Calendar of Events in Dublin
Dublin is a cosmopolitan European city with easy access to all cultural attractions and populated with friendly and welcoming people. It has one of the fastest growing populations of any European Capital City and is among one of the top 25 cities in the world.
Each year, Dublin hosts a wide variety of world class events and 2010 is no different. Radisson Blu St. Helen's Hotel is ideally located in Dublin 4, close to the action for Dublin's events and providing deluxe hotel accommodation in Dublin city.
Sport:
Dublin offers visitors a wealth of sporting opportunities. It has some of the best golf courses in the world and much more to tempt sport lovers, from the flashing speed and skill of Gaelic Football and Hurling to the rough and tumble of rugby and soccer matches. Other popular sports in and around Dublin include, Horse racing and Greyhound racing.
The new Aviva Stadium, home of Ireland's international rugby and football will provide the national rugby and football teams, fans and spectators, a home ground to be proud of. Due to open in April 2010, the stadium formerly known as Lansdowne Stadium promises to continue on the legacy of an outstanding sporting and entertainment facility in the heart of Dublin. Aviva Stadium will have a seated capacity of 50,000.
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In the last number of years, Dublin has emerged as every concert goers dream destination. One can choose from seeing any number of internationally acclaimed artists performing in a variety of Dublin venues including Croke Park, RDS, Marley Park, O2 and many more in and around Dublin city.
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The RDS:
Located just a stones throw from St. Helen's Hotel; the RDS is a prestigious and well established venue with great heritage. The RDS hosts a wide range of exhibitions, concerts and sporting events.
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Grand Canal Theatre
Situated overlooking the Grand Canal Dock, in the centre of Dublin, this new 2,100 capacity purpose built theatre designed by world renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, is an outstanding addition to Ireland's theatre world. Opening in 2010, the theatre will be presenting the best of National and International theatre including, Musicals, Drama, Opera, Ballet, Family Shows & Classical Concerts. The theatre will have the facility to accommodate world class West End and Broadway productions for the first time in Ireland.
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Convention Centre Dublin
Positioned in Spencer Dock on the banks of the River Liffey, The Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) will be Ireland's new world-class, purpose-built international conference and event venue, scheduled to open in September 2010. Providing an exceptional venue for some of the world's leading international conferences and corporate events, the centre's iconic status combines spacious, flexible and elegant conference halls, leading edge technology with expert management and an extensive range of support services. With a maximum capacity of over 3,000 people, Convention Centre Dublin will be sure to have a large impact on Dublin as an international meeting and incentive venue.