Taste of Christmas - Convention Centre Dublin

Taste of Christmas is a truly unique event where discerning and knowledgeable “foodies” can discover the best in festive food and drink, sample signature dishes from some of Dublin’s top restaurants and be entertained and inspired by Ireland’s most popular chef talent.

MasterChef Ireland judges, Dylan McGrath and Nick Munier, will host the MasterChef Challenge featuring invention tests and cook-offs between this year’s MasterChef Ireland finalists as they create delicious recipes from mysterious ingredients and give their top tips for warming winter food to visitors in the 2,000 seater auditorium.

Christmas food preparation gets a dramatic, engaging, fun and hugely entertaining twist during this unique 50 minute MasterChef Ireland Live Theatre Show which features great advice, audience questions, practical demonstrations and a liberal helping of fun and entertainment to take the heat out of the Christmas kitchen. With music, lights, cameras and big screen action, the MasterChef Ireland Live Theatre Show is the centrepiece of this gourmet festive party! A must-see for foodies and the kitchen-shy too!

The event contains a perfect mix of ingredients: an inspiring selection of brands, fabulous show features, a Live Theatre Show, food and drink masterclasses and fantastic live entertainment creating a truly memorable experience for visitors.

Time:
Friday 25th November 5.30pm – 10.00pm
Saturday 26th November 10.00am – 9.30pm
Sunday 27th November 10.00am – 6.00pm

http://www.tasteofchristmas.ie/

Tickets from €19.50

For room bookings see http://www.northstarhotel.ie/reservations/

Dublin Super Cup 2011

Endemol Sport has teamed up with The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to create the Dublin Super Cup, a pre-season competition that will bring the biggest names in world football to Ireland’s Aviva stadium.

The star-studded first squads of Scottish giants Celtic FC and Premier League title-chasers Manchester City will join reigning Italian, European and World Club champions Inter Milan for the inaugural football festival. The electrifying line up will be completed by the Airtricity XI, a team selected from the best players from Ireland’s top domestic League.

The Dublin Super Cup, is scheduled for the bank holiday weekend of 30th and 31st July and promises to be a fantastic event for football fans and families alike. Every ticket sold gives access to both games taking place each day as well as a host of superb match day entertainment.

Tickets offer excellent value for money, with prices starting at just €30* for adults and €10 for children (when bought as part of a family package). A €10 discount is available to all fans that purchase tickets for both days. To buy tickets, check pricing and further information, visit www.ticketmaster.ie. Fans should be aware that only one offer can be used at a time and a booking fee is applicable to all tickets purchased.

The three international teams will all be using the tournament as an integral part of their preparation for the new season and, as such, will be bringing their strong first-team squads. Fans in Ireland will get the chance to see some of the biggest names in world football in action, with the likes of World Cup Winner David Silva, England internationals Adam Johnson and James Milner, Africa’s most decorated player of all time Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o, Holland’s Wesley Sneijder, Italy's Mario Balotelli, Ivory Coast’s Yaya Toure and Scotland’s Scott Brown set to appear.

The Dublin Super Cup is set to be a weekend packed with entertainment including live music and a variety of fun activities for everyone to enjoy in and around the stadium.

Street Performance World Championships

Dublin 16 June 2011 - 19 June 2011

Street Performance World Championship (SPWC) will bring 16 of the most talented street artists in the world to Ireland this June to compete for the title of Street Performance World Champion. This free family festival runs in Dublin's Merrion Square on June 16th-19th. With the European debut of Australia's Goliath: the World's Smallest Strongman, the return of 2 time Street Performance World Champion and 11 time world record holder The Space Cowboy, and a visit from Indian snake charmer Jardu this year’s festival promises to be the best yet. The reigning World Champion and only Irish act ever to have claimed the title, magician, ventriloquist and all round messer, Dublin-born Jack Wise returns as the special guest to this year's festival. Street Performance World Championship Where's Wally World Record will see thousands of festival goers dressed as Where's Wally in an attempt to become to largest gathering of Wallys ever! The Where's Wally World Record will run in Dublin's Merrion Square on Saturday June 18th and Sunday June 19th. A super high resolution photograph will be taken from a crane capturing all the Wallys and creating the first ever real-life Where's Wally picture which will be posted online for our World Record holders to find themselves in! To guarantee your place in the world record attempt, pre-order your full Wally costume at www.whereswallyworldrecord.com. Profits from the Where's Wally costume sales will be donated to the charity Africa Aware.

For more information: Email: info@spwc.ie or see Website: www.spwc.ie

Taste of Dublin 2011

Taste of Dublin is back for its sixth year in the stunning location of the Dublin's Iveagh Gardens from 9th - 12th June. Celebrate the great outdoors as you dine your way around the capital's top restaurants, sample the best local and international food and drink and pick up some great tips from world famous chefs.

Offering a taste of Dublin's top restaurants, live chef demonstrations, wonderful wines and over 100 artisan producers, this year's festival is sure to be social event of the summer. Get the low down here on the range of interactive features on display to whet your appetite at Taste this year!

Each year Taste of Dublin likes to add a few new fresh ingredients to the pot and 2011 is no different with some fantastic new features joining the Taste of Dublin family.

First up is our new Guest Regional Restaurant featuring some of the top restaurants from around the country who are going to join the Taste family for the weekend. Next is the exotic addition of Taste of Malaysia where visitors can experience all the delicious cuisine this beautiful country has to offer.

Still in Love with You!!!

Still In Love With You: THE PHILIP LYNOTT EXHIBITION

The Philip Lynott Exhibition, takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the biggest ever collection of memorabilia, song lyrics, exhibits, instruments, paintings, tributes, audio visuals and photographs of the late rock legend, and has fast become one of the musical and cultural events of the year.

Rock enthusiasts, music fans, tourists, schools and families have all flocked to the critically acclaimed exhibition to honour Philip Lynott. Still In Love With You: The Philip Lynott Exhibition opened its doors to rave reviews and thousands of visitors have since relived the magical and momentous times in the life of Ireland's iconic rock legend. Now, due to popular demand, the Exhibition has extended its run until May 2nd. The Philip Lynott Exhibition, takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the biggest ever collection of memorabilia, song lyrics, exhibits, instruments, paintings, tributes, audio visuals and photographs of the late rock legend, and has fast become one of the musical and cultural events of the year. 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of the death of the Thin Lizzy singer and this stunning exhibition gives a unique insight into the background, work and life of Ireland’s pioneering rock star. The exhibition is presented by Hot Press in association with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport, the Dublin UNESCO City of Literature, Dublin City Council, Dublin Tourism, Jameson, RTÉ 2fm and The Irish Daily Star. Open every day until May 2nd, 2011 Top Floor, Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, Dublin, Ireland http://www.philiplynottexhibition.com/ TICKETS ADULTS: €10 (weekdays), €12 (Sat/Sun) CHILDREN (under 14): €6 (weekdays), €7 (Sat/Sun) FAMILIES: €26 (weekdays), €30 (Sat/Sun) Family Ticket allows access for 2 adults and up to 4 children. See http://www.ticketmaster.ie/philiplynott STUDENTS & OAPs: €8 (weekdays), €9 (Sat/Sun) For group rates call (01) 241 1500 or email groups@hotpress.ie

Westlife Facebook Competition

Win 2 tickets to the now SOLD OUT Westlife concert on the 8th April plus Bed & Breakfast in a Premier Club Room.

To enter simply "like" us on facebook and answer the question it couldn't be easier.

http://www.facebook.com/NorthStarHotelPremierClubSuites

Revered for their spectacular live shows, created with visionary William Baker (Kylie, Leona, Bjork), the band wilughout March and April, 2011. The shows will include the band’s biggest hits as well as tracks off their 2009 double platinum album ‘Where We Are’ and from their brand new album ‘Gravity’

Having shifted 44million albums during a 12-year career that has seen Westlife top the charts on 14 separate occasions, Westlife have come up with their strongest album ever.
Gravity has a renewed sense of heart, soul, vigour and pride. The 12 tracks are crammed with a confidence and poise never before heard from the lads.

Westlife: The O2, Dublin

Saturday 2nd April - SOLD OUT
Sunday 3rd April – SOLD OUT
Friday 8th April – SOLD OUT
Saturday 9th April – SOLD OUT
Sunday 10th April – LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE