Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

AFTERNOON An afternoon of History or Art Epic – The Irish Emigration Museum. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is a new state of the art visitor experience that showcases the unique journey of the Irish nation where stories of old are told through the technology of now. Through 20 state-of-the- art galleries, visitors can immerse themselves in the stories of the most remarkable tales of sacrifice, endurance, adventure and discovery. Located in the CHQ Building in the heart of Dublin’s docklands, EPIC brings these amazing stores to life in a unique and spectacular way. Allow approx. 90 minutes for this experience Or Alternative Group Experience Art Impressions. A fun afternoon tour of Dublin’s Priceless Artworks – the concise overview of ‘The Story of Art’ strictly for non-academics, followed by an evening’s hospitality at the Church Bar & Restaurant. Unlock your inner art appreciation and creative instinct and develop the skills that will allow you bring paintings to life. Afterwards enjoy an evening meal and drinks amongst the magnificent Art Architecture and History of the wonderfully restored Church Bar and Restaurant on Mary Street in the heart of Dublin and complete the evening’s enjoyment with live Celtic Entertainment. Allow 2½ hours for this experience EVENING Dining & Entertainment Traditional If you choose not to do the Art Impressions Tour and Dining Experience, why not step back in time to 1198, and enjoy a nights dining, storytelling and entertainment at the Brazen Head, officially Ireland’s oldest pub. (Groups – Pre-booking required.) Enjoy an evening of food, folklore and fairies. Pre-booking is required. Enjoy a night of Irish folklore and storytelling over a candlelit dinner, where the renowned storytellers will take you away into a world of the imagination, with wonderful insights and magical tales about life in Ireland in times past. The evening also includes live traditional music and ballads. Contemporary Want to hang out where the cool kids go? Explore the Creative Quarter, spanning from SouthWilliam Street to George’s Street and from Lower Stephen’s Street to Exchequer Street, this area of the city is buzzing with new restaurants, cafés and bars. Venues like the Rag Trader on Drury Street, once a fabric warehouse, this unique bar takes you on a cultural and historical trip back to the days of the rag trade in Dublin whilst serving up stout and whiskey in a rustic setting. Fancy a cocktail or two give The Blind Pig a call and you’ll be escorted to a secret location where award-winning Paul Lambert has created his very own speakeasy with an emphasis on great drinks paired with good, prohibition-era manners.With an excellent choice of quality dining restaurants to suit all budgets nearby you won’t be short of options to suit all budgets and palettes. 111 EPIC Ireland Trinity College