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Introduction
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 af... Continue reading »
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History
"Dubh linn" means "dark pool," and "Baile Átha Cliath" (still the Gaelic name for the city) translates as the "town of the Hurdle Ford." The official date for the foundation of the city is 988 AD but these two settlements had existed in one f... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Accommodation in Dublin is not only plentiful—you'll most likely be spoilt for choice. There are a number of centrally-located areas of Dublin that offer a choice of accommodation, with hotels ranging from the budget to the more luxurious. Th... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
A booming economy and a young, affluent urban population have both given rise to a surge of commercial development throughout Dublin's city centre. While the 1980s were arguably a depressing time for socialising in the city, Dubliners now hav... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Unlike some of its European counterparts, Dublin still remains a relatively compact city that can easily be negotiated on foot. Whether your interest be historical, literary or cultural, or if you simply want to relax, Dublin offers a range o... Continue reading »
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Tours
Dublin has become an increasingly popular holiday destination and, unsurprisingly, there are several guided tours available for visitors who wish to familiarize themselves with the city's cultural and historical legacy. If you're a little mor... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: Dublin International Airport (DUB) (+353 1814 1111/http://www.dublin-airport.com) is six miles north of the city center. Its compact, two-level terminal is user friendly and offers tired travelers short jaunts fr... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Dublin Province: Leinster Country: Ireland (Eire) Dublin by the Numbers: Country dialing code: 353 City telephone area code: 01 Population: 952,692 (city); 1,058,264 (metro area) Average January temp: 41°F (5°C) Average July temp: 63°F... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Low-slung, gray, and solid, Ireland's premier city can look surprisingly dark and gloomy at first glance. Its appearance -- the result of its 19th-century architecture of Irish stone and granite -- is deceptive. The town itself is anything bu... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Dublin is 222km (138 miles) NE of Shannon Airport, 258km (160 miles) NE of Cork, 167km (104 miles) S of Belfast, 309km (192 miles) NE of Killarney, 219km (136 miles) E of Galway, 237km (147 miles) SE of Derry, and 142km (88 miles) N of Wexfor... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- American Express International, 116 Grafton St., Dublin 2 (tel. 01/6772-874), is a full-service travel agency that also offers currency exchange, traveler's checks, and (for members) mail-holding. It is open Monday to Frid... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Aer Lingus, Ireland's national airline, operates regularly scheduled flights into Dublin International Airport from Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and New York's JFK. American Airlines flies to Dublin from Chicago, Delta Airlines f... Continue reading »
Youghal Travel Experiences
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Kilkenny to Cork
The last few days have been quite touristy, we went on a tour of Kilkenny Castle which was really interesting and wandered around the n... Continue reading »
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Blarney
Wednesday 9 April Anne writing nowStarted the day with synchronised torture in the hotel pool. Worse than that our personal trainer disco... Continue reading »
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A couple of days about Cork
Ok, so i probably shouldn't even have a blog for a place i only live about 4 hours away from, but i haven't being there in years.when to... Continue reading »
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March 22
We had a blast today. It was a drinking and eating orgy. Our day started with a tour at the Jameson Distillery in Midleton whe... Continue reading »
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Cork and the Waterford Crystal Factory
We weren't able to update this blog site until we arrived on land with a good internet connection. The following is from the update... Continue reading »
