Weekends in Dublin

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Package breaks:

  • Euro Relais -city breaks, holiday homes and apartments in cultural capitals.
  • Lastminute.com -last minute weekend city breaks from only £99.
  • Odopo -online travel service representing nine leading airlines and offering flights and hotel bookings.
  • 12 Travel -vacations in Ireland -lodgings, bead and breakfast, car hire and activity breaks.
  • Sherpa Travel -walking holidays in Ireland.
  • Thomson -city breaks to 80 destinations worldwide in Europe and beyond -travelling by Eurostar, air, or self drive.

Flights:

  • Dublin Airport latest flight information, directions and facilities.
  • Aer Lingus -to Ireland from many UK airports
  • Air France -to Dublin fron Belfast, Bristol, Edinburgh, Channel Islands, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Southampton.
  • British Airways -flights to Dublin from most UK destinations
  • BMI Baby -flights from Heathrow to Dublin.
  • Cityjet -Dublin from London City
  • flybe -budget flights from Exeter, Norwich, Southampton and the Channel Islands to Dublin,
  • Lufthansa -Heathrow to Dublin.
  • Ryanair - Flights from Edinburgh to Dublin.
  • Thomson Flights -low cost airline flying out of Doncaster Sheffield to Dublin.

Transport:

Road:
  • Bus Eireann -bus services throughout Ireland and day tours from Dublin.
  • Dublin Bus -bus services for the city and county of Dublin and adjoining areas.
  • Automobile Association | RAC-European breakdown cover, travel insurance and advice.
  • Easycar.com -budget car hire from the operators of Easyjet.
  • Holiday Autos -part of LastMinute.com, holiday autos is the world's largest online car rental broker with fully inclusive car rental in over 4000 locations UK and worldwide.
Ferries:
  • Irish Ferries -operate between Dublin and Holyhead, Rosllare to Pembroke, Cherbourg and Roscoff.
  • P&O Irish Sea -Dublin from Liverpool or Mostyn.
  • Stena -Holyhead to Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) by Catamaran, Explorer, in 99 mins
Trains:
  • Irish Rail - official online guide to the railways of Ireland.

Sightseeing, events, tours and information:

  • Visit Dublin -the official tourist information.
  • An Post -post office portal for Ireland.
  • Abbey Theatre -Ireland's National Theatre, founded in 1904. The artistic policy centres on the promotion of new Irish writing, the revitalisation and presentation of plays from the Irish repertoire, as well as classics of the European and world stages.
  • Custom House
  • Dalkey Castle -mediaeval castle and Heritage Centre in Dalkey.
  • Dublin Castle -just about everything you would need to know about the castle -floor plans, 360 degree panoramas, history and events.
  • Dublin Zoo -founded in 1830, the zoo today is part of a worldwide network of zoos working together to breed endangered species.
  • Four Courts |
  • Gaiety Theatre -built in 1837, the oldest Theatre in Dublin hosts a variety of theatrical productions including drama, musicals, comedy opera ballet and pantomime, and at weekend sthe theatre transforms into a late night club Salsa Palace on Fridays featuring latin beats and Soul Stage on Saturdays featurng world music and reggae.
  • Guinness Storehouse -A fermentation plant at St. James's Gate Brewery has been transformed into a place where you can experience one of the world's best known brands in a totally unexpected way. See also the Guinness website.
  • | Kilmainham Jail | Leinster House | National Botanic Gardens | National Gallery | National Museum | National Wax Museum | Newbridge House | Phoenix Park | Shaws Birthplace | St Patricks Cathedral | Trinity College | 
  • Latest Events -tickets for the latest events in Dublin and other European capitals.
  • Travelinireland -holiday guide for Ireland -car rental, accommodation and tour packages in Ireland,
  • Writers Museum -established to promote interest in Irish literature through its collection, displays and activities, the museum is located five minutes walk from O'Connell Street.

Hotels, Bead & Breakfast:

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  • Aishling House -a splendid 3 Star Guesthouse with Bed and Breakfast accommodation, made up of two elegant Victorian Townhouses, set in leafy old Victorian Dublin City with half an acre of mature grounds, complete with a secure car park and children's play area to the rear.
  • Browns Townhouse Bed and Breakfast in a Victorian guesthouse in the heart of Waterford.
  • Creacon Lodge Hotel Wexford -Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in New Ross
  • Carlow Guesthouse -luxurious Bed and Breakfast accommodation close to the center of Carlow Town.
  • Clarence Hotel -exclusive service in a designer five star hotel in the Temple Bar district in the heart of Dublin City, famously known for its connection U2's front man Bono.
  • Expedia Hotels in Dublindiscount deals on hotels and breaks in Dublin.
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  • Jury's Doyle -Irelands largest hotel group, Jury's Dublin hotels include Ballsbridge, Christchurch, Jurys Inn Custom House, Montrose Hotel, The Berkeley Court, The Burlington, The Towers and The Westbury.
  • Merrion Hotel -opened in 1997, the hotel describes iteslf as the epitome of relaxed grandeur, welcoming Dubliners and visitors to the city with stunningly appointed rooms, crackling turf fires and a host of facilities.
  • Off Peak Luxury -unique luxury hotel breaks to some of the finest romantic hotels, luxury country hotels and boutique townhouses in Ireland.
  • StayInIreland.com - bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation
  • Priceline.co.uk -name Your Own Price on hotel accommodation in over 1,400 cities worldwide.

Hostels and budget accommodation:

  • Abraham House Hostel -accommodation in a Georgian townhouse for backpackers, students and groups near Temple Bar.
  • Browns Hostel clean, affordable, fun & in the city centre! We have guests from all over the world that you can trade stories with & get valuable advice from. Plus we have a reception team which knows all the best restaurants, pubs, clubs & tourist stuff to do in Dublin!
  • Litton Lane & Brewery Hostels -quality but affordable accommodation in Dublin. Litton Lane Hostel was once a famous recording studio for bands such as U2 and Van Morrison, and Brewery Hostel is steeped in history.
  • Marina House -offers budget accommodation in the idyllic seaside town of Dun Laoghaire, in Ireland's capital - Dublin.
  • Marlborough Hostel -Situated in two restored Georgian buildings on Marlborough Street in Dublin's city centre.
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A Great Weekend in Dublin
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