Dublin Travel Blog

Malahide Castle which dates back to 1185 is due for further renovations and will be closed to the public in August of this year. So if you would like to experience one of Ireland’s oldest castles before it changes forever, it is a good idea to visit it now. Malahide Castle The renovations that...

O'Connell bridge Dublin Couchsurfing is a vast online community of travellers and also people who are willing to host others. You can find people who will offer you their sofa or spare room to sleep in for free, you can meet up for a drink, get a guided tour and much much more. Often for the solo...

Enjoy a diverse selection of events for free next week. So if you planning to visit Dublin what not take advantage of some free star gazing, scuba diving, live perfomances or movies on offer. Friday 21st Jan Time: 19:00 Event: Jugend Musiziert Concert Venue: St. Finian Church – Lutheran Church...

Fireworks in Dublin Solas, Festival of Light Date: Thursday 30th December Venue: Dublin Castle Time: 4.30pm Cost: Free This is the first event and will launch the 3 day festival. Dublin Castle is the location for this spectacle of light and illumination. This is a family friendly event which is open...

Christmas in Dublin Do you have a house full of restless kids this Christmas or need some ideas to keep the whole family entertained? Here are some family friendly activities in Dublin to keep both Grandma smiling and the little ones laughing. Dublin zoo Located in Phoenix Park, this is one of Ireland’s...

Thanks to these recessionary times many bars around Dublin are offering some great deals for Christmas nights out. Here are some suggestions on where to go to find a pint, cocktail or choice of tipple on the cheap. Galway Hooker beer Dicey Rileys This establishment has one of the biggest beer gardens...

Snow in Dalkey - Image by John Covney Photos According to Met Éireann the Irish Meteorological Service, winter has arrived early with severe frosts and snow showers across Dublin. Lowest temperatures are expected to reach -4 degrees centigrade and freezing fog is due tomorrow. Snow has disrupted road,...

Christmas Shopping in Dublin It is that time of year when the carol singers, charity collectors, Christmas trees and of course, the shoppers, begin to appear on the streets of Dublin. So to guide you through the Christmas shopping options in the city, here are some helpful ideas to get all your gifts...

Smithfield Horse market takes place on the last Sunday of every month. So on 31st October get down early to experience it in full swing. Smithfield Horse Market

Irish contemporary artist Fergal McCarthy’s visionary new project LiffeyTown will have its world premiere at this year’s Festival. A public art installation of floating red and green houses, LiffeyTown will be moored on the River Liffey for the duration of the Festival. Do the houses mirror the...