Dublin airport is 7 miles north of the city, there is only 1 terminal. There are several airport hotels near to Dublin Airport, to check rates or make hotel reservations for Dublin Airport Hotels click on any name. discounted room rates Cityotels have special internet rates available for certain hotels and dates, if the hotel participates in this scheme it will be ticked under deal
Airport shuttles There is a taxi stand outside the arrivals area. There is also an Airlink express bus service to the city centre that operates 6 AM -11:30 PM with departures every 20-30 minutes. The cost is minimal
Travel Information How to get around: Buses are the main form of public transportation, but service can be unreliable. Dublin Bus operates Mon-Sat 6 AM - 11 PM and Sun. 10 AM - 11:30 PM. (exact fare needed) 873-4222. Schedules and prepaid tickets are available at Dublin Bus office and some news stands. Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) is a light rail service running from Howth in the north to Bray in the south. Trains run every 15 minutes - every 5 minutes during rush hour. Taxis are in short supply, especially at night. Taxi stands can be found outside hotels, train and bus stations Rail Service: There are two mainline rail stations in Dublin. For rail information call Irish Rail at 836 6222. Ferries from the United Kingdom sail into the ports of Dublin and Dan Langhaire ( 9 miles south of the city) | for selected hotels in the City click here to find all Dublin hotels use the above search box |
Dublin City Information Dublin is unique among the capital cities of Europe. It is on the sea with a bay of harbors and swimming areas; it lies nestled among hills and mountains; and it contains Phoenix Park, the largest park on the European continent. Dublin’s streets have been described as bustling and lively. They have also been called congested. As all of these descriptions are accurate, the excitement of the city can best be enjoyed by moving from point to point via the comfort and convenience of local bus and rail service. Within half an hour of Dublin’s city center there are mountain walks, historic homes and gardens, sandy beaches and fishing villages. Within Dublin are countless places of interest to explore. It is a city steeped in history and tradition, but it is also youthful. Of the one and a half million people in greater Dublin, about half are under 25. It is a city that welcomes visitors of all ages. Activities for the family include enjoyment of the nature preserve, the grazing deer, the 700 animal zoo, and the well tended, formal gardens of Phoenix Park. There is a hands-on center where children can design and produce pottery pieces. Other family possibilities are horseback riding, sailing and the thrill of the interactive Dublin Viking adventure that recreates the sights, sounds and smells of Dublin as it was 1000 years ago. Dublin began as a Viking trading post called Dubh Linn (Dark Pool), which soon merged with a Celtic settlement called Baile Átha Cliath (Town of the Hurdle Ford) – still the Gaelic name for the city. Because most of the early city was built of wood, only the two cathedrals, part of the castle and several churches have survived from before the seventeenth century. Much of the “newer” construction is from the Georgian period of the eighteenth century. Recent modernization has worked in harmony with the beauty and grandeur of the past. Fine museums and art galleries recall Dublin’s long and colorful history, while the pubs and cafes buzz with traditional Irish entertainment. Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral are all at the top of almost every visitor’s list. Dublin’s many other attractions range from sea world, museums and art galleries to the prestigious Guiness Brewery and the Temple Bar, which is the center of restaurants and nightlife. Dublin is Europe's leading center for computer software, with more than 100 international companies and a growing home market. It is also a thriving center for culture and is home to the great literary tradition of Shaw, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett. It is the source of musical talent in groups ranging from the Dubliners and the Chieftains to U2. Street-side cafes and pubs are alive with animated conversations, and visitors can easily find themselves included in the discussions of sports, music, politics, and literature. for more information on dublin see our travelguide link National Holidays: Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Mar. 17 St. Patrick’s Day Good Friday and Easter Monday (dates vary each year - Mar. or April) 1st Mon. of May May Day holiday Whit Monday (late May or early June) 1st Mon. of August August holiday Last Mon. of Oct. October holiday Dec. 25 Christmas day Dec. 26 St. Stephen’s day Public rest rooms: In short supply except in pubs and large department stores: Signs may be in Irish: women = mna men = fir. |  Dublin | | | Dublin Information |
|
