Friday 19th September has happened yet and I already know it will be one of the best nights in Dublin city this year. Why? Because it’s Culture Night. We are big fans of the night and over the years, it has seen us try to do as many things as possible (11 is my record!) in one night and, in other more mature years, focus on a particular area.
And what about this year?
I’m time poor this year, so I’ve only got a tour of the Royal College of Surgeons and Malahide Castle on my list. The former is entirely new to me, and the latter’s tour has been revamped in recent years. I will report back.
If I did have time, here’s a few picks.
Tour of Áras an Uachtaráin – quite possibly booked out by now but definitely worth checking out.
Chester Beatty Library – A-Z highlights tour would provide a taster that will make you go back for more.
Dublin Writers Museum – get in there while it’s free!
Leprechaun Museum – another one to get in while free, they’ve got 3 performances and a table quiz this year (surely not all about leprechauns though?)
RTÉ broadcasts Arena live from Meeting House Square – featuring a screening of the Man on Bridge documentary.
The Liberties walking tour – one of the few not booked out.
Whatever you do, make sure to head into town. There’s always a great buzz about the place and lots of people. Dublin Bus provide some free transport to get around the city. If you were thinking of using a Dublin bike, get one early and keep it. They go quickly on Culture Night – even with the new increased capacity.
Have a brilliant night!