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Are you planning on extending your visit to Dublin after your meeting?
There is a variety of transport options available in Dublin, including the bus, train (DART) and Luas.
Dublin Bus provides over 1200 buses serving 200 routes in Dublin, including the cross-city access to the main shopping districts. The price of your bus ticket will vary depending on where your journey begins and ends. You can pay your fare when you board the bus (ensure you have the correct fare as no change is provided), or alternatively purchase a Dublin Bus ticket available from most newsagents.
The Irish Rail service, DART and commuter trains are a fast and easy way to get around Dublin. The DART operates every 5/10 minutes at peak times. The service extends from Dublin city centre along the coastline of the Irish Sea as far as Greystones in Co. Wicklow, allowing you to experience the beautiful views of our beaches, parks and harbour villages. The commuter service extends from the city centre to many destinations outside of Dublin, including Wexford, Cork and Galway, should you wish to enjoy a trip to the Irish countryside. Single/return and tourist tickets are available at train stations. The Dublin Luas trams offer a fast and comfortable way of travelling through Dublin City. There are two Luas lines - the Green Line and the Red Line. You can purchase tickets at ticket agent shops or at Luas stops. If you plan to use a lot of public transport during your stay, The Leap Card is a new, convenient way to travel around Dublin and can be used on Dublin Bus, Luas, DART and commuter services. You can purchase a card from over 400 Leap Card agents in Dublin or online at www.leapcard.ie |
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Discover the culture, heritage and activities available in Ireland at http://www.discoverireland.ie/ A SELECTION OF RECOMMENDED SIGHTS
Trinity College – Trinity College and Library was the first university, founded by Queen Elizabeth in 1592 and built by Charles Lanyon. The old library has on display one of the most famous books on earth, the Book of Kells. It was published in the year 800 approximately as an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin. For further information on the attractions available at Trinity College, please visit: http://www.tcd.ie/Library/bookofkells/
The National Art Gallery - The National Gallery of Ireland holds more than 15,000 collections of Irish and European Art. An exhibition displaying masterpiece collections is available to view at the Gallery seven days a week, with late openings on Thursdays. For more information visit http://www.nationalgallery.ie/aboutus/History.aspx The National Museum – The National Museum of Ireland is home to the greatest collection of Irish heritage, culture and natural history material in the world and first opened its doors in 1857. The Museum of Natural History building showcases 10,000 mammals, birds and a zoological collection. Admission is free of charge. More information is available via the following link: http://www.museum.ie/en/info/things-to-see-do-national-museum-ireland-natural-history.aspx
The National Museum is also home to a collection of objects representing the traditional way of like in Ireland since 1850. It celebrated the 10th anniversary of its opening in September 2011. O'Connell Street, the Monument of Light and the General Post Office
O'Connell Street is Dublin's main thoroughfare and one of Europe's widest streets. The world's tallest sculpture measuring 120 m in height and known as the Spire of Dublin, or sometimes also called the Monument of Light, can be found on O'Connell Street. O'Connell Street is also home to the historic General Post Office (GPO). St. Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's Cathedral, or more formally, the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Patrick is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland which was founded in 1191. The Church has designated it as the National Cathedral of Ireland. It is the larger of the Church's two cathedrals in the city and is the largest church in Ireland with a 43 meter (140 feet) spire. Unusually, it is not the cathedral of a bishop today, as the Archbishop of Dublin has his seat in Christ Church Cathedral.
The Dean is the ordrinary for the cathedral; this office has existed since 1219. The most famous office holder was Jonathan Swift whose grave can be found at the cathedral.
Phoenix Park
The 16km perimeter wall of Phoenix Park encloses 707 hectares. The park is one of the largest walled city parks in Europe, including large areas of grassland and tree-lined avenues, and has been home to a herd of wild fallow deer since the 17th century. Many other historic buildings and monuments such as the 63m tall Basilica die Superga are located in the Park, including 'Aras an Uachtarain', the residence of the President of Ireland dating back from 1750, which can be found in the centre of this green oasis.
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EAT WELL
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Unicorn: Unicorn Restaurant is located on Merrion Row in Dublin City, near St. Stephens Green.
This restaurant is renowned for its excellent Italian Cuisine and the famous antipasto bar. Enjoy the intimate and relaxed atmosphere of the Number Five piano bar, enhanced by singers and piano players. Contact number: 00 353 1 6762182.
Ely Bar and Brasserie: Ely Bar & Brasserie sits on the Liffey's water edge at the IFSC (Dublin's Financial District), near the beautiful Sean O'Casey footbridge. It offers a relaxed and intimate atmosphere in elegant and modern surroundings. Enjoy the delicious locally produced food, accompanied by a glass of wine from a list of 400 wines. All meats are sourced through the family farm in The Burren, Co.Clare. Conact number: 00 353 1 6720010.
L’Ecrivain: Restaurant of the Year 2011. Well known Co. Derry born chef Derry Clarke and wife Sallyanne first opened L'Ecrivain in July 1989. This Michelin-starred restaurant is situated on the site of two old Georgian coach houses in its own charming courtyard, in the heart of the city on Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. They offer an extensive lunch and dinner menu and they also cater for vegetarians. Conact number: 00 353 1 6611919. |
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