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Destinations (this section is culled from http://www.irelandinformationguide.com)

  • Dublin
    • Dublin Castle - seat of British rule, now a major tourism center
    • Phoenix Park - largest inner city park in the world.
    • Áras an Uachtaráin - residence of the President of Ireland.
    • Glasnevin Cemetery - burial location of Eamon de Valera, Michael Collins, Roger Casement, Tim Healy, Sean T. O'Kelly, memorial to Irish war dead in First World War, Republican Plot, etc.
    • St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral - seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin.
    • Trinity College Dublin (also called the University of Dublin) Ireland oldest university, founded by Queen Elizabeth I and home of the Book of Kells and the Book of Durrow. (The film Educating Rita was made on the campus.)
    • Georgian Dublin - view of eighteenth century street scape of Dublin.

 

  • Galway
    • Aran Islands - Irish gaeltacht speaking islands in Galway bay.
    • Connemara - Irish gaeltacht (gaelic speaking area).

 

  • Kildare
    • Maynooth - ecclesiastical capital of the Republic of Ireland.

 

  • Meath
    • Newgrange - a monument older than the pyramids.
    • Knowth - a similar monument even more impressive than Newgrange that has only recently been opened for visitors.
    • Boyne Valley - location of the above two and other monuments.
    • Hill of Tara - seat of Ireland's ancient High Kings.
    • Kells - where the Book of Kells was written.

 

  • Limerick A quickly improving modern city in the Midwest.

 

  • Kerry Scenic rural county in the south west.
    • Dingle
    • Valentia Island, Europe's most western point.
    • Tralee Home of The Rose of Tralee.

 

  • Westmeath Center of Ireland - attractive lakes.
    • Athlone Castle - old castle in Athlone Town
    • Belvedere House and Gardens - Historic Gardens near Mullingar
    • Lough Owel and Lough Ennell - beautiful lakes

 

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Airports

There are also many small regional airports in remote parts of the country, for instance, the Aran Islands. This is a list of the main airports:

  • Belfast City Airport
  • Belfast International Airport
  • Cork International Airport
  • Derry Airport
  • Dublin Airport
  • Galway Airport
  • Knock International Airport
  • Kerry Airport
  • Shannon Airport
  • Sligo Airport

 

Nightclubs in Dublin (This section is culled from www.dublinuncovered.net)

 

Dublin is renowned as being one of Europe's most vibrant cities and boasts a brilliant nightlife, seven days a week, but especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
Temple Bar, Dublin.

Nightclubs in Dublin usually open at around 10pm, close at 3am and usually stop serving at 2:30am. Admission prices range from €5 to €15, but can be higher for special events such as New Years Eve or when a big DJ is playing. Drink prices are usually more inflated than in bars, prices for a pint of lager vary from €5 to €6. Dress code on the door depends on which club your trying, but usually there are no runners(sneakers) allowed, and if you're too drunk you probably shouldn't bother (Although when do you ever think your too drunk?). Other advice, bring ID(usually passport, drivers license, or student card on student nights) if you look a little young and don't arrive in huge groups, as they are often refused.

Nightclubs in Dublin are becoming a bit scarce lately, this is due to the influx of the 'Super Pubs'. Since the new licensing laws were brought in these Super Pubs have begun to replace nightclubs. They are very large pubs, which have multiple bars and dance floors, who can now stay open as late as the nightclubs. There are however still a number of nightclubs left around the city and we have listed a few of the best and most popular below.

POPULAR NIGHTCLUBS

  • BOOMERANGS - Located in Dublin's Temple Bar, this basement club has become one of the cities most popular. Busy seven nights a week,with a mixture of different music genres.
  • CLUB M - Also Located in Dublin's Temple Bar, this multi-level nightclub is one of Dublin's most popular, and is busy seven nights a week. Commercial dance music.
  • LILLIES BORDELLO - Just off Grafton St in the heart of Dublin, this club is renowned as the haunt of the stars. Not that impressive inside and drink can be very expensive, but the place to go for star spotting.
  • THE PLAYHOUSE - Located in Tallaght, on Dublin's Southside. Boasts three bars, a mixture of different music genres, and a Sunday night special with cheap drinks.
  • TRIPOD - Situated at the top of Harcourt St in the city-center, this is probably Dublin's best-known nightclub. Also includes Crawdaddy and THE POD in the same premises. Music varies by the night and which venue, but usually house music at the weekend.
  • SPIRIT - Situated on Abbey St in the city-center, this is a large and popular club. With a huge capacity and 2 floors with varying music, usually house upstairs and R&B downstairs.

 

Dublin Sightseeing Tours

Backpacker Pub Crawl! - The Backpacker Pubcrawl is a recreational tour run by young people for young people (and all those young at heart!). We have been crawling for 5 years, and always try to make this night out in Dublin (almost) unforgettable!


Best of Wicklow Glendalough & Powerscourt - Take a bus journey along the South Dublin coast to visit the Powerscourt Waterfall and the beautiful monastic settlement Glendalough.

Celtic experience - Day tour taking you to celtic landmarks, such as the hill of Tara or the Fournocks....

City Sightseeing Dublin - This tour has two routes, The City Tour and The Language Tour (The Language Tour has professionally recorded Multi-lingual commentaries in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, and Kids Commentary).

Dublin City Tour - One Ticket - Two Routes + Exclusive Offers! With your 24 hour valid ticket and 25 stops at Dublin's top visitor attractions there is no better way to see Dublin!

Dublin [Out There!] - fun language classes - [Out There!] courses are the new concept in language teaching. They allow clients to learn language in the most natural way - by going out and using it in real situations and locations, with real people.

Eirtrail - 6 Day Ireland Celtic Dream - From early morning until 6pm approximately, travel by mini coach with many interesting stops along the way. Our evenings are free for exploration, music, shopping and a great night in a Pub. Mini bus trip, fully explained sites and overnight accommodation with breakfast is included in the price! (Galway, Tralee, Killarney, Dingle, Doolin, Kilbeggan).

Glendalough & Wicklow Adventure - Bus journey along the South Dublin coast to visit the Powerscourt Waterfall and the beautiful Glendalough. (South Coast , Wicklow Mountains , Glendalough).

Multi-lingual Hop On Hop Off Dublin City Tour - Hop on board Dublin's first Dublin City language tour! Enjoy the sights of Ireland's capital city in your own language with audio commentary in 7 languages! (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian and now in Kid's Commentary).

Musical Pub Crawl - The Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl is led by two professional musicians who perform tunes and songs while telling the story of Irish Music and its influences on contemporary world music.

Newgrange tour - Experience a taste of the ghosts of Ireland past at one of Ireland's most important and historic locations, the Boyne Valley.

The Dublin Bay & Castle Tour- A sightseeing trip on the North Dublin coast visiting Howth, the 'Summit' and Malahide Castle.

The Famous Paddywagon ToursDublin Tours

Paddywagon tours are world famous backpacking tours aroung the country. Choose from a tour of the entire Island of Ireland or just certain areas.