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BEST OF… august BEST WINE SHOP The Corkscrew Best
Way to Learn Irish GAEL LINN This lovely independent fine wine merchants, dubbed The Biggest Little Wine Shop in Dublin, boasts a huge selection of wine that offers quality, value and individuality regardless of price. At present over 40% of their wine is sourced directly from vineyards and they’re proud to deal with small growers who are as passionate about their wines as The Corkscrew is. They’ve just opened new bespoke tasting rooms Upstairs at No. 4 which is also available for private events. A visit to The Corkscrew is a must for any wine lover. 4 Chatham Street Dublin 2 01-674 5731 www.thecorkscrew.ie Gael Linn run Gaeltacht courses for adults every summer in the beautiful Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal. Their courses cater to all levels of Irish starting from the complete beginner, those out of practice, and the more advanced speakers. Gael Linn’s final course of summer 2019 takes place from 28th July to 3rd August. Join them this summer and immerse yourself in the language. Give Gaeilge a GO this Summer! 35 Dame Street Dublin 2 01 675 1200 eolas@gael-linn.ie www.gael-linn.ie Best Exam Prep GAEL LINN Gael Linn’s Irish language preparation courses are for students sitting the Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations in 2020 or 2021. They aim to: improve oral and aural skills, improve grammatical accuracy, and widen vocabulary, develop writing skills, and enhance confidence in speaking Irish. Their 2-week course takes place in the heart of Dublin City Centre from the 12th-23rd of August 2019. For further information contact via email or phone. 35 Dame Street Dublin 2 01 675 1200 eolas@gael-linn.ie www.gael-linn.ie BEST ATTRACTION EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Centrally located, EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum is a must visit. See Ireland from the outside in through the stories of the men and women who left and the Irish culture they brought with them. Through state-of-the-art, fully interactive exhibitions, you can explore the stories of adventure, love and tragedy that have shaped what we know of Irish emigration. This is an immersive and enjoyable look at Irish history in one of the top rated museums in Dublin. Fully accessible throughout. Free multi-language audio app available. Open 10.00 AM - 6.45 PM (Last entry is 5.00 PM). Open 7 days a week. CHQ Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1 01-906 0861 • info@epicchq.com https://epicchq.com Facebook: @epicmuseumchq Twitter: @EPICMuseumCHQ Instagram: #epicmuseum BEST MUSIC VENUE The Sound House The Sound House is one of Dublin’s most exciting live music and late-night venues. Centrally located on Eden Quay, The Sound House has become a hot-spot for top international acts, as well as rising Irish stars. The venue is garnering a reputation as one of the most vibrant locations for the city’s biggest club nights, with an open dance floor and state-of-the-art sound system. The Sound House has an outdoor terrace extension, making it the perfect venue for afternoon events over the summer. 28 Eden Quay Dublin 1 www.thesoundhouse.ie facebook.com/thesoundhouse.dublin/ @thesoundhouse.dublin BEST RECORD STORE TOWER RECORDS Tower Records is Ireland’s largest Independent Record Store with two stores in the heart of Dublin city. They are the proud stockists of Ireland’s largest vinyl selections. Their DVD and Blu ray sections stock a huge choice of film & TV and they hold a massive selection of CDs across many genres, including the only extensive range of classical music in Ireland. 7 Dawson Street, D2/The Eason’s Building, 40 Lower O’Connell Street, D1 01-6713250 www.towerrecords.ie