Things to do in Dublin
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. Staying in Swords, think its about 30 minutes to the city centre.
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Bring money, Dublin is expensive!
Urgh Swords isn't nice, its an airport town like Crawley! Malahide is nice for a walk on the beach or some nice pubs and restaurants, its not far from Swords.
If you like walking then a trip down to Howth is also good. Its a really nice headland sticking out to the east of the city. Lots of restaurants and a Marina/sea wall to have a walk down. At the top of the headland there is also a car park that gives nice walks down the cliffs and lighthouses.
Dublin itself isn't that nice imo, the things that have been mentioned are the main things to do!
If you like walking then a trip down to Howth is also good. Its a really nice headland sticking out to the east of the city. Lots of restaurants and a Marina/sea wall to have a walk down. At the top of the headland there is also a car park that gives nice walks down the cliffs and lighthouses.
Dublin itself isn't that nice imo, the things that have been mentioned are the main things to do!
There are some very cool pubs/bars to go to, but if you want touristy stuff, maybe walk up Kiliney hill (if it's sunny), grab lunch and a drink in Dunlaoghaire while you're in the area. Hop on the Dart back into town and head out to either Foleys (if there's a gig on out back in their massive beer garden/smoking area) or O'Donaghues if you want something lively but more pub like, and then just down to McGrattans for a bar/club after. All very close to each-other off St Stephens green (down Baggott st.).
Guinness factory is indeed pretty interesting if you want something to check out, make sure you go up the tower at the end. Oh yeah, don't forget to go laugh at the Spire on O'Connel st.
Guinness factory is indeed pretty interesting if you want something to check out, make sure you go up the tower at the end. Oh yeah, don't forget to go laugh at the Spire on O'Connel st.
Powerscourt waterfall (if you have kids)
Dundrum Town Centre - US style mall. Was there last week; clothes & trainers worked out cheaper than UK prices as it was 1.25 euro to the pound; Aussie ice - yummy ice cream
Phil Lynott museum
Dublin zoo
Kilmainham jail
Dublinia - Vikings etc.
Dundrum Town Centre - US style mall. Was there last week; clothes & trainers worked out cheaper than UK prices as it was 1.25 euro to the pound; Aussie ice - yummy ice cream
Phil Lynott museum
Dublin zoo
Kilmainham jail
Dublinia - Vikings etc.
travel 100 Miles due north and go to Belfast..
Friendlier Maybe
More to Do Really?
Less Expensive True, but it is Belfast, so you'd hope so!
THIS X 100. It's awesome coffee.
travel 100 Miles due north and go to Belfast..
Friendlier
More to Do
Less Expensive
Haha! Friendlier as in less angry Polish people you mean
Everything to do in Belfast is like a slightly British (influenced) joke version of Dublin... Not a bad place, just odd.
Is cheaper though. Can have that one for the north.
Oh there's a really interesting bus tour in Dublin, that's good if you have a bit of time. If you're there during a week day sit out side the Dail and heckle a few of them for me just for a laugh.
Whats this like, would be interested in that.
travel 100 Miles due north and go to Belfast..
Friendlier
More to Do
Less Expensive
Your name is pretty apt for this post i have to say
Your name is pretty apt for this post i have to say
ack now Gerry comon
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I liked the uprising exhibit in the museum and the uprising tour. I have an interest in WW1 and I'm particularly interested in the 16th Irish division and 36th Ulster division. It's a funny part of our countries history. The 36th was made up of Loyalist Volunteers (UVF) who opposed home rule and were prepared for war to prevent it, but they went off to fight the Germans (who they'd just a few years earlier received weapons from (Larne Gun Running)). The 16th division was made up of National Volunteers in Ireland who decided that if home rule was going to be passed, they were prepared for war to have it passed, but with the outbreak of WW1 it was decided that they would go off to fight giving the 16th war trained men who could come home and help found the basis of a new all Ireland army after the home rule bill was passed.
Subsequently, the British army sent both divisions together to fight at the Somme where both suffered heavy casualties. Both divisions fought side by side at the battle of Messiness. At the third battle of Ypres, the British ordered both divisions to attack positions where they suffered thousands of dead and casualties. Both fighting for the British with totally different political aspirations of their own.
The home rule bill passed. But there was no Loyalist contingent to fight against it left. And there was no Irish contingent to form the basis for a new army.
Subsequently, the British army sent both divisions together to fight at the Somme where both suffered heavy casualties. Both divisions fought side by side at the battle of Messiness. At the third battle of Ypres, the British ordered both divisions to attack positions where they suffered thousands of dead and casualties. Both fighting for the British with totally different political aspirations of their own.
The home rule bill passed. But there was no Loyalist contingent to fight against it left. And there was no Irish contingent to form the basis for a new army.
Yup my Grandfather was 14yrs old when he signed up for the 36th Ulster Division and was seen to be a good horse man during his training at Donard Camp in Newcastle. That is when General Crozier made him his "Batman".
Many years later on his return (one of the very few) from the Somme he wrote a book that's yet to be published, I have it here, must dig it out.
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If you are after a nice meal I can thoroughly recommend Peploes on St Stephens Green, it is expensive but totally worth it. Try not to have a heart attack if you look at the wine list!