Love is in the air at Emerald Park  this Valentine’s week, as the theme park and zoo celebrates the season with feel-good experiences designed to be enjoyed together. From relaxed daytime zoo walks to nostalgic retro drive-in movies, Emerald Park  is offering guests plenty of ways to put a little extra fun into Valentine’s. To mark Valentine’s and embracing the season of love, animals at Emerald Park Zoo  were treated to specially prepared, love-inspired enrichment created wi

This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of an unforgettable cinematic experience with an ODEON Cinema's  gift card. Whether it’s a romantic date night, a fun galentines evening with friends, or some well-deserved me-time, an ODEON  gift card gives movie lovers the flexibility to choose exactly how they enjoy their night out. Over the years, films have introduced us to some of the most iconic and unforgettable love stories, from the whirlwind romance of La La Land to the timeless

St. Patrick’s Festival has announced its highly anticipated programme, taking place across Dublin from 14–17th March. Ireland’s national festival returns to its roots in 2026, bringing together communities, artists, visitors and audiences from around the world for one of the most recognisable celebrations of culture, creativity and community.  The theme for St. Patrick’s Festival 2026 is Roots, a celebration of where we come from, what grounds us, and how we continue to gro

Multi award-winning rockers Kasabian  have announced a summer show at Fairview Park  on 16th June 2026 , subject to licence. Tickets €59.90 including booking fee, (subject to 12.5% service charge per ticket, max €10.50) go on sale this Friday at 10am via www.ticketmaster.ie Mastercard cardholders have special access to Mastercard Presale tickets, starting from 10am, Wednesday, February 4th, until 10am, Friday, February 6th. Visit www.priceless.com/music  to find out more and

Stephen Wilson Jr.  has recently exploded from critical darling to rising star, earning a CMA Award nomination for New Artist of the Year and performing on the broadcast twice. Following his critically-acclaimed debut double album søn of dad,  which hit #1 on the iTunes country album chart, he recently released his new single “Gary,” which he premiered on Jimmy Kimmel Live!,  and is currently spinning on country radio with 75 first week station adds. Next, he will embark on h

Emerald Park  has announced its opening date for the 2026 season, with the Zoo Walk  experience set to welcome guests on select dates throughout February and March. Located only 20 minutes outside of Dublin in Ashbourne Co. Meath, Emerald Park’s Zoo Walk  opens on Saturday, 7th February  with entry priced at €10, and members go free! In an exciting new initiative, guests attending Zoo Walks  can avail of €10 off Return All Access tickets for any visit to Emerald Park in 2026

Rock icons Then Jerico continue ‘ The Return ’ live tour of U.K. & European dates with their debut full band Irish shows at Belfast's Limelight 2 on Thursday 19th February and Dublin Whelan’s Main Room on Friday 20th February 2026. Then Jerico  lead singer, songwriter, producer, and sole original founder member Mark Shaw and his band will perform a 90-minute set featuring all the Then Jerico chart hit singles and fan-favourite album tracks from the band’s first two alb

GRAMMY award-winning hitmaker NE-YO  and GRAMMY award-winning multi-platinum recording artist AKON  announced their co-headlining ‘Nights Like This’  global tour. Produced by Live Nation, the massive 57-city tour kicks off on Friday, April 24 at 3Arena in Dublin  making stops in London, Paris, Atlanta, Houston, Toronto, and more before wrapping up in Inglewood, CA at Intuit Dome on Friday, August 21. The tour brings together two generational artists whose catalogs have define

After selling out her entire 2025 tour ¡X including Edinburgh Fringe , Galway International Arts Festival , and major Irish theatre dates,  Aoife Dunne  brings her acclaimed debut  Good Grief on an extended 2026 run, which includes a show in  Town Hall Theatre, Galway  on  21st March , and  3Olympia Theatre, Dublin  on  19th April 2026 . Tickets £36.40/£41.40 (Inc Booking Fee & Venue Restoration Levy) On Sale Now From  Ticketmaster.ie . Bookings Subject To 12.5% Service Charg

Following strong demand and sold out sessions, the team behind Dream Point’s new ‘ Van Gogh After Dark ’ experience have announced a major extension due to interest, with Van Gogh themed Fridays now running weekly from January 16th through to March 20th. The expansion sees Dream Point introducing a new all day Van Gogh Friday format, welcoming families and children during the day before transitioning into the adults only Dream Point After Dark experience each Friday even

Pete Tong  has just announced his highly anticipated show at the Gleneagle Arena, Killarney  on Friday 3rd July 2026.  It all began in 2015, when BBC Radio 1 brought together legendary DJ and broadcaster Pete Tong with visionary orchestral conductor and composer Jules Buckley . Their mission? To fuse the worlds of electronic and classical/orchestral music into a groundbreaking live experience for the BBC’s late-night Prom at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. The result was nothi

Dermot Kennedy and Noel Hogan and Mike Hogan of The Cranberries have been announced as the latest additions to the line-up for Hot Press History in the Making : The Concert . Friday 6th February, 3Arena. They join a star-studded line-up that already includes some of the biggest names in Irish music history, on what promises to be the perfect start to every fan's musical adventures in 2026. Tickets on sale via Ticketmaster.ie “We wanted to make this an historic night

ODEON Cinemas  Ireland has revealed a list of some of the most anticipated films set to arrive in Irish cinemas in 2026, featuring a blockbuster line-up of long-awaited sequels, epic franchise returns and cinematic events designed for the big screen. From superhero epics and science-fiction spectacles to family favourites and laugh-out-loud comedies, 2026 is shaping up to be an unmissable year for Irish cinema audiences. ODEON’s top ten most anticipated movies of 2026 include

Brigit : Dublin City Celebrating Women returns from Friday 30th January to Bank Holiday Monday 2nd February 2026 , marking its fifth anniversary with a city-wide celebration of women’s voices, creativity and cultural expression inspired by the ancient Celtic goddess Brigit. As anticipation builds for the 2026 programme, the festival today reveals an early musical highlight, inviting audiences to experience two intimate headline concerts in the heart of the city. Gemma Dun

The recently renovated and re-opened Nuremore Estate , located just outside Carrickmacross in Co Monaghan  is set to host a laugh out loud weekend of comedy on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January, 2026.  Performing in the magnificent Kavanagh Suite at this two-night funny fest will be four of Ireland’s finest comedians,  Dylan Moran  and Barry Murphy on Saturday ,  plus Jason Byrne  and Karl Spain on Sunday. Meath man Dylan Moran  became the youngest ever winner o

Your cinema snack experience at Movies@ Cinemas  has just levelled up. Moviess@ have delightedly introduced their new Pure Irish Butter popcorn topping , bringing a rich, creamy flavour to your favourite big-screen treat. Made with real Irish butter, this premium topping melts beautifully over freshly popped popcorn, delivering that classic, indulgent cinema taste that makes every movie moment even more memorable. Whether you’re heading into the fiery world of Avatar: Fire an

The Helix Panto, ‘ The Snow Queen’  announced today that a specially adapted sensory friendly performance will take place on Tuesday, 16th of December . The specially adapted performance of ‘The Snow Queen’  will include softer on stage lighting and compressed sound, with no sudden noises or bangs. The lighting in the auditorium will remain on ensuring the audience feel entirely comfortable throughout the performance, with a special breakout quiet space also available for fam

Hearts all across the world are about to grow three times in size – it’s nearly time for  The Late Late Toy Show  2025! Marking the grand finale of a week filled with festive programming announcements, RTÉ has revealed the theme of this year’s Toy Show will be none other than the beloved Christmas favourite,  The Grinch . Tonight, audiences will be transported to Who-ville as the Toy Show stage is transformed into a world of green mischief and magic inspired by Dr Seuss’  How

Emerald Park , Ireland’s award-winning theme park and zoo, has launched its highly anticipated Black Friday Sale, offering visitors the chance to enjoy a full day of adventure at an unbeatable price. Available today until Sunday, 30 th  of November , All Access tickets will be available for just €33, giving guests a super saving of 35%. Tickets can be purchased from emeraldpark.ie .  Perfect for families planning a day out in 2026, Christmas shoppers seeking unforgettable g

Dropkick Murphys have just announced their highly anticipated headline show in Fairview Park, Dublin  on Thursday 25th June 2026. Dropkick Murphys proudly remain Boston’s rock ‘n’ roll und erdogs turned champions. Since 1996, the boys have created the kind of music that’s meant to be chanted at last call, in packed arenas, and during the fourth quarter, third period, or ninth inning of a comeback rally. TICKETS €59.90 (INC BOOKING FEE) FROM TICKETMASTER.IE BOOKINGS SUBJECT T