Dublin & Surrounds People & Culture

Dublin is a pleasnat city, but its main attraction is the nighlife and its friendly people. Spend an evening or two in Temple Bar and find some live music.

Basically this is Dublin. Well you have to go on St Paddy's day cause it is so funny!!! Everyone is drunk and all they streets are full of people. Go to the Cheile and dance along and have a great crack.

If you ever go to Dublin, don't miss to visit the Guinness storehouse! It's a fantastic museum located in the original Guinness factory and gives an excellent insight into the beer brewing process, which is interesting even for people who don't drink beer (such as me for instance). Have a look at the souvenir shop (great things for your friends and family to take home, but a strain on the budget...), stroll through the several floors (especially the ads are really worth paying a visit) and don't forget to go to the bar at the top of the building, where you enjoy the view and a drink for free (e.g. a pint of guinness after which you won't need to worry about dinner because you won't be hungry anymore...). If you fancy a typical Irish dinner, go to "TheShack", a restaurant in Temple Bar (very trendy area of the city with plenty of bars, restaurants etc.) and have a traditional Irish Stew. But there is much more to see and do in Dublin!

i lived in dublin for five months. it is one of the most favorite places ive ever been. its amazing history and its setting in one of the most beautiful, majestic, fascinating and magical countries in the world doesnt hurt. the people are friendly and helpful mostly. 
temple bar is the so called party district and is good for a night out if you want to be surrounded by tourists, stag and hen parties from the uk and spain and walk home in heels on cobbled streets avoiding puddles of vomit. nah, its actually good craic now and again. just dont get trapped into the tourist getup. venture out a bit. on the corner of temple bar is a wonderful place called o'sullivans. it features an awesome performer named brian who plays everything from traditional irish ballads to U2 and pretty much anything in between. also dont miss o'donahoughes. its grand for a bit of the traditional music and its quite informal as most of the best irish trad sessions are. dont miss the sheldon hotel for a swish high tea. an historical spot right out of irish literature. actually, every bit of dublin has its best neighborhood pub and should be sampled!
trinity university (or just uni, as its called) is beautiful in of itself and its good to explore. it alson plays host to the book of kells, the oldest known book in europe. also go by the dail (pronounced dahl) to sampled the republic of irelands hard won self government at work. explore o'connell street at leisure and cross the (stiffy) liffey (the river creating the demarcation between the wealthy southern bit of dublin and the less well off bits to the north.) as always, the best way to explore any place, is to walk it. the bus tours are actually quite good though and worth taking for a sight seeing venture. oh! and dont forget kilmainham gaol, the infamous prison that hosted everyone from politcal prisoners fighting for irish freedom to children dying of starvation and imprisoned for stealing moldy bred (check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilmainham_Gaol for some tidbits). dont forget st. stephans green. its gorgeous, and on sunny days no matter how cold is littered with old and young, taking in the weather. nice for talking with locals, eating a carry out lunch and just people watching. also used for sexual trists at night. i like grafton street just because of the musicians along the way. every twenty feet you encounter a different sidewalk artist. at the top you may find a man in a tux singing opera and playing the piano, then some thai immigrants dancing to traditional music with fans, irish guitarists trying to make it, another irish duo attempting to rap and beat box and then a another dude on a slide-rule guitar. dont miss the open air markets.  
honestly, there was hardly a day in dublin i didnt find something beautiful, intriguing, fascinating. i cant sing its praises high enough. i cant wait to go back.

absolutely awesome nightlife.. verry friendly people.. and try to smirting! ;)

In general, the Dublin culture is very friendly and open towards other influences. It definitely doesn't resemble that of the traditional Irish countryside. Something you might want to keep in mind is the division between North and South in Dublin. North of the river Liffey is the blue collar area, whereas the areas off the south bank are more posh. These differences tend to disappear with the upgrading of run-down areas, but they're still very clear in this city. Walk from Grafton Street to O'Connell Street and note the difference!

For a free cultural afternoon visit the little known but frequently interesting Ely Gallery in Ely Place.

I live only an hour away from Dublin. I'm not a Dubliner but I can tell you that it is a city of culture. They are mixed nationalities living in Ireland, stretching all the way to Galway on the opposite coast. In Dublin itself, there are many museums and attractions for the avid traveller to visit. There's the Phoenix Park, just outside the city which hosts Dublin Zoo. There's the spire in the middle of O' Connell Street. Ireland was home to many famous writers and there are museums dedicated to them as well as many art galleries to suit everybody's taste. There is also the Viking Splash Tour which takes you through the streets of Dublin before bringing you onto the River Liffey itself for a nautical view of the city. There are many suburbs with their own attractions etc. There are many good quality restaurants, hotels and BBs. You could get lost in this city if you really wanted to. Everyone will recommend something different but it is worth at least one visit. It has a good transport system including buses, trains, city bus tours, the LUAS (light-rail system), Dublin Harbour and Dun Laoghaire Harbour. The only thing I will say that counts against it are the locals, at time they can be rude and unpleasant, and with the Euro buying things or staying somewhere can be quite expensive so look out for good deals and take them where you find them. They are few and far between. Dublin is famous for its nightlife so you will always find a pub/nightclub to suit your taste. Always travel in a group and stay in crowded, well-lit areas and keep moving: pick-pockets are rife in the city so beware!

mysterious because I have no idea about it!

Nice place to go and see, however you won t see much of a proper Irish culture. You will find a lot of tourists and immigrants aroud. certain classes and groups of natives are quite hostile towards the visitors, so you might need to be cautious using public transport or in the streets later in a day.

If you want to go for a city break, Dublin is fine, but 2 days are enough to visit almost everything! The city is not huge. I enjoyed going for a pint in Temple bar (Quays Bar), with Irish music almost everyday!

St Stephen's Green is a great place to escape the hustle and bussle of the city, but if its the night life you seek, temple bar is definatly worth a visit, especially when live music is being played (can be expensive though)

Dublin is a pleasnat city, but its main attraction is the nighlife and its friendly people. Spend an evening or two in Temple Bar and find some live music.

Great fun, perfect live music at the pubs...

Baile Atha Cliath, aka. Dublin, is the capital and by far biggest city in Ireland. And certainly the most exciting! As a matter of fact, it my be the best city for nightlife, shopping and having a good time in Europe.
Feel like strolling in shopping streets? Well then, just hit the city center. You will find almost anything in and around henry street. Their are also shopping centers along the street. Another option is Gravton Street, on the south side of the river. Former "exclusive shopping street". On the top of the road, you will find the Stephans Green shopping center, which has a very unique atmosphere and a very unique design. Rather go to a huge shopping center? Then just take the tram that stops outside the Stephans Green Center. It will take you to one of the best shopping centers in Europe. Very nice modern design and atmosphere. Here you will find almost anything. Basically everything you need is in the city center. Thats one of the greatest things about the city. Here you will find all bars and clubs within max. of 15 minutes walk. Ready to dance? well then, theirs plenty of clubs do dance or just chill out. One of the best places is the Redz, just across the street form Temple Bar. Its easy to get in, and theirs always a great party atmosphere. Another option is the Q, which is just next to the Redz. But its way harder to get in, and the bouncers are the most unfriendly i`ve ever come across. Well if you should manage to get in once, you will find that the place is very nice, but the atmosphere is cold and not as laid back as in the Redz. I think everybody just wants to go in, because everyone wants to go in! Still not found what you are looking for? Well then head for the Spirit Club on Abbey Street. Its located on the north side of the river. This club really has a lot to offer: Great laser show, hot electro music, a lounge, and even the possibility to get a massage in the underground floor. If that should not be what you are looking for, well the just ask locals or check out brochures. And don`t worry about the weekday, cause Dublin rocks 7 days a week!!! But I can give you one tip for sundays and mondays. One of the best places to go then is the Copper Face Jacks! Great party, and great atmosphere. Probably the best place to go on sundays and mondays!

there is a famous fishing village called howth. pronounsed howt. they have the best fish and chips that i have ever had. beatiful nature, amazing cliffs sealions, a light house. it is about half an hour from dublin. if you go there you have to check it out.

Glencullen is a small village just outside Dublin. It's perfect for hiking and you can visit Johnnie Fox's, Irelands highest pub!

Remember to have your hitch hiking finger up cause that's how you get the city bus to stop at the bus stop for you. It's kinda crazy.

Best fish and chips place is behind Lord Edward, I can't remember the name but you can just ask the locals, it's just of Lord Edward st. front of St. Patrick, I was hooked on this place like crack.

The paramount is not a bad hotel. I have stayed there twice. The rates are good. It is close to many of the sights. Very good fish chips take-out within two blocks. NOT air-conditioned which can be an issue as Ireland has experience a string of hotter than usual summers.

When you are in Dublin stay in busy areas unless you have somebody with you or know the area. If you need help just ask someone they are usually very helpful There are many ways to get around the city so if you missed your bus, train etc. don't worry you could hop on a Dart, Luas or even get a Taxi. No bother. Watch out for street performers on Grafton St. they are very good usually. Watch your bags on the Luas . Pickpockets usually take that form of transport because it is so cheap.

The opposite of Geneva: doesn't boast but is a beautiful little city. Plenty to do, I recommend the National Gallery and lunch at nearby Stephen's Green. You can always visit a pub, go to a movie or shop. Don't forget to look at the famous central post office where the 1916 Easter Rising took place. For history: see the cathedral (now Anglican) and the pro-cathedral (Catholic, still waiting to get the cathedral back). Also, Dublin is the place where Händel first performed his famous "Messiah" And don't forget the Newman University Chapel, as well as the Book of Kells at Trinity College!

If you want to go for a city break, Dublin is fine, but 2 days are enough to visit almost everything! The city is not huge. I enjoyed going for a pint in Temple bar (Quays Bar), with Irish music almost everyday!

Guiness brewry, good place to go, look out over the city whilst having a pint of the Balck Stuff, that i dont like but drank it anyways!

Thoroughly recommend: Guinness Factory Tour, Guide Friday open top double decker bus tour, Shopping district, Trinity College, pubs, plus so much more. Just go! But beware, it can get very expensive!

i lived in dublin for five months. it is one of the most favorite places ive ever been. its amazing history and its setting in one of the most beautiful, majestic, fascinating and magical countries in the world doesnt hurt. the people are friendly and helpful mostly. 
temple bar is the so called party district and is good for a night out if you want to be surrounded by tourists, stag and hen parties from the uk and spain and walk home in heels on cobbled streets avoiding puddles of vomit. nah, its actually good craic now and again. just dont get trapped into the tourist getup. venture out a bit. on the corner of temple bar is a wonderful place called o'sullivans. it features an awesome performer named brian who plays everything from traditional irish ballads to U2 and pretty much anything in between. also dont miss o'donahoughes. its grand for a bit of the traditional music and its quite informal as most of the best irish trad sessions are. dont miss the sheldon hotel for a swish high tea. an historical spot right out of irish literature. actually, every bit of dublin has its best neighborhood pub and should be sampled!
trinity university (or just uni, as its called) is beautiful in of itself and its good to explore. it alson plays host to the book of kells, the oldest known book in europe. also go by the dail (pronounced dahl) to sampled the republic of irelands hard won self government at work. explore o'connell street at leisure and cross the (stiffy) liffey (the river creating the demarcation between the wealthy southern bit of dublin and the less well off bits to the north.) as always, the best way to explore any place, is to walk it. the bus tours are actually quite good though and worth taking for a sight seeing venture. oh! and dont forget kilmainham gaol, the infamous prison that hosted everyone from politcal prisoners fighting for irish freedom to children dying of starvation and imprisoned for stealing moldy bred (check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilmainham_Gaol for some tidbits). dont forget st. stephans green. its gorgeous, and on sunny days no matter how cold is littered with old and young, taking in the weather. nice for talking with locals, eating a carry out lunch and just people watching. also used for sexual trists at night. i like grafton street just because of the musicians along the way. every twenty feet you encounter a different sidewalk artist. at the top you may find a man in a tux singing opera and playing the piano, then some thai immigrants dancing to traditional music with fans, irish guitarists trying to make it, another irish duo attempting to rap and beat box and then a another dude on a slide-rule guitar. dont miss the open air markets.  
honestly, there was hardly a day in dublin i didnt find something beautiful, intriguing, fascinating. i cant sing its praises high enough. i cant wait to go back.

i lived in dublin for five months. it is one of the most favorite places ive ever been. its amazing history and its setting in one of the most beautiful, majestic, fascinating and magical countries in the world doesnt hurt. the people are friendly and helpful mostly. 
temple bar is the so called party district and is good for a night out if you want to be surrounded by tourists, stag and hen parties from the uk and spain and walk home in heels on cobbled streets avoiding puddles of vomit. nah, its actually good craic now and again. just dont get trapped into the tourist getup. venture out a bit. on the corner of temple bar is a wonderful place called o'sullivans. it features an awesome performer named brian who plays everything from traditional irish ballads to U2 and pretty much anything in between. also dont miss o'donahoughes. its grand for a bit of the traditional music and its quite informal as most of the best irish trad sessions are. dont miss the sheldon hotel for a swish high tea. an historical spot right out of irish literature. actually, every bit of dublin has its best neighborhood pub and should be sampled!
trinity university (or just uni, as its called) is beautiful in of itself and its good to explore. it alson plays host to the book of kells, the oldest known book in europe. also go by the dail (pronounced dahl) to sampled the republic of irelands hard won self government at work. explore o'connell street at leisure and cross the (stiffy) liffey (the river creating the demarcation between the wealthy southern bit of dublin and the less well off bits to the north.) as always, the best way to explore any place, is to walk it. the bus tours are actually quite good though and worth taking for a sight seeing venture. oh! and dont forget kilmainham gaol, the infamous prison that hosted everyone from politcal prisoners fighting for irish freedom to children dying of starvation and imprisoned for stealing moldy bred (check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilmainham_Gaol for some tidbits). dont forget st. stephans green. its gorgeous, and on sunny days no matter how cold is littered with old and young, taking in the weather. nice for talking with locals, eating a carry out lunch and just people watching. also used for sexual trists at night. i like grafton street just because of the musicians along the way. every twenty feet you encounter a different sidewalk artist. at the top you may find a man in a tux singing opera and playing the piano, then some thai immigrants dancing to traditional music with fans, irish guitarists trying to make it, another irish duo attempting to rap and beat box and then a another dude on a slide-rule guitar. dont miss the open air markets.  
honestly, there was hardly a day in dublin i didnt find something beautiful, intriguing, fascinating. i cant sing its praises high enough. i cant wait to go back.