Must-see entertainment in Ireland

  • Waterford & Tramore Racecourse

    County Waterford

    The first European horse-racing event of the year takes place on 1 January at this racecourse, and is one of many race meetings held here throughout the…

  • Ha'Penny Bridge Inn

    Temple Bar

    A traditional old bar that features local comics on the rise upstairs at the Unhinged Comedy Club on Sundays and Wednesdays, and Irish music downstairs.

  • Sugar Club

    Dublin

    There are a huge variety of gigs, party nights and movie screenings in this intimate theatre-style venue on the corner of St Stephen's Green.

  • Ticketmaster

    Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    Sells tickets to every genre of big- and medium-sized show – but be aware that it charges a 12.5% service charge per ticket.

  • Irish Film Institute

    Temple Bar

    The IFI has a couple of screens and shows classics and new art-house films. The complex also has a bar, a cafe and a bookshop.

  • Market House

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    This restored 18th-century market hall turned arts venue hosts exhibitions, concerts and drama productions.

  • Granary

    Cork City

    Contemporary and experimental works are staged here by the UCC drama group and visiting companies.

  • Drogheda Arts Centre

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Drama, music, comedy, film and visual art take to the stage at Drogheda's lively arts centre.

  • Cork Arts Theatre

    Cork City

    A community-based theatre that stages thought-provoking drama and new works.

  • Parnell Park

    Dublin

    The Dublin Gaelic team plays its league matches at Parnell Park.

  • Odeon Cinema

    Dublin

    A six-screen multiplex showing all the latest releases.

  • Gate Multiplex

    Cork City

    Multiscreen cinema showing mainstream first-run films.

  • Firkin Crane

    Cork City

    One of Ireland's premier centres for modern dance.

  • Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium

    Dublin

    Greyhound racing's reputation has been seriously sullied due to revelations about the mistreatment of dogs, but the sport's aficionados can eat, bet and…

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