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Abbey Theatre
Despite recurring financial problems, Ireland’s prestigious
national theatre still manages to stage compelling drama,
such as An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde (see p92).
The 3Arena
Built in 1878 as a goods depot for
the Great Southern and Western
Railway Company, the 3Arena
(formerly known as the O2 or Point
Depot) is Ireland’s top music venue. It
offers perfect sightlines and crystal-
clear acoustics that make every
performance here special (see p116).
see inset
map below
Southwest
Dublin
Southeast
Dublin
McDaid’s
Playwright Brendan Behan (see p26)
downed many a pint in this pub, which
dates from 1779. Though firmly on the
tourist trail, McDaid’s retains its bohemian
charm, and bars upstairs and downstairs
provide space for a leisurely drink (see p117).
National Concert Hall
As Ireland’s premier music venue, the
National Concert Hall boasts a thrilling
line up of national and international
musicians in a broad range of events from
traditional to opera, classical to jazz and
weekly concerts by resident RTE National
Symphony Orchestra (see p116).
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