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Dublin Holidays, Hotels & Travel Guide
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Dublin Holidays Overview
A guide to holidays in Dublin - Cosmopolitan, colourful and over a thousand
years old, Dublin presents a fine starting point for visitors to
Ireland. This capital city is split in two by the River Liffey,
which gives form to the city and has no less than nine bridges
spanning it. Easily explored on foot, central Dublin presents a
wealth of historic landmarks, from ancient cathedrals to gracious
Georgian buildings that pay testimony to days gone by. There are
several attractions on both sides of the Liffey, ranging from gaols
and castles to the birthplaces of famous poets and writers and
guided literary trails.
Not far from the city in
County Wicklow are the Wicklow Mountains, where hills and glens,
forests and waterfalls attract weekend walkers and nature-lovers.
Dublin Bay, which lies between the mouth of the River Liffey and
the Dalkey headland, is the site of several small coastal towns and
the ferry port of Dun Laoghaire. County Kildare is a region of rich
farmland and fine reputation for the breeding of thoroughbred
horses, while the similar counties of Louth and Meath have evidence
of early civilisations and a wealth of castles and
monasteries.
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Dublin
holidays - Top Places To Go
1. Trinity College
www.tcd.ie |
What is it? Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity
College is Ireland's oldest university and counts Jonathan Swift,
Samuel Beckett and Oscar Wilde, along with many other great
thinkers and writers, amongst it past-students. This 16th century
complex is home to many glorious buildings, beautifully manicured
lawns, cobbled squares and the campus of the University of Ireland.
The celebrated Book of Kells, which dates from the 8th century and
is considered to be one of the oldest books in the world, is housed
in the College's Collonades Gallery. Other illuminated manuscripts
taken from ancient monasteries are also on
display.
Hours of Operation:
Phone:(0)1 896 1000 |
2. Temple Bar district
www.templebar.ie |
What is it? The hub of Dublin's nightlife is to be found
in this quaint, cobbled district, which is full of shops,
traditional pubs, theatres, cinemas and trendy clubs laid out on
pedestrianised streets. Busking fiddlers, an overwhelming choice of
restaurants and beautifully restored buildings add to the feel of
the place and make it worth a visit. The area is bordered by the
Liffey on one side and Dame Street on the other. The main street
running through the area also is called Temple
Bar.
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
3. Phoenix Park
Parkgate Street
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What is it? Just two miles (3km) west of the city centre,
Phoenix Park offers peace and quiet from the buzz of the city. It
is considered the largest urban park in Europe boasting splendid
landscaped gardens, ornamental lakes and large grasslands. It is
the perfect environment for runners, walkers and sports enthusiasts
who flock here to enjoy the park's facilities. Fallow deer can be
seen browsing in the leafy woodland and it's a great place for
watching the world go by. Within the park is the residence of the
president of Ireland, Aras an Uachtarain, and Dublin
Zoo.
Hours of Operation: Main gate is open 24 hours
Phone:(0)1 677 0095 (Visitor Centre) |
Dublin
holidays - Top Events
1. St Patrick's Day Festival
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What is it? Nowhere else in the world is St Patrick's Day
observed with more fun and celebration than in Dublin. The St
Patrick's Day Festival has become a six-day party filled with
'craic' or good times with a varied programme of events, including
lots of traditional and contemporary Irish music. The Big Day Out
carnival includes street performers, clowns, games, a funfair and
lots of singing and dancing. Other highlights include the team
Treasure Hunt, the spectacular Skyfest fireworks event; and a huge
celebration of traditional Irish dance (Céilí Mór) where everyone
can participate in a range of foot-tapping dances. The grand finale
of the festival is the spectacular street parade that is a themed
procession of colourful floats, marching bands and fantastic
performers.
Where is it? City Centre |
2. Bloomsday Festival
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To 2007-06-16
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What is it? James Joyce fans around the world celebrate
Bloomsday on 16 June every year, but nowhere as creatively as in
Dublin, the birthplace of the famous novelist. The festival
commemorates his masterpiece Ulysses, one of the
most highly acclaimed works of the 20th century in which Joyce
captured the soul of Dublin in the tale of Leopold Bloom and his
adventures on Thursday, 16 June 1904. The celebrations include
re-enactments of Bloom's day as people visit the places where the
novel was set, as well as readings, performances, breakfasts,
look-alike contests and visits to the pub.
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3. Dublin Horse Show
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What is it? One of the highlights on the summer calendar,
the Dublin Horse Show draws the top national and international show
jumpers and show horses with prizes totalling over EUR415,000. The
event is not only about horses, though - visitors can also enjoy
live music on the grass, shop at over 200 trade stands, or visit
the exhibitions, and ladies can enter the glamorous fashion
competition for the EUR10,000 diamond
prize.
Where is it? Royal Dublin Society complex |
4. Festival of World Cultures
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What is it? With more than 160 events in 40 venues
throughout Dun Laoghaire town, and featuring artists from 50
countries, the annual international arts and culture festival
entertains audiences in excess of 200,000. Its diverse and
expanding programme of music, circus, theatre, dance, club nights,
markets, exhibitions, workshops and activities for children, aims
to develop audiences' experience of the arts, challenging
perceptions of international artistic
culture.
Where is it? Dun Laoghaire |
5. Irish Derby
From 2007-06-02
To 2007-06-02
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What is it? The Budweiser sponsored event is one of the
most prestigious horse racing events of the year. Held at The
Curragh, one of Europe's oldest sporting grounds, this event
attracts the attention of horse-lovers from across the globe and
especially in the horse-mad country of Ireland
itself.
Where is it? Curragh |
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