Dublin City + TradFest Jan 2024
Where Irish culture, music, and tradition meet
Get ready to experience one of Dublin's most exciting events – TradFest Temple Bar! This fantastic annual music festival features live performances from various artists and musicians. Dance the nights away to some of your favorite numbers while mingling with locals and taking in the cultural ambiance. With included admission to two of Ireland's top tourist attractions, this Emerald Isle adventure is truly one for the books.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- 4 nights in Dublin at Address Connolly Hotel
- Admission to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Admission to Pearse Lyons Distillery
- Ticket to Celebrating the Music of Ralph McTell and Friends Concert Jan 25th 2024 at the National Stadium
- Ticket to Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh presents Transatlantic Women Jan 27th 2024 at the National Stadium
Great Ways to Explore
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Sample some of Ireland's best beverages at the Pearse Lyons Distillery.
Learn more about the history and culture of the country at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
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Fill up on local eats including soda bread and black and white pudding!
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Enjoy musical performances from Dervish and others at TradFest.
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Mingle with locals and relish in the vibrant ambiance of TradFest in Dublin!
Embrace the culture and beauty of Dublin during the annual TradFest! This weekend event is a collection of live performances from artists and musical acts who hail from the Emerald Isle. During the day, enjoy admission to two of Ireland's best attractions – Pearse Lyons Distillery and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. In the night, dance away to live music selections with concerts at the National Stadium. Between partying all night and immersing yourself in the unique culture of Dublin, this Irish getaway is nothing short of fun for everyone!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- 4 nights in Dublin at Address Connolly Hotel
- Admission to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Admission to Pearse Lyons Distillery
- Ticket to Celebrating the Music of Ralph McTell and Friends Concert Jan 25th 2024 at the National Stadium
- Ticket to Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh presents Transatlantic Women Jan 27th 2024 at the National Stadium
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Sample some of Ireland's best beverages at the Pearse Lyons Distillery.
Learn more about the history and culture of the country at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
-
Fill up on local eats including soda bread and black and white pudding!
-
Enjoy musical performances from Dervish and others at TradFest.
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Mingle with locals and relish in the vibrant ambiance of TradFest in Dublin!
Embrace the culture and beauty of Dublin during the annual TradFest! This weekend event is a collection of live performances from artists and musical acts who hail from the Emerald Isle. During the day, enjoy admission to two of Ireland's best attractions – Pearse Lyons Distillery and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. In the night, dance away to live music selections with concerts at the National Stadium. Between partying all night and immersing yourself in the unique culture of Dublin, this Irish getaway is nothing short of fun for everyone!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Dublin!
Touch down in Dublin! Once you have arrived at the airport, gather your belongings and make your way to your accommodation! After settling in, head out to grab lunch before making your way to TradFest to enjoy the live sounds of epic Irish music.
A Tip For Your Trip: Your Tradfest tickets are for January 26 and January 28, 2023
The Address Connolly is ideally located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, just a short walk from all of Dublin’s most popular venues, shopping streets, entertainment districts, and tourist attractions. This design-driven hotel offers an eclectic mix of luxe interiors and traditional design pieces all sourced from and crafted in Ireland.
The Address Connolly promises the ultimate 4-star hotel experience full of special touches that surprise and delight. The Address Connolly boasts newly refurbished guestrooms, its own fitness center, and Scandinavian saunas, plus the independently branded bar and restaurant within the hotel, McGettigans Cookhouse. The Cookhouse provides a casual, diverse, and relaxed dining environment serving international cuisine with an extensive cocktail list, craft beers, and specially selected wines. The food curation focuses on sustainability, seasonality, and locality for its inspiration and is open for both lunch and dinner.
Maldron Hotel Kevin Street is perfectly located for a breakaway in the heart of Dublin City Centre. The hotel overlooks St. Patrick’s Cathedral and St Stephen’s Green is less than a 10-minute stroll from the front door. This hotel offers stylish rooms, friendly service, great food, and parking in the ideal location for exploring this fair city.
TradFest Templebar 2024 - Celebrating the Music of Ralph McTell and Friends (Jan 25)
Ireland’s largest gathering of trad and folk music takes centre stage as one of the most exciting cultural events to take place in Dublin this Winter! Every January, it puts on display the best array of both well-established and budding musical aptitude, all within the iconic framework of a festival deeply entrenched in the evocative backdrop of Temple Bar – Dublin's vibrant cultural nucleus. With its roots firmly anchored in history, this event emanates a sense of atmosphere that is nothing short of captivating.
A rich tapestry of more than 50 live music performances adorns the landscape of TradFest. These harmonious gatherings unfold not only within the inviting ambiance of Temple Bar's finest taverns but also grace the prominent pages of Dublin's historical landmarks. TradFest Templebar 2024 - Celebrating the music of Ralph Mc Tell and Friends.
Day 2. Dublin
Today is your first full day in Dublin. Be sure to get out and explore more of this amazing city. In the afternoon, utilize your admission to the EPIC Emigration Museum to learn more about the culture, traditions, and migration history behind the Emerald Isle.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Irish history should never be a long list of names and dates, it should be an experience. Get hands-on with Irish culture and its past with this fully interactive museum – swipe through video galleries, dance through motion sensor quizzes, listen to remastered audio from 100 years ago and watch videos that bring Irish history to life. At EPIC you’ll discover the far-reaching influence of Irish history, and the impact the 10 million Irish men and women who left Ireland had on the world.
Day 3. Dublin
After a hearty breakfast, make your way to the Pearse Lyon Distillery for your included tasting experience. Sample some of the best spirits that Ireland has to offer while learning about the distilling process. In the evening, make your way to the TradFest to enjoy IMBOlC – a presentation on the women of traditional and folk Irish music!
Pearse Lyons Distillery @ St James - Trilogy Tasting Experience
Pearse Lyons Distillery at St. James is a new chapter for The Liberties, Dublin. Family history, a personal passion for brewing and distilling, and an entrepreneurial spirit has inspired the restoration of St. James’ Church. At Pearse Lyons Distillery, whiskey is only part of our story. Whether you are an intrepid whiskey enthusiast, culturally curious or just an inquisitive Dubliner, you are sure to enjoy a journey through 800 years of history at St. James with our local storytellers.
Our Distillery Tour gives an insight into the whiskey heritage and stories behind the iconic Dublin district known as The Liberties. Visitors can also touch, taste and smell every step of the distilling process, meet with our distillers and taste our signature Pearse Irish Whiskey. Our guided tours are hosted by our team of friendly storytellers, who will regale you with stories of Dublin's Liberties; otherwise known as The Golden Triangle.
Each tour includes: A guided tour of the history of St. James Cemetery, sensory experience- touch, taste and smell every step of the distilling process in the working distillery, and sample three of the signature Pearse Irish Whiskeys
TradFest Templebar 2024 - Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh presents Transatlantic Women (Jan 27)
Ireland’s largest gathering of trad and folk music takes centre stage as one of the most exciting cultural events to take place in Dublin this Winter! Every January, it puts on display the best array of both well-established and budding musical aptitude, all within the iconic framework of a festival deeply entrenched in the evocative backdrop of Temple Bar – Dublin's vibrant cultural nucleus. With its roots firmly anchored in history, this event emanates a sense of atmosphere that is nothing short of captivating.
A rich tapestry of more than 50 live music performances adorns the landscape of TradFest. These harmonious gatherings unfold not only within the inviting ambiance of Temple Bar's finest taverns but also grace the prominent pages of Dublin's historical landmarks. TradFest Templebar 2024 - Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh presents Transatlantic Women feauring Alison Brown, Aoife O’Donovan, The Friel Sisters, Edwina Guckian & the Airc Damhsa.
Day 4. Dublin
Today is your last full day in Dublin! Make the best of it by checking out some of the attractions you may have missed! If you're looking to soak up even more culture, head to the National Gallery of Ireland, which contains over 15,000 works, including a collection of Irish paintings dating from the 17th to 20th centuries.
Alternatively, you can explore Dublin's drinking culture further by paying a visit to the Guinness Storehouse or the Teeling Whiskey Distillery!
Day 5. Depart Dublin
Sadly your Irish getaway has come to an end. Gather up your belongings and head to the airport. Until next time, Dublin!
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