A Dark Musical Tour Of Dublin
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Friday 31 October 11:00am
Saturday 01 November 11:00am
Sunday 02 November 11:00am - St. Audoen’s Park
- €15 + 1 Booking Fee
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Irish Folk Music may be most often-celebrated for its ability to whip up the energy at a party, its rebel-rousing, or for its bawdy humour; but there is a dark side to the songs which have helped shape the nation.
On the Dark Musical Tour of Dublin, together with a local balladeer and bonafide raconteur, we’ll explore some of the gory and grisly side of Irish balladry. We’ll sing our way through the streets of Dublin, being regaled by gruesome tales of murderers and resurrection men, quarrelsome lords and fallen soldiers, the ghosts of forlorn lovers, and cruel hanging judges.
Get involved with sea-soaked shanties, murder-ballads, Sean Nós, and more as you lose yourself in some of Dublin’s most beloved songs, as well as some of the city’s lesser-known street ballads.
Let music transport you back in time to traverse the streets of our nation’s capital through the ages, seeing a side of the city you never even knew was there!
| Duration | 2 hours |
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| Doors | Meeting Point at St. Audoen’s Park. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts. |
| Age Suitability | 12+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Latecomers | Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point no later than 10 minutes before the tour is due to start to ensure ease of check-in and a timely departure for our first stop. Latecomers will not be able to catch up with the tour. |
| Warnings | The entire event is outdoors and will go ahead, regardless of weather. Although the tour is suitable for 12+, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. There are some themes which require some parental discretion, such as death, disease, sex and violence. |
| Accessibility | The tour route is roughly 3 kilometres long - every effort has gone in to ensuring the route is accessible to all. More info |
St. Audoen’s Park, 32 Cook St, Merchants Quay, Dublin, 8
The closest Dublin Bus route stops are:
Stop 1999, Cornmarket – Bus Numbers 123, 13, G1, G2.
Stop 2001, High Street – Bus Numbers 123, 13, G1, G2.
Accessibility Information
Ticketing
This is a ticketed event.
Arrival
This tour route is planned in such a way that it is accessible to guests with limited mobility. Some areas are cobbled, but always with some adjoining pavement.
The closest Dublin Bus route stops to the Meeting Point are:
Stop 1999, Cornmarket – Bus Numbers 123, 13, G1, G2.
Stop 2001, High Street – Bus Numbers 123, 13, G1, G2.
Entry
This tour is entirely outdoors. Our meeting point is in an area which is accessible.
Your tour guide will be holding a green umbrella and wearing a name tag.
Space
This route avoid steps and is accessible to all.
Accessible Bathroom / WC
There are no accessible toilets.
Bar
There is no bar at this event.
Performance Space
This tour takes place in the city, on streets, footpaths and in public parks and clearings. Although some areas may have limited seating, we can not guarantee use of these facilities.
Seating
There is no seating available as this is an outdoor event.
Sound
There is no additional sound amplification in use on any of the tours.
Lighting
This tour is entirely outdoors and there are no lighting effects used.
Quieter Room
There is no quiet room available.