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Posted on December 8, 2019

Affordable date night ideas for music lovers

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music in ghe wiley fox

The music industry in Ireland is soaring with artists from all genres making waves. As someone with quite a varied taste in music, I’m always looking to discover what else is out there. I can pretty much appreciate anything from pop to hip hop so when it comes to any live music performance, I am all game!

The Wiley Fox on Eden Quay, Dublin offers a variety of live music on Monday nights for those who share a similar sentiment. It has quite a small and intimate downstairs setting where singer-songwriters of all backgrounds can perform their work of art. The pub also has an upstairs section for separate music acts.

The first time I went to The Wiley Fox for a music gig, there was a songwriter who sang in Russian. I was impressed by how the multi-lingual artist was able to sing in her native tongue, play the guitar and still keep the Irish audience engaged. That’s what you call talent!

Speaking of talent…

Another gifted artist who never fails to grab the attention of large crowds is rapper Celaviedemai. The Galway artist will have her own headline show on December 18th in Workman’s Club on Wellington Quay, Dublin.

Celaviedemai has been climbing the ranks in the Irish Hip Hop scene for quite a few years now and has opened up for a number of household names including Lil Wayne, Mac Miller and Hoodie Allen. She has also been featured in Vice, New York Times and Ireland’s very own, Nialler9 following the release of her latest music video to her single called ‘Confessions.’

If you’re conflicted between the two, then don’t be! Live music in the Wiley Fox is on every Monday while Celaviedemai headline supported by Melina Malone will only happen on Wednesday 18th. Two birds in one week? I think so!

You can buy tickets for Celaviedemai’s headline here 🙂

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Posted on December 5, 2019

Comedy date night at The International Bar

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the international bar

The International Bar has developed a reputation for being the original home of Irish comedy. Bringing together some of Ireland’s best talent for shows such as The Comedy Cellar, The International Comedy Club and The Dublin Comedy Improv, the Wicklow Street bar has live entertainment seven nights a week.

While I was enticed by the idea of receiving a free beer at the door for their Comedy Improv, it was not the show that tickled our fancy. Honestly, I think there would have been far too many opportunities for us to be singled out of the crowd.

We opted for The Comedy Cellar instead, which has been housed in the International Bar for more than 30 years. Being Ireland’s longest running comedy club, it would have been rude not to start there – at least that’s what we told ourselves!

the international bar

The Comedy Cellar runs every Tuesday and Wednesday night and is hosted by Davey Reilly. Every set has a mix between up and coming comedians and well established artists. We were lucky enough to be blessed with the talent of Emma Dornan, who in the end, did single us out from the crowd in the most gas possible way.

In a nutshell, comedy night in The International is a cheap and cheerful date night idea particularly for the festive season! Best part? You can usually pay at the door for no more than a tenner which is an absolute steal for the talent you get! 🙂

For more information on shows and ticket prices, be sure to visit the website.

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Posted on December 1, 2019

Relax and unwind in this Dublin City Centre hotel

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the address at dublin 1

The Address at Dublin 1 is located in the heart of Dublin’s city centre and it provides a date night deal that will undoubtedly whisk someone away during the run up to Christmas.

You may or may not have read my recent blog about my stay at this 4-star hotel.  If so, then it should be no surprise that I am including it in my 12 Dates of Crimbo series.

Date night at The Address at Dublin 1 is currently offering champagne on arrival and an indulgent 4-course meal on top of an overnight accommodation.

In a nutshell, this boutique hotel makes for the perfect escape for two love birds to get away from all the hustle and bustle of Christmas. Really and truly, who wouldn’t want to indulge in a full Irish after a luxurious over night stay? 🙂

the address at dublin 1The Address Date night offer includes (for 2 People):

  • Overnight accommodation
  • Full Irish Breakfast
  • A bottle of House Champagne
  • Four Course Dinner

Date Night at The Address at Dublin 1 is priced from €259 and subject to availability. To read about the full experience of staying in The Address at Dublin 1 have at my previous blog post. 

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Posted on November 30, 2019

Coca-Cola’s famous truck tour has officially started!

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Coca-Cola truck tour

 

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Coca-Cola’s Christmas campaign to celebrate the trucks return for the ninth year in Ireland. After a fun evening celebrating this festive campaign, I thought a stop at the Coca-Cola truck tour would make for the perfect addition to my 12 dates of Crimbo series!

The evening was filled with trying festive food and enjoying live entertainment. The inner hopeless romantic is me was sold by all the Christmas jingles and the overall winter wonderland setting of the event.

If you watched my Instagram story on the night then you would have seen that the evening allowed for plenty of fun Instagram shots and videos.But in the midst of all the jingles, there was also a chance to donate to charity.

There was a stand where people could purchase exclusive Coca-Cola merchandise, with all proceedings going to Saint Vincent de Paul.

Between the photos on the illuminated red truck, food and Christmas carols, visiting the stop is the perfect way to get you in the Christmas spirit and spend some time with your other half in a cosy outdoor setting.

This year the truck will visit eight spokes around Ireland so you will have eight opportunities to visit the famous red truck and zero excuse to miss it!

The 2019 Coca-Cola Truck Tour dates for Ireland are as follows:

  • Saturday 30th November: Galway Retail Park; 2pm — 8pm
  • Sunday 1st December: Dublin, Royal Hospital Kilmainham; 2pm — 8pm
  • Wednesday 4th December: Ballina, Military Barracks; 2pm — 8pm
  • Saturday 7th December: Belfast, Custom House Square; 2pm — 8pm
  • Sunday 8th December: Belfast, Custom House Square; 2pm — 8pm
  • Friday 13th December: Cork, Mahon Point; 2pm — 8pm
  • Saturday 14th December: Waterford, Winterval; 2pm — 8pm
  • Sunday 15th December: Dublin, Pavilions Shopping Centre Swords; 2pm — 8pm

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