Crash Course on Ireland
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📍 The Turk's Head, Temple Bar
🕐 2 hours
💶 From €18
New dates added !
For September and October , Thursdays @6:30pm
Tripadvisor Review
Isis G
Oxford, United Kingdom9 contributions 2
The Best Advert For Dublin and Ireland Ever!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Aug 2026
Those of us from England often think we know Ireland, but to learn it all, these guys are a must see on any visit to Dublin.
Sitting in a Dublin pub with a handful of guests from around the world and a couple of drinks listening to Paddy and Colm talk about all things Ireland was a great way of learning about the beauty, history, challenges and complexity of this amazing country. Detail and humour are key to the tales told and the information shared. If you’re just here for a few days or planning a longer trip around the country then this is a great way of getting your teeth into some key historical and cultural information.
The whole family had a great evening fellas. Thanks so much !
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Written August 30, 2026
Juste N -Lithuania
Fun way to get started in Ireland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was lovely! The history session was very informative and fun, I got to ask all the questions I wanted to ask about the Ireland and the Irish but never got the chance before. I think it helps to bridge different sights and tours of the city together in a comprehensive way. :) Afterwards we stayed in the pub for some delicious food and live music and dancing. Evening well-spent!
.New to Ireland? Start here. You'll understand far more of what you see during the rest of your trip.
Ireland Explained Over a Pint
Why are there two Irelands? Why does Irish history still matter today? And what exactly are Gaelic games?
Crash Course on Ireland connects the dots. Over two relaxed and entertaining hours in a historic Dublin pub, we take you from Ireland’s earliest settlers through Vikings, Normans, rebellion and independence to the modern Ireland you’re visiting today.
Along the way, we explore Irish politics, culture, sport, language and identity — with plenty of stories and time for questions.
No history lecture. Just Ireland explained.
Private & Corporate Events
Crash Course on Ireland can come to you.
The experience can be privately booked by companies, organisations and groups, and is particularly suited to international staff who are new to Ireland. In an engaging and informal two-hour session, we introduce participants to the history, culture, traditions and quirks of the country they now call home.
We can deliver Crash Course on Ireland at your workplace or at another suitable venue, including hotels and pubs. The experience can also be adapted to suit your group, making it an ideal staff social event, cultural introduction or welcome experience for international employees.
Contact Dublin Docent to discuss a private or corporate booking.
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Gurugram (Gurgaon), India 2 contributions
A brief history of Ireland
Aug 2026 • Couples
Was a great experience to learn Irish history in a relaxed environment over a pint of Guinness. Would highly recommend as the first thing to do while visiting as it’ll give you a better appreciation of things you’ll see around the country.
Written August 24, 2026
Reviews
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“Best introduction to Ireland we had”
'We did the Crash Course on Ireland when we arrived in Dublin and it was the smartest decision of the trip. In under two hours we got a clear, entertaining overview of Irish history, politics, culture and even sport. It made everything else we visited afterwards make more sense. The relaxed pub setting in Meagher’s added to it—informal, fun, and genuinely informative. Highly recommend for anyone arriving into Ireland. ' Zabaria Peter
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“Brilliant mix of history and craic”
This was exactly what we were looking for—something informative but not dry. Paddy and Colm explained complex parts of Irish history in a way that was easy to follow and actually funny. The structure of the night worked really well, especially the modern Ireland section and the long history overview. Great atmosphere in the pub too. You come away feeling like you understand the country, not just the tourist sites.