Laddy GaGa plays the point this weekend.

Laddy GaGa plays the point this weekend.
THE MONSTER BALL TOUR
STARRING...
LADY GAGA

20th FEBRUARY 2010 - sold out
21st FEBRUARY 2010 - limited tickets available

Isaacs Hostel is the closest Hostel to the 02.
Only 15 mins walk or 5 mins on the Luas outside

Lady Gaga “the biggest selling new artist of the year”
The Monster Ball will be the first chance for fans to hear live renditions of new songs from her revamped album, The Fame Monster, due for release on 20th November.

The Russian Festival 15th - 21st February an event showcasing Russian art, folk crafts, food, storytelling and music.
The Russian Cultural Festival will include photographic exhibitions in Civic Offices, Wood Quay and Light House Cinema, Smithfield. There will be lunchtime lectures on Russian topics at Council Chamber, City Hall. Music events will take place throughout the week, including DIT School of Music concert in support of the charity “To Russia with Love” in The Pepper Canister Church and performances of Russia’s Nadejda Babkina in the Button Factory Temple Bar. Pancake Day, Sunday 21st of February will see various activities for all the family taking place in Meeting House Square, Temple Bar including music performances, children’s activities including face painting, Russian storytelling, and food stalls to give a taste of Russia.

The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 18-28 Feb
The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival is Ireland’s premiere feature film festival and takes place in Dublin over the course of eleven movie filled days and nights in February. Each year the festival plays host to the cream of Irish and International film talent by presenting the latest and most diverse that the world of cinema has to offer. As well as a comprehensive programme of films the festival offers a range of film events from the glitz and glamour of the red carpet at Gala Screenings to industry master-classes, Q&As, public interviews and panel discussions.
There couldn’t be a better time to come to Dublin, join us for some sport and culture.

Dublin Chinese New Year Festival

Dublin Chinese New Year Festival
12th - 21st Feb

Celebrating the year of the tiger, 4708th year of the Chinese calendar.
The Dublin Chinese New Year Festival will bring vibrant energy and color to Dublin this spring. Don't miss a host of arts & cultural events, exhibitions & more!
Starting the celebrations will be a Chinese carnival on Valentine’s Day.

12.00 to 19.00
Wolf Tone Park
Jervis Street
only a short 5 mins walk from the hostels

Sample the Chinese foods, visit craft stalls and be part of the celebrations with Performances FROM Dragon and Lion dancers, Tai Chi & martial arts displays. This is your Festival. Welcome to the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival 2010. May the year bring you blessings of great fortune!

Full Listing of Events:

Dont forget to check out our weekly list of FREE Hostel events and in house entertainment just for you.

Irland V Italy this Saturday 6th Feb 14.30.

Europe’s 6 top rugby playing nations will be aiming for glory in another hotly contested championship.
This Saturday the battle begins with Ireland v Italy kicking off at 14.30.
Once again the inspirational venue of Croke Park will act as the backdrop to the unfolding match excitement.

Whether you have a ticket to the game or not the magical atmosphere of a rugby weekend in Dublin is not to be missed! Watch the game in a local bar or restaurant and you'll feel like you are in pitchside...almost!

Dublin is famous for its craic and great pubs and a rugby weekend is always a guaranteed party weekend.

Isaacs Hostel and Jacobs Inn are only a 15 min walk to Croke Park and a short stroll from bar's & night clubs.

Don’t forget to check out our cool new website too.
Well we think it’s cool but let us know what you think email hostel@isaacs.ie

Dublin Hostel's Break Guinness World Record.

Its official Isaacs Hostel & Jacobs Inn in connection with the DBH Hostels (Dublin’s Best Hostel’s) broke a Guinness World Record on Monday night 25th January at the HOSTELWORLD.COM 2010 Hoscars in the Button Factory Temple Bar Dublin.

There was a lot of excitement on the night as 29 backpackers’ crammed into one small bunk bed to break the record for
“Most amount of people in one Bunk Bed”

The bed supplied by Justin McCarthy from Sleeptite is usually reserved for just two backpackers’ proudly supported all 29 backpackers’.......we think we might have got more in but ran out of yellow t-shirtsheehee

Isaacs Hostel and Jacobs Inn are proud to be part of the new innovative group of 8 of the Best Dublin City Backpacker’s who have agreed to join together to raise the standards and services of Hostels in Dublin.

Also announced at the Hostelworld.com conference is the new hostelworld.com application for your mobile, now it’s even easier for you to book your bed on your mobile.
Check it out its pretty cool....

Congratulations also to Travellers House Lisbon who won Best Hostel in the World 2009
also well done to all the other winners on the night, we plan to win next year.
Hostelworld Hoscars 2010

Festival Fever 2010

Dublin is the capital of festivals this year! Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, St. Patrick's Festival, Dublin City Soul Festival, DLR Festival of World Cultures, Dublin Theatre Festival & much much more await you in 2010!!

Save money on accommodation with beds starting from only €9 and flights from London on Ryanair only €10. There is just so much to do in Dublin. Check out the following…….

Temple Bar TradFest
27th - 31st January 2010
Celebrating its 5th birthday and running for 5 nights from January 27th - 31st, the Temple Bar TradFest promises to be bigger and better than ever! With concerts, pub trails, parades, marching pipe bands, a playground, film screenings, street performers, a restaurant trail, free street entertainment and much much more, the TradFest will certainly help you kick the January blues!

European Capital of Sport 2010
Dublin has been chosen as the European Capital of Sport for 2010! Capture our unique sporting culture at one of our national games, experience a night at the dogs (ask reception for our special passes), enjoy a round of Golf & much much more....


THE WORLDWIDE SMASH HIT MUSICAL ROCKS THE O2 DUBLIN
THE MUSICAL BY QUEEN and Ben Elton featuring 24 of Queen’s greatest hits!
Awe-inspiring production. With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances, this theatrical phenomenon is not to be missed!
Tickets from €40
http://www.visitdublin.com/events/musical/Detail.aspx?id=240&mid=6484

It might be January but there is a lot going on in Dublin.
Come along and be part of it.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Following the snow last week in Dublin, the city was thrown into chaos. With the buses off the road due to treacherous conditions and thousands of commuters struggling to make their way home only to find their water has been cut.
For those of you lucky enough to be staying in Isaacs Hostel you don’t need to worry as we have turned up the heating and opened our FREE Sauna for you to warm up in after a day of exploring the city in the snow, and the city does look beautiful with snow.
We even have a new special offer with beds a little as €9 including breakfast.
Isaacs Hostel and Jacobs Inn are located in the heart of the city 2 minutes from O’Connell Street and right beside the Bus and Train Station.

Dublin Airport has many delays so make sure you check your flight details in advance and allow yourself enough time to get to the airport.

New Year in Dublin

New Year in Isaacs Hostel & Jacobs Inn

Come and celebrate the New Year with us.
We have our last few beds available to book.

We will kick start the celebrations with our last BBQ of the year in our heated garden at 6pm on New Year’s Eve, followed by some live music in Isaacs hostel with Curt Krause.

There is a lot happening around the city too here are a few suggestions for you….
If you want to party your way into 2010 then you couldn't be in a better place than Dublin. You'll find lots of traditional Irish bars, disco bars, and nightclubs which will all have their own countdown at midnight. You'll find an excellent selection in Temple Bar – Dublin's vibrant cultural quarter. If you're heading to a restaurant then book well in advance.
Why not ring in the New Year to the sound of the Christchurch Bells which will be heard ringing throughout the entire city at midnight. This is a big tradition in Dublin city centre where hundreds of people flock to Christchurch Cathedral to hear the tolling of these famous bells. The cathedral has a record number of 19 bells. If you're going to this event then get there early – wrap up warm, get a good spot and join in with the other travelers outside the cathedral.
Other New Year's events include the Lord Mayors New Years Day Parade. This fun and entertaining parade hosts some fantastic marching bands from home and abroad. The parade starts off on Parnell Street (just north of O’Connell St,), makes its way up through Dublin’s main thoroughfare O' Connell Street where all the acts stop and perform for Dublin’s Lord Mayor.
Another New Years Day activity to enjoy is ice-skating and this year again, Smithfield on ice (at Smithfield) and 7up on Ice (in the RDS).
All events are within walking distance of both hostels so why not stay in the heart of the city this New Year.
Happy New Year to all our Guests