Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland.

• When Irish republicans were at war over British rule, they fought in Stephen’s Green but ceased fire once a day so the groundsman could feed the ducks!
• In Ireland’s days of hardship, a census showed that over 800 people lived in just 15 houses. Crazy!
• Ireland was part of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1922.
• Dublin Castle was the centre of British rule for over 700 years.
• Trinity College is Ireland’s oldest university, founded in 1592.

Dublin can trace its origin back more than 1,000 years. A settlement was established in the area by the Gaels during or before the 7th century.

• The Irish government recognised 988 as the year in which the city was settled and that this first settlement would later become the city of Dublin.
• Dublin celebrated its ‘official’ millennium in 1988.

There’s no shortage of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, ranging from luxury 5* hotels to budget 2* starting from £49 to £149 a night, Airbnb, hostels or camping. I stayed in an Airbnb just outside of the city centre for £50, split between 5 of us was only £10 a night for an entire private house to ourselves. I stayed at the Riu Plaza The Gresham a 4 star hotel.

The traditional dishes are meaty and heavy, so you have stews, a lot of potatoes, fish & chips, and pies. There’s plenty of world cuisine and a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Veggies and vegans will be well fed, too. The Bunsen and Boojum chains are great for cheap burgers and burritos.

Tip: Brunch in Dublin is a big deal and very affordable. Usually, there’s a separate menu and dishes can be half the price of those on the dinner menu. Eat your big meals in the daytime and then just cheap snacky things in the evenings

Dublin is easy explored by foot with most of the attractions within 30-40 minutes of each other. However, it can be quite convenient to use public transportation, especially if you’re heading out of the city centre.

• Bus, you need to pay cash or a Leap Card. TFI Leap Visitor Card: Buy a Leap Visitor Card for 1, 3, or 7 days to get unlimited use on buses, trams (Luas), and trains (DART). They cost €8, €16, and €32, respectively for the different durations.TFI Leap Card: You can also buy a regular Leap Card for €5 (refundable deposit) + €5 minimum top-off and add to it as you need.
• Car,
• Taxi,
• Train,
• Uber, 
• Walking,

Tip: Get the 48 hour pass for €20 which includes your journey from the airport. 

Aircoach, Dublin Express, 700 and 747 buses run frequently to the city centre and the airport, taking 30 minutes and costing €8 each way. Dublin express is generally cheaper, ircoach providers more options for getting to other parts of Ireland. Roundtrip fares on Aircoach are cheaper than one-way fares.

• Fly, I flew in from Bristol, which took around 1hr 30 min.
• Ferry,
• Taxi, cost between €25 – €35 and take around 25 minutes.
• Uber

• Brunch in Dublin is a big deal and very affordable. Usually, there’s a separate menu and dishes can be half the price of those on the dinner menu. Eat your big meals in the daytime and then just cheap snacky things in the evenings. Using pub lunch menus for your main meal will save you a fortune.
• Get the 48 hour bus pass for €20 which includes your journey from the airport.
• Taxi, numbers: