Dublin & Surrounds What to Expect

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.

A fun city, but for a family, it is okay. lovely, but would be better without the kids

Nice city, okay if you have kids. Fun, without kids. Clean, safe, interesting, shopping, walking along river. Driving your car in is easy, and friendly parking. Alot of eating and drinking establishment close at 11 unless you go to a club/pub perhaps they stay open longer.

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.

Dublin Zoo is a great attraction to bring kids and help the learn more about wild animals.

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!

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!

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!

Dont forget to learn ya irish dancing, and dont forget the guiness!

..Mutants..guiness and lepraucharns...

go to a pib and drink kilkennys beer or if you want to throw up a lot of bushmills whiskey!
then go to molly malones statue and throw up on the nearby university parc!
afterneath go to the silver needle monument!
if you feel tired go to the harbour and sleep besides the trash bins (its cheap and if youre lucky cruise ship passengers will donate money!)
have fun in ireland!

Travel from Dublin to nearby towns like Howth, Brey, Greystones by DART railway.