You can’t go to Ireland and not experience Dublin. It’s like drinking a Guinness without the creamy head. Here are a few suggestions to help you get to the heart of the capital.
Croke Park
The Irish are, at least nominally, a religious lot. And one of the most sacred altars is Croke Park, a world-class stadium, [...]
As long as there’s conviviality in the air, and a “round” on its way, the Irish will forgive almost any faux pas. The weather, however, is less forgiving. Here are our staff’s tips for making your trip to Ireland unforgettable (in a good way).
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Get off the beaten track. For every site attracting throngs of visitors, [...]
Population: City – 119,418; County – 361,877
Visitors per year: 204,300 international visitors
Language: English, with strong musical lilt
Unit of currency: Euro
Cost index: pint of beer €4.50 (£4.20/US$6.00), hotel double/dorm bed per night €60-€100 (US$80-132/£55-92), short taxi ride €8 (US$11/£7.50), admission to live-music gig €10 (US$13/£9)
Rebel with a Cause
Ireland’s second city has always had an unshakeable self-confidence [...]
Dublin is a great place to take the kids. Even if the weather isn’t so good, the welcome is always warm – and there’s plenty to keep the young ‘uns entertained whatever the seasons are throwing at you.
Things to do
1. Ark Children’s Cultural Centre – Slap bang in the middle of Temple Bar, this place [...]
If the regular polls of departing travellers are to be believed, it’s Ireland’s timeless traditional side that continues to hold the key to the country’s draw as a tourist destination. At the heart of it all is the often breathtaking scenery, still gorgeous enough to make your jaw drop despite the best efforts of developers [...]
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