- Vir ander plekke met dieselfde naam, sien Dublin (onduidelikheid).
Dublin (Iers: Baile Átha Cliath, "Town of the Hurdled Ford") is die hoofstad van Ierland. Die lewendigheid, naglewe en toeriste-aantreklikhede is wêreldbekend en dit is die gewildste toegangspunt vir internasionale besoekers aan Ierland.
As stad is dit buite verhouding groot vir die grootte van die land met 'n bevolking van 1,9 miljoen in die Groter Dublin-streek (2011); byna die helfte van die Republiek se bevolking woon in hierdie metropolitaanse gebied. Die sentrale besienswaardighede kan te voet gevaar word, met 'n paar buitelandse besienswaardighede en voorstede wat kilometers ver uitsprei.
Die klimaat is sag, dus Dublin is 'n bestemming die hele jaar. Dit is selde vriesend in die winter, koel in die somer en gereeld ligte buie, sien County Dublin weerkaart.
Verstaan
Geskiedenis
Met die stigting, in 841, is Dublin deur Vikings gevestig onder 'n bevolking van Keltiese stamme. In die 9de eeu het die Dene Dublin verower en beheer gehad tot 1171 toe hulle deur koning Hendrik II van Engeland verdryf is. Teen die 14de eeu het die koning van Engeland Dublin en die omliggende gebied beheer, die 'Pale' genoem.
Toe die Engelse burgeroorlog in 1649 eindig, neem Oliver Cromwell die leisels oor. Dublin het in die 17de eeu geweldige groei en ontwikkeling beleef omdat baie Protestantse vlugtelinge uit Europa na Dublin gekom het. In die 17de eeu was Dublin die tweede grootste stad op die Britse eilande, net agter Londen, en 'n tydperk toe groot geboue in Georgiese styl gebou is wat vandag nog bestaan. Georgiese stylargitektuur was gewild van 1720 tot 1840 in die tye toe George I, George II, George III en George IV van Engeland regeer.
In 1800 het die Ierse parlement deur die Verbinteniswet tussen Engeland en Ierland afgeskaf. Vanaf hierdie stadium het die Iere gewerk om hul onafhanklikheid van Engeland te verkry, wat hulle uiteindelik in 1922 gewen het. Die Paasfees wat in 1916 toegeneem het en die Vryheidsoorlog het Ierland baie gehelp om hul vryheid te wen.
'N Mislukte poging om die verskillende belangrike geboue in te neem, waaronder die Algemene Poskantoor in O'Connellstraat, het gelei tot die inhegtenisneming van honderde en teregstelling van 15, wat nou as martelare beskou word. Baie is van mening dat hierdie gebeurtenis gehelp het om simpatie te kry vir die stryd om onafhanklikheid van Brittanje.
Oriëntasie
Dublin word gedeel deur die rivier Liffey. Aan die noordekant van die Liffey is O'Connellstraat - die hoofweg wat deur verskeie winkelstrate gekruis word, waaronder Henrystraat en Marystraat, die besigste winkelgebied in die stad. Aan die suidekant is St Stephen's Green en Grafton Street, die tweede besigste en gewildste winkelgebied, Trinity College, Christ Church en St Patrick's Cathedral, die belangrikste tak van die Nasionale Museum, en vele ander besienswaardighede.
Die postdistrik Dublin 1 is noord van die rivier gesentreer op die poskantoor, Dublin 2 is suid gesentreer op Trinity College, ensovoorts tot by die burbs. Hierdie distrikte is almal opgeneem in Eircodes, wat die hele Republiek dek. Dus is D04 gevolg deur vier alfanumerieke êrens rondom Ballsbridge. Hierdie bladsye gebruik waar moontlik Eircodes, want as u dit op 'n aanlynkaart insleutel, moet u op die presiese adres val. Dit is slegs van toepassing op adresse wat pos ontvang, sodat 'n eensame megalitiese graf aan 'n berghelling nie een sal hê nie, maar dit is selde 'n probleem in die middestad van Dublin.
Alhoewel sommige van Dublin se beste Georgiese argitektuur in die middel van die 20ste eeu afgebreek is, is daar nog baie. Op 'n stadium word hierdie geboue beskou as 'n herinnering aan die Britse imperialisme in die verlede en baie is gesloop sonder inagneming van hul skoonheid en argitektoniese betekenis en is vervang met modernistiese of pastiche kantoorblokke, waarvan dele van St. Stephen's Green (Dublin 2) 'n uitstekende voorbeeld was. Gelukkig het houdings aansienlik verander, en Dubliners is nou tereg trots op hul indrukwekkende geboue uit alle tye.
Daar is 'n Dublin Besoekersentrum noordkant by 1 1 Sackville Place oorkant die GPO, en nog 'n suidekant by 2 Graftonstraat 118 deur Trinity College. Hulle is albei daagliks oop van 08: 30-18: 00. Verskeie ander plekke noem hulself 'toeristeburo's', maar bemark net hul eie toere.
Gaan in
Met die vliegtuig
1 Dublin lughawe (DUB IATA) (10 km noord van die middestad). Die lughawe van Dublin het 'n uitgebreide netwerk vir kort en mediumafstand, en is die basis vir Aer Lingus, Aer Lingus Regional en Ryanair. Terminal 2 kan breëvliegtuie akkommodeer en word gebruik deur Aer Lingus (& Regional), American Airlines, Delta, Emirates, Norwegian en United. Al die ander gebruik die ouer Terminal 1, ongeveer 300 m noord met 'n loopbrug tussen. Saam bied hulle direkte vlugte vanaf die meeste groot stede in die Verenigde Koninkryk (bedien alle lughawens in Londen, maar meestal Heathrow) en Europa (insluitend Keflavik, Moskou en Istanbul). Noord-Amerikaanse vlugte arriveer vanaf New York, Newark, Boston, Chicago, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle en Washington (met voorafklaring van Amerikaanse gebruike en immigrasie voordat hulle vlieg) en Toronto. Midde-Ooste vlugte sluit Dubai, Doha en Abu Dhabi in. Binnelandse vlugte is vanaf Kerry en Donegal; daar is geen vlugte vanaf Belfast, Shannon of Cork nie. Al die belangrikste motorhuurondernemings het 'n kiosk by Arrivals - hier is 'n baie beter keuse as in die middestad, maar bespreek vooruit vir die beste pryse. Die lughawe het kort parkeerplek op die perseel, langtermyn parkeerplek en 'meet & greet'-dienste. Die valutakioskope word bestuur deur ICE met 'n koop- / verkoopkoers van 10%, ordentlike waarde. Daar is die Radisson Blu en Maldron hotelle op die lughawe en nog 'n paar by die M1 / M50 aansluiting net suid en in Swaarde na die noorde. 
Tussen lughawe en stad: bus en taxi is die opsies, daar is geen spoor- / metroverbinding nie.
- Lugwa (die groot blou bus) loop na die middestad en verskeie van die belangrikste hotelle in Dublin, wat meestal suidwaarts is. Busse ry vanaf T1, dan T2 elke 15 minute, neem 30 minute. Die tarief is € 7 enkel of € 12 terug. Aircoach loop ook na ander stede, insluitend Cork en Belfast. Taxibestuurders probeer gereeld passasiers oplaai wat by die Aircoach-halte wag: hulle word verbied om dit te doen, maar bied 'n soortgelyke tarief en kry baie gebruikers, sodat hulle volhard.
- AirLink-busse 747 en 757, bedryf deur Dublin-bus, ry daagliks 05: 00-00: 30 elke 10 minute of so bedags vir roete 747 en ongeveer elke 30 minute vir roete 757. Hulle neem 30 minute vanaf T1 via T2 en die tonnel die land in; dan tref hulle die middestad se verkeer en vorder hulle stadig. Die 747 gaan via die Central Bus Station (Busáras), Connolly Railway Station, Gardiner St, O'Connell St, College Green & Temple Bar, Christ Church Cathedral, High St, Ushers Quay en Heuston Railway Station. Die 757 loop verder suid via Custom House Quay, O'Connell Bridge, Hawkins St & Temple Bar, Westland Row, Merrion Square, St Stephen's Green, Camden en Harcourt St.. Die tarief (slegs kontant) is € 7 enkel, € 12 retoer of gratis as u 'n Sprongbesoekerskaart in die terminale voordat u instap.
- Plaaslike busse is baie stadiger - laat 'n uur toe - maar goedkoper (gewoonlik € 3,30) en is geriefliker vir die voorstede. Die twee roetes is:
- - Bus 16 via die Drumcondra-treinstasie, O'Connell St, Georges St en uit na die suidelike voorstede van Rathmines en Ballanteer / Kingstown.
- - Bus 41 via die Drumcondra-treinstasie en O'Connell St, naby Busáras verby, na Lower Abbey St. Noordwaarts, dit loop uit na Swaarde.
- Die stop vir die plaaslike busse is by Terminal 1 deur die parkeerterrein oorkant die afrit van Arrivals en dan regs. Betaal slegs met munte, die kaartjie-masjiene gee wissel, maar busbestuurders nie. Bagasieruimte is beperk in plaaslike busse, en dit is nie onbekend vir bestuurders om reisigers weg te wys met pakkies wat nie geberg kan word nie.
- A taxi na die middestad moet ongeveer € 20-30 kos, dus dit sal ooreenstem met die bus as u in 'n groep van drie of meer is. Taxi's is wettiglik verplig om 'n elektroniese kwitansie te verskaf waarin die tarief, afstand en ander tersaaklike besonderhede uiteengesit word. Sorg dat u 'n kwitansie vra, omdat dit andersins nie een is nie.
Ander bestemmings: baie bus Eireann-roetes tussen Dublin en ander Ierse stede loop via die lughawe, sien "Get in" van individuele stede. Binne County Dublin:
- - Bus 101 ry elke 20 minute na Balrothery, Balbriggan en Drogheda. Hierdie bus ry vanaf Dublin Talbot St via Drumcondra, maar is nie beskikbaar vir reise tussen stad, lughawe en swaarde nie.
- - Bus 102 ry elke 30 minute vanaf die lughawe Swaarde, Malahide, Portmarnock en Sutton naby Howth.
- - Drumcondra (Bus 16 & 41) het treine vanaf Connolly in die rigting van Maynooth.
- - Lugwa Bus 700 loop na Leopoldstown & Sandyford, 702 na Bray & Greystones, en 703 tot Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey & Killiney.
Met die trein
Die land se spoorweë kom by die stad in, sien Treinreise in Ierland.
- 2 Heuston (Stáisiún Heuston), St Johns Rd West, Dublin 8 (2 km wes van die middestad, op die rooi lyn van LUAS). Kaartjiekantoor 07: 00-21: 00. Dit dien alle rigtings behalwe die noord- of ooskus. Direkte treine ry vanaf Cork (2 uur 30), Galway (2 uur 30), Limerick Colbert (2 uur 15) en Waterford (2 uur). Ander dienste verander by Limerick Junction, naby Tipperary en 30 km vanaf Limerick. Vanuit Tralee en Mallow, wissel by Cork. Heuston het toilette, kitsbanke, klein winkels, kiosken en kafees, plus supermarkte in die strate daar naby. Om die sentrum te bereik, neem die tram: as u kaartjie na Dubin City Centre uitgemaak word, is die tramgeld reeds ingesluit.
- 3 Connolly (Stáisiún Uí Chonghaile), Amiens St, Dublin 1 (noordoostelike middestad, 200 m noord van die hoofbusstasie, op die LUAS-tramrooi lyn). Kaartjiekantoor 06: 30-19: 00. Dit dien die noorde plus die ooskus. Direkte treine ry vanaf Sligo (3 uur), Belfast via Drogheda (2 uur), en Rosslare-veerhawe via Wexford (3 uur). Vanaf Derry-verandering in Belfast, vanaf Donegal, is die naaste stasie Sligo. Connolly is ook 'n middelpunt vir voorstedelike en DART-treine van regoor die stad. Dit het toilette, kitsbanke en klein winkeltjies, en Madigan se kroeg / restaurant. Die omgewing is snags taai.
Laat 45 minute toe as u tussen Heuston en Connolly moet oorplaas.
Met die bus
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4 Busáras hoof busstasie het Bus Eireann dienste vanaf die meeste dorpe in Ierland, soos Belfast (2 uur 30), Cork (4 uur), Limerick (3 uur 30), Galway (4 uur) en Donegal (2 uur 30), wat almal via die lughawe loop. Ander operateurs is Kavanaghs na Limerick en Waterford, en Citylink en GoBus na Galway. Eurolines Bus 871 ry per aand na Dublin vanaf Londen Victoria via Luton, Birmingham, Lymm-snelwegdienste (met National Express-verbindings vanaf Liverpool, Manchester, Bradford en Leeds) na Holyhead, dan met die veerboot na Dublin Port en Busáras. Bagagekaste is in die kelder, asook openbare toilette wat betaal kan word.
Sommige busse na County Dublin en die omliggende County Meath gebruik nie die stasie nie, maar vertrek vanaf haltes in die nabygeleë strate. Busáras is net suid van die Connolly-treinstasie en 300 m oos van O'Connellstraat.
Per boot
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Dublin het veerbote vanaf Holyhead in Wallis (Stena en Ierse Ferries, 3 uur 30 minute), Bootle naby Liverpool (P&O, 8 uur) en Douglas, Eiland Man (Isle of Man Ferries, 3 uur 30 minute). Van Cherbourg in Normandië en Pembroke in Wallis vaar hulle deesdae net na Rosslare en nie Dublin toe nie. Alle vaarte is na 5 Dublin-hawe 2 km oos van die sentrum; 'n skakelbus verbind die hawe met Busáras. Die voormalige veerhaven van Dún Laoghaire, 7 km suid, word nie meer gebruik nie: die nuwe tonnel beteken dat motoriste by Dublin kan afklim en reguit op die snelweg kan ry sonder om in die middestadverkeer vasgevang te word.
'N Ander veerbootroete is die kort kruising van Cairnryan in Skotland na Belfast, dan per pad of per spoor na Dublin.
Met die motor
As u Dublin net vir 'n daguitstappie besoek, moet u nie 'n motor na die drukke sentrum bring nie, gebruik 'n Park & Ride. Vanuit die suide gebruik u die Sandyford Luas-stop, net by kruising 15 van M50 op Blackthorn Rd, of Bray DART-stop op Bray Rd. Vanuit die weste, gebruik die Red Cow Luas-stop, vanaf aansluiting 9 van M50. Gebruik die Howth DART-stasie vanuit die noordooste. Tariewe by Park & Ride-stasies beloop € 2 - € 4.
Kry rond
U kan baie van die stad te voet sien.
Met die openbare vervoer
Openbare vervoer in Dublin bestaan uit treine, trems en busse. Anders as baie ander Europese hoofstede, is die spoorwegnetwerk in Dublin redelik beperk, en dus is busse verreweg die vernaamste manier van openbare vervoer. Openbare vervoer word nie deur 'n enkele agentskap bedryf nie, maar deur 'n aantal staatsoperateurs, en die meeste inligting word afsonderlik op die webwerf van elke operateur verskaf. Treine word bestuur Ierse spoorweg en trems verby Luas, terwyl die meeste busse bestuur word Dublin-bus, behalwe sommige plaaslike busse in voorstedelike gebiede wat bestuur word Go-Ahead Ierland.
Vervoer vir Ierland (TFI) is die sambreelmerk vir openbare vervoer in Ierland, alhoewel die webwerf u hoofsaaklik net na die individuele webwerwe vir inligting stuur. Die TFI Reisbeplanner is 'n goeie manier om u reis oor verskillende modusse te beplan, en die Regstreekse vertrek bied intydse inligting vir alle spoor- en bushaltes. TFI bied ook 'n aantal slimfoonprogramme insluitend 'n reisbeplanner en intydse vertrek. Let daarop dat die reisbeplanner-app ook intydse vertrektye bied, sodat u nie albei hoef af te laai nie. Die TFI Journey Planner en Live Departures is ook geïntegreer in Google Transit en is beskikbaar in Google Maps.
Kaartjies en Leap Card
Op treine en trems kan kaartjies by die stasie se kaartjieverkoopmasjiene gekoop word of stop voordat hulle inklim. Treinkaartjies is geldig vir die dag van aankoop en is nodig om deur die in- en uitgangstroke by stasies te kom. Tremkaartjies hoef nie voor die instap gevalideer te word nie, maar moet binne 90 minute na aankoop gebruik word. Op busse kan u die tarief aan die bestuurder betaal wanneer u instap, maar u moet die presiese bedrag in munte hê. Daar kan nie note geneem word nie, en as u muntstukke oorbetaal, word geen verandering gegee nie.
As u van plan is om baie openbare vervoer te gebruik, oorweeg dit om 'n TFI-sprongkaart, wat u met krediet kan aanvul en gebruik om tariewe op alle openbare vervoer in die stad te betaal, teen 30% afslag. Leap Cards kan by die meeste geriefswinkels gekoop word teen slegs € 5 vir volwassenes en € 3 vir kinders (dit is eintlik 'n deposito en as u u kaart aanlyn registreer, kan dit later terugbetaal word aan 'n EU-bankrekening of 'n aantal liefdadigheidsorganisasies) . U kan u krediet kontroleer en die kaart aanvul by die meeste geriefswinkels, by treinkaartjies of tramkaartjies en op u telefoon met die Leap Top-Up App.
Om u Leap-kaart op treine of trems te gebruik, moet u aanteken deur u kaart teen die draaihek of validator vas te hou voordat u aan boord gaan, en dan aan die einde van u reis weer by die draaihendel of validator af te merk. Die toepaslike tarief word tussen die in- en aflokasies gehef. Om u Leap Card op busse te gebruik, moet u die kaart op die bestuurdersmasjien plaas en aan die bestuurder sê waarheen u oppad is, en dan trek hulle die betrokke tarief af. As u langer reis, kan u u kaart teen die validator aan die regterkant van die deur hou, waar u outomaties die hoogste tarief sal betaal. Dit is belangrik om daarop te let dat as u nie aanteken nie, u nie 'n geldige kaartjie het nie, en dat u dus 'n boete kan kry as 'n kaartinspekteur u kaart instuur en kontroleer.
Enkel tariewe is ongeveer 30% goedkoper met 'n Leap Card as met kontant. As u binne 90 minute tussen busse, trems of treine wissel, word die volgende tariewe outomaties met € 1 verlaag. Die tariewe is ook beperk, en sodra u binne dieselfde dag of week (Maandag tot Sondag) 'n sekere bedrag bereik, kan u die res van daardie dag of week gratis bly reis. Vir volwassenes is die daaglikse pette € 7,00 vir busse of trems, € 9,50 vir treine en € 10,00 vir alle modusse. Die weeklikse perk is € 27,50 vir busse of trems, € 37 vir treine en € 40 vir alle modusse. Kinderdoppies is baie laer, ongeveer een derde van die volwassenedoppies.
'N Spesiale Sprongbesoekerskaart is ook beskikbaar vir toeriste, wat onbeperkte gebruik van alle openbare vervoer vir 1 dag (€ 10), 3 dae (€ 19,50) of 7 dae (€ 40) toelaat, vanaf die eerste gebruikstydperk. Dit kan gekoop word by aankoms op die Dublin-lughawe (WH Smith in Terminal 1 en Spar in Terminal 2) by toerismeburea in die middestad, of aanlyn bestel vir aflewering. Nadat u gekose tydperk verstryk het, kan u dit by die meeste geriefswinkels in die stad aanvul met ekstra tydperke.
Met die trein
Die DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) is 'n gereelde voorstedelike spoorwegdiens rondom Dublinbaai, vanaf Howth en Malahide in die noorde tot Bray en Greystones in die suide, deur die middestad, Dún Laoghaire en Dalkey. Dit is 'n maklike manier om sommige van die kusgedeeltes van die stad te besoek, en die suidelike gedeelte loop langs die kuslyn met 'n pragtige uitsig oor die baai.
Langs die kerngedeelte tussen Howth Junction in die noorde en Bray in die suide, treine hardloop elke 10 minute Maandag tot Vrydag en elke 30 minute op Saterdae en Sondae. Noord van Howth Junction het die dienste verdeel, met elke tweede trein wat óf na Howth in die noordooste ry, óf verder noord na Malahide. Suid van Bray strek elke derde trein na Greystones.
Behalwe die DART-lyn, is daar ook 'n aantal pendelbane in Dubin:
- Die Noordelike pendellyn loop vanaf Connolly Station na Drogheda, deur die noorde van Dublin kusdorpe Portmarnock, Malahide, Donabate, Rush, Skerries en Balbriggan.
- Die Westerse pendellyn loop vanaf Connolly Station na die universiteitsdorp Maynooth, deur Drumcondra, Castleknock, Clonsilla en Leixlip.
- 'N Kort taklyn loop van Clonsilla na Dunboyne. Gedurende die dag is die treine vasgestel om met Westerse pendeltreine in Clonsilla te verbind, terwyl die Dunboyne-treine tydens spitstye deur Clonsilla ry en tot by die Docklands-stasie in die middestad strek.
- Die Suidwestelike pendellyn hardloop na Kildare, deur Clondalkin, Hazelhatch, Sallins en Newbridge. Sommige van hierdie dienste ry na die Heuston Station in die weste van die middestad, terwyl sommige deur die Phoenix Park Tunnel na Connolly Station en Grand Canal Dock ry.
- Die Suidooster pendellyn loop vanaf Connolly Station langs die suide van Dublin en Wicklow, deur Bray, Greystones, Wicklow, Rathnew en Arklow, wat uiteindelik tot in Wexford strek.
Alle treine in Dublin bedien een van die drie stasies:
- Connolly-stasie is die hoofpendelpunt en die naaste aan die stadskern; dit bedien die DART, alle Noord-, West- en Suidooster-pendeltreine, en die Suidwestelike lyntreine wat deur die Phoenix Park Tunnel ry. Dit bedien ook Intercity-treine na Sligo en Rosslare, asook die grensoverschrijdende Enterprise-trein na Belfast. Baie van die treine deur Connolly ry ook Tarastraat en Pearse Station, wat nader aan die belangrikste winkelgebiede in die suidelike middestad is.
- Heuston-stasie dit is ten weste van die middestad en bedien die Suidwestelike pendeltreine wat nie deur die Phoenix Park-tonnel ry nie. Dit is ook die belangrikste Intercity-stasie vir Dublin, wat alle treine na die suide en weste van Ierland bedien, insluitend Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, Tralee, Waterford en Westport. Die rooi lyn van die Luas-tramnetwerk verbind Heuston en Connolly Station met mekaar.
- Docklands Station is in die noorde van die dokke en bedien slegs spitstye vanaf Dunboyne. Dit is 'n entjie se stap vanaf die Spencer Dock-halte op die Luas Red-lyn en 'n bietjie langer loop vanaf Connolly Station.
'N Kaart van die spoorwegnetwerk in Dublin is hier beskikbaar.
Die korthopsone dek al die DART-, sowel as pendeldienste tot by Balbriggan, Kilcock, Sallins en Kilcoole. Enkellopend tariewe binne die kort hop-sone is € 2,25 - € 6,20 volwassene en € 1,25 - € 2,55 kind as dit by kaartjieverkoopmasjiene gekoop word, terwyl die betaling met 'n TFI Leap Card € 1,70 - € 4,90 volwassene en € 0,80 - € 1,94 kind is. Daar is ook dagkaartjies, 1 dag, 3 dae, 7 dae en maandelikse kaartjies beskikbaar. 'N Gesinskaartjie vir die hele dag is beskikbaar vir € 20, wat deur tot 2 volwassenes en 4 kinders gebruik kan word.
Met die trem
Die Luas (Ierse taal vir "spoed") is Dublin se tremstelsel. Die stelsel is eers in 2004 van stapel gestuur en die trems is modern en gewoonlik betroubaar. Trems ry gereeld van vroegoggend tot net na middernag elke dag. Daar is twee lyne:
- Die rooi lyn loop vanaf Tallaght en Saggart in die suidweste van die stad na Connolly Station en The Point in die ooste, en bedien die Red Cow, St. James's Hospital, Heuston Station, Abbey Street, Busáras en die 3 Arena.
- Die Groen lyn Dit loop vanaf Brides Glen in die suidooste van die stad na Broombridge in die noordweste en bedien die sakekern Cherrywood en Sandyford, Dundrum Town Centre, St. Stephen's Green, O'Connellstraat en die TU Dublin Grangegorman-kampus.
Albei lyne verbind mekaar in die middestad, waar daar slegs 100 m loop vanaf die abdijhalte op die Rooi lyn tot by die O'Connell GPO (noordwaarts) of Marlborough (suidwaarts) op die Groenlyn. Die verbinding tussen albei lyne word nie aangedui nie, maar u kan maklik sien waar die lyne mekaar kruis. Die Rooi lyn verbind ook treindienste by Connolly Station en Heuston Station, terwyl die Green line verbind met Westerse pendeltreine by Broombridge.
Enkellopend tariewe op die Luas is € 2,10 - € 3,20 volwassene en € 1,00 - € 1,30 kind as dit by kaartjieverkoopmasjiene gekoop word, terwyl € 1,54 - € 2,40 volwassene en € 0,80 - € 1,00 per kind betaal word. Dagkaartjies, 1 dag en 7 dae kaartjies is ook beskikbaar.
Met die bus
Stadsnetwerk
'N Uitgebreide netwerk van 150 busroetes bedien die grootste dele van die stad en sy omliggende voorstede. Die meeste busse in die middestad ry deur die O'Connell St-gebied (insluitend Mountjoy en Parnell Square, Eden Quay en Fleet St) en die Trinity College-gebied (insluitend Pearse St, Nassau St, Dame St en College Green). Dienste wissel van hoë frekwensie roetes wat die hele dag elke paar minute duur, tot laer frekwensie roetes wat elke uur of minder loop, tot slegs 'n beperkte stop "Xpresso" roetes en naweek "Nitelink" roetes.
Verwarrend word die busnetwerk in Dublin bestuur deur twee afsonderlike maatskappye, met roosters wat op twee afsonderlike webwerwe gelys word, en in twee verskillende formate by haltes vertoon. Albei maatskappye het egter dieselfde tariefstruktuur en Leap-kaartjiesisteem, en alle roetes is opgeneem in die vervoer vir Ierland-reisbeplanner en real-time-programme:
- Dublin-bus bestuur alle stadsroetes en alle roetes wat van en na die middestad loop. Die roosters wat by haltes vertoon word, verwys na die tyd dat die bus die eindpunt verlaat, en nie die tyd wat die spesifieke stop sal ry nie, dus is 'n bietjie raaiwerk nodig.
- Go-Ahead Ierland plaaslike roetes in die voorstede bedryf, sowel as baanroetes wat die middestad vermy. In teenstelling met Dublin Bus, verwys alle tydelike roosters wat by die haltes vertoon word, na die tye wat busse by die spesifieke halte moet ry.
'N Skematiese kaart van die kernroetes oor die stad, sowel as 'n kaart van die middestad se stopplekke is hier beskikbaar. 'N Gedetailleerde kaart van die hele stadsnetwerk, gekleur volgens frekwensie is hier beskikbaar (en vir die verste buitegebiede sien hier).
Kontant tariewe binne die stad (die presiese bedrag in muntstukke) is € 2,15- € 3,80 volwassene en € 1,00- € 1,60 kind, terwyl die betaling met 'n TFI-sprongkaart € 1,55- € 3,00 volwassene en € 0,80- € 1,26 kind is. Diegene wat met 'n TFI-sprongkaart betaal, kan ook voordeel trek uit 'n afslag van € 1 as hulle binne 90 minute wissel, en maksimum daaglikse en weeklikse perk. Sien Kaartjies en Leap Card.
By besiger haltes word 'n elektroniese bord met die volgende 4 tot 6 intydse vertrektye gelys. Vir alle ander haltes kan vertrektye aanlyn of in TFI-programme nagegaan word (sien Met die openbare vervoer hierbo). Alle busse vertoon hul roetenommer en bestemming aan die voorkant. As u 'n bus sien aankom, hou u hand uit om aan die bestuurder te gee dat u wil klim, anders stop hulle nie. As u 'n voorafbetaalde TFI Leap-kaart het, gaan dan aan die regterkant in en merk op deur u kaart teen die leser vas te hou. Andersins gaan u aan die linkerkant in om die bestuurder te betaal.
Binne die bus vertoon klein skerms die volgende stop in beide Iers en Engels, tesame met 'n klankaankondiging in albei tale. Wanneer u sien of hoor hoe u stop aangekondig word, druk u op een van die rooi knoppies om die bestuurder aan te dui dat u wil afklim.
Nuttige roetes
Die volgende roetes is die mees gereelde dwarsroetes, wat elke 8 tot 12 minute van Maandag tot Vrydag loop, en elke 10 tot 15 minute op Saterdae en Sondae:
- Roete 4 werk vanaf Harristown en Ballymun in die noorde tot Ballsbridge en Blackrock in die suidooste.
- Roete 15 werk vanaf Clongriffin en Artane in die noordooste tot by Templeogue en Ballycullen in die suidweste.
- Roete 16 werk vanaf Dublin-lughawe en Santry in die noorde tot Rathfarnham en Ballinteer in die suide.
- Roete 27 bedryf vanaf Clare Hall en Artane in die noordooste tot Walkinstown en Tallaght in die suidweste.
- Roete 39a bedryf vanaf Ongar en Blanchardstown in die noordweste tot Baggotstraat en University College Dublin in die suidooste.
- Roete 40 bedryf vanaf Charlestown en Finglas in die noordweste na Ballyfermot en Liffey Valley in die weste.
- Roete 41 en Roete 41c ry vanaf Swords, Santry en Drumcondra in die noorde tot by Abbey Street in die middestad, met elke tweede bus (roete 41) wat die lughawe van Dublin bedien.
- Roete 46a werk vanaf die Phoenix Park in die binneste noordweste tot by University College Dublin, Stillorgan en Dún Laoghaire in die suidooste.
- Roete 130 bedryf vanaf Abbey Street in die middestad na Clontarf, Bull Island en St. Annes Park in die ooste.
- Roete 145 werk vanaf Heuston Station in die binneste weste tot by University College Dublin, Stillorgan en Bray in die suidooste.
Terwyl Dublin se busnetwerk hoofsaaklik gefokus is op dwarsroetes en roetes na die middestad, is daar ook 'n aantal baanroetes wat die middestad vermy. Die nuttigste hiervan is:
- Roete 17 werk in die suide van die stad, vanaf Rialto via Terenure, Rathfarnham en University College Dublin tot Blackrock, elke 20 minute van Maandag tot Saterdag en elke 30 minute op Sondae.
- Roete 17a is regoor die noorde van die stad, vanaf Blanchardstown via Finglas, Ballymun, Santry en Coolock tot by Kilbarrack, elke 20 minute van Maandag tot Sondag.
- Roete 18 is regoor die suide van die stad, vanaf Palmerstown via Ballyfermot, Kylemore, Crumlin, Rathmines, Ranelagh en Ballsbridge na Sandymount, elke 20 minute van Maandag tot Sondag.
- Roete 75 is regoor die buitenste suide van die stad, vanaf Tallaght via Rathfarnham, Ballinteer, Dundrum en Stillorgan tot by Dún Laoghaire, elke 30 minute van Maandag tot Sondag.
- Roete 76 regoor die weste van die stad, van Tallaght via Clondalkin, Liffey Valley en Ballyfermot tot Chapelizod, elke 20 minute van Maandag tot Sondag. 'N Beperkte aantal dienste strek tot by Blanchardstown (roete 76a, slegs Maandag tot Vrydag).
- Roete 175 is regoor die suide van die stad, vanaf Citywest via Tallaght, Ballinteer en Dundrum tot by University College Dublin, elke 30 minute van Maandag tot Vrydag en elke 60 minute op Sondae.
Nagdienste
Op die meeste roetes is die laaste vertrek van en na die middestad om 23:30 elke aand. Daar is egter drie roetes wat 24 uur per dag, 7 dae per week, vertrek en elke 30 minute in elke rigting vertrek:
- Roete 15 is 'n kruispadroete tussen Clongriffin in die noordooste en Ballycullen in die suidweste, via die Malahideweg, die middestad, Rathmines en Templeogue.
- Roete 39a is 'n dwarsroete tussen Ongar in die noordweste en University College Dublin in die suidooste, via Blanchardstown, die Navanweg, die middestad, Baggotstraat en Donnybrook.
- Roete 41 werk tussen Abbey Street in die middestad en Swords in die noorde, via Drumcondra, Santry en Dublin Airport.
Op Vrydag- en Saterdagaande bied 'n netwerk van 15 Nitelink-roetes laatnag-vertrek vanaf die middestad na die meeste dele van die stad. Dit vertrek vanaf D'Olierstraat, Westmorelandstraat en Aston Quay tussen middernag en 04:00 en werk slegs uitwaarts vanaf die middestad. 'N Kaart van die Nitelink-roetes en -roosters is hier beskikbaar.
Normale dagtariewe en kaartjies geld vir die drie 24 uur roetes. Op die Nitelink-roetes is daar 'n hoër kontantgeld van € 6,60 en 'n spronggeld van € 4,50. Soos met alle roetes, word slegs die presiese hoeveelheid muntstukke in die bus aanvaar. As u egter nie die presiese bedrag het nie, kan u ook 'n voorafbetaalde kaartjie vir dieselfde bedrag by Londis of Colemans in Westmorelandstraat of Spar in D'Olierstraat koop.
Per fiets
Om 'n fiets te huur, is 'n handige manier om rond te kom as u buite die middestad wil kom en gemaklik fietsry in die verkeer. Dit word gesê, die stad is nie baie fietsvriendelik nie, hetsy in terme van kwaliteit en gehalte van fietspaaie, voetgangers en bestuurders wat die fietspaaie vereer, padruimte beskikbaar waar daar geen fietspad is nie (dws talle smal paaie), of bestuurder houdings in die algemeen.
Wanneer u in die middestad fietsry, moet u daarop let dat fietsrybane, waar dit bestaan, gewoonlik met busse, taxi's, motorfietse en geparkeerde motors gedeel word; fietsryers moet veral aandag skenk wanneer hulle bushaltes nader waar 'n bus uittrek. Motorfietse mag nie die fietsrybane gebruik nie, maar baie doen dit steeds. Om links te slaag is ook slegs in beperkte omstandighede toegelaat, maar dit is in werklikheid steeds algemeen. Wanneer u in Phoenix Park fietsry, is daar aan beide kante van die hoofweg 'n toegewyde fietsrybaan, maar voetgangers gebruik dit ongelukkig ook.
Daar is fietse te huur op verskillende plekke in die middestad met die Dublinbikes skema. 'N 3-dagpas (wat die enigste pas beskikbaar is vir nie-inwoners) kos € 5 en gee u toegang tot die fietse. Hulle is gratis vir die eerste 30 minute, tot 1 uur huur kos € 0,50 en tot 2 uur kos € 1,50, dus dit is 'n goeie idee om die fietse gereeld terug te besorg. U kan die paspoort vir drie dae slegs by stasies koop wat kredietkaarte aanvaar, maar sodra u dit gekoop het, kan u dit by enige stasie huur. U kredietkaart sal vooraf goedgekeur word met 'n deposito van € 150, wat gehef word in die geval van diefstal of as die fiets nie binne 24 uur terugbesorg is nie. Daar is onder meer 'n Dublinbikes-fietshuurplek geleë by die ingang van Phoenix Park, Dublin 8.
Met die motor
Om in Dublin te ry, is die grootste deel van die dag nie aan te beveel nie, veral nie in die middestad nie. Verkeer kan swaar wees en daar is 'n uitgebreide eenrigtingstelsel. Jaywalking is algemeen. Daar is 'n groot aantal busbane (busse, taxi's en trapfietse mag dit gebruik; ander word oplettend beboet). Dit is gewoonlik geoorloof om in busbane te ry tydens die spitstye wat op bordjies aangedui word. As u met 'n privaat motor na die stad moet reis, doen navorsing oor u verlangde roete (met behulp van GPS of selfs Google Maps) en soek vooraf parkeerplek.
Dit kan moeilik wees om ander parkeerplekke te vind as in parkeerplekke met meerdere verdiepings. On-street parking for short periods is allowed at parking meters, but beware of over-staying your time or you will be "clamped" by the clamping companies who patrol frequently - clamp release fees vary from €70-150 per 24 hours.
A system of two ring roads around the city has been introduced, with colour coded signs in purple and blue (see the inner orbital route map en outer orbital route map). The M50 motorway connects to the M1 (to the north of Ireland and Belfast) near Dublin Airport and to the M11 (for Wicklow, Wexford and the South) south of the city and to other motorways and national roads along its "C-shaped" route. It has been upgraded so is less congested, and is well signposted.
However, crossing the river using the M50 entails crossing the Westlink bridge. This is a toll bridge with the amount of the toll varying depending on the type of vehicle and how it is paid. The toll kan nie be paid at booths while crossing the bridge but must be paid by internet or phone (or using electronic passes in the vehicle), or in certain shops. The vehicle passes through the toll gate without being stopped but the registration plate is photographed automatically. Die toll must be paid by 20:00 the following day.
After this deadline, the longer the toll remains unpaid, the higher the fees involved. For foreign registered vehicles, this presents no problem as the Irish vehicle registration base does not have access to foreign ownership details, but for Irish registered vehicles, including rental cars, any fees due, including penalties for late payment, may well be reclaimed through the rental company and subsequently from the credit card of the person hiring the car. The car hire company may charge a hefty fee as well (Avis, for example, charges €30 per unpaid toll, on top of the original toll and the €3 notice fee).
Outside of the city centre, parking is generally not an issue, and ample free parking can be found outside of the M50 (and in certain areas within the M50 ring road).
Met die taxi
Tariewe word nasionaal gereguleer en taxi's moet die meter gebruik. As of March 2021, city fares M-Sa 08:00 to 20:00 are €3.80 flagfall then €1.14-1.50 per km, 20:00 to 08:00 and Sunday €4.20 flagfall then €1.45-1.80 per km. In stadige verkeer, of as hulle gevra word om te wag, neem hulle 40-50 sent per minuut op.
There are many firms including Uber.
Sien
In summer, Dublin's top attractions can sell out. Buy tickets online in advance if you know you want to see something, especially for the Book of Kells where even early arrivals may find all the day's slots are filled.
Die Dublin Pass gives you free and fast track entry to thirty-some attractions in Dublin. Adult prices are €62 for one day, €83 for two, €102 for three and €128 for five, child prices about half, and days must run consecutively. You may struggle to break even on this deal as only the Hop-on Hop-off bus tour and the Jameson Distillery and Guinness tours charge over €20; most are way cheaper and among their "free entry" attractions are many that don't charge anyhow. The Pass doesn't include the Library & Book of Kells at Trinity College, and it doesn't include any public transport.
North of the river
- 1 General Post Office (GPO), O'Connell St Lower, Dublin 1, ☏ 353 1 705-7000. The GPO is the headquarters of the Post Office in Ireland, built in Neo-Classical style 1814-1818. In 1916 it was occupied by Irish rebels led by PH Pearse, who read the Proclamation of the Republic outside the front door of the building. The interior was burnt out by shelling from government forces against the rebels, but the exterior survived. Subsequently the GPO was restored, reopening in 1929, and remains a busy working post office. It formerly hosted An Post Museum: this closed in 2015 but you can view the collection online.
- O'Connell Street is the broad thoroughfare running north from the river, and the main district for budget accommodation. It was smashed up in the 1916 uprising and subsequent civil war, but rebuilt; then in the 1970s the developers made one sorry mess of it. Plus their assistants: All along O'Connell Street the pieces flew, up went Nelson, and the pillar too . . . was the ditty commemorating the 1966 IRA bombing of Nelson's Column. Where it stood, next to the GPO, is now the 121 m pin of the Spire of Dublin; close by on North Earl St is the James Joyce Statue. Northbound trams glide up the street: go a block east for the southbound track. The city council are doing their best to further improve the place but it's a work in progress: pleasant enough by day, but tacky by night.
- 2 St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 83 Marlborough Place (one block east of O'Connell St). Dublin's Catholic cathedral, built in 1825. Catholicism was always the majority religion in Ireland, but its practice was forbidden until the 19th C. The official cathedral is Christ Church, so designated by the Pope in 1300, but taken over by the Protestants in the 16th C. When the laws relaxed, St Mary's was built in neo-Classical style as a temporary or "pro"-cathedral, until such time as the Pope decrees otherwise or the Protestants hand back Christ Church; neither event appears imminent.
- At its north end at Parnell Square, O'Connell St takes a turn and becomes Frederick St. Here are the Rotunda Hospital, City Art Gallery, Writer's Museum and Garden of Remembrance.
- 3 Dublin City Gallery - The Hugh Lane, Charlemont House, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1, ☏ 353 1 222 5550. Tu-Th 10:00-18:00, F Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 11:00-17:00, Mon closed. This public gallery has permanent and temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. It also houses Francis Bacon's studio which was relocated in 2001 from London. Vry.
- 4 Dublin Writers Museum, 18 Parnell Sq, Dublin 1 (next to Art Gallery), ☏ 353 1 872-2077. M-Sa 10:00-17:00, (Jun-Aug open until 18:00) Su & holidays 11:00-17:00. Located in an 18th-century house, the museum is dedicated to Irish literature and the lives of individual writers such as Shaw, Joyce, Yeats & Pearse. €7.25, children €4.55, family tickets €21.
- Die Garden of Remembrance across the street from the gallery and museum commemorates those who died in the struggle for Irish independence. Open daily.
- Die River Liffey is lined by stylish buildings, many of which have been renovated within living memory. Just upstream from O'Connell Bridge, the 5 Ha'penny Bridge is the one on all the picture postcards and film locations, a 43 m cast-iron arch spanning the river between Liffey St Lower and Wellington Quay. Officially called the "Liffey Bridge" (Droichead na Life), it was built in 1816 to replace the cross-river ferries, with the right to charge a ha'penny toll for the next century. There were turnstiles at both ends, removed in 1919 after the toll ceased. The bridge was extensively repaired in 2001. Please don't clutter it up with "love-locks" - the last big clean-up removed 300 kg of these, and bear in mind that the 2001 repairs were by Harland and Wolff, who built the Titanic.
- Downstream from O'Connell Bridge the river broadens into dockland and the open sea, with poignant reminders of the Irish people's relationship with that sea.
- 6 The Famine Memorial on Custom House Quay depicts victims of the Great Famine (an Gorta Mór) of 1845-49, when a million died and another million fled the country. Five gaunt figures totter to the docks with their bundles as if to take ship and leave. Or perhaps they hope for scraps from those ships, which during the famine years were briskly exporting food for profit, plenty to feed everyone yet unaffordable to most.
- 7 EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum (EPIC), CHQ, Custom House Quay (10 min walk from city centre, 5 min from Connolly/Tara Station, George’s Dock Stop Luas Red Line or Hop off/hop on buses stop outside EPIC), ☏ 353 1 906 0861, ✉[email protected]. Daily 10:00-18:45 (last entry is 17:00). This museum tells the story of Ireland’s expansive emigration, and the impact it has had on the world. Features 1500 years of Irish history told through 20 interactive galleries. Adult €16.50, child 6-15 €8.00, child 0-5 free, senior 65 €15.00, student 16 €15.00.
- 8 Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Museum, Custom House Quay (Downstream of Sean O'Casey Bridge), ☏ 353 01 473-0111, ✉[email protected]. Tours (50 min) daily Apr-Oct 10:00-16:00, Nov-Mar 11:00-15:00. The original Jeanie Johnston was a 3-masted barque sailing between County Kerry and North America 1847-1855, taking Irish emigrants west in the Great Famine, and bringing timber back east. No lives were ever lost aboard, even during her final sinking. The present ship is a replica launched in 2000, and berthed here to act as a museum. The ship has previously made cruises and served as a training vessel, but since 2010 she's not been seaworthy, and the repairs appear unaffordable. Adult €11, Senior €10, Student €10, Teenagers €9, Children €6, Infant €0.
- 9 Samuel Beckett Bridge. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, this is a harp-shaped cable-stay road bridge of 120 m. It spans the river between North Wall Quay (in Docklands, north bank) and Sir John Rogerson's Quay (near Grand Canal Square, south bank) and the whole contraption hinges through 90 degrees to let ships pass. Daytime it's busy with traffic and is most scenic when floodlit at night. Calatrava also designed the James Joyce bridge upstream.
- 10 Green on Red Gallery, Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 (Exiting Pearse rail station and turn right. Cross Pearse St and it will be on the left opposite Lombard bar), ☏ 353 1 671-3414, 353 87 245 4282, ✉[email protected]. W-F 10:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-15:00, Su closed, M and Tu by appointment. This one of Ireland’s most dynamic and exciting galleries. Representing some of the best Irish and international contemporary work on the market. The programme is based on 10-11 solo exhibitions and 1-2 group or thematic exhibitions per year. Green On Red participates annually in international art fairs and the gallery’s artists regularly exhibit abroad in private and public venues. Free entrance.
South of the river
Many of Dublin's top sights are just south of the river, notably Trinity College, the National Museum archaeology collections, the National Gallery, and the elegant town through Merrion Square to St Stephen's Green.
- 11 Trinity College, College Green, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 896-2320, faks: 353 1 896-2690, ✉[email protected]. Kells: May-Sep: M-Sa 08:30-17:00, Su 09:30-17:00; Oct-Apr: M-Sa 09:30-17:00, Su 12:00-16:30. Trinity College is the fine Georgian campus of the University of Dublin. It's generally open to stroll around in daylight hours, but it is a working university, and most interiors are off-limits to tourists. You can visit the Chapel near the front (west) gate of the College. But the big attraction (ie mobbed) is the Old Library and Book of Kells. If you've not booked online, then first buy your ticket from the machines under the new (Lecky) library just south - this is for a timed slot, and on holiday weekends may be booked out. You enter an exhibition hall setting the Book in the context of other monastic writings of its period, circa 800 AD. Next, enter the display area: only two pages are displayed at any time, one being richly illustrated with little text (or no text, on the "carpet" pages), and one page being text of the Vulgate Gospels, written in Insular Majuscule Latin. But it's difficult to enjoy, with crowds jostling round the display case. Next, go upstairs into the massive Long Hall of the library, with books and ladders and more books and ladders towering away upwards. Last but not least, exit through the gift shop, which can be entered without a ticket. Adults €13 (€10 online off-peak), students & seniors €10, family €26, under 12 years free. Audio guides €5.
- Look into the posh Bank of Ireland opposite the College while waiting for your appointment with Kells. Small display of early banknotes and memorabilia.
- Temple Bar is the district just west of the College along the riverside. It's wall-to-wall pubs and eating places, the cobbled streets are agreeable but there are no specific sights except Ha'penny Bridge until the Castle area, described in "West city". It's thronged with merry-makers, and by evening the hen parties and lads' outings are steaming, raucous and upchucking.
- Irish Whiskey Museum: and not before time. Irish distilleries have for too long pumped out bland commercial fare, though the country has all the ingredients (including the know-how) to produce whiskey of character to rival single-malt Scotch. The museum is next to the Dublin Visitor Centre at the gates of Trinity College. It's open daily Apr-Oct 10:00-18:00, Nov-Mar 10:30-18:00; the bar stays open Friday till 23:00 and Sat & Sun to 22:00. Standard tour (1 hour) costs €20.
- 12 Molly Malone is the subject of a 19th century music-hall ballad, who pushed her wheelbarrow crying "cockles and mussels alive, alive-oh" before dying of a fever. She's entirely fictional, though Dublin had many such streethawkers, and she's not to be confused with Mary Mallon of Cookstowm, the all-too-real "Typhoid Mary". Her kitsch statue dates to 1988 and was originally on nearby Grafton Street, but moved to its present spot in 2014 to make way for tram tracks. She's often mocked as "The Tart with the Cart" or "The Trollop with the Scallop" and her breasts (above an unhistorical low-cut dress) have been well polished by passing hands. Alas amidst these misogynist tropes & gropes, we forget the sad fate of the cockles and mussels themselves.
- 13 National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West & Clare St, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 661-5133, faks: 353 1 661-5372, ✉[email protected]. Tu W F Sa 09:15-17:30, Th 09:15-20:30, Su M 11:00-17:30. Impressive national collection of Irish and European Art. Vry.
- 14 National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology & History, Kildare St, Dublin 2 (just north of St Stephen's Green), ☏ 353 1 677 7444, faks: 353 1 677 7450, ✉[email protected]. Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su M 13:00-17:00. Excellent display of Ireland's artefacts from prehistory through the Viking era to independence. The standout is the Treasury (eg the 12th C Ardagh Chalice and 9th C Tara Brooch), and the prehistoric jewellery: gold and silver beautifully worked and carved - then chucked into the bog?? And likewise into the bog went bodies, presumably of defeated foes given the violence of their deaths. Normally when a body is buried, the flesh decays and a skeleton persists. But if you throw a body into a peat bog, the acid dissolves the bones while tannin preserves the hide. The person turns into a handbag. Vry.
- 15 National Museum of Ireland - Natural History, Merrion Square, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 677-7444, faks: 353 1 677-7450, ✉[email protected]. Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su M 13:00-17:00. The "Dead Zoo" contains a comprehensive zoological collection stored and maintained in a manner unchanged since its establishment in Victorian times. Vry.
- 16 Merrion Square. This large stately square is filled with grassy and shady areas and surrounded by Georgian red-brick houses. At the northwest corner is a life-sized statue of the writer and dramatist Oscar (draw breath) . . . Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (1854-1900), who grew up at No. 1 here. He's depicted sprawled on the embankment, with a lop-sided smirk, as if totally wasted. (As if! And him with the hollowest legs in London!) Two short marble columns are covered in his quotable quotes. On the surrounding buildings, plaques commemorate other notable residents, such as the Duke of Wellington. The fine architecture continues south, along Mount Street Upper and Fitzwilliam Street Lower. The neo-classical government buildings on Upper Merrion St can be visited by free guided tour Saturdays hourly 10:30-13:30, pick up tickets in the National Gallery lobby.
- Number Twenty Nine (Georgian House Museum), 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower (SE corner of Merrion Square). Gesluit. Georgian townhouse museum recreates the lifestyle of a historic middle-class family. It's closed for renovation until 2020.
- 17 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2 (At the southern end of Grafton St). Pleasant Victorian public park. Note the Fusiliers' Arch, constructed in 1907 to commemorate the Royal Dublin Fusiliers who fell in the Second Boer War (1899-1902).
- 18 Die herehuis on Dawson Street is the office of the Lord Mayor of Dublin. You can only get in to see it (eg the plush 1821 Round Room) for special events or on occasional open days.
- 19 Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 661-1000. Daily 09:30-17:00. Housed in a Georgian townhouse on St. Stephen's Green, this displays the 20th C social, cultural and political history of Dublin city, with many artefacts donated by Dubliners. Visit by guided tour every 30-60 mins. Adult €10, conc €8.
- Iveagh Gardens are a block south of St Stephens Green: a hidden green space, as they're secluded by buildings.
- Die Grand Canal marks the southern boundary of the inner city; the Royal Canal similarly loops across the northern city. Both were built in the 18th / 19th C to carry passengers and freight between Dublin and the Shannon and Atlantic. The Grand Canal took 47 years to construct: the expense of crossing the Bog of Allen replicated the prehistoric custom of sinking gold into bogs. And indeed Irish waterways go that far back, as the earliest dwellers could barely get about by land. The dockland visitor centre has closed but the Waterways Ireland website gives information eg on walks, navigability and fishing on this and the other canals.
West city
The original Dublin was in this area, at the confluence of the Liffey and the smaller Poddle (now culverted). Their peaty waters formed a dark pool, in Irish dubh linn.
- 20 Dublin Castle, 2 Palace St, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 677-7129, faks: 353 679-7831, ✉[email protected]. Daily M-Sa 10:00-17:15. Former seat of British rule in Ireland. The guided tour (hourly) takes in the medieval basements and Chapel Royal, then you see the State Apartments in your own time. You can skip the tour and just see the apartments for less. Guided tour €12, apartments alone €8.
- Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 407-0750, faks: 353 1 407-0760, ✉[email protected]. Mar-Oct M-F 10:00-17:00, Sa 11:00-17:00, Su 13:00-17:00; Nov-Feb closed M. Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968) was an American mining magnate who amassed a fabulous collection of early books and manuscripts and oriental art. He moved to London and collaborated generously with the British Museum, but in 1950 there was a falling-out and he moved to Ireland. He established the library to avoid his collection being split up; it's now in the Clock Tower in the Castle gardens. Vry.
- 21 Christ Church Cathedral (Holy Trinity), Christ Church Pl, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 677-8099, ✉[email protected]. Apr-Sept M-Sa 09:30-19:00, Su 12:30-14:30 & 16:30-19:00; Oct-Mar M-Sa 09:30-17:00, Su 12:30-14:30. Dating back to the 11th century, this is the oldest building in Dublin, though it underwent a massive restoration in the 19th century. The oldest part is the large crypt, where amongst the items on display are a mummified cat and a rat, which got themselves stuck in the church organ in the 19th C. Adult €7, conc €5.50.
- 22 Dublinia & the Viking World, St. Michael's Hill, Christchurch, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 679-4611, ✉[email protected]. Mar-Sep 10:00-17:00, Oct-Feb 10:00-16:15. The exhibitions explore life in the Viking settlement and medieval city. Discounted admission to the Christ Church Cathedral available. €6.25, children €3.75, student €5.25.
- St Audoen's Church on Cornmarket near Christ Church is a 19th C neo-classical church built over 12th C remains. It's now the RC Polish Chaplaincy for Ireland.
- St Michan's Church on Church St north of Arran Quay was built in 1686 on Viking foundations. It has fine interior woodwork and an organ used by Handel. However the main draw was the mummified remains in the vaults: a 400-year old nun, a crusader, and the ancient Earls of Leitrim. In Feb 2019 these remains were vandalised so the vaults are closed for the forseeable future.
- 23 National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Dublin 7 (north of river; Luas Red line tram to "Museum"), ☏ 353 1 677-7444, faks: 353 1 677-7450, ✉[email protected]. Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su M 13:00-17:00. The building itself is remarkable, a great Georgian former barracks around a parade square. Displays decorative arts and artefacts over 400 years, from rustic houses through Georgian elegance to "Proclaiming a Republic", the events of Easter 1916 when the interior decor of the Post Office took a turn for the worse. Vry.
- 24 Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Royal Hospital, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, ☏ 353 1 612-9900, faks: 353 1 612-9999, ✉[email protected]. Tu-F 11:30-17:30, Sa 10:00-17:30, Su 12:00-17:30, M closed. Modern & contemporary art, formal gardens & café. Free entrance.
- 25 Kilmainham Gaol, Inchicore Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 (3.5 km west of centre, Bus 16 or 79 from Aston Quay or 13 or 40 from O'Connell St), ☏ 353 1 453 5984. Apr-Sep daily 09:30-18:00, Oct-Mar daily 09:30-17:30. This prison was in use 1796-1924; thousands have passed through, including many convicts transported to Australia. It's best known as the place where the rebels from the 1916 Easter Rising were executed. (Several now lie in Arbour Hill Cemetery just north of the Decorative Arts Museum.) Access only by guided tours, every 30 mins, pre-booking essential. Adult €8, senior €4, child & student €4.
- Irish National War Memorial park and gardens are dedicated to the 49,500 Irish soldiers who died in the Great War. They're on the riverside just north of Kilmainham Gaol.
- 26 Dublin Zoo, Wellington/Zoo Rd, Dublin 8, ☏ 353 1 474-8900, ✉[email protected]. Winter: M-Sa 09:30-16:00, summer: M-Sa 09:30-18:30. Located in Phoenix Park and dating to 1830, the Dublin Zoo is the largest in Ireland, and notable for its role in wildlife conservation efforts. €15, students €12.50, senior citizens €12, children €10.50, family from €43.50 for 4 to €52 for 6.
- 27 Phoenix Park (1 km from from Heuston station or buses 25/26/66/67 to Parkgate St), ☏ 353 1 677-0095, faks: 353 1 672-6454, ✉[email protected]. The largest enclosed urban park in Europe, 2.5 km by 2 km. Includes Dublin Zoo, the residences of the President of Ireland and of the US Ambassador, the Cross commemorating the Pope's visit in 1979, a monument to the 1882 assassinations here, several sports fields, and a herd of fallow deer. Just beyond is Farmleigh mansion. But no phoenix, the name derives from Irish fionn uisce - "clear water". Vry.
- Die President's Residence (Áras an Uachtaráin) can be visited by free guided tour on Saturdays hourly 10:30-15:30. Pick up a ticket from the Phoenix Park visitor centre, no booking.
- Grangegorman Military Cemetery is a leafy, reflective space on the northeast flank of Phoenix Park, opposite the fish ponds.
- Farmleigh is an Edwardian mansion off White's Road at the west end of Phoenix Park. It's used to accommodate visiting VIPs but at other times can be seen by guided tour, daily 10:00-16:30, adult €8.
- 28 Strawberry Beds (6 km from O’Connell Street or bus 67 from O’Connell Bridge to Chapelizod village and walk 3 km (map rec'd)). The picturesque Strawberry Beds area lies on the Lucan Road beyond Chapelizod village. Overlooking the river Liffey this picturesque, rural locale is popular with hikers and cyclists. The three small pubs in the area (the Anglers’ Rest, the Strawberry Hall and the Wren’s Nest) are sometimes the venue for traditional Irish music.
South suburbs
- Donnybrook en Ballsbridge: take 46a bus to Donnybrook and the 4 or 7 buses to Ballsbridge. Ballsbridge is Dublin's embassy district and is home to some of Ireland's most expensive roads including 'Shrewsbury Road', which is famous for being the 6th most expensive residential thoroughfare in the world and 'Ailesbury Road' which is equally as salubrious and home to a bulk of the capital's embassies including Spain and Poland. Ballsbridge is also home to The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) which promotes and develops agriculture, arts, industry and science in Ireland. It hosts many concerts and also showcases the annual Show Jumping Competition, a major entertainment event. You can approach Ballsbridge via 'Herbert Park', a pleasant public green park and fashionable road, opposite Donnybrook Village and vice-versa.
- Ranelagh en Dartry are also worth visiting- Ranelagh is small but affluent, accessible by the Luas Green line and has several critically acclaimed eateries.
- Sandymount, a coastal suburb 3 km south-east of the centre, is another quite affluent area with a tiny park and some restaurants. It is the birthplace of W.B. Yeats. The suburb and its strand appear prominently in James Joyce's Ulysses. There is a wonderful walk from Sandymount across the north end of its beach to the South Bull Wall which reaches a finger well out into the Bay.
- 3 University College Dublin (UCD) is now a "city-within-a-city" on Belfield Campus.
- Rathfarnham Castle is originally Elizabethan but prettified in the 18th C. Open May-Sept daily, Oct-Apr W-Su.
- Die Pearse Museum is in St Enda's Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Patrick Pearse lived here 1910-16.
North suburbs
- 29 Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Rd, Dublin 11 (Buses 9, 13 or 40 from O'Connell St or 40a/40d from Parnell Street. Adjacent to the Botanic Gardens), ☏ 353 1 830-1133. Tours at 14:30: Mar-Sep Daily, Oct-Feb W & F. It's two miles from the city centre. Glasnevin Cemetery runs a series of walking tours. These tours give a valuable insight into the final resting place of the men and women who have helped shape Ireland's past and present. The walking tour last one and a half hours and visits the graves of Daniel O'Connell, Charles Stewart Parnell, Michael Collins, Eamonn De Valera and many other graves of architectural and cultural interest. €5, U12 go free.
- 30 National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, ☏ 353 1 804-0300, faks: 353 1 836-0080, ✉[email protected]. Mar-Oct M-F 09:00-17:00, Sa Su 10:00-18:00; Nov-Feb M-F 09:00-16:30, Sa Su 10:00-16:30. Extensive gardens favouring alkaline-loving species. The great Palm House (where Wittgenstein often came to warm his lugubrious backside) was rebuilt in 2004, though the original Aquatic, Fern & Cactus houses are still under restoration. A gateway leads into Glasnevin Cemetery adjacent. The gardens also manage the arboretum at Kilmacurragh in County Wicklow. Vry.
- Drumcondra is a relatively expansive and bustling Victorian suburb, boasting several good parks as well as Griffith Avenue, said to be Europe's longest tree-lined residential avenue. To the east of Drumcondra is Croke Park, the centrepoint of Gaelic sports; the canal-side route to Croke Park should be approached with some caution especially at night. To the west of Drumcondra is Glasnevin which can occupy a visitor nicely with the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin Cemetery (containing many historically significant tombs) and good restaurants can be found in the Botanic Gardens and on The Rise, off Griffith Avenue.
- Clontarf (accessible by DART/commuter rail) is a great seaside location to spend an afternoon.
- 31 Bull Island Nature Reserve. A large recreation area. Bull Island has a 5 km beach, Dollymount Strand (Dublin's best beach), and is an important habitat for birds. Also nearby the island is St Anne's Park, a former Guinness family home estate, which has ponds, follies, walks and a world-famous Rose Garden, as well as a coffee shop and artists' studios. The ideal way to visit them is by bicycle. Go via Amien's St, North Strand, Fairview and then follow the coastline. There is an excellent bike path almost all the way. It can also be accessed by walking from Clontarf Road DART station or bus route 130 from the city centre.
Doen
- So Padraig comes for a job in construction, and the hiring boss says "So can you tell me, what's the difference between a joist and a girder?"
- "Sure, everyone knows that. Joist wrote Ulysses and Girder wrote Faust."
Tours
- 1 Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. M and F 10:30 and 14:30. Leinster House is home of the Houses of the Oireachtas, the parliament of Ireland, and can be visited by free tours. Tours include visits to the Dáil and Seanad Chambers. You need to be there at least 15 min before with an ID/passport/drivers license and sign up at the entrance in Kildare Street Gate. Max. 30 people per tour. Tours last approx. 30 min. Vry.
- 2 Guinness Storehouse, St James's Gate, Dublin 8 (Buses 40/123, closest Luas Red line stop at James's), ☏ 353 1 408-4800. Daily 09:30-17:00 (open until 19:00 in Jul & Aug). Closed Good Friday and Dec 24-26. Retells the story of Dublin's most famous drink. The exhibition is interesting and is self-guided. Price of entry includes a pint at the seventh floor Gravity Bar, which has great views over Dublin and forms the head of the giant pint of Guinness formed by the atrium. Outside, tourists will encounter horse drawn carriages for hire. Beware as they charge €30 for the short walkable 2km (1 mi) ride back to the city centre. Adults €15 (10% discount for booking online), students and seniors €11, children 6-12 €5.
- 3 Teeling Distillery, 13-17 Newmarket, Dublin 8 (5min per bus from Trinity College). Daily 10:00-18:00. Last tour at 17:40. New distillery since 2015 in Dublin. Good guided tour with different tastings in the end. Teeling tasting €15, Teeling Trinity tasting €20, Teeling single malt tasting €30. Don‘t take the first choice! You don‘t want to drink a cocktail in a distillery.
- 4 Old Jameson Distillery, Bow Street Distillery, Smithfield, Dublin 7, ☏ 353 1 807-2355. Daily 09:30-18:00. Last tour at 17:30. Closed Good Friday and Christmas holidays. This ex-distillery hasn't produced whiskey in a while, and if you are expecting to see whiskey making, you will not find it here. However, there is a tour and recreation of the process, and whiskey tasting afterwards. Adult €12.50, students and seniors €10, families €25.
- 5 The Lazy Bike Tour Company, 4 Scarlet Row, Essex Street West, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, ☏ 35314433671, ✉[email protected]. Daily 09:30-17:50. The Lazy Bike Tour Company offers tours of Dublin by electric bike. They use state of the art, retro, funky orange bikes to get you around the city. The tour takes in some the major sights in the city as well as taking you off the beaten track to show you a very real side of Dublin. Tours last around 2 hours and are guided by local guides full of information. €25.
- Walking Tours. Dublin city is famous for its characters. A great way to experience and live the city is by learning about it from people who are characters themselves - Dublin Tour Guides. Tours can vary from 1-hour to 4-hour in length and include, as well as the standard sightseeing tour, tours on topics like the paranormal and ghosts, music and song, literature, historical, 1916 Rising, and even Irish mythology. There are various walking tour companies and freelance tour guides available in Dublin. Anyone interested in geeky history should try the Ingenious Dublin tours, that cover history of medicine, Irish inventions (yes, there are lots!), great Irish scientists (lots of those too). They have walking tours and self-guided MP3 tours.
- Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, 'The Duke Pub', 9 Duke St, Dublin 2 (Just off Grafton St). 2. This is the most ingenious crash course in Irish literature, history, architecture and pub bonhomie yet devised... It combines street theatre with the 'craic' that makes Dublin pubs the liveliest in Europe. It is a highly enjoyable evening that gives you the pleasant notion of replacing brain cells as you drown them. The tour is a kind of rough guide to the cultural, religious and political life of the city. Performances by professional actors are central to the experience, not forgetting a fun-filled quiz with prizes for the winners. Can be a bit formal at times but this one's been going a long time and is well worth the experience for such an unusual tour. There's just enough time to stop in each pub for a pint as well. €10-12.
Performing Arts and Concerts
- 6 Abbey Theatre (National Theatre of Ireland), 26/27 Lower Abbey St, Dublin 1, ☏ 353 1 878-7222. Ireland's national theatre. This is a particularly good venue for presentations of Irish plays. The Abbey also shows classic and contemporary theatre from around the world.
- 7 Gaiety Theatre, South King St, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 677-1717. The oldest continually operating theatre in Dublin hosts popular musical shows, opera, ballet, dance and drama. Admission prices vary.
- 8 Gate Theatre, Cavendish Row, Parnell Square, Dublin 1, ☏ 353 1 874 4045, 353 1 874 6042. Has a focus on European and American theatre ranging from classics to modern plays. It was established as a theatre company in 1928.
- 9 National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 417 0000. Offers classical concerts. Frequent performances by the resident orchestra, the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra.
- 10 Bord Gáis Energy Theatre (Grand Canal Theatre), Grand Canal Square, ☏ 353 1 677 7999. The theatre offers a wide range of shows featuring ballets, musicals, family shows, drama, concerts, comedy and opera. The modern building was designed by Daniel Libeskind and completed in 2010.
- International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival. An annual event held in May, celebrating the contribution of gay people to theatre, past and present. The Festival was founded in 2004 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Oscar Wilde, in his native city. With an emphasis on new or recent International and Irish works with a broadly gay theme or relevance, the Festival has grown to become the largest event of its type in the world.
Sports
Bloody Sunday Sun 21 Nov 1920 saw shocking killings in Dublin. Ireland was nominally still part of the UK, but had declared independence, and civil war broke out. That Sunday morning, the IRA killed 16 British intelligence officers in Dublin. In the afternoon, Dublin had a Gaelic football match against Tipperary at Croke Park. Police, army and "Black and Tan" paramilitaries arrived mob-handed, officially to search the spectators for suspects. They began firing indiscriminately into the crowd: 12 were fatally shot (including a Tipperary player) and two more were crushed in the stampede to flee. It was a huge blow to the legitimacy of British rule. Sien Thurles for more on the link between Gaelic football and Irish identity. |
- 11 Traditional games at Croke Park Stadium, Jones Rd, Dublin 3. Catch a hurling of Gaelic football game at this 82,300 capacity, state-of-the-art stadium. These sports are uniquely Irish. Hurling is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest field sport, with the ball (called a sliotar) reaching speeds above 130 km/h. Gaelic football can best be described as a combination of soccer and rugby. To keep the sports "pure," it maintains an amateur status, with each parish in Ireland having a team — the inter-county games are generally extremely well-supported, so you may have difficulty getting tickets for the bigger matches. Tours of the GAA museum and the stadium are also available, including a chance to try your hand at the sports themselves. You can also walk across the roof of one of the biggest stadiums in Europe, which provides great views of the city's skyline.
- 12 Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght (south of the city centre; easily accessible by public transport: just a few minutes walk from the Red Luas line terminal at The Square Shopping Centre and numerous bus stops). Watch a Shamrock Rovers F.C. soccer match during the FAI League of Ireland Football (association football) season from March to November. Home matches take place on Friday nights at 19:45. Tickets cost: €15 (Adult), €7 (U-16′s/OAPs).
- Watch rugby union by 13 RDS Arena, Anglesea Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 (3 miles south of centre; Bus 4, 7, 18). This is the home ground of Leinster Rugby, who play in the Pro14 professional European league. They often win it, most recently in 2019. The stadium has a capacity of 18,500 and big games sometimes transfer to the larger Aviva stadium.
- 14 Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Rd, Dublin 4 is Ireland's national stadium, capacity 51,700. International rugby, soccer and other big events are hosted here. It's a mile or so southeast of the centre, take DART train to Lansdowne Rd or buses towards Sandymount or Ballsbridge.
- 15 Leopardstown Racecourse, Leopardstown, Dublin 18 (from Dublin city centre, follow the N11 south, turn right into the R113 (Leopardstown Road), the racecourse will be on your left), ☏ 353 1 289-0500, faks: 353 1 289-2634, ✉[email protected]. Located in the southern suburb of Leopardstown/Foxrock, there are regular meetings throughout the year. There is a "Pay as you Play" golf course within the racecourse grounds, as well as bars, restaurants and a nightclub (Club 92). €12.55, with reductions for students and OAPs.
Ander
- 16 Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Watch independent Irish and international movies.
- 17 Conradh na Gaeilge (Gaelic League), 6 Harcourt St, Dublin 2. An Irish language centre where you can hear Irish being spoken as a first language and also enjoy a beverage with friends.
Koop
Dublin is not cheap for general shopping, although visitors from outside the European Union can obtain a refund of VAT (sales tax: 23%) on many of their purchases. Just look for the refund sign and ask in the shop for details. Keep in mind that most stores will issue VAT refund vouchers only on the same day of purchase. More on VAT refund can be found on Irish eGovernment website.
South side
Die south side of the river (Dublin 2) includes Dublin's most famous shopping street, the pedestrianised Grafton Street, which runs between St. Stephen's Green en Trinity College. It has, along with its surroundings, been classified as an Architectural Conservation Zone. This will involve a re-establishment of the area's rich historic charm and urban character. Alongside the historic Trinity College you will find Nassau Street where there are many shops selling tourist-related items such as Waterford Crystal, Belleek Pottery, Aran sweaters, and other Irish craft items. Dawson Street, parallel to Grafton Street, is home to the official residence of the lord mayor (the Mansion House) as well as several upmarket clothes shops, restaurants and well stocked large bookshops.
- 1 Brown Thomas, 88-95 Grafton Street, Dublin 2. Dublin's most famous and expensive department store is on Grafton Street along with a wide range of clothing, jewelry, and photography shops, etc.
- 2 Powerscourt Centre, 59 South William Street (just off Grafton Street). One of Dublin's most attractive shopping centres, set in a beautifully restored 18th-century townhouse. Here, you will find clothes, cafes, galleries and Irish designer jewelers. You must check out The Loft Market - it is a haven for Dublin Fashion. Daar is baie opkomende jong modeontwerpers en oesjaarklereverkopers soos Lisa Shawgi Knitwear en MO MUSE om rond te shop. Pasop vir die duur antieke handelaars, waarvan sommige 'n prys met 50% sal laat daal na slegs die beste voorstel dat u bereid is om onderhandel (en dit kan nog steeds nie 'n winskopie wees nie). Vir geskenke is daar 'n graveringsonderneming in die sentrum langs Bonsai Shop.
- 3 George's Street Arcade (ook bekend as: Market Arcade), Dublin 2 (Verlaat Powerscourt via die sierlike stappe tot by Suid-Williamstraat, sal u in die gesig staar na 'n straatjie met die naam Kasteelmark, wat na die arkade lei). 'N Onderdakwinkel vir rooi bakstene. Hierdie gebied is 'n besoek werd vir oesjaarklere, materiaal, ongewone bykomstighede, viniel en klubklere. Daar is ook 'n paar klein kafees.
- 4 Hodges Figgis, 56-58 Dawsonstraat, Dublin 2. Goed gevulde groot boekwinkel (tans in besit van Waterstones).
- 5 Huis van Ierland, 37/38 Nassau Street, Dublin 2. Verkoop bogenoemde toeriste-verwante items.
- 6 Kilkenny Ontwerp, 6 Nassau Street. Verkoop ook bogenoemde toeriste-verwante items.
- 7 Vars - die goeie kosmark, Grand Canal Square. 'N Kleiner Ierse supermark met drie ander plekke. Een van die min plekke waar u dit kan vind Guinness Foreign Extra Stout. Bied ook bier van ander Ierse brouerye aan.
- Die beste konsentrasie skoenwinkels is in Graftonstraat en die aangrensende Wicklowstraat.
Die Temple Bar area bied 'n alternatief vir inkopies by die groter kettingwinkels. Klein klereboetieks, insluitend die enigste ruilwinkel in die middestad, verskyn oral in die omgewing (Temple Lane, Crow Street en Fownes Street) met die klem op vintage en unieke oorspronklike onafhanklike ontwerpers. As u die naweek nie by enige van die markte kan uitkom nie, kan u die beste gedurende die week hier vind.
Besoek Temple Bar se Temple Bar Square en Meetinghouse Square op 'n Saterdagoggend of middag vir die markte (Dublin 2), wat alle soorte voedsel verkoop, van tradisionele kos tot heerlike gebak. Albei pleine is ook die tuiste van verskeie baie goeie restaurante. Meetinghouse Square, wat slegs 50 meter wes van Temple Bar Square lê, verkoop baie fyner kos en meer eksotiese kos as Meetinghouse Square.
- Casa Rebelde, Crowstraat, Dublin 2 (in die hartjie van Temple Bar). 'N Unieke sokkerondersteunerswinkel wat klere van regoor die wêreld voorhou vir die modebewuste sokkerliefhebber.
- Cow's Lane Mode- en Ontwerpmark, Dublin 8. Die grootste ontwerpersmark in Dublin bied handgemaakte eenmalige oorspronklike ontwerpe. Die mark is elke Saterdag van 10: 00-17: 30 oop. Hierdie mark word buite op Cow's Lane en binnenshuis in die ou Viking Adventure in Dublin gevind.
Noordekant
Daar is ook 'n uitgebreide winkelgebied op die noordekant van die rivier, in Dublin 1, gesentreer op O'Connellstraat en Henrystraat (Ierland se besigste winkelstraat). Net buite Henrystraat is Moore-straat, wat 'n vrugte-, groente- en vismark het. Dit is 'n wandeling werd as u 'n stukkie lewe wil kry van die minder saggeaarde kant van Dublin. Vir 'n meer tradisionele Dublin-ervaring, gaan na die Liberties-omgewing rondom Thomasstraat en kyk na die stalletjies in Meathstraat en die vryheidsmark (buite Meathstraat) op Donderdae, Vrydae en Saterdae. As u ook voorspoedige nicknack-winkels wil vind, dan Talbotstraat is 'n goeie begin - soos elke stad, as jy hard genoeg kyk en nie vasgevang raak in die glans en glans as jy inkopies doen nie, is daar goeie winskopies te vinde.
- 8 Arnott s'n, 12 Henry St.. 'N Groot afdelingswinkel met 'n lang geskiedenis.
- 9 Jervis-winkelsentrum, Jervis St.. 'N Groot winkelsentrum.
- 10 Ilac-sentrum, Henry St.. Nog 'n groot winkelsentrum. Dit huisves ook Dublin's Sentrale Openbare Biblioteek.
- 11 Hoofstukke Boekwinkel, Ivy Exchange, Parnellstraat, Dublin 1 (noordelike parallelle straat na Henrystraat). Het 'n groot verskeidenheid boeke teen die algemeen goedkoper pryse as ander groot straatwinkels, asook 'n groot tweedehandse afdeling. Dit is veral ideaal vir kunsboeke in 'koffietafel'.
Verder weg
Vir diegene vir wie dit net nie 'n vakansie sou wees sonder om by die winkelsentrum te kuier nie, is daar verskillende winkelsentrums rondom Dublin.
- Blanchardstown-sentrum, Dublin 15 (39 en 70 busroetes).
- Liffey Valley, Dublin 22 (busroetes 25, 25A, 66, 66A, 67A, 78, 78A, 210 en 239).
- The Square Tallaght, Dublin 24 (laaste stop op die rooi Luas).
- 12 Dundrum Dorpsentrum, Dublin 14 (Bedien deur die Luas-groen lyn), ✉klië[email protected]. Die grootste winkelsentrum in Europa met vier verdiepings en 'n reeks indrukwekkende winkels soos Marks and Spencer, Harvey Nichols en meer.
- 13 Harvey Nichols, Sandyford Road, Dublin 16 (Naby die Luas-groen lyn). Ma-Di 10: 00-19: 00, W-F 10: 00-21: 00, Sa 10: 00-19: 00, So 11: 00-19: 00. 'N Gesogte Britse afdelingswinkelketting met enkele van die wêreld se mees eksklusiewe ontwerpersname in mode, bykomstighede, skoonheid en kos, en is geleë in Dundrum Town Centre, in die Pembroke-distrik.
- Daar is redelik uitgebreid belastingvrye inkopies doen by Die lus belastingvry, Dublin lughawe, teen pryse wat soms goedkoper is as die res van die stad.
Eet
Dublin het 'n wye verskeidenheid restaurante van goeie gehalte, waarvan die meeste volgens Europese standaarde te duur is. Die hoofgereg pryse wissel van ongeveer € 10 aan die onderkant tot ongeveer € 40 aan die hoër kant. Wyn in restaurante word gewoonlik van 'n faktor van minstens twee tot drie keer hoër as die prys van die reeds duur prys, is nie ongewoon nie.
Daar is baie uitstekende waarde Indiër restaurante in die omgewing van South William Street, parallel met Grafton Street. Daar word dikwels 'n goedkoop middagete en 'early bird'-aanbiedings aangebied vir drie gang maaltye vir ongeveer € 10. Die gehalte is hoog, maar is nie gelyk aan die Verenigde Koninkryk nie.
'N Soortgelyke multikulturele brandpunt is Parnell Street in Dublin 1 (O'Connell Street-Gardiner Street), met 'n digte konsentrasie van Chinees en Asiatiese restaurante wat gereeld deur die oud-pat gemeenskappe besoek word.
In Dublin was daar 'n toename in Mexikaanse, Indiese en ergonomies-ontwerpte eetplekke as restaurante, om die hipster-demografie te weerspieël. Baie van die Indiese en Mexikaanse restaurante is klein ondernemings.
Begroting
- 1 Bewley's Café, 78 Grafton St D02 K033, ☏ 353 1 564 0900. M-F 12: 00-17: 30, Sa So 11: 00-17: 30. Grand stylvolle koffiewinkel, 'n Dublin-instelling. Daar was 'n paar bekende vaste klante, van Joyce tot Geldof, maar hulle sal jou net so belangrik laat voel.
- 2 BóBós, 22 Wexford St D02 YW98, ☏ 353 1 400 5750. Daagliks 12: 00-00: 00. Ketting van burgerrestaurante (Bó is Iers vir koei), het hulle drie ander stadswinkels.
- 3 Butlers Chocolate Café, Wicklowstraat 24 D02 R981, ☏ 353 1 671 0591. M-F 08: 00-18: 00, Sa 09: 00-18: 00, So 10: 00-18: 00. 'N Verskeidenheid kafees met sjokolade-temas, Wicklowstraat, is die oorspronklike winkel. Daar is drie ander in die middestad, plus die lugweg in T1 en T2 op die lughawe. Hulle stuur ook bestellings.
- Govinda s'n, 83 Middle Abbey St D01 EV91, ☏ 353 1 872 7463. Ma-Sa 12: 00-20: 00, So 12: 00-19: 00. Hare wat deur Krishna bedryf word, word bestuur. Vul porsies in, bestel slegs hul Spesiale as u regtig honger is. Hul oorspronklike afsetpunt op Aungier St is gesluit.
- 4 Eerlik tot goedheid, 12 Dame Court D02 YP65, ☏ 353 1 633 7727. M-F 08: 00-17: 00, Sa 09: 00-17: 00, So 10: 00-16: 00. Cafe Bakery doen goeie ontbyte en middagete.
- 5 Lemon Crèpe & Coffee Company, 66 South William St D02 FT51, ☏ 353 1 672 9044. M-F 08: 00-17: 00, Sa So 09: 00-17: 00. Crêpes met goeie waarde, hulle maak ook wafels en toebroodjies.
- 6 Leo Burdock, 2 Werburgh St D08 HC82, ☏ 353 1 454 0306. Daagliks 12: 00-00: 00. Dit is 'n winkel met vis en skyfies, dit is 'n Christchurch-winkel. Slegs wegneem, flop op 'n bankie buite die katedraal en spot. Groot porsies.
- 7 Madina Straatkos, 60 Mary St D01 CD40, ☏ 353 1 872 6007. Daagliks 17: 00-21: 00. Indiese en Pakistanse kos, halal-kookkuns, geen alkohol nie. Hulle het tot 2020 goeie resensies verdien, maar sedertdien 'n aantal slegte resensies.
- 8 Pablo Picante, 131 Lower Baggot St D02 Y237, ☏ 353 1 662 9773, ✉[email protected]. M-F 12: 00-20: 00. Klein vriendelike Mexikaanse eetplek, eet of wegneem na die nabygeleë St Stephen's Green. Hulle het ook winkels by Clarendon Market, Ashton Quay en Dawson St.
- 9 Zaytoon, 44 Lower Camden St. (oorkant Bleeding Horse Pub), ☏ 353 1 400 5006. Daagliks 12: 00-04: 00. Ontspanne Persiese restaurant met kebabs, ens. Hulle het ook 'n kitskos-kafee in Temple Bar (hoek van die parlement St en Essex St).
Midde-reeks
- 10 Bad Ass Café, 9-11 Crown Alley D02 ED77, ☏ 353 1 675 3005. Ma-12: 00-23: 30, F 12: 00-01: 30, Sa So 09: 00-01: 30. Moderne kroeg- en vermaaklokaal vir Amerikaanse temas, plus Ierse bier en lewendige musiek.
- 11 Balfes Brasserie & Bar, Balfe-straat, ☏ 353 1 646 3353, ✉[email protected]. Ma-Vr 08: 00-laat, Sat-Son: 10: 00-laat. Die terras met 20 sitplekke, 'n sinkbedekte kroeg en 'n oop kombuis wat biefstuk, garnale en hele vis op 'n houtskoolrooster gerooster, bedien, terwyl vars oesters, ceviche, Gravlax- en Castletownbere-krap seewier uitgemaak word. Die hele dag-etespyskaart bied gesonde ontbyte, rustige middagetes en aandetes met die beste Ierse seekos en vleis van gehalte. Met vars plaaslike produkte word Balfes se slaaie, naweekbrunches, -sap en -skemerkelkies geskep.
- 12 Bar Italia (deel van Dunne & Crescenzi), Ormond Quay, Dublin 1. Regte Italiaanse koffie met meestal Italiaanse personeel. Uitstekende panini en antipasto. Goeie waarde plek met goeie atmosfeer. Middagete € 15, vaste middagete € 23-25, aandete € 15-26.
- 13 Cornucopia, 19-20 Wicklow St D02 FK27, ☏ 353 1 677 7583, ✉[email protected]. M-F 09: 30-20: 00, Sa So 10: 30-20: 00. Slim moderne restaurant vir vegetariese, veganistiese en ander volvoedsel-opsies.
- 14 Dunne & Crescenzi, 16 South Frederick St D02 RK68, ☏ 353 1 677 3815. Daagliks 10: 30-23: 00. Slim trattoria, tereg gewild, kom dus vroeg daar.
- 15 Olifant & Kasteel, 18 Temple Bar D02 HY86, ☏ 353 1 533 7563. Daagliks 12: 00-22: 00. Beroemd en gewild vir sy hoendervlerkies, kan jy baie lank wag vir 'n tafel op die Saterdag. Dit is nou 'n nasionale ketting, maar dit is die oorspronklike afsetpunt. Hoofstroomnetwerk € 15-25.
- FX Buckley Steakhouse, 2 Crow St D08 N228, ☏ 353 1 671 1248. Di-F 16: 00-22: 30, Sa So 12: 30-21: 00. Kwaliteit steaks in 'n vriendelike en gemaklike restaurant. Plus ander vleis en seekos, maar nie veel vir groente nie.
- 16 Gallagher's Boxty House, Temple Bar 20, Dublin 2. Goeie tradisionele Ierse prys en nie te duur nie (hoofstroom € 10-15). ('N Boxty is 'n tradisionele Ierse aartappelpannekoek wat gevul en opgerol is - probeer dit!). Probeer ook die Ierse bredie en die chowder. Klein, vriendelike, tradisionele Ierse dekor.
- Peploe s'n, 16 St Stephen's Green D02 KF34, ☏ 353 1 676 3144. Di-Sa 12: 00-23: 00, Su 12: 00-21: 00. Uitstekende kelder-wynkroeg en bistro.
- 17 Salamanca, 1 St Andrews St D02 R856, ☏ 353 1 677 4799. Ma 16: 00-21: 30, V Sa 12: 00-23: 00, So 13: 00-21: 00. Goeie waarde, lekker en aansienlike tapas, meer soos rasies, en kos ongeveer 6-8 €.
- 18 T.P. Smiths, 9-10 Jervis Street, Dublin 1. Baie goeie kroegkos, ook handig om in te stop as u in die Henry Street-omgewing inkopies doen. Kos bedien tot 21:00. Hoofstroom € 11-15.
Splurge
- 19 Bang Restaurant, 11 Merrion Row D02 KW61, ☏ 353 1 400 4229. W-F 12: 30-14: 30, 17: 00-22: 00, Sa 17: 00-23: 00. 'N Groot kosmopolitiese spyskaart. Nie goedkoop nie, maar kos en aanbieding is uitstekend.
- 20 Brasserie Sestig6, 66-67 South Great Georges Street D02 YD61, ☏ 353 1 400 5878, ✉[email protected]. M-F 12: 00-22: 00, Sa So 10: 00-22: 00. Groot, stylvolle moderne Europese restaurant kry goeie resensies vir kos, diens en atmosfeer. €20-40.
- 21 Vuur Steakhouse, Herehuis, Dawsonstraat D02 AF30, ☏ 353 1 676 7200. Di-17: 00-23: 00, F Sa 13: 00-23: 00. Gemaklike restaurant in die voormalige Supper Room van die Lord Mayor.
- 22 L'Gueuleton, 1 Fade St, Dublin 2 (agter Hogan's Bar). Dit word deur voedselkritici deurgaans as een van die vyf beste restaurante in Dublin beskou, maar daar is geen beleid vir besprekings nie en die lae pryse maak dit baie gewild vir middag- en aandete. Die driegang middagete met wyn gister was € 40 per kop. Moenie bekommerd wees oor die beleid vir geen besprekings nie - plaas u naam op die lys en drink 'n pint in die Market Bar of Hogan's.
- 23 Vlieërs, 15-17 Ballsbridge Terrace D04 H683, ☏ 353 1 660 7415. Wo-So 17: 00-21: 30. Chinese, hoofsaaklik Kantonees, ook in Szechuan, Peking en Thaise styl, kry uitstekende resensies.
- 24 Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, 21 Upper Merrion St D02 KF79, ☏ 353 1 676 4192. Di-Sa 12: 20-14: 00, 19: 00-22: 00. Duur maar uitstaande restaurant.
- Purple Sage Restaurant is binne Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, sien Slaap.
- 25 Roly's Bistro, 7 Ballsbridge Terras D04 DT78, ☏ 353 1 668 2611. Daagliks 09: 00-20: 00. Lewendige bistro wat vaste spyskaarte bied. middagete € 28, aandete € 35.
- 26 Unicorn Food Company, 12b Merrion Row, Dublin 2. Take-away deli met eetkafee langsaan. Toebroodjies € 4-5 of 'n reeks Italiaanse lekkernye - pasta, lasagne, pizza, slaaie. Soms goeie koeke € 2,50 - € 2,85. Die deli is geheg aan die gerespekteerde eenhoring Italiaanse restaurant langs die baan langs die deli (oop vir middag- en aandete). Aandete € 25-32.
Drink
Geen besoek aan Dublin sou voltooi wees sonder 'n besoek aan een (of tien) van die vele kroeë nie (laaste telling sê daar is meer as 600 kroeë).
Drink is relatief duur: 'n pint stout kos ongeveer € 4,50 en hoër, terwyl lager ongeveer 4,90 € en hoër kos. Die regering het egter in die begroting van Desember 2004 'n belastingvermindering aan bier met mikrobrou gegee, wat 'n effense uitwerking op die pryse in brewpubs gehad het. Daar is kroeë in Dublin wat goedkoper drankies aanbied, as u bereid is om buite die gebaande roete te gaan of ander klante om voorstelle te vra. Bier is gewoonlik duurder in die Temple Bar-omgewing as gevolg van die verhoogde toeristevloei, en dit sal goedkoper wees in meer tradisionele kroeë.
Kroeë bedien drankies tot 23:30, met 'n bietjie drinktyd. Baie kroeë het laat lisensies wat hulle toelaat om tot 02:30 te bedien, hoewel dit gewoonlik 'n dekkoste of prysverhogings na 23:30 beteken.
Rook is sedert Maart 2004 onwettig in Ierse kroeë (asook op alle binnenshuise werkplekke). Dit het die positiewe newe-effek gehad dat dit toegeneem het al fresco fasiliteite.
Die Temple Bar waarvan mense dikwels praat, is 'n gebied wat vroeër 'n sandstaaf was, nie 'n werklike kroeg nie. (Oorspronklik, in elk geval; daar is 'n kroeg genaamd 'The Temple Bar' in Temple Bar.) Die Temple Bar-distrik het 'n mengsel van kos, drank, inkopies en musiek. Dit is vir alle ouderdomme aantreklik, maar is 'n uitstekende plek vir toeriste. Die smal, geplaveide straatjies gee dit 'n oorspronklike gevoel in die hartjie van die stad. Die sentrale ligging maak dit ook maklik om vanaf Dublin se sentrum te loop. Laatnag-onthullers maak dit egter 'n onaangename plek om na donker te wees. Dit kan oorgeneem word deur dronk hert- en luidrugtige hennepartytjies, baie wat goedkoop van die Verenigde Koninkryk af reis om van Temple Bar se lekkernye gebruik te maak.
Tradisionele Ierse kroeë
- 1 Peadar Kearney s'n, 64 Dame St, D02 RT72, ☏ 353 1 707 1890. Ma 11: 00-23: 30, V Sa 11: 00-00: 30, So 12: 00-23: 30. Benoem na Peadar Ó Cearnaígh (1883-1942) wat geskryf het Amhráin na bhFiann, Ierland se volkslied, en was oom vir die drie Behans, skrywers en produktiewe drinkers. Die kroeg is 'n uitstekende plek vir drankies voor en na die optredes langs die Olympia-teater, met 'n jong skare en lewendige musiek van opkomende Ierse tradbands. Meestal toeriste hier, maar 'n lekker plek om met ander besoekers te praat.
- 2 Die keisteen, 77 North King St, Dublin 7. Maklik Dublin se beroemdste Trad-kroeg, geleë aan die noordekant van die beroemde Smithfield-plein, het byna elke Ierse Trad-groep dit laat speel. Trad sessies is elke aand; verwag 'n goeie gemengde skare.
- 3 Frank Ryans, 5 Queen St D07 D227, ☏ 353 89 217 3073. Ma 16: 00-23: 30, V Sa 16: 00-00: 30, So 12: 00-23: 00. Hierdie oulike kroeg is 'n gunsteling vir studente en hou 'n tradisionele gevoel met 'n bietjie draai. Vriendelike kroegpersoneel en 'n uiters gemengde skare plaaslike studente, regsgeleerdhede, trendies en plaaslike inwoners maak dit 'n lewendige, prettige plek vir 'n paar drankies. Verwag weeklikse trad nagte afgewissel met Rockabilly, Country en Soul op die jukebox.
- 4 O'Donoghue s'n, 15 Merrion Row, Dublin 2. Bekend vir geïmproviseerde lewendige musiek. Waar die volksgroep The Dubliners gestig is.
- 5 Die Barge, 42 Charlemont St, Dublin 2 (Naby St. Stephen's Green). Uitstekende kroegkos, wonderlike dekor; 'n vriendelike tradisionele kroeg met baie goeie kos. Probeer die vis en skyfies, behalwe om die wiggies in plaas van die skyfies te kry. Goudbruin aan die buitekant, krakerig, sag binne.
- 6 Hartigan s'n, 100 Leeson St Lower D02 W023, ☏ 353 1676 2280. Ma-11: 00-23: 30, F 11: 00-00: 30, Sa 13: 30-00: 30. Gewilde studentekroeg, as gevolg hiervan soms ongemanierd. Goeie opsie na internasionale rugbywedstryde.
- 7 Die koperskop, 20 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8. Moontlik die oudste kroeg in Dublin, maar nie die oudste kroeg in Ierland nie. Ongeveer duisend jaar oud. Wonderlik op warm, droë somernagte tydens die seldsame geleenthede wanneer dit gebeur. Live tradisionele musiek en 'n baie vriendelike atmosfeer. Een van die tralies is bedek met getekende valuta-note, gewoonlik dollars, van mense wat hul stempel op die plek wou afdruk. Daar is 'n groot, verhitte buitelugafdeling in die middel van die gebou wat ideaal is vir rokers. Een van die min plekke in Dublin, wat die minder bekende, maar baie lekker Macardles-merk ale bedien.
- 8 O'Shea se handelaar, 12 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8. Live tradisionele musiek en dans.
- 9 Fallon s'n, 129 The Coombe, Dublin 8 (naby St. Patrick's Cathedral). Klein en vriendelike plaaslike kroeg.
- Die ovaal, 78 Middle Abbey St D01 RW24 (hoek met O'Connell St, per tramoorgang), ☏ 353 1 872 1264. Ma-10: 30-23: 30, V Sa 10: 30-00: 30, So 12: 30-23: 00. Goed vir drank en kos, is 'n uitstekende Ierse bredie. Lok 'n gemengde ouderdomsgroep. Baie foto's van ou Ierse bekendes met 'n huldeblyk aan die Quiet Man.
- 10 Kavanagh's, 1 Prospect Square, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 (Naby die begraafplaas van Glasnevin. Ongeveer 10–15 minute met die bus vanaf die middestad, kry die nr. 19 / 19A / 13 vanaf O'Connell St.). Hierdie kroeg (alombekend as Die grafgravers vanweë die nabyheid aan die begraafplaas) het dit al meer as 100 jaar onaangeraak gebly, en die enigste dinge wat verander is, is die bierkraan en toilette. As u op soek is na 'n regte Ierse kroeg, is dit die plek, die moeite werd om te besoek.
- Bachelors Inn, Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1 (langs brug aan die voet van O'Connell St.). Goeie pintjies Guinness en 'n keuse uit sarsie of gewone witbrood op jou geroosterde toebroodjie. Gewilde GAA-wedstrydpub met die Dublin-skare.
- 11 Bowe's Lounge Bar, 31 Fleet St D02 DF77, ☏ 353 1 671 4038. Daagliks 12: 00-00: 30. Victoriaanse kroeg met 'n groot verskeidenheid whisky.
- 12 Mulligans, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2. Besige kroeg met groot Guinness met baie geskiedenis, onder andere deur James Joyce.
- 13 Nancy Hands, 30-32 Parkgate St D08 W6X3, ☏ 353 1 677 0149. Su-Do 12: 00-23: 30, F Sa 12: 00-00: 30. Gesinsvriendelike restaurant en kroeg naby Phoenix Park, die Nasionale Museum by Collins Barracks en Heuston-treinstasie.
- 14 Ryan s'n (deel van F.X. Buckley), 28 Parkgate St D08 CH93 (naby Heuston Station), ☏ 353 1 677 6097. M-W 12: 00-15: 00, 17: 00-22: 00, Th-Sa 12: 00-23: 00, Su 12: 30-22: 00. Pragtige Victoriaanse kroeg. 'N Goeie plek vir 'n pint voordat u 'n trein uit Dublin haal.
- 15 Palace Bar, 21 Fleet St D02 H950, ☏ 353 1 671 7388. Ma-10: 30-23: 30, V Sa 10: 30-00: 30, Su 12: 30-23: 30. Trad bar met interessante dekor kompleet met 'knus' (klein privaat hokkie). Live musiek bo Woensdag en Saterdag.
- 16 Die lang saal, 31 Georges St Great South, Dublin 2. Daagliks 12: 00-23: 30. Atmosferiese kroeg met Victoriaanse dekor, mooi venster om te sit en mense kyk. Een van die laaste bars in Ierland.
- 17 Kehoe s'n, 9 Anne St South D02 NY88, ☏ 353 1 677 8312. Daagliks 13: 00-23: 00. 'N Uitstekende plek vir 'n pint of ete na 'n gejaagde dag om te sien of inkopies te doen. Verskeie knuffels onder.
- 18 Kennedy s'n, 30/32 Westland Row, Dublin 2. Hierdie kroeg in die tradisionele styl, geleë aan die agterkant van die Trinity-universiteit, bedien voedsel en drank van goeie gehalte met baie vriendelike atmosfeer. Ook die tuiste van Die Ondergrondse een van Dublin se nuutste en intiemste lokale.
- O'Neill s'n, Suffolk St, Dublin 2 (Molly Malone standbeeld in die gesig staar). Uitstekende atmosfeer in 'n Victoriaanse stylontwerp. Daar is ook lekker kroegkos. Carvery het die meeste dae en tot laat naweke 12: 00-16: 00 bedien. Het ook 'n goeie slaai en broodjie. Prys ongeveer € 10 vir kerfwerk.
- 19 The Stag's Head, 1 Dame Court D02 TW84 (van Great Georges St.), ☏ 353 1 679 3687. Daagliks 13: 00-23: 00. Tradisionele Victoriaanse kroeg, geen TV nie, net goeie bier en gesprek.
- 20 Die Dawson Lounge, 25 Dawson St, Dublin 2. Dublin (of Ierland) se kleinste kroeg. U moet gaan kyk wat bedoel word. Twintig mense en dit is stampvol.
- 21 McDaids, Harrystraat 3 (net langs Grafton St reg langs Westbury Hotel). Was 'n gereelde plek vir Oscar Wilde om oor die lewe te besin.
- 22 Grogan s'n (Castle Lounge), 15 William St South D02 H336, ☏ 353 1 677 9320. Ma-10: 30-23: 30, V Sa 10: 30-00: 30, So 12: 30-23: 00. Wonderlike trad pub, geen musiek of TV nie. Groot Guinness en 'n mengsel van toeriste en plaaslike inwoners, met 'n hotpot van interessante kuns op die mure.
Modern
- 23 Die Bailey, 1-4 Duke St D02 ET99, ☏ 353 1 670 4939. Ma-11: 30-23: 00, V-Di 11: 30-00: 30. Hierdie kroeg trek Dublin's aan belle-monde en celebs. Baie bedrywige somermiddae en -aande met 'n lekker sitarea buite.
- 24 Die Lotts, 9 Liffey St Onder D01 E3F9, ☏ 353 1 872 7669. Di-12: 00-22: 00, V Sa 12: 00-23: 00. Kafebar, elegante interieur met kandelare, 'n marmerbalk en gemaklike leersitplek. Live musiek baie aande. Klein sitarea buite.
- 25 Die markkroeg, 14a Fade St, Dublin 2. Geopen in 2005, groot ruim kroeg, met 'n geruis in die agtergrond, lekker tapasrestaurant met 'n goeie spyskaart.
- 26 Die Odeon, Harcourt St, Dublin 2. Hierdie aantreklike kroeg aan die bokant van Harcourt St is in 'n omgeboude treinstasie gehuisves; die nuwe tremstelsel het 'n halte direk buite.
- 27 Pygmalion, 59 South William St, Dublin 2 (in Powerscourt Townhouse-winkelsentrum), ☏ 353 1 633 4522. Besige kroeg / restaurant met Med-kos, die beste boek as u hoop om te eet.
- 28 Café en Seine, 39-40 Dawson St, Dublin 2. Tipiese, en nie heeltemal onaangename nie, voorbeeld van 'n 'megapub' in Dublin; sluit tropiese bome aan die agterkant in. Baie duur.
- 29 Die wêreld, 11 South Great Georges St D02 V628, ☏ 353 1 671 1220. Daagliks 12: 30-00: 00. Een van die oorspronklike nuwerwetse kroeë wat Dublin in die middel 90's getref het. Nog steeds so cool soos altyd met een van Dublin se langste klubs Ri-Ra in die kelder - geen dekkingskoste hiervoor nie.
Mikro-brouerye en brou-kroeë
- 30 Teen die graan, 11 Wexford St D02 HY84, ☏ 353 1 470 5100. Daagliks 12: 00-23: 30. Besit deur 'n brouery in Galway, bied 'n wye verskeidenheid Ierse mikrobrouerye en wêreldbier. Sit nie generiese kommersiële biere op die kraan voor nie. 'N Lewendige kroeg met 'n eklektiese kliënte.
- 31 Die Bul en Kasteel (deel van F.X. Buckley), 5-7 Lord Edward St, Dublin 2 (langs Christchurch). Baie interessante gastropub, wat 'n groot verskeidenheid mikrobroude en internasionale biere in 'n biersaal bied. Die verskeidenheid biere wat beskikbaar is, is nie heeltemal so uitgebreid soos The Porterhouse nie, maar dit bied wel die opsie van 0,3, 0,5 en 1 liter bier. Probeer 'n Galway Hooker ('n pale ale) en die diepgebraaide Mars-kroeg in Edinburgh.
- 32 J.W. Liefling (voorheen Mnre Maguire), 1-2 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2. Versprei oor twee verdiepings op twee geboue baie naby O'Connell Bridge, produseer hulle 'n baie goeie stout wat heeltemal anders is as Guinness, varser en meer kompleks, plus hul eie ale en pils. Het ook goeie middagete vir kafeteria-styl vir ongeveer € 10.
- 33 Porterhouse, 16-18 Parlement St D02 VR94, ☏ 353 1 679 8847. Ma-16: 00-22: 00, V-So 12: 00-22: 00. Behalwe goeie inheemse brousels, waaronder 'n oesterstout, is daar 'n uitgebreide Belgiese en internasionale bierlys. Doen ook kos met billike pryse. Het susterskroeë op Grafton St en in Bray en Phibsboro.
Kroeë
- 34 Die mistige dou, Fownesstraat 1, Dublin 2 (Temple Bar, langs die Sentrale Bank). Baie gewilde kroeg met allerhande mense.
- 35 Bruxelles, 7 Harrystraat D02 KX36 (langs Westbury Hotel), ☏ 353 1 677 5362. Daagliks 10: 30-23: 00. Lewendige kroeg gestig in 1886 en gewild onder 20 en 30-jariges. Versprei oor 3 mate, die musiek is hard en die atmosfeer is uitstekend. 'N Standbeeld van die legende Phil Lynott (van die Ierse rockgroep Thin Lizzy) is buite. As jy van metal, rock en indie-musiek hou, gaan na benede.
- 36 Die Hertog, 9 Duke St D02 NR76, ☏ 353 1 679 9553. Daagliks 12: 00-23: 00. Uitstekende kroeg na werk en Vrydag is dit tot by die deur.
- 37 O'Donoghues, Suffolkstraat 15 D02 C671, ☏ 353 85 241 7790. Daagliks 10: 30-23: 30. 'N Gerieflike kroeg met lewendige musiek en TV-sport. Dit is ook 'n uithangplek vir sommige van die bekendste musikante, akteurs en DJ's in die stad.
- Fibber Magees, 80-81 Parnellstraat D01 CK74, ☏ 353 1 872 2575. Daagliks 12: 00-23: 30. 'N Swaarmetaalstaaf, handig vir die Rotunda-hospitaal.
- O'Reillys, Tara St-stasie, ☏ 353 1 671 6769. Di-Do 16: 00-23: 30, F M 16: 00-03: 00, Sa 17: 00-03: 00, Su 17: 00-23: 00. Victoriaanse Gotiese kroeg onder die DART-stasie, met Hell Club Saterdag laataandmusiek.
Klubs
- Die Button Factory, Geboë St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Een van Dublin se topklubs, die Button Factory, met 'n kapasiteit van meer as 700, bied gereelde internasionale optredes aan. Formeel bekend as The Temple Bar Music Centre, is die lokaal opgeknap om die beste akoestiek in die hoofstad te bied, wat die aanbieding van live optredes in die linkerveld sowel as gereelde klubaande vergemaklik. Dit is een van Dublin se topklubs wat hoofsaaklik vir studente voorsiening maak, maar gereeld groot name lewer, soos The Bloody Beetroots, Digitalism, Erol Alkan en bands soos Shellac, ens. Kyk op hul webwerf vir aanbiedings.
- Die vakmansklub, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2. Die gebou, aan die Wellington Quay (langs die Clarence Hotel in U2-besit), bestaan al meer as 160 jaar en vanaf 1888 tot 2003 op hierdie perseel en was die tuiste van die oorspronklike Workingmens Club. Dit is in 2010 omskep in 'n lewendige vermaaklokaal. Die lokaal is gebaseer op twee verdiepings en het 'n aantal afdelings. Die hoofleefkamer is 'n plek vir 300 persone en daarbenewens die lokaalbalk. Daar is gewilde DJ's, wat volgens genre wissel, elke aand van die week, soms in verskillende kamers gelyktydig, en hulle draai gewoonlik tot ongeveer 04:00 die meeste nagte.
- Die Akademie, Middle Abbey St, Dublin 1. Hierdie lokaal het sy deuntjie verander van Hot Press Hall Of Fame na Spirit-nagklub. Nou herdoop tot die Akademie, het ook 'n lewendige plek en 'n dansklub. Hierdie ouens kies vir die groot voor die hand liggende name soos David Morales en Jose Gonzalez. Hul puntmatriksbord buite die lokaal adverteer gewoonlik komende geleenthede.
- Krystle, Harcourt St, Dublin 2. Hierdie klub is 'n nuwe toevlugsoord vir die nouveau riche en wannabe-bekendes van Ierland. As u 'n lys van bekende persoonlikhede wil opspoor en iets met die D4-stel wil doen, is u tuis. Vermy baie beter plekke op die lys vir die gereelde besoeker aan Dublin.
- 38 Koper gesig Jacks (Slapper Face Jacks), Harcourt St, Dublin 2. Dit is 'n bisarre plek, maar wat die meeste ander Dublin-aande uitsonder, is dat dit die plek is as u met enkellopendes wil kontak maak. Bekend in die fyn Dublin-frase as 'n vleismark, is hierdie aand vol mense wat desperaat is om te score en al meer gewillig raak namate hulle meer drank drink. Hierdie plek is 'n gewilde plek onder inwoners van die platteland, in teenstelling met Dubliners, en is donker en slordig en 'n perfekte plek om op te staan vir gure. Hou egter in gedagte vanweë die reputasie dat daar naweke dikwels tot drie seuns vir elke meisie is. Hierdie lokaal word besit deur 'n afgetrede Garda en word gereeld besoek deur lede van die weermag, sodat 'n onderonsie in die mannekamer nie aanbeveel word nie, omdat u dalk meer in die moeilikheid is as wat u dink; oorweeg dit ook as u iemand se nuwe vriend kan verlei. 'N Nag se ordentlike akkommodasie en toegang tot die klub begin teen ongeveer € 5-10 per persoon, afhangend van die dag, ook gratis voor middernag weeksdae en 23:00 in die naweek: selfs met hierdie pryse het die klub in 2008 nog meer as € 16 miljoen verdien .
- Die George, 89 South Georges St, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 478 2983. M 14: 00-23: 30, Di-F 14: 00-02: 30 en So 14: 00-01: 00. Die oudste gay kroeg in Dublin. Die skare is meestal gay met laat nagte, behalwe op Maandae en Sondae. 'N Wye verskeidenheid trekskoue vind dwarsdeur die week plaas. Woensdag is "Space 'n 'Veda" om 23:00, aangebied deur Veda en Davina Devine. Donderdae word "Dors Donderdae" aangebied deur Davina Devine. Saterdae (gratis voor 23:00 en € 10 daarna) is "Saturgays & Beauty Spot Karaoke", aangebied deur Veda en Davina Devine, en bied die kans om karaoke op die verhoog te sing en twee bottels bier te wen - die wenner wen 'n geheel geval van bier. Sondae (gratis voor 22:00 en € 5 daarna) is 'Bingo met Shirley Temple Bar', met verskillende pryse en soms baie hoë pryse. Die oorblywende nagte het DJ's met huidige of klassieke treffers. Kom vroegtydig aan as u sitplekke wil hê, aangesien die lokaal vinnig vinnig vol raak, veral op Karaoke- en Bingo-aande. Daar is ook 'n meer kroegagtige gedeelte aan die kant van die hoofklub (bekend as 'Jurassic Park' deur gay Dubliners, as 'n grap oor sy klante) wat voorsiening maak vir 'n ouer kliënte.
Slaap
Kampeer
Dublin is nie goed bedien vir kampeer of karavaan nie. Die naaste aan die middestad is anderkant die M50 in die suidweste.
- 1 Camac Valley-karavaan- en kamppark, Naas Rd, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 (10 km wes van die stad op N7 Naas Rd), ☏ 353 1 464 0644, ✉[email protected]. Vriendelike perseel wat goed bestuur word op die busroete na die stad. Motor met tent of motorhuis € 25.
Begroting
Daar is 'n groot aantal jeugherberge (meestal ongeveer € 20 per nag in slaapsale), bed & ontbyt (ongeveer € 45 per persoon) en hotelle (€ 50 per kamer). Goedkoper akkommodasie is te vinde in die hoofbusstasie, Busaras, in Dublin. Suid van die rivier is duurder.
- 2 Abbington-huis, 30 St Annes Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 (1 km noord van sentrum naby Croke Park), ☏ 353 1 444-1415, ✉[email protected]. Eenvoudige 3-ster in die stad Noord. B&B dubbel € 70.
- Abraham's Hostel, 82-83 Lower Gardiner St, Dublin 1, ☏ 353 1 855 0600, ✉[email protected]. Dit is 'n aanvaarbare begrotingskoshuis, baie sentraal. Dit het 'warm' warm water, en elke kamer het een sleutel wat u met die ander inwoners deel (of u dit ken of nie). Slaapkamer € 20 ppn.
- 3 Almara, 226 Collins Avenue West, Whitehall, Dublin 9 (5 km noordoos van sentrum), ☏ 353 1 851 0512, ✉[email protected]. Dit is 'n gevestigde B&B in die stad Noord, wat goeie resensies ontvang.
- Anchor House Dublin, 49 Lower Gardiner St, Dublin 1, ☏ 353 1 878 6913, ✉[email protected]. Sentraal eenvoudige B&B. Vriendelike hulpvaardige personeel, meestal. B&B dubbel € 160.
- 4 Ashling-huis, 168 Drumcondra Rd, Dublin 9, ☏ 353 1 837-0300, ✉[email protected]. Gastehuis in die lowergroen Drumcondra. Ordentlike kamers, maar dit is nie 'n B&B nie. Dubbel (slegs kamer) € 120.
- Avondale House, 41 Lower Gardiner St, Dublin 1, ☏ 353 1 874-5200, ✉[email protected]. Basiese B&B akkommodasie (min en suite) in die middestad.
- Backpackers Citi Hostel, 61/62 Gardiner St, Dublin 1, ☏ 353 1 855-0035, ✉[email protected]. Baie basiese koshuis, sentraal en net so skoon soos die slegste inwoners van die afgelope tyd. Slaapkamer stapelbed € 15.
- Barnacles Hostel, Temple Lane 19, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 671 6277, faks: 353 1 671-6591, ✉[email protected]. Helder en ruim. Skoon en mooi ingedeelde slaapsale en dubbelkamers met stoorplek in die kamer. Jong en hulpvaardige personeel. Slaapbank vanaf € 50 ppn.
- Times Hostels Camden Place, 8-9 Camden Place, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 475-8588. Vriendelike en skoon backpackers hostel. 24 uur-ontvangs, gratis WiFi / internet, ontbyt, tee / koffie, groot kombuis om in te kook, internasionale landlynoproepe, sitkamer met TV, buiteterras, kunstenaarsgalery en meer. Het slaapplekke en privaat dubbelkamers, beide met 'n en suite-badkamer of 'n gedeelde badkamer. Slaapbank € 50 ppn.
- DCU Somerkamers, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, ☏ 353 1 700-5736. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: 11:00. Die akkommodasie van Dublin City University is vanaf Junie - September oop vir die publiek. Daar is drie soorte akkommodasie. Almal het en suite-kamers. Warm ontbyt is ook beskikbaar. Swembad en gimnasium (ekstra fooi) op die kampus. €36 - 89.
- Glen Gastehuis, 84 Lower Gardiner St, Dublin 1 (minder as 5 minute se stap na O'Connell St.), ☏ 353 1 855 1374, ✉[email protected]. Afstandsbediening kleur-TV, telefoon, koffie- en teemaakgeriewe, storte, en suite-badkamer.
- Jacobs Inn Hostel, 21-28 Talbot St, Dublin 1 (100 m vanaf bus- en treinstasies), ☏ 353 1 855 5660, ✉[email protected]. Mooi, skoon budget hostel met sleutelkaart sekuriteit. 'N Suster vir Isaac Hostel. En suite-stort en badkamer, asook 'n ekstra waskamer aan die einde van elke saal. Die stapelbed is peule, dus is daar ekstra privaatheid. Peul € 22 ppn.
- Kinlay Huis, 2-12 Lord Edward St, Dublin 2 (Een blok suid van die rivier), ☏ 353 1 679-6644. Sentraal dog rustige koshuis. Maak 24 uur per dag oop met toegang tot die kamer met die sleutelkaart. Personeel vriendelik en behulpsaam. Slaapkamer € 40 ppn.
- Lyndon House, 26 Gardiner St, Dublin 1. Basiese 2-ster naby die James Joyce Museum en die Custom House.
- Maple Hotel, 74/75 Lower Gardiner St, Dublin 1 (four blocks east of O'Connell St Upper), ☏ 353 1 855 5442, ✉[email protected]. Basic 2-star, showing its age, no lift to upper floors.
- Times Hostels College St, 8 College St, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 675 3652. Decent backpackers' hostel, very central, some noise from bars & clubs nearby. Another branch at Camden Place near St Stephen's Green. Dorm bunk €60 ppn.
- Townhouse Hotel, 47- 48 Lower Gardiner St, Dublin 1 (200 m from bus station), ☏ 353 1 878-8808, ✉[email protected]. Decent 3-star in central north-side location. Parking available, private garden.
- 5 Travelodge Dublin City Centre, Lower Rathmines Rd, Dublin 6 (2 km south of centre), ☏ 353 1 491 1402, faks: 353 1 496-7688, ✉[email protected]. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: 12:00. Reliable chain 3-star, though not exactly "city centre". B&B dubbel € 80.
- Trinity College (May to mid-September only), Various locations on the Trinity College campus, ☏ 353 1 896-1177 ext 1497. Summer accommodation at Trinity College is available in single, double or apartment-style accommodation (some with en suite). The continental breakfast is very generous. Campus security may be frustrating for guests who stay out late as there are limited access points into Trinity College after midnight, which can result in a long walk from the main gate to some of the residences. From €60.
- Generator Dublin, Smithfield Square (A block east of Queen St), ☏ 353 1 901 0222, ✉[email protected]. Inboek: 14:00, uitteken: 10:00. Design-led hostel. Open social spaces but also a bar and a café to its guests. There are male and female shared rooms that come with all facilities, plus prrivate rooms. Group bookings and private hires available. Dorm bunk from €14 ppn.
Midde-reeks
- Abbey Hotel, 52 Middle Abbey St, Dublin 1 (2 blocks north of Liffey), ☏ 353 1 872-8188. Central 3-star, vfm facilities, some noise, and breakfast kinda basic. B&B double €170.
- Albany House, 84 Harcourt St, Dublin 2 (100 m south of St Stephens Green), ☏ 353 1 475-1092. Good central 3-star, some noise in street-facing rooms. Shower & taps take 5 min to run hot, keep running & have faith. B&B double €230.
- Ariel House, 50-54 Lansdowne Rd, Ballsbridge D04 DD27 (by Aviva Stadium), ☏ 353 1 668 5512. Very comfy welcoming B&B near Aviva stadium. No dogs. B&B dubbel € 100.
- Baggot Court Townhouse, 92 Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2 (200 m south of Merrion Sq), ☏ 353 1 661 2819. Decent 3-star Georgian townhouse. B&B double €240.
- Barry's Hotel, 2 Great Denmark St, Dublin 1, ☏ 353 1 874-9407, ✉[email protected]. Central 2-star, all rooms en suite, tea- and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi. B&B double €200.
- Belvedere Hotel, Great Denmark St, Dublin 2 (a block back from Frederick St), ☏ 353 1 873-7700. Decent 3 star, but a lot of construction noise in vicinity in early 2019. B&B double €230.
- Clayton Hotel, Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 (3 km south of centre), ☏ 353 1 668 1111, ✉[email protected]. Splendid 3-star in 19th-century school building. B&B double €230.
- Buswells Hotel, 23-27 Molesworth St, Dublin 2 (corner with Kildare St, 100 m south of TCD College Park), ☏ 353 1 614-6500, ✉[email protected]. Georgian three-star hotel, small rooms but friendly staff, good location. B&B double from €200.
- Castle Hotel, Great Denmark St, Dublin 1 (2 min from O'Connell St), ☏ 353 1 874-6949. Georgian hotel with 130 bedrooms all en suite, free Wi-Fi, TV, tea & coffee facilities and hairdryer. Restaurant & bar with live Irish music every weekend. B&B dubbel € 80.
- Dublin Citi Hotel, 46-49 Dame St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 (next to Central Bank), ☏ 353 1 679-4455, ✉[email protected]. 3 star in busy central location, all rooms en suite. Hotel also has the Trinity Bar and Havanna nightclub. B&B double €250.
- Handel's Hotel, 16-18 Fishamble St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 (off Dame St), ☏ 353 1 670 9404. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: 12:00. Central 3-star in the west end of Temple Bar. B&B double €200.
- Fitzwilliam Townhouse, 41 Upper Fitzwilliam St, Dublin 2 (200 m south of Merrion Square), ☏ 353 1 662-5155. Georgian house with many original features. All room en-suite with free Wi-Fi. Decent 3 star, you're paying 4-star rates for the great location. B&B double €250.
- Fleet Street Hotel, 19-20 Fleet St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 670-8124. Central 3-star, most rooms comfy, some a bit worn. B&B double €120.
- Grafton Guest House, 26-27 South Great George's St, Dublin 2 (corner with Fade St), ☏ 353 1 679 2041, faks: 353 1 677 9715, ✉[email protected]. In a 112-year-old Victorian Gothic style building but with generic modern interiors. Some visitors report that reception is next door at Kelly's, it's not clear if this is a permanent arrangement. B&B dubbel € 150.
- Jurys Inn. Mid-range chain with three locations:
Jurys Inn Christchurch, facing Christ Church Cathedral and Temple Bar;
Jurys Inn Custom House Quay, in the International Financial Services Centre near Connolly station just north of Liffey;
Jurys Inn Parnell St, junction with Granby Row. All 3 B&B double €120. - Kildare Street Hotel, 47-49 Kildare St, Dublin 2 (Corner of Nassau Street near Trinity College), ☏ 353 1 679-4643, ✉[email protected]. Simple mid-range hotel in old building on 3 floors with no lift. Blarney Inn pub and Club Nassau are also part of this hotel. B&B double €170.
- Maldron Parnell Square Hotel, Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 (corner of Dorset St & Granby Row), ☏ 353 1 871-6800, ✉[email protected]. Clean welcoming 3-star hotel, but a lot of construction noise in early 2019. Not to be confused with the Maldron at the airport. Room only double €89.
- Morehampton Townhouse, 78 Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 (10 mins on bus 38 from Trinity College), ☏ 353 1 668-8866. Uitteken: 11:00. 3-star with all 22 room en suite, wi-fi, car parking. B&B double from €70.
- Portobello Hotel, 33 South Richmond St, Dublin 2 (500 m south of St Stephen's Green), ☏ 353 1 475 2715, ✉[email protected]. 2-star, many rooms have views onto the Grand Canal. B&B double from €70.
- River House Hotel, 23 - 24 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 (Center of Temple Bar on Eustace St), ☏ 353 1 670 7655, ✉[email protected]. 2-star in the centre of Temple Bar. B&B double from €70.
- Sandymount Hotel (formerly Mount Herbert Hotel), Herbert Rd, Lansdowne Rd, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 614 2000. A three-star hotel in the Sandymount and Ballsbridge area next to AVIVA Stadium. Nice classic building and good size rooms equipped with large bathrooms makes it good value. The bar is great and there is a nice patio area overlooking the hotel's garden. Free Wi-Fi, conference facilities, and the staff are friendly and approachable. B&B double from €100.
- 6 Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, Stillorgan Rd, Blackrock A94 V6K5 (5 km south of city centre, take bus 145 or 46a), ☏ 353 1 200 1800. Upmarket hotel with spa, restaurant, bar, free wifi and free car park. B&B dubbel vanaf € 180.
- Clarence Hotel, 6-8 Wellington Quay. Owned by Bono and The Edge from Irish band U2, buzzing happening sort of place... code for, you may get a lot of noise from Temple Bar, and "cool" means the showers are a tad lukeish. Overall it's a good central 4-star for 5-star prices: you're paying for the rock associations. B&B double €230.
- Waterloo Lodge, 23 Waterloo Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 (2 km south of centre, take Bus 39a), ☏ 353 1 668 5380. 3-star in quiet area. All 20 guest rooms are en-suite and free car parking is available. B&B dubbel € 180.
- Waterloo House, 8-10 Waterloo Rd, Ballsbridge, ☏ 353 1 660 1888. Pleasant B&B in quiet area. No dogs. B&B double €200.
- Aspect Hotel Parkwest, Nangor Road Park D12 F2V4 (in the Park West Business Campus), ☏ 353 1 642 9100, ✉[email protected].
- Premier Suites Dublin Sandyford, The Forum, Ballymoss Road Sandyford Industrial Estate, ☏ 353 1 292 0200, ✉[email protected].
- 7 Maldron Hotel Smithfield, Smithfield Market (Luas Red Line, Smithfield Stop), ☏ 353 1 485 0900, ✉[email protected]. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, tea- and coffee-making equipment, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. 92 rooms including family rooms, sleeping up to 6 people. €79.
Splurge
- InterContinental Dublin, Simmonscourt Rd, Dublin 4 (Ballsbridge 2 km south of centre), ☏ 353 1 665-4000. 5-star, gets great reviews for comfort and service. B&B double €420.
- Hampton Hotel, 29 Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 (2 km south of centre on bus route to Donnybrook), ☏ 353 1 668-0995. Four-star boutique hotel. Original Georgian building with stylish interior design. Downstairs bar is noisy, pick an upper floor for quiet. B&B dubbel € 150.
- Hilton Dublin, Charlemont Place, Dublin 2 (1 km south of centre, take tram to Charlemont), ☏ 353 1 402-9988. Pleasant, modern hotel, clean and quiet. B&B double €300.
- Morrison Hotel, Ormond Quay, Dublin 1 (just north of Liffey near Millennium Bridge), ☏ 353 1 887-2400. Comfortable stylish hotel, central for sights. Part of Hilton chain. B&B double €300.
- Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8, ☏ 353 1 898-2900. Five-star hotel, functional modern building, swish comfy interior and very centrally located. B&B double €350.
- Radisson Blu St Helen's Hotel, Stillorgan Rd, Blackrock (5 km south of city centre in St Helen's Wood), ☏ 353 1 218-6000. 5-star in grand old mansion in southern suburbs, on bus route to centre. B&B double from €300.
- The Morgan, 10 Fleet St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 (off Westmoreland St). Stylish accommodation in standard rooms, suites or penthouse apartments. All characterised by clean, modern design. B&B double from €200.
- The Shelbourne, 27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 663-4500. Five-star hotel overlooking Stephen's Green in the centre of Dublin. Fine old building dating to early 19th century, generally comfortable, but staff sometimes rushed and overloaded. Part of the Marriott chain. B&B double from €750.
- 8 Alex Hotel (O'Callaghan Alexander), 41-47 Fenian St, D02 H678 (between Trinity College and the Twitter Dublin office, near Grafton Street), ☏ 335 1 607 3700.
- Spencer Hotel Dublin City (The Spencer), Excise Walk, IFSC, Dublin 1, ☏ 353 1 4338800. Chic, luxurious five-star hotel in the docklands. The quay outside is busy, rooms at the back are quieter. B & B dubbel vanaf € 160.
- 9 Mont Hotel (O'Callaghan Mont Clare), 1-4 Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 01 6073800, ✉[email protected]. A 4-star, boutique hotel.
- 10 Green Hotel (Stephens Green Hotel), 1-5 Harcourt St, Saint Peter's, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 01 607 3600, ✉[email protected]. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: 12:00. A 4-star, boutique hotel near the St. Stephen's Green park and near to Grafton Street.
- 11 Davenport Hotel (O'Callaghan Davenport), 8-10 Merrion Street Lower, ☏ 353 01 607 3500, ✉[email protected]. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: 12:00. The splendour of Georgian Dublin reimagined with the best of 21st-century facilities.
Lughawe
Dublin Airport is north of the city near the town of Swaarde. Hotels listed here are so close to the airport that you'd travel that way to reach them, even if you weren't flying, and many inter-city buses run via the airport. Those closer to Swords town centre are listed on that page along with other amenities: they're much cheaper than their airport or city centre equivalents.
- Carlton Hotel, Old Airport Rd, Cloghran (500 m south of airport). 4-star hotel with free bus transfer to the airport. Bar-food menu and a restaurant on the top floor. B&B double from €90.
- 12 Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport, Stockhole Lane, Swords, Co. Dublin (At jcn M50 / M1 exit for R139 Malahide, don't take airport off-ramp), ☏ 353 1 871 1000, ✉[email protected]. Convenient three-star hotel with free shuttle bus service to the airport. B&B double €250.
- 13 Holiday Inn Express Dublin Airport, Northwood Park, Santry Demesne, Dublin 9, ☏ 353 1 862-8866. Modern hotel on the road to the airport, adjacent to the Crowne Plaza. Free airport shuttle every 30-60 min, wired internet, good continental buffet breakfast. No gym. Buses 16A/33/41 pass nearby, but it's at least 30 min to city centre. €79.
- Maldron Hotel is within the airport complex, B&B double from €150. Not to be confused with the city centre Maldron Hotel.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport (formerly Great Southern), Dublin lughawe (200 m east of T2), ☏ 353 1 844-6000. Four-star accommodation within the airport complex just minutes from the passenger terminals. B&B double €240.
Bly veilig
Dublin is generally a very safe city during the day by American and European standards but can be an intimidating place on weekend nights. As in most other large cities, a few crimes against the person, such as muggings, unprovoked attacks, and robberies, have been known to occur in Dublin. Treat Dublin as you would other Western cities, and be sensible: never walk in poorly-lit areas at night, especially alone. As Dublin centre is relatively compact, be aware that walking a few blocks can take you into some bad areas. Areas where crimes against foreigners have occurred include Rialto and western parts of the North Circular Road. Be especially vigilant or preferably avoid walking around the city centre altogether after bar closing times on weekends (02:30 - 03:00) when very drunk people looking to take advantage of other drunk people roam the streets and when violent behaviour and crime are most likely to occur. Most homicides in the city are gang related.
Never be afraid to approach Gardaí (police officers) to ask for help or directions – it is their job to help. If you do get into trouble somehow and fear for your safety (which is very rare) and cannot find a Garda officer, head to the nearest establishment such as a bar or shop where you will be safe. Call the emergency services on "999" or 112, free from any phone, and ask for the relevant service. If you have no phone, ask anyone working in a shop or bar to call the police for you, and the employee will gladly assist. Also, most doormen and bouncers in pubs will gladly call the police for you if you explain your situation.
Area information
- Avoid the Boardwalk and Lower Abbey Street as a large number of drug addicts hang around these areas due to nearby drug rehabilitation centres.
- The area around Temple Bar is both an attraction for tourists and for pickpockets. Be aware of your surroundings.
- Most suburbs on all sides of the city are very safe, but there are a few rough areas, mostly on the Northern and Western peripheries of the city, which are seldom visited by tourists but might warrant some caution. Nonetheless, those interested in urban regeneration may find a visit to Ballymun (home to Ireland's most well known tower-blocks as well as Swedish furniture superstore IKEA) and Tallaght (a historic village that was developed into a 70,000-strong residential suburb) of interest.
People
- You will see a wide variety of buskers and street performers, these are normal people just plying their trade; they are usually very helpful for directions and appreciate your donations. (Busking and street performance is an old and vibrant part of Irish culture, and there is nothing unusual or unsavory about a person playing an instrument or performing in a public place even in the small hours of the morning. So approach and appreciate these talented and friendly individuals. Be aware that it is considered rude to photograph a street performer without tipping.)
- If people approach you on the street, they could indeed be people just looking for directions, charity workers looking for donations, or people simply looking for a cigarette lighter. Be aware that Dublin people are usually open and unlike big cities like London or New York, talking to complete strangers is a common and regular occurrence.
- If someone who appears to be drunk, under the influence of drugs or a habitual drug user, approaches you asking if they can talk to you for a moment, it is wise to keep walking (although expect drunk people to talk to you in a pub as it is common). These people may simply ask you for a cigarette or some money for a bus, but be aware that most Dubliners, even if they have no money, would never ask a stranger for money or cigarettes (although asking for a light for a cigarette is common). There are several scams being used on unaware tourists and locals alike so please be careful and use your judgement. If someone comes to you on the street, touches you, and asks you for something, say "no" or "sorry" and walk away. Again, locals will almost never behave like this so avoid people who do.
Traffic
- When driving, leave nothing valuable visible in your car, lock doors while driving through slow traffic in the city. There are plenty of taxis at all hours of the day and night, which are safe and usually friendly.
- Dublin has heavy traffic, and even if several of the locals tend to cross the road without having a green man, it is not recommended to follow this example. Hardly any of the cars slow down in front of zebra-crossings in busy and crowded streets.
- If you rent a bicycle, ensure you rent full safety wear (helmet and lights) failure to do so can (albeit rarely) result in fines. If possible, travel by foot or public transport is best.
- Care should also be used when taking some of the "Nitelink" buses that frequent the city as they, while often safe, have seen their fair share of trouble. Sit downstairs if possible, if only to avoid the more raucous singing, shouting, and post-drinking vomiting.
- Taxis are well regulated in Ireland, but many taxi drivers have been known to take longer routes when tourists are being carried, ask for the quickest route. If staying in a hotel or hostel your host may be able to help you acquire a reputable taxi.
- Be aware when crossing over roads where pedestrians have an official right of way sign, as these are frequently ignored by Dublin motorists particularly taxis, also beware than unlike a lot of European cities, Dublin cyclists will nonchalantly cycle on footpaths. This often happens even when there is also a cycle lane right beside the path, something that, in turn, is frequently ignored by the Gardai.
Hanteer
Medical
You should only go to the hospital if you're too ill to go there, so to speak. For immediate treatment of minor ailments try one of the Walk-in Medical Centres. The most central are at 16 Dame St D02 TD50 (M-F 09:30-18:30, Sa 11:00-17:00, Su 12:00-16:00) and at 71 Middle Abbey St D01 E7K5 (M-F 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-15:00). They're private so an EHIC card won't help. Expect to pay €60 for a consultation, plus the cost of any prescription or other treatment.
Embassies
Argentina, 15 Ailesbury Drive, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 269 1546.
Australië, Level 3 47/49 St Stephen's Green, ☏ 353 1 664 5300, faks: 353 1 664 5384. M-F 08:30-16:30.
Oostenryk, 93 Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 269 4577, ✉[email protected].
België, 1 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 631 5284, faks: 353 1 631 5283, ✉[email protected]. M-F 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-15:00.
Kanada, 7-8 Wilton Terrace, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 234 4000.
Chile, 44 Wellington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 667 5094, faks: 353 1 667 5156, ✉[email protected].
Sjina, 118 Merrion Road, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 219 6651.
Cuba, 32B Westland Square, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 475 2999, ✉[email protected].
Denemarke, 7th Floor, Block E, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 475 6404, faks: 353 1 478 4536. M-Th 09:00-16:30, F 09:00-16:00.
Finland, Russell House, Stokes Place St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 478-1344, faks: 353 1 478-3727, ✉[email protected]. M-F 09:00-12:00 and 13:30-16:00.
Frankryk, 66 Fitzwilliam Lane, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 277 5000, faks: 353 1 277 5004.
Duitsland, 31 Trimleston Avenue, Booterstown, County Dublin, ☏ 353 1 269 3011, faks: 353 1 269 3800. M-Th 08:00-17:00, F 08:00-14:00.
Griekeland, 1 Upper Pembroke Street, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 676 7254, faks: 353 1 661 8892, ✉[email protected].
Hungary, 2 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 661 2902, faks: 353 1 661 2880, ✉[email protected].
Indië, 6 Leeson Park, Dublin 6, ☏ 353 1 497 0843, 353 1 4966792, 353 899858536 (for emergencies).
Israel, Carrisbrook House, 122 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 230 9400, faks: 353 1 230 9446. M-F 10:00-13:00.
Italië, 63-65 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 660 1744.
Japan, 3rd Floor, Nutley Building, Merrion Centre, Nutley Lane, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 202 8300, faks: 353 1 283 8726. M-F 09:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:00.
Mexiko, 19 Raglan Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 667 3105, faks: 353 1 664 1013. M-F 09:00-18:00.
Nederland, 160 Merrion Road, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 269 3444, faks: 353 1 283 9690, ✉[email protected].
Noorweë, 34 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 662 1800, faks: 353 1 678 8796, ✉[email protected].
Pakistan, Ailesbury Villa 1-B, Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 261 3023, faks: 353 1 261 3007, ✉[email protected].
Poland, 5 Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 283 0855, faks: 353 1 269 8309, ✉[email protected].
Portugal, 70 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 669 9100. M-F 09:00-13:00.
Rusland, 184-186 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 14, ☏ 353 1 1492 2048, faks: 353 1 1492 3525, ✉[email protected].
Suid-Afrika, Alexandra House 2nd Floor, Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, ☏ 353 1 661 5590, faks: 353 1 661 5582.
Suid-Korea, 15 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 660 8800.
Spanje, 17A Merlyn Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 269 1649, faks: 353 1 269 1854, ✉[email protected].
Switserland, 6Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 218 6382, faks: 353 1 283 0344, ✉[email protected].
Verenigde Koninkryk, 29 Merrion Road, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 205 3700.
Verenigde State, 42 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, ☏ 353 1 668-8777.
Verbind
As of March 2021, most of the city has 5G from all Irish carriers. Some suburbs have 5G only from Eir, with a 4G signal from Three and Vodafone.
Dublin City Libraries, Ilac Centre, Henry St, Dublin 1. There's free wifi and internet access throughout the network of branch libraries. You'll need to register as a user to access.
Gaan volgende
Almost all of Ireland is within 2-3 hours travel from Dublin, and the transport routes converge on the city. Those listed here are all within two hours and could be done as a day-trip.
- County Dublin
- Dalkey en Killiney — in the south are upmarket neighbourhoods and home to such celebrities as Bono and Enya, among others. A walk up Vico Road to take in the view is a must-do. Killiney Hill is beautiful, offering panoramic views of the surrounding Dublin Mountains. Get here by DART.
- Blackrock of Dun Laoghaire — in the south and accessible by bus or DART, are also worth a visit.
- Howth — a peninsula (14km/9 mi from the city centre) very nice for a scenic seaside walk - the whole tour takes about 2–3 hr. There are boat trips to the island of Ireland's Eye, with gannets, puffins, fulmars, cormorants and a ruined Martello Tower.
- Malahide en Skerries — are all great seaside locations to spend an afternoon. Malahide has a beautiful Castle (including extra doors for the ghost) in a Park and is a nice little village with harbour, beach, estuary and lots of restaurants. You can also take a 20- to 30-minute walk along the coast up to Portmarnock beach (a 5 km long beach).
- County Meath
- Brú Na Bóinne Argeologiese Park — the megalithic tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth are the most important archaeological sites in Ireland and are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The site is 50 km (30 mi) north of Dublin on the banks of the Boyne.
- County Wicklow — Within easy reach to the south of Dublin, is known as 'the garden of Ireland' and has good hill-walking and some of the most spectacular scenery in the country.
- Enniskerry — for the gardens in the Powerscourt Estate and the highest waterfall in Ireland
- Glendalough — for the monastic village, round tower and lakes
- County Kildare — directly west of Dublin and some of Dublin's outer suburbs are here e.g. Naas and Maynooth. The Curragh racecourse is in County Kildare, south west of Dublin, about 50 km (30 mi) from the city. The K Club in Kildare was the venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup in golf.
- County Carlow — Boasts some fine architecture - with its courthouse from the mid-1800s and its Cathedral which was completed in 1833.
- County Laois — Located 1 h southwest of Dublin. The county is dotted with sleepy villages, slow-moving rivers and rolling hills.
- Port Laoise — has a cobbled main street with independent eateries, Georgian architecture and small pubs
- Kilkenny — Ireland's medieval capital, is a bustling heritage city with a thriving arts scene. 1 h 40 min by train from Dublin.
| Routes through Dublin |
 Belfast ← Swaarde ← | N  S | → merges with  |
| merges with ← | N  S | → Bray → Wexford |
| Routes through Dublin |
| EINDE ← | W  E | →  Douglas |
| EINDE ← | W E | → .svg/20px-Flag_of_Wales_(1959–present).svg.png "Wallis"){kind=small} Holyhead |
| EINDE ← | W E | →  Liverpool |