Posts Tagged ‘Culture

13
Aug
08

Get to know Dublin

Taking some time off from your work and visiting Ireland’s capital is certainly exciting. Dublin is very popular among tourists because of the many historical and cultural sites that consider this city their home. You will be pleasantly surprised at how many these places are.

Culture

If you want a glimpse of Ireland’s remarkable culture, you can do so easily. See places like the Bram Stoker Museum, Dublin Castle and the Irish Museum of Modern Art – at your own time and leisure.

History

As the heart of this beautiful island, it is not surprising that this city continues to thrive today. There are quite a number of historical places that displays Ireland’s colourful past. To see landmarks such as the Kilmainham Gaol and the National Museum of Ireland, a car rental could come in handy. Discount Car Rental Ireland offer a 5% discount on all rates.

Before availing the services of a car rental, you should consider standard offers like Collision Damage Waiver, theft protection and 24-hour coverage, in case of breakdown. It would also be a plus if you are given a nice selection of model cars. Since you are not familiar with the area, receiving professional assistance will certainly come in handy. Your car rental provider must give importance to the quality of services they provide aside from offering them at affordable prices. It would be wise to compare services and prices before deciding on hiring one.

Getting intimate with Dublin is only possible if you can easily travel to and from all these places of interest. Being comfortable and relaxed is also very important.

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02
Jun
08

Irish Drama

Ireland has a long and proud history of dramatists and dramatic performances. Playwrights Richard Sheridan, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw are possibly some of the most famous such artists that Ireland has produced, but they are far from the only ones.

Even today Ireland continues to offer residents and visitors a thriving, vibrant dramatic culture, with something for everybody from the youngest child to the most jaded theatre critic. Whether you are one, the other, or fall somewhere in between, Ireland’s theatres are bound to offer you something that is just to your tastes!

Given the number of famous playwrights that Ireland has produced, it is only to be expected that some of their plays continue to be performed to this day. If it’s a touch of traditional Irish drama you’re after, all that wants doing is a little investigating to see whose plays are being performed where. Oscar Wilde is usually a safe bet, as is George Bernard Shaw. Of course, even if you cannot make it to the actual performance, the origins of these great men are certainly accessible to the public, and make a tolerable substitute.

If it’s current performances you’re after, there are nearly limitless options open to you. Summer is of course a popular time for theatre festivals, but even if you visit Ireland in the autumn or winter, major cities are bound to have something to offer.

Ireland takes its arts seriously, and one quick telephone call to the visitor information centre for the city you plan to visit will bring you up to speed on exactly what dramatic delights are planned to take place while you are visiting. Whether you are looking for a fun and light-hearted matinee for the kids or a more serious production to send you away thinking, rest assured that Ireland will be able to deliver!

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