What’s the story in Dublin this week?

We’ve rounded up five cool things happening this week in Dublin! From the fresh food in Iveagh Garden to the bright mornings in Dun Laoghaire Harbour. The Dublin Buzz finds out the low down on 5 great things!

1. The Taste of Dublin

2. The Dun Laoghaire Record Fair

3. Paolo Nutini at Malahide Castle

4. People’s Art June Exhibition - St Stephen’s Green

5. Footsteps of Leopold Bloom Walking Tour

The Taste Of Dublin

June 15th to 18th - Gates 12pm - Tickets from €17

Taste of Dublin takes place in the Iveagh Gardens each year transforming it into a foodie haven that’s the unmissable highlight of the summer.

With features from Michelin starred chefs to Ireland’s favourite chocolatiers, you are certain to find a stall that tickles your fancy!

The Taste is on over four days, however having worked in the industry, let me tell you, Sunday evening session is when things really get down to business and the craic happens!

Grab your tickets now and be part of the Dublin Foodie scene for the weekend!

The Dun Laoghaire Record Fair - Lexicon Library

Sunday June 18th - 11am - 4pm - Free Entry

Get ready to immerse yourself in a treasure trove of musical delights at the record fair in Dun Laoghaire. Held every three months, this event promises to satisfy the cravings of music enthusiasts and collectors alike. With free entry and a welcoming atmosphere that caters to wheelchair users and families, this is an cool fair you don't want to miss. Especially if, like me, you think there arent many better ways to listen to music than on an old record!

Browse through an impressive selection of vinyl records and CDs, carefully curated to cater to various tastes and preferences. From popular favourites to rare gems, this fair brings together bargains and rarities side by side, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Paolo Nutini - Malahide Castle

Gates 5pm - Tickets €67

For me, Paolo Nutini on a blissful June friday evening, with the sun shining in the castle. Where can you go wrong?

Prepare to be stunned by the soulful melodies and raw emotion of Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini as he takes the stage at Malahide Castle. This highly anticipated (for me) concert promises an unforgettable evening of music that will leave you spellbound.

As a lover of Paolo, this concert holds a special significance for me, I often fondly recall the spine-tingling moment when he performed "Caledonia" live at T in the Park. I watch that back atleast twice a week on youtube and as paolo says “MAGIC”

Malahide Castle provides a majestic backdrop for this Gig. Amidst the incredible vibes and good beer, allow yourself to be immersed in heartfelt lyrics and the power of his voice. From start to finish, this concert promises to be an unforgettable journey through the depths of emotions and the magic of music.

There are a number of tickets left on ticket master, but I doubt many!

People’s Art June Exhibition - St Stephen’s Green

June 16th to 18th - Free

Browse some of Dublin’s finest original paintings between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. just outside the Stephen’s Green Gates.

While there are no prices displayed on the pieces, you can purchase the paintings from the catalogue located at the People’s Art hub. You can rest assure you’re getting a genuine piece as there are no reprints allowed to be displayed!

Finally, we couldn’t approach Bloomsday without honouring the great James Joyce work ‘Ulysses’ and discovering this incredible tour!

Footsteps of Leopold Bloom Walking Tour

Friday June 16th - Start 11am - Tickets €17

Take a unique literary walking tour of 'Ulysses' offered by the James Joyce Centre.

The Lestrygonians episode of 'Ulysses' sees Leopold Bloom make his way through the city centre on his way from Middle Abbey Street to the National Library. As he begins to feel the rumblings of hunger, his thoughts become centred on the social, political cultural and religious significance of food. As he goes on to think, food underlies all relations to the extent that 'peace and war depend on some fellow's digestion'. Bloom's musings on the importance of food are mixed with a commentary on the architecture that surrounds him, emphasising Dublin's position as a colonial city.

Join the James Joyce centre guide as they follow Bloom's exact footsteps faithfully rendered from the novel and discuss these thoughts and observations, focusing on Joyce's effort to bring the unsavoury workings of the body into a work of art and use food as the basis of a political and social commentary.

Some locations on the tour include O'Connell Bridge, Trinity College, the Bank of Ireland, Grafton Street, Davy Byrne's (possibly the most famous pub in literature), and the National Museum.

Tickets are available here from Eventbrite!