Totally Dublin

09/01/2026

We’re really looking forward to the fifth edition of Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women featuring a fascinating series of events around the theme of women’s stories and their cultural impact past and present.

Ahead of this year’s celebrations, organisers have unveiled a brand new, eye-catching, limited-edition collection of merchandise, inspired by the legendary Brigit and designed by creative Irish artists

The duo are renowned for their bold ideas and use of vibrant colour while blending traditional techniques with contemporary twists.

The festival runs from Friday January 30th to Monday February 2nd. https://www.totallydublin.ie/arts-culture/festival-features/roadmap-merch-inspired-by-the-power-of-brigit/

06/01/2026

January 6th, also known as ‘Little Christmas’, ‘The Epiphany’ and Twelfth Night, often tends to be one of the busiest days at this time of year. Dubliner James Joyce immortalised many of the Irish traditions associated with the end of the Christmas festivities in his short story The Dead, in which the characters gather for a sumptuous meal around a beautifully decorated table featuring a fat brown goose, a great ham and a round of spiced beef.

More importantly here in Ireland the date is known as Nollaig na mBan, and was traditionally seen as an opportunity for women of Irish households to take a break and catch up with friends for some rest and relaxation following all their hard work throughout the yuletide season. Ireland being Ireland, they were of course also then expected to take down the Christmas decorations and clean the house afterwards.

The past few years have seen a revival of the best aspects of the tradition, with the day increasingly marked with small parties and literary and cultural gatherings such as a festival by celebrating women in their local communities on the city’s Northside.

Happy Nollaig na mban! Don’t forget to switch the lights off! xx 🎄🥂

05/01/2026

For visitors to National Gallery of Ireland January usually means one thing – an opportunity to view the popular annual exhibition of watercolours by English artist J.M.W. Turner, as part of a much loved winter tradition that has been underway in Dublin for over a century now.

The watercolours remain in pristine condition, thanks to the foresight of benefactor Henry Vaughan, who ensured that they would only ever be displayed during the month of January when natural light levels are at their lowest. As a result their vivid, glowing colours continue to mesmerise over 125 years later.

This year’s iteration, entitled Turner As Inspiration, curated by Anne Hodge, is enriched by the inclusion of watercolours and prints by artists such as Hercules Brabazon, William Callow, John Faulkner, James H. Burgess, Jennifer Lane and Niall Naessens who found inspiration in Turner’s mastery of light, colour, and atmosphere and pay homage to his enduring legacy.

Together, these works underscore how Turner continues to inspire new artistic generations.

A real treat for art lovers as the new year begins.

The Turner Watercolours are on view in The Print Gallery of The National Gallery until January 31st 2026. Admission is free!

📷 J.M.W. Turner, Sunset over Petworth Park (c) The National Gallery of Ireland

04/01/2026

Happy last Sunday night of the Christmas hols to all who celebrate x

01/01/2026

Though we live in a world that dreams of ending
that always seems about to give in
something that will not acknowledge conclusion
insists that we forever begin.

Words: Brendan Kennelly
📷 Voyager by Liam Reddall

31/12/2025

Believe that further shore
Is reachable from here.
Believe in miracle
And cures and healing wells...

Happy New Year!

Here’s to brighter days ahead in 2026 xx 🥂🎉😘

Photo Credits:

1. NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular in Dun Laoghaire on New Year’ Eve.

2. Countdown Concert Matinee at NYF Dublin.

📷 / Fáilte Ireland

28/12/2025

How it often goes during the in-between days at this time of year…

Words: From Notions by

27/12/2025

26/12/2025

“They say in Di**le there are two seasons: six months before the Wren and six months after the Wren and many of the participants in the tradition today are 5th/6th generation Wren members, all healthily obsessed with the tradition.”

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23/12/2025

Dublin city centre at Christmas is special. From strolling through streets festooned with festive lights and twinkling trees to listening to the chorus of music from Carol singers and buskers, the city has an atmosphere like no other.

Grab a festive bite with old friends or family in one of Dublin’s cafés and restaurants. From sweet to savoury, with tasty treats and gourmet delights around every corner there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

You’ll find lots of great present ideas in the many Christmas markets and in the shops with their extended opening hours – you’ll be spoilt for choice.

With Christmas so near, there is no better time to come into the city. Check out some of the fabulous events taking place all in the city this Christmas. 🎄🎄🎄

22/12/2025

known for their excellent style crossovers and boundary pushing lyrics, are playing their final gig as Tebi Rex in tonight.

After a decade of carving their own space in Irish music, combining hip-hop, alt-rap, trad, pop and spoken word with sharp social commentary, dark humour, and an impish charm, the beloved duo are bowing out on their terms.

In a wide ranging interview ahead of their last gig they reflect on love, loss, legacy, letting go.

Fin.

21/12/2025

“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.”

Happy Solstice x