I have been lucky enough to work with Hector a couple of times, and really really cant recommend…read moregetting a shoot here enough. Hector is super professional and also super friendly. He let me know in advance how to prepare for shoot day, simple things like shaving in advance so you don't get red bumps or anything that would show up in the pictures, which I thought was a great touch. I was really nervous to do my first ever photographic shoot but he really put me at my ease, keeping a steady flow of chatter going and helping me relax. He gives brilliant direction so I was comfortable with every pose as he made it all so easy for me and I really could not be more thrilled with the photographs, even if they may not be something I want to show the grandkids in years to come, I will always have them for myself. You can bring items you have from home like corsets and lingere, but he also has a dress up box full of incredible outfits to peruse, so you don't have to worry about what to bring with you.

Wonderful theater. I can't believe how old it is. The production we saw- The Good Father- was…read morefantastic. Just amazing performances. Difficult to be so intimate for so long but the actors sustained the relationship beautifully. I hope I get to see another play here some day. The benches were comfortable. It certainly wasn't crowded for the matinee- there were only about 10 people total, including us, which was very sad as the play was so wonderful and the acting so superb. There is a bar in the lobby and the building is gorgeous. They've an upper floor you can rent out for occasions. And it's gorgeous- stained glass windows, lovely giant hall with beautiful ceiling- the works. I think you'd have a lovely wedding if you booked it. I wish I could go back for more productions, because this place is a class act all the way. Nice bathrooms, too.

A little known theatre amongst the occasional theatre going crowd. It is wedged between two…read morechurches and is something that you would easily walk by. It was built way back in 1662 and was a prominent theatrical venue in it's hey day. On either side of it is St Michael and St John's Church. It's structure still remains and it opens up into the basement. It recently got a refurbishment grant so that it could be modelled back to it's former glory. Its part of Gaiety School of acting and you can catch some good performances. The location is in Temple Bar which adds to it's historical essence, a real Dublin treasure.

I think the company itself is only new but apparently Niamh, the woman who runs it has been looking…read moreafter wedding bands for a while. I wanted to book a specific band she handles and they were already taken on the day I wanted, so she sorted me out with another one of her bands which I actually ended up liking way more than the one I was originally going to go with. Long story short they helped make my wedding and were v helpful!

Le Catedral's fuchsia pink door stands out like a ray of light in the midst of the more cheerless,…read moreindustrialized looking exteriors on St. Augustine Street. This intriguing mode of entry really roused my interest. Upon entry, ascend the white-washed walls laden with a whole conglomerate of paintings and photographs old and new. The Back Loft is a bright and roomy multi-disciplinary loft located at the back of La Catedral Studios. It is a multi-purpose space for the arts in a reclaimed Victorian industrial loft. Refurbished to a bare minimum to preserve the raw fabric of its past time charm, this inspired space is an unconventional artists' playground which embraces any art related project. The space may be hired for art exhibitions, live art events, theatre plays and rehearsals, workshops, intimate music gigs, dance, life drawing, photo shoots, film location and functions, to mention a few. The Back Loft is particularly open to experimentations and to adventurous site-specific work, to individual and collectives' curated projects and is an ideal springboard for emerging artists. I recently attended a photo exhibition here organized by a college friend who was able to get her hands on the venue relatively easily. Since its establishment in 2005, the Back Loft has played host to a great array of events independently curated by individuals and collectives. From what she said the studios offered a nurturing and supportive environment with 24 hr/7 day access, wi-fi, visibility on the studios' blog, kitchen and chill out space, free attendance at the back loft events, participation in an open studio event at Culture Night, negotiable rates for hire of the Back Loft and free access to the Back Loft for private use. I have attended a separate function here where I witnessed the use of one projector, one sound system (mixing desk and two speakers), two microphone stands, one microphone, one upright acoustic piano and a rack of gallery spotlights to further emphasise it's unique resourcefulness. From a punter's point of view the space's great natural light as a result of sky-lights running the length of the space and original pine timber flooring provide the ideal backdrop to witness pioneering artwork like no other.

The Good I saw a pretty kick ass indy play here in the…read morebeginning of December called "The Suitcase Milongurea" by Nicole Rouke and the smokin' sounds of Truly Divine. The space is a solid venue space to host an event. Big room, It has that NY city loft feel meets local messy artist space. Lots of cool local artists have their work displayed all around the gallery. The drawbacks Some of the a/v equipment wasn't working on my last visit there and the bathrooms need better maintenance, but other than that the venue is a chill hang out spot!

Steve is honestly wonderful. He is an absolute master at what he does, and manages to make even the…read moreshyest most awkward actor ever (me!) feel comfortable throughout the shoot. Highly recommend.

Steve is an absolute pleasure to work with, he works fast, he makes you look your absolute best,…read moreand he's very flexible! I had a few friends - college students - who needed headshots done for applications, and their photos turned out so well that I had to know who did them! I was on a tight deadline to get a professional (corporate) photo done and got in touch with Steve who was able to fit me in the next day. It's a straightforward 15 minute walk from Grafton Street and when I arrived, we got me done and dusted within 15 minutes and on my way! That was Wednesday - he got my finished photo back to me by Friday. Although not a particularly insecure person in daily life, I do run into the typical self-consciousness when taking photos. Steve absolutely minimized this without trying to do the annoying insincere flattery thing, which I actually really appreciated. He didn't try to make my simple application photo into a "photo shoot" and helped me to mitigate the "tired medical student" look, making minor but key adjustments as we went along without taking an age and a half to do so. Anyway that's about all I can say that's helpful - except that if I ever need any kind of portrait taken again, I'll definitely be going back!

Best entertainment company l have dealt with, great with kids and adults, involving everyone in a…read morefun, enthusiastic manner, very professional. Book them, you won't be disappointed :) Thankyou Jeff.

The room was a good size and smelled very niece. The bed was comfortable but the pillows were a…read morelittle flat. The blackout curtains were excellent and the sound proofing was really good too. The shower was nice and hot with great shower pressure. Breakfast was included- basic but enough to start the day. The staff were all very nice. You need to use the room key to enter the hotel so it is secure. The location is also very good- away from the noisy touristy area but within walking distance of many sites. I was able to walk everywhere in 15-20 min. There is a taxi stand on the side street right next to the hotel too. I booked early so I got a really good price for this hotel and I definitely would stay here again.

I decided to stay here simply because I had points for a free stay. I came into this with zero…read moreexpectations honestly. Upon arrival our room wasn't ready so they treat me and my wife to a nice cold beer and apologized for the inconvenience. With a cold beer in my hand was ok by me. They had our room ready before we finished our beers. The staff here is exceptional when it comes to customer service. I like that they keep the front door locked and have a door man to keep those that don't belong out. The hotel is very clean in all places. The bed was a little stiff for my liking, but I have back issues so probably a me problem. This hotel itself is very quiet. The street noise had brief moments of people yelling. If you stay here check to see if your windows are open. We didn't know they were and once we figured that out it helped with some of the noise. Parking here is about a block away and a bit pricey. Make sure they validate your parking for the reduced rate. The location makes a lot of things within walking distance. We walked to the zoo and temple bar areas during our stay. I would stay here again for sure.

Drove a very long distance to go to Family members quincenera, which is a child's 15 birthday…read moreparty. My child was dressed on a nice polo and shorts and upon arrival the security guards refused to let him in to the event because there is a no shorts rule from the owner of the building. They turned away a child for wearing shorts is kids party. He wasn't dressed like he was going to a sports event, he looked nice. Anyways yes a security guard at a child's party. ALSO they have a clear bag rule.. Which also didn't make sense at a child's party or wedding for that matter. Guests who actually were able to attend said the food was terrible. Will NEVER be going to this place again for any event ever. Definitely will not recommend having your event here with their disregard to your guests for petty things.

At the moment the bodies exhibit is being shown which is quite fitting considering that it used to…read morebe part of the Rotunda hospital. If you haven't seen the exhibit yet, you only have a short amount of time left to. If you can, it's a great ticket. Absolutely fascinating and a great thing to do as a family. It was used for the hospital's fund-raising efforts. Nowadays it's a good place to see exhibits.