Fancy hitting the ice? Christmas 2008 is fast approaching, and so is the return of the remarkable Dublin On Ice spectacle at Smithfield! Whether you’re a novice on the ice, or if you want to show off your fancy figure skating moves, it’s a wonderful experience. Find out more about this popular festive Dublin event… About Smithfield… Smithfield is located in Dublin 7, close to the city centre, in an area on the Northside of Dublin. It’s one of the major historic areas of Dublin city and is bordered to …
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Experience the fun, thrill and excitement of Funderland at Dublin’s RDS. Funderland comes to Dublin from Friday December 26th (Saint Stephen’s Day) to Sunday the 11th January. It’s Europe’s longest running winter carnival and celebrates 34 years in business this year. You’ll have a roller coaster of a ride and plenty fairground fun. Read on for more… This Christmas, Funderland plans the biggest and best show ever. Over the years Funderland has entertained the people of Ireland and continues to reach new heights each year with a new addition and …
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Temple Bar is Dublin city’s cultural quarter and it’s located right in the heart of city centre, just south of the River Liffey. Its narrow cobblestone streets are usually buzzing with life and it’s home to some of Dublin’s best bars, delicious cuisine and a lively atmosphere. Temple Bar really comes to life during the festive season with illuminating Christmas lights, markets, carol singers, and you might even spot Santa himself! Read on for more… Come and experience the cosmopolitan vibrancy of this wonderful city, brace the Christmas shoppers, take …
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Now in its 11th Year, the Dublin Toy and Train Fair at Clontarf Castle exhibits a wonderful array of toys and train sets to attract all ages! There are over 70 tables to browse through, where you can pick up that ever popular Christmas gift, or admire some of the finest antique toy collectibles in display. Interested? There are four Toy and Train Fairs held in Dublin, usually in the months of February, May, September, and November. The events were previously held in Dun Laoghaire, but for the past four …
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Stillorgan is located 10km to the south of Dublin city and about 5km from Dun Laoghaire Harbour. It’s a large suburban area developed around the original rural village. It was home to the first ever shopping centre in Ireland, Stillorgan Shopping Centre, which opened in 1966, and remains a retail hotspot to this day. Stillorgan also has a really good selection of pubs and restaurants to choose from, along with bowling, a cinema and historical sights to visit. Read on for more… The name Stillorgan is thought to have come …
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Yes I know its only September but believe it or not there are plans under way already for New Year’s Eve in Dublin 2008. Dublin city centre is firmly established as one of the most popular places to be on New Year’s Eve, with restaurants, pubs and clubs open until the wee hours of the morning. Read on for more suggestions on how to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Ireland’s Capital… Pubs and clubs… With Dublin pubs and clubs bracing themselves for one of the busiest nights of the year there’ll be …
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Rathmines is a residential area located about 3km south of  the city centre. It’s part of the Dublin 6 postal code area and is well linked by public transport. It’s often referred to as “flatland” by locals due to the large number of rented accommodation in the area. Read on for more… Things to see… Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinner’s Roman Catholic Church, was built in 1854 by Patrick Byrne, its style is notably Greek. The Church was later extended by W. H. Byrne.  The dominant feature of this church …
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Clondalkin, Cluain Dolcain, is literally translated to Dolcan’s meadow. It’s a satellite town/suburb located about 10km southwest of Dublin city centre and is well serviced by public transport links. It was founded by St. Cronán (known as Mochua), but the actual history of the town dates back to Neolithic settlers around 5,600 B.C. Read on for more… History of Clondalkin… Clondalkin is steeped in history and was unfortunate to be plundered and destroyed by the Vikings around 832 A.D., and the scene of a battle between Strongbow and High King …
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When you think about driving in Dublin, does it send shivers up your spine? Unfortunately, yes it is true that traffic can be extremely heavy, and there are many one-way streets, making it frustrating to navigate around the city. Not only that, there are large numbers of bus lanes, which allow buses, taxis and pedal cyclists access to, and these are generally prohibited for car drivers to use. However, with a bit of forward planning, you can find your way through Dublin, and also get to Dublin quite easily from …
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Travelling to Dublin and not familiar with the city?  First things first, you need a good Dublin street map. This is the only way to plan your itinerary and familiarise yourself with the surroundings, the many tourist attractions, shopping areas, nightlife venues and much more. The following link will provide you with a very good Dublin city centre street map. To zoom in on a particular area just double click on the map or choose from the location options listed below the map.  There are many different types of maps …
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