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Low-slung, gray, and solid, Ireland's premier city can look surprisingly dark and gloomy at first glance. Its appearance—the result of its 19th-century architecture of Irish stone and granite—is deceptive. The town itself is anything but gloomy, and it's not the stodgy, old-fashioned city of the late 20th century. Behind all those sturdy columns and beneath all that gray is the real, modern, Euro-Dublin—an affluent place filled with trendy coffee shops, organic juice bars, pricey five-star restaurants, and expensive designer boutiques. The European money that has flooded in over the last decade changed many things in Ireland, but it altered Dublin most of all, catapulting this historic town from the early 20th century, where it had lingered too long, into the 21st, where it now revels in its own success. Read More

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I have never traveled farther than Arizona so I am pretty new to the whole thing. I have always wanted to go to Ireland but I'm not sure where to go? I love being by the water and I love the country. I always see pictures of Ireland and how beautiful it is. I am also curious about the cost and weather. I do know Ireland is rainey but what is the avrage temreture? If you have any suggestions I would appreciate it. Thank you :)
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Clontarf Castle Hotel

Castle Avenue Clontarf
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Trinity College

College Green
Dublin 2 Ireland

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

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The oldest university in Ireland, Trinity was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I to offer an... Read More

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National Gallery of Ireland

Merrion Sq. W
Dublin 2 Ireland

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

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This museum houses Ireland's national art collection, as well as a collection of European... Read More

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Dublin Castle

Palace St. (off Dame St.)
Dublin 2 Ireland

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

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This 13th-century structure was the center of British power in Ireland for more than 7... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Dublin

	Distance (mi.)
Dublin International Airport	1.2 map
Belfast International Airport	87.5 map
Shannon International Airport	120.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Dublin

	Distance (mi.)
Belfast City Airport	90.1 map
Isle Of Man Ronaldsway Airport	95.5 map
Sligo Collooney Airport	111.9 map

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A magnificent 8-day guided tour of the Northern part of Ireland including County Louth and Carlingford Lough, County Donegal and Slieve League, County Mayo and Clew Bay, Connemara and the Aran Islands of County Galway. ......