Dublin City

Dublin City

Designated a UNESCO City of Literature, Dublin City also boasts hip shops, cool pubs and stacks of history making this a top city break destination.

St Patrick's Parade
Dundrum Shopping Centre
Pub life in Dublin City
Open-top bus tour

From left to right: St Patrick's Parade, Dundrum Shopping Centre, Pub life in Dublin City, Open-top bus tour

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

One of Europe’s most thrilling capitals, it offers all you could want for a city break with history, culture and more pubs than you’ll know what to do with.

As a UNESCO City of Literature, you can immerse yourself in Dublin’s rich literary traditions.  Follow in the footsteps of James Joyce, visit the Book of Kells or even take in a literary pub crawl.”

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. Just check out www.dublinpass.com.

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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...

AIB GAA Club Championship Finals

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

AIB GAA Club Championship Finals take place on St. Patrick's Day each year in the GAA's national stadium, Croke Park. Both Gaelic...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

 

 

 

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Did you know?

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 at Dublin Zoo.