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Getting Around Dublin: Walk, Luas, Bus, DART and Taxi
Dublin’s centre is walkable; Luas, buses and DART cover the rest. A Leap Card simplifies tickets; taxis close late nights; airport links depend on flight time and luggage. You rarely need a hire car for a city break.
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Where to Stay in Dublin: City Centre, Temple Bar and Beyond
Neighbourhood first, hotel second. City centre and Capel/Parnell keep most short breaks walkable; Temple Bar is lively and loud; Docklands, Smithfield, Ballsbridge and Ranelagh suit different budgets and moods.
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Best Things to Do in Dublin: Trinity, Guinness, Parks and Coast
Dublin rewards a shortlist, not a fifty-item dump. Trinity, Guinness, Kilmainham, EPIC, the parks and an honest Temple Bar evening cover most first trips — with coast options when you have the days.
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How Many Days Do You Need in Dublin? 2–3 Nights for the Core City
Trip length is the first planning question after flights. For most visitors, two to three nights covers Dublin’s core without rushing. One day works as a skim; longer stays open the coast and a slower food-and-pub pace.
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Is Dublin Safe for Tourists? Yes — With Normal City Sense
First-timers still ask whether Dublin is safe. Short answer: yes for visitors who use ordinary big-city sense. The tourist loop is busy and familiar; nightlife districts need the same bag-watch you would use anywhere. Here’s a straight Dublin-first take.
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Why is Dublin so Expensive?
Dublin boasts a rich history, thriving businesses, and a lively culture. But it comes at a high cost. A recent ECA International survey ranked...
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Top Budget-Friendly Places to Shop in Dublin: A Complete Guide
Dublin is a vibrant city with a rich blend of history, culture, and modern charm. From bustling markets to chic boutiques, there are endless...
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Ireland’s top New Year’s resolutions for 2025 revealed
FruitySlots.com survey also reveals the top resolutions Ireland are set to break As the year draws to a close, many of us will be looking...
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A Festive Dream: Flowerpop & Tanqueray No. TEN’s Magical Christmas Tour
The Flowerpop.ie and Tanqueray No. TEN festive tour swept through Limerick, Belfast, Cork, and Dublin, leaving behind a trail of creativity, laughter, and perfectly...
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Top Influencers Making Waves in Belfast
In the vibrant city of Belfast, several personalities are going above and beyond to shape trends, create compelling content, and foster a connected community....
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Coca-Cola unveils the very first Coca-Cola Real Magic Christmas Experience
The event will be a Christmas experience like no other, taking place in Dublin from the 8th to the 10th of December, and Belfast...
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Leaves, cliffs and sea air: 7 of the best autumn walks in Dublin
Sea air, golden leaves and not a gym membership in sight. Here are seven of the best autumn walks in Dublin, with distances, opening hours and how to get there.
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Christy Moore’s notebooks, setlists and 188 songs go on show in Dublin: here’s how to visit
Lyric notebooks, setlists, letters and 188 songs recorded just for the archive. ITMA's new exhibition, *Christy Moore: How Do Songs Live?*, opens to the public on Merrion Square on Monday 12 October.
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26 new social homes open in Dublin 4, but the Glass Bottle “affordable” homes row rumbles on
New residents have moved into 26 social homes on York Road. A short distance away, at the huge Irish Glass Bottle site, councillors say a promise of affordable homes to buy is being rewritten.
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Sunday stalls, late Thursdays and a vape ban: Dublin’s street trading shake-up explained
Dublin City Council wants to rewrite its street trading rules for the first time since 2013. Think longer hours, new pitches, a smaller Moore Street layout and a ban on stalls selling alcohol and vapes. Here's what's on the table and how you can have your say.
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The Academic to play NYE Countdown Concert Matinee at Dublin Castle
The Academic will play New Year’s Festival Dublin’s Countdown Concert Matinee at Dublin Castle at 4pm on New Year’s Eve, with special guests THEATRE, KK Lewis and DJ Shelly Gray – and tickets go on sale Wednesday 14 October at 10am.