Dublin City

Hip shops, cool pubs and stacks of history make Dublin a top city break destination

St Patrick's Parade
Dundrum Shopping Centre
Pub life in Dublin City
Open-top bus tour

From left to right: St Patrick's Parade, Dundrum Shopping Centre, Pub life in Dublin City, Open-top bus tour

With its mix of urban cool, lush parkland, sweeping coastline and hip designer boutiques, Dublin  pulsates with energy while still retaining a warm, laid-back atmosphere.

One of Europe’s most thrilling capitals, it offers all you could want for a city break with history, culture and more pubs than you’ll know what to do with.

Thankfully, seeing all of Dublin’s sights doesn’t have to cost the earth either, as you can save money at over 30 attractions around the city by purchasing your Dublin Pass before you go. Just check out www.dublinpass.com.

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In Handel’s Day

13 Apr 2010 - 13 Apr 2010

A celebration of music, history and Handel rooted in the anniversary of the 1742 world premiere of Messiah in Temple Bar!...

ABSOLUT Gay Theatre Festival Dublin

03 May 2010 - 16 May 2010

The ABSOLUT Gay Theatre Festival Dublin will specialise in presenting theatre never before seen or rarely seen in Ireland to...

Dublin Dance Festival

08 May 2010 - 23 May 2010

The centrepiece of the 2010 festival will be by influential German choreographer Raimund Hoghe, whose work, Young People, Old...

Dublin City Soul Festival ~ a celebration of peace, unity & love!

20 May 2010 - 23 May 2010

Dublin City Soul Festival - a celebration of peace, unity and love! This unique four day festival, now celebrating its 4th year,...

Summer in Dublin

01 Jun 2010 - 30 Sep 2010

The City Council has again assembled a fantastic array of events for the ‘Summer In Dublin Festival’ in the City’s parks and...

Bloom

03 Jun 2010 - 07 Jun 2010

Bloom is organised by Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board with responsibility for the promotion of horticulture. The event is a public...

The Docklands Maritime Festival

04 Jun 2010 - 07 Jun 2010

This year’s event has been extended to both sides of the Liffey offering even more attractions for all ages. Once again a...

Flora's Women's Mini Marathon

07 Jun 2010 - 07 Jun 2010

Annual Women's Mini Marathon with approximately 40,000 women participating and fundraising for their chosen charities. Many...

Taste of Dublin

10 Jun 2010 - 13 Jun 2010

'Taste of Dublin' is a four-day celebration of fine food and drink. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Dublin's Iveagh Gardens,...

Bloomsday Festival

12 Jun 2010 - 16 Jun 2010

The Bloomsday Festival celebrates Leopold Bloom's wanderings around Dublin in Joyce's novel Ulysses--set entriely on 16 June 1904....

The AIB Street Performance World Championship

18 Jun 2010 - 20 Jun 2010

The AIB Street Performance World Championship is back and it is universally agreed that it is time for some serious free fun! this...

Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show 2010

04 Aug 2010 - 08 Aug 2010

The Horse Show is a Dublin institution. A celebration of Ireland's affinity with the horse, from the best show horses to the best...

GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship Final

05 Sep 2010 - 05 Sep 2010

The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final is one of the biggest GAA sporting occasions to be held in Ireland every year.

Dublin Fringe Festival

11 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010

In theatres, apartments, cars and parks, churches, warehouses, galleries and schools, every September the Fringe quite literally...

GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final

19 Sep 2010 - 19 Sep 2010

The All-Ireland Senior Football Final is one of the biggest GAA sporting occasions to be held in Ireland every year.

Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival

23 Sep 2010 - 10 Oct 2010

Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival - Europe's oldest specialist theatre festival and the only English speaking contemporary...

Dublin Culture Night

24 Sep 2010 - 24 Sep 2010

Culture Night began in 2006 as an initiative led by Temple Bar Cultural Trust. On Culture Night hundreds of arts and cultural...

Lifestyle Sports Adidas Dublin Marathon

25 Oct 2010 - 25 Oct 2010

This is the 31st year of the Lifestyle Sports 'adidas' Dublin Marathon, which is run through the historic Georgian streets of...

Christmas & Chocolate in Temple Bar

03 Dec 2010 - 05 Dec 2010

From chocolate workshops to our very own Winter Wonderland, outdoor Movies on the Square to Christmas in the Old City, Temple Bar...

Docklands 12 Days of Christmas Market

12 Dec 2010 - 23 Dec 2010

A LITTLE PRESENT OF CHRISTMAS PAST. The popular '12 Days of Christmas' Festival' returns to Dublin's Docklands IFSC this year from...

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Mount Herbert Hotel - Corporate Rate

 

Includes a Full Irish Breakfast.This gracious Victorian residence is 5 mins south of the city centre in Ballsbridge, Dublin's most...

Aishling House - Family Break 2 nights

 

Treat yourself to a Midweek Family special break in Dublin. Choose from any 2 mid-week nights, Sunday to Thursday. Special is for...

Clarion Hotel Dublin IFSC - Last Minute Special Offer

 

Last Minute Special -Breakfast not included.

Aishling House - Family break 3 night

 

Treat yourself to a Midweek Family special break in Dublin. Choose from any 3 mid-week nights, Sunday to Thursday. Special is for...

Aishling House - Family Break 1 night

 

Treat yourself to a Midweek Family special break in Dublin. Choose from any 2 mid-week nights, Sunday to Thursday. Special is for...

Dublin Skylon Hotel - Rest & Jet

 

The Dublin Skylon Hotel 'Rest & Jet Package' is ideal for any overnight stay, the package offers you bed & Full Irish breakfast...

Clarion Hotel Dublin IFSC - 1 Night Leisure Break

 

1 Night Bed and Full Irish Breakfast.

 

 

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Mount Herbert Hotel - Corporate Rate

Mount Herbert Hotel - Corporate Rate

Includes a Full Irish Breakfast.This gracious Victorian residence is 5 mins south of the city centre in Ballsbridge, Dublin's most...

Did you know?

Dublin was originally called Dubh Linn meaning Black Pool. The original pool is the oldest known in Northern Europe and now forms the centerpiece of the penguin enclosure at Dublin Zoo.