Friday, December 9, 2011

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Dublin whats on, Christmas Special, The Irish House Party, FREE tickets, Christmas dinner, Christmas ceili, irish dancing, Christmas party, Christmas draw
The Irish House Party is offering 4 FREE tickets for their spectacular Christmas Ceili, Dinner and Show, what an unbelievable recession beating Christmas making special. The Irish House Party at 19 Francis Street, Dublin, is Ireland’s leading traditional Irish session venue with Ireland’s leading musicians, singers and dancers performing shows that are unequalled anywhere else in Ireland or further afield.


This is your chance to join The Irish House Party for their Christmas spectacular, the 4 FREE tickets include a sit down Christmas dinner in the tastefully decorated Irish House Party pub and restaurant at 19 Francis Street Dublin, followed by a short walk across the street to the fantastic Tivoli Theatre where you will enjoy the greatest traditional Irish session ever. When you have been blown away by the music and the crack in the Tivoli you can return to the Irish House Party bar to enjoy the music of good old fashioned foot stamping pub session with Ireland’s greatest musicians, singers and dancers. This is a session you won’t want to leave and a traditional Christmas you will not forget.


Meet Gerry, Declan and all the Irish House Party team, chat about Irish culture and tradition, the Irish House Party team are world class performers, but down to earth people, who want you not only to enjoy Irish culture and tradition but to share their knowledge of music and culture so that your experience is one of learning as well as enjoyment.
You can see The Irish House Party Christmas dinner and show on their website and you can view the Tivoli Theatre with their fantastic Christmas Panto, Snow White, also advertised.
To enter this draw for 4 FREE Tickets to The Irish House Party Christmas Ceili, dinner and show, simply LIKE Dublin Hotel News   on Facebook. All of the LIKES on Dublin Hotel News will be entered into an open and FREE draw, 4 FREE tickets for the Christmas Ceili, dinner and show, remember the tickets may only be used on Saturday the 15th December 2012 or Friday the 21st of December 2012, the tickets cannot be exchanged for money, or any other product or service, if you do not take up the offer as presented then the tickets are void.
The Irish House Party Dublin Ireland Review 2012


For those of us who were reared on the finest of Irish traditional music, dance and folklore there can be nothing more disappointing than the often ‘plastic’ portrayal of those fine traditions by commercially centred enterprises to pander to a less than patriotic version of our traditions and nationhood. However, that is all about to change, and for the good.
Often, as I have reviewed the hospitality industry in Ireland, I have been pained by scratchy CD representations of Irish music, I have been unhappy to watch tired Irish dancers ‘perform’ their third ‘tourist’ show of the day. Finally, there is Celtic light at the end of the dark tunnel of gross commercialism.
On Thursday the 20th of September 2012, The Irish House Party nestled at 19 Francis Street, Christchurch, Dublin and twinned with the Tivoli Theatre, launched the revival of traditional Irish music and dance in all its glory. Gone are the big blasts and fads of the Riverdance era and its substitutes, and returned are the soft furnishings, and cosy surrounds of a Traditional Irish House Party.
The launch of the Irish House Party kicked off with a food and drink reception in the newly refurbished Irish House Party bar and restaurant at No. 19 Francis Street, Christ Church, Dublin 8. Parking is available both at the Tivoli Theatre Car Park in Francis Street, and on-street parking is also available (FREE after 7pm).
The Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant have been renovated to a high standard and presenting guests with an ambiance that is both welcoming and traditional, in the finest sense of the word traditional, the glowing charm of soft tones and traditional furnishings make the Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant a unique home from home experience. The Irish House Party staff are professional, courteous and offer all that is so often lost in our once famous Cead Mile Failte.
Unlike the often stand offish performers one fines at large commercially driven venues, at The Irish House Party, Ireland’s champion musicians and performers casually introduce themselves around the tables and sit for some banter if so invited to do so. The Irish House Party presents as one thing above all else, a labour of love, it is clear that this is a partnership born out of love for all things Irish, a passion to wrestle Irish culture and tradition back from the grasp of brute commercialism.
As dozens of guests filled out the restaurant on the first floor, the air filled with an aroma of traditional Irish food, Dublin Coddle tickled at the nostrils, as beef and Guinness stew titillated the very soul of all gathered. The food was of the highest standard and would have sat easily on the menu of Dublin’s finest Restaurants. While this was a night of all things Irish, the wine connoisseur was not to be disappointed, with Findlater (wine supplier of choice) providing such suburb choices as Tocornal Sauvignon Blanc and Tocornal Cabernet Sauvignon, just to mention two.
And what would an Irish night be without Murphy’s Irish Stout, Murphy’s Red Ale, Beamish Irish Stout and so forth, all of which combined to make a great meal, a world class experience.
Following food, drink and banter in the Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant, it was time for the 8.30pm show in the Tivoli Theatre. Many will know the Tivoli Theatre for its long service to theatre and music in Ireland. As I walked along the tunnel entrance, I was moved by the diligence of the Tivoli owners to maintain nostalgia with what was clearly a ground breaking partnership between the Irish House Party and the Tivoli Theatre. Once inside the Tivoli, the bar area is nicely set out with traditional seating and a home from home atmosphere, again, staff are both helpful and courteous.
The real surprise comes when one steps through the curtain as it where, and enters what at first glance appears to be someone’s sitting room, that has allowed, friends and neighbours to drop in for a session. The stage replicates a traditional Irish sitting room, with pine dresser and couches setting the scene.
The main body of guests are seated directly in front of the stage, the stage meets guests at head height while seated, making the guest feel as though they are part of a traditional Irish session rather than part of a concert audience. The line-up of musicians and dancers is a ‘Who's Who’ list of the best Ireland has to offer. The casual stage setting makes the audience feel relaxed and at home, the banter, folklore and organic conversation between the session musicians and dancers adds an authenticity rarely if ever seen in modern representations of the Irish traditional session.
Soon the Theatre echoed with the haunting sounds of hundreds of years of all that is good about Irish Culture and Tradition, music and song were not only played but explained, instruments were not a mystery but visualisations used to explain their time and place in our long rich history. Three hundred year old tunes, that made Leonardo De Caprio and Kate Winslet famous in the great epic Titanic, captured the hand and foot stamping mood of the guests gathered, Bono and U2 echoed from the traditional instruments as easily as the lyrics written by 1916 Patriot and Irish hero Padraig Pearse. A straw poll was taken before the bouzouki and its player told a strange story about a well-meaning rugby player, and this was followed by Gerry telling a story in song, about a yellow haired girl, who may not have been all that she first appeared.
This session with the Irish House Party was as much about music appreciation as it was about concert and performance; time was taken to explain the instruments, the songs, the dance and the music. The dancers stepped up from the couch causally and periodically, to perform what can only be described as dancing Gymnastics, the dancers reminded the audience, that one does not have to be on a big stage with multi-million Euro backing sets to perform and transcend the very essence of Irish Dance.
Following rapturous applause from the guests gathered, many from America, New Zealand, our own Fair City and other parts of the world it was time to return to the Irish House Party Bar where yet more musicians had gathered to beat out a crescendo of tunes that seen even the most restrained, foot-tapping, hand clapping and singing along with the memories stoked by a timeless echo of ancient tradition.
The Irish House Party has returned Irish music, dance and culture to its true home, that is home is built from the passion and the love of the few, to be shared with the many. The Irish House Party, above all else offers guests a truly traditional experience, that experience is captured in the ambiance, the food, the service, the passion, and most importantly a true Cead Mile Failte has been returned to the Irish session by world class musicians and dancers.
Tivoli Theatre Panto 2012/2013

Snow White and the Adventures of Sammy Sausages BOOK DIRECT
“Fantastic” “What a treat for the family” “Better than ever expected” “Mammy can we come back again”……
Just some of the parting comments of last year’s visitors to The Tivoli Theatre Snow White Panto last year, and no matter how mature we get, we still get a real buzz out of the traditional Christmas Panto at The Tivoli Theatre…..so much has changed in our world……yet the one constant is our Christmas traditions…..thanks to The Tivoli Theatre the next generation can carry on the annual pilgrimage to worship theatrical Gods such as Sammy Sausages AKA Alan Hughes and Goddesses such as the world famous Niamh Kavanagh as the Good Queen.
After his fantastic performance in Snow White last year, Alan Hughes returns to The Tivoli Theatre, Dublin, as the lovable Sammy Sausages ... Whatever you do, don't miss this fun-packed Tivoli family pantomime 2012.
One might ask if there is no end to the talent and vision of those associated with The Tivoli Theatre as only a couple of weeks ago The Tivoli teamed up with The Irish House Party to bring a new dynamic to the world of traditional Irish music and dancing.
This year’s Christmas Panto at The Tivoli Theatre is already being billed as the best show in town by those who love theatre and the annual serving of all that is great about the traditional Christmas Panto in Dublin. Starring Alan Hughes as the lovable Sammy Sausages, Brian Dowling as Bridie the Mirror, Niamh Kavanagh as the Good Queen and Niall Sheehy, finalist in ITV’s Superstar, this is one Panto not to be missed!
12 December 2012 – 12 January 2013
TICKETS: €21.50 (Preview) / €100 for Family Ticket (2 x Adults & 2 x Children) / €29.50 Adults & Children
BOXOFFICE: 01 454 4472 (No Booking Fees Apply)
Limited number of Family Tickets available per performance
The Tivoli Theatre, 135-138 Francis Street, Dublin 8, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 (1) 454 4472/Email: info@tivoli.ie





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Enjoy Northern Ireland’s culture and history by visiting Queens University, Belfast City Hall, the Northern Ireland Assembly or the historic Linenhall Library.
For social living, Belfast has it all, restaurants, traditional pubs, nite clubs and venues such as the Odyssey Arena and Waterfront Hall where world class entertainment comes alive.
Whether you like traditional Irish music, live theatre or you just like to learn about the rich history of fine European cities, you will love all that there is to do in this beautiful Northern Irish city.

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On Great Victoria Street, beside the Grand Opera House, the luxury Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast offers boutique bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. There is a chic restaurant and modern cocktail bar.
Next to The Waterfront Hall convention centre, Hilton Belfast has a fitness room and a modern bar and restaurant. Overlooking the River Lagan, Belfast’s vibrant city centre is under a mile away.
With views over the Black Mountains, these luxurious apartments offer free secure parking and free Wi-Fi. The city centre, along with bus and rail stations, is close by.
In Belfast’s vibrant Gasworks district, the 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel Belfast features a stylish restaurant and cocktail bar. The spacious rooms offer free internet and air conditioning.
In the very centre of Belfast, this Ibis hotel offers modern rooms with satellite TV, 5 minutes’ walk away from Belfast’s nightlife and bars.
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Ibis Belfast Queens Quarter hotel provides contemporary, good value rooms, near Belfast City Centre and Queens University. There is excellent access to local rail and bus links.
In the picturesque Lagan Valley Park, this 4-star hotel has a pool, a gym and free parking. Belfast city centre is a 10-minute drive away.
Located in Belfast’s city centre, this Premier Inn offers modern accommodation less than 5 minutes’ walk from Ulster Hall, a concert venue.
In the heart of Belfast’s city centre, this 4-star hotel is next to Great Victoria Street Railway Station. Guests can enjoy luxurious rooms and dining in the contemporary bistro.
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The award-winning Malone Lodge Hotel and Apartments is a boutique Victorian townhouse hotel.
In the centre of Belfast’s lively Queen's Quarter, this modern hotel offers stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs and free on-site parking. The restaurants of Botanic Avenue are close by.
In Belfast city centre, Holiday Inn Belfast has a stylish restaurant, a modern fitness centre and a beauty salon. The 4-star hotel is a 10-minute drive from Belfast City Airport.
In the heart of Belfast city centre, Park Inn by Radisson Belfast is close to the Golden Mile and the bars, restaurants, cafés and shops. Castle Court Shopping Centre is a 10-minute walk away.
Wellington Park Hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from both Queens University and the Ulster Museum. The hotel features a traditional restaurant, cosy bar and free Wi-Fi.
The Ramada Encore Belfast is located in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter and within 15 minutes' walk of The Odyssey Arena, Titanic Quarter and local bars and shops.
The Malone Lodge Apartments are located in Belfast’s University Quarter, a 5-minute walk from the Botanic Gardens.
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Balmoral Hotel, Belfast is situated 5 minutes’ drive from the city centre and situated at the junction of the M1 motorway. Free private parking is possible on site. There is 1 person looking at this hotel.
This refurbished 19th-century Victorian building is located in central Belfast. It offers comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation 4 miles from George Best Belfast City Airport.
Lansdowne Hotel is 3 miles (4.8 km) from Belfast city centre. It is at the foot of Cave Hill on the Antrim Road, with spectacular views over Belfast Lough.
All Seasons is a Victorian property offering bed and breakfast accommodation, a 10-minute drive from Belfast city centre. Parking and Wi-Fi are free and the reception is open 24/7.
This fine period property offers modern facilities in the leafy Queens' University Quarter. It is ideally located for the university, the Ulster Museum and Botanic Gardens.
A 15-minute walk from Belfast city centre and less than 5 miles from George Best City Airport, Springfield offers bed and breakfast accommodation with free Wi-Fi.
Set in an elegant 19th-century building, the Bienvenue Guesthouse is 10 minutes’ walk from Belfast’s Botanic Gardens and Windsor Park. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and free off-street parking.
Located in the bohemian Queen’s Quarter of Belfast, a mere 10-minute walk from the city centre, Tara Lodge offers 28 contemporary style bedrooms with warm and genuine hospitality.
In a quiet area of North Belfast, Orchid House Apartments offer stylish, serviced accommodation with free Wi-Fi. The apartments are just a 5-minute drive from the Fortwilliam Golf Club.
Overlooking the gardens of Stormont Castle, in the leafy suburbs of Belfast, this luxurious 4-star hotel has a fitness centre and a bistro restaurant. There is free parking and a 24-hour front desk.
Set in a suburban Victorian townhouse just 15 minutes’ walk from Belfast’s Lyric Theatre, the 4-star Avenue House has rooms with a 32-inch LCD TV and DVD player.
This 18th-century Victorian guest house offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the leafy suburbs of Belfast. It is 25 minutes’ walk from the city centre, and offers free Wi-Fi.
Just 10 minutes from Belfast’s vibrant city centre, The Beechlawn House Hotel offers large, colourful bedrooms with 24-hour room service.
This top-class bed and breakfast in Belfast has been recommended for a long time by famous travel guides.
Madison’s is a boutique-style hotel with an award-winning restaurant, cafe bar and nightclub. It is 300 metres from Belfast city centre and a short walk from The Waterfront Hall.
Situated in Windsor Park, these 5-star self-catering apartments have free Wi-Fi, on a peaceful tree-lined avenue in the university area of Belfast. Rail and bus links are within walking distance.
Windermere Guest House is a 19th-century Victorian bed and breakfast situated a 10-minute walk from Belfast town centre. It has free parking and free Wi-Fi.
Famous for its chef’s fantastic Ulster Breakfast, Maranatha sits on the busy Ravenhill Road, two miles from the city centre and a short drive from the George Best City airport.
Located in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast, this Premier Inn is located across from the Odyssey Arena and Pavilion. George Best City Airport and Belfast city centre are within 1.5 miles.
In the heart of the city, this beautifully converted Victorian warehouse is now a stylish and luxurious 4-star hotel, mixing period features with modern boutique style.
Greenmount Bed and Breakfast is situated alongside the M1, just 10 minutes' drive from central Belfast. It has free on-site private parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
Premier Inn Belfast City Centre (Cathedral Quarter) is situated in the heart of the city centre.
The boutique-style Benedicts is on Belfast's vibrant Golden Mile and has a very popular music bar, a restaurant and excellent, stylish rooms.
Somerton House is 2 miles from Belfast Ferry Port and 3 miles from the city centre. It offers home-cooked breakfasts, free parking and rooms with flat-screen TVs and DVD players.
The 5-star Merchant Hotel is in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast's city centre. It offers luxurious air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a spa, and a rooftop gymnasium and hot tub.
This Victorian house offers bed and breakfast accommodation, 2 miles from Belfast city centre. It combines modern and traditional features, and has rooms decorated with art from around the world.
In the heart of the city centre, the Belfast City Apartment are just 1 minutes' walk from the bars and restaurants on Belfast's Golden Mile.
Ten Square is situated in Belfast city centre and features its own steakhouse restaurant and bar, which offers free evening entertainment.
In the heart of Belfast city centre, Belfast Self Catering Apartment is a 5-star apartment situated just 100 metres from the bars and restaurants of Belfast's Golden Mile.
Offering sleek décor, free Wi-Fi and free parking, the 3-star Belfast City Centre Apartment is also just steps from the vibrant Golden Mile.
Just 2 miles (3 km) from Belfast city centre, Ravenhill Guest House offers free parking, award-winning breakfasts and homely rooms with free Wi-Fi. Belfast Central Rail Station is 1.5 miles away.
Located in Belfast city centre, these stylish apartments are just 1 minutes’ walk from Dublin Road’s pubs, bars and restaurants.
Situated in Belfast city centre, this apartment is just a 2-minute walk from Dublin Road’s bars, clubs and restaurants. Free parking is possible and a computer is provided.
This modern, village-style residence is 800 metres from the university campus and a 15-minute walk from Belfast city centre. It has 24-hour reception and security, free internet and communal kitchens.


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Accommodation in Ireland is at its very best in Belfast; a Holiday in Ireland would not be complete without a visit to historic Belfast. Travel Ireland and enjoy top Hotels in Ireland, Hotels in Ireland and Accommodation in Ireland offer you breaks in Ireland at unbelievable value. Guesthouses in Ireland and Guest Houses in Northern Ireland offer excellent Guest House luxury and value. Bed and Breakfasts in Belfast and Northern Ireland generally offer quality service, Bed and Breakfasts are maintained to the highest standards, bed and breakfast accommodation and B&Bs in Ireland are great value. Self-Catering Accommodation in Belfast and Northern Ireland can be an alternative to traditional Hotels and Guest Houses, Self-Catering Accommodation offers self-catering holiday cottages, apartments and a range of other alternatives.
Belfast is Buzzing right now. Over the past ten years Northern Ireland has become a haven for international globetrotters of life. One of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe and Frommer’s Travel Guide listed Belfast as one of the Top 12 Destinations to Visit in 2009. Belfast is a short commute from some of Ireland’s greatest sea and landscapes, the world renowned Giant’s Causeway is but a short step from Belfast. The Titanic quarter is a must to see, what a unique history. For shopping, Belfast is the place to be, competitive prices and high street names to match any capital city in Europe. Eating out, having fun or just taking it real easy, Belfast has it all.
Enjoy Northern Ireland’s culture and history by visiting Queens University, Belfast City Hall, the Northern Ireland Assembly or the historic Linenhall Library.
For social living, Belfast has it all, restaurants, traditional pubs, nite clubs and venues such as the Odyssey Arena and Waterfront Hall where world class entertainment comes alive.
Whether you like traditional Irish music, live theatre or you just like to learn about the rich history of fine European cities, you will love all that there is to do in this beautiful Northern Irish city.
This Jury’s Inn is located next to Belfast’s City Hall and Opera House. It boasts spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs, a 24-hour reception and a restaurant serving modern cuisine.
On Great Victoria Street, beside the Grand Opera House, the luxury Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast offers boutique bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. There is a chic restaurant and modern cocktail bar.
Next to The Waterfront Hall convention centre, Hilton Belfast has a fitness room and a modern bar and restaurant. Overlooking the River Lagan, Belfast’s vibrant city centre is under a mile away.
With views over the Black Mountains, these luxurious apartments offer free secure parking and free Wi-Fi. The city centre, along with bus and rail stations, is close by.
In Belfast’s vibrant Gasworks district, the 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel Belfast features a stylish restaurant and cocktail bar. The spacious rooms offer free internet and air conditioning.
In the very centre of Belfast, this Ibis hotel offers modern rooms with satellite TV, 5 minutes’ walk away from Belfast’s nightlife and bars.
The stylish, friendly and popular Park Avenue Hotel in the Belmont area of Belfast is 10 minutes from the city centre and close to Belfast City Airport.
Ibis Belfast Queens Quarter hotel provides contemporary, good value rooms, near Belfast City Centre and Queens University. There is excellent access to local rail and bus links.
In the picturesque Lagan Valley Park, this 4-star hotel has a pool, a gym and free parking. Belfast city centre is a 10-minute drive away.
Located in Belfast’s city centre, this Premier Inn offers modern accommodation less than 5 minutes’ walk from Ulster Hall, a concert venue.
In the heart of Belfast’s city centre, this 4-star hotel is next to Great Victoria Street Railway Station. Guests can enjoy luxurious rooms and dining in the contemporary bistro.
In the city centre, Days Hotel Belfast has private parking and a restaurant. The city's bus and rail stations can be reached within 10 minutes' walk. There are 2 people looking at this hotel.
The award-winning Malone Lodge Hotel and Apartments is a boutique Victorian townhouse hotel.
In the centre of Belfast’s lively Queen's Quarter, this modern hotel offers stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs and free on-site parking. The restaurants of Botanic Avenue are close by.
In Belfast city centre, Holiday Inn Belfast has a stylish restaurant, a modern fitness centre and a beauty salon. The 4-star hotel is a 10-minute drive from Belfast City Airport.
In the heart of Belfast city centre, Park Inn by Radisson Belfast is close to the Golden Mile and the bars, restaurants, cafés and shops. Castle Court Shopping Centre is a 10-minute walk away.
Wellington Park Hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from both Queens University and the Ulster Museum. The hotel features a traditional restaurant, cosy bar and free Wi-Fi.
The Ramada Encore Belfast is located in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter and within 15 minutes' walk of The Odyssey Arena, Titanic Quarter and local bars and shops.
The Malone Lodge Apartments are located in Belfast’s University Quarter, a 5-minute walk from the Botanic Gardens.
In the heart of Belfast, this luxurious 4-star hotel offers free parking, free internet access, great food and stylish, contemporary, air-conditioned rooms with 37-inch (94 cm) LCD TVs and iPod.
Situated in Belfast City Centre, Travelodge Belfast is a 10-minute drive from George Best Belfast City Airport. With spacious rooms and a traditional restaurant, the hotel has a 24-hour front desk. There are 2 people looking at this hotel.
Balmoral Hotel, Belfast is situated 5 minutes’ drive from the city centre and situated at the junction of the M1 motorway. Free private parking is possible on site. There is 1 person looking at this hotel.
This refurbished 19th-century Victorian building is located in central Belfast. It offers comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation 4 miles from George Best Belfast City Airport.
Lansdowne Hotel is 3 miles (4.8 km) from Belfast city centre. It is at the foot of Cave Hill on the Antrim Road, with spectacular views over Belfast Lough.
All Seasons is a Victorian property offering bed and breakfast accommodation, a 10-minute drive from Belfast city centre. Parking and Wi-Fi are free and the reception is open 24/7.
This fine period property offers modern facilities in the leafy Queens' University Quarter. It is ideally located for the university, the Ulster Museum and Botanic Gardens.
A 15-minute walk from Belfast city centre and less than 5 miles from George Best City Airport, Springfield offers bed and breakfast accommodation with free Wi-Fi.
Set in an elegant 19th-century building, the Bienvenue Guesthouse is 10 minutes’ walk from Belfast’s Botanic Gardens and Windsor Park. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and free off-street parking.
Located in the bohemian Queen’s Quarter of Belfast, a mere 10-minute walk from the city centre, Tara Lodge offers 28 contemporary style bedrooms with warm and genuine hospitality.
In a quiet area of North Belfast, Orchid House Apartments offer stylish, serviced accommodation with free Wi-Fi. The apartments are just a 5-minute drive from the Fortwilliam Golf Club.
Overlooking the gardens of Stormont Castle, in the leafy suburbs of Belfast, this luxurious 4-star hotel has a fitness centre and a bistro restaurant. There is free parking and a 24-hour front desk.
Set in a suburban Victorian townhouse just 15 minutes’ walk from Belfast’s Lyric Theatre, the 4-star Avenue House has rooms with a 32-inch LCD TV and DVD player.
This 18th-century Victorian guest house offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the leafy suburbs of Belfast. It is 25 minutes’ walk from the city centre, and offers free Wi-Fi.
Just 10 minutes from Belfast’s vibrant city centre, The Beechlawn House Hotel offers large, colourful bedrooms with 24-hour room service.
This top-class bed and breakfast in Belfast has been recommended for a long time by famous travel guides.
Madison’s is a boutique-style hotel with an award-winning restaurant, cafe bar and nightclub. It is 300 metres from Belfast city centre and a short walk from The Waterfront Hall.
Situated in Windsor Park, these 5-star self-catering apartments have free Wi-Fi, on a peaceful tree-lined avenue in the university area of Belfast. Rail and bus links are within walking distance.
Windermere Guest House is a 19th-century Victorian bed and breakfast situated a 10-minute walk from Belfast town centre. It has free parking and free Wi-Fi.
Famous for its chef’s fantastic Ulster Breakfast, Maranatha sits on the busy Ravenhill Road, two miles from the city centre and a short drive from the George Best City airport.
Located in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast, this Premier Inn is located across from the Odyssey Arena and Pavilion. George Best City Airport and Belfast city centre are within 1.5 miles.
In the heart of the city, this beautifully converted Victorian warehouse is now a stylish and luxurious 4-star hotel, mixing period features with modern boutique style.
Greenmount Bed and Breakfast is situated alongside the M1, just 10 minutes' drive from central Belfast. It has free on-site private parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
Premier Inn Belfast City Centre (Cathedral Quarter) is situated in the heart of the city centre.
The boutique-style Benedicts is on Belfast's vibrant Golden Mile and has a very popular music bar, a restaurant and excellent, stylish rooms.
Somerton House is 2 miles from Belfast Ferry Port and 3 miles from the city centre. It offers home-cooked breakfasts, free parking and rooms with flat-screen TVs and DVD players.
The 5-star Merchant Hotel is in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast's city centre. It offers luxurious air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a spa, and a rooftop gymnasium and hot tub.
This Victorian house offers bed and breakfast accommodation, 2 miles from Belfast city centre. It combines modern and traditional features, and has rooms decorated with art from around the world.
In the heart of the city centre, the Belfast City Apartment are just 1 minutes' walk from the bars and restaurants on Belfast's Golden Mile.
Ten Square is situated in Belfast city centre and features its own steakhouse restaurant and bar, which offers free evening entertainment.
In the heart of Belfast city centre, Belfast Self Catering Apartment is a 5-star apartment situated just 100 metres from the bars and restaurants of Belfast's Golden Mile.
Offering sleek décor, free Wi-Fi and free parking, the 3-star Belfast City Centre Apartment is also just steps from the vibrant Golden Mile.
Just 2 miles (3 km) from Belfast city centre, Ravenhill Guest House offers free parking, award-winning breakfasts and homely rooms with free Wi-Fi. Belfast Central Rail Station is 1.5 miles away.
Located in Belfast city centre, these stylish apartments are just 1 minutes’ walk from Dublin Road’s pubs, bars and restaurants.
Situated in Belfast city centre, this apartment is just a 2-minute walk from Dublin Road’s bars, clubs and restaurants. Free parking is possible and a computer is provided.
This modern, village-style residence is 800 metres from the university campus and a 15-minute walk from Belfast city centre. It has 24-hour reception and security, free internet and communal kitchens.


Welcome to this week's Something for the Weekend newsletter, giving you a sneak preview of what's coming up in the weekend edition of The Irish Times.

This week, we're giving you the chance to win a two night break in Newforge House; plus read on for everything you'll need to stock your Christmas larder this festive season!

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Win a two night break in Newforge House, Co. Armagh
Newforge House
Ireland's Blue Book is delighted to give you the chance to win a two night break for two with dinner on both evenings in romantic Newforge House, Co. Armagh.This Georgian country house is cradled in mature gardens and green fields, and features six individually designed bedrooms.
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In THE IRISH TIMES tomorrow
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In The Irish Times Magazine this weekend:

- Our Christmas larder of gourmet goodies to see you through the season;
- Domini Kemp suggests some recipes for a Christmas Eve supper;
- Eunice Power on how to bake edible gifts - cookies, truffles and bottles of cordial;
- John Wilson suggests dessert wines 
- and Marie-Claire Digby does a round up of the year's best cook books.
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Love Hate
RTÉ's Love/Hate is a fine drama, but is it a realistic depiction of crime in Ireland? Conor Lally investigates.
Rutland
Áine Kerr visits pupils at the new building of Rutland Street School, made famous for 'Give Up Yer Aul Sins'.
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WeekendReview
Trapattoni
Translating Trapattoni: Mary Hannigan meets Manuela Spinelli, the Ireland manager's interpreter.
Christmas
Last of the big spenders: Why do Irish people overshop at Christmas? Conor Pope finds out.
GO moves to The Irish Times Magazine

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This week, GO will move to The Irish Times Magazine with your favourite city breaks, holiday advice from Joan, breaks to the sun, and a new column on hotels. Plus Walks, Deals and more.

Tomorrow we bring you 10 options for winter sun holidays, Rachel Allen tells us about her holidays, and we visit New Orleans.

Find it all this weekend in The Irish Times Magazine
Next week in The Irish Times
If you do one thing this weekend ...
Martyn Turner
Pick up your free Martyn Turner 2012 calendar with The Irish Times on Tuesday 13th December, featuring the best of Martyn Turner from 2011. 
CHQ Christmas markets
...soak up the atmosphere at the Dublin Docklands Christmas Markets, on until 23rd December at the IFSC.
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