Tel: +353(0)1 855 6215Events in Dublin in August
August will be such an active month in Dublin! With events all over the city, fun, excitement, and variety are promised. Are you interested in art, music, theatre, dance or films? No problem, there surely will be a festival or event which will be the perfect one for you. Lots of Independent Holiday hostels are…
Who needs Temple Bar ?
Who Needs Temple Bar? Dublin is home to hundreds of pubs, each with something different to offer. When people come here, they usually have an idea in their mind of exactly what they want – traditional Irish music, good Guinness and chatting to the locals. Generally, they all have heard about the same place and…
Indoor Adventures – Bouldering and Trampolining
Sometimes the Irish weather can get the best of us – but with these Indoor Adventures you’ll be getting your adrenalin fix in no time! Bouldering is very similar to Rock Climbing, you still climb up walls, but these walls are a maximum of 4.5 meters high, and there’s some lovely big cushions at the…
SUPing the Sea – Paddleboarding Dublin
Stand Up Paddleboarding or SUPing to the pros is a relatively new adaption of the water+board family. Heading down on the DART south of Dublin, I soon arrived at Dun Loaghaire and from the station I was at Aboveboard within a couple minutes. I was greeted by Richard, the Venezuelan who would be guiding around…
Urban Wakeboarding in Dublin
Sounds like a crazy idea – but until you’ve tried Urban Wakeboarding you’ll have no idea how great it can be. Wakedock is located in the Central Canal, just 5 mins from the DART station and 20mins walk from the hostel. The day we headed down was sunny with little wind, after introductions and instructions…
The Old Jameson Distillery
Triple Distilled, twice as smooth – Jameson Irish Whiskey The Old Jameson Distillery is one of the top attractions in Dublin, where the story of John Jameson & son is told in an exciting, engaging way that is guaranteed to enlighten any visitor. Located in the heart of Dublin and only a short hop (a…
Newgrange and Knowth – Ancient Ireland
Newgrange and Knowth are two of the oldest structures on the planet – and less than an hour drive from Dublin. It would be crazy to miss it while in Ireland We hit the road about 11 on Saturday morning and drove directly to the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, the gateway to the Newgrange and…
Dublin Zoo – An Alternative day out in Dublin
Dublin Zoo provides entertainment for all, and makes a great break from big old stone buildings and pints of Guinness. Using the mini-card discounts available in the hostel reception, the entry price is very reasonable, and getting there is easier enough. Once inside, the layout excellently guides you through and past the animal enclosures, giving…
Dublin for Free
Dublin is a sprawling city of much culture and activities. Most of these cost money but there are things that you can do around Dublin for free.
February in Dublin
January is now officially over. The recuperating from the holidays is finally done and it is time to get on with 2014. Lucky for us, Dublin is a hive of activity this February.
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- Events in Dublin in August
August will be such an active month…
Who needs Temple Bar ?Who Needs Temple Bar?
Dublin is ho…- Indoor Adventures – Bouldering and Trampolining
Sometimes the Irish weather can get…
