Retro dance, pop, rock and disco hits

Retro, Rock, Pop, Dance, Disco
Venue: Break For The Border
Break For The Border Stephen Street , Dublin, Times: Sat 11pm-late
Price: E5

Explore the area where Oliver Gogarty and Sean O'Casey were born, and the home of Leopold and Molly Bloom in this walk.

Walking
Venue: James Joyce Centre
James Joyce Centre 35 North Great George's Street , Dublin, Times: Tue, Sat 11am
Price: E10, NUS/OAP E8

Large-scale sculptural assemblages and installations created by the Dublin-born artist.

Contemporary, Installation, Sculpture
Venue: Kerlin Gallery
Kerlin Gallery Anne's Lane, South Anne Street , Dublin, Times: From Apr 19, Mon-Fri 10am-5.45pm, Sat 11am-4.30pm, ends Jun 1
Price: free

Modern abstract paintings focusing on the influence that the Irish artists had on the genre.

Abstract, Painting
Venue: Heritage Sites Of Ireland: Irish Museum Of Modern Art
Heritage Sites Of Ireland: Irish Museum Of Modern Art Royal Hospital, Military Road , Dublin, Times: Tue, Thu-Sat 10am-5.30pm, Wed 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 12noon-5.30pm, closed Mar 29, ends May 19
Price: free

Join Matthew Parkes, Museum Geologist, for a bead-making workshop using real amber.

Craft Workshop, Historical
Venue: Heritage Sites Of Ireland: National Museum Of Ireland, Kildare Street
Heritage Sites Of Ireland: National Museum Of Ireland, Kildare Street Dublin, Times: May 18, 2pm-4pm, adv booking essential
Price: free

A large country manor house, built in 1783.

Stately Home
Venue: Ardgillan Castle And Park
Ardgillan Castle And Park Ballbriggan, Times: Jan 2-Jan 31, Dec 1-22, Tue-Sun, Bank Hol Mons 11am-4.30pm, Feb-Nov, Mon-Sun 11am-6pm
Price: E6.50, concs E5, family E13

Visit the large country manor house built in 1783, park, rose garden, walled garden and Victorian conservatory.

Gardens
Venue: Ardgillan Castle And Park
Ardgillan Castle And Park Ballbriggan, Times: Jan 1-Mar 30, Oct 28-Dec 31, Mon-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm, Mar 31-Oct 27, Mon-Sun 9.30am-6pm
Price: phone for prices

DJs play electro and house.

Electro/Electronica, House
Venue: SouthWilliam
SouthWilliam 52 South William Street , Dublin, Times: Sat, phone for times
Price: phone for prices

DJs play dubstep and electro.

Dubstep, Electro/Electronica
Venue: SouthWilliam
SouthWilliam 52 South William Street , Dublin, Times: May 18, phone for times
Price: phone for prices

Guest acts take to the stage.

Stand-Up
Venue: Laughter Lounge
Laughter Lounge 4-6 Eden Quay , Dublin, Times: May 16-18, 8.30pm, doors 7pm
Price: E26

Weekend market catering to all tastes.

Market
Venue: Blackrock Market
Blackrock Market 19a Main Street , Blackrock, Times: Jan-Dec, Sat, Bank Hol Mons 11am-5.30pm, Sun 12noon-5.30pm
Price: free

Peter Sheridan's new one-man show based on his recently published memoir.

Solo
Venue: Bewley's Cafe Theatre
Bewley's Cafe Theatre Grafton Street , Dublin, Times: From Apr 29, Mon-Sat 1pm, doors 12.50pm, ends May 25
Price: Mon E8, Tue-Thu E10, Fri & Sat E12

Pop, R&B and dance.

Dance, R&B, Pop
Venue: Rouge Nightclub
Rouge Nightclub North Street , Swords, Times: Sat 11pm-late
Price: phone for prices

This fine historic building, dating from the 12th century, but mainly rebuilt in the 19th century, features a medieval crypt, an exhibition of church treasures, stone carvings and a separate chapel featuring a medieval reliquary, said to contain the heart of St Laurence O'Toole, patron saint of Dublin.

Abbey/Cathedral
Venue: Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral Christ Church Place , Dublin, Times: Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec, Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 12.30pm-2.30pm, Apr & May, Sep & Oct, Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm, Sun 12.30pm-2.30pm, Jun-Aug, Mon-Sat 9.30am-7pm, Sun 12.30pm-2.30pm & 4.30pm-6pm
Price: E6, child E2, concs E4.50, family E15

Pop, dance and R&B.

Pop, Dance, R&B
Venue: Club M
Club M Cope Street , Dublin, Times: Sat 11pm-3am
Price: phone for prices

Heritage Centre
Venue: Custom House Visitor Centre
Custom House Visitor Centre Custom House Quay , Dublin, Times: Jan-Mar 15, Nov & Dec, Wed-Fri 10am-12.30pm, Sun 2pm-5pm, Mar 16-Oct, Mon-Fri 10am-12.30pm, Sat & Sun, Bank Hol Mons 2pm-5pm
Price: E1, family E3, NUS free

A piece of Dalkey history the towerhouse dates back to 1429 when Dalkey was the main port of Dublin, featuring conducted tours, heritage trails, literary walks, living history re-enactments, models, exhibitions and craft shop.

Castle, Children
Venue: Dalkey Castle And Heritage Centre
Dalkey Castle And Heritage Centre Castle Street , Dalkey, Times: Feb 15-Mar 31, Oct 1-Dec 23, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, last tour 4.10pm, Sat & Sun, Bank Hols 11am-5pm, last tour 4.10pm, Apr & May, Sep, Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm, last tour 4.40pm, Sat & Sun, Bank Hols 11am-5.30pm, last tour 4.40pm, Jun-Aug, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, last tour 5.10pm, Sat & Sun, Bank Hols 11am-6pm, last tour 5.10pm, phone for christmas times
Price: E7.95, child E5.95, concs/NUS E6.95, family E22.50

A hands-on session creating film works with artist John O'Connell.

Art/Film Workshop, Art
Venue: Temple Bar Gallery And Studios
Temple Bar Gallery And Studios 5-9 Temple Bar , Dublin, Times: May 18, 11am-1pm
Price: E5

Works by Copland, Rutter, McAuliffe, Gabrieli, Chilcott and Ingoldsby.

Venue: National Concert Hall
National Concert Hall Earlsfort Terrace , Dublin, Times: May 18, 8pm
Price: E20-E30

Exhibitions exploring Ireland's literary heritage.

Museum
Venue: Dublin Writers' Museum
Dublin Writers' Museum 18 Parnell Square North , Dublin, Times: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun, Bank Hols 11am-5pm, last adm 4.15pm, phone for christmas & new year closure
Price: E7.50, child E4.70, concs E6.30, family E18

The world's third-oldest zoo.

Zoo, Children
Venue: Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo Phoenix Park , Dublin, Times: Jan 1-31, Mon-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm, last adm 3.30pm, Feb 1-28, Mon-Sun 9.30am-5pm, last adm 4pm, Mar 1-Sep 30, Mon-Sun 9.30am-6pm, last adm 5pm, Oct 1-31, Mon-Sun 9.30am-5.30pm, last adm 4.30pm, Nov 1 & Dec 31, Mon-Sun 9.30am-4pm, last adm 3pm, closed Dec 25 & 26, children must be accompanied
Price: E16, child E11.50, NUS/OAP E12.50, family E45-E54, under 3s free

A guided tour of the sights in Dublin used in the books of James Joyce.

Walking, Guided Tour
Venue: James Joyce Centre
James Joyce Centre 35 North Great George's Street , Dublin, Times: Thu, Sat 2pm
Price: E10, NUS/OAP E8

Dublinia is a popular visitor attraction with an exhibition portraying life in medieval Dublin, from the coming of the Anglo-Normans in 1170, to the closure of the monasteries and the Reformation in the 16th century. It aims to interpret and explore Dublin's medieval heritage, as well as to entertain and educate.

Museum
Venue: Dublinia
Dublinia St Michael's Hill, Christ Church , Dublin, Times: Jan-Feb, Oct-Dec, Mon-Sun 10am-4.30pm, Mar-Sep, Mon-Sun 10am-5pm
Price: E7.50, child E5, NUS/OAP E6.50, family E23

Farmleigh is an estate of 78 acres situated to the north-west of Dublin's Phoenix Park, It was purchased by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Government in June 1999 and developed in order to provide accommodation for visiting dignitaries and guests of the nation, for high level Government meetings and for enjoyment by the public. Farmleigh remains a unique representation of its heyday, the Edwardian period, when wealthy industrialists had replaced landowners as the builders of large mansions in Ireland.

Stately Home, Guided Tour
Venue: Farmleigh
Farmleigh Castleknock , Dublin, Times: Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, Gallery, Grounds, Gardens & Cafe, Mon 10am-6pm, Grounds, Gardens & Cafe, last adm 4.45pm
Price: free

Pop-rock four-piece from Poland.

Pop
Venue: The Village
The Village 26 Wexford Street , Dublin, Times: May 18, 8pm
Price: E29.50