Dublin Travel Guide
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The river Liffey divides Dublin into two distinct halves: the southside of the city and the north. South of the River The southside of the city traditionally has been the domain of Dublin's middle-classes and is—generally speaking—more affluent than its northern counterpart. Temple Bar Area A maze of cobblestone nooks and crooked … Read Dublin introduction
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James Joyce Centre (The)
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This Georgian townhouse is beautifully restored thanks to the efforts of David Norris, a Joycean enthusiast, Irish Senator and human rights activist who saved the house from demolition. Once the home of Dennis Maginni and his dance …
Conrad Dublin
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Opened in 1989, the Conrad is situated opposite the National Concert Hall , adjacent to St Stephen's Green. The decor and furnishings are exactly in keeping …
Oliver St John Gogarty
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Oliver St John Gogarty was born in 1878 and was a man of many talents: a poet, writer, pilot, politician, sportsman and surgeon. He became known among Dubliners for his kindness and alms-giving to the poor of the city. Located in Temple Bar, …
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Introduction
In the wake of a remarkable economic boom, Dublin's landscape has changed immeasurably over the past decade. These days Dublin ranks among the top tourist destinations in Europe, and this vibrant city hums with a palpable sense that it is creating a new cultural heritage.
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Dublin Castle The stronghold of British power for 700 years is principally an 18th-century creation that is more hotch-potch palace than turreted castle. Only the Record Tower survives from the original Anglo-Norman fortress built in the 13th century on Viking foundations. The most …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 1120000 Area : 921km² Longitude / Latitude : -6.24889 / 53.33306 Currency : Euro (EUR) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there A plentiful array of airlines run direct flights to Dublin from all major European centres (including a dizzying array of options from the UK) and from Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles in the USA. Flights from further afield (Australasia or Africa) are usually …
History
Recent History The early 1980s saw Ireland once more in economic difficulties. In the 1990s, however, Ireland underwent a dramatic change in its economic fortunes. The country - and Dublin in particular - experienced its greatest period of economic success since independence. Signs of the …
Weather
Dublin's maximum temperature in July and August ranges from 15-20°C (60-70°F). During January and February, the coldest months, daily temperatures range from 4-8°C (40-47°F). Major snowfalls are rare. There are about 18 hours of daylight in July and August; it's only …
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Overview of Dublin
It's nearly impossible for first-time visitors to appreciate just how fast Dublin is moving. Native Dubs, however, who left years ago and returned to the Celtic Tiger economy, can't believe their eyes. Their beloved -- if slightly down-at-the-heels -- hometown has metamorphosed into a bastion …
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Ask any Dubliner what's happening and you may hear echoes of one of W.B. Yeats's most-quoted lines: All changed, changed utterly. You can practically hear the roar as this old city on the western shore of the Irish Sea transforms itself into Western Europe's fastest-growing urban tourist …
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