Dublin is more than Temple Bar, Book of Kells & Guinness. It is a city made up of gorgeous coastal villages & parks. A side of Dublin most visitors don't even know exists. Dalkey, Howth, Killiney, Dun Laoghaire, the Phoenix Park. Dublin's the only capital city in the world inside a UNESCO Biosphere!
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I live in Dublin, so I don’t stay in hotels here. But I'm in them all the time meeting guests & clients. I notice the things guests care about: noise levels, quality, appearance, amenities, location, walkability, staff attitude, the feel of the place. Based on that, here
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The Sea Tour This is Dublin’s most beautiful walk and 99% of visitors don’t even know it exists. You’ll pass through local villages, cold sea swimming spots, castles, beaches, mansions, islands, and some of the best views in all of Dublin. And it's all just
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Why Most Dublin Guides Get It Wrong I just Googled “What to do in Dublin,” and the results are as dismal as the Irish weather in January. Most guides don’t know Dublin. They just churn out the same Things To Do In Dublin list, copied from someone else who
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The Howth Cliff Walk By a local who walks it every week Want to see wild Irish cliffs without driving across the country? Come to Howth. It’s a fishing village just 30 minutes from Dublin. You’ll get waves, wind, seals, and scenery that'll make you forget
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Landing in Dublin at Dawn? "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 jetlag, brain fog,
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The Village Tour I promised that you'd see local Dublin and this is as local as it gets. This is my village and you're going to see authentic off the beaten track Dublin today. Raheny Village We start in Raheny Village. Now I confidently can say
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Dublin is a city brimming with pubs. But fortunately for you, I've dedicated the weekends of my life to research and tested most of them out. Just for you. Here is my guide to the best pubs in Dublin. This post may have affiliate links. If you buy
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Founded By Vikings Dublin is a Viking city and was founded in 988. Growing up I remember how big the millennium celebrations were in 1988. Just about everything in the city was covered in the "Dublin's Great in 88" logo. We celebrated with pride that Vikings
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Dublin Without Maps Dublin's twisted streets confuse visitors. Vikings cities weren't built for tourists. My solution is Lines * Each line follows one main street. Like a walking subway line * With stops on and just off the route * Never worry about getting lost Dame Line We’ll
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The Grafton Line This route follows Grafton Street as we see Dublin's top shopping district, Molly Malone's statue, watch Dubliners in parks, catch some culture and preview some nightlife. Dublin Without Maps Dublin's twisted streets confuse visitors. My solution is Lines * Each Route follows
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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 may have
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Temple Barred Coming to Dublin, home of the greatest pubs in the universe, and drinking in Temple Bar is like visiting Paris, walking past the Louvre, and paying extra to see a fake Mona Lisa. This post may have affiliate links. If you buy something, we may earn a commission.