We stumbled upon this by accident on our first trip to Ireland in December 2012 and went again when we were there in May 2016. We will go there again when we visit next year.

If you're going to eat out for dinner anyway, which I'm sure you will while you're in Dublin, you definitely should stop by the Brazen Head (which was founded in 1198!) and listen to Helena tell her stories about Irish folklore and the food culture. My study abroad program brought a group of 20 year olds to this, and I think every single one of us stayed off our phones to listen to her speak because she is so engaging and talented with crafting her storylines. I feel like this event shows a different side of the culture than the museums in Dublin do, because it is very personable and Helena is telling stories about day to day life and not about important politicians or wars. The food was great as well!

This evening is a great event. It is held in a room on the second floor of the Brazen Head, the oldest pub in Ireland. There is an open fire crackling and lots of atmosphere. You get a three course meal of traditional Irish food, with around 4-5 choices for each course. The food itself is excellent. The host, Johnny, is very entertaining to talk to and tells all sorts of fabulous folklore and fairy stories. It is suitable for around ages 12 and up. Wonderful, very reasonably priced evening.