#Dublin Shelbourne Hotel

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Scoperte ed eventi dublinesi legati alla vita e al genio di Oscar Wilde

Suggerimenti per una visita dublinese legata a uno dei cittadini dublinesi più famosi nel 125° anniversario della sua morte

Suggerimenti per una visita dublinese legata a uno dei cittadini dublinesi più famosi nel 125° anniversario della sua morte Nel 2025 si commemora il 125° anniversario della morte di Oscar Wilde, uno dei numerosi autori irlandesi che si contendono la scena dei più grandi scrittori di tutti i tempi. E tra i motivi per visitare l’Irlanda quest’anno ci saranno anche le iniziative dedicate a Wilde.…

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Watch the tribute to Dame Judi Dench, the Irish Academy’s IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, with contributions from Cate Blanchett, Ciarán Hinds, Olivia Colman, Caitríona Balfe, Penelope Cruz, and Susie Izzard.

We are thrilled not only that you’ve accepted it, but we feel very honoured to be able to offer it to you. — Ciarán Hinds

Scenes from Belfast used in the video to illustrate Ciarán’s tribute to Dame Judi:

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Working with you has been one of the highlights of my career. I got to witness firsthand your kindness, your light, your incredible talent and, of course, your wicked sense of humour.

From stage to television and film, you have inspired us, you have moved us and you are a true, true legend.” — Caitríona Balfe

Scenes from Belfast used in the video to illustrate Caitríona’s tribute to Dame Judi:

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Brian’s 6 July 2023 Post

Remember… when Kenneth Branagh asked me to play opposite you, he probably had no idea how nervous, excited, embarrassed, and thrilled I was to work with you. It was one of the great moments, for me, personally, of my life. — Ciarán Hinds

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Barbara Rush reading a copy of 'A Month in Paris' by Mrs Robert Henrey (Madeleine Henrey), at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, in 1954. Rush was in Dublin to promote Douglas Sirk’s CAPTAIN LIGHTFOOT in which she starred opposite Rock Hudson.

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Barbara Rush, wearing a black-and-white striped outfit, lying on a bed reading a copy of 'A Month in Paris' by Madeleine Henrey, at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, 1950s.

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Chapter Six (Part 3)

The day rolls on, and by afternoon my head is spinning. It feels like I’ve been everywhere in Dublin and I’ve seen everything too, we’ve had ice cream from the best ice cream shop in the city, we’ve been through the science gallery and played around with the optical illusions, we’ve gone into all the fancy little shops that we don’t have out in the country, and by the time we finally stop in the park to watch the ducks my feet are throbbing from all the walking and my tummy is sore from laughing. 

They reminisce about something that happened to them on their school tour one year as we lounge on the mown grass, and I think, after spending hours with them now, that they might be two of the most entertaining people I’ve ever met. They never seem to second guess what they’re saying or think too hard about it, and they’ve got a really good way of bringing a joke back around again and again, making it somehow funnier each time. They genuinely want to know about me too, and I tell them all about school and the things I like to do for fun. I don’t think that I’ve ever felt as important or as comfortable as I do when I talk to them. I feel as though I could say anything at all and they wouldn’t even bat an eyelid. 

We’re all laughing after I tell them an embarrassing story about a time I was in the changing room of a clothes shop and accidentally tried on someone else’s top that they already owned, and I have to pause for a second to take it in. “I’ve honestly never told anyone that before” I confess.

“What?” Jen shrieks “Why not? That is hilarious.”

“Because it’s too embarrassing! People would think I was weird for doing that.”

“Nah, people would think that you’re really funny, and that’s an awkward but normal human thing to do.” Jude says. 

“Babe, I hate that you have to think like that about yourself. You’re really great.” Jen smiles at me, and I wonder what Kelly meant when she said that she was awful. I like her a lot. “Honestly, we wouldn’t be hanging out if you weren’t. We’re very picky.” She winks at Jude and he grins. Something inside me does a little flip and suddenly it’s hard to look at him, it’s like I’m looking into the sun. I’m not really sure what this feeling I keep getting around him is or if I like the way that it feels, but I know that I’ve never felt anything like it before. 

Before we go home that evening, Jen announces that she has to go to the bathroom, and I catch a mischievous glint in Jude’s eye, one that I’ve come to recognise during the day and I wonder what big idea he has. 

“You should have a posh wee.” He says conspiratorially. “We should all go.”

“What’s a posh wee?” I giggle, and he points to a hotel across the road from us, and I know it’s the Shelbourne, the most expensive luxury hotel in town. 

Jen takes my hand and I am swept across the road to it. It’s felt like this all day, like I’m just getting swept along without ever knowing what’s about to happen. I end up just surrendering to it and seeing what happens next. “Have you ever seen their toilets?” She asks me. “They’re the fanciest toilets you’ll ever lay eyes on.”

“Do you two do this all the time or something?!”

We run up the steps and through the doors of the hotel and I am in awe of it. The tile floors gleam, reflecting the light of the grand chandeliers that are suspended from the ceiling, and there are marble pillars lining the hall and huge round bouquets of white flowers arranged beautifully on ornate wooden tables. I would have never dared to come in here unless I was a paying guest, but Jude breezes right past the doorman without hesitation and we follow him. I heard before that if you have enough confidence you will get away with anything, and now I’ve seen that it’s true. 

And the toilets are fancy. The floors and the mirrors gleam like they’ve just been polished, and the hand towels are those thick, soft paper ones that you feel bad about throwing into the bin after you’re done with them. There are even little bottles of hand cream and perfume by the sink. I spray some on my wrist and sniff it, imagining that I’m a grown up woman with a lot of money who could afford to stay in a hotel like this one. When I catch sight of myself in the mirror I think to myself that I look different than before, it’s something in my eyes that I can’t pin down, it’s like they look bigger and more alive. My cheeks are pink and bits of my hair are flying around out of place, but I can almost see something sparkle within me, and for the first time ever I allow a tiny little thought to come to the front of my mind: Do I look… pretty?

“I found something.” Jude says when Jen and I come out of the bathroom. 

“Oh God.” She complains, but we follow him across the hall and up a huge curved staircase anyway. Now I really feel like a fugitive, and I keep looking over my shoulder to check if somebody is going to kick us out, but the place is totally empty, and nobody seems to be coming. 

The sound of music floats down the stairs and I have a feeling that it has something to do with where we’re headed. We dash across the soft carpeted landing and Jude stops us outside a pair of huge double doors where the music is emanating from. He leans into one of them and slowly pushes it open, letting yellow light spill out onto the carpet. 

“Wha-” I begin, but he stops me. “Don’t ask, just come in.” And we do. 

“Jude…” Jen says when we shut the door behind us and we realise what we’re looking at. “This is someone’s wedding party.”

“Don’t worry about it.” He walks straight over to a table of champagne and takes a glass in each hand. “I can’t drink and drive today, so these are for you two.”

“You have some audacity.” Jen hisses, but I can tell that she thinks this is kind of funny too. “We’re sticking out like sore thumbs, everyone will know we’re not part of this bloody wedding!” 

“Let’s see how long it takes them to notice then.” 

Jen rolls her eyes and clinks her champagne flute against mine. “I guess we’re in it now.” She shrugs as if to say what can you do? We both take a drink, and I think that this champagne might be the nicest alcoholic drink I’ve ever tasted, and probably ever will taste for the rest of my life. I bet it’s hundreds of euros for a bottle of this stuff. 

The band starts to play an Elvis song, and the next thing I know I am being pulled onto the dancefloor and the three of us are laughing and dancing together, looking so out of place in our runners and shorts in the middle of a formal crowd, but surprisingly I don’t care how it looks. I am having so much fun today that I think I might burst from happiness. 

Jude takes my hands and twirls me around, singing the lyrics to the song in a silly Elvis voice. He keeps crashing and bumping me into people near us and they are turning around to stare at us angrily which somehow makes this all so much funnier. 

Your kisses lift me higher, like a sweet song of a choir, you light my morning sky… He holds me in the ballroom dancing style with one hand on my waist, and then I have another one of those electric moments. When we’re close like this for the first time I can really look into his eyes, and watch the way their warm golden brown colour, flecked with amber catches all the lights in the room. His skin, which was beautiful from afar, is just as perfect up close, and he has a little sprinkling of freckles on his nose that make me want to reach out and touch him. I imagine he really means the lyrics that he’s singing along to, and catch myself wondering what it might be like if I were to let him kiss me. 

And just like that he’s gone. He’s let go of me and now he’s dancing with Jen, not even realising the disturbance he’s caused within me, and I have to stand there and find my bearings again, feeling a strange absence and longing in the parts of my waist and my wrists and all of the other places where his hands had touched me moments ago. Oh Shit. I think.

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1916 Easter Rising hostilities lifted daily to allow feeding of ducks in St Stephen's Green, Dublin.

One of the first acts by the Irish Citizen Army in the Rising was to occupy St Stephen’s Green. However, with so many large buildings overlooking the Green (including the Shelbourne Hotel) and not enough men to occupy a useful number of them, the rebels’ position rapidly become untenable. British forces, particularly from the Shelbourne, swept the Green with gunfire, and the rebels were forced to…

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posting a 2008 ronnie interview here bc why not viva la information

full article under the cut! this was around 2008 when he was 61 and had an art exhibition, based on artworks he made in his studio in ireland

it's a REALLY interesting interview, and i'm glad i saved it a long time ago :D

a warning for discussions of alcoholism though! u__u i sort of understand bc some of his drinking was motivated by grief when he was young, his girlfriend got killed when he was traveling to a gig

Originally from the Financial Times: Lunch with FT: Ronnie Wood July 19, 2008 1:45 am by Rob Blackhurst Keith Richards once said, “If you are going to get wasted, then get wasted elegantly.” At 61, his fellow Stones guitarist, Ronnie Wood, embodies this louche creed. As he arrives in the reception of Dublin’s elegant Shelbourne Hotel for lunch, cutting a path through huddles of overly nourished politicians and businessmen, he’s dressed in the same size of super-skinny jeans, 28 waist, that he’s been wearing for the past 30 years, a pair of space boots that may once have belonged on an alligator’s back and a tight black shirt undone to the chest: the fruits of a trip to Prada before his daughter Leah’s wedding last month. But, even from 50 paces, it’s the luxuriant crow-black head of hair, flecked with only the tiniest hint of grey, that really marks him out as a Rolling Stone. As he greets me with a warm handshake and naughty, liquorice eyes, he says: “I don’t dye it either.” Alluding to his equally thin bandmates, he adds: “We’re all the same build, as well. It’s a good thing I didn’t join Fleetwood Mac.” We take our place in a booth in the newly refurbished Saddle Room, which is all mirrors and velvet and upholstered in a garish shade that might be described as boudoir gold. Wood squints uncomfortably. “Christ, it looks like Rod Stewart’s trousers,” he says.

The Shelbourne is Wood’s favourite Dublin haunt. “I’ve a good old affiliation with this hotel,” he says. “When we played the Point Depot five years ago we were based here. It was like the Stones coming home to my town.” Wood has lived in Dublin on and off since the early 1990s, when he bought a second home in the southern suburb of Sandymount, searching for a sanctuary for his art and music, and shelter from the British exchequer. He transformed the cow byre into recording studios and the stables into a personal pub called “Yer Father’s Yacht”. It seems a dangerous place for a fitfully recovering alcoholic like Wood; there are 20 more pubs within a square mile of his front door. He looks at the menu reluctantly: “I’m not really hungry at all,” he says. Eventually we opt for 12 oysters from County Clare followed by the seafood platter to share. Nothing stronger than caffeine is ordered, though Wood is going through another well-publicised bout of heavy drinking. “A friend came over last night – I hadn’t seen him for years. We had a few drinks. It ended up being seven in the morning.”

Though he has been woken up for the interview only an hour earlier, Wood is lucid and charming, especially when an espresso arrives to kick-start the conversation. I mention his latest art exhibition, Ireland Studio, a six-week show at his Scream gallery in Mayfair. The exhibition features paintings and pen-and-inks produced – mostly through the night – at his Irish pile over the past 10 years. Free of tour commitments – this year the Stones are on sabbatical after two and a half years on the road – he has been able to spend more time in Ireland with his two Great Danes.

Wood’s interest in art dates back to the early 1960s, when he was a student at Ealing Art College, but he took it up commercially for “grocery money” in the mid-1980s when he had blown a considerable portion of his Stones money on a cocktail of drugs and comically disastrous managers. He flicks through a pile of prints of the front garden of the Priory Clinic, where he has been a regular in-patient; moonscapes from the west of Ireland at night; and horses racing on the Irish turf. Sir Peter Blake and Lucian Freud are among fans of his art: “He [Freud] told Mick [Jagger] that he loves my landscapes. That’s a compliment, from the greatest living artist.” Tracey Emin is a friend: “She’s like my aunt. She rings me up every day to ask how I’m doing.” He pauses and confides mischievously: “Tracey thinks she can draw.”

Most of his collectors are Stones fans in the US: “The leading cancer-curing doctor in Florida – much to his wife’s chagrin – spends most of his money on my paintings. She says: ‘Oh, please don’t sell the house and buy another Ronnie painting!’ Though his portrait of the Stones in a Jacobean interior, “Beggars’ Banquet”, sold in 2005 to a private collector for $1m, he is pricing his Irish landscapes at between £10,000 and £50,000. Deals, he makes clear, can be struck.

Wood has become a kind of official portraitist to the court of celebrity over the past decade – ever since Andrew Lloyd Webber commissioned him to paint the famous patrons of the restaurant The Ivy in the early noughties. Now a Ronnie Wood sitting has become as much a signifier of the upper reaches of stardom as a Hello! wedding deal. His waiting list includes the Stones-mad French president, Nicolas Sarkozy: “I met him and Gordon Brown and he was desperately trying to put me on the phone with Carla Bruni. There are all these people like Scorsese, Clinton, Beckham...” but he trails off, as if bored of the fame whirligig: “I’m trying to get away from the commissions so that I can do what I want,” he says. “This new exhibition is more the stuff that I want to do – landscapes, dogs, horses.” The plate of oysters arrives. Wood is a fan of their nutritional properties. “They’ve got everything you need – all the vitamins and minerals. They keep the zinc up,” he says with a mock leer. Discussion moves to his other day job. I ask whether age has calmed Richards who, Wood recalled in his autobiography, used to hold an arsenal of guns and knives that would be drawn during band frictions. “It’s still on the verge, you know,” he deadpans. “Murder is still quite an easy option. You have to be on your toes all the time.” Nevertheless, Wood is more appreciated now by his fellow Stones than he was when he left the Faces to join them in 1975. For years, as a latecomer who joined when the band had already made their fortune, he had to negotiate his fee on a rising scale for every tour and album. “There was a 17-year apprenticeship,” he says. “Charlie and Bill stood up for me. Nice of them to do that, because they could have carried on looking the other way. I’m part of the empire, finally.” In spite of the Strolling Bones jibes, he thinks the Stones have never sounded better in their 45-year history than they did on the final dates of their tour at the O2 arena last August. He says there’s “talk in the air” of another tour next year.

It must feel odd, I say, to go from playing in front of a crowd of a million in Rio to sitting at home. He becomes melancholic. “I’m more lost when I’m not on tour. I’m in a bit of a muddle at nine o’clock – ‘Where’s the stage?’ On tour there are people directing and supervising you. And then when you finish it’s like, ‘Sit down and watch TV.’ Sometimes I get so bored I think I’ll have a drink. I don’t mean any harm but I just go off the rails.” He points out, however, that he did manage to catch himself last month when he checked in for treatment ahead of his daughter Leah’s wedding so that he didn’t miss the big day. A torrent of alcohol runs through Wood’s life. His account of his upbringing in a council house in Middlesex, the third son of “water gypsies” who had left their barges for dry land, sounds like a preparatory school for a career in rock ‘n’ roll. His father, Archie, played in a 24-piece harmonica band that toured the racetracks of England. At home, there were weekend singalongs around the piano that got so boisterous that a crack appeared in the middle of the house. When the family lawn was dug up 1,700 Guinness bottles were discovered. This may sound impossibly romantic, but his relationship with drink turned darker when, while he was still a teenager, his girlfriend was killed travelling to one of his first gigs: “When Stephanie got killed I sort of drowned my sorrows,” he tells me, “and I suppose I’ve never looked back since.” Does he worry about his own health? He’s dismissive: “Here I am at 61 and I’ve never felt better. I’ve never had a cleaner bill of health. I was just in the Mayr Clinic in Austria. They said, ‘We want to use you as an example of how we want people to end up.’ They said I had the body of a 40-year-old.”

As our seafood platter arrives, Wood dips straight into the crab claws. “These are really cool. I don’t know which sauce you put on them.” As he plumps for the shallots and vinegar, the conversation turns to Jimi Hendrix, with whom he shared a flat for six months in the late 1960s. “He didn’t think he was any good as a singer. I used to say, ‘Don’t worry about that voice.’ He used to obliterate real life by being stoned all the time – and he couldn’t handle it. He didn’t realise how good he was.” His last memory of seeing Hendrix alive, the night before he died in 1970, is haunting. “He was leaving Ronnie Scott’s [jazz club]. He had his arm around a girl and he looked really sad. I went out after him and said, ‘Jimi, you didn’t say goodnight.’”

I try to lighten the mood by asking about the Wood clan – who all seem to have found jobs in the family business. He married Jo, a former model, 23 years ago after splitting with his first wife Krissie, another model. Jo is on the Stones payroll as his dresser and assistant on tour, in between running her organic beauty products business. His stepson Jamie is his manager, and his youngest son Tyrone is curating Wood’s latest exhibition at Scream.

The “Little Red Rooster” ringtone on Wood’s phone sounds. He seems agitated. The call brings news, he says, of The Sun door-stepping his home in Kingston, south-west London. A few days after our lunch I realise that he had been given news that the paper was about to write a story about how during the week of our meeting, he was holed up with a young Russian waitress. Whatever domestic earthquakes are going on in the background, he returns quickly to conviviality, suggesting we finish lunch with a drink elsewhere. Though he is great company, it’s something of a relief when his PR appears to steer him to his next engagement and saves me from making the decision. As we leave the hotel, the kitchen staff lift their ladles and knives in salute, out on the street car horns honk, and Wood poses for an endless round of photos with passers-by, loving every second of it. “That’s always been a big problem with me,” he says with a grin that fades to exasperation: “I find it hard to get old and hard to say no.”

‘Ireland Studio’ is at Scream, 34 Bruton Street, London W1 until August 17; www.screamlondon.com The Saddle Room The Shelbourne Hotel, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 12 x Clare Atlantic oysters €33.00 1 x Seafood platter €44.00 3 x Espresso 13.50 Total €90.50

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Discovering Corporate Event Venues in Dublin

Dublin, with its rich history, vibrant culture, and modern infrastructure, has become a premier destination for corporate events. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference, an intimate team-building retreat, or a sophisticated networking gala, the city offers an array of venues to suit every Corporate Party Balloon Decorators Navan. From historic castles to contemporary hotels, Dublin seamlessly blends tradition and innovation to provide exceptional experiences for business events.

1. Why Dublin for Corporate Events?

Dublin is not only the heart of Ireland's business and economic landscape but also a city known for its welcoming atmosphere. Its growing reputation as a tech hub, home to multinational companies and startups alike, makes it a strategic choice for hosting Corporate Event Column Dublin. With excellent connectivity via Dublin Airport, the city is easily accessible from major European and global destinations. The city's unique mix of history, culture, and modern amenities provides an inspiring backdrop for any corporate gathering.

2. Top Corporate Event Venues in Dublin

a. The Convention Centre Dublin (CCD)

For large-scale conferences and exhibitions, the Convention Centre Dublin is a leading choice. Located in the Docklands, this state-of-the-art venue offers panoramic views of the River Liffey, cutting-edge facilities, and sustainable event solutions. Its versatile spaces can accommodate up to 8,000 attendees, making it ideal for international summits and large business gatherings.

b. The Shelbourne Hotel

For a more intimate and luxurious setting, The Shelbourne Hotel on St. Stephen’s Green is a classic choice. This five-star hotel, rich in history, combines elegant surroundings with modern amenities. Its versatile meeting rooms and ballrooms, such as The Great Room and The Constitution Suite, provide a prestigious setting for high-end corporate events, board meetings, and award ceremonies.

c. Guinness Storehouse

For those seeking a unique, distinctly Irish experience, the Guinness Storehouse offers an unforgettable venue. Located in the heart of the Guinness Brewery, it features various event spaces, from the Gravity Bar with 360-degree views of Dublin to more intimate meeting rooms. It’s perfect for corporate events that want to blend business with a touch of local culture.

d. Croke Park Meetings & Events

Croke Park, Ireland’s largest stadium, is not only known for its sporting events but also for its versatile conference and event spaces. Its modern, flexible facilities can host up to 5,000 delegates, making it ideal for large corporate meetings and conventions. Additionally, its stadium tours and unique spaces provide great opportunities for team-building activities.

3. Themed Corporate Events and Team-Building

Dublin offers many opportunities to combine corporate goals with engaging and memorable experiences. Venues like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and Christ Church Cathedral allow for immersive themed events, offering guests an insight into Ireland���s rich history and culture.

Team-building activities can also take advantage of the city’s scenic surroundings. Outdoor excursions to Phoenix Park or kayaking along the River Liffey provide a refreshing break from boardroom sessions, encouraging collaboration and camaraderie among colleagues.

4. Corporate Event Services in Dublin

Dublin’s thriving events industry ensures that companies have access to top-tier event management services. From professional AV services to expert catering teams, Dublin’s service providers work in tandem with event planners to create tailored experiences for businesses. Many venues offer comprehensive packages, including tech support, entertainment, and logistics, ensuring that your corporate event runs smoothly from start to finish.

5. A City to Explore Post-Event

After the meetings conclude, Dublin provides plenty of opportunities for corporate guests to unwind and explore. Stroll through Temple Bar, enjoy world-class dining in Grafton Street restaurants, or explore historical landmarks like Trinity College and the Book of Kells. Dublin’s vibrant nightlife and cultural scene are ideal for networking or simply enjoying some downtime after a busy day of events.

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Vintage Wedding Car Dublin-Elevate Your Special Day with AT&T Chauffeurs

When planning your wedding day, every detail matters. From the perfect venue to the most exquisite dress, every choice contributes to creating memories that last a lifetime. Among the key decisions is how you will arrive at your venue. Choosing a vintage wedding car in Dublin from AT&T Chauffeurs offers a unique, elegant experience that adds sophistication and style to your big day. In this article, we will explore why vintage bridal cars are the ideal choice for weddings in Dublin, and how AT&T Chauffeurs can make your wedding transportation an unforgettable experience.

The Charm of a Vintage Wedding Car in Dublin

A wedding day is one of the most significant moments in a couple’s life, and arriving in style is a detail not to be overlooked. Vintage wedding cars Dublin evoke the romance of a bygone era, providing an enchanting way to transport the bride, groom, and bridal party. Dublin’s historic streets and breathtaking wedding venues are the perfect backdrop for a classic vintage car, making your entrance even more memorable.

At AT&T Chauffeurs, we offer a stunning range of vintage wedding cars in Dublin, each meticulously maintained and full of character. Whether you’re dreaming of a classic Rolls-Royce or a regal Bentley, we have the perfect car to match the tone and aesthetic of your wedding.

Why Choose a Vintage Bridal Car in Dublin?

Choosing a vintage bridal car Dublin offers a number of benefits that will enhance your wedding day. Firstly, the classic beauty of a vintage car provides a visual statement that cannot be replicated by modern vehicles. These cars are timeless, with elegant lines and a charm that complements traditional, rustic, or modern wedding themes.

Moreover, Dublin is known for its heritage and historical landmarks. A vintage car aligns perfectly with the city’s atmosphere, offering a seamless blend of style and culture. Imagine arriving at one of Dublin’s beautiful wedding venues, such as The Shelbourne Hotel or Powerscourt Estate, in a beautifully restored vehicle, setting the tone for the day ahead.

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Top Vintage Cars for Wedding Car Hire in Dublin

At AT&T Chauffeurs, we are proud to offer a diverse fleet of vintage cars to suit every couple’s unique taste and preferences. Here are some of our top picks:

Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

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Bentley Mark VI

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Beauford Convertible

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Austin Princess

The Austin Princess is known for its regal appearance and spacious interior, making it an excellent choice for brides with voluminous dresses. This classic car is perfect for traditional weddings and adds a touch of royalty to your big day.

Personalized Wedding Car Packages with AT&T Chauffeurs

At AT&T Chauffeurs, we understand that every wedding is unique. That’s why we offer personalized wedding car packages tailored to your specific needs. Whether you require transportation for just the bride and groom, or you need a fleet of vintage cars for the entire bridal party, we’ve got you covered. Our packages include:

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Make Your Wedding Day Special with AT&T Chauffeurs

Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and every detail should be perfect. Choosing a vintage wedding car in Dublin from AT&T Chauffeurs ensures that you will arrive in style, comfort, and elegance. Our commitment to quality, professionalism, and personalized service makes us the premier choice for wedding car hire in Dublin.

Contact us today to learn more about our vintage wedding cars, and let us help you create a magical and unforgettable experience on your special day.

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Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench has received the IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the world of film and television at a special ceremony at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. 🤩

Judi shared some advice for young actors: “Just see as much as you can. Only by watching and learning things, and perhaps you see something that doesn’t work so well, and make up your mind about why you think that, and keep the fingers crossed for good luck.”

Judi spoke of the pressure of becoming the first woman to play M in the iconic James Bond franchise in the 1990s: “You have never seen two more frightened people than me and Pierce Brosnan”. She also addressed her lifelong passion for Shakespeare which has inspired her upcoming book.

Remarking on the experience of playing Irishwoman Philomena Lee, in the 2013 film Philomena, Judi said: “She had a remarkable sense of humour - of course, she’s not going to be sad all the time! It was a way-in for me.”

Of her role in Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast, filmed during COVID-19, she praised “the care everybody took and the way we were able to do it. It was such an incredible story” and joked “That was a difficult accent.” Of her Belfast co-star Ciaran Hinds she warmly said “We had the most glorious time, a really wonderful time.”

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Judi Dench presented with IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award at ceremony in Dublin

The Oscar-winning actress was presented with the award by Arts Minister Catherine Martin.

JUDI DENCH HAS been presented with the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA) Lifetime Achievement Award in Dublin this evening.

The Oscar-winning actress received the award at a special ceremony at the Shelbourne Hotel, where she took part in a conversation with Deirdre O’Kane about her life and career in front of an audience of Irish Academy members and invited guests.

Dench was presented with her award by Arts Minister Catherine Martin.

Her career has spanned over six decades and has seen her play starring roles in stage, television and film productions. She is perhaps best known for playing M in the James Bond series.

PETER HOULIHAN Judi Dench at the award's ceremony this evening.

In 1999, she won an Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love. She has been nominated for a further seven Academy Awards, including for her performance in Kenneth Branagh’s 2021 semi-autobiographical drama Belfast.

She was also nominated for her portrayal of Mother and Baby Homes survivor and campaigner Philomena Lee in the 2013 film Philomena, which documented her 50-year search for her forcibly adopted son, Anthony.

Though Dench was born in York, the 88-year-old’s parents both grew up in Dublin. Her mother was born in Ireland and her father was born in the UK, but grew up in Dublin.

Speaking about her return to Dublin, Dench joked: “Most of my relations are here, probably in this room.”

Áine Moriarty, IFTA CEO, Dame Judi Dench, Catherine Martin, Arts Minister

Dame Judi Dench and Catherine Martin

Deirdre O’Kane, Host and Dame Judi Dench

Deirdre O’Kane, Catherine Martin, and Dame Judi Dench

Photos: Catherine Martin Twitter

CEO of IFTA Áine Moriarty said: “We in the Irish Academy are so honoured to pay tribute to Judi Dench and to celebrate her extraordinary talent, work and career.

“Judi is a master of her craft; the breadth and variety of her work on stage and screen has solidified her as one of the most respected and iconic actors of her generation,” she said.

“We’re so proud to present her with this Irish Academy Lifetime Achievement Award here in Dublin, the city where her parents grew up”.

Dench’s Belfast co-star Ciarán Hinds congratulated her on the award this evening on behalf of the Irish Academy, saying: “We are thrilled not only that you’ve accepted it, but we feel very honoured to be able to offer it to you.”

Caitríona Balfe, who also starred in Belfast alongside Dench, added “Working with you has been one of the highlights of my career. I got to witness firsthand your kindness, your light, your incredible talent and, of course, your wicked sense of humour.

“From stage to television and film, you have inspired us, you have moved us and you are a true, true legend,” she said.

Previous recipients of the IFTA Lifetime Achievement Awards include Maureen O’Hara, Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan.

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Photos: Focus Features

Remember Caitríona’s appreciation of Dame Judi’s “wicked sense of humour?”

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THE STATUES ARE TO BE RETURNED

The statues were originally designed and sculpted by Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912), son of another famous French sculptor, Jean-Baptiste-Louis-Joseph Moreau and were cast in the Val d’Orsne foundry in Paris.

EMPTY PLINTHS OUTSIDE THE SHELBOURNE HOTEL THE STATUES ARE TO BE RETURNED

The missing statues will be restored, date yet to be specified, to their plinths once they are cleaned. Their restoration will include a plaque explaining their backgrounds.

The statues were originally designed and sculpted by Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912), son of another famous French sculptor,…

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