{"id":1043,"date":"2012-12-21T19:00:29","date_gmt":"2012-12-21T19:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dublineventguide.com\/blog\/?p=1043"},"modified":"2012-12-21T19:01:38","modified_gmt":"2012-12-21T19:01:38","slug":"dublin-event-guide-287-christmas-christmas-markets-father-ted-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dublineventguide.com\/blog\/index.php\/allgemein\/dublin-event-guide-287-christmas-christmas-markets-father-ted-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Dublin Event Guide 288: Christmas, Christmas Markets, Father Ted Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\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>
Fri<\/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<\/table>\n\n\n
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Hi all!<\/a><\/p>\n

Only a few more sleeps until Christmas! The events are fizzling out now the closer we get to Christmas, so this Dublin Event Guide will be a little “thinner” than at other times. There is always something happening in Dublin and many many things are free as you know if you are a regular Dublin Event Guide Reader. But Christmas Day is a total exception. It is impossible to find a restaurant that is open on Christmas Day and only in recent years some Spar\/Centra-type shops open if they have employees that are not to pushed about Christmas (usually because it is not part of their religion\/culture). Coming to Ireland for holidays over Christmas is definitely not a good idea if you don’t have family here. Maybe Tourism Ireland should have warning messages on their Facebook Page.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Speaking of warning messages: In a few days Santa’s Grottos soon will get closed again for another year and the Christmas Markets will disappear again. I am not sure who to blame, but in case Santa was involved with the planning and running of the Christmas Markets in Dublin in any way, he did NOT a good job this year! Maybe we need warning messages as well that say “The name Christmas Market at an assembly of trading stalls doesn’t imply ANYTHING:” Have a look at the Dublin News section to find out more about this rather sad chapter!<\/a><\/p>\n

Thanks for the people that used the links in the Dublin News section or the ads in the recent Dublin Event Guides to order goods and buy their Christmas presents. As I explained before, if you buy goods immediately after clicking on a link\/ad (Groupon, LivingSocial, Amazon, Book Depository, LastMinute.com etc) that you find in this e-zine\/newsletter, you help the Dublin Event Guide because the trader gives a small commission to the advertiser (i.e. the Dublin Event Guide). Use these links as often as possible in the Sales as well!! Please!!<\/a><\/p>\n

And a huge thanks to Emma L who was the Dublin Event Guide reader ever that got me a Christmas present! I am looking forward to reading that book Emma! If you wanted to get me something as well, but didn’t get around to it or wanted to wait for the Sales, that’s all fine with me. ;-) Just stroll over to http:\/\/www.perfectresults.info\/wishlist.htm<\/a> and select what you would like to get me.<\/p>\n

And now the part I hate: I don’t like begging! :-( But we are still EUR 70 away from the EUR 170 I need every month to cover the Dublin Event Guide cost. So, I guess I will have to say what most kids say to their parents: “Mom, Dad, don’t give me any presents, just give me money.” Go to http:\/\/www.perfectresults.info\/donate.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Finally: If you have to give last minute Christmas presents, you can always you\u2019re your friends a present of a subscription to the Dublin Event Guide. They will think of you 52 (!!) times every year (and it doesn’t cost you a cent \u2026 but you don’t have to tell them that!! ;-) ) Send them to http:\/\/www.dublineventguide.com<\/a> and tell them to put their name in the SUBSCRIBE box on the right hand side and tell them that you pre-arranged that for them! :-) make sure that you and they 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.<\/a><\/p>\n

This week I invite you to a walk on a tightrope. It is a balancing act between ultimate Christmas atmosphere and total commercialism. For most, certain movies (e.g. Home Alone), TV programmes (e.g. Late Late Toy Show), songs (e.g. Fairytale of New York) or foods (e.g. Turkey) epitomise (means: “embody the essential characteristics of\u2026”) Christmas. But for others Christmas has arrived when they see certain ads on TV. Sure these ads are commercial, but the feeling of Christmas that YOU feel can not be bought! :-) Here are the two ads that many people would list as THE Christmas ads. The first one is a Guinness ad and if you have lived in Ireland for a good few years or if you even grew up here, you will definitely know it: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GWfdbYbDVzg<\/a><\/p>\n

The second ad is the famous Coca-Cola ad https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ogetBqMgau0<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Last week Gerry T and Gerard L were so wonderful to help with a donation. All the support is much appreciated!
Have 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!
Has the Dublin Event Guide helped you to find events that you otherwise wouldn’t have known about, or have you saved money by finding great free events? Then go to http:\/\/www.perfectresults.info\/donate.htm<\/a> and give something back!<\/p>\n

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.<\/a><\/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, Gerry T, Gerard L 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.<\/a><\/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 suggest that you try out the Chocolate Factory Christmas Market and the Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market and do not forget Farmleigh House, especially if you have children. The market there is no Christmas Market, but the children’s events are great.<\/a><\/p>\n

And apart from this? Enjoy Christmas!!!! :-)<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Good<\/span>, The bad and The Ugly! Yes, I had planned to tell you all the good and the bad things about Christmas Markets and then I had to find out that there is nothing good. It is a shocking and seriously disappointing state of affairs. There are lots of markets this year, but none of them really deserve the name Christmas Market. I admit, that I am a bit of a Christmas Market purist and having been in Germany at two markets just in the beginning of this month, raises the expectations. But come on! Can they not at least try??<\/p>\n

The worst is the Docklands Market, not because it is awful, not it is just about ok, but the shocking aspect is that it is getting worse and worse since the current organising company took over. It seems they have never seen a Christmas Market. Actually that would probably apply to all organisers in Dublin.<\/a><\/p>\n

At a whopping 8 years, the Docklands Christmas Market, this is the grand father of Christmas Markets in Dublin. For 6 years the market improved continually and then 2011 happened. The Christmas Market 2010 was run by a German events company (Go GmbH) and was the closest it ever got to a proper Christmas market. But then in 2011 a new organiser took over and it all went downhill.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dame Court Market is no Christmas Market, it is just a market at Christmas. The Francis Street Christmas Art Fair seemingly didn’t even take place (I was there last Sunday and not a single stall or sign!). The Chocolate Factory Market is the first year this year, so I will let it off and will assess it next year. Farmleigh House doesn’t compete as it is a farmers market and separately lots of Christmas related events take place for kids. <\/a><\/p>\n

That leaves the only one that got the idea about Christmas markets at least partially and that is the Christmas Market in Dun Laoghaire!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Some of you know that another one of my spare time activities apart from teh Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) is teaching self-defence at http:\/\/www.kravmagaireland.com<\/a> We teach 2-day courses or 12 week courses and in my opinion, everybody should do some sort of self-defence course in the same way as every one has to know the basic rules of the road. In my somewhat biased opinion our courses are the best and I can’t recommend them more, but if you want to do your course somewhere else, then go ahead. Just make sure that you learn how to deal with potentially dangerous situations.<\/p>\n

The reason why I mention the Krav Maga Ireland courses today is because the Irish Independent wrote about them: See the article here https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=466324143424917<\/a> and more details are here http:\/\/www.kravmagaireland.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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If you want to check where Santa is on Monday evening, you can follow him on http:\/\/www.noradsanta.org\/en\/ <\/a>
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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\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.<\/a><\/p>\n

There is also a 60m Ice Slide on Dun Laoghaire Harbour Plaza open 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).<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade<\/h2>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Dame District Christmas Market is taking place the second time this year. There are a few stalls in white plastic tents with a few fir tree branches attached to them. If it was called Dame District Market, I would agree. But don’t expect any Christmas atmosphere. The promise of “bigger and shinier” does not materialise, but there is one significantl advantage of this market over other markets: The entertainment in the adjacent pubs and from a (VERY small) stage does make it a good bit more interesting. The stalls are selling handmade crafts, jewelry, toys and food. So, give it a go, just don’t expect to much Christmas atmosphere. <\/a><\/p>\n

The linteresting and impressive line up for the next few days will be:<\/a><\/p>\n

Fri 21 Dec: 17:00 CrowBlackChicken, 18:00 Rocher, 20:00 The young Folk, 21:00 Juliet\u2019s Rescue, 22:00 The Hot Sprockets
Sat 22 Dec: 20:00 Happy Hour, 22:00 Created by Comets
Sun 23 Dec: 17:00 Rachel McCormack, 18:00 Simon Fagan, 20:00 Third Smoke, 21:00 Dem Fools<\/p>\n

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Docklands Christmas Festival<\/h2>\n

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The Docklands Christmas Festival will start on Friday 07 Dec and will continue until 23 Dec. <\/a><\/p>\n

The market is very disappointing. Where in previous years up to 80 traders offered their goods, it seems to be less than 20 this year. There will also be food stalls and a carousel and “Victorian fairground attractions”. The market is open until 20:00. Admission is free.<\/a><\/div>\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.<\/a><\/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.<\/a><\/div>\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.<\/a><\/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.<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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Crow Black Chicken<\/h2>\n

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

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 <\/p>\n\n\n
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“Crow Black Chicken” will perform in Whelan’s in the Front Bar. Admission is free.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Sahaja Yoga Meditation<\/h2>\n

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

4\/5 Eustace Street, Temple Bar (next to IFI, ring bell no. 3)<\/p>\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)<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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Cornucopia – Live Music<\/h2>\n

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 21 Dec<\/h3>\n

Cornucopia Caf\u00e9 & Restaurant, 19\/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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.
+ Every second Thursday N.C Lawlor, a songwriter, session player and troubadour plays a mix of country, bluegrass & blues from 19:30-21:30.
+ Every Friday (19:30-21:30) Junshi Murakami plays Irish Harp.
+ Every Saturday (19:30-21:30) Nollaig Mann plays a collection of popular and jazz classics.<\/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
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A Jazz Session will take place in the in the Radisson Hotel. This will be the last session for 2012. James Mullen will perform. <\/a><\/div>\n

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Astronomy Ireland Telescope Nights<\/h2>\n

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

Astronomy Ireland, Unit A8 Airside Enterprise Park, Swords, Co Dublin<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/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
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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. ;-)<\/a><\/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!<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Admission is free.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

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

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n
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The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are: Fri 21 Dec Bree Harris, Sat 22 Dec: 20th Century Gold<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Bionic Rats<\/h2>\n

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

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

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght<\/h2>\n

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Co. Dublin<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

09:30 – 16:30, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dublin Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Honest2Goodness Food Market<\/h2>\n

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Honest2goodness, 136 Slaney Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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SuperNatural Food Market<\/h2>\n

09:30 – 15:30, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

St. Andrews Resource Centre, 114 Pearse Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Farmleigh House Christmas Events<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15<\/p>\n\n\n
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Farmleigh House is celebrating Christmas with a whole range of events at every weekend in December.<\/a><\/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 “Rudolf & the Ice Queen Puppet Show with the Custard Pie Puppet Company” (12:00+13:45+15:30) and Storytelling events (12:45+14:30+16:15) for children and Carol Singing with Il Cora Italiano (13:30-15:30) and Barbershop Melodies with The Mellowchords (14:00-16:00) for the whole family.<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the good food, the time off and the time with your family or friends! Spread some love to others if you have plenty! And if you are alone over Christmas think of the people that do care about you even if they are not around over the next few days. And in the unlikely event that you can’t think of anyone that does care about you, let me tell you that I care about each of the 10,000+ readers of this Dublin Event Guide soo much that I have spent more than 1300 hours this year on writing and publishing this e-zine every week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jamestown Market<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Live Animal Crib<\/h2>\n

10:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Mansion House, Dawson St, Dublin 2 <\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Merchants Market<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 16:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3<\/p>\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<\/a><\/div>\n

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Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 17:30, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Temple Bar Food Market<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

11:00 – 13:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\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!”<\/a><\/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<\/a><\/div>\n

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Art + Craft Market – Exchange Dublin<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n
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A monhtly art market in the Exchange is this month taking place one week earlier to help with your last minute Christmas present purchases. Admission is free.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Blackrock Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Blackrock Market, 19 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n
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Christ Church Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 17:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Christmas Boutique<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Ranelagh Arts Centre, 26 Ranelagh Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6<\/p>\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. On Thursday 13 Dec from 17:00-20:00 there will be wine and mince pies and you can meet the makers.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Christmas Readings for Children<\/h2>\n

11:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Ranelagh Arts Centre, 26 Ranelagh Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6<\/p>\n\n\n
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Actor and author Karl O\u2019Neill will read from a selection of his work for children at the Ranelagh Arts Centre.<\/a><\/p>\n

11:00 + 14:00: The Most Beautiful Letter In The World
12:00: READY, STEADY, FLY!
15:00: Poppy\u2019s Wish \u2013 A Christmas Story.<\/p>\n

Admission is free, but booking is recommended on 085-7437212<\/a><\/div>\n

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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Sat 22 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.<\/a><\/p>\n

There is also a 60m Ice Slide on Dun Laoghaire Harbour Plaza open 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).<\/a><\/div>\n

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Mart Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Old Fire Station, 190a Lower Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6<\/p>\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<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Moving Crib<\/h2>\n

11:30 – 18:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Saint Martin\u2019s Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square, Dublin 1<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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National Gallery Talks<\/h2>\n

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Chocolate Factory Christmas Fair <\/h2>\n

12:00 – 19:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Chocolate Factory, 26 King’s Inn Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\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. There will be stalls selling Food, Crafts, Photography, Art and Jewellery. There will also be live music and entertainment. Hot food will be for sale as well as traditional mulled wine and mince pies and you can even get your Christmas Tree there.<\/a><\/p>\n

I was at the Chocolate Factory Christmas Market last Sunday and stood in front of locked doors. I interpreted the Facebook information (seemingly wrongly – but I wasn’t the only one!) that the market would take place on Sat AND Sun, but it seems only to take place on Saturday! You are warned! :-)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dame District Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 23:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

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The Dame District Christmas Market is taking place the second time this year. There are a few stalls in white plastic tents with a few fir tree branches attached to them. If it was called Dame District Market, I would agree. But don’t expect any Christmas atmosphere. The promise of “bigger and shinier” does not materialise, but there is one significantl advantage of this market over other markets: The entertainment in the adjacent pubs and from a (VERY small) stage does make it a good bit more interesting. The stalls are selling handmade crafts, jewelry, toys and food. So, give it a go, just don’t expect to much Christmas atmosphere.<\/a><\/p>\n

The linteresting and impressive line up for the next few days will be:<\/a><\/p>\n

Fri 21 Dec: 17:00 CrowBlackChicken, 18:00 Rocher, 20:00 The young Folk, 21:00 Juliet\u2019s Rescue, 22:00 The Hot Sprockets
Sat 22 Dec: 20:00 Happy Hour, 22:00 Created by Comets
Sun 23 Dec: 17:00 Rachel McCormack, 18:00 Simon Fagan, 20:00 Third Smoke, 21:00 Dem Fools<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.damedistrict.com\/entertainment\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Docklands Christmas Festival<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 20:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n
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The Docklands Christmas Festival will start on Friday 07 Dec and will continue until 23 Dec.<\/a><\/p>\n

The market is very disappointing. Where in previous years up to 80 traders offered their goods, it seems to be less than 20 this year. There will also be food stalls and a carousel and “Victorian fairground attractions”. The market is open until 20:00. Admission is free.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Ha’penny Flea Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Sun Show<\/h2>\n

13:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Astronomy Ireland, Unit A8 Airside Enterprise Park, Swords, Co Dublin<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

13:10, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n
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Winter Solstice Fireworks – Dun Laoghaire<\/h2>\n

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

Dun Laoghaire (various locations)<\/p>\n\n\n
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A Winter Solstice Fireworks Display will take place on Sat at 16:00. Admission is free. The fireworks will be launched from Dun Laoghaire Harbour.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Gypsy Rebel Rabel<\/h2>\n

19:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 <\/p>\n\n\n
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Gypsy Rebel Rabel will perform in Whelan’s Bar on Sat. Admission is free.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Cornucopia – Live Music<\/h2>\n

19:30 – 21:30, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Cornucopia Caf\u00e9 & Restaurant, 19\/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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.
+ Every second Thursday N.C Lawlor, a songwriter, session player and troubadour plays a mix of country, bluegrass & blues from 19:30-21:30.
+ Every Friday (19:30-21:30) Junshi Murakami plays Irish Harp.
+ 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 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

KC Peaches (Wine Cave), 28\/29 Nassau St., Dublin 2 <\/p>\n\n\n
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This is a weekly Saturday night jazz event in the basement Wine Cave of KC Peaches wholefood restaurant\/caf\u00e9. Food will be served until 22:00 and wine, minerals & music will be available until later. Admission is free and a donation into a hat at the end of the evening is appreciated.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

21:00, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n
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The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are: Fri 21 Dec Bree Harris, Sat 22 Dec: 20th Century Gold<\/a><\/div>\n

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Bianca Fachel Quintet<\/h2>\n

23:30, Sat 22 Dec<\/h3>\n

The Turk’s Head, Parliament Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n
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The Bianca Fachel Quintet will be performing their mix of Jazz with Samba\/Bossa and traditional Irish influences. Admission is free and you find more details on the Facebook Event Page.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Farmleigh House Christmas Events<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

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

This Saturday the Food Market will take place from 10:00-17:00 and there is a Festive Crib. In addition there are Rudolf & the Ice Queen Puppet Show with the Custard Pie Puppet Company (12:00+13:45+15:30) and Storytelling events (12:45+14:30+16:15) for children and Carol Singing with the Ballinteer Male Voice Choir (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.<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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Jamestown Market<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Live Animal Crib<\/h2>\n

10:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Mansion House, Dawson St, Dublin 2 <\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Longmile Road Market<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Wigoders, Long Mile Road, Dublin 12<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Merchants Market<\/h2>\n

10:00 – 16:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3<\/p>\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<\/a><\/div>\n

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

10:00 – 18:30, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Merrion Square, Dublin 2<\/p>\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. <\/a><\/div>\n

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Christmas Boutique<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Ranelagh Arts Centre, 26 Ranelagh Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6<\/p>\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. On Thursday 13 Dec from 17:00-20:00 there will be wine and mince pies and you can meet the makers.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dun Laoghaire (various locations)<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/p>\n

There is also a 60m Ice Slide on Dun Laoghaire Harbour Plaza open 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).<\/a><\/div>\n

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Mart Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Old Fire Station, 190a Lower Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6<\/p>\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<\/a><\/div>\n

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Palestrina Choir<\/h2>\n

11:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 83 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Moving Crib<\/h2>\n

11:30 – 18:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Saint Martin\u2019s Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square, Dublin 1<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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National Gallery Talks<\/h2>\n

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2 <\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Blackrock Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Blackrock Market, 19 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin<\/p>\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.
Open on Sundays: 12:00-17:30. Open on Saturdays and Bank Holidays: 11:00-17:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dame District Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 23:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dame Court, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n
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The Dame District Christmas Market is taking place the second time this year. There are a few stalls in white plastic tents with a few fir tree branches attached to them. If it was called Dame District Market, I would agree. But don’t expect any Christmas atmosphere. The promise of “bigger and shinier” does not materialise, but there is one significantl advantage of this market over other markets: The entertainment in the adjacent pubs and from a (VERY small) stage does make it a good bit more interesting. The stalls are selling handmade crafts, jewelry, toys and food. So, give it a go, just don’t expect to much Christmas atmosphere.<\/a><\/p>\n

The linteresting and impressive line up for the next few days will be:<\/a><\/p>\n

Fri 21 Dec: 17:00 CrowBlackChicken, 18:00 Rocher, 20:00 The young Folk, 21:00 Juliet\u2019s Rescue, 22:00 The Hot Sprockets
Sat 22 Dec: 20:00 Happy Hour, 22:00 Created by Comets
Sun 23 Dec: 17:00 Rachel McCormack, 18:00 Simon Fagan, 20:00 Third Smoke, 21:00 Dem Fools<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.damedistrict.com\/entertainment\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Docklands Christmas Festival<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 20:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n
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The Docklands Christmas Festival will start on Friday 07 Dec and will continue until 23 Dec.<\/a><\/p>\n

The market is very disappointing. Where in previous years up to 80 traders offered their goods, it seems to be less than 20 this year. There will also be food stalls and a carousel and “Victorian fairground attractions”. The market is open until 20:00. Admission is free.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

14:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\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!<\/a><\/div>\n

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Stella Bass Jazz Trio<\/h2>\n

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Caf\u00e9 en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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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Family Drawing Sundays<\/h2>\n

14:30 – 16:30, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n
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Dorothy Cross – Film Screening<\/h2>\n

15:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 <\/p>\n\n\n
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The screening of the film “About Beauty: Dorothy Cross” will take place on Sunday. Admission is free and no booking is required. However, places are limited.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4 <\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

16:00 – 18:30, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

37, 37 Dawson Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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.
The upcoming gigs are 23 Dec: Emilie Conway Quartet, 30 Dec: Anne Marie Williams Quartet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Saucy Sundays<\/h2>\n

17:00 – 02:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1<\/p>\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 Fox.E & The Good Hands, St. John The Gambler, The Hassle Merchants, <\/span>The Eskies, You Kiss By The Book, Shes a Beauty, The Young Folk, Red Sail, Lisa McLaughlin, Simon Fagan, DJ Claire Miaow Catt. This will be the Saucy Sundays Christmas Celebration and the event runs a lot later\/longer than usual. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Long John Jump Band<\/h2>\n

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Caf\u00e9 en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

19:30 – 20:30, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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CWU Christmas Concert<\/h2>\n

20:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Unitarian Church, 112 St. Stephen\u2019s Green West, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n
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The Christmas Concert of the Communications Workers Union is taking place on Sat. Admission is free.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Latin Ireland<\/h2>\n

20:00 – 02:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2<\/p>\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. <\/a><\/div>\n

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Comedy Crunch<\/h2>\n

21:00 – 00:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2 <\/p>\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’s line up at the Comdey Crunch Christmas Party is Edwin Sammon, Rory O’Hanlon, Danny O’Brien, Colm McGlinchey, Trevor Browne. <\/a><\/div>\n

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

21:00 – 02:30, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Rhythm Rocker <\/h2>\n

21:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

The Globe, 11 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

21:30, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Sunday Roast<\/h2>\n

21:45, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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 The Stoney Brokes, Lauren Guillery, Toy Soldier, Heavy Soul.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Cool Hand Dukes<\/h2>\n

22:00, Sun 23 Dec<\/h3>\n

Porterhouse Central, 45-47 Nassau Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Regular Events might NOT take place<\/h2>\n

08:59, Mon 24 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dublin (various locations) <\/p>\n\n\n
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Over Christmas and really until the 03 Jan many of the normally regular events will or might not take place, so to be sure, please check before you go to one of the regular events.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Live Animal Crib<\/h2>\n

10:00, Mon 24 Dec<\/h3>\n

Mansion House, Dawson St, Dublin 2 <\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Mon 24 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dun Laoghaire (various locations)<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/p>\n

There is also a 60m Ice Slide on Dun Laoghaire Harbour Plaza open 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).<\/a><\/div>\n

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Moving Crib<\/h2>\n

11:30 – 18:00, Mon 24 Dec<\/h3>\n

Saint Martin\u2019s Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square, Dublin 1<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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National Gallery Talks<\/h2>\n

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 24 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2 <\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

13:10, Mon 24 Dec<\/h3>\n

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

19:00, Mon 24 Dec<\/h3>\n

Blakestown Community Resource Centre (next to Lidl), Blakestown Way, Dublin 15<\/p>\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).<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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Gardiner Street Christmas Eve Mass with Gospel Choir<\/h2>\n

19:30, Mon 24 Dec<\/h3>\n

St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\n\n\n
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The 20:00 Christmas Eve Mass in Gardiner Street Church will be accompanied by the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir. Before the mass from 19:30 there will be some Christmas carols sung with the community. If you want to come to that mass, be early, the church will be packed!<\/a><\/div>\n

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!<\/h2>\n

08:58, Tue 25 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dublin (various locations) <\/p>\n\n\n
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Have a great Christmas!! Enjoy the presents and the good food.<\/a><\/p>\n

If your Christmas this year is a little scaled down because you can’t afford excesses from previous years, just make sure that you enjoy it in whatever way you celebrate it. It doesn’t have to be a turkey!<\/a><\/p>\n

If you know people that are on their own, check in with them and if they feel alone\/loneley maybe you have a bit of time for them. But be aware that not everyone who celebrates Christmas on his\/her own is feeling alone. So, try to find the right balance.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Regular Events might NOT take place<\/h2>\n

08:59, Tue 25 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dublin (various locations) <\/p>\n\n\n
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Christmas Day Swim<\/h2>\n

09:00, Tue 25 Dec<\/h3>\n

Forty Foot, Sandycove, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n
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At this yearly (self-organised) event, hundreds of brave\/crazy\/tough (you choose the appropriate word) dive into the shockingly cold Irish Sea at the Forty Foot in Sandycove and leave the water soon after lobster pink due to the low temperatures.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Forty Foor was once a Gentlemen’s Bathing place were clothing was not required, but nowadays everybody is welcome and the surprisingly liberal approach from the past is not the done thing anymore. <\/a><\/div>\n

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St. Stephen’s Day<\/h2>\n

08:58, Wed 26 Dec<\/h3>\n

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Regular Events might NOT take place<\/h2>\n

08:59, Wed 26 Dec<\/h3>\n

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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Wed 26 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.<\/a><\/p>\n

There is also a 60m Ice Slide on Dun Laoghaire Harbour Plaza open 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).<\/a><\/div>\n

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Fr Ted Day<\/h2>\n

18:00, Wed 26 Dec<\/h3>\n

The Bernard Shaw, 12 Richmond Street South, Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n
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King Kong Club<\/h2>\n

20:00, Wed 26 Dec<\/h3>\n

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

20:30, Wed 26 Dec<\/h3>\n

The Globe, 11 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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. <\/a><\/div>\n

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Bad Boy Jake<\/h2>\n

21:00, Wed 26 Dec<\/h3>\n

Gypsy Rose Blues & Rock Bar, 5 Aston Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2<\/p>\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. <\/a><\/div>\n

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Trad Session<\/h2>\n

21:30, Wed 26 Dec<\/h3>\n

Hedigan’s (The Brian Boru), 4 Prospect Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 11<\/p>\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). <\/a><\/div>\n

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Dilligaf – Baggot Inn<\/h2>\n

22:00, Wed 26 Dec<\/h3>\n

Baggot Inn, 143 Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n
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On St. Stephen’s Green the resident band “Dilligaf” will perform from 22:00 in the Baggot Inn.<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Mutts<\/h2>\n

22:00, Wed 26 Dec<\/h3>\n

Clonsilla Inn, Weavers Road, Clonsilla, Dublin 15<\/p>\n\n\n
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The Mutts, a Dublin rock n’ roll band, are playing in the Clonsilla Inn on Wednesday and admission isfree.<\/a><\/p>\n

If you like them you can see them again in Navan (O’Flaherty’s) on New Years Eve from 21:30.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Christmas is over!<\/h2>\n

08:58, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

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08:59, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

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There is also a 60m Ice Slide on Dun Laoghaire Harbour Plaza open 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).<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 18:00, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8<\/p>\n\n\n
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National Gallery Talks<\/h2>\n

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

12:00 – 20:00, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dublin Food Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8<\/p>\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.
The Co-op is also opened on Saturdays 09:30 – 16:30. 12:00-20:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lunchtime Market<\/h2>\n

12:00 – 15:00, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

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

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Dublin Writers’ Forum<\/h2>\n

19:30, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

Twisted Pepper, 54 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Dimestore Recordings presents<\/h2>\n

20:00, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

21:00, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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.<\/a><\/div>\n

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

21:00, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2<\/p>\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. <\/a><\/div>\n

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

21:00, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

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

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

21:30, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

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

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Banda Baque Sol<\/h2>\n

22:00, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

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

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Dilligaf – Baggot Inn<\/h2>\n

22:00, Thu 27 Dec<\/h3>\n

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

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08:59, Fri 28 Dec<\/h3>\n

Dublin (various locations) <\/p>\n\n\n
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Over Christmas and really until the 03 Jan many of the normally regular events will or might not take place, so to be sure, please check before you go to one of the regular events.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Archaeology for Everyone<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 13:00, Fri 28 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2 <\/p>\n\n\n
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“Can You Dig it?” is the title title of an event in the National Museum in Kildare Street: Become an archaeologist for the day and see what it feels like to discover some exciting artefacts.<\/a><\/p>\n

Admission is free and bo booking is required. The event is suitable for all ages, but there might be a bit of a closer focus on younger ages.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

11:00 – 19:00, Fri 28 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.<\/a><\/p>\n

There is also a 60m Ice Slide on Dun Laoghaire Harbour Plaza open 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).<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Science of Sleep – Natural History Museum<\/h2>\n

14:00 – 16:00, Fri 28 Dec<\/h3>\n

National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2<\/p>\n\n\n
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At the Winter Inspectorium: The Science of Sleep you will learn more about hibernation and why animals choose to sleep the winter away. Then you can make your own hibernation den.<\/a><\/p>\n

Admission is free and no booking is required. The event is suitable for all ages.<\/a><\/p>\n

This event is listed here http:\/\/www.culturefox.ie\/event\/winter-inspectorium-the-science-of-sleep\/13804.aspx<\/a> but not on the Museum’s website here http:\/\/www.museum.ie\/en\/list\/calendar-of-events.aspx<\/a> So you better check if it is taking place or not. Ring 01-6777444.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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 27 Dec (15km, 5hrs, Strenuous) and on New Year’s Day (01 Jan) (12km, 3.5 hrs, moderate). Find all information at http:\/\/www.dublinmountains.ie\/news\/upcoming_events\/?no_cache=1<\/a> and remember that you will have to pre-book well in advance!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\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. ;-)<\/a><\/p>\n

Powercity Warning<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I experienced an interesting “This is Odd!” this week, but it developped a little futher and I might have to escelate it, so I have decided to leave it out for now. I will definitely write about it at some stage, but not yet this week. For this reason there won’t be a This is ODD this week and probably also not next week. Next week I will try to keep the newsletter as short as possible and just focus on the essentials. But my “This is Odd” life experiences will continue on 04 Jan!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Now, at the end of the last pre-Christmas Dublin Event Guide, let me wish you a wonderful Christmas with lots of nice experiences, good food, nice presents and some quiet time (if you wish!). I will send you another Dublin Event Guide before the year is out, but I know that some of you will not see it because you are just having too good at time. Have a good start of the new year if you are not checking in next week, for all others. I will be in touch on the other side of Christmas! There is stuff happening as well in the week after Christmas!
But now enjoy the last bit of pre-Christmas spirit and then MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS to you all!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
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Have an event-full time,<\/a><\/p>\n

–Joerg<\/a><\/p>\n

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