The Taste of Dublin will be taking place this summer from June 12th to June 15th in The Iveagh Gardens Dublin. This is a four day event that incorporates eating, drinking and entertainment. The aim of the event is to attract national and international chefs, local restaurants and food producers to The Iveagh Gardens to showcase their talents. The Iveagh Gardens will be transformed into a boutique style market with alfresco dining facilities. 20 of Dublin’s finest restaurants will be dishing up some of their signature dishes while over 100 producers will provide food and beverage samples. This event also gives artesian producers the opportunity to showcase their gourmet delights. 

Tickets for this spectacular Dublin City event start at €15 and are available direct from their website. In conjunction with these tickets, attendees will purchase florins either through the website or at any of designated ticket booths located around the gardens. Florins are the official currency of the Taste of Dublin and are required to purchase signature dishes from the restaurants, drink form the bars and products from exhibitors. One florin in equal to one euro and the average dish at the Taste of Dublin is 5 florins. 

Each year the Taste of Dublin brings together not just restaurants, food and drink but other innovative entertainment programmes. The Electrolux Theatre gives chefs from all over Ireland the opportunity to show case their talent and you might even pick up a few tips and tricks at the theatre. The Electrolux Chefs Secrets are an interactive space where you will get the opportunity to see demonstrations from some of Ireland’s finest chefs.  New this year is the salt of the earth test kitchen where food stylist, chef and home economist Johan Van der Merwe will be cooking up some of his signature dishes using some of the finest Irish seafood. Also new to the Taste of Dublin is podology. Podology is a unique dining experience where you can unwind in a private dining area. Each pod can seat up to 6 people, offers a waiter service and 2 glasses of wine from the featured wine partner wines of Rioja. These pods need to be booked in advance prior to attending the event. Some of the other attractions at the taste of Dublin include Electrolux secret ingredients, icing on the cake, the fire pit bbq, the Brazilian carnival outlet and entertainment from some of Ireland’s finest musicians. 

The Taste of Dublin attracts large volumes of food and drink enthusiasts and this is a Dublin City event that we would recommend attending  If you are looking for accommodation in Dublin City Centre during the Taste of Dublin, Clifden House is an ideal Dublin City Centre guesthouse. Guests who book direct through the website will receive a free bottle of wine. 

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The Flora Women’s Mini Marathon will take place on the 2nd of June 2014.  The first mini marathon took place in 1983 attracting around 9,000 participants and 30 years later the marathon has grown in popularity attracting more than 40,000 participants last year. The Flora Woman's Mini Marathon is one of the world’s biggest women’s events and participants see it as a great way to raise money for charity. The mini marathon is one of the most successful charity events held in Ireland. While it is optional if you  raise money for charity the vast majority of participants will choose to raise money for a charity of their choice. Last year it was estimated that over €14 million was raise by participants which brought total amount raised since the first  marathon in 1983 to over €137 million. 

Is this you’re first time partaking in the Dublin marathon or will you be returning this June in the hope that you can beat your previous finish time? The marathon will start at 2pm on Monday the 2nd of June just off St Stephens Green and will see runners cross the finish line just off Fitzwilliam Square. Participants will run a distance of 10km and they will run past some famous tourist attractions in Dublin. Preparation is key to partaking in the marathon and there are a some key points to note. Whether you are planning on walking, jogging or running the marathon ensuring that you are both physically and mentally ready is vital. There are numerous sports groups and organistaions offering advice to women taking part in the marathon so be sure to check out your local sports facility to see if they can offer you some advice. Along with being fit for the marathon it is vital to have a healthy diet and keep your body hydrated. There are great recipe ideas and dietary tips available on The Flora Women's Mini Marathon  website so be sure to check it out.  

As previously discussed it is not necessary to raise money for charity but most of the marathons participants will choose to individually or as part of a group raise money for a selected charity of their choice. Charities will greatly benefit from this event and they are grateful for all the money that is raised. Runners can be assured that all the money they raise will go directly to their chosen charity. 

The Flora Mini Marathon is a great social event attracting women from every county in Ireland. Each participant has a common goal which is to cross that finish line at Fitzwilliam Square. Looking for great Dublin City Centre accommodation then Clifden House is located in the heart of Dublin City Centre. Guests who book direct through the website will receive a free bottle of wine. Best of luck from Clifden House to everybody walking, jogging or running this years Flora Women’s Mini Marathon. 

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