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On a holiday to Dublin find the historic, cosmopolitan capital of Ireland that lies on the east coast split by the River Liffey. Dublin has become one of the most popular places in Europe to visit or stay in. Since its beginning around 988 AD it has accommodated many nationalities from the Vikings to the English invaders to the sailors, traders and writers who settled and lived here over the centuries. The city has always had a reputation as a great historical city, and has strong links with world of literature and the arts. The south side of the river has the best examples of Georgian Dublin, with stately houses and beautiful parks and was the birthplace of W.B. Yeats, Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, and many other renowned writers, Dublin is often featured in their books. Along with the range of accommodation in Dublin available for all budgets, a Dublin weekend has a lot to offer visitors as it is one of Europe's most down-to-earth, friendly and accessible cities. Some of the main attractions to visit on a break to Dublin include: The Guinness Storehouse, a mixture of exhibits and historical artifacts, where you can discover all there is to know about the world famous beer. The best part of the Storehouse tour is the rooftop Gravity Bar, where you are treated to a complimentary pint of Guinness. The bar offers the chance to sit back, relax and admire the panoramic views of Dublin. Dublin Castle was built in the early 13th century, and is better described as a palace. The most interesting part of the castle was recently discovered and is underground. Recent flooding in the castle prompted excavations of the former Powder Tower and revealed parts of the old city walls and moat. Phoenix Park is the biggest walled park in Europe and has everything from wild deer to football pitches. Dublin Zoo, in Phoenix Park, has over 700 animals and tropical birds. Built in 1864, the National Gallery has many collections by Ireland's artist, Jack Yeats, as well as Lavery, Orpen, O'Conor, Osborne and Leech. Trinity College is the home of Dublin's biggest attraction, the Book of Kells. St Patricks Cathedral is the largest church in Ireland and there are many religious artifacts including Ireland's largest organ. There is an array of attractions and accommodation in Dublin to offer everyone.

DUBLIN HOTELS
There are a wide range of cheap hotels in Dublin to suit families, couples, groups and singles.

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CHEAP FLIGHTS TO DUBLIN

Have a cheap Dublin weekend and explore the city and enjoy the following:

SHOPPING
Once in the city centre most of the shopping areas are within about a 20 minute walk. They are in the area close to the River Liffey. On the northside the main streets for shopping are O'Connell Street, Henry Street and Talbot Street. On the southside the main streets are Grafton Street and all the streets adjacent to it. Also on the southside is the Temple Bar area which has in recent years become the heart of the city, especially for tourists. Grafton Street and its surrounding areas is probably Dublin's most upper-class shopping area, with many designer shops. The street is pedestrian and is probably the nicest looking street in the city. The side streets off Grafton Street also contain plenty of shops as well as trendy bars and cafes. O'Connell Street is the main street in Dublin although there are not many shops on the street itself, in Henry Street and Talbot Street, which are off just O'Connell Street, there are a large number of shops such as Dunnes Stores, Roches Stores, Boyers and Arnotts, as well as a number of licensed and fast food restaurants, Dublin hotels and a cinema. Temple Bar is renowned as the 'trendy' part of the city there are many unusual clothes shops and music stores. There are also a large number of pubs, clubs, restaurants and even some small photo and art galleries. Temple Bar was, only about twenty years ago, a run-down area in the centre. Due to renewal in the area started by the government, Temple Bar has become the most visited area. Dublin also has a few small markets in the city. The Liberty market is the most famous of these, located near Christ Church. The market is usually open on Friday and Saturdays, and also on Sundays on the weeks running up to Christmas. Moore Street is also a famous old market street. The market sells mostly food, from fruits and vegetables to seafood. Moore Street is located just off Henry Street.

NIGHTLIFE
A holiday to Dublin can offer an array of nightlife to suit all tastes. Temple Bar is one of the city's oldest areas and was once rundown buildings in this maze of streets are today the hyperactive entertainment and eating hub of Dublin, buzzing with energy and creativity. The city is a mixture of energy and warmth, music and style and 1,000 cool bars, all pale wood and aluminium, alongside traditional old pubs, complete with the snug. The pubs of Dublin are a social meeting point for locals and tourists alike. There are also many top nightclubs setting up home in Dublin, and from what used to be a clubbing wasteland it is now one of Europe's top clubbing destinations. Music is very accessible in Dublin and often best experienced with its natural accompaniment - dance. The recent popularity of "Riverdance" has re-ignited interest in traditional Irish dancing, which visitors can try their hand at in numerous venues around the city. Dublin's music scene is varied with most venues playing something of everything, from jazz, blues and soul to rock and pop, English folk and Irish traditional (known as 'trad'). Trad is played in many pubs, often in free impromptu sessions. The city's theatres provide a variety of shows with well known Irish and visiting artists and there are also a number of comedy venues. The variety of cuisine in Dublin ranges from the traditional bacon and cabbage, coddle, Irish stew, smoked salmon on soda bread, mussels and stout to the cosmopolitan choice of Italian, French, American, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Lebanese, Japanese, Russian and even Translyvanian.

INFORMATION
Language: Irish/English

Currency: Euro

Airport: Dublin

Author Information:
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