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East & Dublin

Feast your senses on bewitching scenery, fantastic city life, sensational sporting events and compelling historical sights

The Merrion Hotel
Molly Malone Statue
Christchurch Cathedral
Japanese Gardens, Kildare

From left to right: The Merrion Hotel, Molly Malone Statue, Christchurch Cathedral, Japanese Gardens, Kildare

The Republic’s capital city lies at the heart of a region that enchants the visitor with a selection of fascinating historical monuments, beautiful natural scenery, thrilling sporting events, and unspoiled lakes, rivers and stretches of coastline. 

Dublin is usually the first port of call for visitors and this energetic, youthful city pulsates with a compelling mix of history, culture, hip bars and pubs, elegant architecture, great shopping and some of the country’s most sophisticated restaurants. Cosmopolitan and diverse, Dublin is now one of Europe’s top urban hotspots. 

Beyond Dublin, the East of Ireland tells a different story with the counties of Cavan, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Offaly, Meath, Monaghan, Westmeath and Wicklow offering a contrasting slice of life. This region is famed for its rich natural charms, ancient sites of Newgrange and Clonmacnoise, top golfing and world-renowned horseracing. The county of Kildare, in particular, is home to some of the world’s finest thoroughbreds and the 2006 Ryder Cup.

But what really defines the East is the unspoiled countryside. With glistening lakes, tranquil rivers, authentic rural life, scenic pastureland, rolling hills and forest parks, this area is a haven for outdoors enthusiasts with cycling, watersports, walking, angling, golfing, horseriding and cruising all in plentiful supply.

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Christmas in Temple Bar

27 Nov 2008 - 24 Dec 2008

The FREE programme of cultural events includes street performances, children’s workshops, carols singing, a Christmas themed...

Annual Patrick Kavanagh Weekend

28 Nov 2008 - 30 Nov 2008

This event celebrates the life and work of Inniskeens most illustrious son and attracts visitors form all over Ireland and...

12 Days Of Christmas Market At Docklands

12 Dec 2008 - 23 Dec 2008

Now in its fourth year, this charming event offers visitors a magical festival experience in a unique waterside village setting...

Temple Bar Trad Festival

28 Jan 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Temple Bar Trad is Dublin's premier celebration of traditional Irish music and culture. For five days and nights, Temple Bar in...

St. Patrick's Festival

12 Mar 2009 - 17 Mar 2009

Thursday 12th March Opening Ceremony Event Please visit www.stpatricksfestival.ie for further programme announcements Friday 13th...

Flora's Women's Mini Marathon 2009

01 Jun 2009 - 01 Jun 2009

The Flora Women's Mini Marathon is the biggest all women's event of its kind in the world. It has grown steadily in numbers since...

Bloomsday 2009

10 Jun 2009 - 16 Jun 2009

BLOOMSDAY marks the day in 1904 on which all the action of James Joyce’s novel Ulysses takes place. It is celebrated every year on...

Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta

09 Jul 2009 - 12 Jul 2009

This is a bi-annual sailing event that has fast become one of the largest sailing events on the island of Ireland in only its...

Kingspan Muckno Mania Festival

17 Jul 2009 - 19 Jul 2009

The Muckno Mania Festival is a weekend event staged in Castleblayney during July each year. It is a family orientated Festival...

 

 

 

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Enjoy a weekend stay in Roganstown Golf and Country Club just 4 miles from Dublin airport in the heart of the countryside. Your 2...

Castle Arch Hotel - Midweek & Weekend Special

 

Midweek & Weekend Special 2 Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast & 1 Evening Meal

Merrion Hall - 2 nights accommodation and tickets for the Dublin City tour

 

Why not enjoy a luxury break in Dublin city in the elegant and comfortable surroundings of the renowned Merrion Hall? Two nights...

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Treat yourself to a mid-week get-away to the Hunting Lodge at Castle Leslie Estate. Avail of our special offer of two nights...

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Enjoy a wonderful break away at the new 4 Star Ashbourne Marriott Hotel. Ideally located only a minutes away from Dublin city...

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