Dublin Airfares

Founded in the ninth century, Dublin is a vibrant cultural city in Ireland. Located on the banks of the River Liffey, it has a rich heritage, interesting history and numerous famous literary names associated with it.

To get an idea of what life was like here in the Georgian Era, take a walk through the streets of Merrion and Fitzwilliam Squares or join an organised tour. As well as the Georgian period, in other parts of the city you’ll find fine examples of medieval buildings, as well as some up-to-date modern architecture. In fact, even the castle is made up of architecture from a varied mix of periods.

Trinity College Library holds the ancient Book of Kells, which was written in about 800AD. It’s highly regarded as ‘one of the most beautifully illuminated manuscripts in the world’ and you can discover more about its famous background here. The National Museum of Archaeology and History provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Ireland and the cathedrals of Christ Church and St Patrick’s need to be seen.

Dublin is well known for its bars and lively nightlife and, with 1,000 pubs in the city, you can be sure of finding a pint of its favoured tipple, Guinness, within easy reach. There are umpteen literary names associated with the city, including James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett. It even has its own Literary Pub Crawl!

If you plan to visit numerous places, it’s worth investing in a Dublin Pass for the duration of your stay, as it will be sure to save you money. For a lively mix of ancient and modern, ensure Dublin is firmly marked on your itinerary.