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You’re unlikely to encounter that icon of manufactured Irish culture known to the world at large as ‘Riverdance’ in Dublin but there are lots of places where you can watch the authentic, less spectacular version. The city is also developing a contemporary dance scene that incorporates Irish traditions of storytelling; look out for performances by the Irish Modern Dance Theatre, T 01 878 7784, and the Dance Theatre of Ireland, T 01280 3455, in various venues around the city. Visiting international dance groups often perform in Dublin; consult the Event Guide for details . Arlington Hotel, 23-25 Bachelor’s Walk, O’Connell Bridge, T 01 804 9100. Live music and dancing are held nightly in the Knightsbridge Bar. Cultùrlann na hÉireann, 32 Belgrave Sq, Monkstown, T 01 280 0295. Fri 2000 lessons, 2100 dancing. E6.50. A popular place in the suburbs where locals and visitors can learn set dances accompanied by live ceilidh bands. O’Shea’s Merchant, 12 Bridge St Lower, T 01 679 3797. Daily 2100-0030. As soon as the kitchen stops serving, the downstairs bar is cleared for nightly set dancing to live music. Watch or join in. Taylor’s Three Rock, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham, T 01 494 2999, http://www.TaylorsThreeRock.com Daily dinner 1930, dance show 2115. Enjoy dinner followed by a show of traditional Irish dancing and singing in a thatched-roof pub, half an hour’s drive south of the city centre. Advance booking essential.
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