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World / Europe / Ireland / Dublin

Dublin is a bright, cosmopolitan city combining centuries of history with a distinctly 21st century vibe. In between the historic buildings and squares you'll find grand new hotels, cool street architecture, cutting-edge restaurants and bars, and surprisingly good shopping.

Currency

Euro

Visa Requirements

No visa required for EU nationals, Canadians, Americans or Australians

Language

English

Timezone

English

Weather

Warm rather wet summers, mild winters

Dialling Code

00 353

Electricity

220V (UK-style 3 pin plugs)

Health and Safety

EU citizens should apply for a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in all EU countries. This only covers emergency treatment so comprehensive travel and medical insurance are strongly advised.

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EU citizens should apply for a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in all EU countries. This only covers emergency treatment so comprehensive travel and medical insurance are strongly advised.

Flights to Dublin touch down at Dublin Airport from where Airlink buses (€6) leave every 15 minutes for the city centre, with journey times of 45 minutes. Taxis (€30) are readily available with journey times of just 20 minutes. Dublin's extensive bus and modern tram network makes getting around straight-forward. The town centre is very walkable. You can get to most main sites on foot quite comfortably.

Temple Bar

Temple Bar: The cobbled streets of Dublin's tourist district are full of interesting boutiques, bars and restaurants, perfect for soaking up the atmosphere. The National Photographic Archive, located on Meeting House Square, exhibits fascinating photos of Ireland's recent history. On the same square, the Farmers' Market is stuffed with stalls selling organic veg, cheeses and hams on Saturday mornings. The area is also teeming with lively pubs, which host traditional Irish music nights.

Trinity College

Trinity College: Dublin's foremost academic institution has serene squares and its magnificent barrel-vaulted old library houses ancient tomes including the famous Book of Kells. These lavishly decorated Latin texts of the Gospels were discovered in a peat bog.

Guinness Storehouse

Guinness Storehouse: It's hardly surprising that this is Dublin's most popular tourist attraction. It's a modern temple to the best-loved local ale, explaining the brewing process, history of the brand and more. Visitors receive a free pint on entry, to be supped whilst drinking in views from the fantastic skyline bar on the top floor.

Quick Lunch - Eden

Try and get a table on the terrace at Eden if it's a nice day. Dining here is sophisticated but not remotely stuffy. Food is straightforward and satisfying.

Top Table - Town Bar and Grill

Sample some of Dublin's best modern cuisine at the Town Bar and Grill, where you'll find innovative dishes, a great wine list and friendly service to boot. (Reservations recommended).

Cheap Eat - Bewley's Oriental Café

Bewley's Oriental Café, an ornate old diner with stained glass windows, is a Dublin institution. It serves up the best Irish breakfast in town - ideal for a quiet chat in a cosy booth or a morning after a night out in Temple Bar.

On Business - Jury's Inn Custom House hotel

Well located in the International Financial Services Centre, Jury's Inn Custom House hotel offers quality and comfort at a reasonable price. There are also six meeting rooms.
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Lap Of Luxury - The Merrion Hotel

Created from four Georgian Townhouses, The Merrion Hotel is a visual feast of ornate rooms stuffed with fine furnishings and works of art. With one of the best spas in Dublin and the excellent Patrick Guilbaud dishing up exquisite food in the restaurant, it's very hard to beat.
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Cheap Sleep - Harding Hotel

Great value, recently renovated rooms right in the centre make the Harding Hotel hugely popular. Darkey Kelly's bar downstairs serves up good food and live entertainment.
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Coffee And Chat - Library Bar

The Library Bar at the Central Hotel (Exchequer St, 00 353 1 679 7302 is a peaceful haven of leather armchairs and bookshelves right in the centre of town.

Formal Presentation - Westin Hotel

Formerly the Allied Irish Bank, this historic building has been transformed into the luxury 5-star Westin Hotel (Westmoreland St, 00 353 1 645 1000). Its elegant, well-appointed meeting rooms seat from eight to 260.

Evening Drinks - Cafe en Seine

The Art Deco surroundings of Cafe en Seine (40 Dawson St, 00 353 1 6774567) offer plenty of booths and bar space for chatting over a pint of the black stuff. It gets more boisterous as the evening progresses.

What Happens Next is a Secret

An exhibition showcasing work from some of the most important names in conceptual art, ‘What Happens Next is a Secret’ is a curation innovation. Featuring work from the likes of Lawrence Weiner and Frantiska + Tim Gilman, the show will be altered throughout its duration at unrevealed intervals. With paintings removed, sculptures shifted and photographs turned upside-down, this first show its kind at the Irish Museum of Modern Art offers an experimental take on curatorial convention.

26 jan 2010 - 18 apr 2010
Irish Museum of Modern art, Military Road

Titration 3: Rock, Paper, Sculpture

Set in the grounds of one of Dublin’s oldest art institutions - the Dublin Arts Centre- this summer will see an exhibition of sculptural work from master carver, Joseph Wheelwright. Featuring three public art pieces, one in bronze, one in wood and one in stone, the tour from work to work will give visitors the chance to explore the grounds of this artistic bolthole, whilst taking in some contemporary sculpture.

01 feb 2010 - 30 sep 2010
Dublin Arts Council (DAC), 7125 Riverside Drive

Francis Alÿs: Le Temps du Sommeil

Famed for his meandering approach, Belgian Artist Francis Alÿs has pushed an ice cube through the streets of Buenos Aires and moved an entire mountain in Peru. The artist’s first major retrospective in the Irish capital, Le Temps du Sommeil, features an ongoing work of over 100 as yet unfinished paintings, which act as a visual diary of Alÿs’ practice. This showing at the Irish Museum of Modern Art is the precursor to Alÿs’ upcoming Tate Modern Retrospective in London.

26 feb 2010 - 23 mei 2010
Irish Museum of Modern art, Military Road

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