GENERAL

Full of character and matchless in culture, Dublin city breaks never fail to charm and captivate.

Steeped in history yet with a vibrant, youthful atmosphere, the grand capital of out Ireland is a city of inviting Victorian pubs, cobblestone streets and Georgian houses. Seamlessly blended in are dazzling new developments, chic bars and sophisticated restaurants, and all is framed between Dublin Bay and rugged mountains to the south.

Hugely popular with visitors from around the globe, city breaks in Dublin are suitable for families, couples wanting a quick romantic getaway or groups looking to party on the Emerald Isle. MyTravel offers a wide range of last minute deals and bargain hotels to choose from. And the best part is Dublin is barely more than an hour's flight from London.

Unesco City of Literature...

Celebrated for its literary heritage, Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Samuel Beckett and many more famous writers were born here. Dublin's cultural importance is recognised to this day with the city's status as a Unesco City of Literature. The Dublin Writers Museum is a good place to start your literary odyssey.

Historic Dublin...

With theatres, galleries, museums and endless traditional pubs alive with the sound of the fiddle, Dublin is both a fun and rewarding place to be. The National Museum, National Gallery and Trinity College - Ireland's oldest and most famous university - are must-see attractions. History buffs should head for striking Dublin Castle or undertake one of the famous historical walking tours.

Dublin pubs...

A city of over 1,000 pubs, the legendary craic of Dublin has to be sampled on a city break. The most popular area is Temple Bar. Its cobbled lanes are packed with street entertainers, shops, cafés, cosy pubs and restaurants. It is here that you'll find the liveliest nightlife too. Dublin is a city that has long known how to have a good time, and the Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse are important historical monuments in the city (enjoy!).

If you like the sound of Dublin...

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