n streets and at venues
throughout Dublin in general, and the city has produced several musicians and
groups of international success, including U2, one member
of Westlife, The Dubliners, The Thrills, Horslips, Jedward, The
Boomtown Rats, Boyzone, Ronan Keating, Thin Lizzy, Paddy
Casey, Sinéad O'Connor, The Script and My Bloody Valentine.
The two best known cinemas in the city centre are the Savoy
Cinema and the Cineworld Cinema, both north of the Liffey.
Alternative and special-interest cinema can be found in the Irish Film
Institute in Temple Bar, in the Screen Cinema on d'Olier Street
and in the Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield. Large modern multi screen cinemas
are located across suburban Dublin. The O
2 venue in
the Dublin Docklands has played host to many world renowned
performers.
Shopping
Dublin is a popular shopping destination for both locals and
tourists. The city has numerous shopping districts, particularly
around Grafton Street and Henry Street. The city centre is also
the location of large department stores, most
notably Arnotts, Brown Thomas and Clerys.
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