Happy Valentines Day from Dublin
Happy Valentines Day from Dublin!
Valentines Day is almost upon us, and the world over lovers are celebrating by lavishing gifts on their partners. But did you know that Saint Valentine's tomb is located right here in Dublin City?
In 1835 Pope Gregory 16th entrusted the relics of Saint Valentine, the patron saint of lovers, to the care of the Carmelite Monks of Dublin's Whitefriars Street, where he has remained ever since! You can find out more about Whitefriars Street and other churches, castles and historic monuments in Dublin by visiting the following page on our web site:
www.visitdublin.com/historic/
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Send a Dublin Valentines E-Card
To mark Saint Valentines Day, we've put together some very special Valentines Day E-cards for you to send to the one you love. There are 6 cards to choose from and they're all free! So go on, take a minute to show you care, visit our e-cards page at:
www.visitdublin.com/postcards/
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Still time to win one of these great prizes!
There's still time to win one of the great prizes below, so what are you waiting for? Visit our competitions section now!!
www.visitdublin.com/competitions/
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Win €1000 & have your photo featured on the cover of the official Dublin Calendar for 2005!
Dublin Tourism is looking for all those budding photographers out there! The theme of the calendar is Dubliners & Dublin Landscape.
The competition is open to everyone, both residents and visitors. The winner will receive €1000 and have their photograph on the cover of the official Dublin calendar for 2005!
www.visitdublin.com/competitions/photo.asp
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Win a luxurious break for two in Clontarf Castle plus one weeks free car hire from Irish Car Rentals.
Dublin Tourism, Clontarf Castle Hotel, and Irish Car Rentals are delighted to offer you the chance to win a fabulous luxury break for two to Dublin. Clontarf Castle Hotel is steeped in Irish history and dating back to 1172, offers the guest all the charm and splendour of a unique and royal experience.
And to complete this outstanding prize, Sixt Irish Car Rentals will be delighted to provide you with one weeks free car rental so that you have the freedom to roam where you please while you enjoy your luxury break.
www.visitdublin.com/competitions/main.asp
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Win dinner for two at the Abbot Restaurant in Howth.
Howth is one of the oldest fishing villages in Ireland, and the Abbot is renowned for its seafood, receiving supplies daily from the local harbour.
Opening daily from 7pm to 11pm, the restaurant accommodates 75 persons, providing a full a la carte menu. The Abbot has a truly warm and unique atmosphere, and is ideally suited for that special night out with family or friends.
www.visitdublin.com/competitions/abbot.asp
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What's On in Dublin
Fabulous Valentines weekend events, plus much, much more! If you're planning a trip to Dublin you won't be short of things to do when you get here!
Ulysses by Inge Sinz
02/02/2004 to 27/02/2004
Inge is a painter who was inspired by James Joyce’s great masterpieces to paint a series of 18 paintings (gouache and oil paintings) describing ...
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Francesco Clemente - New Works
03/02/2004 to 25/04/2004
Exhibition will be opened by Bono.Tel: +353 1 612 9900
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Jameson Dublin International Film Festival
12/02/2004 to 22/02/2004
The 2nd Jameson Dublin International Film Festival the festival will be host to a number of the finest exponents of contemporary cinema and is ...
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The Best Love Songs in the World
13/02/2004 to 14/02/2004
For the first time ever in Ireland comes the 40+ piece Romantic Concert Orchestra with the finest singers and musicians from Europe.Tel : + 353 1 417 ...
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Josh Ritter
13/02/2004 to 13/02/2004
Tickets available from Ticketmaster, Dublin Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street.Tel
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890 925 130
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Valentine Candlelit Dinner
14/02/2004 to 14/02/2004
Romantic Candlelit Dinner for two including wine and featuring Rob Burke on piano playing and singing your favourite songs by request.Booking is ...
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Roger Whittaker
15/02/2004 to 15/02/2004
Don't miss the chance to catch this sensational show, as one of the worlds finest musicians takes to the stage for a wonderful live ...
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Air
15/02/2004 to 15/02/2004
Tickets available from Ticketmaster, Dublin Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street.Tel
890 925 130
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The Turn of the Screw
16/02/2004 to 18/02/2004
One of the most accessible of operas, The Turn of the Screw explores themes of innocence and corruption through the eyes of a naïve young governess. ...
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Republic of Ireland v Brazil, Czech Republic & Romania
18/02/2004 to 27/05/2004
The FAI recently announced the line-up for three friendly games to be played in Lansdowne Road, Dublin. The games include: 18 February 2004 - ...
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Pink
19/02/2004 to 19/02/2004
Tickets available from Ticketmaster, Dublin Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street.Tel : + 353 1 836 3633
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Ireland vs Wales- Rugby Six Nations Championship
22/02/2004 to 22/02/2004
Tel:+353 1 647 3800 for more information.
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The Playboy of the Western World
23/02/2004 to 20/03/2004
This major new production of Synge's masterpiece will provide contemporary audiences with an extraordinary and unforgettable night of theatre. It ...
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Dancing at Lughnasa
24/02/2004 to 17/04/2004
In the summer of 1936 the five Mundy women are on the verge of a catastrophe. The bread-earner, Kate, is about to lose her teaching job. The pittance ...
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Fun Lovin' Criminals
24/02/2004 to 24/02/2004
New York’s finest, the Fun Lovin’ Criminals, are returning to Ireland. Huey and the boys are no strangers to Dublin and are sure to put on a ...
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Alone It Stands
25/02/2004 to 29/02/2004
This hilarious play tells the stories behind the match described as the rugby equivalent of Cobh Ramblers beating Brazil at soccer. Witness the drama ...
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Blue
26/02/2004 to 18/04/2004
The author Colm Tóibín presents a personal interpretation of the Library's Collections, focusing on the colour blue. Tóibín searched through the ...
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The Saw Doctors
27/02/2004 to 27/02/2004
The Saw Doctors will make a return visit to the Olympia following the success of their sell-out show in December.Tickets available from Ticketmaster, ...