Dublin is the Capital city of Ireland and is located on the East Coast of Ireland at the mouth of the River Liffey.  It is a city steeped in history and culture and is a wonderful holiday destination with much to offer.  For those looking for adventure and wishing to take in the wonderful landscapes and scenic beauty Dublin has to offer, you truly will be spoilt with the abundance of activities at Dublin’s doorstep! Fingal Sailing And Windsurfing School Battle the ferocious waves and reach new heights in the …
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Dublin is a city that is crammed with so much to see and do – and attracts an impressive number of visitors every year. The year 2007 saw a total of 4.5 million overseas visitors to Ireland’s capital city. To help you learn more about Dublin we have compiled a list of interesting facts about the Fair City that you may not have been aware of before! Read on for more…   1. Dublin has two completely different names in the Irish Language! Dubh Linn and Baile Átha Cliath. The literal …
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Dublin has proven itself to be one of the most popular destinations for a city break in Europe, by consistently maintaining its position as one of the ten most visited cities in the continent. According to the latest travel figures, Ireland’s capital city is 6th in the overall list of cities in Europe that were visited by holidaymakers in 2007. Read on for more… Dublin has remained in sixth position, behind the obvious most popular cities of London, Paris, Rome, Prague and Barcelona in terms of visitor numbers. The other tourist …
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Not familiar with Dublin City Centre? Perhaps it is your first visit? Whatever the reason a visit to the local tourist office in Dublin is a must.  There are four tourist offices located in Dublin, for further details please read on… 1.    Dublin Tourism Office – Suffolk Street. Dublin Tourism is located in the magnificent Saint Andrew’s Church located in Suffolk Street just around the corner from Grafton Street.  Here you can pick up some complimentary leaflets and brochures and purchase some of the more detailed guides and maps available …
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The Dublin Dockland’s area is Dublin’s beautiful waterfront quarter.  Located just minutes from the city centre there is much to see and do here.  For further details on what Dublin’s Docklands has to offer please read on…   With eye-catching architecture, beautiful historic buildings, colourful shops, art galleries to some of Dublin’s finest hotels and tempting restaurants, there is something for everyone in Dublin’s Docklands.  Here you will find some amazing public spaces, buildings, bridges, children’s play areas, seating areas, beautiful lighting and some very impressive water features.  The Docklands …
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Not only is Dublin a wonderful city to visit in terms of what attractions to see, but there are also some wonderful aspects of Irish culture that you can sample too! You can savour the sights and sounds of Irish Traditional Music at venues throughout the year in Dublin. Read on for more about the best venues in the city to enjoy this fabulous demonstration of our Irish culture, and where the passionate music will have you tapping your feet all night long… The Irish House Party at the Lansdowne HotelFor …
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If you are a soccer fan, you certainly will be aware that Dublin was recently chosen as the venue city for the 40th UEFA Cup Final! The match to decide the destination of the glittering prize for one of the two main European football trophies will be hosted at the brand new Aviva Stadium (formerly Lansdowne Road) in Dublin during May 2011. Read on for more… It was confirmed to the world’s media at the end of January 2009 that Dublin City Council and the Football Association of Ireland had …
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Dublin has much to offer and in the current economic climate you will be happy to hear there are so many free things to do in Dublin’s fair city.  Read our guide and find out what you can do in Dublin for FREE….     1.    National Museum of Ireland The National Museum of Ireland has three branches in Dublin and each offer free admission, The Archaeology and History Museum 2.    Dublin Castle Dublin Castle is situated in the very heart of Dublin’s Historic City Centre quarter just a five …
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