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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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Coming Soon! In the meantime, here's lots more reading about Dublin Airport Dublin Airport Guide: Advice from 300 Flights Through DUBAll your Dublin Airport questions answered by a frequent Dublin flyer. Local tips for getting there, the airlines, the terminals & US PreClearance.Ireland By LocalsDarragh51st & Green
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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
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The Legacy Tour & Tasting I heard that whiskey was being distilled on a church altar in Dublin. This I had to see, so one sunny Friday afternoon, I went to church! This post has affiliate links & we may earn a commission. The Liberties Golden Triangle The Pearse Lyons
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I visited the Irish Famine Exhibition in Dublin last weekend. I was there at the invitation of Gerard McCarthy, the curator. The exhibition is located on the top floor of the beautiful St Stephen's Green shopping centre and runs through the end of September. This post has affiliate
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My sister has been telling me about Shouk for years saying that if she lived as near to it as I do, she'd be there every week. So one evening we made plans to meet up there. Finding Shouk It's near Croke Park stadium, and a