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East & Dublin

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

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

From left to right: Molly Malone Statue, The Merrion Hotel, 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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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...

Chinese New Year Festival

22 Jan 2009 - 30 Jan 2009

From January 22nd to 30th inclusive Chinese Film, Art, Theatre, Literature, Spectacle, Circus and Architecture will feature...

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...

Rugby Six Nations Championship - Ireland v France

07 Feb 2009 - 07 Feb 2009

Ireland will open their 6 Nations campaign against France in front of a home crowd in Croke Park on February 7th. Europe’s six top...

World Cup Qualifier - Rep. of Ireland v Georgia

11 Feb 2009 - 11 Feb 2009

The Republic of Ireland take on Georgia in a crucial World Cup Qualifier in front of a home crowd in Croke Park on Wednesday...

Jameson Dublin International Film Festival

12 Feb 2009 - 22 Feb 2009

The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival is Ireland’s premiere feature film festival and takes place in Dublin over the...

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...

All Ireland Club Championship Finals

17 Mar 2009 - 17 Mar 2009

On St.Patrick's Day Croke Park will play host to the finals of both the Hurling and Football Club Championships. The All Ireland...

DLR Poetry Now 2009 - International Poetry Festival

26 Mar 2009 - 29 Mar 2009

Now in its 14th year, the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Poetry Now Festival 2009 is one of the most prestigious and biggest literary...

World Cup Qualifier - Rep. of Ireland v Bulgaria

28 Mar 2009 - 28 Mar 2009

The Republic of Ireland take on Bulgaria in a crucial World Cup Qualifier in front of a home crowd in Croke Park on Saturday March...

Great Ireland Run 2009

05 Apr 2009 - 05 Apr 2009

Ireland's fastest growing running event the Great Ireland Run returns to the beautiful surroundings of the Phoenix Park in Dublin...

Dublin Handel Festival

13 Apr 2009 - 20 Apr 2009

The Dublin Handel Festival is an annual event that takes place every April to bring to life the connections between Handel and the...

Drogheda Arts Festival

29 Apr 2009 - 04 May 2009

The 4th Annual Drogheda Arts Festival will take place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend in the town of Drogheda, County Louth. The...

Bray Jazz Festival

01 May 2009 - 01 May 2009

Bray Jazz Festival is the leading Irish jazz festival event taking place within the Greater Dublin Area, each year. Now into its...

The 6th International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival

04 May 2009 - 17 May 2009

The Festival returns for its sixth year in what promises to be its most ambitious programme ever - with 35 productions from around...

Dublin City Soul Festival

21 May 2009 - 24 May 2009

Promoting peace, unity & love from Dublin to the World...come and celebrate your soul with us & let the music capture your heart!...

25th Goldsmith International Literary Festival

28 May 2009 - 31 May 2009

This year’s festival will be a celebration of the last 25 years of this event, the third longest literary festival running in this...

Loughcrew Historic Gardens

29 May 2009 - 31 May 2009

History, beauty, fantasy, and atmosphere make Loughcrew a magical experience. In a serene pleasure-garden of vistas and unexpected...

The Docklands Maritime Festival

29 May 2009 - 01 Jun 2009

With a record 70,000 visitors to last year’s Festival, this year’s event has been extended to both sides of the Liffey offering...

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...

Taste of Dublin

11 Jun 2009 - 14 Jun 2009

Taste of Dublin is the capital’s annual outdoor restaurant, food and drink festival. Following sell out events in 2007 and 2008...

The AIB Street Performance World Championship

18 Jun 2009 - 21 Jun 2009

For 3 days in June Merrion Square will be transformed into one of the most exciting venues in the country! Here in Dublin the...

Drogheda Samba Festival

26 Jun 2009 - 28 Jun 2009

Drogheda Annual Samba Festival, is a popular annual event based on the carnival culture of Brazil. Every Summer, performers...

Viking Festival

27 Jun 2009 - 28 Jun 2009

• Farmers/Food Market (12noon-6pm on Essex Street East and Essex Street West). • Celtic/Nordic Mandala (Street Art) • Viking...

Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta

09 Jul 2009 - 12 Jul 2009

Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2009 is Ireland's biggest regatta and every two years attracts over 500 boats to the capital's waters....

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...

Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show 2009

05 Aug 2009 - 09 Aug 2009

The Horse Show is a Dublin institution. A celebration of Ireland's affinity with the horse, from the best show horses to the best...

Dun Laoghaire Festival of World Cultures

28 Aug 2009 - 30 Aug 2009

Indigenous to classical, traditional, folk, eclectic and tribal, the Festival of World Cultures offers a kaleidoscopic programme...

Dublin Fringe Festival

05 Sep 2009 - 20 Sep 2009

Get kidnapped. Be paranoid. Savour unexpected, magic moments! A giant man-filled test tube, pimped-up secret Dublin gardens,...

Bulmers International Comedy Festival

07 Sep 2009 - 27 Sep 2009

The Bulmers International Comedy Festival 2009 will take place in various venues around Dublin for an amazing 20 days in 2009!

All Ireland Senior Football Final 2009

20 Sep 2009 - 20 Sep 2009

The All-Ireland Gaelic Football Final, from Croke Park in Dublin, is the climax of Ireland’s most popular sporting season. On...

Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival

24 Sep 2009 - 11 Oct 2009

The Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival celebrates its 52nd Anniversary this year and promises to exhilarate, challenge and dazzle...

Dublin Culture Night

25 Sep 2009 - 25 Sep 2009

A night of entertainment, discovery and adventure in the city as over 100 arts and cultural organizations open their doors late...

Hallowfest 2009

25 Oct 2009 - 26 Oct 2009

This October Bank Holiday weekend, join us for Hallowfest in the grounds of South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght and...

Lifestyle Sports Adidas Dublin Marathon 2009

26 Oct 2009 - 26 Oct 2009

Internationally renowned as the 'friendly marathon', the Dublin Marathon attracts participants from all over the world to run...

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...

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Deer Park Hotel Golf & Spa - Golf - Midweek - 1 Nighter

Deer Park Hotel Golf & Spa - Golf - Midweek - 1 Nighter

Take a break - stay one night at Deer Park mid week and enjoy a round of golf on any of our courses. Before having a really nice...

Did you know?

The Hill of Tara is one of the most ancient stretches of land in Europe with passage tombs and burial mounds dating back over 4,000 years.