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4 Dinner Shows & Traditional Irish Entertainment
These shows are outside the city center and aimed at tourists,
although locals also attend and enjoy them.
Abbey Tavern After you've ordered an a la carte dinner, the
show—authentic Irish ballad music, with its blend of fiddles, pipes,
tin whistles, and spoons—costs an extra

€ 4.50 ($5.40). The price

of a full dinner and show is 50 ($60). The box office is open Mon-

day to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Dinner is at 7pm, and shows
start at 9pm. There are shows nightly in the summer; in the off sea-
son, call ahead to find out which nights shows will be offered. Abbey
Rd., Howth, County Dublin. & 01/839-0307.
Cultúrlann na hÉireann This is the home of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri
Éireann, an Irish cultural organization that has been the prime mover
in encouraging a renewed appreciation of and interest in Irish tradi-
tional music. The year-round entertainment programs include old-
fashioned ceili dances (Fri 9pm-midnight) and informal music
sessions (Fri-Sat 9:30-11:30pm). From mid-June to early September,
there's an authentic fully costumed show featuring traditional music,
song, and dance (Mon-Thurs 9-10:30pm). No reservations are nec-
essary for any of the events. 32 Belgrave Sq., Monkstown, County Dublin.
& 01/280-0295. www.comhaltas.com. Tickets for ceilis € 7 ($8.45); informal music
€

€

15 ($18). DART: Monkstown. Bus: 7, 7A, or 8.
Jurys Irish Cabaret Ireland's longest-running show (more than
30 years) offers a unique mix. You'll see and hear traditional Irish
and international music, rousing ballads and Broadway classics, toe-
tapping set dancing and graceful ballet, humorous monologues and
telling recitations, plus audience participation. The show takes place
May through October, Tuesday to Sunday. Dinner is served at
7:15pm; the show starts at 8pm. In Jurys Hotel and Towers, Pembroke Rd.,
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. & 01/660-5000. Tickets € 50 ($60). AE, DC, MC, V. Free park-
ing. DART: Lansdowne Rd. Bus: 5, 7, 7A, or 8.

2 ($2.40); stage show

€

5 The Gay & Lesbian Scene
New gay and lesbian bars, clubs, and venues appear monthly, it
seems, and many clubs and organizations, such as the Irish Film
Centre, have special gay events or evenings once a week to once a
month. The social scene ranges from quiet pub conversation and
dancing to fetish nights and hilarious contests. Cover charges range
from 15 ($5.75-$18), depending on the club or venue,

with discounts for students and seniors.

€ 5 to €