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Inside Background
Architecture 
In addition to its splendid public buildings, Dublin is particularly rich in...
Last edited: 12 November 2008
Culture 
Renowned throughout the world for its rich literary tradition and unique...
Last edited: 12 November 2008
Health & Safety 
UN statistics from 1998-2000 show that Ireland has a low crime rate compared to...
Last edited: 12 November 2008
History 
Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and sits on the eastern coast...
Last edited: 12 November 2008
Neighborhoods 
In 1994 County Dublin (the area excluding the city) was sub-divided into three...
Last edited: 17 November 2008
Recommended Reading 
Dublin’s literary history is as rich as a pint of Guinness, with authors such...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Dublin Tourism, the official Regional Tourism Authority for Dublin provides...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Although you might think it rains in Ireland all year round, it doesn't.  The...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Budget Travel 
Renaissance Card Dublin   This is a web-based concession card with huge savings...
Last edited: 01 October 2009
Introduction 
Dublin is the largest city in Ireland and capital of the Republic of Ireland...
Last edited: 12 November 2008
Maps of Dublin 
These links have useful online maps of Dublin covering Dublin city centre...
Last edited: 15 November 2009
Only in Dublin 
Drink a Pint of Guinness There's only one city in the world where you can drink...
Last edited: 12 November 2008
Photo Gallery 
Here is a link to some pictures of famous landmarks of Dublin. Dublin Images
Last edited: 11 July 2007
Travel Sites for Dublin 
These are a few websites that have information which will help you plan your...
Last edited: 06 November 2008
Trivia & Fun Facts 
DID YOU KNOW ......?   Ten million glasses of Guinness - the famous 'black...
Last edited: 06 June 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Most visitors will probably arrive at Dublin International Airport ( DUB...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Getting Around 
With its infamous traffic, Dublin can be a chore to get around.  However most...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Public Transportation 
Dublin has an extensive bus network but only a few rail and tram lines.  The...
Last edited: 06 February 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis  With over 12,000 licensed taxis working the Dublin area there is...
Last edited: 27 November 2009
From Dublin Airport to Your Hotel 
This page is intended as guide to the handiest public transport options from...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Railway Stations 
Dublin is a city with three mainline railway stations ( Irish Rail ):- Connolly...
Last edited: 12 March 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
A good day out from the city centre is a trip to Howth, a fishing town on the...
Last edited: 11 October 2007
Events & Festivals 
Perhaps the most famous annual festival in Dublin is its Saint Patrick's Day...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Family Travel 
Download this free Family guide for information on things to do for Families in...
Last edited: 29 May 2009
First-time Visitors 
The city of Dublin is filled with places to explore.  You may wish to give...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Historic Sites Around Dublin - Tourist Office Listing  Museums & Galleries...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Nightlife 
Dublin’s pubs are world famous and you should make sure to sample at least a...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Phoenix Park  Often overlooked in Dublin is one of Europe's finest parkland...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
The Performing Arts 
As befits a city with a strong literary tradition, Dublin has a thriving...
Last edited: 15 January 2007
Shopping 
Tourist Office Shopping Info The main city centre shopping areas are Grafton St...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Sports & Activities 
While in Dublin participate in the Zozimus Walking Ghost Tour.  It is an...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
A weekend in Dublin 
If you only have a few days in Dublin here are some ideas of places to visit...
Last edited: 01 May 2008
Ballroom Dancing 
If you are planning a visit to Ireland, and like to try dancing somewhere...
Last edited: 02 December 2009
Bus Tour 
 The hop on/hop off bus tours are great in Dublin.  The tour pretty much covers...
Last edited: 21 August 2009
Business Hours 
Shops Shopping hours vary from shop to shop and the following are intended as...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Docklands Maritime Festival 
Majestic tall ships, lively street theatre, uplifting music and a colourful...
Last edited: 24 April 2009
Dublin Literary Pub Crawl 
On the award-winning Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, which lasts for over two hours...
Last edited: 05 November 2008
Gay and Lesbian Dublin 
INTRODUCTION: Despite the late decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland...
Last edited: 29 May 2009
Kids Dublin 
Dublin Tourism (official) listing of family/kids attractions in Dublin Dublinks...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Local Walks 
Walking in Ireland -  Howth Coastal Path Walking in Ireland - Spink Loop...
Last edited: 17 July 2009
Over The Top Tours 
Over the Top Tours is THE BEST tour company in Dublin  - they have small mini...
Last edited: 07 December 2009
Parks & Gardens 
This is a city with plenty of green space. No excuse for not walking around...
Last edited: 04 January 2007
Rainy Day Activities 
Planet Beach Contempo ( Health and Wellness) Day Spa Unit D6 The GlasHaus...
Last edited: 02 December 2009
Scenic Views 
Bird's Eye View(s) of Dublin are possible from a number of coastal locations...
Last edited: 24 April 2009
Temple Bar TradFest, Irish Music&Culture 
This year the Temple Bar TradFest will celebrate its fifth birthday in style...
Last edited: 03 November 2009
The Loft 
For anyone looking for fantastic one of a kind designs, eclectic jewellery and...
Last edited: 05 November 2008
tourist touchscreen in Dublin -askme! 
Just a quick bit of advice if staying in Dublin hotels- stayed at the Jurys Inn...
Last edited: 17 November 2009
Websites 
There are really great websites that locals and tourists alike use...
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Arbor Hill Cemetery 
Arbour Hill Memorial The graves of fourteen of the sixteen men who were...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Boulevard Gallery 
  The Boulevard Gallery is also known as The Merrion Square Art Exhibition...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Bushy Park 
Skateboarding Recently built concrete skateboard park in Bushy park, the first...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Christ Church Cathedral 
The basement crypt provides a history of the Church and the country rulers that...
Last edited: 16 June 2009
Clara Lara Fun Park 
Clara Lara is a great family fun time water park.  Bring a picnic or some...
Last edited: 08 September 2009
Definitive Dublin Walking Tour 
Definitve Dublin Walking Tours will help you experience the literary...
Last edited: 13 June 2009
Drimnagh Castle 
Drimnagh Castle is of norman origins dating back to the 13th century and was...
Last edited: 20 November 2008
Fairview Park 
It's a very pleasant park with lots of trees and is home to a number of local...
Last edited: 29 May 2009
George's Street Arcade 
When visiting Dublin be sure to checkout this little gem of a place, everything...
Last edited: 20 November 2008
Iveagh Gardens 
Iveagh gardens is although well known, probably the least visited by Dublin...
Last edited: 06 May 2008
Jameson Chimney Observation Tower 
The Chimney Viewing Tower . The Chimney was originally used to distill Jameson...
Last edited: 13 November 2007
Jameson Literary Pub Crawl 
The Literary Pub Crawl is a fun evening of music and drama with comedy...
Last edited: 12 October 2007
Kapp & Peterson 
Peterson's of Dublin is the beautful city centre shop front for the pipe...
Last edited: 01 June 2009
National Wax Museum 
The National Wax Museum has relocated to The Armoury, Foster Place, Temple Bar ,
Last edited: 16 October 2009
No. 29 Lower Fitzwilliam Street 
No. 29 Lower Fitzwilliam Street is a very simple town house just off Merrion...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
O'Shea's Merchant 
O'Shea's Merchant is located on Merchant's Quay, right along the River Liffey...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Oliver St. John Gogarty's Pub 
Upstairs traditional Irish music is played and it serves until late. There are...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Over the Top Tours 
Over The Top Tours specialise in tours for people who like to mix variety and...
Last edited: 20 August 2009
Paddywagon Tours 
The 6 Day All Ireland tour provides a full experience of Ireland with a large...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
Secret Book and Record Store 
The Secret Book and Record Store is aptly nestled between Tower records and...
Last edited: 23 April 2008
Stag's Head 
The pub is easy enough to find - walk down the left side of Dame Street from...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
The George 
dont buy tickets for gigs they may not be houner but the george is a gay...
Last edited: 21 December 2009
The Long Hall 
The Long Hall is a proper old Victorian bar.  It's is almost completely...
Last edited: 22 January 2008
The Merry Ploughboy Irish Music Pub 
The Merry Ploughboy Pub hosts a nightly traditional Irish music and dancing...
Last edited: 12 May 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Dining in Dublin is as varied as in any other European city with great...
Last edited: 01 March 2007
Breakfast 
Breakfast options in Dublin City Centre Generally breakfast menus finish around...
Last edited: 23 November 2008
Business Dining 
Favourites on the Business Lunch Circuit include: The Unicorn - famous for it's...
Last edited: 23 November 2008
Cheap Eats 
Ireland is known to the locals as the 'rip-off republic', a moniker earned...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
Dining with a View 
Cruzzos in Malahide is a lovely place to dine, and their earlybird is...
Last edited: 14 April 2009
Late-night Dining 
For late night eating of any quality, Dublin is not a great place to be. There...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
Outdoor Dining 
The temperamental Irish weather means that the opportunities for dining...
Last edited: 23 November 2008
People-watching 
If you want to be where in the right place to soak in Dublin society atmosphere...
Last edited: 23 November 2008
Special Occasion Dining 
Chapter One Parnell Sq., opposite the Garden of Remembrance (at the  top of...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Eating in Dublin 
 Dublin has a wide variety of places to eat to suit all tastes and all...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
Pub Grub 
 Many Pubs do good food, some are inexpensive, ... cost a bit more, here are a...
Last edited: 04 August 2009
Terrace Cafe Restaurant in the National Concert Hall 
The National Concert Hall is rated by performing artists as one of the finest...
Last edited: 31 August 2009
Vermilion 
This Dublin restaurant is known for very good Indian food.
Last edited: 10 August 2008
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Inside Ireland: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency   The Republic of Ireland (Ireland Tourism) uses the Euro (€). The...
Last edited: 23 June 2009
Crossing the Border 
British born citizens when traveling to Ireland do not require passports, but...
Last edited: 25 August 2008
Emergencies 
In case of emergency dial 112  this will access a central operator who will be...
Last edited: 23 June 2009
Important Phrases 
Ireland has two official languages, English and Irish (or "Gaeilge" as it is...
Last edited: 08 January 2009
Telephones 
Using the telephone, internet or other telecommunications services in Ireland...
Last edited: 29 June 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
There is not a strong tipping culture in Ireland but many locals and...
Last edited: 20 August 2009
Airport Transfers to the City 
For details of transport options to and from Dublin Airport, see the Inside...
Last edited: 02 January 2007
Customs and Duties 
Ireland is a member of the European Union.  Different rules apply on whether...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Driving Information 
   1.   Speed limits. Speed limits are always marked in km/h, there is no...
Last edited: 21 December 2009
Electricity 
Electricity in Ireland is supplied at standard European voltage, 230V 50Hz but...
Last edited: 22 June 2009
Irish Public Transport  
Getting Around Ireland on Public Transport Train Iarnród Éireann is the...
Last edited: 22 June 2009
Irish Slang 
Some Irish Slang examples  .....   Acting the Maggot - Fooling and messing...
Last edited: 23 November 2008
Negotiating Roundabouts(Turning Circle) 
Roundabouts This Roundabout (Turning Circle) is actually in the United States...
Last edited: 23 November 2008
Renting a Car in Ireland 
Car Rental In Ireland- Points to remember Before you set off from home you...
Last edited: 13 October 2009
Things to Bring 
Along with the adaptors for charging electronic items, it's a good idea to...
Last edited: 26 February 2008
Travel Insurance 
Please don't forget to purchase comprehensive travel insurance before your...
Last edited: 20 June 2009
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