Over the years this fine city has produced many famous names
in the worlds of art, literature and music, so it's not surprising
that Dublin is full of culture and entertainment, as well
as Guinness. There's certainly no shortage of things to do.
You can't help but be charmed by the friendly people, their
determination to enjoy themselves and make you feel at home.
And once you get the taste of 'real' Guinness, you'll have
no excuse not to join in with them! Once
only the province of BA and Aer Lingus, the discount airlines
like Ryanair, have introduced competition on this route,
so you'll find no shortage of cheap flights to Dublin year
round.
Shopping:
Woollens, Irish Whiskey and fine Irish crystal are just
three famous products associated with Ireland you might
want to take back with you, but Dublin is an international
city, so you'll find all the usual high street names as
well.
Recommended Stores - Cleary's,
Brown Thomas, Switzers and the Kilkenny Shop.
Best Buys - Crystal, Tweed, Aran Sweaters, Books.
Opening Times - varies 9.00 to 18.00 hrs Mon - Sat. Late
night Thurs 9.00 to 20.00
Site Seeing
Attractions:
Dublin Castle - cost: Adults £3.50/OAP £2.00/Child
£1.00.
Guinness Hop Store - visit the world famous brewery
and see how Guinness is brewed. Free samples to taste. Cost:
Adults £5.00/OAP £4.00/Child £1.00.
Christchurch Cathedral - a much celebrated building
reflecting Ireland's religous heritage, cost: Adults £2.00/OAP
£1.00/Child £1.00.
Kilmainham Gaol - Dublin's oldest gaol, the cells once
held notorious convicts and much of its violent past is
still evident today. Cost: Adults £3.00/OAP £2.00/Child
£1.00.
Dublin Zoo - this zoo has a successful record of breeding
endangered species in captivity and is now home to rare
animals from around the world. Cost: Adults £6.00/OAP
£3.50/Child £1.00.
Gothic and Georgian architecture - the city has a fine
range of classical buildings to see and appreciate.
Recommended Entertainment:
Theatre - Abbey, Gaiety, Gate,
Olympia, Peacock and Andrews Lane theatres provide a range
of Irish and international plays and shows.
Opera - The National Concert Hall stages classical
music performances and Irish pipe music.
Pubs - Dublin has more than its fair quota of public
houses and they serve some of Ireland's finest ales. Too
many good places to just recommend a few.
Bars - Pravoa, Chocolate Bar, The Globe, Hogans -
all provide an excellent atmosphere and a chance to mingle
with local poets and artists.
Night Clubs - The Pod, The Vatican, The Kitchen and
the Red Box are the city hot spots for a great night out.
Eating Out - Most pubs serve traditional Irish food
with many restaurants serving both Irish and international
cuisine. A vibrant city, expect to find lively venues to
eat in with many restaurants regarding food preparation
as a fine art. Specialities - Soda Bread, Cobblers Pie,
stews and vegeterian dishes.
Local Transport :
* Bus - Prices varies from £1.50 per zone
* Taxis - Start at £1.90 first km, then 40p/km. Add
40p for each additional passenger. |
