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A dawn arrival at Dublin Airport.

What to Do in Dublin Until Your Hotel Is Ready For Check-In

Are You Flying Over Night From the US? "My flight lands in Dublin at 5am but I can't check in to my hotel until 3pm, what should I do?" I've flown from the US to Ireland more than 100 times. I fully understand the

The Best Dublin Museums

The Best Dublin Museums

Dublin was founded in 988. Has seen Viking invasions, British occupations, rebellions, famines, emigration, sports. And we have museums for all of them Here are my reviews of the best of these museums. I personally visited them and took all these photos. Accurate information by a Dublin local. I give

Review of Kilmainham Gaol. Dublin's Historic Jail

Review of Kilmainham Gaol. Dublin's Historic Jail

Kilmainham Gaol Visitor Guide: Everything You Need to Know Is Kilmainham Gaol Worth Visiting? Absolutely. I'd even call it essential if you are interested in Irish history. I've been more than ten times and it's still bone chilling to stand in the Stonebreaker'

How To Get Around Dublin

How To Get Around Dublin

Getting Around Dublin I barely drive in Dublin anymore. I only average 4,000 kilometers per year because I use public transport so much. It's less stressful and it's cheap. Most visitors overthink Dublin transport. The city centre is small, you can walk between all the

The Trad Music Session: Real Irish With The Locals

The Trad Music Session: Real Irish With The Locals

Traditional Irish Music is getting harder to find in Dublin unfortunately. Yes, you'll hear it in Temple Bar & the Brazen Head, but that's Irish music performed for tourists, not by Irish people for Irish people. That's how you know it's real

What To Wear In Ireland

What To Wear In Ireland

I just read (yet) another what to wear in Ireland question. I think people over complicate it. Our weather is not as drastic as it can be made out. The beauty of Irish weather is that it never gets too hot or too cold. Think Seattle except Dublin gets 30%

The Best Pubs In Dublin

The Best Pubs In Dublin

Dublin has the best pubs in the world. No doubt about it. Those Irish pubs you see in every city in the world are modeled on Dublin's pubs. I've spent 30+ years drinking in them and here is my guide to the best pubs in Dublin.