Dublin Airport Interesting Facts Dublin Airport welcomes a dizzying array of individuals 24 hours a day, 364 days a year (it closes Christmas Day), so it’s a vast source of weird and wonderful facts. We’ve selected a dozen of our favourites for you: Dublin Airport handles an average of 60,000 passengers per day – but this can rise to some 80,000 daily in the peak summer season. More than 248 million passengers have travelled through Dublin Airport since it opened in 1940 – that’s nearly a quarter of a billion …
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Dublin Airport Inbound Passengers
Dublin Airport Inbound Passengers The majority of visitors to Ireland enter the country via Dublin Airport, so the arrivals lounge can resemble a United Nations assembly at times, with people from all over the world streaming through. Of course, the global economic slump has seen a drop in passenger numbers at Dublin Airport, but things are starting to look up. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) reports that passenger traffic at Dublin Airport rose by 2% in 2011, to 18.8 million passengers, with the biggest growth among passengers coming from outside …
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Free Family Things To Do In Dublin
Family disposable income is at a premium during these harsh economic times, however that doesn’t mean that you cannot enjoy a day out at little or no cost! Dublin is home to many attractions that will not cost you anything at all to visit, and you can have a great family day out together without breaking the bank one bit. Read on for more about Free Things To Do In Dublin… Trinity CollegeTrinity was founded in the late 16th century, and as such is the oldest University in Ireland. We …
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Dublin Hotels Special Offers – Just €149!
Heading to Dublin city and looking for value for money hotel accommodation? Whether you’re heading midweek or weekend, for a concert, shopping or sightseeing, we’ve got the ideal accommodation for you and it comes at the cheapest price you are likely to find around! Read on for more… We, at GoIreland.com have just launched our new Value Breaks product, which is on offer in Dublin city and right throughout Ireland. 2 people can stay in a 3 or 4 star hotel for 2 nights (breakfast included) and pay just €149 …
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Great Ireland Run 2010
With the 2010 ‘Great Run Ireland’ only just around the corner we take a closer look at this years event taking place on Sunday 18th April 2010 in the beautiful setting of Dublin’s Phoenix Park. For further details please read on… On your mark, get set, gooo…. First staged in 2003, ‘The Great Ireland Run’ is today one of the country’s top 10k charity runs. With over 8,000 runners lining up to participate in this years event, including some home grown celebrities which include our very own Ronan Keating, this …
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Temple Bar Cultural Trust presents… In Handel’s Day
On Tuesday 13th April Dublin City will celebrate the music and history of George Frederick Handel as it was in 18th century Dublin. From 10am until 12 mid-night people will enjoy a host of activities for people to participate in and enjoy. Most importantly to note, these activities are FREE… For further details on ‘In Handle’s Day’ please read on… In Handel’s Day takes place in the cultural quarter of Dublin’s Temple Bar. The aim of the festival is to celebrate Handel through a day-long programme of events suitable for …
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Historic Sites of Dublin
When you visit Dublin you can’t but wonder just how many historic sites this great city has. With every turn there is something to admired and explore. Dublin really has an abundance of historic sites that can be found dotted throughout the city and surrounding areas. In the following article we take a look at just a selection of some of Dublin’s many historic sites that call Dublin home… Dublin Castle Dublin Castle is located in the oldest quarter of Dublin city in the Christchurch area. The original castle was …
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Temple Bar – Dublin’s Cultural Quarter
Temple Bar is Dublin’s thriving cultural quarter located on the south bank of the glistening River Liffey. It is a wonderful area nestled in Dublin City Centre and is home to many Irish cultural and art institutions, attracting people from all corners of the world. For further details on Dublin’s vibrant Temple Bar area please read on…. Home to more than 50 cultural organisations, offering an opportunity to experience contemporary arts in some of the most spectacular and innovative cultural venues in the city, it is easy to see why …
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The Dublin Toy and Train Fair 2010
If you’re enthralled by toys and trains, then this is definitely for you! The Dublin Toy and Train Fair is a must for the young and the young at heart. It’s located in the magical setting of Clontarf Castle and the fair runs just four times a year. Read on to find out more… Whether you’re a browser or a buyer, the renowned Dublin Toy and Train Fair is sure to be a great day out! It’s taking place just four times over 2010, so put these dates in your …
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2009 Christmas Line Up At The 02 Arena
The O2 Arena Dublin has such an action packed calendar of concerts and events taking place this December 2009 that we’ve decided to compile a little guide… Whether you’re looking for rock concerts, comedy shows, operas or musicals, there really is something to suit everyone at the O2. Read on for more… ‘Clubland Live 3′ promises to be one of the best dance nights in town! It will feature live performances from some of the biggest names in club music like Cascada, N-Dubz, Darren Styles and Agnes plus many more. It takes …
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