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Smaller Concert Venues

If you prefer smaller, more intimate settings, check out the
listings magazines for who's performing at these favorite
venues:
• Temple Bar Music Centre, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 ( & 01/
670-9202)
• Vicar Street, 99 Vicar St., Dublin 8 ( & 01/454-5533; www.
vicarstreet.com)
• Whelans, 25 Wexford St., Dublin 2 ( & 01/478-0766)
• Eamonn Doran's, 3A Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
( & 01/679-9114)
• Club Mono, 26 Wexford St., Dublin 2 ( & 01/475-8555)
• Midnight at the Olympia, 74 Dame St., Dublin 2 ( & 01/
677-7744)

The Peacock In the same building as the Abbey, this 150-seat the-
ater features contemporary plays and experimental works. It books
poetry readings and one-person shows, as well as plays in the Irish
language. Lower Abbey St., Dublin 1. & 01/878-7222. www.abbeytheatre.ie.
Tickets 20 ($12-$24).

CONCERTS
Dublin is a great town for live music. On a given night, you can find
almost anything—rock, pop, jazz, blues, traditional Irish, country,
or folk—so check listings magazines to find out what's on and
where. Music and dance concerts take place in a range of Dublin
venues—theaters, churches, clubs, museums, sports stadiums, cas-
tles, parks, and universities. Again, the online booking site Ticket-
master (www.ticketmaster.ie) is an excellent place to get a quick
look at who's playing where and buy your tickets. While you're
probably more likely to choose your entertainment based on the
performer rather than the venue, these institutions stand out as ven-
ues where most international performers play.
The Helix This massive auditorium at University College Dublin
hosts many concerts throughout the year. The box office is open
Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm. Collins Ave., Glasnevin, Dublin 9.
& 01/700-7077. www.helix.ie. Tickets € 13- € 60 ($16-$75). AE, MC, V.

€ 10- €