Thursday, June 27, 2013

Hen Party Dublin, Hen party packages, Dublin Hen Party, Hen Party Activities, hen do, hen party accessories, hen party cost

Hen Party Dublin, Hen party packages, Dublin Hen Party, Hen Party Activities, hen do, hen party accessories, hen party cost



Stag and Hen Weekends is Ireland’s Number 1 provider of value for money Stag and Hen Parties across 32 counties of Ireland. Whatever you want, wherever you want it, ask Stag and Hen Weekends. When you pay Stag and Hen Weekends you are paying for your Party Package, rather than paying for a brand name and their costly advertising campaigns. We use only quality accommodation, tried and tested activities and save and secure bars and nite clubs.


When you BOOK your special night with Stag and Hen Weekends you are automatically entered into our FREE draw to Win a Heniversary/Stagiversary, which could mean that you and your friends do it all over again absolutely FREE.

Looking to book your Hen in Dublin, we have some great packages for your Dublin Hen Party. Or you can create your own Dublin Hen Weekend by choosing any of our top Hen activities in Dublin.

Dublin is a great location to celebrate your Hen Party, head to Temple Bar where you will find many pubs, restaurants and clubs not to mention many more stag and hen parties out enjoying Dublin’s nightlife.





Hen Party Packages

Accommodation – FROM €40.00pp*

Our standard HEN PARTY PACKAGE includes the following:
. Enjoy 1 or 2 nights in our Dublin city centre accommodation
. Including full Irish breakfast each morning
. Free shot in Ned Keenan’s Bar

Live music every Thurs / Fri / Sat night in Ned Keenan’s Bar.

The bar also includes juke box, pool table, dart board, Television – all allowing
patrons to have a fun filled evening.

*Rate are subject to availability





Evening Meal - €15.00pp

We can also arrange a sumptuous 2 course evening meal in a stunning city centre bar which also has live music every weekend.

Nightclub
We can also arrange VIP entry into Club M a city centre Nightclub (Skip Q entry before 11.30, Reserved tables, 1 free bottle of prosecco).

Activities
Add any of the following activities to the above package to make it a truly memorable hen party
Cocktail Making - €30.00 per person

Each guest gets a shot on arrival to the cocktail making class….just to get everyone in the party mood! You can then choose a cocktail of choice from the extensive cocktail

list to enjoy during the lesson. Each guest then decides which cocktail they would like to learn how to make and is brought behind the bar and shown how to make it. Our bar tenders are extremely interactive and will make sure everyone has the craic!





Dance Class - €22.00 per person
The ultimate in Hen Party Dance Fun! Choose from any of these dance styles (Pole
Dance, Burlesque, Belly Dance, Can Can, Irish Dance, Hula Hoop) or learn a dance routine to the bride’s favourite song and wow the guests at the wedding by performing it as a group, the dance instructor will choreograph a routine especially for your group.





Ann Summers Party - €15.00 per person
This premium package includes a two hour Ann Summers party on a night of your  choice. Hosted by a local Ann Summers professional, each participant will receive a complimentary €10 voucher against any Ann Summers products which can be purchased at the party. Games, fun, gifts throughout the night for the bride Greyhound Racing - €25.00 per person (min 10 people).

This is a night you will not forget, it is highly recommended for Hen Parties as all the fun is under one roof. Admission & Race Programme including:

. Finger Food Platter
. House Cocktail
. Race named after bride-to-be (subject to availability)
. €1.00 Tote Betting Voucher
. Reserved Area for Group





Nude Painting - €40.00 per person (min 10 people)
It is best to keep this as a surprise activity as it always works best that way.
This is approx. a 2 hour class, where you will paint a male model. While everyone is
applying the background to their canvas the male model will strip off (The guys are
not strippers so they don’t intimidate anyone). This is when you get the giggles and
laughter, as some will be unawares and look up when they hear others laughing… it’s a great ice breaker!!…. There is also a special painting for the bride, as a memento of the hen party.





Make-up Lesson - €20.00 per person (min 7 people)
The make-up artist will come to your hotel and help get your night off to a great start
by beautifying you all with the latest makeup application techniques and finishing off
with some false eyelashes so you will all be looking gorgeously glamorous in the   photos!





Treasure Hunt - €30.00 per person (min 10 people)
Our Treasure hunts are customised to you in that we include photos of the bride and
questions on her as part of the challenge. The hunt takes approx. 2 hours, in order for us to plan your very own Hen Hunt, we will need a couple of things from you to make it as memorable and enjoyable as possible (Approx. 16-20 photos of the
Bride - No bigger than 2OOKB, A few short & sweet funny stories about the bride, the name of the Bride).





Welcome to Ireland’s number one hen party and hen night organiser. We are here to help you plan a great hen do or hen weekend, and insure you have a hassle free fun weekend.


We can arrange a hen party for every kind of budget. We will find you the best available accommodation for your group that will be conveniently located close to bars and nightclubs. We will look after all the details for your hen party from booking hotel accommodation to arranging relaxing pamper hen weekend activities to guaranteed VIP nightclub entry.

Looking to book your Hen in Dublin, we have some great packages for your Dublin Hen Party. Or you can create your own Dublin Hen Weekend by choosing any of our top Hen activities in Dublin.

Dublin is a great location to celebrate your Hen Party, head to Temple Bar where you will find many pubs, restaurants and clubs not to mention many more stag and hen parties out enjoying Dublin’s nightlife.

Looking to book a Galway Hen Party, we have some great packages for your Galway Hen Do. Not sure what you would like to do we can help you with some great hen party ideas in Galway. We can also create a tailor made Hen Weekend in Galway for your group; simply choose from any of our top Hen Party Activities.

Galway City remains one of the most popular Hen Party destinations in Ireland. There is an abundance of great pubs, restaurants and clubs all located close to Eyre Square, not to mention many more hen and stag parties out enjoying Galway’s nightlife.





Select one of our great packages or create your own, see our full list of hen party activities available in Galway.

Looking to book a Kilkenny Hen Party, we have some great packages for your Kilkenny Hen Do. Not sure what you would like to do we can help you with some great hen party ideas in Kilkenny. We can also create a tailor made Hen Weekend in Kilkenny for your group; simply choose from any of our top Hen Party Activities.

Kilkenny is a top location to celebrate your Hen Party. There is an abundance of great pubs, restaurants and late bars all within walking distance to each other. You are guaranteed to meet many more hen parties & stag parties enjoying the nightlife in Kilkenny.

Select one of our great packages or create your own, see our full list of hen party activities available in Kilkenny.





All you have to do is select where you would like your hen party to take place, see our list of hen party locations. Have a look at the great hen party packages we have to offer which include a wide range of hen party activities.

We can also create a tailor made package to suit your needs. Not sure what you would like to do, we can help you with some great hen party ideas and help design your own personal package.

Stag Party
Book your Stag Weekend or Hen Weekend with us today and we will provide you with the best Stag Party or Hen Party at a great price. We are Ireland’s number one party organiser; we have been organising quality parties for over 5 years. We are here to help you plan a great party and insure you have a hassle free, fun and memorable event.

We have created a wide range of party packages for you to choose from in many top locations. You can also create a tailor made package to suit your own needs. We have Teamed up with Globetrotters Tourist Hostel and Ned Keenan’s Pub in Dublin to create a unique budget package for Stag and Hen Parties in Dublin.





Looking to book a Galway Stag Party, we have some great packages for your Galway Stag Do. Not sure what you would like to do we can help you with some great stag ideas in Galway. We can also create a tailor made Stag Weekend in Galway for your group; simply choose from any of our top Stag Party Activities.

Galway City remains one of the most popular Stag Party destinations in Ireland. There is an abundance of great pubs, restaurants and clubs all located close to Eyre Square, not to mention many more hen and stag parties out enjoying Galway’s nightlife.

Looking to book your Stag Party in Cork, we have some great packages for your Cork Stag Party. Or you can create your own Cork Stag Weekend by choosing any of our top Stag Party activities in Cork.





Cork has become very accessible in the last couple of years, with improved bus and train services. Also with the airport so close to the city and cheap flights arriving from the Ireland & UK everyday makes Cork the ideal location for your Stag Party.

Select one of our great packages or create your own, see our full list of stag party activities available in Cork.

Globetrotters Hostel is an award winning hostel located in Dublin city centre that openly welcome hens & stags. Our motto, “spend less on accommodation, spend more on entertainment”.





Globetrotters Hostel offers fantastic budget accommodation for Stag and Hen Parties; you can have exclusive use of specially designed dorms for your special event. Globetrotters Hostel has been home to Stag and Hen Parties in Dublin for many years, their professional staff know a thing or two about planning the perfect Hen and Stag Party guaranteeing a fantastic night or weekend no matter what the group size.

You may use their specially designed dorms exclusively for your special event, Globetrotters can arrange some food for your group before you go out on the town, you may drink and socialise in your dorm. All of which means you have more time and money to spend on your groups entertainment.






Globetrotters Hostel has teamed up with stagandhenweekends.ie in order that you can access a wide range of party activities which include free nightclub entry, reserved seating, dance class, go karting, paintball and much more. Simply tell us what you need and we will arrange it for you at the best prices available.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Dublin whats on, Christmas Special, The Irish House Party, FREE tickets, Christmas dinner, Christmas ceili, irish dancing, Christmas party, Christmas draw

Dublin whats on, Christmas Special, The Irish House Party, FREE tickets, Christmas dinner, Christmas ceili, irish dancing, Christmas party, Christmas draw
The Irish House Party is offering 4 FREE tickets for their spectacular Christmas Ceili, Dinner and Show, what an unbelievable recession beating Christmas making special. The Irish House Party at 19 Francis Street, Dublin, is Ireland’s leading traditional Irish session venue with Ireland’s leading musicians, singers and dancers performing shows that are unequalled anywhere else in Ireland or further afield.


This is your chance to join The Irish House Party for their Christmas spectacular, the 4 FREE tickets include a sit down Christmas dinner in the tastefully decorated Irish House Party pub and restaurant at 19 Francis Street Dublin, followed by a short walk across the street to the fantastic Tivoli Theatre where you will enjoy the greatest traditional Irish session ever. When you have been blown away by the music and the crack in the Tivoli you can return to the Irish House Party bar to enjoy the music of good old fashioned foot stamping pub session with Ireland’s greatest musicians, singers and dancers. This is a session you won’t want to leave and a traditional Christmas you will not forget.



Meet Gerry, Declan and all the Irish House Party team, chat about Irish culture and tradition, the Irish House Party team are world class performers, but down to earth people, who want you not only to enjoy Irish culture and tradition but to share their knowledge of music and culture so that your experience is one of learning as well as enjoyment.
You can see The Irish House Party Christmas dinner and show on their website and you can view the Tivoli Theatre with their fantastic Christmas Panto, Snow White, also advertised.
To enter this draw for 4 FREE Tickets to The Irish House Party Christmas Ceili, dinner and show, simply LIKE Dublin Hotel News   on Facebook. All of the LIKES on Dublin Hotel News will be entered into an open and FREE draw, 4 FREE tickets for the Christmas Ceili, dinner and show, remember the tickets may only be used on Saturday the 15th December 2012 or Friday the 21st of December 2012, the tickets cannot be exchanged for money, or any other product or service, if you do not take up the offer as presented then the tickets are void.
The Irish House Party Dublin Ireland Review 2012


For those of us who were reared on the finest of Irish traditional music, dance and folklore there can be nothing more disappointing than the often ‘plastic’ portrayal of those fine traditions by commercially centred enterprises to pander to a less than patriotic version of our traditions and nationhood. However, that is all about to change, and for the good.
Often, as I have reviewed the hospitality industry in Ireland, I have been pained by scratchy CD representations of Irish music, I have been unhappy to watch tired Irish dancers ‘perform’ their third ‘tourist’ show of the day. Finally, there is Celtic light at the end of the dark tunnel of gross commercialism.
On Thursday the 20th of September 2012, The Irish House Party nestled at 19 Francis Street, Christchurch, Dublin and twinned with the Tivoli Theatre, launched the revival of traditional Irish music and dance in all its glory. Gone are the big blasts and fads of the Riverdance era and its substitutes, and returned are the soft furnishings, and cosy surrounds of a Traditional Irish House Party.
The launch of the Irish House Party kicked off with a food and drink reception in the newly refurbished Irish House Party bar and restaurant at No. 19 Francis Street, Christ Church, Dublin 8. Parking is available both at the Tivoli Theatre Car Park in Francis Street, and on-street parking is also available (FREE after 7pm).
The Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant have been renovated to a high standard and presenting guests with an ambiance that is both welcoming and traditional, in the finest sense of the word traditional, the glowing charm of soft tones and traditional furnishings make the Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant a unique home from home experience. The Irish House Party staff are professional, courteous and offer all that is so often lost in our once famous Cead Mile Failte.
Unlike the often stand offish performers one fines at large commercially driven venues, at The Irish House Party, Ireland’s champion musicians and performers casually introduce themselves around the tables and sit for some banter if so invited to do so. The Irish House Party presents as one thing above all else, a labour of love, it is clear that this is a partnership born out of love for all things Irish, a passion to wrestle Irish culture and tradition back from the grasp of brute commercialism.
As dozens of guests filled out the restaurant on the first floor, the air filled with an aroma of traditional Irish food, Dublin Coddle tickled at the nostrils, as beef and Guinness stew titillated the very soul of all gathered. The food was of the highest standard and would have sat easily on the menu of Dublin’s finest Restaurants. While this was a night of all things Irish, the wine connoisseur was not to be disappointed, with Findlater (wine supplier of choice) providing such suburb choices as Tocornal Sauvignon Blanc and Tocornal Cabernet Sauvignon, just to mention two.
And what would an Irish night be without Murphy’s Irish Stout, Murphy’s Red Ale, Beamish Irish Stout and so forth, all of which combined to make a great meal, a world class experience.
Following food, drink and banter in the Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant, it was time for the 8.30pm show in the Tivoli Theatre. Many will know the Tivoli Theatre for its long service to theatre and music in Ireland. As I walked along the tunnel entrance, I was moved by the diligence of the Tivoli owners to maintain nostalgia with what was clearly a ground breaking partnership between the Irish House Party and the Tivoli Theatre. Once inside the Tivoli, the bar area is nicely set out with traditional seating and a home from home atmosphere, again, staff are both helpful and courteous.
The real surprise comes when one steps through the curtain as it where, and enters what at first glance appears to be someone’s sitting room, that has allowed, friends and neighbours to drop in for a session. The stage replicates a traditional Irish sitting room, with pine dresser and couches setting the scene.
The main body of guests are seated directly in front of the stage, the stage meets guests at head height while seated, making the guest feel as though they are part of a traditional Irish session rather than part of a concert audience. The line-up of musicians and dancers is a ‘Who's Who’ list of the best Ireland has to offer. The casual stage setting makes the audience feel relaxed and at home, the banter, folklore and organic conversation between the session musicians and dancers adds an authenticity rarely if ever seen in modern representations of the Irish traditional session.
Soon the Theatre echoed with the haunting sounds of hundreds of years of all that is good about Irish Culture and Tradition, music and song were not only played but explained, instruments were not a mystery but visualisations used to explain their time and place in our long rich history. Three hundred year old tunes, that made Leonardo De Caprio and Kate Winslet famous in the great epic Titanic, captured the hand and foot stamping mood of the guests gathered, Bono and U2 echoed from the traditional instruments as easily as the lyrics written by 1916 Patriot and Irish hero Padraig Pearse. A straw poll was taken before the bouzouki and its player told a strange story about a well-meaning rugby player, and this was followed by Gerry telling a story in song, about a yellow haired girl, who may not have been all that she first appeared.
This session with the Irish House Party was as much about music appreciation as it was about concert and performance; time was taken to explain the instruments, the songs, the dance and the music. The dancers stepped up from the couch causally and periodically, to perform what can only be described as dancing Gymnastics, the dancers reminded the audience, that one does not have to be on a big stage with multi-million Euro backing sets to perform and transcend the very essence of Irish Dance.
Following rapturous applause from the guests gathered, many from America, New Zealand, our own Fair City and other parts of the world it was time to return to the Irish House Party Bar where yet more musicians had gathered to beat out a crescendo of tunes that seen even the most restrained, foot-tapping, hand clapping and singing along with the memories stoked by a timeless echo of ancient tradition.
The Irish House Party has returned Irish music, dance and culture to its true home, that is home is built from the passion and the love of the few, to be shared with the many. The Irish House Party, above all else offers guests a truly traditional experience, that experience is captured in the ambiance, the food, the service, the passion, and most importantly a true Cead Mile Failte has been returned to the Irish session by world class musicians and dancers.

Tivoli Theatre Panto 2012/2013

Snow White and the Adventures of Sammy Sausages BOOK DIRECT
“Fantastic” “What a treat for the family” “Better than ever expected” “Mammy can we come back again”……
Just some of the parting comments of last year’s visitors to The Tivoli Theatre Snow White Panto last year, and no matter how mature we get, we still get a real buzz out of the traditional Christmas Panto at The Tivoli Theatre…..so much has changed in our world……yet the one constant is our Christmas traditions…..thanks to The Tivoli Theatre the next generation can carry on the annual pilgrimage to worship theatrical Gods such as Sammy Sausages AKA Alan Hughes and Goddesses such as the world famous Niamh Kavanagh as the Good Queen.
After his fantastic performance in Snow White last year, Alan Hughes returns to The Tivoli Theatre, Dublin, as the lovable Sammy Sausages ... Whatever you do, don't miss this fun-packed Tivoli family pantomime 2012.
One might ask if there is no end to the talent and vision of those associated with The Tivoli Theatre as only a couple of weeks ago The Tivoli teamed up with The Irish House Party to bring a new dynamic to the world of traditional Irish music and dancing.
This year’s Christmas Panto at The Tivoli Theatre is already being billed as the best show in town by those who love theatre and the annual serving of all that is great about the traditional Christmas Panto in Dublin. Starring Alan Hughes as the lovable Sammy Sausages, Brian Dowling as Bridie the Mirror, Niamh Kavanagh as the Good Queen and Niall Sheehy, finalist in ITV’s Superstar, this is one Panto not to be missed!
12 December 2012 – 12 January 2013
TICKETS: €21.50 (Preview) / €100 for Family Ticket (2 x Adults & 2 x Children) / €29.50 Adults & Children
BOXOFFICE: 01 454 4472 (No Booking Fees Apply)
Limited number of Family Tickets available per performance
The Tivoli Theatre, 135-138 Francis Street, Dublin 8, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 (1) 454 4472/Email: info@tivoli.ie




Sunday, November 18, 2012

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hen party, stag party, spa hotel deals, special offers, best rates, cheap hotels, short break offers, win spa weekend, golf and spa specials

It you've got to organise a hen night, fear not - there are plenty of options from murder mystery evenings to farm bootcamps.

So your best friend is getting married and has appointed you chief bridesmaid. Congratulations. It’s now officially your job to listen to the endless details, wear the unflattering dress and, worst of all, organise the hen night.

A poison chalice if ever there was one – what if nobody comes? What if everybody comes but nobody enjoys themselves? What if no one wants to totter round Temple Bar in an L-plate all night?

Relax. The good news is that, after years of telling us they didn’t want noisy hen dos lowering the tone, Ireland’s hoteliers are falling over their stilettos trying to attract them. What’s more, there are now loads of hen-oriented activities that you can combine a hotel stay with, to ensure everybody has a good time.

At the White Lady Hotel stagandhenweekends.ie in Kinsale, they gave one of their store rooms a makeover and devoted it to hen parties. Now known as The Powder Room, it’s a suitably girly space which hens can use as base camp for a range of different activity packages.

Hens often, for example, use it to book a make-up class, before heading into the nightclub next door where management reserve the VIP section for the group.

Another option is a Murder Mystery Ireland stagandhenweekends.ie hen event. Apparently, dead bodies are a guaranteed way to break the ice between friends and future family, no matter how frosty the initial relations.

Based in Mayo, the MMI team operates nationwide and provides costumes to ensure everyone is safely in character before the backstabbing starts, with a facilitator laid on to ensure any blood on the carpet is fake.

For something a little more sedate, how about a pottery session? With marriage on the way, it’s only a matter of time before plates get thrown, so start by throwing them on a potter’s wheel.

At The Pottery Experience stagandhenweekends.ie in Portmarnock, Co Dublin, hens produce personalised tableware for the bride and groom, which makes for a nice memento.

Everyone gets to either decorate a breakfast or dinner set, or design and decorate a commemorative platter. Bring your own food and drink and make a night of it. The Pottery Shed stagandhenweekends.ie offers a similar service in Kilkenny.

In Galway, hen parties are a speciality of Dance Divas stagandhenweekends.ie, a studio in Dominick Street. Choose a style of dancing – anything from Michael Jackson’s Thriller zombies to 1950s Grease style – don the costumes, learn the moves and have your picture taken afterwards on the specially dressed set. The additional bonus here is that you’ll all have a great new dance routine for the wedding.

The Strand Hotel stagandhenweekends.ie in Limerick has residential hen packages with a mix of cocktails, clubbing or discounted hair and beauty treatments to choose from.

Then, depending on what you prefer, the hotel can also organise, for a supplement, hen activities such as a roller disco session, private dance lessons, make-up sessions and even a nude art class. Just to be clear, the hens keep their kit on, the model guy doesn’t.

If it’s more practical help your bride is in need of, check out An Grianan, in Termonfeckin, Co Louth, headquarters of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) Bootcamp, as seen on RTÉ. The D Hotel stagandhenweekends.ie in nearby Drogheda has special discounted rates for group bookings headed for the ICA.

Finally, how about a hen party in a place where there really are hens? Causey Farm stagandhenweekends.ie, in Meath, attracts brides-to-be and their buddies to find out how to chase chooks, milk cows and catch banbhs.

There’s art too, as guests are encouraged to paint their life stories on the walls of barns. And there’s a spa element – in that hens are led to a strip of bog, told to take off their tights or socks and walk, barefoot, through it, for a pedicure like no other.

Causey’s owners can arrange accommodation packages with local hotels, leaving hens free to address practical skills such as how to bake soda bread, play the bodhrán and dance jigs, possibly all at the same time.

On-farm fun is guaranteed and you’ll all be BFFs, like, forever.

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