Archive for February 2010

Going out of Dublin for the day

Going out of Dublin for the day

If you have the chance, try to escape from the city for the day, by taking a a train ticket (the DART, Dublin Area Rapid Transportation). For less than 10 euros, you can use it without limits for 24 hours. The railway takes you to either Dun Laoighre (south) or north...

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Temple Bar

Temple Bar

A visit to Temple Bar is a must! Once a notorious neighborhood, and even doomed to destruction in the 1980s, Temple Bar, located on the south bank of the Liffey, has now become the most fashionable district of the city. Its many shops, bars - the best known being the...

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Museums in Dublin

Museums in Dublin

Dublin has some beautiful museums that are recommended to visit if you have a little time, or if a rainy day makes you want to stay indoor. And what is great about Dublin is that the entry of all the national museums of the city is free! Private museums, like...

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Parade of St Patrick

Parade of St Patrick

If you are in Dublin in mid-March, do not miss the parade of  St. Patrick. You might have to get up early to get a good seat, but it's worth it. Even before the parade starts, you'll see fairies wandering around the city, many people who turned green, leprechauns (sort of...

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Concerts in Dublin: l’O2

Concerts in Dublin: l’O2

This concert hall has been recently opened in the Docklands, a neighborhood in full development. It can accommodate 14,000 people. U2 was the first to play there, for a private audience ... It is advisable to go there by public transport, as no parkings are available on site. Tickets for concerts scheduled...

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