Showing posts with label Informacion Turistica Irlanda. Show all posts
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Traditional Irish Music - August 2011 - Comhaltas Culturlann



Comhaltas logo

Cultúrlann na hÉireann

Irish Music Centre
32 Belgrave Square
Monkstown
Co. Dublin
+353 1 2800295

(only 20 minutes walk from DLTC Language school)

Irish Music

August 2011


Informal Music Session

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights in the bar.

Starts about 8.30/9pm. Free on Tuesday and Wednesday;  3€ on Friday/Saturday.


Ceili

Traditional Irish music show - €10 per person – Friday nights - starts at 9pm


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Cultúrlann na hÉireann (an Irish Cultural Institute), home to ComhaltasCeoltóiríÉireann, was established in 1976 and many Irish traditional music and dance events take place in the Cultúrlann. It has:
·          Cultural Information Agency
·          Training and Education Centre
·          Library of books and archive of traditional recordings
·          Shop (CDs, books etc)

Welcome to the family!

Bob Golden, director of the DLTC English Language School, talks to the Irish Times about English language students staying with host families in Ireland: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/health/2011/0816/1224302518342.html

Thursday, February 10, 2011

¿Cuándo es la mejor época del año para venir a Dublín ?

Con frecuencia, los estudiantes que quieren venir a la academia DLTC nos hacen esta  pregunta, pues desean venir estudiar inglés durante las vacaciones de verano. La buena noticia es que siempre es un buen momento para venir a Irlanda, Dublin y Dun Laoghaire- hay estupendos eventos todo el año. Aqui hay una lista de algunos de los eventos de cada mes para ayudarte a planear tus vacaciones de estudio en el 2011.

Enero :

Festival de la música tradicional irlandesa en Temple Bar area de Dublin-  última semana de enero. Cada enero, los pubs de Temple Bar se llenan de vida con el sonido de la música tradicional irlandesa. Esta es una gran oportunidad para apreciar la música irlandesa en su ambiente tradicional – el pub irlandés. Temple Bar es el centro de la vida nocturna y sólo está a 20 minutos en Dart (tren) desde la Academia de Idiomas DLTC en Dun Laoghaire.
Temple Bar está lleno de pubs, restaurantes, galerías, discotecas y está justo en el centro de la ciudad de Dublín. Es un evento que el turista no debe dejar de ver. El festival se lleva a cabo la última semana de enero. http://www.templebartrad.com/  algunos eventos gratuitos (Música)

Parque de Diversiones Fuderland  (RDS Ballsbridge –  del 26 de diciembre 2010 al 11 de enero de 2011)-  Fundreland es el mas grande parque de diversiones que viaja por Europa. Tiene 5 montanas rusas, 2 gigantescas ruedas de la fortuna y muchas otras emocionantes atracciones de todo Europa. https://www.funderland.com/dublin.php (Entretenimiento)


Dublin sobre hielo – Patinaje sobre hielo.
  (En la azotea de los almaneces Arnotts – hasta el  23 de enero de 2011; RDS Ballsbridge hasta el 9 de enero de 2011). Que experiencia! Patinar sobre hielo en la azotea de los almacenes Arnotts en la calle principal de Dublin, O'Connell Street. Para ver horarios y reservaciones entra a http://www.7.upchristmasonice.ie/  (Entretenimiento)


Febrero

Festival Internacional de Cine Jameson ( 17-27 de febrero 2011) – 10 maravillosos dias de nuevas y antiguas peliculas de todo el mundo, las cuales son proyectadas en los cines del centro de Dublin. Mientras que los detalles de las peliculas para el festivalde este ano, aun no se conocen ; el festival del ano pasado tuvo cerca de 100 peliculas : una presentacion de gala de « Ondine » con Colin Farrell ; un tributo a Kristin Scott Thomas ; una retrospectiva de Kenneth Anger ; conciertos orquestrales de las canciones de las peliculas de Nina Rota, proyecciones de peliculas de Rusia  y Corea, peliculas de Irlanda, Polonia, Dinamarca, Suecia, Republica Checa, Brasil, Francia, Espana, Italia y mucho mas.  http://www.jdiff.com/ (Cine)


RBS Torneo Internacional de Rugby 6 naciones.
Se lleva a cabo en febrero y marzo, este es el evento internacional de rugby de Europa mas importante del ano. Este aňo Dublin sera el escenario donde jugara Irlanda vs Francia el domingo 13 de febrero a las 5pm ; asi como Irlanda vs Inglaterra el sabado 9 de marzo a las 5pm. Otros partidos incluyen Italia vs Irlanda el sabado 5 de febrero de 2011 a las 2:30pm; Escocia vs Irlanda domingo 27 de febrero ; Gales vs Irlanda el sabado 12 de marzo.  No es facil conseguir  tickets para estos partidos, pero es estupendo verlos en los pubs donde siempre hay un gran ambiente. (Deportes)

Marzo
Festival del dia de San Patricio-  El festival nacional de Irlanda (hay eventos en todos los pueblos en Irlanda. Los eventos se llevan a cabo durante la semana del 17 al 20 de marzo. El Dia de San Patricio es el dia nacional de Irlanda. En cada pueblo, ciudad y villa, hay un desfile colorido con un fantastico ambiente familiar con musica en vivo y danzas en las calles y en los bares. El desfile mas grande se realiza en Dublin y en los ultimos anos en Dublin se ha llevado a cabo durante 5 dias en las fechas que se mencionan. El 17 de marzo es definitivamente el mejor dia del ano para visitar Dublin. Muchos eventos gratuitos. http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/ (Festival).


Abril
Gran carrera en Irlanda – evento de carrera popular para todos los niveles : internacionales, profesionales, aficionados, interesados en marchas atleticas y corredores  (Phoenix Park, Dublin – 10 Abril de 2011). Esto es una carrera de 10 kilometros a traves del bello Phoenix Park de Dublin, el cual es un lugar bello para visitar cualquier epoca del ano. El ano pasado miles participaron en esta corrida. Para participar o para mas informacion entra a http://www.greatirelandrun.org (Deportes)

Festival de caminata por las colinas de Wicklow (varios lugares Condado de Wicklow – mediados de Abril)- Wicklow es una area de montanas bellas y silvestres localizadas en el sur de Dublin. Se puede llegar en 30 minutos en bus o en coche de Dun Laoghaire. Los detalles del festival para el 2011 aun no se han dado a conocer. El festival del ano pasado incluyo una gran variedad de actividades que se realizaron en las colinas de wicklow : senderismo, excursionismo, ciclismo de montana, kayak de rio, paintball, orientacion, equitacion, observacion de aves, pesca. Muchos otros eventos. httphttp://www.wicklowoutdoors.ie/ (Deportes)

Semana Santa
Viernes Santo ( Viernes antes de Pascua)- La escuela cierra ese dia pero hay un tour/evento privado gratuito para los estudiantes de tiempo completo de la academia de Idiomas DLTC de esa semana
**Nota importante : El viernes santo no se vende alcohol en Irlanda (Viernes antes de Pascua) asiq ue todos los bares cierran ese dia.
Lunes de Pascua (dia despues del domingo de pascua) – es un dia  feriado publico en Irlanda, asi que noy clases en la academia de Idiomas DLTC, pero hay un tour privado para los estudiantes de tiempo completo el dia viernes de la misma semana.

Mayo
Fin de semana largo no laborable- el primer lunes de mayo es feriado publico en Irlanda. No hay clases para los estudiates de la academia DLTC ese dia – se organizara un tour extra, gratuito y privado para los estudiantes de tiempo completo para el dia viernes por la tarde de esa semana.

Festival de Jazz en Bray – uno de los mejores festivales de musica en la costa este. Bray esta a solo 20 minutos en Dart (tren) desde la academia de Idiomas DLTC. Muchos eventos gratuitos. http://www.brayjazz.com (musica)

Festival de Soul de la Ciudad de Dublin (Ciudad de Dublin- del 26 al 29 de Mayo de 2011) – Festival popular de la musica soul incluyendo el Soul Picnic al aire libre el dia 29 de mayo en el Parque Merrion Square ; exhibiciones fotograficas de los iconos de Soul de Getty Images ; presemtaciones de Rising Stars en el Meeting House Square de Temple Bar. Muchos eventos gratuitos. http://www.dublincitysouthfestival.ie (Musica)




June
Fin de semana largo no laborable- El primer lunes de junio es feriado publico en Irlanda. No hay clases para los estudiantes de la Academia de Idiomas ese dia –  se organizara un tour extra y privado para los estudiantes de tiempo completo el dia viernes por la tarde de esa semana.

Peliculas en el parque ( People’s Park, Dun Laoghaire – inicios de junio) – festival de peliculas gratuito proyectadas en una pantalla grande en People’s Park en Dun Laoghaire. Lleva  una manta para sentarte en el cesped y jersey extra y una merienda – una linda manera de pasar una tarde de verano. (Libre) http://www.dlrevents.ie/  (Cine)

Bloomsday – El festival de James Joyce (Ciudad de Dublin y Dun Laoghaire – 16 de junio de 2011)  16 de junio es el dia de Bloomsday, el dia en que toda la accion de la novela Ulysses de James Joyce se lleva a cabo. Se celebra cada ano 16 de Junio por los Joycean  en todo el mundo. Es tradicional vestir algo especial y salir a visitar los lugares del libro alrededor de Dublin y participar en las lecturas, caminatas, comida, musica y bebida, los cuales de alguna manera, se conectan con el libro. Parte del libro se lleva a cabo en Dun Laoghaire y hay celebraciones aqui durante el dia. Muchos eventos gratuitos.  http://www.jamesjoyce.ie/  (literatura).

Campeonato  mundial de espectaculos de calle. (Merrion Square, ciudad de Dublin del 16 al 19 de Junio de 2011) – Este Junio los mejores contorsionistas, magos, breakdancers, comediantes y otros tipo de comediantes profesionales de clase mundial vendran a Merrion Square de Dublin para luchar hasta el final por el mas codiciado titulo de espectaculo de calle, el campeonato mundial de espectaculo de calle AIB.
Se llega en 20 minutos en DART (tren) desde la academia de idiomas DLTC a la estacion de DART Pearse. Gratuito. http://www.spwc.ie/  (Entretenimiento).

Julio
Festival de las cultural del mundo (Dun Laoghaire – a fines de Julio) – Aun no se han dado a conocer los detalles del festival de 2011. Los festivales previos han visto miles de personas visitando Dun Laoghaire durante un fin de semana para apreciar la musica, comida, arte y artesanias de todo el mundo. El mejor fin de semana del ano esta en Dun Laoghaire. Muchos eventos gratuitos. http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com/  (Festival)

Festival de verano en Bray (Bray, condado de Wicklow – mediados de Julio) – 2 semanas de musica en vivo frente al mar, comediantes, teatro, entretenimiento de calle, presentaciones aeronauticas, quioscos de comida internacional, parques de atracciones, fuegos artificiales. Se puede llegar en 20 minutos en DART (tren)  desde la Academia de Idiomas DLTC en Dun Laoghaire hasta la estacion de Bray.

Carrera de Caballos en Galway (Ciudad de Galway del 25 al 31 de julio) – fiesta a lo grande en los bares y otros estableciemientos en Galway durante la famosa semana de carrera de caballos en Galway. Puede ser dificil encontrar alojamiento (deportes, entretenimiento)

August
Fin de semana largo no laborable – el primer lunes de agosto es un dia publico feriado en Irlanda. No hay clases ese dia – un tour extra gratuito y privado se organizara para los estudiantes de tiempo completo  para el dia viernes por la tarde de esa semana.

Espectaculo Ecuestre en Dublin (RDS Ballsbridge, 3 de agosto - 7 de agosto de 2011) – Del 3 al 7 de agosto se lleva a cabo el Espectaculo Ecuestre de Dublin en el complejo RDS en el corazon de Dublin. Este ano se estara celebrando los 138 anos de este espectaculo ; el evento ecuestre mas significativo de Irlanda. Es, sin duda, uno de los eventos mas destacados de un verano tradicional en Dublin y ofrece un fantastico dia para los amantes de los caballos y tambien para la familia. Se llega en 15 minutos en DART (tren) desde la Academia de Idiomas DLTC en Dun Laoghaire  hasta la estacion de DART Sydney Parade. http://dublinhorseshow.com/ (deportes)

La feria Puck (Killorglin, condado de Kerry – 10, 11 y 12 de agosto) – La feria es uno de los festivales mas antiguos e inusuales de Irlanda. Se realiza sin falta el 10, 11 y 12 de agosto cada ano con mucho entretenimiento en las calles. El momento mas importante de esta feria es cuando la gente coloca una corona en un macho cabrio y se le hace Rey del festival. Por 3 dias, el Rey Puck se para en una plataforma en el medio del pueblo y observa las festividades. Para llegar aqui se necesita rentar un coche o tomar un transporte publico – alojamiento puede ser dificil de encontrar en las areas inmediatas pero es factible en los pueblos cercanos. Muchos eventos gratuitos http://www.puckfair.ie/  (festival).


Semana del Patrimonio Nacional (lugares a nivel nacional - 20-28 de agosto 2011)- eventos incluyen : tour gratuitos, exhibiciones, observacion de ballenas y mucho mas. La mayor parte de eventos son gratuitos. http://www.heritageweek.ie/  (cultura/ patrimonio )

Septiembre
Dia de Arthur (muchos bares y establecimientos en la ciudad de Dublin el 23 de septiembre de 2011)

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Photos of Student Trip to Chester Beatty Library and Dublin Castle

Here are some photos of our student trip to the Chester Beatty Library and Dublin Castle . The Chester Beatty Library is a fantastic museum to visit in the gardens of Dublin Castle. It was voted European museum of the year in 2002 and has a collection of beautiful Oriental and Asian treasures. It's free to enter the museum and it is set in the wonderful gardens of Dublin Castle. A very nice place for a peaceful afternoon! Chester Beatty Library Enjoy!

Sunday, December 26, 2010

When is the best time of year to come to Dublin?

At the DLTC English Language school in Dun Laoghaire in Dublin, Ireland, we're often asked this question by students who want to come on a study holiday to Dublin to learn English. The good news is that it's always a good time to visit Ireland, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire - there are some great events on all year round. Here's  a list of some events that are on each month to help you plan your study holiday in 2011.


January:
Temple Bar Trad fest - traditional Irish music festival (Temple Bar area of Dublin - last week of January) Every January, the pubs of Temple Bar come alive with the sound of traditional Irish music. This is a great opportunity to see Irish music in its traditional setting - the Irish pub. Temple Bar is the centre of Dublin's nightlife and is only 20 minutes by DART (train) from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Temple Bar is full of pubs, restaurants, galleries, discos and is right in the very centre of Dublin, it is a 'must-see' on every tourists list of things to do. The festival takes place in the last weekend of January. http://www.templebartrad.com/ Some Free events. (Music)


Funderland Fun Park (RDS Ballsbridge - 26th December 2010 to 11th January 2011) - Funderland is the largest travelling Theme Park in the Europe. It has up to five roller coasters, two giant ferris wheels, and lots of thrilling attractions from all over Europe. https://www.funderland.com/dublin.php (Entertainment)


Dublin on Ice - Ice skating (Arnotts Store roof - until 23rd January 2011; RDS Ballsbridge until 09th January 2011). What an experience to ice skate on the roof of Arnotts store on Dublin's main street, O'Connell Street. For times and online booking visit: http://www.7upchristmasonice.ie/ (Entertainment)


February
Jameson Dublin International Film Festival (17-27th February 2011) - 10 wonderful days of movies new and old from all around the world that are shown in cinemas all around the centre of Dublin. While the details of films in this year's festival have not yet been released, last year's festival had over 100 movies: a gala opening of 'Ondine' with colin Farrell; a tribute to Kristn Scott Thomas; a Kenneth Anger retrospective; orchestral performances of the film scores of Italian Nina Rota, feature showings of Russian and Korean movies, films from Ireland, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Czech Republic, Brazil, France, Spain, Italy and many more. http://www.jdiff.com/ (Cinema)


RBS Six Nations International Rugby. Taking place in February and March, this is the big European international rugby event of the year. This year Dublin will host the games (Ireland V France - Sunday 13th February 5pm); (Ireland V England - Saturday 19th March 5pm). Other matches include (Italy V Ireland Saturday 5th February 2011 2.30pm); (Scotland V Ireland Sunday 27th February); (Wales V Ireland Saturday 12th March). It's not easy to get tickets for these games but it's great to watch them even in the pubs where there is always a great atmosphere! (Sport)


March
St Patricks Day festival - national festival of Ireland (events in every town in Ireland - events take place during the week of 17th-20th March). St Patricks Day is Ireland's national day. In every town, city and village, there is a colourful parade and a great family atmosphere with live music and dancing on the streets and in the pubs. The largest parade is in Dublin and in recent years events in Dublin has taken place over 5 days around the 17th. March 17th is definitely the best day of the year to visit Dublin. Many Free events. http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/ (Festival)


RBS Six Nations International Rugby. Taking place in February and March, this is the big European international rugby event of the year. This year Dublin will host the games (Ireland V France - Sunday 13th February 5pm); (Ireland V England - Saturday 19th March 5pm). Other matches include (Italy V Ireland Saturday 5th February 2011 2.30pm); (Scotland V Ireland Sunday 27th February); (Wales V Ireland Saturday 12th March). It's not easy to get tickets for these games but it's fun to watch them even in the pubs where there is always a great atmosphere! (Sport)


April
Great Ireland Run - popular running event for all levels: international, professionals, amateurs, runners, joggers and walkers (Phoenix Park, Dublin - 10th April 2011). This is a 10km run through Dublin's beautiful Phoenix Park which is a beautiful place to visit anytime. Last year thousands took part in this run. To enter or for more information: http://www.greatirelandrun.org (Sport)


Wicklow Hills Walking Festival (various locations Co Wicklow - mid April) - Wicklow is an area of beautiful and wild mountains to the south of Dublin. You can reach these mountains within 30 minutes by bus or car from Dun Laoghaire. Details have not yet been announced of the 2011 festival. Last year the festival included a wide range of activities all based in the Wicklow Hills: trekking, mountain walking, hiking, mountain biking, river kayaking, paintballing, orienteering, horseriding, bird watching, fishing. Many free events. http://www.wicklowoutdoors.ie/ (Sport)


Easter
Good Friday (Friday before Easter) - school is closed but there is an extra free private tour/event for full-time DLTC language school English students this week.
**Important note: No alcohol can be sold in Ireland on Good Friday (Friday before Easter) so all pubs etc are closed on this day.
Easter Monday (day after Easter Sunday) - is a public holiday in Ireland so there is no school at the DLTC Language School this day but there is an extra free private tour for DLTC full-time English students on the Friday of this week.


May
May Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in May is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.


Bray Jazz Festival - one of the best music festivals on the east coast. Bray is only 20 minutes by DART (train) from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Many free events. http://www.brayjazz.com (music)


Dublin City Soul Festival (Dublin City - 26th-29th May 2011) - popular soul music festival including the free outdoor Soul Picnic on 29th May in Merrion Square Park; Icons of Soul photographic exhibition from Getty Images; Rising Stars performances in Temple Bar's Meeting House Square. Many Free eventshttp://www.dublincitysoulfestival.ie (Music)


June
June Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in June is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.


Movies in the Park (People's Park, Dun Laoghaire - start of June) - free festival of films shown outdoors on a big screen in the People's Park in Dun Laoghaire. Bring a blanket to sit on the grass, an extra sweater, and a picnic - lovely way to spend a summer afternoon or evening. Freehttp://www.dlrevents.ie/ (Cinema)


Bloomsday - James Joyce Festival (Dublin city and Dun Loaghaire - 16th June 2011) - June 16th is BLOOMSDAY, the day in 1904 on which all the action of James Joyce’s novel Ulysses takes place. It is celebrated every year on 16th June by Joyceans all over the world. It is traditional to dress up and go out for the day, visiting the locations of the book around Dublin and taking part in readings, walks, food, music and drink which in some way connect with the book. Part of the book takes place around Dun Laoghaire and there are celebrations here during the day. Many free events. http://www.jamesjoyce.ie (literary)


Street Performance World Championships (Merrion Square, Dublin city - 16-19th June 2011) - This June the best contortionists, magicians, breakdancers, comedians and other assorted world-class professional jesters will descend on Dublin’s Merrion Square, to battle it out for the most coveted title in street performance, the AIB Street Performance World Champion. 20 minutes by DART (train) to Pearse Street DART station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Free. http://www.spwc.ie (Entertainment)


July
World Cultures Festival (Dun Laoghaire - end of July) - details of the 2011 festival have not yet been released. Previous festivals have seen 10s of  thousands of people visiting Dun Laoghaire over a single weekend to sample music, food, art and crafts from all over the world. Best weekend of the year to be in Dun Laoghaire. Many free events. http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com/ (Festival)


Bray Summer Festival (Bray Co Wicklow - middle of July) - two weeks of free live music on Bray seafront; comedys shows; theatre; street entertainment; aeronautical displays; international food markets; funfairs; fireworks. All this just 20 minutes by DART (train) to Bray station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. http://www.braysummerfest.com (Festival)


Galway Races (Galway city - 25th-31st July) - huge party in all the pubs and venues of Galway during the week of the famous Galway horse races. Accommodation can be difficult to find during this week but many homes become B&B's for the few days. There are many public and private bus services from Dublin to Galway. Many free events. http://www.galwayraces.com/summer-festival-meeting (sport/entertainment)


August
August Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in August is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students for the Friday afternoon of this week.


Dublin Horse Show (RDS Ballsbridge - 03rd August - 07th August 2011) - From August 3-7 the Dublin Horse Show takes place in the RDS complex in the heart of Dublin. This year they are celebrating 138 years of the Dublin Horse Show, Ireland’s top equestrian event. It really is one of the highlights of a traditional Dublin summer and offers a great day out for horse enthusiasts and families alike. 15 minutes by DART (train) to Sydney Parade DART station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Tickets: http://www.dublinhorseshow.com/ (Sport)


Puck Fair (Killorglin, Co Kerry - 10, 11, 12th August) - The fair is one of Ireland's oldest and most unusual festivals. It is held without fail on 10th, 11th and 12th August every year with lots of free street entertainment. The main feature of the fair is that the people place a crown on a wild goat and make him 'King' of the festival. For the 3 days, the 'King Puck' stands on a platform in the middle of the town and watches over the festivities. This will require car hire or taking national transport - accommodation can be difficult to find in the immediate area but is available in nearby towns. Many free events. http://www.puckfair.ie/ (festival)


National Heritage Week (national locations - 20th-28th August 2011) - events include: free tours of heritage sites; exhibitions; Whale Watch Ireland; and much more. Mostly free. http://www.heritageweek.ie/ (culture/heritage)


September
If you like popular music then there is the Electric Picnic music festival from 2nd-5th September – about an hour outside Dublin but transport is well-organised – you have to buy tickets for this festival very early. See www.electricpicnic.ie


Arthurs Day (many pubs and venues in Dublin city - 23rd September 2011) - Celebrate the most famous beer in the world and its creator, Arthur Guinness, in its home city. Lots of events take place in the bars, pubs and venues around Dublin. http://www.guinness.com/en-ie/arthursday/index.html (music)




October
October Bank Holiday Weekend - the last Monday in October is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.


Dublin city marathon (Dublin city - 31st October 2011)


November




December





Temple Bar Trad Fest - traditional Irish music festival

At the end of January each year there is a festival of Irish music that takes place in the pubs and venues of Temple Bar area of Dublin. It takes place this year over 5 days from 26th-30th January 2011. This is what the organisers say: "Temple Bar Trad is Dublin's premier celebration of traditional music and culture. It's hard to believe that before the first ever Temple Bar Trad in January 2006, Dublin had lacked a traditional music festival for almost twenty years! Temple Bar Trad is all about the music." For more information, visit http://www.templebartrad.com/ The DLTC language school will be organising a night out at the festival for English language students. Travel to Temple Bar from our language school in Dun Laoghaire is very easy and takes only 20 minutes by DART (train) from Dun Laoghaire to Tara Street station - from there it's a 5 minute walk to Temple Bar.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Photos of Student Halloween Excursion to Wicklow Gaol




Our student excursion for Halloween to Wicklow Historic Gaol today was great .. there are some photos on the DLTC language school's facebook group and page! The free tour by private bus was attended by 30 students on our General English language course. After receiving an informational talk on the history of the gaol yesterday by the school director and some more information from the 'jailer' himself, we all wandered around the jail, it's dungeons and cells .. a wonderfully spooky place for Halloween! And of course after all of that thirsty work, we finished with a pint in one of Wicklow towns typical Irish pubs! A great afternoon! :)

Sunday, May 23, 2010

10 relaxing things to do in Dun Laoghaire this summer:

While studying English at the DLTC English language school this summer, here are some things to do in your free time - see the google map below or at here for locations:

1) Dun laoghaire festival 23, 24, 25 July. Over 200,000 people come to Dun Laoghaire in one weekend for music, food, art and crafts from all over the world. Most of the entertainment is free and happens at various locations around the town and along the seafront. Verdict: fantastic!


2) Dun laoghaire Market in the Park. Every Sunday summer and winter, the market in the Peoples Park Dun Laoghaire runs from about 10am to 5pm and offers very tasty food (mostly organic, healthy and local); great coffee; and various bits of art, crafts, plants. Verdict: very relaxing place for an hour or two on Sunday.

3) DLR Events - throughout the year, the local council organizes entertainment and art events such as the Movies in the Park (free movies in the Peoples Park Dun Laoghaire in June). For all these events see dlrevents

4) The Dalkey Seals: at Bulloch harbour between Sandycove and Dalkey visit the wild seals that live there. Only a 20 minute walk from Dun Laoghaire main street, visiting Bulloch Harbour is like time-travelling to a typical fishing village of 200 years ago on the west coast of Ireland - you certainly could never imagine this is in a modern city. The seals are fed by the local fishermen so they are there every day, though maybe not all day. If it’s the season you can buy fresh crab and lobster from the fishermen there.


5) Small boat fishing: Also in Bulloch Harbour, if you are there in July or August, why not hire a boat and rod and go fishing for Mackerel. Boat and equipment can be hired for about 20-30euro per hour which is not too expensive when shared with 3/4 people. Even if you don't fish, its a great way to see the coast around Sandycove and Dalkey.

6) Walk Killiney Hill. Take the DART to Killiney. Come out of Killiney Station, turn right along the seafront road; follow the road as it goes up a steep hill (it goes past the house of Bono from U2 at the top); continue on straight until you have a wonderful view of Killiney Bay and Dalkey Island; on the left hand side there is a small path that will take you up Killiney Hill; or you can continue along the road that will eventually bring you to Dalkey village; have a beer to relax and then take the DART home! .... or go on any of the Tuesday afternoon guided walks organised by the DLTC language school for full-time students (Bray-Greystones along the cliffs; Howth Head, etc)

7) Have a beer outside Finnegans pub in Dalkey or Ivory if you prefer more modern.

8) Boat trip to dalkey island. Not always available but forless than 10euro, you will be taken by small boat from Colliemore Harbour to dalkey island. There, you can explore the beauty, the views and the ruins for an hour or two before the return.

9) Swim in the sea at the Forty Foot in Sandycove. This is a huge traditional swimming place for the whole of Dublin. People from everywhere go swimming here all year round and at Christmas there are festivities and hot drinks as the swimmers brave icy water. If you prefer warm water, there is the public swimming pool in Monkstown.

10) Dalkey Castle. Costs about 5euro but you get the history of Dalkey since the vikings (told by actors dressed up from the period) and you get to go up on top of the tower to see all across Dalkey to Dun Laoghaire.

11) Walk the East pier followed a 99 ice cream from Teddy's. A 99 is the white ice cream on a cone with the piece of chocolate 'flake' stuck into it.

Pubs, music, food, entertainment etc: Privee disco at the 40ft bar Friday and Saturday nights; Pavilion Theatre for various shows; Walters bar for drink, food and live music (late bar at weekends). Kingston Hotel for drink, food, music and great outdoor area overlooking the sea on a sunny day!;

Other things: PADI dive centre, sailing school; rock climbing in Dalkey; all-weather 6-a-side football pitches (Monkstown Pool); public Tennis Courts (Clarinda Park Dun Laoghaire); 12 screen cinema (besides Tesco Bloomfield Shopping Centre Dun Laoghaire).


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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Things for students to do when visiting Dublin

Cosas a hacer cuando estes asistiendo un curso de inglés en DLTC Language School o de vacaciones a Dublin.
Phoenix Park: al Oeste de Dublín (puedes ir con el tranvía línea roja: http://www.phoenixpark.ie/)
Fábrica Guinness: en Dublin 8, 14 euros (puedes ir con el tranvía línea roja, y con un mogollón de autobuses desde el centro, aunque andando no está lejos: http://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en/Index.aspx)
Kilmainham jail: Dublin 8. Es una antigua carcel ahora convertida en museo (puedes ir en bus, pero no recuerdo que número: http://www.kilmainham-gaol.com/why.htm)
Castillo de Malahide: Norte de Dublín (puedes ir en el Dart (tren) dirección "Malahide" última parada: http://www.malahidecastle.com/)
Powerscourt Gardens: Enniskerry, son unos jardines preciosos. 6 euros (Puedes ir con el bus numero 44 que sale en Townsend St.: http://www.powerscourt.ie/gardens/)
Powerscourt Waterfall: Enniskerry, unas cascadas enormes. 5/6 euros (Puedes ir con el bus numero 44 que sale en Townsend St., y luego son 7 kilómetros andando: http://www.powerscourt.ie/gardens/waterfall/)
Howth: Norte de Dublín, buen sitio para comer y comprar pescado, y para visitar (puedes ir en tren dirección Howth (última parada) y en algunos buses: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howth)
Newgrange: cerca de Drogheda (hay tours desde la estación de buses de Dublín: http://www.knowth.com/newgrange.htm)
Cliff of Moher: Acantilados preciosos (un bus hasta Galway y luego otro bus hasta los acantilados... esto es si sacas un día entero libre, o incluso dos: http://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/)

Thanks to Xema on spaniards.es