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and do in Augus We’re clinging to the summer! This is the time of t to see and do in Marcht Put that literal spring in your step as you bound about the city checking out these fantastic experiences and places. year that really sees the city abuzz with festivals, concerts, and shows, perhaps it’s the last hurrah. So don’t let the warm-ish weather pass you by too quickly. If visiting with kids check out any of the city’s great parks for family fun, Merrion Square Park has a great new playground and the park itself is a gem. For the music lovers, Electric Picnic Festival is a must. In general it’s about getting out and seeing as much of the city as you can, here are some of our picks: Irish Whiskey Museum An interactive, ultra-modern tour offering an experience unlike any other in Dublin! Journey back through time and discover the intriguing tale of Irish whiskey, its unique origins, its rise to glory, dramatic fall and current revival in this fantastic museum. Choose from a fully guided tour and three perfectly crafted Irish whiskey tastings or go premium if you fancy a fourth beautifully aged Irish whiskey, which is matured for a minimum of 10 years along with a souvenir. 119 Grafton Street, Dublin 2 +353 15250970 irishwhiskeymuseum.ie e5 Hill Top Trekuseum of Dublin The Little M A people’s museum of Dublin in the 20th Century, the Little Museum was launched in 2011 with a public appeal for historic objects. The response to that appeal illustrates the generosity of the Irish people: today there are over 5,000 artefacts in the collection. Named as “Dublin’s best museum experience” by the Irish Times, the Little Museum offers free guided tours every hour, as well as exhibits on The Irish Times, U2 and frequently changing temporary exhibitions. The Little Museum is open every day from 9:30 to 17:00, late until 20:00 on Thursday. Entry is normally €7, but show this magazine for a €2 discount. ollection. om , as well as exhibits on The Irish Times, U2 and 9:30 to 17:00 o 17:00, latil 20:00 on Thursday. En y. Entry is normally €10, but show this 15 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 e5 Enjoy some great unique day tours from Dublin into the Irish countryside to enjoy the wonderful surroundings of Wicklow or the Boyne Valley on Ireland’s Ancient East. Discover some of Ireland’s hidden gems from these tours with expert guides who bring these stories to life for you.. You can visit Glendalough, The powerscourt Gardens, Lough Tay, The Boyne Valley and Newgrange to mention a few. You can also enjoy a guided walk or horse ride in the hills of Wicklow. These tours are highly recommended by Trip Advisor. 0877949599 // www.hilltoptreks.com // Info@hilltoptreks.ie www.facebook.com/hilltoptrek twitter.com/HilltopTreks www.youtube.com/user/HilltopTreks The Little Museum of Dublin A people’s museum of Dublin in the 20th Century, the Little Museum was launched in 2011 with a public appeal for historic objects. The response to that appeal illustrates the generosity of the Irish people: today there are over 5,000 artefacts in the collection. Named as “Dublin’s best museum experience” by the Irish Times, the Little offer Named as “Dublin’s best museum experience” by the Irish Times, the Little Museum useum offers free guided tours ev for a €2 discount. magazine for a €2 discount. 15 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 e5 M s free guided tours every hour ery hour, as well as exhibits on The Irish Times, U2 and frequently changing temporary exhibitions. The Little Museum is open every da frequently changing temporary exhibitions. The Little Museum is open every day fr y from 9:30 t , late unte until 20:00 on Thursdatry is normally €7, but show this magazine Smock Alley Smock Alley The Old Jameson Distillery EPIC The Irish Emigration M Smock Alley Theatre is a resource for Dublin, Ireland and the world. Respecting its extraordinary history and heritage of its original 1662 site, Smock Alley Theatre provides artists and audiences with a unique opportunity to create and experience work that challenges, inspires and entertains. The past, the present and the future of theatre in Ireland come to life in Smock Alley. entertains The past, the pr 4d .. The past, the present and the future of thea e in I eland come t life in Smock Alle er Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Smock Alley Theatre is a resource for Dublin, Ireland and the world. Respecting its extraordinary history and heritage of its original 1662 site, Smock Alley Theatre provides artists and audiences with a unique opportunity to create and experience work that challenges, inspires and t and the future of theatre in Ireland come o to life in Smock Alley.. LowLower Exchange Str eet, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 4d The Old Jameson Distillery useum Join the whiskey revolution - that is the burgeoning crowd of 30-somethings who have taken up the old Irish tipple as their regular order - and book in to a Jameson Barrelman’s Feast. Bringing Irish traditions into the modern day with a bang, the night takes place at the Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin 8 and includes a Jameson cocktail, four course meal, live music from Sine Metu (covering Thin Lizzy, Paul Brady and other modern Irish greats) and the Jameson story as told by one of their charming barrelmen. Tickets cost €60, but if you book online at bookings.jamesonwhiskey.com you’ll get it all for the discounted price of €49.50. Takes place on Thursday and Saturday nights. Bow Lane, Smithfield, Dublin 7 c3 This interactive museum experience will guide you on a journey to discover the stories of Irish emigration around the world, from early times to the modern day. At EPIC you can step through 20 themed galleries to find out why people left, see how they influenced the world they found, and experience the connection between their descendants and Ireland today. The chq Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1 Open daily 10am to 5pm (last entry) www.epicirelandchq.com info@epicirelandchq.com facebook.com/epicirelandchq Bow Lane, Smithfield, Dublin 7 c3 f4 Join the whiskey revolution - that is the burgeoning crowd of 30-somethings who have taken up the old Irish tipple as their regular order - and book in to a Jameson Barrelman’s Feast. Bringing Irish traditions into the modern day with a bang, the night takes place at the Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin 8 and includes a Jameson cocktail, four course meal, live music from Sine Metu (covering Thin Lizzy, Paul Brady and other modern Irish greats) and the Jameson story as told by one of their charming barrelmen. Tickets cost €60, but if you book online at bookings.jamesonwhiskey.com you’ll get it all for the discounted price of €49.50. Takes place on Thursday and Saturday nights. 12