Developed with the support of the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, the initiative brings together almost 100 locations across the capital on a single, easy-to-use Google Map. From late-opening cafés and cultural venues to creative activities, indoor sports, and free outdoor experiences, the map highlights the diversity of Dublin’s evening and night-time offering beyond traditional nightlife.
‘Dublin Nights Mapped’ is a curated list compiled by Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Economy Advisor and hosted on the Google Maps platform. Full details, including access to the map, are available at www.dublinnights.ie.
Speaking at the launch, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, said the project reflects a changing and more inclusive vision for the city at night. “Dublin Nights Mapped is a great example of how we can showcase the city’s rich cultural and social life after 6pm. 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.”
The map is intended to be a “living, breathing resource”, with regular updates planned as new venues, activities, and experiences emerge across the city. It aligns closely with Dublin City’s Night-Time Strategy, which aims to foster collaboration between cultural organisations, venues, and creatives, while enhancing the overall night-time experience for residents and visitors alike.
Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, welcomed the initiative and its broader vision for Ireland’s capital. “The Night-Time Economy should offer a range of activities that are inclusive, diverse and reflective of today’s trends and society. I am delighted to be supporting this positive initiative, which furthers this objective and showcases the wide range of cultural activities and options for an alternative night out in the city.”
Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Economy Advisor, Ray O’Donoghue, explained that the project began following an approach from Google. “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,” he said. “That might mean a late café, a cultural event, indoor golf, pottery painting, or simply walking around the city and seeing it differently.”
Mr O’Donoghue added that the council hopes to continue expanding the map over time and encouraged venues, organisations, and businesses not yet included to get involved.
To support the launch, Free Now is offering a 25 per cent discount on journeys taken between 6pm and 12am for a limited time, using the promo code DUBMAPPED, making it easier for people to travel around the city while exploring Dublin after dark.
Micromedia is the official media partner for the project, providing promotional support across the city through its large-format digital networks.
Venues or activities interested in being included can contact the team at mapped@dublin.ie, as ‘Dublin Nights Mapped’ continues to grow as a key resource for Dublin’s evolving night-time economy.
