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There are going to be some very disappointed tourists hanging around Temple Bar this Friday, longing for a pint of Guinness only to be told they've come to the wrong place.

As us Irish folks know all too well at this stage, Good Friday is the only day aside from Christmas Day when pubs must close and alcohol is unavailable to buy.

Of course, as with any rule, there are a few ways to bend it – but only a few, mind you. If you don't fancy panic-buying at your local off-licence this Thursday and can't bear to finish out the week without so much as a (responsible) sip of wine, try one of these options…

Have a flutter on the dogs

Harold's Cross Greyhound Stadium is once again offering full bar facilities for anyone booked in for a restaurant package. So head along for a night of betting and a few pints. Generally there's a minimum group size of four, and you'll need to get your reservation in fast by phone or online.

**IT'S A GREAT FRIDAY EVERY FRIDAY**If your looking for something fun and Irish to do on a Friday Night in Dublin,…

Posted by Harold's Cross Greyhound Stadium on Thursday, 10 March 2016

 

Hop on the boat… kinda
If you've spotted the La Peniche restaurant-boat docked on the Grand Canal, this Friday would be a good time to check it out. La Peniche offer a three-course dinner cruise for €42pp at 6pm or 9pm including a glass of Prosecco, with a bar serving wine, beer, Guinness and more once the boat is moving. A three-course lunch option is also available for €35 if you want to catch some springtime rays as you eat (and drink).

 

Catch the train
It's legal to purchase alcohol on a train or in any train station bar, provided you can show a valid Intercity ticket. So take a road trip somewhere while enjoying a drink… or stay in Dublin and head to Madigans in Connolly Station.

 

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Ah, Monday morning. It's the day that you need ALL the coffee in the world to get through – but alas, we'll just settle for a nice latte.

But, what if we told you coffee shops all across the capital are giving away coffee in exchange of a poem? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not.

Lovin Dublin and Irish poet Kerrie O'Brien noticed that cafés all over Eurpoe were giving out cups of coffee if you hand over a poem, written or spoken, instead of cash.

And since it's World Poetry Day today, Lovin Dublin wanted to spread the love in our fair city.

Loads of great coffee shops are taking part including Clement and Pekoe, Kaph, BB's and Nick's Coffee Co and many more are expected to join throughout the day.

So if you need a caffeine fix, head to one of these cafés and recite the perfect(ish) poem. Monday isn't so bad after all!

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It's not surprising that people around the world want to spend St. Patrick's Day in Dublin and will travel from the far corners to get here. 

Because let's face it from the parades to the atmosphere, there really is no beating it. 

There is a longstanding tradition of celebrities making the grand trip to the Emerald Isle on the big day and this year it was former boyband star and ex-husband of Jessica Simpson who caught the Paddy's day bug. 

Basically, a 90s superstar was here and we were living for it. 

However, the singer-turned-reality-star went to impressive lengths to not only conceal his identity but also get into the St. Patrick's spirit. 

The 42-year-old was snapped strolling down Grafton Street with his wife, Vanessa, and some friends donning a full face of paint, a ginger beard and a leprechaun hat (we are also appreciating the green hints on his runners). 

Because if you can't do it on Paddy's Day in Dublin then when can you. 

The star was also spotted flying into Dublin airport on Tuesday where fans were excited to get pics with the star. 

While they were out soaking up the atmosphere in the capital yesterday, on Wednesday they enjoyed a trip to the Guiness Storehouse as well as dinner and drinks at the Bank Bar on Dame Street. 

We reckon he's probably feeling a bit worse for wear today, but sure who isn't? 

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Grimes's gigs are generally full of electronic dance madness, but there was a bit too much electricity even for her last night.

The Canadian singer was at Dublin's Olympia Theatre for the (sold-out) final leg of her European tour, but unfortunately had to cut out much of her set due to severe technical issues.

Within minutes of kicking off, the singer, real name Claire Boucher, had to stop mid-song, explaining that her PA and sound equipment had malfunctioned.

 

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Loud blasts of sound – and possibly electricity – coming through her earpiece meant she couldn't continue and had to stop during various tracks to try to fix the issue.

Like a true professional, she powered on through, and luckily the crowd didn't seem too bothered, even giving her a rendition of Happy Birthday after she revealed during one gap in her set that her birthday was in fact on St Patrick's Day.

While Grimes did tell the crowd at various points that she was being "electrocuted," Twitter's vocab pedants have stepped in to set the record straight:

Electrically shocked – yes. Electrocuted – no (thankfully).

Having lost half of her equipment at Heathrow Airport before her 2012 gig at Electic Picnic, poor Grimes doesn't have a great track record with Irish gigs, but she doesn't seem to have shunned the Emerald Isle just yet.

She was hanging out in the Phoenix Park yesterday and has promised she'll be back to "visit castles" soon:

Here's hoping her next trip over here goes heaps more smoothly. 

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Well, this was totally unexpected but also totally awesome.

Show Nightclub in Tallaght, Dublin are hosting a 90s night and none other than S Club are going to be there.

It's looking like two of the bands members, Bradley and Jo are set to give a live performance on Saturday night, according to the club's Facebook page.

Hell, yes.

So far, only 168 people have confirmed they will be attending the 90s nostalgia night, so get in quick before it totally fills up.

Doors open at 10.30 and there's a €25 mega deal on offer for five drinks and admission – but let's be real, all we're interested in is getting down to the S Club beat. 

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Just weeks after cancelling a number of US tour dates due to health reasons, Janet Jackson has cancelled her entire Europe/UK tour.

Ticketmaster informed fans of the sudden change via email this morning, adding that it was "not possible" to confirm new dates at present and that those with tickets should return to their point of purchase for a full refund.

Among the gigs affected – which include concerts in France, Germany, Scotland and England – is Janet's April 2nd gig at Dublin's 3Arena.

The Ticketmaster email cited "scheduling difficulties" as the main reason for the tour cancellation, but some Twitter users speculated that low ticket sales could be to blame:

Back in December, Janet postponed all dates on her US tour to give her time to recover from vocal chord surgery, but rescheduled the dates just two weeks later.

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It doesn't seem to be the best of times for Conor McGregor lately as one of his trainers has been arrested in relation to a deadly assault in Dublin.

The Herald reports that Jonathan Dargan, who coached Conor in Taekwondo for a number of years, is a doorman at the popular Dublin nightclub Lillie's Bordello.

The Tallaght man was arrested by Gardaí investigating the death of Patrick Mullally, who was punched over the weekend in his bid to break up an argument, and later died from his injuries.

Mr. Mullally was on his way home from his own retirement party at the time.

After being questioned for a few hours at Terenure Garda Station, Mr. Dargan was released without charge. According to the Irish Independent, he was not previously known to Gardaí and had a clean record.

It's thought Mr. Dargan ended up in a verbal row with a woman close to him on the night in question, with Mr. Mullally attempting to step in to intervene.

No other information has been released. 

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We’ve been staring longingly at the blank gable-end wall on the corner of George’s St and Dame St since Joe Caslin’s Marriage Equality mural was washed away by rain back in May. And finally, ten months on, the space has been filled again – for a very good reason.

A new mural appeared on the wall above Rick’s Burgers overnight in honour of International Women’s Day and the 1916 Rising.

Created by Irish artist Gearóid Ó’Dea, the 10m high street art installation features three women who each played a pivotal part in the Easter Rising: Countess Markievicz, Margaret Pearse and Grace Gifford-Plunkett.

The piece was drawn in full colour using pencils and watercolours by Gearóid, before being digitally reproduced on a large scale for the purpose of the mural.

In choosing the three subjects, Gearóid says he wanted to reflect all sides of Irish history, the good and the bad.

“I feel that, taken together, each of these women strike a balance. Each played a different kind of role in the Rising. Some are well remembered, others not.”

The image shows the three women woven together by strands of their hair, something which Gearóid considers an important piece of symbolism.

"For me, the texture of the hair suggests a toughness, a gentleness, and something more mysterious. Hair was an important symbol in Celtic mythology, empowering and magical. As a composing element in this piece, it feels right."

Check out the new piece now – before the rain gets to it.

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Fans of the 90s, get ready to go on a major nostalgic buzz as Aqua and 5ive are coming to Dublin.

The two bands wll play The Wright Venue on March 27, and we're super excited.

All the members from both bands will reportedly be in attendance and taking to the stage on the night.

Aqua are best known for their 90s classics, Dr Jones and Barbie Girl, while 5ive had a mega hit with Everybody Get Up.

Tickets for the gig are available here. See you there Barbie girl? 

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This weekend she is performing two sold-out shows, but she still has time to bring her son, Angelo for a trip around Dublin.

The superstar singer was spotted on Merrion Square, where she treated her little boy to a fun day in the playground.

The Hello singer arrived in the capital two days before her concerts in the 3Arena this Friday and Saturday night.

We're thinking Adele must have a soft spot for Dublin as she tweeted a fan from the city during the week to let him know she'll give him tickets to her concert.

The 27-year-old was seen with not a care in the world, free from paparazzi and fans, so she was able to take a calming trip to The Dead Zoo and the Natural History Museum with her son.

We hope she had a ball in our fair city, and takes many trips back here (because we totally want to meet her). 

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It has been around since 1984, but next Monday, February 29, Screen cinema will close for good.

Paul Ward of IMC cinemas, who owns the movie theatre confirmed the date of closure to The Journal, but refused to answer any questions about staff.

The cinema is owned by the Ward family, who also own the Savoy on O Connell Street which are both run by the IMC chain.

The beloved Dublin cinema was known for showing indie films and art-house movies, and will surely be missed. 

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All craft beer fans! Get ready for your prayers to be answered because there's a new pub opening in Dun Laoghaire that's going to get your tastebuds tingling.

Beer Traders is getting set for its opening on Wednesday, where beer fans can indulge in a serious collection that the pub will have to offer.

Galway Bay Brewery already have a few pubs situated around Dublin, including Against the Grain, the Black Sheep, Beer Market and Brew Dock, so if you're a fan of these, you're going to love Beer Traders as it's promising an even more glorious selection of craft beers.

The lads and lassies are getting ready for the opening at 3pm on Wednesday, February 24, and suddenly, we're mighty thirsty.

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