Follow the sound of music and you will find yourself at the Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre because it celebrates music in its entirety. The traditional music and culture of Fingal that is often performed here will give you a glimpse of Ireland's rich musical history. Staging a series of events, this center also hosts the annual ‘Scoil Seamus Ennis' held in October.
Opened in 1988, Millbank Theatre is home to the Rush Dramatic Society. This 145-seater theater was completely renovated and refurbished in 2002, thereby further modernizing and upgrading its facilities. Patrons can enjoy theater experience complete with plush chairs, better lighting and acoustics system and a bar area. Apart from staging dramas, Millbank also conducts workshops, classes and art festivals on a regular basis.
Dublin has a lot to offer visitors - picturesque waterfronts, heritage landmarks and cultural hubs. One of the best ways to explore the city is on a bicycle. This is a fun, environmentally friendly option that showcases some of the city's major landmarks up close and personal. Marvel at the Dublin Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Custom House or discover where Bernard Shaw was born as the knowledgeable local guides offer up fascinating tidbits about this beautiful city. The tour takes between two to three hours and covers a distance of 7.5 kilometers (4.6 miles). Tours operate between March and November daily. Visit the website for exact hours and to book a tour. Show up 30 minutes prior to pick up your gear and get briefed on the excursion.
Set within an 18th-century tower, the Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio offers an interesting account of the rich history of radio. The then Taoiseach of Ireland, Seán Lemass, once called the tower and greeted the control with the words "How's the hurdy gurdy?" which lead to curious christening of the museum. Home to an interesting display of ancient transmitting devices, the museum witnessed the first telegraph transmission too. Right from old telegrams and archaic radios to gramophones and other apparatus, Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio covers them all.