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Nightlife of Dublin
Dublin has long had a reputation for its great nightlife. This includes some fantastic traditional old pubs which have not changed since famous residents like James Joyce and Brendan Behan once drank and the sounds of traditional Irish music is still heard today. Some of the cooler modern bars in the city replace the soundtrack with modern techno beats and the regulars wear the latest fashions.
The latest fashion in Dublin nightlife is the rise in popularity of cocktail bars and nightclubs. These hip venues have been springing up round Dublin over the last few years and party-goers can have a choice of great clubs any night of the week. Some of the modern cocktail bars have a strict door policy that only allows regular clientele in, but you might be able to get past the doorman if you are young and female and wear your best clothes.
Dublin has a vibrant live scene, and it is possible to find live performances on most nights of the week. Many of the biggest names in music and comedy regular visit the city and play to packed crowds in venues that range in size from small and intimate to the 50,000 capacity Aviva Stadium. One of the top live venues is Vicar Street, which regularly hosts some of the top Irish and international acts. Vicar Street was voted Irish Music Venue of the Year in 2008 and 2009.
Ireland has a long history of strong religious support for the Catholic Church, but over the last few years the gay scene in Dublin has become slowly more prominent. It might not be have the same size or presence as in some of the more established European capitals, but it is slowly growing in popularity.
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