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Dublin - Ireland
For the last few decades, the population of Dublin city-proper has hovered around 500,000.  Today an additional million people live in the metro area.  Recent years have seen unprecedented growth in Dublin and throughout Ireland, known as the 'Celtic Tiger'.  Between 1995 and 2008, the economy grew quickly, at rates approaching 10% annually.  Unfortunately, the recent economic crisis has ravaged Dublin and the rest of Ireland.  The near future seems bleak.

Nevertheless, Dublin remains one of Europe's hippest tourist destinations.  The Temple Bar neighborhood has...Read More

Places To Visit

Hotels In Dublin

A perfect and very popular choice among the younger generation of travelers, the Abbey Court hostel...
This small yet luxurious and private guest house serves as a perfect holiday getaway for those...
The façade of the Grafton House is a beautiful Victorian-Gothic structure while the inside has...
This is the only Irish castle hotel in close proximity to Dublin – miles or 20 minutes to...
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Transportation/Getting Around

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The minimum age of driving in ...		 Care for hire
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Dublin Airport is located 10km ...		 Train
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Dublin - Ireland

Dublin History
The first mention of Dublin in history books date back to 140AD, when the Roman astronomer Ptolemy wrote about an ancient Irish settlement known as Eblana.  Modern Dublin dates back to the the mid-ninth century as a Viking settlement known as Dubh Linn (meaning 'black pool').  The Vikings controlled the area for three hundred years, until the Norman invasion in 1169.

The invasion lasted two years.  In 1171, English King Henry II landed in Ireland, the first English king to do so, and proclaimed Dublin a Royal City.  Initially, this was viewed as a positive by the native... read more

The Shelbourne
Centrally located, The Shelbourne is one of Dublin’s most distinguished hotels. Dating back to...		 Westin Dublin
Situated in the perfect location of the capital city, the Westin hotel in Dublin is the perfect...
Four Seasons Hotel Dublin
One of the most popular restaurants in Dublin, The Four Seasons is known for it’s warmth and...		 Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel
This is the only Irish castle hotel in close proximity to Dublin – miles or 20 minutes to...
The Penthouse at Merrion Hotel
The Penthouse at Merrion Hotel is the epitome of luxury, with stunning views of the Wicklow...		 Number 31
Designed by Sam Stephenson, this is a modern, sleek boutique hotel with only 21 rooms that still...
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Dundrum Town Centre
One of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in Europe, Dundrum is an exclusive an new...		 Brown Thomas
Brown Thomas is located on Graftton Street in Dublin, close to Trinity College is one of the most...
Anastasia Boutique
This is a chic boutique for all the fashion savvy female shoppers. With an diverse variety of local...		 Royal Hibernian Way
A small shopping complex, the Royal Hibernian Way is home to hi-end and exclusive designers and...
Weirs
A top-market and exclusive jewellery store, Weir & Sons caters to the most elite shoppers. Popular...		 Jervis Shopping Centre
This is the largest shopping centre in Dublin. This centrally located shopping complex opened in...
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International Puppet Festival Ireland 2010
April 21-25
The puppet festival takes a look at the evolution of puppet theatre around the...		 Dublin Dance Festival
Inaugurated in 2002, this year will be the 6th edition of the Dublin Dance Festival, the only...
Dublin Book Festival
March 6-8, 2010
The Irish, known for having contributed some of the most important works in...		 The Bealtaine Festival 2010
Being the national festival of arts, Bealtaine celebrates the history of Irish creativity and...
National Heritage Week
August 21-29
It’s that time of the year to celebrate Irish heritage! The National Heritage...		 Christmas and Chocolate in Temple Bar
December 3-5
For everyone with a sweet tooth, this is one festival that shouldn’t be...
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Shanahan’s
Cuisine - American
Considered to be one of the most priciest and classiest restaurants in...		 L'Ecrivain
Cuisine - French/Irish/Continental
Famous celebrity chef Derry Clarke is the proprietor of...
Patrick Guilbaud
Address: 21 Upper Merrion St., Southeast Dublin, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2
Phone:...		 Chapter One
Anyone visiting the Dublin Writers Museum must stop to have lunch at Chapter One. Located in the...
Unicorn
Very posh and chic, the Unicorn serves Mediterranean cuisine and is possibly one of the more...		 The Tea Room
If you want to catch a glimpse of celebrities, possible Bono or The Edge, here’s you chance....
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Fast Facts
    -Location: Dublin is the capital of Ireland, and is located around the midpoint of the Irish East coast. It is at the centre of the Dublin Region and at the mouth of River Liffey, which flows through the centre of Dublin. The city covers an area of about 115 square kilometers.

    -Dialing code: +353   

            Police: 999 or 112
    Fire: 999 or 112
    Ambulance: 999 or 112
    Airport Inquiry: +353 (0) 1 814 4717
   
    -Population: Approx. 1.1 million
    -Languages: Irish (Gaelic) and English
    -Time zone: No GMT offset
    -Average January temperatures – Min:3 and Max: 8
    -Average July temperatures – Min: 12 and Max: 19
    -Annual rainfall: 73 mm
 
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When To Go

When to go
Dublin has a cool and wet climate, with rainfall and temperatures moderated by the water.  Peak tourist months are July and August, when the weather is at its best.  May, June, and ...

Kids In Tow

Dublin Zoo
What better way to spend the day than to make a trip to the Dublin Zoo, spread over 60 acres and ...
Imaginosity
Being Ireland’s first interactive museum for children under 9, it has become extremely popular. ...
Aqua Zone at the National Aquatic Centre
Europe’s largest leisure, water park, the Aqua Zone has a bit of everything for people of all ...

Health & Safety

Health and Safety
When traveling outside your home country, it is always advised to ensure that your travel insurance is up to date and includes medical ...

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