Travelling from Belfast to Dublin
You may be aware that Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital city, is approximately 100 miles (167 Km), and a 2½ hour drive from Dublin city. Unfortunately there are no direct flights connecting Belfast and Dublin, unless you want to fly via London. You can bus it, there's a 24 hour bus service, take a train, or if you prefer total independence, you can hire a car. Read on for more…
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Malahide – a colourful Dublin village by the sea
Malahide is a wonderful and vibrant seaside town located just 16km north of Dublin city centre. It's situated on a beautiful estuary and is today a very fast growing town with an increasing population. At the same time however, it has remained and continues to maintain a ‘village like’ appearance. With so much to see and do here it's understandable why it gets such an influx of visitors from near and far and attracts the many rich and famous people who appreciate the good scenery, an abundance of activities and much more.
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Smithfield Chimney Viewing Tower - a birds eye view of Dublin!
Smithfield is an area on the Northside of the city centre in Dublin 7. It's one of the most historic parts of the city and its focal point is Smithfield Square, now called Smithfield Plaza. This has been a thriving market place since the late 17th Century and in recent years has been redeveloped to become one of Dublin's premier commercial and cultural districts. Here you can stroll through the many food markets, art galleries, shops, pub’s and café’s or take a tour of the two main attractions in Smithfield; The Old Jameson Irish Whiskey distillery, or why not reach new heights and take a trip up to the Smithfield Chimney Viewing Tower? The views of Dublin's fair city from here are stunning to say the least. Read on for more…
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The GAA Museum
Calling all GAA fans! Why not take the opportunity to visit the GAA Museum at Croke Park and complete your knowledge on all you ever wanted to know about our national sports and their origins and not forgetting the heroes who made the games so memorable.
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Blanchardstown Shopping Centre
Located just 10km west of Dublin city centre, Blanchardstown is a growing suburb of Dublin. The most recent example of this is the very impressive Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, situated just off the M50 ring road. The centre opened its doors in 1996 and has today become one of the main shopping centres in the country. In its first year alone it welcomed over 10 million visitors. Read on for more about the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre…
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Dublin weather – what to expect!
Ireland’s weather is highly influenced by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream and the south westerly winds that come from the Atlantic Ocean. Predicting the weather in Ireland can be tricky as there are days when you can experience all four season’s in one! Our advice is to always expect rain! So if you're wondering what to pack for your trip to Dublin we suggest you bring warm clothing, layers are probably best, waterproof gear is a must (make sure you take an umbrella), and if you're traveling late spring, summer or early Autumn the sun may just be shining. Read on for more…
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How to book cheap flights to Dublin – our top tips!
Enjoying a strategic location in North County Dublin, Dublin International Airport is Ireland's largest airport servicing flights from domestic, European, and international destinations. It's the busiest airport in Ireland with 33 airlines catering for both direct and transfer flights, ensuring wherever you are in the world you will have access to this remarkable city.
Read on for our top tips to guarantee the best possible deal when booking your flight to Dublin.
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Dublin city attractions - our top picks!
If you want to experience a young, lively city with a vibrant nightlife, with bags of shopping options, a glimpse of an ancient civilisation, fantastic music, marvellous theatres and galleries, then a visit to Dublin city is a must. There's no end of tourist attractions as well as plenty pubs, restaurants and late night hot spots. It has everything any visitor could possibly want and much more.
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Guide to Ballsbridge
The affluent, leafy suburb of Ballsbridge is located in the Dublin 4 postal area, just south of the city centre. It's well served by public transport, the DART stops at Lansdowne Road and there are several bus routes to town making it an ideal base for checking out the sights and sounds of Dublin. Find out more about Ballsbridge…
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Guide to Dún Laoghaire
Dún Laoghaire is a scenic, suburban seaside town, located about 7 miles (12km) south of Dublin city centre. Its man made harbour is Dublin's main passenger port and its one of the largest (man made) harbours in the world. There's plenty to do here in terms of outdoor activities and Dún Laoghaire boasts an excellent selection of shops pubs and restaurants. The area is very well served by public transport, so no hassle if you want to get to the city centre. Read on for more
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