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Hip shops, cool pubs and stacks of history make Dublin a top city break destination

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With its mix of urban cool, lush parkland, sweeping coastline and hip designer boutiques, Dublin, County Dublin, pulsates with energy while still retaining a warm, laid-back atmosphere. 

Dublin is nestled on the East Coast of Ireland and offers all you could want from a city break with history, culture and more pubs than you’ll know what to do with.

Thankfully, seeing all of Dublin’s sights doesn’t have to cost the earth, either, as you can save money at over 30 attractions around the city by purchasing your Dublin Pass before you go.  

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Olympia Theatre

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

At more than 130 years old, the Olympia Theatre is the oldest theatre in Dublin. A Theatre Company, while still maintaining its...

Porterhouse

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

The Porterhouse has great atmospheres, beautiful settings, scrumptious food, funky music, gorgeous people and pretty fantastic...

Turk's Head

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

The Turks Head is a Cafe Bar open late every night, with great DJ's playing hip sounds. Belly dancing at 22.30 every Tuesday...

Whelan's

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Over the years many famous names and faces have performed on its stage, often inspired by memorable and still-talked-about shows...

THE FITZSIMONS HOTEL

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Boutique hotel situated on banks of River Liffey in heart of Temple Bar. Its location offers visitor access to this vibrant,...

Ha'Penny Bridge Inn

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

The famous Dublin landmark, the Ha'penny pedestrian bridge, is a few doors down the quay from the pub that bears its name. The...

The Globe Bar & Cafe

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

FREE SURFING AT THE GLOBE FOR A LIMITED TIME!! As one of Dublin’s premiere Wi-Fi hotspots, The Globe, in partnership with BitBuzz,...

The International Bar

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

This pub is a time capsule of the 19th century, which is not surprising since the pub has been owned and operated by the same...

Hughes

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Hughes is a market pub and has been so for over a century, but the pub has to come to the fore in recent years for the range and...

Traffic

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

This supertrendy bar is conveniently located, and becomes a club after 10pm. They have an excellent rotating list of electro,...

Merry Ploughboy Pub

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

This is the only pub and Irish music night in Dublin that is completely owned and run by traditional musicians, guaranteeing a...

The O Connor Clan

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

The O Connor Clan at the Cassidy's, Westmoreland St.

Songs of Praise

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Songs of Praise at the The Village.

Que Pezon!

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Que Pezon! at the The Mezz.

Sunday Afternoon Jazz with Zrazy

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Sunday Afternoon Jazz with Zrazy at the The George.

Coppers Live

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Coppers Live at the Copper Face Jacks.

DIT Grad Ball - Applied Arts

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

DIT Grad Ball - Applied Arts at the Crown Plaza Hotel Northwood.

Sundays @ Noon Concert Series

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Sundays @ Noon Concert Series at the Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery.

Live Trad Session

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Live Trad Session at the Porterhouse, Temple Bar.

Kris Finnerty

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Kris Finnerty at the Cassidy's, Westmoreland St.

Traditional Music Seisiún

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Traditional Music Seisiún at the Hughes, Dublin.

Motorhead

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Motorhead at the Olympia Theatre.

Live Trad Session

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Live Trad Session at the The Belfry.

MacTurcaills Backroom

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

MacTurcaills Backroom at the MacTurcaill's.

The Drones

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

The Drones at the Whelan's.

Live Trad Session

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Live Trad Session at the Porterhouse, Temple Bar.

Live Trad Session

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Live Trad Session at the Boar's Head.

Ringside Karaoke Club

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Ringside Karaoke Club at the Ringside Club.

Trad Session

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Trad Session at the Fitzsimons, Temple Bar.

Live and Direct

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Live and Direct at the Thomas House.

Ceol agus Craic

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

Ceol agus Craic at the Village Inn, Inchicore.

National Concert Hall

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Based in Dublin’s city centre, the National Concert Hall is rated by performing artists as one of the finest in Europe. Since its...

The Sugar Club

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

The Sugar Club plays host to an eclectic choice of excellent live music ranging from Indie Rock, Jazz, Funk, Ska, Blues and Latin...

Vicar Street

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Vicar Street is one of Dublin newest venues, situated in Thomas Street, opposite the church. Vicar Street can cater for 700 seated...

Upbeat Generation

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Upbeat Generation at the The Mezz.

Take Your Seat this November!

09 Nov 2009 - 14 Nov 2009

TAKE YOUR SEAT - MONDAY NOVEMBER 9TH – SATURDAY 14TH 2009 Great ticket deals in over 30 venues across the country. Register and be...

THE CLEAN HOUSE by Sarah Ruhl

09 Nov 2009 - 21 Nov 2009

THE CLEAN HOUSE by Sarah Ruhl at the The New Theatre.

Live Trad Session

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Live Trad Session at the Porterhouse, Temple Bar.

Knives in Hens

09 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009

Knives in Hens at the Smock Alley.

Darko Sessions

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Darko Sessions at the Bia Bar.

Future Islands

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Future Islands at the Upstairs at Whelan's.

Thin Lizzy

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Thin Lizzy at the Olympia Theatre.

Gift Grub Live

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Gift Grub Live at the Vicar St.

The Dublin Comedy Improv

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

The Dublin Comedy Improv at the International Bar, Dublin.

Acoustic Sessions with Dave Garland

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Acoustic Sessions with Dave Garland at the Bia Bar.

Folk Sessions

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Folk Sessions at the McGrattan's Cafe Bar.

Salsa Classes

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Salsa Classes at the Wynn's Hotel, Dublin.

Traditional Music Seisiún

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Traditional Music Seisiún at the Hughes, Dublin.

London Symphony Orchestra

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

London Symphony Orchestra at the National Concert Hall.

The Apollo Sessions

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

The Apollo Sessions at the Bleeding Horse.

Trad Session

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Trad Session at the Fitzsimons, Temple Bar.

The Helix

10 Nov 2009 - 27 Nov 2009

The Helix comprises three different auditoria, Mahony Hall, The Theatre and The Space, alongside a visual art gallery and these...

Alex Mathias Trio

10 Nov 2009 - 10 Nov 2009

Alex Mathias Trio at the International Bar, Dublin.

IFI French Film Festival

10 Nov 2009 - 19 Nov 2009

The IFI’s much-loved French Film Festival returns with a bumper crop of new francophone films that demonstrate the depth and...

Salsa Classes

10 Nov 2009 - 10 Nov 2009

Salsa Classes at the Turk's Head.

Will Young

10 Nov 2009 - 10 Nov 2009

Will Young at the Olympia Theatre.

Jazz at the VAT House

10 Nov 2009 - 10 Nov 2009

Jazz at the VAT House at the Vat House.

Jazz Night

10 Nov 2009 - 10 Nov 2009

Jazz Night at the Bloom's Hotel.

Traditional Music Seisiún

10 Nov 2009 - 10 Nov 2009

Traditional Music Seisiún at the Hughes, Dublin.

Trad Session

10 Nov 2009 - 10 Nov 2009

Trad Session at the Fitzsimons, Temple Bar.

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Dublin was originally called Dubh Linn meaning Black Pool. The original pool is the oldest known in Northern Europe and now forms the centerpiece of the penguin enclosure in Dublin Zoo.