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Dublin launches interactive guide to the city after 6pm
Dublin Nights Mapped is a curated list compiled by the city’s night-time economy advisor on Google Maps to support a diverse, inclusive and vibrant city.
At a glance
Who: Dublin City Council; Department of Culture, Communications and Sport; Google Maps; Micromedia.
What: The council has collaborated with the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport to launch Dublin Nights Mapped, a new interactive map showcasing things to do in Dublin after 6pm.
Why: It wants to support a more diverse, inclusive and vibrant city after dark.
Where: The map covers venues and events across Dublin.
Dublin City Council has collaborated with the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport to launch Dublin Nights Mapped, a new interactive map showcasing things to do in Dublin after 6pm.
Dublin Nights Mapped’ is a curated list compiled by Dublin City Council’s night-time economy advisor and hosted on Google Maps.
Supporting the night-time economy
Featuring almost 100 locations Dublin Nights Mapped brings together the best of Dublin’s evening and night-time offering on a single, easy-to-use Google Map.
The initiative highlights a broad range of options that go beyond traditional night-time activity – from late cafés and cultural spaces to activities and free outdoor spots – supporting a more diverse, inclusive and vibrant city after dark.
“Dublin Nights Mapped is a great example of how we can showcase the city’s rich cultural and social life after 6pm”
The map aims to operate as a living, breathing resource, regularly updated on the Google Maps platform as new venues, activities and experiences emerge.
“Dublin Nights Mapped is a great example of how we can showcase the city’s rich cultural and social life after 6pm,” said lord mayor of Dublin, councillor Ray McAdam. “It highlights the diversity of experiences on offer and encourages people to see and use the city in new ways in the evening and at night.”
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Dublin Nights Mapped aligns with Dublin City’s Night-Time Strategy, which aims to foster collaboration between cultural organisations, venues and creatives, create new synergies, and enhance Dublin’s overall evening and night-time experience for residents and visitors alike.
Dublin City Council’s night-time economy advisor Ray O’Donoghue said: “This project came about after Google approached me to curate a map. As we began putting it together, we realised just how much there is to do in Dublin after 6pm that isn’t focused on alcohol. This is absolutely not anti-alcohol – it’s simply a guide to the many great ways people can experience the city in the evening and at night. That might mean a late café, a cultural event, indoor golf, pottery painting, or simply walking around the city and seeing it differently.
“We hope to continue building on this map over time, and we’d encourage venues, organisations and businesses that aren’t yet included to get involved.”
Micromedia is the official media partner, providing promotional support across the city through its large-format digital networks. To mark the launch of Dublin Nights Mapped, Free Now is offering a 25 per cent discount for a limited time on journeys taken between 6pm and 12am, using the promo code DUBMAPPED, helping people travel around the city more easily while exploring Dublin after dark.
Venues or activities wishing to be considered for inclusion can contact the team at mapped@dublin.ie.
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