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• 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....

• U2 Landmarks

  
  Arguably Dublin’s most famous export since Guinness, U2 are nothing short of iconic. Naturally, the city has more than a few landmarks with historical U2 significance, and here's our pick of the unmissible and - dare we say - unforgettable for all you pop and rock pilgrims....

• Temple Bar

  
  This hugely popular cultural, entertainment and imbibement hub attracts large swathes of the city's newcomers and natives....

• 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....

• Irish House Party

  
  For anyone interested in a night of authentic Irish music and dancing, this is one party you really shouldn't miss....

• The Border

  The island's only land border is between the Republic of Ireland (RoI) in the south and Northern Ireland (NI) - which is part of the United Kingdom - in the north east of the island....

• Rugby 6 Nations Championship

  If you like your sport charged with passion and patriotism, you'll go a long way to beat the atmosphere of the Rugby 6 Nations....

• Dublin and Ireland's Literary Legacy

  
  From the Book of Kells to Marian Keyes, through the centuries Ireland has embraced all things literature....

• Glasnevin Cemetery Walking Tours

  
  Perhaps not your typical tourist attraction, Glasnevin Cemetery provides visitors to Dublin with an interesting and unique look at both the city's and the country’s history....

• 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....

• Events & Festivals in Autumn 2011

  SeptemberSat 10 - Sun 25: Absolut Dublin Fringe Festival, Various Locations.One of the most hotly anticipated festivals of Dublin’s cultural calendar, the city will come alive for 16 days and nights with performance art, music, theatre and entertainment....

• A History of Ireland in 250 Episodes

  
  If our History section has you hankering for more, a new book by its writer, Jonathan Bardon, encapsulates thousands of years of Irish history in an eminently readable and highly enjoyable format....