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FIND OUT three-day July festival boasts www.bloomsdayfestival.ie played host to stars including The Dubliners, Aslan, some of the hottest names Glasthule Binchy’s work, and that of Joyce, Shaw and many Contact the Tourist Office for details Joseph WHAT’S ON Opera O’Connor Don Baker and Republic of Loose. in hip-hop, R&B, indie and others as you traverse the streets of Dalkey. and dates. +353 (0)1 284 3576, www.purtykitchen.com +353 (0) 1 285 8366, www.dalkeycastle.com LIBRARY VOICES @DLRTOURISM dance. www.longitude.ie MOUNTAINS TO SEA DLR BOOK FESTIVAL First staged in 2008, more than 100 world IRISH AUTHOR COLLECTION 3 This March event attracts thousands class authors have participated to date in MARLAY PARK A comprehensive collection at the LexIcon, of participants. 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DISCOVER CHAPTER AND VERSE WHEN t YOU GO BETWEEN THE LINES IN DUBLIN etre You’ll discover some of Ireland’s richest literary and cultural heritage when you go Between the Lines in Dublin. It is a landscape of story-makers, story-tellers and story-keepers which 50 lacroc Dundrum Dún Laoghaire has inspired multiple Nobel Laureates and many other iconic and contemporary writers. A packed calendar of events and festivals stands testament to the health of this living, Dale breathing literary tradition.Visit one while you’re here — you never know which famous andford 50 illine author, artist, actor or pop star you might catch a glimpse of! It is just part of an incredible cultural experience encompassing archaeological, tepaside 50 architectural, artistic, ecclesiastical, musical and maritime attractions. ilternan Step into the past at Dalkey Castle, step into the future at the Explorium science and hanill sports centre, dance a jig at a gig in the mountains, enjoy some shopping and a show, or lencullen simply savour the Victorian grandeur of Monkstown and Dún Laoghaire. There are a host of free heritage tours and exhibitions to explain what connects the people and places in this unique part of Dublin. They are designed to help visitors uncover chapter and verse about the less well known aspects of our story as you go Between The Lines. Just 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre 5