Ireland has a very unique culture and is steeped in rich history.  No visit to Ireland is complete until you have visited a traditional Irish bar!  With welcoming turf fires, foot tapping traditional Irish music, song and dance, welcoming atmosphere, friendly people, good food and drink, what better way to experience all of this when in Dublin than with an ‘Irish music pub crawl of Dublin’! For further details please read on…. The Irish bar, pub or public house has long been the centre of Irish social life.  Pub crawl …
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If you have been fortunate enough to get your hands on a ticket to the concert of the century – U2 – then you are very fortunate indeed.  With two shows already confirmed it was announced in March that U2 are to play a 3rd concert in Dublin’s Croke Park venue this July.  For further details please read on… U2 are a world-renowned Irish band who hail from Dublin’s fair city and consist of Bono: Lead vocalist and guitarist, The Edge: Guitar, keyboard and vocals, Adam Clayton: Bass guitar and …
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Sandyford is a pleasant little village located in County Dublin just south of the M50 motorway.  For further details on Sandyford, where to go, what to see, what to do, where to stay and much more please read on…   How to get there: Sandyford is both a business and residential district located approximately 10 km from Dublin City Centre.  Sandyford is easily accessible from Dublin City by pubic transport and is the last stop on the Luas green line route.  By car just follow the signposts at exit 13: …
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Saint Patrick’s Cathedral was founded in 1191 and is the largest church in Ireland.  Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is also one of two ‘Church of Ireland Cathedrals’ in Dublin and is a very popular landmark that is well worth a visit.  For further details on Saint Patrick’s Cathedral please read on…. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is a magnificent cathedral located at Saint Patrick’s Close in Dublin 8.  It is a cathedral steeped in history and today continues to play an important role in Ireland.  The structure itself reaches 91 meters high with …
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Not familiar with Dublin City? Perhaps you would like to learn more or explore this wonderful city at your leisure.  What better way to discover Dublin than with an iWalk Tour! To find out more about this popular and FREE tour please read on…. iWalk Tours are podcast audio guides of Dublin City.  Feel the freedom and independence when you explore Dublin with such a tour.  There are twelve iWalk Tours of Dublin to choose from each covering the streets and attractions of Dublin City.   1.  Georgian Dublin.  2.  The …
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Dublin has much to offer when it comes to evening entertainment and is sure to please and satisfy all tastes.  If nightclubs and disco bars are not your thing don’t worry as there are so many other places to visit for a good night out in Dublin’s fair city.  The following article takes a closer look at some great choices for alternative nights out in Dublin. For further details please read on…. ·      Comedy Nights Why not tickle yourself with a night out in one of Dublin’s many Comedy …
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For a guide to the best shopping centres in Dublin look no further.  Dublin truly is a shopper’s paradise with an endless choice of the latest fashion trends and must haves.  There really is something for everyone when it comes to shopping in Dublin.   For further details please read on… Putting aside the many great shopping streets of Dublin there is an even greater choice when it comes to shopping centres in Dublin.  Each only waiting to be discovered the only thing is which one to choose! Dundrum Shopping …
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The following article takes a look at just some of the top concerts taking place in Dublin this August.  So if you are thinking of visiting Dublin and wish to be entertained by some of the best music acts of today, don’t delay, now is the time to start planning that Autumn gig in Dublin.  For further details please read on…. Metallica – Marley Park – 1st August 2009. Metallica is without doubt one of the most influential heavy metal bands of the 1980′s and will take centre stage at …
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Dollymount Strand is a beautiful coastal suburb of Dublin located on the north coast of Dublin Bay.  Dollymount Strand has been enjoyed and loved by generations of Dubliners, it is easy to see why this is so when you visit this striking beach and see for yourself.  For further details on Dollymount Strand please read on… Just two weeks ago on 3rd June 2009 Dollymount Strand received the Blue Flag Status for 2009.   Mr John Gormley, T.D and Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, presented the 2009 Blue …
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As there is so much to see and do in Dublin you could spend days exploring this wonderful city and county, however if you are limited to just 24 hours in Dublin you will need to carefully plan your itinerary and get as much as possible in.  The following article looks at some great ways to utilize your time and get the best out of Dublin in a day. Travelling from Dublin Airport: Check out our article Bus and Coach Services from Dublin Airport for some great public transport suggestions …
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