Americans who rent a car in Ireland should be aware of some basic facts. (Other non-Irish please take note also. Some of this article will not apply to drivers who come from left driving countries like the UK) There is a good network of roads throughout the county. The major motorway are marked M on maps and have blue signage. The next size including dual carriageways are marked N and have green signage. Lesser read more
Dublin Travel Information
Information about travelling to Dublin Ireland as well as various transport options in the city. Useful travel tips for visitors to Ireland's capital.
Free Things to Do in Dublin – Our Top 10
If you want to get a feel of Dublin City you don’t need to spend a fortune. There are numerous opportunities to find free things to do in Dublin. Here are our top 10 free things to do in Dublin: Chester Beatty Library This is a fascinating collection of precious books, ancient scrolls paintings, sculptures and ceramics from all around the world. The objects were collected by Alfred Chester Beatty and donated read more
Why We Chose Booking.com
Why did we choose Booking.com as our accommodation booking system? We examined numerous other hotel booking systems before finally settling on booking.com. Various factors which we considered included ease of use, range of accommodations on offer, worldwide reach, information provided, imagery, customer reviews, security, pricing/deals and much more. Update 13th February 2018: Booking.com continues to be the read more
Dublin City Centre Traffic Changes August 2017
Visitors who have been driving to Dublin City Centre should be aware of changes to the flow of traffic starting on 20th August 2017. Dublin City Centre Traffic Changes August 2017: There will be no right turn from Bachelors Walk to O’Connell Bridge except for public transport, taxis and bicycles. NORTH QUAYS NEW ROAD LAYOUT FROM ORMOND QUAY TO EDEN QUAY - Additional bus lane - General traffic reduced read more
Which are the Best Hotels in Dublin?
Which are the Best Hotels in Dublin? This is a question which is often asked but the answer is rarely the same. How do we decide? What are the criteria? Is it the best value for money, the most comfortable, the hotel with the best facilities, the best food, the friendliest or what? And who is qualified to judge? Let the people decide the Best Hotels in Dublin! There are many review websites but we have found that read more
How do you choose a Dublin Hotel?
If you have never been to Dublin before, how do you decide which Dublin hotel is suitable for you? There are many factors which you take into account including location, price range, facilities, star rating, customer reviews and so on. But with over 100 hotels available for booking via booking.com on Dublin Overnight, you will need some guidance in choosing a hotel which suits your needs. To help, we have read more
Christmas Dinner at a Dublin Hotel
Are you tired of slaving over a hot stove, year after year? Do you want a break from the hustle and bustle and stress of getting the Christmas dinner ready? Christmas Dinner Dublin Hotels Maybe now is a good time to take a break, relax and let someone else serve it up to you. Lots of Dublin hotels are serving fantastic multi-course Christmas Dinners which you can enjoy while relaxing on a few days Christmas read more
Find Great Dublin Accommodation Deals
Are you trying to find the best deal for a suitable hotel in Dublin? Or a B&B, Apartment or Hostel? There are hundreds of websites with numerous listings which can be very confusing when you are trying to find accommodation which suits you. Find Dublin Accommodation Deals Here’s how you can find lots of great deals on accommodation in Dublin. Today I found many great hotels, B&Bs and Apartments with read more
Renting a Car in Ireland – Important Tips
Renting and Picking up Your Car There are many car rental companies operating in Ireland. Most are household names and are well known and reputable. Many have depots and desks at the main airports including Dublin. When renting a car in Ireland, if you have pre-booked a car using a credit card you must present that credit card and a valid national driving licence when you arrive. Choosing a Type of Vehicle There read more
Getting Around Dublin
Dublin city centre is fairly compact and many of the sights and attractions are easily reached on foot. But if you would like to use transport to see Dublin city then there are many options for transport in Dublin available including Bus, Taxi, DART (Rapid Rail), Train, Luas (Dublin's Tram) and Car. The two options which are the cheapest are walking and cycling. Walking Around Dublin Walking is one option read more