Dublin
EUROPE · FIESTA · PUBS & PROSE
A small capital with an enormous literary shadow, a river through the middle and a pub for every mood.
The plan
Trinity College & the Book of Kells
A 9th-century illuminated manuscript and the Long Room library above it.
Guinness Storehouse
Touristy, yes; the rooftop Gravity Bar view and the perfect pour are worth it.
A proper trad session
Cobblestone in Smithfield or Devitt's — musicians in a circle, no stage, no cover.
Howth cliff walk
A DART train to a fishing village and a two-hour cliff loop with seals below.
Getting there
Fly into
Dublin (DUB) — Europe's western gateway, with US pre-clearance flying home.
From the airport
Airlink and Aircoach buses run to the centre in 30 minutes; no train yet.
Getting around
Walk the centre; the DART coastal train and Luas trams handle the rest.
When to go
Best time to go
May–Jun & Sep
Cheapest months
Nov–Feb
Priciest & busiest
St Patrick's week & Jul–Aug
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