As someone who has traveled to 58 countries, I have participated in a fair share of interesting social activities. However, Ukulele Night in Dublin is by far the most interesting cultural event I have ever been a part of. Every Tuesday night starting at 8 PM, Stag’s Head Pub in Dublin, Ireland has its weekly Ukulele Night. Stag’s Head Pub is a bar located in the Temple Bar District in Dublin. The Temple Bar District is the center of nightlife in the city.
At Ukulele Night, locals and tourists gather with their ukuleles and cover songs from many decades and genres. Don’t worry if you don’t have a ukulele. The people attending are friendly enough to let you play theirs, even if you aren’t good. As you can see from the pictures, Ukulele Night does not disappoint, and to have that experience with my best friends is a memory I will always cherish. Every group of friends has that one experience that they will always carry with them. Ukulele Night is that experience for us. The smiles, the laughs, the songs made for great memories that we can reminisce about for years to come. My favorite part was playing the ukulele and singing along to the single “Hot N Cold” by Katy Perry. We did many other popular songs. My friends and I definitely enjoyed ourselves. In fact, I enjoyed it so much, I went again the last Tuesday I was there. So, if you are ever in Dublin on a Tuesday night, make your way to Stag’s Head Pub in the Temple Bar District of Dublin, Ireland.
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Senior accounting major Eric studied abroad with our faculty-led programs in Vietnam and Ireland. Come meet Eric and the other peer advisors at a Hogs Abroad 101 information meeting! These hour-long sessions are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the fall and spring semesters, from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the Center for World Languages, Literatures and Cultures (JBHT 207).
