\"\" 20:00 – 02:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Every Sunday a band will play from 21:00-22:30, a Latin Beat Club, Brazilian DJs and Salsa Classes (from 18:00) are additional features. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sunday Roast<\/h2>\n

\"\" 20:30 – 23:30, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The weekly Sunday Roast is an event in the Mercantile where live music is combined with free roast potatoes. The next Sunday Roast line up is Wocko, Lorcan James, Cash is King, Donna Marie & Michael J, Bennett vs. Matrix, Dave Morrissey, Juliets Rescue, Class A’z, Fox.E and the Good Hands, Frantic Jack, Soldiers can\u2019t dance.<\/p>\n

This week’s event is the MRU (Musicreview Unsigned) Music Awards 2012 and prices will be given to performers. Admission is free, but come early! More information on https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/131722426974732\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Comedy Crunch<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:00 – 00:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy downstairs in Stag’s Head, Dame Lane from 21:00 every week on Sun+Mon. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of that there is some free ice cream. This Sunday headliner Rory O’Hanlon with guests will entertain you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Forro de Lampiao – Brazilian Dance<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:00 – 02:30, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Rog\u00e9rio from the Brazilian dance project “Forr\u00f3 de Lampi\u00e3o” in Dublin tells me: Forr\u00f3 de Lampi\u00e3o is Brazilian music that has the same roots as Samba and there is a whole culture that has developed around “forro”. Every Sunday, free dance classes take place in the Grand Social (new loation!) and if you are interested, just turn up one Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rhythm Rocker<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

The Globe, 11 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“Rhythm Rocker at The Globe” is a weekly event on Sunday night in The Globe in Sth Great Georges Street, Dublin 2. It is a Rockabilly, R’n’R, Roots night with alternating (week by week) live bands Pavement Kings, Donna & The Sazzy Catz, The Mosquitoes and The Pacifics from 21:00 and with DJs from 23:00-01:30. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:30, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads are playing Ballads, Folk, Trad and Classic Country every Sunday. Featuring Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle and Banjo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cool Hand Dukes<\/h2>\n

\"\" 22:00, Sun 16 Dec<\/h3>\n

Porterhouse Central, 45-47 Nassau Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Every Sunday (except at Bank Holiday weekends), the Ragtime, Roots and Country Blues Band “Cool Hand Dukes” play in the Porterhouse near Grafton Street.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>Monday <\/strong> 17 Dec<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Mon 17 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dun Laoghaire (various locations)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Over forty market stalls in chalets make up this Christmas Market in the Dun Laoghaire Town Centre and the Metals (near the Seafront underneath the Forty Foot Bar) The market is open until 1st January. There is also a Life-size crib with live animals open at St. Michael\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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National Gallery Talks<\/h2>\n

\"\" 11:30 – 16:50, Mon 17 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dame District Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 23:00, Mon 17 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dame Court, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Dame District Christmas Market is taking place the second time this year. Last year it was a long row of white plastic tents down Dame Court from Exchequer Street to Dame Lane. The stalls were fine, but a Christmassy atmosphere didn’t really come up. This year all is promised to be better, “bigger and shinier”. The stalls will be selling handmade crafts, jewelry, toys and food. There will also be a stage with entertainment from music and comedy acts with entertainment every night.<\/p>\n

The line up will be:
\nAlan Star (DJ) – Cravingz – Created by Comets – Crow Black Chicken – Daire Kelly (DJ) – Gypsy Rabble Rebel – Juliet\u2019s Rescue – Julyo – Lisa McLaughlin – Penny Wentworth – ProudFoot – Red Kid – Robin James Hurt – Shawn Mullen – Simon Fagan – The Amazing Few – The Hot Sprockets – The Louisiana 6 – The Rockets – The Young Folk. http:\/\/www.damedistrict.com\/entertainment\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Docklands Christmas Festival<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 20:00, Mon 17 Dec<\/h3>\n

George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Docklands Christmas Festival will start on Friday 07 Dec and will continue until 23 Dec. 80 traders are selling their goods and there will be stalls with food and mulled wine, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts etc. A carousel and “Victorian fairground attractions” will also be there. The market is open until 20:00. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GPO An Post Carol Singing<\/h2>\n

13:00 – 14:00, Mon 17 Dec<\/h3>\n

GPO, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The lunchtime carol singing of An Post staff at the GPO is a tradition in Dublin that many people are not aware of. Until 21 Dec, An Post staff will sing every weekday from 13:00-14:00 and everybody is invited to join in. The singing is accompanies by Noel Carroll on violin and Lillian O\u2019Connor on piano.<\/p>\n

And if you can’t make it to the weekday lunchtime singing you can come to the GPO on Sat 08, 15 and 22 from 13:00-14:00 to listen to the Cameron singers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Archive at Lunchtime – December – IFI<\/h2>\n

\"\" 13:10, Mon 17 Dec<\/h3>\n

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sahaja Yoga Meditation<\/h2>\n

\"\" 19:00, Mon 17 Dec<\/h3>\n

Blakestown Community Resource Centre (next to Lidl), Blakestown Way, Dublin 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Need to wind down after a tiring week? Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation (not physical yoga, but “yoga meditation”!) classes every Monday from 19:00 in Blakestown Community Resource Centre (next to Lidl).<\/p>\n

This is a drop in class, with newcomers are welcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Comedy Crunch<\/h2>\n

\"\" 20:30 – 23:00, Mon 17 Dec<\/h3>\n

Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy event every Sunday and Monday. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of good comedy you will get free ice cream. Admission is free. This Monday’s line up is Neil Hickey & Jim Elliott plus guests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Exchange Focus – Photography Workshop<\/h2>\n

20:30 – 23:00, Mon 17 Dec<\/h3>\n

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Exchange Focus is a collective photography group. They act as a forum and meeting point for Dublin photographers to share techniques and collaborate on projects and they regularly exhibit their work and run free workshops in all aspects of photography. The group meets every second week on Monday nights and is open to everyone. All levels of experience are catered for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rock & Reggae Night – Hangover Club<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:45 – 02:30, Mon 17 Dec<\/h3>\n

Fibber Magee’s, Parnell Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Every Monday, a mix of musicians from bands like The Seven Deadly Skins \/ Animal Cracker \/ Upbeat Generation \/ Crete Boom & more come together to play a free night of Rock & Reggae.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Apple Hill Quartet<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 13:00, Tue 18 Dec<\/h3>\n

Royal Irish Academy of Music, 38 Westland Row, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Royal Irish Academy of Music is inviting to a performance of the Apple Hill Quartet. They will also be coaching advanced chamber ensembles from the RIAM. Admission is free and all are welcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Tue 18 Dec<\/h3>\n

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National Gallery Talks<\/h2>\n

\"\" 11:30 – 16:50, Tue 18 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dame District Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 23:00, Tue 18 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dame Court, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Dame District Christmas Market is taking place the second time this year. Last year it was a long row of white plastic tents down Dame Court from Exchequer Street to Dame Lane. The stalls were fine, but a Christmassy atmosphere didn’t really come up. This year all is promised to be better, “bigger and shinier”. The stalls will be selling handmade crafts, jewelry, toys and food. There will also be a stage with entertainment from music and comedy acts with entertainment every night.<\/p>\n

The line up will be:
\nAlan Star (DJ) – Cravingz – Created by Comets – Crow Black Chicken – Daire Kelly (DJ) – Gypsy Rabble Rebel – Juliet\u2019s Rescue – Julyo – Lisa McLaughlin – Penny Wentworth – ProudFoot – Red Kid – Robin James Hurt – Shawn Mullen – Simon Fagan – The Amazing Few – The Hot Sprockets – The Louisiana 6 – The Rockets – The Young Folk. http:\/\/www.damedistrict.com\/entertainment\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Docklands Christmas Festival<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 20:00, Tue 18 Dec<\/h3>\n

George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Docklands Christmas Festival will start on Friday 07 Dec and will continue until 23 Dec. 80 traders are selling their goods and there will be stalls with food and mulled wine, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts etc. A carousel and “Victorian fairground attractions” will also be there. The market is open until 20:00. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GPO An Post Carol Singing<\/h2>\n

13:00 – 14:00, Tue 18 Dec<\/h3>\n

GPO, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The lunchtime carol singing of An Post staff at the GPO is a tradition in Dublin that many people are not aware of. Until 21 Dec, An Post staff will sing every weekday from 13:00-14:00 and everybody is invited to join in. The singing is accompanies by Noel Carroll on violin and Lillian O\u2019Connor on piano.<\/p>\n

And if you can’t make it to the weekday lunchtime singing you can come to the GPO on Sat 08, 15 and 22 from 13:00-14:00 to listen to the Cameron singers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GAME: NEXT – Project Holodeck and Oculus Rift<\/h2>\n

18:00, Tue 18 Dec<\/h3>\n

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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GAME: NEXT, a 4-day showcase of the very latest in gaming technology from Ireland and further afield, will run from December 18-21 and the include the European premiere of the ultimate virtual reality experience Project Holodeck, featuring the revolutionary new virtual reality headset Oculus Rift. There will be a special launch event at 18:00 on 18 Dec.<\/p>\n

Admission is free and no booking is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Live Performance Art – Performance Collective<\/h2>\n

19:00 – 21:00, Tue 18 Dec<\/h3>\n

La Catedral Studios, 7-11 St. Augustine Street, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Performance Collective are a group of five leading Irish visual artists (Michelle Browne, Pauline Cummins, Frances Mezzetti, Dominic Thorpe and Alex Conway) who will present a two hour live improvised and collaborative work.<\/p>\n

Unit1 is inviting to this exhibition of live performance by The Performance Collective on Tuesday in the Back Loft in La Catedral Studios.<\/p>\n

Admission is free and all are welcome. For more details check the Facebook Page.<\/p>\n

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Long Shot Comedy<\/h2>\n

20:00, Tue 18 Dec<\/h3>\n

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The alternative comedy “Long Shot Comedy” is taking place on Tuesday. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Last Tycoons (open mic)<\/h2>\n

\"\" 20:00, Tue 18 Dec<\/h3>\n

O’Donoghue’s, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Open Mic Night with The Last Tycoons in O’Donoghue’s on Suffolk Street every Tues from 20:00. It’s free and anyone can get up, sing a song or do whatever they like.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Grand Folk Club<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:00, Tue 18 Dec<\/h3>\n

Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The weekly “Grand Folk Club” will feature Trad, Ballads, Americana, Folk, World Music & More. This Tuesday, the line-up is: Lynched (Ballads\/Trad\/Urban Folk) and Macdara Yeates (Ballads\/Trad\/Folk). Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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White Chocolate<\/h2>\n

\"\" 23:30, Tue 18 Dec<\/h3>\n

The Mezz, 24\/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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White Chocolate is playing Rock Covers from 23:30 in The Mezz in Temple Bar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>Wednesday <\/strong> 19 Dec<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dun Laoghaire (various locations)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Over forty market stalls in chalets make up this Christmas Market in the Dun Laoghaire Town Centre and the Metals (near the Seafront underneath the Forty Foot Bar) The market is open until 1st January. There is also a Life-size crib with live animals open at St. Michael\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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National Gallery Talks<\/h2>\n

\"\" 11:30 – 16:50, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dame District Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 23:00, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dame Court, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Dame District Christmas Market is taking place the second time this year. Last year it was a long row of white plastic tents down Dame Court from Exchequer Street to Dame Lane. The stalls were fine, but a Christmassy atmosphere didn’t really come up. This year all is promised to be better, “bigger and shinier”. The stalls will be selling handmade crafts, jewelry, toys and food. There will also be a stage with entertainment from music and comedy acts with entertainment every night.<\/p>\n

The line up will be:
\nAlan Star (DJ) – Cravingz – Created by Comets – Crow Black Chicken – Daire Kelly (DJ) – Gypsy Rabble Rebel – Juliet\u2019s Rescue – Julyo – Lisa McLaughlin – Penny Wentworth – ProudFoot – Red Kid – Robin James Hurt – Shawn Mullen – Simon Fagan – The Amazing Few – The Hot Sprockets – The Louisiana 6 – The Rockets – The Young Folk. http:\/\/www.damedistrict.com\/entertainment\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Docklands Christmas Festival<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 20:00, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Docklands Christmas Festival will start on Friday 07 Dec and will continue until 23 Dec. 80 traders are selling their goods and there will be stalls with food and mulled wine, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts etc. A carousel and “Victorian fairground attractions” will also be there. The market is open until 20:00. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Winter Solstice Tour<\/h2>\n

13:00 – 14:00, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Winter Solstice Tour: Neolithic Ireland is taking place in the National Museum. Discover more about Ireland 6,000 years ago with a look at Neolithic passage tombs and the artefacts discovered within including finds from Newgrange, Co. Meath. Admission is free and no booking required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Archive at Lunchtime – December – IFI<\/h2>\n

\"\" 13:10, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Havana International Language Exchange<\/h2>\n

\"\" 16:30 – 19:30, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

Havana Tapas Bar, Georges St, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The “Havana International Language Exchange” is taking place every Wed from 16:30-19:30 in Havana Tapas Bar in George’s Street. There are many Spanish speakers and English-speakers are explicitly invited, but everyone else is certainly very welcome too, to meet for a chat to improve your Spanish or English.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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WALK Christmas – Walkinstown Community Event<\/h2>\n

17:30, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

Walkinstown (various locations)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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WALK, the Walkingstown Community is inviting local people and members of community groups in Dublin to attend an evening celebrating achievements and festive fun on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The evening will commence with the arrival of Santa and his Elves by Sleigh at Walkinstown Green where a choir will be preform carols during a remembrance, candle lighting ceremony. This will be followed by a short stroll to WALK\u2019s Centre on Longmile Rd via Walkinstown Rd were Tea\/Coffee, Mince Pies, and mulled wine will be accompanied by carol singing and further surprises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Neven Maguire in Conversation<\/h2>\n

19:00, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Neven Maguire, Irish celebrity chef, known from TV will be in the National Library for a special talk and Q&A on Wednesday. He will discuss learning to cook, cooking for others and how he communicates his love of food and cooking through books and social media. This lecture is part of a lecture series \u2018The Kitchen Archive\u2019 that focuses on how recipes and culinary skills have been communicated through the centuries in Ireland.<\/p>\n

Admission is free and all are welcome. No booking required, however seats will be allocated on a first-come first served basis. Doors open at 18:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Shake Your Brass<\/h2>\n

19:30, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The “Not your average Jazz Band” Shake Your Brass, will play in Whelan’s Front Bar. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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King Kong Club<\/h2>\n

20:00, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The King Kong Club is a weekly music game-show in the Mercantile. Each week 6-7 bands\/solo artists play three songs each. At the end of all the performances a clap-off with the King Kong Club Clap-o-Meter takes place and the winner goes through to a semi-final and it all culminates after six months of competition with The Grand Final, held in front of a panel of celebrity judges.<\/p>\n

The list of performers is not yet announced on their Facebook Page and I am not sure if it will be put up there, but check it anyway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Song Room (open mic)<\/h2>\n

\"\" 20:30, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

The Globe, 11 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“The Song Room” is another open mic event. It takes place in The Globe in George’s Street at 20:30 every Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)<\/h2>\n

\"\" 20:30, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

Bruxelles, Harry Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“The Zodiac Sessions” is a regular open mic event from 20:30 in Bruxelles (between Grafton Street and Westbury Hotel) for unsigned musicians. Admission is free and there is a different line-up every week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bad Boy Jake<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:00, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

Gypsy Rose Blues & Rock Bar, 5 Aston Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Bad Boy Jake are every Wednesday in the Gypsy Rose Rock & Blues Bar playing their rock, blues and American.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Inn Jokes Christmas Show<\/h2>\n

21:30, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

Patriot’s Inn, 760 South Circular Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The next Inn Jokes show will take place on Wednesday and Colm O’Regan has lined up Patrick McDonnell, Totally Wired and Colm McGlinchey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Trad Session<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:30, Wed 19 Dec<\/h3>\n

Hedigan’s (The Brian Boru), 4 Prospect Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Traditional Irish Music Session in Hedigan’s (The Brian Boru) in Phibsborough from 21:30 every Wednesday. If you play an instrument you are especially welcome (all levels are welcome).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>Thursday <\/strong> 20 Dec<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dun Laoghaire (various locations)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Over forty market stalls in chalets make up this Christmas Market in the Dun Laoghaire Town Centre and the Metals (near the Seafront underneath the Forty Foot Bar) The market is open until 1st January. There is also a Life-size crib with live animals open at St. Michael\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade<\/h2>\n

\"\" 11:00 – 18:00, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Caf\u00e9 on site and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Babies on Board: Christmas Traditions<\/h2>\n

11:30 – 12:30, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Museum, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History), 7 Benburb Street, Dublin 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Join Mary Greene to find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world and then make a decoration for your tree. This tour is for adults with babies. Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-6486453<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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National Gallery Talks<\/h2>\n

\"\" 11:30 – 16:50, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dame District Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 23:00, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dame Court, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Dame District Christmas Market is taking place the second time this year. Last year it was a long row of white plastic tents down Dame Court from Exchequer Street to Dame Lane. The stalls were fine, but a Christmassy atmosphere didn’t really come up. This year all is promised to be better, “bigger and shinier”. The stalls will be selling handmade crafts, jewelry, toys and food. There will also be a stage with entertainment from music and comedy acts with entertainment every night.<\/p>\n

The line up will be:
\nAlan Star (DJ) – Cravingz – Created by Comets – Crow Black Chicken – Daire Kelly (DJ) – Gypsy Rabble Rebel – Juliet\u2019s Rescue – Julyo – Lisa McLaughlin – Penny Wentworth – ProudFoot – Red Kid – Robin James Hurt – Shawn Mullen – Simon Fagan – The Amazing Few – The Hot Sprockets – The Louisiana 6 – The Rockets – The Young Folk. http:\/\/www.damedistrict.com\/entertainment\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Docklands Christmas Festival<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 20:00, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Docklands Christmas Festival will start on Friday 07 Dec and will continue until 23 Dec. 80 traders are selling their goods and there will be stalls with food and mulled wine, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts etc. A carousel and “Victorian fairground attractions” will also be there. The market is open until 20:00. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dublin Food Co-op<\/h2>\n

\"\" 12:00 – 20:00, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dublin Food Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Dublin Food Co-op is open every Thursday at Newmarket for organic wholefoods and sustainable household products, plus over a dozen producer stalls offering organic fruit and veg., baked goods, dairy produce, wines, hot and cold food, etc.
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Lunchtime Market<\/h2>\n

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Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lunchtime Market at Christ Church Cathedral from 12:00-15:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dublin Writers’ Forum<\/h2>\n

\"\" 19:30, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

Twisted Pepper, 54 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Dublin Writers’ Forum welcomes writers of all genres, of all ages and all levels of experience. DWF is an open group of writers who share a common passion for all things literary. It is a safe \u2018working space\u2019 where on a weekly basis writers can bring their work to be critiqued by other writers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dimestore Recordings presents<\/h2>\n

\"\" 20:00, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dimestore Recordings run a weekly event in Sweeney Mongrel’s, Dame Street (formerly Le Cirk) with a variety of bands and performers. It starts at 20:00, follow the link for the line up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Ambertones<\/h2>\n

20:00, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The 4-piece Pop\/Rock band The Ambertones will perform in Whelan’s. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:00, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys are playing a weekly gig in the Mercantile Hotel on Thursdays. Their music is swing, blues, bebop and doo wop. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Max Zaska \/ Patrick Groenland<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:00, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Max Zaska group and the Patrick Groenland group will perform on alternating Thursdays from 21:00 in the International Bar on 23 Wicklow Street.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Thirsty Thursday (open mic)<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:00, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

The Bridge Inn, 22 Temple Hill, Chapelizod, Dublin 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“Thirsty Thursday” Open Mic Night from 21:00 in the Bridge Inn in Chapelizod Village.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul<\/h2>\n

\"\" 21:30, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

Frank Ryan’s Bar, Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Every Thursday “Left Right & Centre” play a mix of blues & soul with a bit of rock&roll.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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State Magazine Midnight Mass<\/h2>\n

21:45, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The yearly State Midnight Mass Christmas gig, a free show in the Mercantile takes place. The line-up is Skelocrats, Ghost Estates, The Notas, Deaf Joe and Jennifer Evans. Admission is free. Donations are welcome and CDs will be sold for the charity Pieta House.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Banda Baque Sol<\/h2>\n

\"\" 22:00, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

Sin \u00c9, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Banda Baque Sol play every Thursday funl, soul and samba.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dilligaf – Baggot Inn<\/h2>\n

22:00, Thu 20 Dec<\/h3>\n

Baggot Inn, 143 Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Every Thursday the resident band “Dilligaf” is performing from 22:00 in the Baggot Inn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Live Animal Crib<\/h2>\n

10:00, Fri 21 Dec<\/h3>\n

Mansion House, Dawson St, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Established in 1956 by Fr. Louis Coffey, the Live Crib at the Mansion House has entertained generations. The Live Crib consists of a traditional nativity scene set among live animals in a specially constructed stable. The animals are brought to the crib every morning and are returned to a farm on the south of the city in the evening. Admission is free and donations are welcome. The crib will be outside Mansion House until 24 Dec.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Christmas Boutique<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 18:00, Fri 21 Dec<\/h3>\n

Ranelagh Arts Centre, 26 Ranelagh Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A Christmas Gift Boutique will be popping up in the Ranelagh Arts Centre for 12 days before Christmas, selling affordable Irish design and craft gifts from 30 Irish designers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Fri 21 Dec<\/h3>\n

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Over forty market stalls in chalets make up this Christmas Market in the Dun Laoghaire Town Centre and the Metals (near the Seafront underneath the Forty Foot Bar) The market is open until 1st January. There is also a Life-size crib with live animals open at St. Michael\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dame District Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 23:00, Fri 21 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dame Court, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Dame District Christmas Market is taking place the second time this year. Last year it was a long row of white plastic tents down Dame Court from Exchequer Street to Dame Lane. The stalls were fine, but a Christmassy atmosphere didn’t really come up. This year all is promised to be better, “bigger and shinier”. The stalls will be selling handmade crafts, jewelry, toys and food. There will also be a stage with entertainment from music and comedy acts with entertainment every night.<\/p>\n

The line up will be:
\nAlan Star (DJ) – Cravingz – Created by Comets – Crow Black Chicken – Daire Kelly (DJ) – Gypsy Rabble Rebel – Juliet\u2019s Rescue – Julyo – Lisa McLaughlin – Penny Wentworth – ProudFoot – Red Kid – Robin James Hurt – Shawn Mullen – Simon Fagan – The Amazing Few – The Hot Sprockets – The Louisiana 6 – The Rockets – The Young Folk. http:\/\/www.damedistrict.com\/entertainment\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Docklands Christmas Festival<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 20:00, Fri 21 Dec<\/h3>\n

George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Docklands Christmas Festival will start on Friday 07 Dec and will continue until 23 Dec. 80 traders are selling their goods and there will be stalls with food and mulled wine, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts etc. A carousel and “Victorian fairground attractions” will also be there. The market is open until 20:00. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GPO An Post Carol Singing<\/h2>\n

13:00 – 14:00, Fri 21 Dec<\/h3>\n

GPO, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The lunchtime carol singing of An Post staff at the GPO is a tradition in Dublin that many people are not aware of. Until 21 Dec, An Post staff will sing every weekday from 13:00-14:00 and everybody is invited to join in. The singing is accompanies by Noel Carroll on violin and Lillian O\u2019Connor on piano.<\/p>\n

And if you can’t make it to the weekday lunchtime singing you can come to the GPO on Sat 08, 15 and 22 from 13:00-14:00 to listen to the Cameron singers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Friday Night Game Social: Khet<\/h2>\n

18:00 – 20:00, Fri 21 Dec<\/h3>\n

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Come to this “Friday Night Game Social: Khet” and and join in for an evening of combining strategy games with lasers.<\/p>\n

Khet is an abstract strategy board game in which two players fire lasers to strike and remove Egyptian-themed game pieces from the board. Most of the pieces are mirrored on one or more sides, allowing players to alter the trajectory of the laser beam each time it is fired by changing the position of the playing pieces. When a piece is struck by a laser on a non-mirrored side, it is eliminated from the game. The object is to hit your opponent’s pharaoh with a laser, thereby claiming victory, all the while protecting your own king.<\/p>\n

Admission is free, but booking is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jazz at the Radisson<\/h2>\n

\"\" 19:30 – 21:30, Fri 21 Dec<\/h3>\n

Radisson Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A Jazz Session will take place in the in the Radisson Hotel. This is the last Jazz Gig there in 2012. James Mullen will perform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers<\/h2>\n

20:00 – 22:00, Fri 21 Dec<\/h3>\n

Martello Tower Car Park, Sandymount<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers will meet at the Martello tower car park in Sandymount to observe the 9 day old Moon. This event is free and everybody is welcome. The event is weather dependent, please check the web site after 18:00 on Friday to see if it is going ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Last Rave on Earth<\/h2>\n

20:00, Fri 21 Dec<\/h3>\n

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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I normally don’t include DJ events, simply because there are too many. Every pub and club has a DJ and I wouldn’t be able to differntiate between an outstanding DJ and a guy who plays MP3s from his iPOD … some would say there is no difference, but that would be a little harsh. ;-)<\/p>\n

Anyway, the reason why I include this event is because it is meant to be the last rave on earth IF and only IF the interpretation of the Mayan calender comes true that claims the earth will come to an end next Friday. I’d say the Mayans just had no space on their calender anymore and decided to add the years after 2012 in the next “print” run!<\/p>\n

Anyway (2!), here is what is taking place at the last rave: The Zombie Circus presents
\n+ 1st Floor: Lex Woo – Dj Mog-Y – Ras Tinny with Reggae\/Funk\/Soul\/Hip-Hop\/Breakbeat\/Afrobeat\/Jazz\/Electro
\n+ Ground Floor: Kurt Coca ine – Claire Meow Catt with Rock & Roll \/ Funk \/ Soul \/ Disco\/ 80’s Cheese\/ 90’s Classics
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Admission is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dublin Mountain Partnership – Guided Walks<\/h2>\n

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The Dublin Mountain Partnership runs guided walks in the Dublin mountains every month. They are at times quite strenous and only for very experienced walkers, but some other walks have only a moderate degree of diffculty. For all walks you have to pre-register on the Friday before the walk this doesn’t fit perfectly into the publishing schedule of the Dublin Event Guide, so I am only listing their walks in this section. The next walks are on 16 Dec (4km, 2 hrs, Easy) and a second walk on 16 Dec (11.5km, 4hrs, Moderate) and 27 Dec (15km, 5hrs, Strenuous). Find all information at http:\/\/www.dublinmountains.ie\/news\/upcoming_events\/?no_cache=1<\/a> and remember that you will have to pre-book!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Please note: This section contains observations taken from the world I live in that strike me as odd. I express my personal opinion and you might not share it. If you are easily offended by opinions that are not identical with your own, please don’t read this section. ;-)<\/p>\n

Rudolph the most annoying reindeer!
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Ah, I love Christmas, The atmosphere, the decorations, the trees, the Christmas Markets and the music. Now, I am not too much into “Silent Night”, but there are a lot of really good Christmas Songs around and it is nice to hear them for a couple of weeks and then to have to wiat until next year. So in previous years I listened to Christmas FM as much as possible. Christmas FM is a radio station in Ireland that is only on air from the beginning of December until 26 Dec and then disappears again. It is made up of volunteer DJs who all work for other radio stations and give their time to do the shows on Xmas FM.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately I can hardly stand the listening to Christmas FM this year. What happened? It is Rudolph! To me Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is one of the or mayeb THE worst Christmas song. But for some reason Xmas FM either seems to love that song OR they have a really bad selection of songs available. If that flippin’ Rudolph song is played at least every hour and sometimes seemingly more than once per hour, then I can’t take it any longer. So Christmas FM has lost me this year (they will survive that! ;-) ) and instead I am listening to Christmas Songs on the Internet. Darn Rudolph! Why do people seem to like that song? Odd!! http:\/\/www.christmasfm.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If the Mayans were right, then this week’s Dublin Event Guide is the last one you are getting. But I am quite confident that you won’t miss it if they were right. In the much more likely event, though that they were not right (I could imagine that THIS happened: http:\/\/img4.allvoices.com\/thumbs\/image\/609\/480\/94742359-thatll-freak.jpg<\/a> :-) ) then you will get TWO more Dublin Event Guides before the end of the year! Something to look forward to! ;-)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Have an event-full time,<\/p>\n

–Joerg<\/p>\n

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