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I see this question asked frequently on Irish travel groups. I'm a Dubliner, born and bred, and will give you my thoughts here. Disclaimer: I'm a 6'3" man who grew up in Dublin, knows the city & its characters well, so my experience
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The Leinster is a 55 room gorgeously designed hotel in a more refined part of Dublin City Centre. Government buildings, art museums, parks and upscale neighborhoods are within a few minutes walk of the Leinster. The Lobby & First Impressions As soon as you walk in, you're not
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Founded By Vikings Dublin is a Viking city founded in 988. Vikings were good at trade, bad at laying out cities. Today Dublin is still a tangle of winding streets that confuse tourists. My solution is walking routes that follow one main street each. Think of them like a walking
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When I was growing up, I was an airplane geek. I would take two buses to the airport on a Sunday afternoon to go to Dublin Airport and plane spot. Had my little log book, my radio scanner. I don't put this on my dating profile of course,
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Quick Verdict on 51st & Green 51st & Green is my favourite lounge in Dublin Airport although the competition isn't that high. It's open, airy, with good runway views, a decent breakfast, good bar and showers. The staff are always friendly. But it does get crowded
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I'm writing this from my home office where I am fortunate enough to look out at Dublin Bay and see the endless flotilla of ships passing that remind me that we live on an island. So yesterday, I did a day trip to Holyhead and it cost just
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Portmarnock Resort & Golf Links Portmarnock is a coastal village 40 minutes from Dublin City and importantly only 20 minutes to Dublin Airport. I recommend staying here the night before you fly home instead of going into Dublin City. It's calmer, a nice relaxing way to end your
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Skip the busy buses & walk along the sea From March through September, over 80 cruise ships bring 128,000 passengers to Dun Laoghaire. It's busy. Picture the scene. Your cruise ship docks in Dún Laoghaire/Dublin. 3,000 passengers rush to get off the ship, then wait
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What Is Dublinia? Dublinia is Dublin's medieval museum. It tells the story of how modern Dublin came to be. It covers Dublin's journey from Viking settlement to medieval city, with our good friends the English playing their usual role. This post has affiliate links where we
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Quick Verdict Hill of Tara is the ancient seat of Ireland's High Kings and one of the most important archaeological sites in the country. But without a guide (which is my fault), it felt like walking around a golf course with some random small hills. It's
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Dublin Without Maps Dublin's twisted streets confuse visitors. Vikings cities weren't built for tourists. My solution is routes which follows one main street. Like a walking subway line, with stops on and just off the route. Never worry about getting lost! The Grafton Street Route This