About Dublin
Dublin / Baile Atha Cliath
Population: 1 122 821 (2004)
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Ireland’s capital needs no introduction and for many visitors to Ireland, Dublin is the number one destination. Dublin has history, charm, sights, museums, galleries, theatres, shops, pubs, restaurants and an abundance of character.
Dublin was voted Europe’s fourth most popular city break destination, behind London, Paris and Rome and is one of the friendliest capital cities in the world. Dublin’s elegant Georgian architecture makes it one of Europe’s most attractive capitals and Dublin’s relatively small size, and its comprehensive public transport system, the Luas, make it one of the easiest to get around.
Dublin is where you’ll find many of the nations treasures, housed in the city’s galleries and museums and is where some of the most important events of Ireland were played out, most notably the Easter Uprising of 1916. Though the battle between the IRA and British Forces caused extensive damage to the O’Connell Street area of Dublin, (the bullet holes can still be seen on the General Post Office) this was one of the formative events of the Irish Republic.
Dublin was founded by Vikings during the 9th Century, who established a key maritime centre. The city and port continued to prosper over the centuries and with English dominance came the city’s attractive 17th Century architecture. By the 18th Century, Dublin was second only to London as one of the largest cities of the British Empire. However by the start of the 20th Century, Dublin entered a long decline, which lasted until the economic turn around of the 1980s saw the Celtic Tiger breath new life into Ireland’s capital.
Dublin is a thriving cultural centre and boasts a great literary legacy with many luminaries of Irish literature such as Joyce, Shaw, Yeats, Wilde, Kavanagh and Beckett, being associated with the city.
Dublin’s entertainments are legendary, from the boozy delights of the Guinness Storehouse, and the Temple Bar, to more cultured nights at the theatre or dining in one of the city’s fine eateries. It’s no surprise that people from all over the world come to enjoy the ‘craic’ in Dublin.
Browse the attractions in the 12 Travel Dublin information guide and start planning!
Attractions in Dublin
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Book of Kells |  |
Dublin Castle |
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St. Stephens Green |  |
Theatres |
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Temple Bar |  |
The Phoenix Park |
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Guinness Storehouse |  |
Trinity College |
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National Museum |  |
Dublinia |
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The Four Courts |  |
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Suggested Weekend Breaks Around Ireland
- Galway: Galway is a lively, colourful and cultural medieval university city on the west coast of Ireland. It is renowned for Irish music, language and dance and has plenty of theatres, shops, restaurants, pubs, festivals and more to keep you entertained. It is an ideal spot from which to explore the beautiful scenery of the west coast, Connemara and the Aran Islands. Galway is easily accessible from Dublin by plane, train or bus. Click here for further info on Galway county.
- Cork: Cork City is Ireland's third largest city (after Dublin and Belfast) and has always been an important seaport. The river Lee flows through Cork city in two main channels, spanned by many bridges which give the city a continental air. There are many historical places of interest in the city, including the English market, with stalls selling food from all over the globe. From Cork you can visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney stone, visit the nearby picturesque sailing town of Kinsale, or explore the coastal scenery of West Cork. Cork is easy to reach from Dublin by plane, train or bus. Click here for further info on Cork county.
- Kilkenny: Kilkenny is a medieval city in the south east of Ireland. The city is full of well preserved historical buildings, such as Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice's Cathedral, and is easily explored on foot. Kilkenny can be reached by train or bus from Dublin.
- Westport: Westport in Co. Mayo on the west coast is a designated heritage town. It has Georgian architecture and is full of colourful shopfronts, bars and restaurants. It is a good base for watersports, golf, hill walking, horse riding and fishing. Westport can be reached from Dublin by train or bus.
- Belfast: Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, is Ireland's second city. It is small enough to explore by foot but full of bars, restaurants, clubs and shops. Visitors can enjoy traditional Irish music in a local pub or dance the night away in a modern nightclub. The birthplace of the Titanic, Belfast's industrial heritage has shaped a city steeped in culture, portrayed at its best at the Ulster Museum, City Hall, the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and the city's many preserved historic buildings. Also, the city's many parks, gardens and galleries offer a perfect haven to relax. From Belfast, visitors can easily access the Giant's Causeway, walk the Mountains of Mourne, fish in Fermanagh, visit the Bushmills Whiskey Distillery or visit some of the many picturesque villages of Northern Ireland.
- Carrick on Shannon: Carrick on Shannon, the pretty capital town of county Leitrim, is the boating capital of the river Shannon. From here you can go on a river cruise or stay on land and investigate the numerous pubs and restaurants on offer. Carrick can be reached from Dublin by train or bus.
- Suggested Activities: http://www.discoverireland.ie/Things-to-See-and-Do.aspx
Fishing
Golf
Horse Riding
Sailing
Hill Walking
Spa Weekend