Where to see the Christmas Lights in Dublin
There are few things more endearing in a city that you call home than seeing them lit by the annual Christmas lights. Dublin is most certainly no exception. It’s principal shopping streets spring to life with millions of colourful bulbs. Their sparkle bring the warmth of the season on the coldest of December days. The […]
Festive Things to do for Christmas in Dublin in 2021 (after latest government restrictions)
While Dublin might not be the first city that comes to mind for a Christmas break it is not without its merits. It has been working year by year to become a more magical place come yuletide. While 2020 causing a step back to be taken (for everything not just Christmas celebrations), the outlook for 2021 looks a lot better. […]
Experience Cultural Dublin – The Temple Bar Street Art Tour
Temple bar is well known for many things. The centre of Dublin’s nightlife, and world famous for it. A cultural centre for Dublin’s citizens. But rarely is it known for its street art. Which is a shame as within this small area there is a thriving scene, and an excellent Temple Bar Street Art Tour […]
16 of the Best sandwiches in Dublin for your next awesome lunch
Irish sandwiches have come a long way over the years. Gone are the days when a toasted special in a pub, or a chicken fillet roll from Centra were the highlight of this culinary niche. Not to knock either but things have moved on. The sandwich sector has seen a major resurgence of late, and […]
21 Awesome Ideas to Staycation Ireland in 2021. (Again)!
2020 was billed as the year of the staycation. Yet here we are a year on in Ireland in the never-ending lockdown, and one can assume that the best for 2021 might well be a staycation. With Covid-19 bringing world travel to its knees, we are going to have to think once more inside the […]
Guinness Factory Tour – Enjoying the Perfect Pint in Dublin
Can you really visit Ireland without doing a Guinness Factory tour in Dublin? As an avid beer drinker, and lover of the delightfully dark stout, I knew I had to visit during my trip to Ireland in 2018. Most people either love or hate Guinness. The dark, heavy stout isn’t for everyone. But as someone […]
Poolbeg Lighthouse Walk – One of the hidden gems of Dublin
Ask Dubliners what walk defines what it is to live in Dublin city, and many will mention the Poolbeg Lighthouse Walk. Known by some as the Great South Wall Walk it’s great by name and by nature. It’s close to the city centre, yet takes you past beaches, a nature park, one of Dublin’s most […]
Top 35 Best Hikes and Walks in Dublin (new walks for 2021)
With life very much slowing of late, to a walking pace in fact, it’s given time to reflect on the city that I live in. Some might say our home city has become a trap, however I look more on this time as an opportunity. My daily exercise has become my highlight. There is no […]
10 Great Reasons to Visit Malahide Castle
Malahide Castle Dublin is 800 years of Irish history in one building. This magnificent Irish castle has hosted the Talbot Family for much of that time, an unusual fact otherwise unheard of in the country. As it stands today, the castle is a great example of Gothic revival architecture. It’s unique style and circumstances in […]
Should you visit the hidden Drimnagh Castle in Dublin?
In the working class neighbourhood of Drimnagh in Dublin city, there lies an unexpected castle. It’s location is even more so, tucked away obscurely behind a local school. Possibly owing to its obscurity, its a castle that will prove a real treat for any visitor. The Drimnagh Castle staff provide intimate tours of the renovated […]
Dalkey Castle and Village- A worthy day trip from Dublin
Of all the castles within Dublin and Ireland, there is but one that stands out as the most entertaining. That accolade goes to Goat Castle, more commonly known as Dalkey Castle. So what separates this simple town house from the behemoths that Ireland possesses? Its genius lies in its tours, which are not conducted by […]
Essential Driving Tips in Ireland for Visitors
Driving in Ireland! It’s a topic which many visitors to Ireland discuss with dread. The famed roundabouts, the narrow country lanes, the one way streets and the thoughts of meeting a bus on a cliff side road, are all some of the reasons why many choose not to step behind the wheel of a car […]
A Journey through the Street Art of Dublin
Dublin is rarely one of those cities that springs to mind when it comes to street art. New York, Bristol, London, Buenos Aires and Melbourne to name but a few are great advocates of the painted street form. But Dublin has seen a quiet surgance of late and now boasts a formidable collection, albeit in […]
Dublin to Cork- Turning the Journey into a Road Trip
The cities of Cork and Dublin are two fantastic stops on the Irish landscape. Between the Republic of Ireland’s two largest cities lies the M8, a road most people regard as an inconvenience between Dublin and Cork. But the road is more than just a means of connecting the capital and the Wild Atlantic Way. […]
Trinity College Student Tours – An Unmissable Experience in Dublin
Trinity College is Ireland’s top university and most historical and is an unmissable attraction in the Irish capital. It is also the home of the famed Book of Kells. Here’s my guide on visiting the college.