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Pro

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 The combination of music, beer, history & culture 


Con

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 Short daylight hours in the late fall and winter 


In a nutshell

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 Plenty to keep you busy 

 

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Things to Do  

Kilmainham Jail

Kilmainham Jail, Dublin

 67 Reviews  Kilmainham Gaol opened in 1796, and is without doubt Ireland’s most famous prison. Many famous Irish Nationalists were held in prison here and the leaders of the 1916 Ester Rising were executed in the exercise yard. It was closed in 1924 - the last prisoner was Eamon de Valery, who later became... 

Trinity College

Trinity College, Dublin

 137 Reviews  Created in 1311, this ever since has been Dublin's largest college. For the tourist its famous as the home of the medieval manuscript, "the book of Kells". it one of the best preserved medieval manuscripts. 

Hotels  

Westbury Hotel

 5 Reviews and 1193 Opinions  Under Construction 

The Merrion

 1 Review and 902 Opinions  When I went to Dublin for the first time (on business) I had the good fortune of not only staying at... 

Restaurants  

Leo Burdock Fish & Chips

Leo Burdock Fish & Chips, Dublin

 19 Reviews  Fish & Chips... if you want to experience what Dubliners have been eating for years on end, check out Leo Burdocks in Werberg Street. This is a landmark where there is always a queue and well worth the wait. It's a take away which means basically no sitting down. However if you go towards Christ... 

Nightlife  

Temple Bar Area

Temple Bar Area, Dublin

 97 Reviews   Farringtons Bar and Hotel is located at 28E Essex Street. It is set in a Victorian Building, where some of the original fittings such as the wooden partitions are over 120 years old. (The hotel rooms are modern contemporary design though) I'm not sure If I'd like to stay here- Temple Bar is lively... 

Clubs

Clubs, Dublin

 61 Reviews  Alchemy is a luxury club in the city centre of Dublin, Ireland. It was once Boomerang club but has since undergone a major transformation to turn it into a high end club. The decor of the club matches the renaissance theme of Alchemy, Everything is decorated in gold and black with gold curtains,... 

Transportation  

To and From Dublin Airport

To and From  Dublin Airport, Dublin

 40 Reviews  When I visited Ireland in 2013 I went directly from Dublin airport to Galway. There are several express buses each day and in February 2013 they left a quarter past every hour. To get to the Galway bus you go to the right when you exit the arrival hall (Terminal 1), cross the street and walk... 

DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit)

DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit), Dublin

 44 Reviews  If you are in Dublin without a car then using the DART is a good option to see the city and its surrounds. DART stands for Dublin Area Rapid Transit and the line travels from Malahide and Howth in the North of Dublin through to Greystones in the south. Much of the 33 miles of line especially south... 

Shopping  

Shopping Centres / Malls

Shopping Centres / Malls, Dublin

 30 Reviews  This building originally was the city mansion of Viscount Powerscourt and was built in 1774 with granite from the Powercourt county Wicklow estate. In 1981 it was turned into an upmarket centre with galleries, antique shops, restaurants, independent fashion shops with upmarket clothes. The... 

Shopping / Streets / Areas

Shopping / Streets / Areas, Dublin

 45 Reviews  Lush store concept is truly unique. The hand-made natural soaps are shaped like foods such as cakes, fudge, cheese slices, very cute. Entering Lush store is just like entering your local delicatessen, except that it smells strong perfume. I have never tried its products, but I think they are worth... 

Local Customs  

Drinking

Drinking, Dublin

 30 Reviews  There is a famous saying that god created alcohol so that the Irish won’t take over the world. Indeed, some of the most popular sights in Ireland are alcohol-related such as Whiskey tasting or a visit to the Guinness storehouse. Lorcan (the guy who runs the 1916 rebellion walking tour) said that... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Around Dublin

Around Dublin, Dublin

 48 Reviews  Use caution when you're withdrawing money from ATM machines. Crime, like any city is rampant in Dublin especailly when it comes to withdrawing money from cash machines. Make sure no one is peeping over your back or if you're in the middle of withdrawing cash don't fall for someone tapping you on the... 

Drinking

Drinking, Dublin

 12 Reviews  Back in 2010 Dublin residents were presented with the surreal sight of a real live penquin walking around the streets of the North inner city. Whilst some might have passed it off as an hallucination following a drop or two much of the black stuff the night before it was alive and well. The bird... 

Tourist Traps  

Temple Bar

Temple Bar, Dublin

 20 Reviews  Nice area with plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants but definitely aimed at tourists & hence pretty expensive. Go & see it but if you want souvenirs, food or drink there's plenty of other places to choose from!!! The side streets between Grafton Street and George's Street offer main smaller shops... 

Guinness Brewery

Guinness Brewery, Dublin

 12 Reviews  So before i visited the brewery i read lots of fellow VT'ers opinions on it. I have to say for the most part they were correct. Altough there were a few intresting things to see and you get a "free" pint of guinness, there is nothing great about this place. As you have undoubtable read it has not... 

What to Pack  

Rain and wind gear

Rain and wind gear, Dublin

 18 Reviews  Irish weather is very changeable so you need to be prepared for all eventualities!!!! You can get all four seasons in one day at times ........ The easiest thing is to bring layers & include something waterproof!!! If you do get caught out in a shower in the city then a branch of Dunnes or Pennys... 

Packing List

Packing List, Dublin

 22 Reviews  Bring a Bag for shopping. They do not give out plastic bags, only paper. These will not hold up after a whole day of walking around. I would bring a cloth bag with handles, so that those souvenirs will find a comfy place. Temple Bar streets are not the cleanest, so shoes that can be cleaned in the... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Howth

Howth, Dublin

 26 Reviews  I saw this place at all possible weather conditions. My favourite thing about it - well, there is a hill there which you have to climb. Once on top of it you can see the sea on one side, Dublin on the other and a golf course below you. Its really nice. Getting up there is a bit slippy, a bit up... 

Glendalough

Glendalough, Dublin

 20 Reviews  Glendalough is an amazing valley located in County Wicklow, Ireland, formed during the last ice age by a glacier. Today it is best known for its spectacular greenery and the renowned Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century. This place has magnificent views, fresh air and... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Gaelic football

Gaelic football, Dublin

 6 Reviews  Croke Park was named in honour of Archbishop Croke - one of the GAA's first patrons. Over the next 40 years Croke Park was developed as finances allowed. The Railway End, also known as Hill 16 was constructed from the rubble left in O'Connell Street after the 1916 rising. This is where most of the... 

Favorites  

General Comments

General Comments, Dublin

 36 Reviews  FREE TRAVEL The Dublin Pass offers FREE travel to the city centre, from when you arrive into Dublin Airport you make the most of your Pass by travelling FREE to the city centre with Aircoach. The Dublin Pass offers the visitors the best sightseeing , shopping, attractions, restaurants service. A... 

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