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Trinity College.
reflects the role played by Bank of Ireland in the economic and social at one of the many old-style pubs or hear a local band at one of
development of Ireland over the past 200 years. Open Tues. to Fri. Dublin’s popular concert venues. A pint of the black stuff should be
9.30am–4pm. Tel: (01) 671 1488. consumed at Ireland’s oldest pub, the Brazen Head near Christ Church
For the nature lover, escape the crowd with your picnic basket in tow Cathedral. With a history dating back over 800 years, this pub has set
and head to one of the city’s beautiful garden havens. It’s amazing how the benchmark by which Irish pub culture is measured. Tel: (01) 677
quiet everything suddenly seems once you enter the gate and leave the 9549. And if you feel up for it, sample the many trendy nightclubs
city behind you. St. Stephen’s Green, located at the top of Grafton scattered across the south side. A memorable night is sure to be had
Street is an exquisitely maintained public park in the heart of south in Temple Bar, where old style pubs meet trendy cafés.
Dublin and is the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll. There’s a children’s
playground, a small lake complete with hungry ducks and swans, and publicbuilding places of interest
intricate walkways dotted with busts of Irish writers and revolutionaries – Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, The Basement, Deanery, Dublin 8.
a far cry from the area’s previous incarnation as an arena for public Tel: (01) 453 9472. Saint Patrick’s is the National Cathedral for the
floggings, burnings and hangings! The green is open during the day, all Church of Ireland Community in Ireland, and has been a centre of
year round, and features open-air concerts during the summer months. worship for more than 800 years. A choir was founded here in 1220,
Nearby is Merrion Square, another haunt for park bench goers. and a strong musical tradition continues to this day. The Cathedral plays
A unique way to tour the city is on one of Dublin’s famous “Ducks”. host to an annual organ recital series, with international musicians
The award-winning Viking Splash Tours operate these reconditioned giving performances on many Wednesday evenings throughout the
World War II vintage amphibious military vehicles, manned by summer. Lunchtime choral recitals are another regular feature.
costumed Viking Tour Captains who guide you through some of the Whatever your reason for visiting, there is something here for you.
important sites of the city, while telling you all about Dublin’s Viking
history leading up to its modern-day status as a thriving European pointofinterest activities & pastimes
capital. The tour ends with the Duck splashing into the waters of Sea Safari, 64-65 Patrick St., Dublin 8. Tel: (01) 855 7600/806
Grand Canal Basin. Great fun! Tel: (01) 707 6000. 1626 to book your tour; Email
info@seasafari.ie. Sea Safari is Dublin's
Shoppers will find just about everything they could want along best and most enjoyable sea adventure. The rigid inflatable boats
famous Grafton Street, where high street shops and department stores operate from Dublin city centre at Custom House Quay. The tour lasts
from the reasonable to the utterly chic abound. At the top of Grafton 1 hour 15 minutes and takes you down the Liffey and across Dublin
Street is the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre with its variety of Bay to Dalkey Island and Killiney Bay. The other tour departs from
shops and galleries. Situated off the other end of Grafton Street is Malahide village (15km north of Dublin) and visits the island of
Nassau Street, home to several souvenir shops of interest, including Ireland's Eye and the fishing village of Howth. Both tours offer a
the Kilkenny Shop, Celtic Note and House of Ireland, while Dawson wonderful opportunity to view seals, porpoises and the amazing
Street is a great place for book lovers. Those looking for a unique one- birdlife of Dublin Bay (Gannets, Puffins, and Cormorants).
off find will want to haunt the George’s Street Arcade or the many other Viking Splash Tours, 64-65 Patrick St., Dublin 8. Tel: (01) 707 6000
side streets which surround Grafton Street, including Wicklow Street, to book your tour; Email
info@vikingsplash.ie. Viking Splash Tours
home to Chesneau’s new flagship store where sophisticated leather offer a unique view of Dublin from their reconditioned 1940s
handbags and accessories abound. The Temple Bar area is also a treasure amphibious vehicles. This is an informative and fun-filled tour that
trove for lovers of vintage clothing stores and unusual ensembles. lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. The tours depart from 64 Patrick St. and
After a long day of touring, sample a bit of Dublin’s nightlife. From also St. Stephen Green North. Sights along the way include Dublin's
pub grub to nouveau cuisine, pints to cocktails, Dublin has everything two famous Cathedrals, Viking Dublin, Trinity College, Georgian Dublin
and many locals and tourists alike head to the south side to enjoy a and the highlight of the tour, "Splashdown" into the water with a
great night out. Experience a foot-stomping traditional music session fantastic trip around the newly developed Grand Canal Basin.
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