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Dublin was great!! The people that live there are great and very friendly. The fellow visitors that I met were all there to have a good time!! Be sure to visit the Temple Bar area. It was great and full of life!!! If you are hungry stop by Quay\'s in the middle of Temple Bar area for...more Dublin was great!! The people that live there are great and very friendly. The fellow visitors that I met were all there to have a good time!! Be sure to visit the Temple Bar area. It was great and full of life!!! If you are hungry stop by Quay\'s in the middle of Temple Bar area for an authentic, delicious and reasonably priced Irish meal! The Fish and chips, any of their stews, and Bangers and Mash were great!!! Guiness Distillery is a must see...even if you are not a Guiness fan! I normally do not enjoy drinking Guiness but it tasted so much better from the distillery. Plus, why not give it a whirl for a free pint of Guiness at the end of your visit to the distillery. And you also get a great view of Dublin from the Gravity Bar where you enjoy your free pint of beer. Also, make sure you are patient when you are waiting for that pint...there is a skill to serving a Guniess, so sit back and watch the \"pros\" at the distillery pour your beer. close

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by jessica919136714 – posted on May 15, 2008

8

Dublin is a good jumping point for seeing Ireland. Most tour groups depart from here. However, the city itself is mediocre. There's nothing really wrong with it- it's just not so exciting on it's own- unless you like the bar scene, but that's all over Ireland. But this is a good place to come...more Dublin is a good jumping point for seeing Ireland. Most tour groups depart from here. However, the city itself is mediocre. There's nothing really wrong with it- it's just not so exciting on it's own- unless you like the bar scene, but that's all over Ireland. But this is a good place to come for a day or two before heading off to enjoy the 'real' Irelandclose

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by mwbrown4414 – posted on May 4, 2008

18

There is so much to see and do in this city!! Don't leave without doing the following: *Guinness Brewery *Old Jameson Distillery *O'connell and Henry Street - Great for shopping! *Temple Bar - Gogherty's Pub - GREAT TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC!! *The Brazen Head Pub - Ireland's oldest pub! *Go...more There is so much to see and do in this city!! Don't leave without doing the following: *Guinness Brewery *Old Jameson Distillery *O'connell and Henry Street - Great for shopping! *Temple Bar - Gogherty's Pub - GREAT TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC!! *The Brazen Head Pub - Ireland's oldest pub! *Go for a walk along the Liffy River *Go to Howth Summit for the day and have fish and chips by the harbour.close

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by vicki-louise-blanco8867 – posted on Apr 13, 2008

19

Still being in Dublin and staying at Dublin\'s International Hostel, I am fascinated by the life that goes on in this city and its own irish character. Dublin is not as big as other western european capitals like berlin or paris, but offers a comparable metropolitan and international flair....more Still being in Dublin and staying at Dublin\'s International Hostel, I am fascinated by the life that goes on in this city and its own irish character. Dublin is not as big as other western european capitals like berlin or paris, but offers a comparable metropolitan and international flair. While the city centre offers all kinds of shops, Temple Bar in the southern centre offers a fantastic nightlife with lots of bars and clubs. The Liffey River divides the city into a northern and a southern part which are connected by many many beautiful bridges and a huge public transport system consisting of buses, tram and railway. Trinity College, O\'Connell Street, Temple Bar, the Guinnes Storehouse and Dublin\'s parks are only a few must-sees of the city. Irrespective the huge price level of Dublin which even visitors from the UK recognize, Dublin is really worth a visit, maybe as part of a bigger journey through Ireland. Have fun!close

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by AlexInternational – posted on Mar 28, 2008

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This place was more of a B&B than a hostel. HUGE breakfast and wonderful staff. Rooms were very quaint and perfectly clean, changed the towels every morning and made the beds. I hardly wanted to go home- perfect accomodation. Do not go looking to party at the hostel but its great if you're...more This place was more of a B&B than a hostel. HUGE breakfast and wonderful staff. Rooms were very quaint and perfectly clean, changed the towels every morning and made the beds. I hardly wanted to go home- perfect accomodation. Do not go looking to party at the hostel but its great if you're looking for some relaxation and a short trip into town where the real fun goes down. Rooms were adorable.close

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by alexisbutler8414 – posted on Mar 15, 2008

2

Well, I don\'t want to say much, because everybody should discover everything on their own, and in Dublin there are so maaaany things to do and see that I would surely forget something. Simply: go there, and you will enjoy it, whatever you might wanna do: go out and party, shopping,...more Well, I don\'t want to say much, because everybody should discover everything on their own, and in Dublin there are so maaaany things to do and see that I would surely forget something. Simply: go there, and you will enjoy it, whatever you might wanna do: go out and party, shopping, sightseeing, etc. The only thing you should pay attention to is the wather, which is often raining.close

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by SukkoPera – posted on Mar 14, 2008

6

I love that you can walk anywhere and it only takes 15 minutes. The weather is cold and a little rainy but not really that bad. There are a ton of bars and pubs and that sort of thing. I really enjoyed the parks and the National History Museum. The bog bodies were really interesting and a little...more I love that you can walk anywhere and it only takes 15 minutes. The weather is cold and a little rainy but not really that bad. There are a ton of bars and pubs and that sort of thing. I really enjoyed the parks and the National History Museum. The bog bodies were really interesting and a little gross. close

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by blondica05 – posted on Mar 13, 2008

31

I was in Dublin Recently for my 21st birthday. Transport in the city is very good and the fares are priced reasonably. The city was not quite I had expected. I had heard that Dublin was expensive and it lived up to what I had been told being expensive for both food and drinks. The city centre is...more I was in Dublin Recently for my 21st birthday. Transport in the city is very good and the fares are priced reasonably. The city was not quite I had expected. I had heard that Dublin was expensive and it lived up to what I had been told being expensive for both food and drinks. The city centre is a fun place to explore and I\'m sure had I been in Dublin a bit longer this review might have been a bit more positive. The Guinness storehouse is a fantastic place and the zero gravity bar at the top gives you brilliant views of the city. The Temple Bar is a great place to meet loads of different people as well as natives for a pint and some good conversation.close

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by leeallanbrown2818 – posted on Jan 11, 2008

2

Dublin is a city that still lies in my heart. I never met so polite people before. That's the best thing that you need to keep from Dublin and the most of Ireland. However the city was unbelievable dirty and the education level enough bad. The police is unarmed and with no power at all to face...more Dublin is a city that still lies in my heart. I never met so polite people before. That's the best thing that you need to keep from Dublin and the most of Ireland. However the city was unbelievable dirty and the education level enough bad. The police is unarmed and with no power at all to face the criminals and scumbags. However the city is growing and things go well. I suggest you traveler if u wanna take the chance to visit this country don't spend to much time in the city of Dublin. All the other cities of Ireland are much better. But even those things you won't be disappointed. You will never find so much plenty of entertainment again, restaurants, (not fast food shops are bad). All the city is like a celebration every day. In the south parts of Dublin you where mostly rockstars live it's really gorgeous to walk. Everywhere close to seaside is nice. The housing situation is archaic and people who own houses are really ignorants. The public transports awful also and there is lack of hygiene. But despite these you need to visit this city. There are a lot of other things you may discover there. You need to find the secrets of this "young" city.close

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by RedHill – posted on Jan 7, 2008

4

Dublin's great, enjoyed New Years Eve there, everyone was friendly, lining the River Liffey with drinks in hand and smiles on faces. A really friendly & fun place. All the main tourist stuff is within walking distance. Warning: EXPENSIVE! Ireland in general is the most expensive country I've ever...more Dublin's great, enjoyed New Years Eve there, everyone was friendly, lining the River Liffey with drinks in hand and smiles on faces. A really friendly & fun place. All the main tourist stuff is within walking distance. Warning: EXPENSIVE! Ireland in general is the most expensive country I've ever visited.close

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by BrianaTaylor – posted on Jan 1, 2008

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