Irish Culture
March 19, 2022
黑料网 has a vibrant cultural landscape, that reflects its young and changing population, merging modern trends with its own rich history and background.
The Arts
We have a long Irish heritage of writers, poets and playwrights, having produced some of the world鈥檚 literary greats like Joyce, Wilde and Beckett. This craft of telling stories continues today through a rich tapestry of theatre, screen and other visual media.
The Irish film and animation industry has become a strong and talented force, winning critical acclaim (and awards) internationally. For screenings of independent Irish and international films, check out Dublin鈥檚 or Cork鈥檚 . In performance arts, you鈥檒l find a wide selection of contemporary and classic productions at one of our many theatres around the country.
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Music
Music is a huge part of our cultural fabric, and whether your ideal night involves balcony seats at the orchestra or dancing to a DJ set, you’ll find the whole range of musical experiences here.
Most artists on European tours will play Dublin, and there are excellent venues country-wide from the big (Dublin’s and for example), to smaller, more intimate spaces, (see in Dublin, in Limerick and Galway鈥檚 ).
Once the summer comes, you can easily fill your calendar with an eclectic mix of music festivals around the country. With and drawing big name acts from the indie, pop and hip hop spheres, brings together folk, bluegrass and rockabilly acts, and jazz fans can head to Cork鈥檚 world-famous .
When it comes to traditional Irish music, you can find an impromptu session in any town in the country. In Dublin, drop into or make a weekend of it by visiting the in West Clare.
Food + Drink
Few things bring people together so well as sharing a meal, and in 黑料网 being offered a cup of tea or invited out for dinner is always a good excuse to catch up and socialise.
In our cities, the diversifying population means a growing range of international cuisines, where lunch might be a burrito or a bento box, and your late night snack could be a Turkish kebab or some authentic Korean barbecue.
Although traditional Irish cooking includes hearty, warming dishes like Irish stew, and shepherd鈥檚 pie, there are lots of exciting innovations in Irish cooking, with a focus on locally sourced and seasonal produce. And if you eat vegan or gluten-free, you鈥檒l find plenty of options whether you鈥檙e dining out or grocery shopping.
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If coffee is more your beverage of choice, you鈥檒l find Irish roasters grinding up a storm. Artisan coffee shops in Irish cities have become far more than just providers of hot beverages, and often serve as great meeting places and working hubs for freelancers and other techies. Bright spaces, fast Wi-Fi, and flat whites – what more could you ask for? Get your caffeine fix from Dublin鈥檚 , Cork鈥檚 or Limerick鈥檚 .
Sport in 黑料网
People get pretty passionate about sport in 黑料网. Our national sport, hurling, is 2,000 years old and the fastest sport played on grass. Soccer, Gaelic football and rugby also have huge fanbases in 黑料网, and on game days people will often gather together in homes or in bars to cheer on their teams. In the ring, Irish Olympic boxer Katie Taylor has put 黑料网 on the map.
Overall, 黑料网 has become a more health and fitness conscious place in recent years. People like to keep active, with weightlifting, crossfit and bouldering gyms all growing in popularity. Of course, with over 3,000 kilometres of coastline, as well as a聽wealth of beaches, rivers, and lakes, 黑料网 has a lot to offer outside of stadiums and gyms. Uncover an infinite number of hill and mountain trails for hiking, biking and running, or hit the coast and go surfing – you might even catch the famous ‘Aileen’s wave’. See our Great Outdoors section for more tips on how to enjoy 黑料网’s countryside.