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Before we begin, we need your help. Scroll down to view our Poll asking for your favourite things to see and do in the city. Either agree with our suggestions, or make one of your own. Cushty.Now read on...
This summer, the city's bursting forth with a bountiful selection of festivals and events. So get out your sandals, ball up the socks and let your skin feel the sun (self-respect and factor 30 notwithstanding).
For a fragrant nosegay of what's on offer, including Bloomsday and the Waltons Guitar Festival of Ireland, cast your beadies across our June & July Events.
If the big city has you exhausted and you fancy sweet escape from the melee, set your sat nav to Ireland's Highlights & Hidden Gems. Dublin Bay destinations such as Dalkey, Dun Laoghaire, Howth and Malahide reveal tranquil countryside, castles and coastline within easy reach of your urban exposure.
More spiritual edification awaits back at base, with calming Cathedrals & Churches and peaceful Parks & Gardens ready to soothe the soul and awaken your summer senses. And from the sublime to the Shopping, seek out the finer things in life (and Dublin) with our handy guide to some souvenir must-haves and retail highlights. The Traditional Irish Trail will also help you uncover those off-beat and innovative places and experiences designed to enrich your Emerald Isle sojourn.
Want more? Head south west to Ireland's second city and its awe-inspiring environs. Cork is a great city break destination, but if you really want to get away from it all, set sail for Cape Clear, Ireland's most southerly inhabited island... what a delight.
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OUR Dublin HIGHLIGHTS
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Croke Park
Home to the fast and furious Gaelic games of Football, Hurling, Camogie and Handball, Croke Park is one of the world’s most spectacular stadiums and also the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic
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Juice
If you've never ordered a meat-free meal, go wild and book yourself into this, the city's only sit-down vegetarian restaurant. Fresh, tasty and very reasonable priced, Juice
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James Joyce Centre
Built in 1784 for the Earl of Kenmare, the original plasterwork of this fine Georgian townhouse had disappeared completely by 1982 but was restored using photographs taken by Joyce’s friend, Co
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Jabula
Step inside this specialist South African shop and re-emerge a million miles from Ireland. Hand-stitched Zulu bags and cute children's clothing make unique gifts. The smaller beade
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Davy Byrnes
Opened in 1889 and just off Grafton St, this pub has been going strong ever since. It has a strong association with James Joyce who used to be a regular here and mentioned it in his seminal tomes Dub
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Christ Church Cathedral
Of Dublin's two city centre cathedrals - both Church of Ireland - Christ Church is older, with an early manuscript dating it back to 1030. Founded on the f
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Latest Dublin Comments
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good...although so packed these days as every wanna-be in dub is there....ah I knew it when it was cool!![...]
Great Food. Good custumer servive[...]
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wouldn't pick up my sister in blackrock because they were full, even though their web site states that it will put on another bus if this occurs, the driver didn,t seem to think there was one on the way and told her to go and get the aircoach wh[...]
was there last weekreally friendly music not too loud but higher than other places.kids had mini burgers and colouring booksstaff are not the avg but its different[...]
Seniors and students are now classed 'Conc.' (ie concession) and cost €8 from Jan 2009.[...]
If you have kids or are tired don't venture to their new place in Blackrock as they keep the volume of the music up so high that you leave with a headache. Three tables beside us requested the music to be turned down yet nothing happened. The st[...]
Rented a bike from them last week. WHAT a service! WHAT a bike!! And WHAT a Park, the Phoenix Park. Couldn't recommend them more. Best thing we did in Dublin, (apart from the Guinness)[...]
i think carrolls is a great shopping experience i always go there at least once on every trip to dublin[...]
I think this is an excellent place, I've used it several times & just keep going back. Excellent menu, good wines & friendly staff. Its usually never that buisy due to the fact that its tucked away out of the main flow[...]
My recent stay at Jurys Inn was a good one. The rooms are spacious and clean and the location is perfect for sightseeing, shopping and entertainment. When I booked I was told that parking was behind the hotel, it was a little further away than wha[...]
The cost for pensioner is depicted as 'Seniors' ie €7. Double check their website to confirm.[...]
Get here even earlier at the weekend and don't expect the usual faded wooden furniture, cluttered walls and dark niches of historic pubs. It's a fun, lively place for a drink, but the interior is bright and somewhat modern, which can be a l[...]
A good place for a pint not far from Grafton Street. The place is so big you definitely won't have a problem finding a quiet, or loud, place to sit down. Relaxed and casual.[...]