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• Speaking Gaelic Irish

  The Celtic Irish language dates back to the 4th Century BC but only really began to take a foothold 200 years later....

• Finding your way around Dublin

  
  Unlike most European countries, Ireland has no postcodes as such. However, Dublin does have postal districts numbered D1 - D24....

• Ireland by Train - Dublin - Cork

  
  Train buff, and pround holder of over 65 rail pass, Colin McAlpin continues his journey across Ireland by railway....

• Dublin UNESCO City of Literature

  
  As befits the capital city of a nation of writing greats, Dublin has been annointed a UNESCO City of Literature....

• Will the real St. Patrick Please Stand Up

  Many myths and legends surround the world's best known patron saint. But what is known about the real life of the saint they call Patrick? Patrick was from Bannavem Taberniae, a 5th Century Roman Briton settlement....

• Win Tickets to the Jameson Cult Film Club Screening of 'The Blues Brothers'!

  
  We all love going to the movies and the Jameson Cult Film Club is a great way to go all out and enjoy a fun-filled night of great films and tasty cocktails....

• Ireland by Train - Dublin - Sligo

  
  Railway buff Colin McAlpin rides Ireland's rails and reports back on his journeys of discovery. First up, it's Dublin to Sligo....

• Set-Jetting

  Be careful where you walk in Dublin … you’re almost certain to find yourself in the middle of a movie set, surrounded by top Hollywood stars....

• Dublin - A Short History

  
  The name Dublin comes from the Gaelic dubh linn or “black pool” - where the Poddle stream met the River Liffey to form a deep pool at Dublin Castle....

• Getting Jiggy With It

  Fancy recreating your own Riverdance right here where it all began? Several hostelries provide authentic backdrops so you and your mates can get jiggy with it....

• Events & Festivals in April and May 2012

  
  April: Sun 1 - Mon 30: One City, One Book, Various locationsDublin has taken the mantle of ...

• Irish Landmark Trust

  
  Fancy overnighting in an Irish gate lodge, castle or lighthouse? These and many more unique and history-steeped properties are among the Irish Landmark Trust's distinct portfolio of sixteen holiday lets....

• Daytrip to Glendalough

  
  For over eight decades St. Kevin's Bus Service, a 100% Irish, family-run business, has been spiriting visitors the 30miles from Dublin to the Co....

• From Dublin to the Kremlin - In Your Pocket makes Irish dreams come true.

  
  Each year RTE, Ireland's national broadcaster, pays tribute to someone special as part of The Afternoon Show's 'Random Acts of Kindness' strand....