Mark your calendar — 5:59PM local Dublin time on September 24. That’s when the Irish capital will mark the signing of the 9,000-year lease for its famous brewery that gave Guinness to the world exactly 250 years ago. Mr. Arthur Guinness’ day will be celebrated by thousands of people and live music events at over thirty different venues around Dublin, from small pubs to the St. James’ Gate brewery. The Guinness will be raised at 5:59PM to toast the Arthur Guinness Fund, bringing together artists and celebrities like Bob Geldof and Guy Ritchie for the official announcement of Guinness & Co.’s 6-million-euro donation to the fund. That will happen together with a number of concerts by bands and artists such as the Black Eyed Peas, Sugababes, The Kooks, and Tom Jones.
If you won’t be in Dublin on the 24th to join the celebration, you can always toast with a Guinness any time you’re in the city, and be sure to get your ticket to the Guinness Storehouse in advance.

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Browse a number of shops offering international design, starting with Inreda which may not be very large in size, but that is big on Scandinavian and Italian designs. The same apllies to Mobilia which in addition to Nordic and Italian furniture, also offers some home accessories, while at Retrospect you can get some cool vintage pieces from around Europe and the UK.

Another must is O’Driscoll Furniture, an interior design showroom of cool contemporary styles that has decorated hotels and supplied Dublin’s biggest names, including the U2 guys. Be sure to also pass by Fine Design for its innovative furniture and lighting creations made according to clients’ specifications, and be sure you don’t miss Avoca, a centuries-old institution that’s expanded from Ireland to the USA. You’ll find a variety of attractive pieces, from homewares to ceramics, glass, and fashions, pretty much the type of products offered at the Kilkenny Shop which stocks world-renowned designers together with art and jewelry exclusively made in Ireland.

If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for at any of these places, head to 2Cool Design, home to quality furniture designs from a good range of suppliers.

After that shopping (or simply browsing) spree, dine at Eden, a stylish restaurant designed by Tom de Paor. There’s Scandinavian furniture, hanging plants, and a pleasant terrace to savor the refined modern Irish cuisine before heading back to your hotel.

Get some rest at The Morgan, arguably Dublin’s most tastefully designed hotel. It mixes contemporary minimalism with some classic details, with most rooms being light, elegant spaces enlivened with colorful Irish art on the walls.

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