Advantages: A wonderful City
Disadvantages: None that I can think of.

...My Mother wasn’t born in Ireland, (like an old song says), but my Grandmother, (my Father's Mother), was born in Dublin. Her Family arrived there in 1493 when they fled Spain during the Spanish Inquisition. We decided to visit Dublin for a few days. We were going to Israel via Amsterdam and in those days it was cheaper to fly from Amsterdam to Dublin than it was from London. We flew on Aer Lingus for a little over an hour. Dublin is the capital city of Erin, (the Gaelic name of Ireland). The currency then was the punt or the Irish pound,(they use the Euro now). The official language is Gaelic but English is used as well. Dublin’s population is just under one million people. We stayed at the Drury Court Hotel near St. Stevens Greens the first night and then had to move to the Fitzwilliam Hotel, (for the next 2 nights). It is near... Read review

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Advantages: Leprechauns, guinness, arse, feck, drink, girls
Disadvantages: Crime, violence, poverty, racism, sectarianism

...Top of the morning to ya! As an Irishman I know all that's worth knowing about the emerald isle and all the shenanigans that goes on there. I know there have been plenty of reviews by foreigners about my good country, but they can only give you a tourists view. The real Ireland lies beneath the shiny gloss and corporate lies. I'm here to unravel it for you. *What follows is called satire. If you have no sense of humour or just want real information on Ireland you shouldn't bother to read this. This disclaimer is a pre-emptitive strike against people who read the whole thing before commenting "I was expecting a nice review on Dublin."* 1. Myths and legends According to the Irish Tourist Board and Hollywood, Ireland is full of happy-go-lucky-leprechauns (see Darby O'Gill And The Little People). The idea of a mythological Ireland... Read review

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Advantages: Friendly, smiley & relaxed people
Disadvantages: Rain and more rain!

...Dublin Since I'm here to travel, I thought that I should actually write about travelling instead of eating and drinking. We went to Dublin in January this year, and had a fantastic time. Our flights cost £55 each return (incl. taxes) from Heathrow to Dublin on Aer Lingus. We booked online - www.aerlingus.com. The flights themselves were pretty good, with no delays and friendly service, which makes a pleasant change from Air France. Plus, our bags arrived with us this time (see previous review on Air France). The only thing about Aer Lingus is that you have to pay for the food onboard - the flights are cheap for a reason, but the food onboard is not. However, don't let that put you off - the flight only lasted an hour, so if you can't go without eating or drinking for that long (like the MOTH) then I would recommend taking... Read review

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Advantages: Low cost travel there, friendly, party city, speak English
Disadvantages: Sat. night taxis!

...Having visited Dublin about 10 times in the last year ( to see my gorgeous girlfriend) I guess I'm suitably qualified to advise on a Dublin weekend by now. 1. Travel> Boat Unless you live close to Holyhead, get on a plane to Ireland. I have been by boat twice and the cost for one person (sometimes 2 or 3)is more than the plane. Boats take between 1.5-3 hours depending on which one you take. I think Irish Ferries and Stena operate the services, which if you're on a driving holiday is a good option. 1.1 - Travel >Flights Flights to Dublin are my fave option. From Leeds, where I fly, you can go by 1. British European 2. Aer Lingus 3. Ryanair 1&2 are targeted towards the business traveller. Ryanair fly to nearly every airport in mainland UK. www.ryanair.com and for the 40 min flight are worth every penny. The best... Read review

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Advantages: Plenty to do in friendly surroundings
Disadvantages: Can be expensive

...Being half Irish, as you can imagine, I have been over to Ireland many a time from when I was a baby. Our main stop was always in Dublin, a wonderfully lively place especially suited to young people where there is plenty of nightlife and great shopping. The locals are great - very friendly and always jolly and singing in the pubs. You'll find the atmosphere in any drinking establishment full of fun, and crazy Irish folk! Apart from shopping during the day, remember that Dublin is right by the sea. If you head towards Black Rock from Dublin City Centre you will pass by The Strand...here