Dublin

County Dublin is big on beautiful sights and spectacular scenery

Dundrum Town Centre
The Dun Laoghaire Regatta
James Joyce Museum in Sandycove
Dublin Bay

From left to right: Dundrum Town Centre, The Dun Laoghaire Regatta, James Joyce Museum in Sandycove, Dublin Bay

While  Dublin City gets all the attention, Dublin County is a brilliant spot that seduces you into submission with beautiful stretches of sea, atmospheric pubs, a shed load of activities and top cultural attractions. 

Both Howth Head and Dun Laoghaire command spectacular sweeping views out over Dublin Bay, and if you climb Killiney Hill along the south Dublin coast you’ll be rewarded with one of the most incredible panoramas in the whole county. 

The coastline is studded with pretty villages from the southern spots of Dalkey, Glasthule, Dun Laoghaire, Blackrock and Sandymount to the northern villages of Clontarf, Howth, Malahide and Portmarnock, and you’ll be spoiled for choice with restaurants, shops, country houses and top outdoors activities. 

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6 Nations Rugby Ireland v Scotland

10 Mar 2012 - 10 Mar 2012

Ireland play Scotland in the penultimate match of the 6 nations rugby tournament. These matches always create a special atmosphere...

St. Patrick's Festival

16 Mar 2012 - 19 Mar 2012

St. Patrick's Festival, Dublin is Ireland's leading multi-disciplinary arts festival which takes place annually over a 4 to 5 day...

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17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

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AIB GAA Club Championship Finals

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

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Dublin One City, One Book 2012

28 Mar 2012 - 30 Apr 2012

Dublin: One City, One Book 2012 will celebrate a truly Dublin book – 'Dubliners' by James Joyce. This collection of stories will...

Wee Adventure Film Festival

30 Mar 2012 - 30 Mar 2012

The Wee Adventure Film Festival is the home of short films with a sense of adventure. WAFF.ie is Ireland's longest running annual...

Round 4 Dublin Blitz

01 Apr 2012 - 01 Apr 2012

The second edition of the nationwide Biking Blitz Series kicks off on the 19th February in Ballinastoe Woods, in Roundwood County...

Great Ireland Run

15 Apr 2012 - 15 Apr 2012

The Great Ireland Run is Ireland's biggest mixed 10km run and takes place on a loop course through the beautiful Phoenix Park in...

Franco-Irish Literary Festival

20 Apr 2012 - 22 Apr 2012

This year the festival will host Irish and French writers and also one from Quebec in Canada, Germany and Northern Ireland. These...

Dublin Bay Prawn Festival

27 Apr 2012 - 29 Apr 2012

A celebration of the Dublin Bay prawn, a festival where an amazing array of food and fun awaits you. Award winning restaurants,...

The Craic Mad Mad Assault Course

28 Apr 2012 - 28 Apr 2012

The Craic Mad Mad Assault Course consists of a long 10km course and a 5.6km course to cover all levels of fitness. Some of the...

9th International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival

07 May 2012 - 20 May 2012

The International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival is a unique annual theatre festival celebrating the contribution of gay artists to...

Dublin Dance Festival

11 May 2012 - 26 May 2012

Dublin Dance Festival is Ireland's premier dance event celebrating the best contemporary dance the world has to offer. You can...

Skerries Traditional Music Weekend

18 May 2012 - 20 May 2012

The 11th annual Skerries Traditional Music Weekend promises another great festival with top-class musicians, singers and dancers...

Rising Stars

24 May 2012 - 27 May 2012

From the 24th to 27th of May 2012, Dublin City will be alive with excitement as we celebrate the 6th annual Dublin City Soul...

Dublin City Soul Festival - a Celebration of Peace, Unity and Love!

24 May 2012 - 27 May 2012

Dublin City Soul Festival is a celebration of peace, unity and love so 'Experience the feeling'! This unique four day festival is...

Bloom

31 May 2012 - 04 Jun 2012

Bloom will feature spectacular show gardens; over 50 floral displays; the Bord Bia Food Village showcasing the best of the Irish...

Flora's Women's Mini Marathon

04 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012

This is the 30th running of the Women's Mini Marathon in Dublin. The event has promoted healthy activity for women of all...

Dublin Writers Festival

04 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012

Dublin Writers Festival, Ireland's premier literary event, gathers the finest writers in the world to debate, provoke, delight and...

Ruaille Buaille! Lucan Children's Music Festival

05 Jun 2012 - 09 Jun 2012

Ruaille Buaille Lucan Children's Music Festival is delighted to welcome back the Irish Chamber Orchestra for 2012 as well as a...

Olympic Torch visits Dublin

06 Jun 2012 - 06 Jun 2012

The organisers of this summer's Olympics in London have confirmed that Dublin will be part of the Olympic Torch relay. The torch...

Taste of Dublin

14 Jun 2012 - 17 Jun 2012

Taste of Dublin sponsored by Superquinn is back for its 7th year in the stunning location of the Dublin's Iveagh Gardens....

Docklands Fun Run - 8KM

19 Jun 2012 - 19 Jun 2012

The 8km Fun Run will Start /Finish in the Grand Canal Dock. The Race is held on a flat course, on closed roads, on a circular...

Dublin 8K Pride Run

22 Jun 2012 - 22 Jun 2012

Dublin Front Runners Frontrunners Athletic Club (DFR) will launch the inaugural Dublin 8km Pride Run in June 2012 as part of the...

Dublin Bay 2012 - ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship

12 Jul 2012 - 21 Jul 2012

Over the years the ISAF Youth Worlds has been to Denmark, Brazil, Turkey and Croatia to name a few. For its 42nd Edition the next...

Leinster GAA Hurling Championship Final

15 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2012

Leinster GAA Hurling Championship Final is an integral part of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship with the winners of...

Leinster GAA Football Championship Final

22 Jul 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

The Leinster GAA Football Championship Final sees the two finalists, who have qualified through a straight knock-out system, do...

Sandymount Beach Tag Festival

28 Jul 2012 - 28 Jul 2012

2012 will be the 4th time ITRA has run a Beach Tag tournament in Sandymount and each year it growing bigger and becoming more...

Dublin Horse Show

15 Aug 2012 - 19 Aug 2012

The Dublin Horse Show is an institution not to be missed! It is a celebration of Ireland's affinity with the horse, with the best...

Phoenix Park Motor Races

18 Aug 2012 - 19 Aug 2012

The Phoenix Park Motor Races is a festival of motorsport, celebrating the 110th anniversary of the first motor race in the Phoenix...

The Tall Ships Races 2012 - Dublin

23 Aug 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

Dublin, as the final host port for the Tall Ships Races in 2012, will see up to 100 Tall Ships visit for a 4 day festival...

GAA Hurling All-Ireland Final

09 Sep 2012 - 09 Sep 2012

The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final is one of the biggest days in the Irish sporting calendar and is staged in...

GAA Football All-Ireland Final

23 Sep 2012 - 23 Sep 2012

The GAA Football All-Ireland Championship Final is without doubt the biggest occasion on the GAA football calendar as two teams go...

Hallowfest

24 Oct 2012 - 31 Oct 2012

Hallowfest 2012 has lots of family events which include spooky walks & bonfires. South Dublin Libraries host lots of spooky fun...

National Lottery Dublin Marathon 2012

29 Oct 2012 - 29 Oct 2012

This is the 33nd year of the National Lottery Dublin Marathon, which is run through the historic Georgian streets of Dublin,...

Dublin Toy and Train Fair

11 Nov 2012 - 11 Nov 2012

International Toy Fairs for children as well as adults

Dublin Book Festival

16 Nov 2012 - 18 Nov 2012

The best of contemporary Irish publishing and writing in a warm and welcome environment. Showcasing Irish writers and publishers...

Leopardstown Christmas Horse Racing Festival

26 Dec 2012 - 29 Dec 2012

When it's time to break free from the stresses of Christmas, the Leopardstown Christmas Festival offers an exhilarating day out...

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The southern suburb of Dun Laoghaire was established by King Laoire in 480AD. Laoire’s fort lasted right up to the 1803 when it was demolished to make way for a Martello Tower, which was built to protect against a possible Napoleonic invasion. The Martello Tower still stands and is now the James Joyce Museum.