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Ts&Cs apply Graham Norton's home in Wapping in London up for sale at €5.8m By Louise Whelan the Naomh Éanna was dismantled and scrapped at the Grand Canal Docks where she had resided for the past 35 years and her artefacts donated for historic interest with Galway Port Company getting the bow and Ringsend & District Historical Society gifted the stern.  Although she was deteriorating badly countless huge efforts and campaigns from local people and groups to protect and save her MV Naomh Éanna (and also known as St Enda) was a significant ferry that played a crucial role that served as a main link between the Aran Islands in Galway and the mainland.  Constructed in 1958 at the Liffey Dockyard she was one of the last built with a riveted hull construction which was very unique for its time one of the oldest and one of the final ships built at the Liffey Dockyard.  Described as a passenger boat it was unusual to have all of them within one ship the Naomh Éanna was among the ships to respond to the loss of KM Flight 607-E medical services and educational opportunities She also played a vital role in tourism with visitors on board exploring the rugged beauty of the islands Rumour has it she also carried famous actors She gave 30 years of service and was decommissioned in 1986.  In 1989 she was acquired by the Irish Nautical Trust and moved to the Grand Canal Basin and while in this location the Naomh Éanna had a second life as a business premises by housing a surf shop and sailmakers and while there was a proposal to turn her into the centrepiece of a ‘maritime quarter’ at the Grand Canal Basin nothing was ever followed through so she was just left idle.  In 2014 she was moved by Waterways Ireland to the Grand Canal graving docks for deconstruction but that was halted due to public opposition.  Various other plans proposed for its preservation included restoring the Naomh Éanna back to its former glory a floating museum and a maritime heritage centre but unfortunately none of these ideas materialised.  When the Ringsend & District Historical Society first knew that the Naomh Éanna was in danger of being scrapped they organised a local campaign to try to halt the destruction and it really was a last shot to try to salvage this historic maritime ship.  Paul Brannock and Billy Ryan among lots of other concerned locals and historians tried in vain to preserve her legacy with Paul reaching out to the previous owner Sam Field Corbett of Irish Barge Fabrication Company Limited (ISBF) who along with other volunteers played a significant role in the Naomh Éanna’s preservation efforts trying to acquire funding and grants but to no avail and was unsuccessful as it did not meet the minimum eligibility criteria necessary and jumped through so many hoops regarding arduous applications and it was a bitter pill to swallow for him when eventually Waterways Ireland seized and took possession of the ferry and they were all absolutely devastated to learn that a decision was made by the various organisations in the end to scrap the Naomh Éanna at the start of this year.  Replicating historic ships is a complex undertaking and because the Naomh Éanna had an unique design it did add to the complexity and challenges.  The funding was another obstacle with significant costs estimating at a possible €1.7 million but then again The MV Cill Airne Ferry which was also built in the Liffey Dockyard managed to be restored and is now a beautiful floating restaurant and bar on the River Liffey so questions have been asked as to why the Naomh Éanna was not protected enough or maintained properly all these years by the various organisations through grants and funding given its historical And now there’s also a new worry as to how safe the Graving Docks are which were built in the 1700’s and owned by Waterways Ireland There is a new fear that they will be sold and not restored or saved.  The Historical Society were undoubtedly extremely grateful to have been donated the stern of the Naomh Éanna and especially thankful to Eoin Cunningham of Marine Contractors Cunningham Civil and Marine who went above and beyond to help get the Naomh Éanna back to Ringsend knowing how important it was to the local people Finding somewhere to put it was a factor until local parks man Dave O’Donnell had secured a space for it in Ringsend park manager of the Ringsend and Irishtown Community Center proposed it would be more practical and ideal to have it at the back of the centre which would be the perfect spot to have it restored And no better man for the job who knows all about organising restorations of ships than local maritime history buff of the highest calibre Richie Saunders.  Richie is a merchant seaman a skilled tradesman and has a technical expertise that is second to none.  His sharp intellect and outstanding knowledge of the sea is impeccable.  Richie has already temporarily painted the stern in the colour close enough to the original which gives a feel to what it might have looked like and is also trying to source a good sandblaster to help with the tough job of removing all the rust as it will be a big maintenance job and he needs all the best tools.  Richie speaks about the Naomh Éanna as a much loved ship and a very important part of our history as it has been in Ringsend longer than it has in the West of Ireland Restoring it will take a good while but the plans are to have it back to its original look and then have it as a local landmark like a shrine in a location in Ringsend when it is finished.  Richie has the idea in his head of what it’s supposed to look like so he’s over the moon to be able to be working on giving this part of the ferry new life.  The Naomh Éanna will always have the stories and memories that will keep her legacy alive forever and to honour what a stunning and worthy ferry she was.  It is bittersweet that part of her will once again be shining in all her glory as a memorial to be admired after this partial restoration is completed as she deserves to never be forgotten Richie Saunders and Sam Field Corbett for their input Killarney was shrouded in a pall of sadness at the weekend when news of the death of Eoin Ó Carra filtered through Never before was the term a gentleman and a scholar more appropriate to describe the retired schoolteacher who spent most of his working life on the staff of St Brendan’s College A native of Galway­ City – and very proud of that fact – he took up his teaching post in The Sem in the mid 1960s and remained there until his retirement in 2006 by which time he had held the position as deputy principal for several years A skilled science teacher and a great physics scholar Eoin had a quirky teaching style and a mischievous sense of humour that made his classes much more interesting and engaging for the thousands of boys he taught over the years but his first passion was for the native Irish language and he did so much to promote and foster a love of Gaeilge whenever possible Eoin was hugely engaged with the activities of Comhaltas Ceolteori Éireann and spearheaded many music and Irish-language events over the years including An tOireachtas festival which was hosted in Killarney He was also a respected competition adjudicator at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann he was a very talented and enthusiastic photographer and he captured many striking images on his travels He set up a dark room in St Brendan’s College to develop black and white photographs taken by his students and himself He is further mourned by his surviving sisters and brothers nephews and his extended family and friends Killarney on this Tuesday from 4.30pm to 6.30pm will be followed by removal to St Mary’s Cathedral Requiem Mass will be held at 10,30am on Wednesday followed by burial afterwards in Killarney Burial Ground The Requiem Mass will be livestreamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/killarneycathedral. KillarneyToday.com: Read by thousands of people every day: Call 064-6631281 or 087-2229761 Home » Team Announcement: Kerry vs Tyrone – AFL Articles, Football, News Kerry host Tyrone in Round 5 of this year’s Allianz Football League The game takes place on Sunday 3rd March at 1:15pm in Fitzgerald Stadium Help Centre | Privacy Policy | Cookies | Terms of Use STORM EOWYN DISRUPTIONThere is widespread disruption to transport services in Dublin today due to Storm \u00C9owyn. Access latest updates here. 11 was once a common sight on the River Liffey taking passengers across the river until it was decommissioned in 1984 (when the East Link Bridge opened).  The service started in 1665 when it was given a Royal Charter by King Charles II — and went on  to last more than 300 years the number 11 ferry route is taking the people of Dublin between three points: and the ferry will have capacity for 18 passengers at a time It costs €2 for each 3 minute journey (point to point) In terms of how the service integrates with other public transport in Dublin the MV Cill Airne is a 5 minute walk from Spencer Dock Luas stop the 3 Arena is a 5 minute walk away from The Point Luas stop Sir John Rogerson’s Quay is a 10-15 minute walk from Grand Canal Dock or Pearse Station We’ll be looking at ways that we can integrate these new ferry connections onto our Dublin rail map over the coming weeks The Ferry is operated by the Irish Nautical Trust and is also used as a teaching / training platform to educate and train young people from the local area in a wide range of maritime skills. All proceeds from passengers' fares are used to help fund the return of the new maritime training programme.  Getting to Dublin Port by bus Dublin rail map Dublin train stations Dublin journey plannerDublin rail mapDublin bus mapsDublin train stationsDublin bus station (Busáras)Dublin AirportDART times BikesBusesTrainsTrams (Luas) Wheelchair accessibilityDublin Airport busDublin Port busDublin public transport news About this siteTerms and conditionsPrivacy noticeCookies noticeContact us (C) 2024 Metro Nation Ltd All rights reserved Travel Travel Guides This picturesque destination has so much to offer beyond just its illustrious past Discover the joy of kicking back in an Irish pub the beauty of real-life castles and scenic natural features when you travel to Dublin YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: ICONIC CITY | TRAVEL TO SANTA FE WITH OUR CITY GUIDE A charming, bright and luxurious hotel, The Merrion is undoubtedly one of Dublin’s finest hotels the hotel’s quaint gardens and courtyards provide a taste of countryside scenery without ever leaving the city The hotel’s Georgian-era design is sprinkled with art throughout–statues of Irish greats like James Joyce grace the garden. With fine dining, an indulgent spa and other luxury amenities on-site you may need some convincing to leave the hotel property Just outside the city is an incredible gem that will transport you back in time to the era of lords and ladies. Luttrellstown Castle is a stunning property just a short 20 minute drive from the Dublin Ireland Airport or the city center Situated on acres of pristinely-kept grounds served as the regal setting for the wedding of celebrity royal couple David and Victoria Beckham as well as the writer of this story Twenty unique suites and everything else the castle has to offer can be yours if you decide to hire out the castle for your stay Nestled into the corner behind the bustling Grafton Street, this decadent hotel has all the amenities of a modern luxury resort. The Westbury’s decor is nothing short of glamorous with glittering chandeliers plush lounges and extravagant florals decorating the premises and its prime location and fabulous amenities make it one of the most sought-after accommodations in town A short distance from the heart of Dublin, Ireland, the Powerscourt Hotel is located in the charming town of Wicklow This quaint area is home to the famous Wicklow mountains which make for a great hike if you decide to do some exploring outside of the hotel The grandiose Palladian-style architecture and plethora of rooms available make this one of the largest and most impressive hotels around Don’t miss the indulgent spa that feels like you’re immersed in the magical Irish woods YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: ICONIC CITY | WHAT TO DO IN NASHVILLE This ICONIC spot has a reputation for a reason–as the oldest pub in all of Ireland, it first opened its doors in 1198–a time when Ireland was under Norman rule and before the use of paper, mechanical clocks, and even Arabic numerals serving up traditional Irish food and pints to a variety of patrons who come from all over the world Try an Irish classic–beef and Guinness stew The glamorous Dublin, Ireland Westbury Hotel’s not-so-best-kept-secret is its afternoon tea program The traditional multi-course tea experience features all of the favorites from finger sandwiches to scones and petit fours Have your delectable bites with a variety of teas and even some bubbly if you like This lesser-known gem is situated right on the River Liffey in an unexpected and romantic locale—a boat! This is one of the best spots for a romantic date or a night under the stars. With sparkling string lights along the perimeter of the vessel, there are actually three dining options on the MV Cill Airne The primary restaurant specializes in seafood and has a seafood platter that isn’t to be missed Pair with champagne for a delicious night out A Dublin, Ireland spot that’s full of character and great times to be had is The Church A beautiful 18th century church renovated and turned into a bar and restaurant this architecturally-stunning spot is typically busy and lively with live music and even live Irish dancing if you stop by on a good day Go down the stairs under the main restaurant at night to find a cocktail bar and dance club On the Howth Harbour you’ll find a charming seafood restaurant in a rustic red building called King Sitric is home to some of the best seafood this writer has ever had The Irish crab claws in garlic butter served with brown bread or the organic smoked salmon Pair with a refreshing glass of Irish cider One of the busiest spots in Dublin, Ireland, Grafton Street is home to perhaps the best shopping in all of Ireland the Irish luxury department store with every designer brand from Aquazzura to Zimmerman Walk down the rest of the street to find high-end shops and live music buskers and street performers you’ll find the majestic gates leading to Dublin’s city park This beautiful park is full of winding paths A respite from the hustle and bustle of Grafton Stephen’s Green is a beautiful spot to unwind and go for an afternoon stroll Make sure to stop by Butler’s beforehand to grab a cookie hot chocolate to sip while you walk Ireland is best known for its whiskey, and drinking culture is practically engrained in Irish history. While Jameson is the best-known whiskey made in the emerald isle, there are dozens of larger brands, and hundreds of lesser-known smaller whiskey brands throughout the country. Make sure to visit the Irish Whiskey Museum the Irish Whiskey Museum isn’t as crowded as the Jameson experience Do a taste test and learn about the history of Ireland’s most famous liquor for an educational and fun experience Howth is a quaint fishing village not far from the big city of Dublin take a quick 20 minute train ride and go on the Howth Cliff Walk and untouched terrain with incredible seaside views Exploring a taste of the Irish countryside without straying too far from the city Howth is the perfect place to unwind and recharge Climbing down the hills down to the harbor Grab a cup of coffee or a homemade Irish souvenir before heading down to the pier A lesser-known scene in Dublin, Ireland is the music scene, with aspiring Irish musicians found busking on street corners, playing in pubs, or in any number of the city’s intimate music venues. A local favorite is Whelan’s a larger pub and venue that has hosted so many famous artists In some areas you’ll find traditional Irish music in other’s you’ll find dance DJs or rock groups you’ll find something amazing to hear at Whelans and be sure to follow along with those artists because chances are you’ll be seeing them on a headliner tour sometime soon Go for a bike ride, head to the Dublin Zoo or grab your friends for a picnic in this historic, 1,750 acre green pasture outside of Dublin, Ireland. Phoenix Park is home to historical landmarks which was built in 1734 and is one of the several military sites you can visit Enjoy some downtime with some tea at the world-famous Victorian Tea Rooms or The Phoenix Café was a particularly successful one for the Killarney and Kilcummin branches of Comhaltas the set dancing the under 15 to 18-year-olds came second the four-hand ladies ceilí 12 to 15-year-olds came third and the over 35’s mixed set also came second The highlight of the set dancing was the under 12’s mixed set who won the title and brought eight All Ireland medals and the cup back to Kilcummin this week Further success followed with Michael Healy who won both the melodian and accordion under 12’s category and this was soon followed by Steven O’Leary achieving first place in the over 18’s melodian competition CCE Cill Áirne was also hugely successful at the All-Ireland Fleadh in Drogheda over the weekend Coaches Triona and Mairead Mangan also competed winning the double in senior ladies and mixed sets Home » Team Announcement: Kerry vs Clare – 2023 McGrath Cup Kerry will play Clare in Round 2 of the McGrath Cup Football competition on Sunday 8th January at 2pm in Austin Stack Park Home » Team Announcement: Kerry vs Dublin Articles, Featured, Football, Latest News, News Team Announcement – Kerry vs Dublin – Allianz Football League Kerry will play Dublin in Round 3 of the Allianz Football League Home » Team Announcement: Kerry vs Derry – Allianz Football League Team Announcement – Allianz Football League – Kerry vs Derry Kerry will play Derry in Round 2 of the Allianz Football League Home » Team Announcement: Kerry vs Donegal Team Announcement – Kerry vs Donegal – Allianz Football League Kerry host Donegal in the rearranged Round 1 game of this year’s Allianz Football League Home » Team Announcement: Kerry vs Dublin – All-Ireland SFC Final Kerry will play Dublin in the 2023 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final on Sunday Home » Team Announcement: Kerry vs Dublin – AFL Kerry play Dublin in Round 4 of this year’s Allianz Football League Home » Team Announcement: Kerry vs Mayo – Allianz Football League Kerry play Mayo in round 3 of this year’s Allianz Football League Wallace Arnold Drivers’ nostalgic return Family Nature Fun Day Delights at Muckross School House Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for Cardiac Unit Jack O’Connor’s Kerry squad is looking deeper and stronger (but the proof will be in the eating) BREAKING: Two changes for Kerry as Jack O’Connor names team for league final Numbers Game: How Kerry can reach league final – or get relegated for first time in 24 years Competition and camaraderie at Flesk Valley indoor event Killarney Musical Society’s ‘Evita’ a resounding success ‘Models in Recovery’ fashion show returns for Kerry Hospice Killarney-born New York travel agent passes away Trilogy of comedy on offer by Dóchas Drama Trainee chef wins two medals at Chef Ireland Competition Killarney Camera Club held its second competition of the season themed around the captivating allure of curves NPWS announces nature scholarships to mark ‘Muckross 60’ Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club to host open coffee morning Rally legends to gather for Circuit of Kerry’s 50th Anniversary West Cork Rally next up for Cronin and Galvin Legion and Chamber lead tributes to Johnny Culloty Classic and Vintage Club drives female involvement Cost of agricultural land set to increase by 8% this year Home owners urged to pay Local Property Tax RSA Insurance exits UK private motor market Oireachtas na Samhna took place in Killarney over the Halloween break It is a wonderful vibrant festival and brings together all the Gaeilgóirí young and old all over Ireland and beyond There are lots of competitions held during the Oireachtas including story telling This year 12 children from Gaelscoil Faithleann Cill Airne in Rang 4,5 and 6 entered the Agallamh Beirte “This is a very popular and traditional part of the Oireachtas comortaisí It is a conversation and chat between two people and gives the children an opportunity to use their Gaeilge on stage and is great for their confidence,” said principal Lisa Ní Chathasaigh “Comhghairdeas le gach buachaill agus cailín We hope to enter this competition and maybe one or two more next year as Oireachtas na Samhna will take place in Gleneagle INEC again Lissivigeen National School is the ‘reel’ deal many students are turning their thoughts towards life after secondary school One important step in that journey is making sure your CAO application […] One important step in that journey is making sure your CAO application reflects your most up-to-date choices The CAO Change of Mind facility opens on May the 6th at noon and here’s what you need to know The CAO Change of Mind facility allows applicants to add or reorder course choices on their CAO application or you’ve simply re-evaluated your preferences this is your chance to make those updates—free of charge You can make changes as many times as you want up to the 1st of July at 5 pm No changes can be made after this deadline so it’s vital to make your final decisions in time log into your account at www.cao.ie using your CAO number date of birth and the password you created Go to the ‘Change Level 8 Course Choices’ and/or ‘Change Level 7/6 Course Choices and make your changes or re-order courses on both the Level 8 (Honours Degree) and Level 6/7 (Ordinary Degree/Higher Certificate) lists If you have not added any courses up to now the prompt will say ‘Add course choices’ Double-check that your choices are in genuine ORDER OF PREFERENCE—the course you most want should be at number one Click ‘Continue with course changes’ and then submit You’ll receive an email confirming your updated choices—make sure you check for this Don’t list courses based on points from last year Put down what you want in ORDER OF PREFERENCE The system will offer you the highest preference for which you meet the points and minimum requirements • Research is Key: The devil is in the detail www.qualifax.ie and college websites to get accurate Look carefully at the content of the course My rule of thumb is that you need to really like 75% of the content to enjoy and flourish in the course Another key point is to ensure you are choosing courses that suit how you learn best Check out when and how assessments take place throughout the course • Restricted Courses: These are courses that had a portfolio audition or other assessment earlier in the year You cannot add these now unless you had them on your original application before February 1st There are several reasons why it is sensible to make your changes sooner rather than later It can be part of human nature to leave things until the last minute especially when you have something as huge as the Leaving Cert to prepare for but I recommend that you make your decisions about course choices in early May if possible because you are in school you have still access to your guidance counsellor to chat about your course choices May is busy and can be stressful and emotional as you manage study revision and finishing up in secondary school it is reassuring going into the Leaving Cert with your decisions about course choices made knowing that you still have time to make changes after the exams the Leaving Cert is a tiring experience so by the end of it you may find you want to tune out of all things school-related including CAO and may end up making rushed decisions at the last minute particularly if an exam or two haven’t gone according to plan The CAO Change of Mind facility is a valuable tool and don’t leave it until the last minute You want to make sure the final course choices on your CAO application are the correct choices for you Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra Rathmore and a member of Kerry Branch of IGC and friends from the coach tour operator Wallace Arnold recently took a sentimental journey to Killarney travelling in a specially restored […] Wallace Arnold is remembered as a coach company that brought thousands of visitors to Ireland for nearly 50 years The company had a strong working relationship with the O’Donoghue Ring Group of Hotels in Killarney and Plaza (formerly the Three Lakes) Hotels The River Island Hotel in Castleisland also frequently welcomed Wallace Arnold customers The coach used for this year’s trip holds particular significance as it is a 25-year-old ex-Wallace Arnold vehicle who worked as a tour coach driver in Ireland for around 25 years Other drivers on the trip included Bob Adams and Roger Sims who also spent the best part of 25 years driving tours in Ireland the group enjoyed reconnecting with numerous former colleagues and friends they had made over the years not just in Killarney but across the county Their itinerary included scenic tours of the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula as well as enjoying their evenings in Killarney and it was fantastic to see so many of our friends in Ireland We are hoping to come back again next year in our restored W There is nowhere else to equal Kerry and its great people,” said driver Bob Adams and friends from the coach tour operator Wallace Arnold recently took.. laughter and a love of nature all rolled into one at the Killarney National Park Nature Education.. The Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club held a successful car run on Sunday Killarney Cycling Club has launched its annual Three Peaks Cycling Challenge As we reach the midway point of the 2025 season Adam Moynihan takes a close look at Kerry’s strength in.. by Adam Moynihan National League Division 1 Final Kerry v Mayo Sunday 4pm Croke Park by Adam Moynihan Men’s NFL Division 1 Galway v Kerry Sunday 3.45pm Salthill Live on TG4 YouTube Kerry travel to.. This week has seen Spa GAA swap their traditional blue and gold colours to go green Flesk Valley Rowing Club hosted an enjoyable and competitive indoor rowing competition at the Killarney Racecourse on Sunday last Copyright © 2021 Killarney Advertiser Limited. All rights reserved. Web Design Ireland by Ourside Spa Cill Airne was very successful at the Munster Fleadh in Newcastle West Co Limerick where the standard was extraordinarily high with Kerry branches very successful The champions and runners-up go on to represent Munster in the All-Ireland finals which will be held in Mullingar on August 5-7 especially dance mentors Triona and Mairead Mangan The results involving CCE Spa Cill Áirne were as follows Killarney’s best loved news and advertising service Call 087-2229761 or email news@killarneytoday.com Home » Team Announcement: Kerry vs Tyrone – All-Ireland SFC Q/Final Kerry play Tyrone in the Quarter-Final of this year’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship on Saturday Múscraí personalities to the fore at premier Irish language festival Cúil Aodha and Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh tar éis gur bhuaigh Johnny an comórtas amhránaíochta ar an sean nós faoi 12 ag Oireachtas na Samhna i gCill Airne Diarmuid Ó Meachair from Doire'n Chuilinn launched his first solo cd at the Oireachtas Siobhán Ní Mhuimhneacháin and Joe Ó Críodáin celebrated with a host of their Gaeltacht Mhúscraí supporters following their win in the Sceits/Sketch competition at Oireachtas na Samhna in Cill Airne Tháinig na sluaite ó Chúíl Aodha chughainn Some of the competitors in the Agallamh Beirte and Lúibíní competitions at Oireachtas na Samhna in Cill Áirne Winners of the bronze medal in the Comórtas Lúibíní Fé 15 were Caoimhe Ní Mhaolchiaráin and Aoibhínn Ní Dhonnchú from Scoil Chúil Aodha/Barr dÍnse The competition has as its first prize Corn Dónal Ó Liathain named after the late Cúil Aodha teacher and poet Dónal Ó Liatháin a frequent performer and winner at Oireachtas na Samhna a film by Táin Media which was presented and researched by Doireann Ní Ghlacaín was the winner of Clár Teilifíe na Bliana/Best TV Programme at the Oireachtas na Gaeilge Gradaim Cumarsáide/Communication Awards in Cill Airne Juliemae Ní Cheallaigh agus Vivienne Ní Chionnfhaolaidh from Scoil Chúil Aodha/Barr d'Ínse won silver medals at the Agallamh Beirte competition winners of the bronze medal in the Comórtas Agallaimh Beirte at Oireachtas na Samhna in Cill Airne Peadar Ó Riada and Seán Ó Sé at Oireachtas na Samhna in Cill Áirne Scoil Mhúire Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh principal headmaster in Coláiste Ghobnatan in Baile Mhúirne are stars of the TG4 show Also pictured is Páid Ó Neachtain of Údarás na Gaeltachta RTÉ Ráidió na Gaeltachta at Oireachtas na Samhna in Cill Áirne Concubhar Ó LiatháinCorkmanFri 4 Nov 2022 at 18:02WHEN it comes to football cross border trips to Killarney by Cork teams have But when it’s Oireachtas na Samhna time in the Kerry GAA crucible and prizes in competitions such as sean nós singing agallaimh beirte and lúibíní are up for grabs raiders from across the bounds in Gaeltacht Mhúscraí have made very rewarding forays into Killarney Two of the last three winners of Corn Uí Riada have hailed from Gaeltacht Mhúscraí and numerous other prizes have been secured both at ‘Daoine Fásta’ level and among ‘Iomaitheoirí Óga’ So after three long and dry years due to the pandemic the Oireachtas festival returned to Killarney last week and the Múscraí raiders were more than prepared to repeat their former successes The foray got off to a good start on Wednesday when local poets Finín and Méadhbh Ní Chonaill won first prizes in their respective age catergories - Under 18 and Under 21 - for their poems at the Gradaim Liteartha/Literary Awards of the Oireachtas whose mother Sorcha Ní Riada is from Cúil Aodha was on stage at the Gradaim Cumarsáide/Communication Awards to receive the award for Television Programme of the Year for Seán Ó Riada - Mo Shean Áthair Doireann was the presenter and researcher of this acclaimed film about her grandfather Thursday is traditionally the day which is dedicated to competitions for younger participants with a host of schoolchildren on holiday from every Gaeltacht in the country taking part in competitions in age old artforms such as sean nós singing story telling and dialogues (agallaimh beirte) and musical debates (lúibíní) The schools in Múscraí had prepared their students well and there was an array of outstanding performances and results from competitors from Scoil Náisiúnta Chúil Aodha/Barr d’Ínse Scoil Náisiúnta Réidh na nDoirí and Scoil Lactaín Naofa in Cill na Martra Thanks to support from Comharchumann Forbartha Mhúscraí and Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta experienced Oireachtas competitors such as Éibhlín Ní Lionáird Esther Ní Dhuinnín Siobhán Ní Mhuimhneacháin and Seosamh Ó Críodáin Eibhlín and Joe proved their credentials yet again when they won the ‘Sceits/Sketch’ competition on Thursday afternoon Juliemae Ní Cheallaigh agus Vivienne Ní Chionnfhaolaidh were silver medals in the Under 9 Agallaimh Beirte and were closely followed in the bronze medal winners position by brothers Daniel and Pádraig Ó Cuíll Cúil Aodha and the Múscraí Gaeltacht has a long tradition of success in the Lúibíní competition A lúibín is a debate set to traditional song airs as Gaeilge and they often have a very contemporary twist Seán Ó Muimhneacháin and Joe Ó Críodáin are among the best in the country at the lúibín and this reporter’s late father had considerable success in the competition too with his singing partner Cathal Ó Riada The winners of the Under 15 Lúibíní competition receive Corn Dónal Ó Liatháin and while that trophy will not be coming to Múscraí this year Caoimhe Ní Maolchiaráin and Aoibhinn Nic Donnchú won the bronze medal in the competition Competition isn’t the point of the Oireachtas It’s getting together and keeping old traditions alive and passing them on to future generations That seems to be well in hand in Múscraí going by this year’s performances When the Oireachtas returns to Killarney next year GAAKerry minors ease past Cork in Munster quarter-final boosted by goals from Ben Kelliher and Tadhg O’ConnellMUNSTER MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL Home » Team Announcement: Kerry vs Mayo – AFL Kerry host Mayo in Round 3 of the 2024 Allianz Football League The historic No.11 Liffey Ferry is relaunching in Dublin after a 35 year absence to operate once more as a ferry service for members of the public crossing the River Liffey For 300 years the Liffey Ferry transported dock workers across a stretch of the river The new No.11 will ferry passengers between three points: the 3 Arena to Sir John Rogerson's Quay to the MV Cill Airne at North Wall Quay and back CEO of Dublin Port Company Eamonn O'Reilly said he thinks there will be a demand for it "If you think about all the development down at the docklands there's an awful lot of people who are trying to move northside and southside "The gap between the East Link Bridge (or the Tom Clarke Bridge) and the Beckett Bridge is 900m so if you want to go northside to southside you're looking at a one mile walk." Mr O'Reilly said the number of actual dockers in the dockland area is low but lots of people are now living in the area We need your consent to load this rte-player contentWe use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences "The type of employment that was there has now gone but there's huge numbers now working and living in that are who want to get across that river so I think it's going to be a great addition to the local transport networks." He said the No.11 Liffey Ferry is also going to be the basis of a maritime training academy "There's going to be eight to ten young people from maybe the north inner city or from the Ringsend/Irishtown area who are going to be able to train and get a basic qualification in marine skills This part of the initiative is as important I think as the basic commuting service." The service will begin on Monday 11 February running weekdays 7am to 7pm and will cost €2 from point to point RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Dublin-based Irish alternative rock quartet 'Kodaline' (Steve Garrigan Vinny May) launch their UK No1 album 'In A Perfect World' aboard The Cill Airne boat on the River Liffey Pictures: Cathal Burke / VIPIRELAND.COM *** Local Caption *** Steve Garrigan The four-piece were left pinching themselves after the album appeared to be heading for the top of the charts in the UK this week IRISH pop-rock group Kodaline have shot to number three in the UK album charts had already hit the number one spot in Ireland with their debut album 'In a Perfect World' But the four-piece were left pinching themselves after the album appeared to be heading for the top of the charts in the UK this week The Irish group were leading the race to number one on Wednesday's chart update It would have been the first time that an Irish band had hit the top of the charts in the UK since The Script in 2010 But Kodaline were eventually beaten to the post by international superstar Kanye West who sold around 3,000 more copies of his album 'Yeezus' bassist Jason Boland and guitarist Mark Prendergast Daily word puzzles designed to test your vocabulary and lateral thinking skills The distillery also received a Gold Medal for its Teeling Brabazon Bottling Series 2 in the Irish Single Malt Whiskey (12 Years & Younger) category The Awards were held in the Jameson Distillery Bow Street last night and Awards promoter the Celtic Whiskey Shop’s Ally Alpine explained that the awards had involved 67 blind-tastings by tasters from all over the world After four consecutive years of being named Connaught Whiskey Bar of the Year Garavan’s in Galway finally won the overall ‘Irish Whiskey Bar of the Year’ award The evening – with all advance tickets purchased purely by members of the trade – was addressed by Bernard Walsh Founder and Chief Executive of the Walsh Distillery in Royal Oak who talked of a “second Golden Age for Irish Whiskey” But the former Chairman of the Irish Whiskey Association also pointed to the pitfalls: “Irish whiskey is one of the most regulated products in Ireland and one of the most regulated whiskeys in the world,” he warned giving no uncertain nod in the direction of the forthcoming Public Health (Alcohol) Bill’s proposed restrictions on alcohol marketing he found the cross-industry support to be found in spirits distilling to be simply unique have become an important date in the whiskey industry’s calendar “Unlike most international awards this is a non-profit-making operation that relies on the support & generosity of the producers my staff and whiskey enthusiasts,” he stated “The event will also raise enough money to feed 330 kids every day for a year which is an added bonus.” The event’s charity partner is Mary’s Meals which feeds over 1.2 million children a day and recently fed its one billionth child will feed three children for a year and the proceeds raised from last night’s event will feed 330 children for a full year whilst they’re attending school Drinks Industry Ireland was the event’s media partner Irish Whiskey of the Year: Teeling The Revival Single Malt Volume IV Irish Whiskey Bar of the Year (Overall Winner): Garavan’s Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey: Powers John’s Lane Irish Single Malt Whiskey (12 Years & Younger): Tyrconnell Madeira Finish 10 Year-Old Single Malt Whiskey (13 Years & Older): Teeling The Revival Single Malt Volume IV Irish Blended Whiskey (RRP of less than €60): Jameson Black Barrel Irish Blended Whiskey (RRP of €60 or more): Jameson Makers Series – The Cooper’s Croze Irish Single Cask Whiskey: Cill Airne Cask PX Finish Irish Cask Strength Whiskey: Tullamore D.E.W Irish Single Grain Whiskey: Glendalough Triple Barrel Irish Whiskey Barrel Aged Irish Craft Beer: Dot Brew Cab Sauv (Session) Irish 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Dublin Don’t let its location on Misery Hill fool you and the Marker Hotel offers an ultra-modern luxury stay in spitting distance of downtown attractions The lobby resto-bar and sprawling spa (23-metre infinity pool and fully-equipped fitness centre included) generate buzz but it’s the bold checkerboard exterior that dominates conversation the distinctive façade sets the tone for the six-story Spacious bedrooms are outfitted in royal tones and marble bathrooms are teeming with upmarket Malin+Goetz products There are no balconies but guests in waterfront rooms wake up to Grand Canal views One thing’s for sure: you won’t confuse the Marker for a chain hotel Time Out tip: Take advantage of free add-ons like rides on the hotel’s retro cruiser bikes they make for a fun ride through the neighbourhood Nearby:Famine Memorial: To learn the harrowing history of Ireland’s mass emigrationMV Cill Airne: For a memorable modern meal aboard a renovated shipThe Ginger Man: For pints and pub grub among a lively crowd Thanks for subscribing! 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About us Contact us NAAS CBS BECAME the first Kildare school to lift the Hogan Cup after a high-quality encounter with four-time winners St Brendan’s Killarney in the Masita GAA All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Football Championship in Croke Park this afternoon Two goals from man-of-the-match Kevin Cummins and one from Fionn Cooke proved crucial as Naas saw a six-point half-time lead whittled down to a single point with three minutes remaining with the Kerry school valiantly trying to pull off a dramatic comeback win one of the best matches played in Headquarters in recent years kicking some excellent scores into the Hill 16 end to keep ‘The Sem’ at bay before Cummins audaciously chipped the St Brendan’s goalkeeper Aaron O’Sullivan for the clinching third goal two minutes from the end of normal time Sean Broderick’s point stretched the lead to five points before an injury time finish to the net from Sem substitute Mark O’Shea gave the Kerry side hope again. It wasn’t to be with Naas, the beaten finalists the last time this final was played in 2019, adding the Hogan Cup to three Leinster titles in the last four competitions. It caps a remarkable few months for Kildare’s county town, with the local Naas GAA club having won Leinster and All-Ireland Intermediate hurling titles after the club’s senior teams completed a rare double of county titles. Naas were the more dominant side in the early stages but failed to make it pay on the scoreboard, the more efficient St Brendan’s edging ahead three points to two with Cian Foley’s eighth minute point. The Kildare side were boosted three minutes later though with impressive corner forward Cummins latching onto a long fist pass from Cian Boran and placing a superb shot across O’Sullivan and into the top right-hand corner of the net at the Canal End. Five minutes before half-time intelligent centre-half forward Colm Dalton put Fionn Cooke through to confidently slot home a second goal with CBS going into the break six points clear (2-6 to 0-6). The Sem came out fighting after the break and within two minutes of the restart a long ball from Killian O’Sullivan was only diverted into the path of William Shine by a Naas CBS defender and their best forward on the day found the same corner as Cummins had earlier. The Killarney boys would rue shooting three successive wides after that and as an end-to-end feast of attacking football developed, Naas CBS were the more clinical. Three points in a row, however, from Cian McMahon (2) and Luke Crowley between the 52 nd and 54 th minutes had Naas nerves jangling with the gap down to a point (2-12 to 1-14). Cummins settled the nerves though with a brilliant dummy and point and despite an equally impressive score from the classy Shine at the other end, a booming kick-out from David McPartlin found its way to Niall Dolan who put Cummins through for his vital late goal. Scorers for NAAS CBS: Kevin Cummins 2-5 (2fs), Fionn Cooke 1-0, Gavin Thompson (1f) 0-3, Niall 0-2, Sean Broderick 0-2, Dara Crowley, Colm Dalton 0-1 Scorers for St Brendan’s Killarney: William Shine 1-5 (0-1f), Cian McMahon 0-4 (2fs), Mark O’Shea 1-0, Cian Foley, Luke Crowley 0-3 each. NAAS CBS: David McPartlin (Raheens); Tim Ryan (Naas), Charlie Murphy (Naas), Cian Boran (Eadestown); Robert Fitzgerald (Naas), Fionn Tully (Raheens), Jack McKevitt (Naas); Dara Crowley (Raheens), Daire Guerin (Naas); Sean Broderick (Ballymore Eustace), Colm Dalton (Sallins), Fionn Cooke (Raheens); Niall Dolan (Raheens), Gavin Thompson (Raheens), Kevin Cummins (Naas). Subs: Jack Taaffe (Naas) for Cooke 43, Elliot Beirne (Naas) for Thompson 60, Darragh Jameson (Eadestown) for Fitzgerald 61, Daniel Lenihan (Naas) for Broderick 63. St Brendan’s Killarney: Aaron O’Sullivan (Legion); Cian Lynch (Glenflesk), Tomás Clifford (Firies), Harry Byrne (Dr. Crokes); Darragh Fleming (Legion), Dara O’Callaghan (Kilcummin), John Kelleher (Glenflesk); Liam Randles (Dr. Crokes), Killian O’Sullivan (Glenflesk); Mikey Moriarty (Beaufort), Cian Foley (Kilcummin), Luke Crowley (Glenflesk); Cian McMahon (Dr. Crokes), Alex Hannigan (Dr. Crokes), William Shine (Legion). The42 is on Instagram! Tap the button below on your phone to follow us! To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Access to the comments facility has been disabled for this user Create an email alert based on the current article most notably as the setting for many of James Joyce’s stories such as Eveline and An Encounter There has been an effort to turn the quays into a culinary hotspot We take a look at the 10 best restaurants in the North Wall Quay © Jmckinley/WikiCommons This highly underrated restaurant is situated on a wooden-decked tugboat from the 1960s, called the MV Cill Airne. It still has its original fittings in place. Such a unusual setting may warrant a visit in itself. Thankfully, the food at Quay 16 is of high quality and the service is prompt and friendly At night you can get a wonderful view of the Dublin Convention Centre import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; import AmazonBidService from "/v1/js/AmazonBidService.js"; window.addEventListener('intersecting',async (e) => { const element = document.querySelector('[data-id="in_article_1"]'); const slot = element.getAttribute('id'); if(e.detail.slotName !== slot) { return; } let promises = []; if(window.canRunPrebid) { const prebidService = new PrebidBidService(); promises.push(prebidService.requestPrebidBids(null [slot])); } if(window.canRunAmazon) { const amazonService = new AmazonBidService(); promises.push(amazonService.fetchBids(null [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); The Restaurant at Dublin Wine Rooms Restaurant Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Image courtesy of Lagoona This modern and stylish restaurant provides plenty of choice for customers, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. There is also a tapas-style menu with party foods for larger groups. 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All Rights Reserved. © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd news of the once-legendary Bermudian tender Canima now rusting at port in Canada is an occasion for a wealth of memories.Mr Todd who retired five years ago after a life on the water for Marine and Ports spent ten years as relief captain of the vessel then seven years more as full time captain until the Canima’s career ended in November 1988.“She was my favourite ship,” Mr Todd said and I was sorry to see her go back in 1988 and she was just too slow.”Once Bermuda’s favourite for carousing the old passenger ferry has languished for years by New Brunswick’s Miramichi Bay.Its present owners hope to secure investments to refurbish it Mr Todd expressed doubt that it could happen.“That thing’s 50 years old,” he said “I don’t think anybody’s going to want to invest I think they should just go ahead and let her die.”According to locals in New Brunswick many in the area would welcome such an event.Brunswick News reporter Shawn Berry said the now-derelict boat is “reviled” Since the Canima appeared up north in 2002 its presence has been a local mystery.“Who knows?” Mr Todd said People with a lot of money can do crazy things.”The Southampton resident was 21 in 1971 taking her by night back to Dockyard on the Marine and Ports annual cruise.“It was nervous work but it was a wonderful challenge.”The vessel was iconic of a high point in Bermuda tourism when US college students on spring break swarmed to the Island for College Weeks.Remembered Mr Todd: “They’d sneak liquor on board and want to jump overboard when they shouldn’t It’s normal when you get a bunch of young people together for a party; it was all part of the job.”Asked about the strangest antics he saw on board “You can’t print that stuff,” he said.So popular were the parties on board that boats would take grave risks to join in.“We’d steam down the channel and sometimes power boats but it happened.”The boat had another close call one night near Two Rock Passage when an amorous couple left their boat’s lights turned off to enjoy themselves on deck.“They scrambled when our searchlight came on,” Mr Todd recalled.Some of his best memories are the quiet times.“It would be very picturesque on the water 6am heading into Hamilton when it was tranquil passing fishing boats all the time.”As a black pilot in an recently-desegregated Bermuda Mr Todd occasionally had to deal with impolite passengers.One night after turning a ferry back to Albuoy’s Point for a black couple to board he said: “There were a lot of white people up on the wheel house deck and one white guy who observed that they were black you wouldn’t have gone back.’ But he didn’t know the history I guess he just had a few drinks in him.”On another occasion the Canima had a narrow brush with disaster as she left St George’s.“The anchor hadn’t been secured,” Mr Todd recalled Right away I told the quartermaster to put her to starboard We could have been damaged or had a major collision I went down and made sure personally that it was secured.”When it came to local cruises for parties We had the most fabulous cruises with bands Now and then we’d get some of the big bands that would play around the hotels but usually it was more groups like the Sharks and the Strollers.“She was cruising as soon as she came here The Canima used to run back and forth to St George’s and she was the best boat like that we ever had.”Mr Todd was 18 years old in 1965 when the Canima sailed to Bermuda to replace the Chauncey M Depew She was the last vessel to carry the on-board telegraph system and along with her Irish-built sister ship the Cill Airne she was said to be Europe’s last rivet-built ship.While the vessel sits in the water in New Brunswick New Brunswick reporter Kris McDavid said the Cill Airne has a found new career on Dublin’s River Liffey as a restaurant.Mr Todd regrets being away on vacation when the Canima headed north for Canada “I knew it was being sold because they’d advertised it,” he said It was sad.”The vessel’s direct drive engines which Mr Todd said would shut down completely when the boat stopped were reportedly torn out by one of its succession of Canadian owners and the brass fixtures sold off.After US investor Del Schultz purchased it by Internet auction vandals also made off with the boat’s original wheel when the Canima ended up in New Brunswick.Mr Todd said he had no idea what had become of his old favourite until its story appeared this week in The Royal Gazette.However one special fixture of the Canima lives on in Bermuda he said.“Seniors in Bermuda will be glad to hear that the old ferry boat we had had its steam whistle taken off when it was decommissioned,” he said.“At some point in the 1980s but with that whistle she sounded like a train.” Which of the Throne Speech promises is the Government best equipped to deliver on View Results A proud vessel once known as “Bermuda's greatest party boat” has been tracked to a lonely wharf in New Brunswick where the rusting Canima has been branded an eyesore by locals.Originally an Irish ferry the Canima was also a pleasure boat for holidaying students during the College Weeks of the Island's tourism heyday.Now for residents of New Brunswick's Miramichi Bay the ageing boat's fate is as much of a mystery as its purpose there.According to the local Moncton Times the Canima looks “ghostly and decidedly abandoned” at its current berth.Attempts to explore the ship's history are muddled by the fact that a few different Canimas have been associated with Bermuda over the years.However New Brunswick businessman Steve Hawkins told The Royal Gazette that he and US business partner Del Schultz haven't given up on their investment in the boat.“We've been trying to do something with it but the way the economy's been in the States we haven't been able to so far,” Mr Hawkins said estimating that Mr Schultz has put about $250,000 into maintaining the vessel.Former Director of Marine and Ports Ron Ross recalled the Canima as a fixture of Bermuda's College Weeks party circuit in the 1970s and early 1980s.“It was used for cruises back when the Island got 10,000 of these students at a time,” Mr Ross said she was used as a tender for the trans-Atlantic ships to bring the visitors off the big ships and into Hamilton.”Mr Ross said the old vessel could prove tricky to repair.“It's very difficult recovering these old boats,” he said “The old steel hulls get corroded with time.”Complicating matters the Canima was replaced in 1988 by two new tenders the Bermudian which Government sold off to the local company Bermuda Island Cruises.The newer Canima was renovated for a career as a party boat in Cuba but eventually was sold off to Mexican owners according to former owner Derek Morris of BIC.The old Canima had long since been sold off in Canada where Arizona businessman Del Schultz acquired it.“Mr Schultz bought it off an auction and we tried to open it as a restaurant in the Shedian,” Mr Hawkins said “It was anchored offshore and a storm came down from the Northeast.“The boat took off and it ended up on the beach for a year and a half It cost us $100,000 to get it off the beach.”The vessel is now being held at a private port at Miramichi Bay the old Canima passed through the hands of several owners before reaching its present resting-place.“It was sold to a company in Montreal where a guy wanted to take it out on the St Lawrence River for cruises,” the Moncton resident recalled “He couldn't come up with the money to make it work.“Then it was opened up as a restaurant by another guy in Campbellton A guy from New York bought it and was going to fix it up as a museum Then Mr Schultz bought it.”The Canima appeared in the Schediac in 2003 according to the Moncton Times.Mr Schultz attributed part of the boat's difficulties to local opposition.“I think there were people who didn't want to see it go ahead as a restaurant at the time,” he said “I think that's how the boat ended up where it did.”It has spent the past four years docked at Miramichi where it caught the attention of Bill Anderson undertook to investigate it.Spotting the faded letters of “Hamilton” still stamped on the hull Mr Anderson turned to Google and The Royal Gazette online to track the vessel down.His search was frustrated by the old Canima and its replacement of the same name in Bermuda.Mr Ross said he had heard that the modern version of the boat was still in use in Mexico.Its older namesake continues to rust at the waterside while it waits for investment.“Mr Schultz would probably sell it if he had a chance,” Mr Hawkins said “But it's sitting at wharf right now.“We have been trying to do something with it the Cill Airne.”A search online reveals that a Cill Airne is currently in the Irish port of Cork City.According to the site Irishseashipping.com a sister vessel named Blarna was built in 1961by Liffey Dockyard which confused the vessels in a 2003 article.How had the Canima been sent off to the Cuban tourism circuit in 1999 when Canadian reports had it being used in New Brunswick as early as 1988?To confuse matters further Mr Anderson's research found still another Canima with a Bermudian connection: the SS Canima a nineteenth century steamship operated by the Quebec and Gold Ports Steamship Company which ran between the Island and New York.However it appears that the most fondly-remembered version of the vessel started life as an Irish ferry boat.What the future holds for the Canima now is anyone's guess.A story from last year's Moncton Times quoted local politician Carmel Robichaud a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick calling for the deteriorating vessel to be towed away.“In 100 years that will never be turned into a restaurant,” Ms Robichaud told reporter Kris McDavid.“That boat should be removed something has to be done.”Do you have a story about the Canima so here are our top ten restaurants with a view in Dublin.Dubliners are fortunate to have a huge variety of restaurants in the city and surrounding area They are even more fortunate to have a vast choice of restaurants that don’t just offer great food Dublin is home to a long stretch of beautiful coastline We know it’s always a tough decision to make we have created an epic list of our top ten restaurants with a view in Dublin to give you the best of both worlds Located on the sixth floor of The Mayson Hotel Ryleigh’s Rooftop Steakhouse is one of our top picks for restaurants with a view in Dublin this is the perfect place to indulge in delicious food and drinks and soak up the views of the city Address: 82 N Wall Quay Whether you prefer the intimate dining upstairs or the social buzz of being downstairs Locks in Portabello is an excellent option for both A super popular restaurant with both locals and visitors Address: 1 Windsor Terrace Overlooking the River Liffey and the bustling streets below this casual and cosy establishment is a perfect spot to enjoy dinner or even a cup of coffee and a slice of cake during a shopping break Don’t forget to check out the bookshop downstairs Address: 40 Ormond Quay Lower MV Cill Airne is a restaurant with a difference This renovated vessel offers sensational views right on the water at Dublin’s North Wall Quay It has a maritime style bar and deck seats which offer the perfect location to eat on a sunny day Address: Quay 16 Overlooking the People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire Fallon and Byrne is in an idyllic location for a delicious meal then head off for a relaxing stroll along the promenade Address: The People’s Park If you want a panoramic view of the beautiful Dublin surroundings and the Wicklow mountains while enjoying some traditional Irish stew Offering some of the best views in Ireland it’s no wonder it’s so popular with tourists and locals alike Johnnie Fox’s Pub just had to make it onto our list of restaurants with a view in Dublin Address: Glencullen If you like Indian food and views to die for This incredible restaurant overlooks the fabulous area of Clontarf and Bull island Address: 318 Clontarf Rd Overlooking Ireland’s Eye and the beautiful coastal village of Howth Aqua is the place to go for spectacular views and great seafood fresh from the Irish Sea Address: 1 W Pier Head on up to this epic rooftop restaurant and bar to enjoy some delicious cocktails diners at Sophie’s can also enjoy a 360-degree view of the city Address: 33 Harcourt St this incredible restaurant and bar is the ideal spot for dinner and cocktails as the city lights up around you Located in Dublin’s modern Grand Canal Dock Charlotte Quay had to be number one on our list of restaurants with a view in Dublin as it offers a superb atmosphere and the best cocktails around Address: Charlotte Quay Dock There are plenty of restaurants with superb views in Dublin City and the greater Dublin area So whether you prefer mountain views with traditional Irish food, or a classy brunch and cocktails with friends in the heart of the city, you have a massive variety of places to go. Best things to do in Dublin Best things to do in Galway Best things to do in Cork Best things to do in Belfast Best Spa Hotels in Ireland Best hotels in Dublin Best hotels in Galway Best hotels in Belfast  How to plan a trip to Ireland (in 9 steps) Most beautiful places in Ireland Best things to do in Ireland Best things to do in Northern Ireland Ring of Kerry Route Weird Irish foods to try Famous Irish people Celtic Symbols and Meanings Things that annoy Irish people Irish Americans who changed the world Irish cultural traditions Irish phrases & slang words What not to do in Ireland Irish foods you need to try Top 100 Irish Surnames Top 100 Irish First Names Irish boy names that nobody can pronounce Irish girl names nobody can pronounce Ireland Before You Die (IB4UD) is the biggest Irish travel and culture website We highlight the most inspiring experiences Ireland has to offer Contact Us: [email protected] and restaurants across Ireland can reopen for outdoor dining for the first time in 2021.As lockdown restrictions ease and outdoor dining opens across Ireland EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum has compiled a list of the best outdoor dining options in Dublin’s Docklands and restaurants are finally able to reopen for outdoor dining In a city like Dublin that has so much to choose from you may find it hard to decide where to go first Whether you want to return to an old favourite or try something new to make your decision that little bit easier here are some of the top spots offering outdoor dining in Dublin’s Docklands The Chq Building is definitely up there with the best options for outdoor dining in Dublin’s Docklands If you choose to book a table in this beautifully restored Georgian warehouse you’ll get to enjoy fantastic views out over the River Liffey and George’s Dock With plenty of outdoor seating and an array of cafes and restaurants including TOSS’D Noodles and the Bakehouse The Chq Building is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 7 pm and on weekends from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm Take out is also available in all of the cafes and restaurants in Chq Urban Brewing is a trendy microbrewery and restaurant offering an exceptional dining experience Their Hop Garden Terrace is open seven days a week from 5 pm for bookings only Their Suntrap Terrace offers walk-in dining only and is the perfect place to grab a drink with friends It is open from Wednesdays to Saturdays from 4.30 pm to 9.00 pm is another iconic building in the Docklands Their restaurant offers a diverse and delicious menu which makes it a must on this list of the best outdoor dining in Dublin’s Docklands They reopen on 7 June and are now taking email bookings for their outdoor areas If you are looking for the perfect spot to catch up with friends over a few drinks Offering unrivalled views of the river looking out to Dublin Bay the bar features an incredible array of craft beers and a mouth-watering food menu They will be taking a limited amount of bookings Their covered outdoor seating area is dog-friendly and can host a maximum of six people per group MV Cill Airne is a floating restaurant and bar located on North Wall Quay Offering breathtaking views of the Convention Centre and Samuel Beckett Bridge while you dine Table bookings for the MV Cill Airne are available on their outdoor deck which is the perfect place to spend a sunny June afternoon The Mayson is a brand new boutique hotel located just minutes away from the 3 Arena Home to two restaurants offering outdoor dining options this is a great spot for all types of diners has an inventive menu that brings together old world and contemporary food styles Their outdoor covered courtyard is a great place to enjoy a meal as you sit on the gorgeous waterfront For a dining experience with panoramic views, head up to the sixth floor and discover Ryleigh’s Rooftop Steakhouse. Their outdoor terrace offers fantastic views of the Docklands and as far away as Dun Laoghaire when the weather is good Mackenzie’s promises a delicious American-style menu With everything from burgers and steaks to sandwiches and wood-fired pizzas overlooking Grand Canal Docks and offering beautiful views of Dublin’s unique Bord Gáis Energy Theatre Mackenzie’s offer incredible pancake and French toast platters If you’re looking for a healthy option for outdoor dining in Dublin’s Docklands Nutbutter’s menu comprises dishes made from locally sourced Irish ingredients you can grab breakfast on their outdoor terrace overlooking the Docklands Offering a creative outdoor dining experience for both guests and visitors this summer, the Marker Hotel is a must-visit The Marker Bar extends to an alfresco terrace on Grand Canal Square so you can soak up the energy of the ‘Silicon Docks’ They are open from 12 pm to 10 pm each day For the ultimate in trendy dining experience grab your friends and head to the Rooftop Bar and Terrace With a cocktail bar and panoramic views of Dublin the Rooftop Bar will make for a memorable summer night out They are open Thursday and Friday from 5 pm to 11 pm To make the most of your day at Dublin’s Docklands EPIC was voted Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2019 and 2020, making it one of the best museum experiences in Ireland. Build up an appetite by exploring their interactive exhibitions before heading for a meal in Dublin’s gorgeous Docklands. Contact Us: [email protected] Dublin is a must on any traveller’s bucket list these are the best restaurants in Dublin to suit all tastes and budgets.Dublin City is home to a thriving restaurant scene with plenty of top-class eateries serving a range of local and world cuisine No matter what you’re in the mood for or what your budget dictates Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or are just looking for a quick and tasty bite to eat Presenting the top 20 best restaurants in Dublin for all tastes and budgets The Vintage Kitchen on Poolbeg Street is a great option Known for its casual atmosphere and delicious Irish food Serving up flavourful modern Irish dishes in a vibrant vintage-style restaurant that has eclectic artwork this is the perfect spot for all occasions Address: 7 Poolbeg St we recommend heading to Sprezzatura in Camden Market Combining the very best Italian produce and ingredients with Irish ideas and innovation dining at this Italian restaurant will be an experience you won’t forget Known for their flavourful fresh pasta dishes this fusion of Irish and Italian is truly incredible Address: Camden Market 5/6 Café en Seine is a relaxed restaurant offering a fantastic brunch and lunch menu Specialising in European cuisine, dining at this art nouveau bar will make you feel like you’ve been transported to the streets of Paris Address: 40 Dawson St Meaning ‘little’, this cosy, rustic restaurant located close to the National Gallery is a great place for an intimate meal in the city Etto offers quality dishes and an extensive wine list this is a must-visit for a casual bite to eat Address: 18 Merrion Row Perhaps one of the most unique dining experiences the city has to offer MV Cill Airne offers breathtaking views of Dublin Bay Diners will be seated in a renovated training vessel and will enjoy a delicious menu of modern European cuisine Address: Quay 16 N Wall Quay READ ALSO: Top 10 restaurants with a view in Dublin, RANKED If you’re on the hunt for fantastic Indian cuisine in the city centre you need to head straight for Doolally Indian Restaurant This is not only one of the finest Indian restaurants in Dublin offering an array of authentic dishes full of spice and flavour Address: The Lennox Building Angelina’s Restaurant specialises in tasty Italian food, serving delicious pasta dishes, pizza, lunch, brunch this is a great place for a date or a catch-up with friends Address: 55 Percy Pl Featherblade Steak Restaurant on Dawson Street needs to be on your radar Working to bring exceptional grass-fed Irish steak to everyone they serve plenty of other dishes that are just as tasty Address: 51B Dawson Street Located in the heart of the city on Baggot Street Upper Bloom Brasserie is undoubtedly among the very best restaurants in Dublin you need to visit A stylish yet intimate restaurant and wine bar specialising contemporary dishes with a refined twist you can expect a fantastic array of flavours here From perfectly cooked steaks to creamy risotto and more Address: 11 Baggot Street Upper Having served the people of Dublin for over 65 years Trocadero Restaurant enjoys a wealth of experience in the city Offering a vegan-friendly menu curated using locally-sourced Irish ingredients this restaurant is a sure bet for group meals Address: No Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud has to be one of the very best restaurants in Dublin the food here is genuinely full of flavour This restaurant also enjoys a convenient city centre location beside the popular Merrion Hotel Address: 21 Merrion St Upper Fade Street Social and Cocktail Bar is one of the city’s most popular restaurants thanks to its fantastic food and drink menu They also offer a great range of vegetarian Address: 6 Fade St READ ALSO: IB4UD’s Top 10 best vegan restaurants in Dublin Terra Madre Café is located just north of the River Liffey on Bachelors Walk this family-run restaurant serves up some of the most delicious food you’ll find in Dublin you can expect authentic Italian dishes and a great range of wines Address: 13A Bachelors Walk READ ALSO: Top 10 best Italian restaurants in Dublin, ranked Pickle on Camden Street is known city-wide for its fantastic North Indian regional cuisine with authentic dishes transporting diners to the other side of the world Refining the way we think about ethnic cuisine this fantastic restaurant is truly one of a kind We can bet you’ll want to keep coming back to try something else from their amazing menu Address: 43 Camden Street Lower One of the most popular pan-Asian restaurants in the city Chai-Yo offers a great menu of flavourful dishes inspired by the East diners will have plenty of choices when eating here Known as the city’s most ‘entertaining dining experience’ eating here is an occasion you won’t want to miss Address: 100 Baggot Street Lower READ ALSO: Top 10 best Chinese restaurants in Dublin, RANKED This Portobello café and restaurant offers a stylish dining room and flavoursome Italian dishes diners can enjoy their extensive list of coffee This is a great spot for those in search of a relaxed dining experience as you can sit outside and look out across the river Address: 31 Lennox St READ ALSO: IB4UD’s Top 5 unexpectedly EPIC restaurants in Dublin, RANKED This sister restaurant of FIRE Steakhouse and Bar SOLE Seafood and Grill is known across the international restaurant scene for its spectacular food and top-notch service Sourcing the very best locally-caught seafood with chefs bringing their own creative flair to every dish you will be amazed at the flavours on offer here Address: 18-19 South William Street Located in the vibrant and bustling Temple Bar region Rosa Madre is a great place to dine before taking advantage of the city’s nightlife scene This authentic Italian restaurant is known for its delicious seafood dishes They also offer a range of fresh pasta and meat dishes as well as iconic Italian desserts to end your meal Address: 7 Crow St This elegant restaurant offers a fine-dining experience like none other in the city such as the discontinuation of the pre-theatre menu Michelin-starred chef Mickael Viljanen is the chef/patron at Chapter One This popular restaurant offers a fantastic lunch and dinner menu and an extensive wine list Address: 18-19 Parnell Square N Topping our list of best restaurants in Dublin is the award-winning FIRE Steakhouse and Bar this restaurant and wine bar books up quickly so make sure to book early if you want to visit.  local ingredients and sourcing top-quality Irish beef meat-eaters will be in heaven at this popular Dublin restaurant Address: The Mansion House Da Mimmo: Da Mimmo is an unmissable family-run Italian restaurant located on Dublin’s North Dock Acapulco Mexican Restaurant: Offering up delicious Mexican food, with everything from tacos to chimichangas, Acapulco is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Dublin for delicious food Cirillo’s: This Baggot Street restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine from fresh pasta to pizza and delicious Italian wines Arisu is a fantastic Korean restaurant that was first established in 2010 Seasons Restaurant: Seasons Restaurant in Ballsbridge is a two AA rosette award-winning restaurant known for its delicious food and elegant dining room Library Street: Library Street is a contemporary social restaurant space knocking out some exciting food The Bull and Castle: Located close to Dublin Castle the Bull and Castle is a low-lit pub and steakhouse that offers one of Dublin’s best dining experiences Hang Dai: Hang Dai restaurant on Camden Street is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Dublin If you still have some questions about the best restaurants in Dublin we’ve compiled some of our readers’ most popular questions about the topic the city has plenty of great restaurants to suit all tastes If you’re looking to impress a date in the city The Dublin food scene has known various Irish foods and dishes. However, one of the most famous has to be the city’s controversial Dublin Coddle. This stew is traditionally made up of leftovers that often includes sausages, bacon rashers, chunky potatoes, sliced onion, salt, pepper, and various herbs. Contact Us: [email protected] Bricín Restaurant Bricín means “small trout” in Gaelic and is the name of a charming stone bridge on Dinis Peninsula in Killarney National Park owned by brothers Johnny and Paddy McGuire is also a tastefully restored restaurant on Killarney’s High Street Signature dishes in this renowned “Celtic Deco” hangout include the Killarney boxty a twist on the traditional Irish potato pancake with a choice of chicken If you want to get down with discerning residents of the area here is an insider tip for your Killarney sojourn: try the fish and chips at Quinlan’s Seafood Bar on High Street you can have your super-fresh fish pan-fried in olive oil and salad is at the ready instead of chips should you so desire family-run Treyvaud’s specialises in international cuisine Brothers Paul and Mark were trained by their world-class chef father Paul is fast becoming Ireland’s answer to Jamie Oliver with several TV series and a book under his belt Using only the finest and freshest ingredients organic Kerry beef and other reliable classics Cill Rialaig Arts Centre may be “the best-kept secret in the arts world” but it also hides another best-kept secret beautiful artworks created by artists from the centre’s residency programme adorn the dining room made with organic and locally sourced produce The menu changes regularly to reflect the freshest ingredients available The Lake Room If unadulterated luxury is what you’re going for and money is no object why not dine in the Lake Room at Killarney’s sumptuous five-star hotel the service is delightful; you will be treated like Kingdom royalty you can adjourn for a drink in the View Bar & Terrace or check out Aghadoe’s popular spa Follow your nose to Beaufort Bar and Restaurant and settle in for a warming bowl of seafood chowder – one of the area’s most popular dishes – washed down with a perfectly poured pint of Guinness The O’Sullivan family has been running the business since it opened in 1841 – and stepping inside Escape here to hide away from the rest of the world for a few hours and be sure to try a drop (and no more if you’re driving) of one of 200 whiskeys lining the back bar before heading back to town Khao Asian Street Food If you need a break from Irish stews or fish and chips and you’re in the mood for something with a little bit of zing The vast menu covers a range of Vietnamese and Thai classics such as pho bo (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) and Thai green vegetable curry but you may also spot one or two unfamiliar offerings but you can also grab your favourite dish to go if you’re after a cosy night in Not just a spot to whet the whistle – although dabbling in the extensive whiskey list is encouraged – Celtic Whiskey Bar and Larder serves up some of the best gourmet pub grub in town such as haddock and prawn chowder and steak and chips including steamed mussels with nduja and roast bone marrow your meal of choice will likely be a memorable one order a cocktail from the extensive menu and settle in for some hearty Irish pub vibes Molly Codye contributed additional reporting to this article Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? 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