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10 THINGS TO DO IN DUBLIN (AUGUST 15 - AUGUST 24)

Hurling Season

Hurling Season

February–September  • event

Check out traditional Gaelic ball-sport at the football pitch but with a hockey stick in hands

The Church Bar

The Church Bar

all year round • activity

The most unusual bar in the Irish capital

Hiking

Hiking

April–October • activity

From coast to mountains, Dublin area has some impressive trails

Gaelic Football

Gaelic Football

February–September • activity

Play football in Gaelic way—try the same game but with far different system of rules

Dublin Horse Show

Dublin Horse Show

August 14-18, 2024 • event

A prestigious equestrian competition with some of the richest prizes in the world

Guinness Storehouse

Guinness Storehouse

all year round • activity

Explore the secrets of the most famous Irish beer

Kayaking

Kayaking

April–October • activity

One of the most pleasant activities in the Irish capital

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

July–October • activity

Over 250 species of bird species are recorded in Dublin

Blackberries

Blackberries

August–September • food

Get a taste of Ireland's most favourite blackberries and seasonal desserts with them

Wakedock

Wakedock

April–October • activity

Wakeboarding in Grand Canal Dock is one of the best sports that Dublin's summer has to offer!

17 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Wild Lights Dublin Zoo

Wild Lights Dublin Zoo

out of rangeNovember 16, 2023–early January, 2024 • event

Embark on a magical worldwide adventure in the Dublin Zoo

Laytown Beach Races

Laytown Beach Races

out of rangeSeptember 12, 2023 • event

Check out the only officially approved beach horse race in Europe!

Bloomsday Festival

Bloomsday Festival

unconfirmedJune 16, 2024 • event

All Ulysses fans should at least once spend June 16th in Dublin

Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets

unconfirmedlate November–late December • event

Mulled wine, handmade gifts, carol sing-alongs, and Santa—all can be found in Dublin

Dublin New Year's Eve

Dublin New Year's Eve

out of rangeDecember 31–January 1 • event

Get to the streets with thousands of Dubliners to celebrate the New Year with music and fireworks

Halloween

Halloween

out of rangelate October • event

Choose from a haunted medieval castle, a vampire ball, and a party in a church

St. Patrick's Day Festival & Parade

St. Patrick's Day Festival & Parade

out of rangeMarch 15–18, 2024 • event

Join the best-in-class celebration of Irish national heritage

Chinese New Year (Dublin Lunar New Year)

Chinese New Year (Dublin Lunar New Year)

out of rangeFebruary 3–11, 2024 • event

The largest European celebration of its kind

Cherry Blossoms in Dublin

Cherry Blossoms in Dublin

out of rangelate April–early May • nature

Take a delightful stroll around the city when its cherry trees are in full bloom

Longitude Festival

Longitude Festival

out of rangeJune 29-30, 2024 • event

Dublin's biggest outdoor music event with hip-hop and R&B vibes

Forbidden Fruit Festival

Forbidden Fruit Festival

unconfirmedJune 1-2, 2024 • event

Music, art, fashion and good vibes in the center of Dublin

Vantastival

Vantastival

on holdSeptember 16–17, 2022 • event

A unique family-friendly music festival with campervan parking

Malahide Castle Concerts

Malahide Castle Concerts

out of rangeJune 21-26, 2024 • event

Great lineups in a spectacular location

Dublin Comic Con

Dublin Comic Con

out of rangeMarch 11–12, 2023 | August 12–13, 2023 • event

Choose the spring or summer edition and immerse yourself into the world of pop culture

Time for Colcannon

Time for Colcannon

out of rangeSeptember–March  • food

Prepare your appetite for Ireland's tastiest traditional dish!

KBC Dublin Marathon

KBC Dublin Marathon

out of rangeOctober 29, 2023 • event

Feel high with the views of the ancient city while participating in this amazing running event

Six Nations

Six Nations

out of rangeFebruary 11, 2023 | March 18, 2023 • event

Watch legendary Six Nation rugby matches at the Dublin's Aviva Stadium

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