Thursday, December 6, 2012

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The Irish House Party is offering 4 FREE tickets for their spectacular Christmas Ceili, Dinner and Show, what an unbelievable recession beating Christmas making special. The Irish House Party at 19 Francis Street, Dublin, is Ireland’s leading traditional Irish session venue with Ireland’s leading musicians, singers and dancers performing shows that are unequalled anywhere else in Ireland or further afield.


This is your chance to join The Irish House Party for their Christmas spectacular, the 4 FREE tickets include a sit down Christmas dinner in the tastefully decorated Irish House Party pub and restaurant at 19 Francis Street Dublin, followed by a short walk across the street to the fantastic Tivoli Theatre where you will enjoy the greatest traditional Irish session ever. When you have been blown away by the music and the crack in the Tivoli you can return to the Irish House Party bar to enjoy the music of good old fashioned foot stamping pub session with Ireland’s greatest musicians, singers and dancers. This is a session you won’t want to leave and a traditional Christmas you will not forget.


Meet Gerry, Declan and all the Irish House Party team, chat about Irish culture and tradition, the Irish House Party team are world class performers, but down to earth people, who want you not only to enjoy Irish culture and tradition but to share their knowledge of music and culture so that your experience is one of learning as well as enjoyment.
You can see The Irish House Party Christmas dinner and show on their website and you can view the Tivoli Theatre with their fantastic Christmas Panto, Snow White, also advertised.
To enter this draw for 4 FREE Tickets to The Irish House Party Christmas Ceili, dinner and show, simply LIKE Dublin Hotel News   on Facebook. All of the LIKES on Dublin Hotel News will be entered into an open and FREE draw, 4 FREE tickets for the Christmas Ceili, dinner and show, remember the tickets may only be used on Saturday the 15th December 2012 or Friday the 21st of December 2012, the tickets cannot be exchanged for money, or any other product or service, if you do not take up the offer as presented then the tickets are void.
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For those of us who were reared on the finest of Irish traditional music, dance and folklore there can be nothing more disappointing than the often ‘plastic’ portrayal of those fine traditions by commercially centred enterprises to pander to a less than patriotic version of our traditions and nationhood. However, that is all about to change, and for the good.
Often, as I have reviewed the hospitality industry in Ireland, I have been pained by scratchy CD representations of Irish music, I have been unhappy to watch tired Irish dancers ‘perform’ their third ‘tourist’ show of the day. Finally, there is Celtic light at the end of the dark tunnel of gross commercialism.
On Thursday the 20th of September 2012, The Irish House Party nestled at 19 Francis Street, Christchurch, Dublin and twinned with the Tivoli Theatre, launched the revival of traditional Irish music and dance in all its glory. Gone are the big blasts and fads of the Riverdance era and its substitutes, and returned are the soft furnishings, and cosy surrounds of a Traditional Irish House Party.
The launch of the Irish House Party kicked off with a food and drink reception in the newly refurbished Irish House Party bar and restaurant at No. 19 Francis Street, Christ Church, Dublin 8. Parking is available both at the Tivoli Theatre Car Park in Francis Street, and on-street parking is also available (FREE after 7pm).
The Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant have been renovated to a high standard and presenting guests with an ambiance that is both welcoming and traditional, in the finest sense of the word traditional, the glowing charm of soft tones and traditional furnishings make the Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant a unique home from home experience. The Irish House Party staff are professional, courteous and offer all that is so often lost in our once famous Cead Mile Failte.
Unlike the often stand offish performers one fines at large commercially driven venues, at The Irish House Party, Ireland’s champion musicians and performers casually introduce themselves around the tables and sit for some banter if so invited to do so. The Irish House Party presents as one thing above all else, a labour of love, it is clear that this is a partnership born out of love for all things Irish, a passion to wrestle Irish culture and tradition back from the grasp of brute commercialism.
As dozens of guests filled out the restaurant on the first floor, the air filled with an aroma of traditional Irish food, Dublin Coddle tickled at the nostrils, as beef and Guinness stew titillated the very soul of all gathered. The food was of the highest standard and would have sat easily on the menu of Dublin’s finest Restaurants. While this was a night of all things Irish, the wine connoisseur was not to be disappointed, with Findlater (wine supplier of choice) providing such suburb choices as Tocornal Sauvignon Blanc and Tocornal Cabernet Sauvignon, just to mention two.
And what would an Irish night be without Murphy’s Irish Stout, Murphy’s Red Ale, Beamish Irish Stout and so forth, all of which combined to make a great meal, a world class experience.
Following food, drink and banter in the Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant, it was time for the 8.30pm show in the Tivoli Theatre. Many will know the Tivoli Theatre for its long service to theatre and music in Ireland. As I walked along the tunnel entrance, I was moved by the diligence of the Tivoli owners to maintain nostalgia with what was clearly a ground breaking partnership between the Irish House Party and the Tivoli Theatre. Once inside the Tivoli, the bar area is nicely set out with traditional seating and a home from home atmosphere, again, staff are both helpful and courteous.
The real surprise comes when one steps through the curtain as it where, and enters what at first glance appears to be someone’s sitting room, that has allowed, friends and neighbours to drop in for a session. The stage replicates a traditional Irish sitting room, with pine dresser and couches setting the scene.
The main body of guests are seated directly in front of the stage, the stage meets guests at head height while seated, making the guest feel as though they are part of a traditional Irish session rather than part of a concert audience. The line-up of musicians and dancers is a ‘Who's Who’ list of the best Ireland has to offer. The casual stage setting makes the audience feel relaxed and at home, the banter, folklore and organic conversation between the session musicians and dancers adds an authenticity rarely if ever seen in modern representations of the Irish traditional session.
Soon the Theatre echoed with the haunting sounds of hundreds of years of all that is good about Irish Culture and Tradition, music and song were not only played but explained, instruments were not a mystery but visualisations used to explain their time and place in our long rich history. Three hundred year old tunes, that made Leonardo De Caprio and Kate Winslet famous in the great epic Titanic, captured the hand and foot stamping mood of the guests gathered, Bono and U2 echoed from the traditional instruments as easily as the lyrics written by 1916 Patriot and Irish hero Padraig Pearse. A straw poll was taken before the bouzouki and its player told a strange story about a well-meaning rugby player, and this was followed by Gerry telling a story in song, about a yellow haired girl, who may not have been all that she first appeared.
This session with the Irish House Party was as much about music appreciation as it was about concert and performance; time was taken to explain the instruments, the songs, the dance and the music. The dancers stepped up from the couch causally and periodically, to perform what can only be described as dancing Gymnastics, the dancers reminded the audience, that one does not have to be on a big stage with multi-million Euro backing sets to perform and transcend the very essence of Irish Dance.
Following rapturous applause from the guests gathered, many from America, New Zealand, our own Fair City and other parts of the world it was time to return to the Irish House Party Bar where yet more musicians had gathered to beat out a crescendo of tunes that seen even the most restrained, foot-tapping, hand clapping and singing along with the memories stoked by a timeless echo of ancient tradition.
The Irish House Party has returned Irish music, dance and culture to its true home, that is home is built from the passion and the love of the few, to be shared with the many. The Irish House Party, above all else offers guests a truly traditional experience, that experience is captured in the ambiance, the food, the service, the passion, and most importantly a true Cead Mile Failte has been returned to the Irish session by world class musicians and dancers.
Tivoli Theatre Panto 2012/2013

Snow White and the Adventures of Sammy Sausages BOOK DIRECT
“Fantastic” “What a treat for the family” “Better than ever expected” “Mammy can we come back again”……
Just some of the parting comments of last year’s visitors to The Tivoli Theatre Snow White Panto last year, and no matter how mature we get, we still get a real buzz out of the traditional Christmas Panto at The Tivoli Theatre…..so much has changed in our world……yet the one constant is our Christmas traditions…..thanks to The Tivoli Theatre the next generation can carry on the annual pilgrimage to worship theatrical Gods such as Sammy Sausages AKA Alan Hughes and Goddesses such as the world famous Niamh Kavanagh as the Good Queen.
After his fantastic performance in Snow White last year, Alan Hughes returns to The Tivoli Theatre, Dublin, as the lovable Sammy Sausages ... Whatever you do, don't miss this fun-packed Tivoli family pantomime 2012.
One might ask if there is no end to the talent and vision of those associated with The Tivoli Theatre as only a couple of weeks ago The Tivoli teamed up with The Irish House Party to bring a new dynamic to the world of traditional Irish music and dancing.
This year’s Christmas Panto at The Tivoli Theatre is already being billed as the best show in town by those who love theatre and the annual serving of all that is great about the traditional Christmas Panto in Dublin. Starring Alan Hughes as the lovable Sammy Sausages, Brian Dowling as Bridie the Mirror, Niamh Kavanagh as the Good Queen and Niall Sheehy, finalist in ITV’s Superstar, this is one Panto not to be missed!
12 December 2012 – 12 January 2013
TICKETS: €21.50 (Preview) / €100 for Family Ticket (2 x Adults & 2 x Children) / €29.50 Adults & Children
BOXOFFICE: 01 454 4472 (No Booking Fees Apply)
Limited number of Family Tickets available per performance
The Tivoli Theatre, 135-138 Francis Street, Dublin 8, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 (1) 454 4472/Email: info@tivoli.ie




Tuesday, December 4, 2012

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Monday, December 3, 2012

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The boutique Trinity Capital Hotel is a 2-minute walk from Trinity College. It offers the Cafe Cairo restaurant and bar and large rooms with flat-screen satellite TVs and internet access.
The stylish rooms at the Trinity Hotel are decorated in rich colours and walnut wood fittings. Rooms include laptop safes, full-length mirrors and bathrooms with baths, power showers and fluffy towels. Some rooms have panoramic city views.
The open-plan restaurant has huge floor-to-ceiling windows and serves light lunches and coffees during the day. There is an evening dinner menu and a heated outdoor terrace area. There are several opulently furnished lounges in the hotel for guests to relax in.
The Temple Bar district is just a 5-minute walk away and the hotel has a 24-hour reception. There is a DART Station at Tara Street just a one minute walk from the Trinity Capital Hotel.
Hotel Rooms: 195
Facilities of Trinity Capital Hotel
General Bar, 24-hour front desk, Newspapers, Non-smoking rooms, Rooms/facilities for disabled guests, Lift/elevator, Express check-in/check-out, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Design hotel, Luggage storage, All public and private spaces non-smoking, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Restaurant (à la carte), Restaurant (buffet), Snack bar
Activities Fitness centre
Services Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Babysitting/child services, Dry cleaning, Currency exchange, Fax/photocopying
Internet Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges are applicable.
Policies of Trinity Capital Hotel
Check-in From 14:00 hours
Check-out Until 12:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and extra beds Free! All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.
Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 30 per person per night for extra beds.
The maximum number of extra beds/children's cots permitted in a room is 1.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately when checking out.
Pets are not allowed.
Groups When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted credit cards Visa, Euro/Mastercard
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

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The Ballsbridge Hotel is located in Dublin’s D4 district, next to the DART railway and the Aviva Stadium. The Air-coach stops outside the hotel and the RDS is a 10-minute walk away.
Breakfast is served in the ambience of the Brasserie Restaurant, along with authentic Irish cuisine. Freshly baked snacks, specialist teas and coffees are all available from the Coffee Dock.
Rooms at The Ballsbridge feature TVs, telephones and tea/coffee making facilities. Beds all have crisp sheets and thick duvets. Guests can also make use of a laundry service.
The Dubliner Pub is a traditional Irish pub offering informal dining, live sport, and live music at weekends. Raglans Restaurant serves a sumptuous menu of Irish and Mediterranean dishes.
Private parking is available on-site, the O2 Arena and St Stephen's Green are both within easy reach of the hotel.
Hotel Rooms: 280
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Internet WiFi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.
Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 10.50 per day.
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Policies of Ballsbridge Hotel
Check-in 14:00 - 00:00 hours
Check-out 07:00 - 12:00 hours
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Friday, November 30, 2012

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The Irish Times has teamed up with The Shelbourne Hotel to offer you the chance to win an overnight stay with a luxurious spa treatment for two people.

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About The Shelbourne:
The world famous Shelbourne Hotel is a timeless landmark in the heart of Dublin, which first opened its doors to guests in 1824. Overlooking the magnificent St. Stephen’s Green, it’s location is central to the city’s sights and shops, commerce and culture. The Spa at The Shelbourne is the largest and most exclusive in Dublin City Centre, and reflects the luxurious surroundings of this internationally renowned, leading five star hotel. For information about The Shelbourne Hotel and The Spa visit www.theshelbourne.ie.

This prize includes a luxurious one night bed and breakfast stay in a deluxe guestroom for two people, with a one-hour spa treatment per person.

The winner will receive a deep tissue massage for two in the elegant couple’s suite. This customised massage will alleviate stress, ease aching muscles and revive the senses. Choose one from the following to target your individual needs:

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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Hen-iversary, is a party held on the anniversary of a hen party, it is an opportunity to re-group with your friends and see how everyone is doing one year on. Only one company in Ireland offers the opportunity of a FREE hen-iversary, stagandhenweekends.ie will enter your party into a draw for the opportunity to win a FREE hen-iversary once you BOOK your party with stagandhenweekends.ie.
Stag-iversary, is a party held on the anniversary of a stag party, it is an opportunity to re-group with your friends and see how everyone is doing one year on. Only one company in Ireland offers the opportunity of a FREE stag-iversary, stagandhenweekends.ie will enter your party into a draw for the opportunity to win a FREE stag-iversary once you BOOK your party with stagandhenweekends.ie.
Exclusive Offer: Hen-iversary/Stag-iversary, when you BOOK your Hen Party or Stag Party with Stag and Hen Weekends and send us a short review of your experience, you will be entered into a draw that could see you and your entire party enjoy FREE accommodation and Nite Club entry on the anniversary of your party, see Terms and Conditions.
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When you Book your stag or hen party with stagandhenweekends.ie and send us a short review of your party and some photos (optional), you will be entered for a fantastic competition that could see your entire party enjoy FREE accommodation and Nite Club entry on the anniversary of your party. This is an exclusive offer to stagandhenweekends.ie.
The competition offers FREE accommodation and Nite Club entry for your entire party on the anniversary of your party. Both the accommodation and Nite Club will be determined by stagandhenweekends.ie, however, where possible, if your party has enjoyed a particular venue we will endeavour to provide accommodation and Nite Club entry at that venue.
The competition offers one Hen-iversary/Stag-iversary prize, the winner of the competition will be notified by means of the contact details supplied to stagandhenweekends.ie at the time of booking. The Hen-iversary/Stag-iversary prize cannot be substituted for money or any other product or service; no negotiation will be entered by stagandhenweekends.ie.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

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Stag Parties in Ireland are now the envy of the world, Ireland has built up a good solid reputation for developing the best stag party packages that can be found anywhere in the world, whether you are planning a Stag Party weekend or simply a day of activity and night of dancing you can be catered for. The Traditional stag party of drink and trouble have long sense left the stage, now stag parties are built around a good solid plan involving activities, dinning, good accommodation and all tastes are catered for. If you are the one designated to plan the stag party, it is no easy task, the groom to be will have watched the various programmes on TV about great Stag Party events, he will have Googled Stag party packages and so forth, so the bar is set high from the outset.
In order to ensure success, you need to twin with a reputable Stag Party organiser such as stagandhenweekends.ie, state what you would like to achieve and let the organiser do the rest. Always use the inquiry form on the generic website, rather than adding to the cost of your package by making unnecessary phone calls, with clear requests, a package will normally be tailored to meet the requirements of your Stag Party.
Planning the party of the year is definitely one of the perks of being a best man!  You want to give the groom a day (or weekend) he’ll always remember, and that his friends will talk about for years to come.  But believe it or not, the best stag parties don’t just happen… they need a lot of planning.  We’ve got some tips to get you started!

The Gang’s All Here

First of all you’ll need to figure out how many people to invite, and who they all are!  This is one aspect of the stag weekend you should definitely ask the groom about – you might not know all his friends, and you definitely don’t want to risk forgetting someone and causing hurt feelings.


Another thing to think about is inviting the fathers and male family members – it’s a nice gesture, but if they don’t seem like the partying type, they might prefer to come to whatever activities you have planned during the day, and give the evening shenanigans a miss.

Unlike the wedding invitations, invites to a stag night or weekend don’t have to be fancy or formal.  A simple group email or text will usually do the trick.

Timing Is Everything

Next you’ll want to think about when to have the stag night/weekend.  The night before the wedding is never a good idea – nobody wants a killer hangover during the big day!  We’d recommend having the stag do at least two weeks before the wedding… that’s plenty of time for the groom’s eyebrows to grow back, or for him to find his way back from whatever farmer’s field he was last seen in!

Location, Location, Location

When you’re talking to the groom and his mates, be sure to get an idea of how much people are willing to spend, and remember that the groom’s costs are usually covered by the rest of the group.  That will give you an idea of what people can afford or will be willing to spend.  Then you can figure out where you’re off to!
Stag parties can be close to home in Ireland, further afield in Europe, or lavish affairs in destinations like Las Vegas or New York.  The important thing to keep in mind is the agreed upon budget.  If you’re planning on a weekend abroad, look for cheap flights and budget accommodation, and consider places with cheaper nights out.

Up To No Good?

Next up is what you’ll be getting up to.  Remember that this night/weekend is about the groom, so try to think of what he would enjoy doing.  With that said, it’s your job to make sure he has the time of his life (and gets teased and embarrassed of course!)

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A “typical” stag do usually involves drinking and gambling.  And drinking.  Some guys have house parties, others hit the town for a big night out.  Popular activities for the daylight hours can include paintballing, rock-climbing, skydiving, quad-biking or surfing.


If you plan on a two night stag party, don’t overdo it on the first night and be so tired and hungover that you don’t have the stamina for the rest of the weekend.

Remember – for all of these activities you’ll also need to think about how everyone’s going to get around (carpool / taxis / limo / bus) and where you’ll be staying (b&b / hostel / Hotel) and factor them into the budget.

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Have a blast, send the groom off in style, and remember that what happens on the stag do stays on the stag do!


Oh yeah… and unlike in The Hangover… DON’T LOSE THE GROOM!

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If you’ve planned a stag party before, and have some words of wisdom, leave a comment below…

Sunday, November 18, 2012

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The Irish Times has teamed up with The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort to offer you the chance to win a luxurious two night bed and breakfast stay for two people.

About The Heritage:
Set amidst the unspoilt countryside of Co. Laois, and located just an hour's drive from Dublin off the M7 motorway, the Five Star Heritage Golf & Spa Resort offers guests a truly luxurious hospitality experience. This award winning resort boasts comfortable and elegant guestrooms, a luxury spa and health club, state of the art meeting & conference facilities, a championship golf course, a selection of restaurants and above all a warm welcome for guests! For information about The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, click here to visit their website.

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort is offering a wonderful Pamber Break Gift Voucher for two. Relax and unwind with two nights' bed and breakfast in a deluxe guestroom, dinner in The Arlington Room on one night and take time out to journey through The Heritage Spa Experience  for up to 3 hours; plus you can also choose from one of the following one hour treatments:

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Monday, October 1, 2012

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For those of us who were reared on the finest of Irish traditional music, dance and folklore there can be nothing more disappointing than the often ‘plastic’ portrayal of those fine traditions by commercially centred enterprises to pander to a less than patriotic version of our traditions and nationhood. However, that is all about to change, and for the good.


Often, as I have reviewed the hospitality industry in Ireland, I have been pained by scratchy CD representations of Irish music, I have been unhappy to watch tired Irish dancers ‘perform’ their third ‘tourist’ show of the day. Finally, there is Celtic light at the end of the dark tunnel of gross commercialism.
On Thursday the 20th of September 2012, The Irish House Party nestled in Francis Street, Christchurch, Dublin and twinned with the Tivoli Theatre, launched the revival of traditional Irish music and dance in all its glory. Gone are the big blasts and fads of the Riverdance era and its substitutes, and returned are the soft furnishings, and cosy surrounds of a Traditional Irish House Party.
The launch of the Irish House Party kicked off with a food and drink reception in the newly refurbished Irish House Party bar and restaurant at No. 19 Francis Street, Christ Church, Dublin 8. Parking is available both at the Tivoli Theatre Car Park in Francis Street, and on-street parking is also available (FREE after 7pm).
The Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant have been renovated to a high standard and presenting guests with an ambiance that is both welcoming and traditional, in the finest sense of the word traditional, the glowing charm of soft tones and traditional furnishings make the Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant a unique home from home experience. The Irish House Party staff are professional, courteous and offer all that is so often lost in our once famous Cead Mile Failte.
Unlike the often stand offish performers one fines at large commercially driven venues, at The Irish House Party, Ireland’s champion musicians and performers casually introduce themselves around the tables and sit for some banter if so invited to do so. The Irish House Party presents as one thing above all else, a labour of love, it is clear that this is a partnership born out of love for all things Irish, a passion to wrestle Irish culture and tradition back from the grasp of brute commercialism.
As dozens of guests filled out the restaurant on the first floor, the air filled with an aroma of traditional Irish food, Dublin Coddle tickled at the nostrils, as beef and Guinness stew titillated the very soul of all gathered. The food was of the highest standard and would have sat easily on the menu of Dublin’s finest Restaurants. While this was a night of all things Irish, the wine connoisseur was not to be disappointed, with Findlater (wine supplier of choice) providing such suburb choices as Tocornal Sauvignon Blanc and Tocornal Cabernet Sauvignon, just to mention two.
And what would an Irish night be without Murphy’s Irish Stout, Murphy’s Red Ale, Beamish Irish Stout and so forth, all of which combined to make a great meal, a world class experience.
Following food, drink and banter in the Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant, it was time for the 8.30pm show in the Tivoli Theatre. Many will know the Tivoli Theatre for its long service to theatre and music in Ireland. As I walked along the tunnel entrance, I was moved by the diligence of the Tivoli owners to maintain nostalgia with what was clearly a ground breaking partnership between the Irish House Party and the Tivoli Theatre. Once inside the Tivoli, the bar area is nicely set out with traditional seating and a home from home atmosphere, again, staff are both helpful and courteous.
The real surprise comes when one steps through the curtain as it where, and enters what at first glance appears to be someone’s sitting room, that has allowed, friends and neighbours to drop in for a session. The stage replicates a traditional Irish sitting room, with pine dresser and couches setting the scene.
The main body of guests are seated directly in front of the stage, the stage meets guests at head height while seated, making the guest feel as though they are part of a traditional Irish session rather than part of a concert audience. The line-up of musicians and dancers is a ‘Who's Who’ list of the best Ireland has to offer. The casual stage setting makes the audience feel relaxed and at home, the banter, folklore and organic conversation between the session musicians and dancers adds an authenticity rarely if ever seen in modern representations of the Irish traditional session.
Soon the Theatre echoed with the haunting sounds of hundreds of years of all that is good about Irish Culture and Tradition, music and song were not only played but explained, instruments were not a mystery but visualisations used to explain their time and place in our long rich history. Three hundred year old tunes, that made Leonardo De Caprio and Kate Winslet famous in the great epic Titanic, captured the hand and foot stamping mood of the guests gathered, Bono and U2 echoed from the traditional instruments as easily as the lyrics written by 1916 Patriot and Irish hero Padraig Pearse. A straw poll was taken before the bazooka and its player told a strange story about a well-meaning rugby player, and this was followed by Gerry telling a story in song, about a yellow haired girl, who may not have been all that she first appeared.
This session with the Irish House Party was as much about music appreciation as it was about concert and performance; time was taken to explain the instruments, the songs, the dance and the music. The dancers stepped up from the couch causally and periodically, to perform what can only be described as dancing Gymnastics, the dancers reminded the audience, that one does not have to be on a big stage with multi-million Euro backing sets to perform and transcend the very essence of Irish Dance.
Following rapturous applause from the guests gathered, many from America, New Zealand, our own Fair City and other parts of the world it was time to return to the Irish House Party Bar where yet more musicians had gathered to beat out a crescendo of tunes that seen even the most restrained, foot-tapping, hand clapping and singing along with the memories stoked by a timeless echo of ancient tradition.
The Irish House Party has returned Irish music, dance and culture to its true home, that is home is built from the passion and the love of the few, to be shared with the many. The Irish House Party, above all else offers guests a truly traditional experience, that experience is captured in the ambiance, the food, the service, the passion, and most importantly a true Cead Mile Failte has been returned to the Irish session by world class musicians and dancers. dasher 2012

Christmas Party Special

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If you are looking for something different for your company Christmas party this year then The Irish House Party Christmas Ceili is the perfect option. For the whole month of December we will be hosting our special Christmas Irish House Party shows.

This is a truly unique Christmas party and we are offering the best Christmas party price in Dublin this season:
€50 per person
Includes:

Mulled Wine Reception on arrival at the restaurant
Sumptuous 4 course Christmas Dinner
The Irish House Party Christmas Ceili with All-Ireland Champion musician, dancers and entertaining presenters.
Ceili dance section where guests can take part in a Ceili dance led by our dancers
Bar extension till late
To book and avail of our special group rate

Or
Call Roisin on +353 (0) 1 6729272
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Introducing: The Blarney Inn, Kildare Street, Dublin, Christmas menu which is available from November 30th - December 23rd, the Blarney Inn will be decorated out in a Christmas Party theme and it is available on any evening at €35 per head plus 10% Service charge on parties of 6 or more.
Lunch is available daily over that period for €25 per head on the same menu.
On Thursday evenings for Christmas Parties there will be live entertainment in the venue until 2.30 a.m.
On Fridays there will be Live Karaoke from 9p.m with Cormac and Steve and after in the Club with Fabulous DJ Lee Dennis playing the very best in the 90's, Naughty’s and Charts and of course all entertainment and access to the Blarney and Club Nassau is free for all diners and Kildare Street Hotel residents.
On Saturdays there will be live entertainment in The Blarney and in Club Nassau, Adrian Kennedy Irelands most controversial DJ playing the very best of the 80's and your favorite party hits and of course all entertainment and access to the Blarney and Club Nassau is free for all diners and Kildare Street Hotel residents.
In the Blarney Inn there are party platter options subject to availability please find sample menu attached but it could change on items closer to Christmas.
Contact Our Food and Restaurant Manager Catherine on 086 8650165 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              086 8650165      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Operations Manager, Paul Somers

Sample Finger Food Menu
Blarney Inn/ Club Nassau/ Stella Lieu
Deluxe Christmas Platter Meat
Chicken fillet Goujons, Meat Samosa’s, Succulent Baby Back Ribs, Duck Spring Rolls, Mini Burger Sliders, Shoestring Fries and served with B-B-Q and Garlic Mayo Dip
40e per platter (Feeds 5-6 People)

Deluxe Vegetarian Platter
Mini Smoked Salmon Bites, Vegetarian Samosa’s, Thai Spring Rolls, Deep Fried Brie, Jalapeno Poppers, Chunky Wedges and Sour Cream & Chive, Plum Sauce and Garlic Mayo Dips
40e per platter (Feeds 5-6 People)

Standard Party Platter
BBQ Chicken Wings, Cocktail Sausages, Mozzarella Sticks, Beef Chili Nacho’s, Onion rings, Chunky Fries and BBQ and Sweet Chili Dips
30e per platter (Feeds 5-6 People)