The Guinness Storehouse is situated at St. James’s Gate Brewery in
Dublin. The giant storehouse covers seven floors and is a popular point of interest for tourists - since it opened in 2000, it has received over four million visitors.
If you’re heading to Dublin for a rugby or football match at the Aviva Stadium, then you’re in for a real treat. Situated just south of Dublin’s bustling city centre, the Aviva Stadium is a state-of-the-art, four-tiered sports stadium and concert venue, located on the rushing River Dodder not far from Ireland’s east coast.
Croke Park in Dublin
is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience
tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.
On Dame Street, south of the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin, stands the mighty architectural achievement that is Dublin Castle, parts of which date back to 1200. Over the centuries Dublin Castle has been a fortress and treasury, a royal palace and a prison. Prior to Irish independence in the 1920s, it was also the centre of British rule in Ireland. Today, Dublin Castle is a government building and significant historic emblem.
"Friendly & helpful staff. Usual problem with this hotel ( stayed last year also) is not enough staff.
Rooms clean though small & basic. Front desk staff & restaurant/ bar staff hard working and welcoming.
Restaurant food really excellent - wexstayed 4 nights & had dinner there rwice.
Room service very disappointing- checked in on Friday & I had to call with reception to get basics replenished on Sunday - towels, loo roll, tea & milk..."
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It's hard to go past Province of Munster, with fantastic attractions like Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle to explore. Or, if sights like Trinity College and Guinness Storehouse are more your style, Dublin is the place for you.
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Do some research into the types of things people in Ireland wear, and maybe even check out style blogs for some fashion tips. Try to create a versatile travel wardrobe full of pieces that work for your destination and showcase your unique sense of style. In Ireland, daytime average temperatures reach 14ºC during July, making it the warmest month. January is the coolest time of the year here, with the mercury averaging 5ºC during the day. Make packing a cinch by looking at the forecast for every place you're visiting.
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