Category Archives: Dublin City

Christmas Shopping in Dublin

Ireland’s capital bustles with excitement all year round and Christmas time in Dublin brings the added pleasure of colour, Christmas lights and Christmas shopping. Continue reading

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Bloomsday in Dublin 2012

Do you know what day is today? It’s June the 16th and this means that it is Bloomsday! But what is Bloomsday you might ask…

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The Little Museum of Dublin

We have many museums in Dublin – there is really something for everyone. The only thing that was missing though, was a museum with an exhibition based on our capital. Well, since the end of November 2011, Dublin City has … Continue reading

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10 Useful Things I have Learnt About Ireland and Irish While I Lived Here!!

I’ve been living in Ireland for 4 months now and right now, at the time you are reading this, it’s my last day at work with Hotelsireland.com and my great colleagues. Sounds sad huh? I’ll try not to make you … Continue reading

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The Home of Irish Whiskey: Old Jameson Distillery Dublin

As we all know, one of the things Ireland is famous for is proper good alcohol. Stout or Whiskey anyone?  One of the most popular and best known Irish whiskey brands is Jameson. Jameson is somehow the Guinness of Irish … Continue reading

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How to Pull the Perfect Pint?

When my parents came to visit me in Dublin, we went to the Arlington Hotel’s Restaurant Legends Bar in Temple Bar to see the show with Irish live music and Irish Dancing and we sat at the table “pull your … Continue reading

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Get your Trad on

Temple Bar is often referred to as Dublin’s cultural hub – a title which the famous area wears proudly on its sleeve come rain or shine. But next week, get ready for 5 day session, because starting on the 25th … Continue reading

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Guinness Storehouse announces €10 Million Investment Plan

Sunday 11th December 2011 -  The GUINNESS STOREHOUSE, Ireland’s number one international visitor attraction, today announced details of a 10 million euro, 3 year re-investment plan which will commence in the New Year.  Once completed, the new developments will further … Continue reading

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Christmas Time in Dublin City

Dig out your Christmas jumpers! IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME!!! As I walk through the streets of Dublin now, I’m amazed how much the city has changed in just a couple of days: the main shopping streets are decorated with colourful Christmas … Continue reading

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Living in Dublin – first impressions & the first bus ride

We are always eager to hear what people who come to Ireland (and Dublin) for the first time think about the country, the city and its people. So obviously, we’ve asked Kathrin, our latest German intern who only arrived 2 … Continue reading

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