Countdown to Christmas

With Halloween behind us the countdown is now well on the way for Christmas.
Time for shopping, mulled wine, mince pies and of course Christmas Parties.
With all this talk about recession a lot of Christmas Parties have taken a back seat! Boo!
We want to change that. Yeaah!
Isaacs Hostel and Jacobs Inn are running a Competition coming up to Christmas with your chance to WIN a FREE Christmas Party for YOU and 9 friends.
We have joined with our good friends at the Irish Greyhound Board to bring you a Fantastic Fun Competition.

Everyone knows “A Dog is Man’s best friend”
We want to see yours.
Send us a photo of your Best Friend and be in with a chance of Winning this Fantastic Prize.

Email your entries to events@isaacs.ie

Get snapping

The Craziest Halloween Party of the Year.

Everyone loves Halloween and it’s easy to understand why, Halloween allows people to show their creativity in a variety of fun and exciting ways.

Plans are well on the way in Isaacs Hostel for the Party of the year, cobwebs, pumpkins and lots of other spooky decorations will greet you on arrival.
All in preparation for our Fun packed Party on Saturday night.
It’s guaranteed to be a great night with live music, DJ’s, BBQ, alcohol and the coolest people in town.

The weather doesn't look promising but how cares you don’t even have to leave the hostel we have so much going on. Check out our Events page for full information.
Don’t forget its Fancy Dress so get cracking on those costumes. FREE entrance if you come in Fancy Dress otherwise its €3.
We have lots of FREE drinks, prices and games lined up for you.

The Red Line Music Festival comes to Isaacs Hostel

Music, Music, and more Music this week in Isaacs Hostel and the best part is it is all FREE for guests staying in both Isaacs hostel and Jacobs Inn.
The Red Line festival takes place this week from 22nd October to 25th October in Smithfield in Three of the more popular bars in the area the Dice Bar, The Cobblestone and Sin É. Check out The Red Line Roots Festival 2009 for more information.

Saturday night kick starts with live music in reception at 4pm by Serious Sam Barret (UK) he will later be joined by a number of other musicians taking part in The Red Line festival ………. live music, comedy and poetry are all lined up for your enjoyment.
At 5.30/6pm you will be brought on a Historical Walking Tour through the local area and finish up for with even more live music in your choice of the three bars.
Who cares if the sun isn’t shinning this bank holiday weekend there is so much happening in doors.

This is a great opportunity for you to meet some great people, sample the local brew and enjoy some good quality music.

Don’t forget our Halloween party next weekend.
We have added some Live Music to the line up.
“Madra” our popular local band will be performing from 7pm in Isaacs Hostel and as usual we have our famous BBQ with Burger and Beer for only €5.
There will be Live DJ’s till late with Spot Prizes and Party Games.
Remember to come in costume for FREE entrance (otherwise it will be 3euro)

Madra –live in Jacobs Inn


“Madra” are playing live in Jacobs Inn tonight and it’s FREE for all guests staying in both Isaacs Hostel and Jacobs Inn.

Madra (the Irish word for Dog) are Dublin’s hottest three piece rock band with influences from Irish rock legends like Thin Lizzy to the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and the Foofighters you will not be able to resist this bands catchy songs and raw seductive live sound. Check them out at www.Madramusic.com.

Tomorrow night we have even more music lined up for you with the return of Basic’s playing the 16th and 17th October.

Don’t forget to enter our Halloween Competition in connection with Hostels.com and be in with a chance to win FREE Accommodation and Party Passes for the party of the year.

And as always we have our Chili and Sol night tonight in Jacobs Inn with the best meal deal in Dublin. Chili with rice and salad for €5 including a FREE BEER.

The atmosphere will be great tonight with our live band to entertain you as you feast.

October in Isaacs Hostel

October looks like it’s going to be a fun packed month which is just as well because the rain hasn’t stopped since October began.

So what have we to look forward to?

Good news following “Basic” amazing performance on Saturday night they have promised to return for two more dates in October.
16th October in Isaacs hostel and
17th October in Jacobs inn.

Entrance FREE to guests staying in both our hostels.

Basic’s will also be performing in the Academy on the 8th October.
There is a 5euro entrance fee which all goes for a good cause to support the Special Olympics. So do your bit and have a great night out at the same time.
Also confirmed for October is MANDRA
15th October in Isaacs hostel

Every Tuesday there is dog racing in Harold’s Cross and we have lots of FREE tickets to give away. Just keep an eye on out Facebook and twitter pages for updates on competitions.

October would not be complete without a Halloween Party and we intend to do it in style in Isaacs hostel.
Starting October 31st with FREE beer on arrival, we have live music, local DJ’s, party games, fancy dress and the best crowd of party people in the city.
So come and join us. 15euro per person includes accommodation.
Book here.

Arthur Guinness after party

Everyone is in recovery after having a blast at the many Guinness parties around the city last Thursday. Jacobs inn celebrations took place from 5.30pm where we had FREE Guinness and live music.
At 5.59 everyone raised a toast to Arthur. We then had some Irish dancing and a dance off were the winners won 2 tickets to the Guinness store house. It was a lot of fun but more than a few sore heads around the hostel the next day. All in the name of fun and culture!
Tonight we have live music by Bex Marshall an exception musician with a powerfull voice and amazing guitar skills.
Come along to Jacobs Inn tonight at 7pm for a preformance not to be missed.

Arthur Guinness 250 years

Dublin is in a buzz getting ready to celebrate Arthur Guinness 250th Birthday.
The home of the black stuff is known for its partying skills and craic and now we have the best reason to throw a party……and that’s exactly what we intend to do.
We are having a Guinness Birthday party in Jacobs inn at 5.30pm tomorrow.
There will be music, dancing, Irish stew and Guinness.
Everyone is welcome so come and join the party.

If you want to warm up your partying skills we have a BBQ tonight in Isaacs with life music from Silvo Marrone at 7pm.
5euro for a burger and FREE beer.
See you all there