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Outdoor Recreation/Activities

Ireland has a mild, temperate climate with summer temperatures generally ranging from 60°F/15°C to 70°F/20°C. Temperatures in spring and fall are generally 50°F/10°C and in winter between 40°F/5°C and 46°F/8°C. Snow is rare but rain showers can occur at any time of the year.

Golf Golf – for some people it is a good walk spoilt and for others it is a way of life. Whether you are an avid golfer or the occasional swinger of a club – Dublin is the place where you should be. With over 60 of the finest golf courses in the country within the county area, we cater for all needs and handicaps. The fantastic parkland courses all play to an excellent standard, and even the easy ones have been known to catch people out. Stepping onto the tee box in all of the courses in Dublin will offer you a unique experience each time – even if you have been here before. There is something quite spectacular about playing golf in Dublin. Hiking If you prefer to stay on dry land, head south to the beautiful Wicklow Mountains for hikes in the Irish countryside. Biking Dublin is a great place to explore on bicycle. Avoid the crowds by riding along the seashore, mountain biking through the hills, or head out along the paths around Dublin Bay. Boating Dublin is situated on the water and you can take advantage of this for fishing, or to participate in more active water sports. Surfing, windsurfing, water-skiing, scuba diving and canoeing are all possible options along the Dublin coast and in Dublin Bay itself. Sightseeing Dublin has many visitor attractions, capturing the essence of Ireland's cultural and historic capital city and county. More info... Other City, sea and countryside all within easy reach means activities such as golf, horseriding, hiking, surfing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, hot air ballooning, and car racing to name but a few that are at your fingertips. There are numerous horse-riding centres offering trail-riding and trekking options for visitors. Ireland has a strong racing culture and visitors to Dublin can enjoy races at the nearby Curragh, Punchestown or Leopardstown racecourses. More info... (Place cursor over icons for description)

Indoor Recreation/Activities

Spa Looking for a deeply pampering break? Dublin ticks all the boxes. Check yourself in for a few hours of total relaxation in one of Dublin’s many spas. Enjoy some fabulous treatments and recharge those batteries. Dublin’s indulgent side is expecting you and is just waiting to be discovered. Get expert advice on Dublin's spas from the official website of Dublin Tourism. Zoo Experience some animal magic within minutes of O'Connell Street, Dublin, at the Phoenix Park Zoo, one of the oldest in the world. Belfast Zoo's dramatic setting at the foot of Cave Hill overlooking Belfast Lough makes it a superb day out. In contrast Fota Wildlife Park in Co. Cork allows you to ovserve the animals in a free-range environment. (Place cursor over icons for description)

Arts & Entertainment

Galleries Dublin has long been a centre of art and culture. Apart from the large collections of the National Gallery and Irish Museum of Modern Art, the city also boasts many fine small private collections. The range of art and artifacts is enormous, and the visitor will have no problem spending many hours enthralled. More info... Museums The varied story of Ireland's past is evoked in many of the country's national and local museum exhibits. The National Museum in Kildare St, Dublin houses the finest collection of Celtic artifacts in the world, whilst a visit to the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum near Belfast, provides a more modern history including the Titanic Exhibit. More info... Live music While in Dublin, take in an evening of musical entertainment at the National Concert Hall. Reels, jigs and hornpipes are everywhere in the Irish air - sit back and listen, join in on an impromptu basis, or learn the basics of uilleann piping, harping, fiddling or whichever instrument takes your fancy. Other Today, visitors to the city continue to enjoy marvellous theatrical productions at The Abbey Theater and at a number of other outstanding theatres such as The Gate, The Gaiety and Andrews Lane. Recent Irish productions to have enjoyed considerable success abroad include Dancing at Lughnasa and Stones in his Pockets. (Place cursor over icons for description)

Dining

The wide variety of restaurants in Dublin ensures that the capital offers the very best of international cuisine, with something to please every palate! Dublin’s position on the water guarantees that seafood and fish are abundant: bowls of steamed mussels, home-made brown bread, mouth-watering smoked salmon, plump Dublin Bay oysters (traditionally washed down with Guinness), luscious lobsters, juicy pink prawns…and that’s just for starters! Ireland’s rich pastureland is reflected in the succulent Irish lamb, tender Irish beef and pork and excellent fresh fruit and vegetables that are plentiful. The perfect end to a meal is an Irish coffee – coffee, cream and whiskey!

Dining ($10 - $20) For more options on restaurants in Dublin, please visit the Dublin Restaurant Guide at www.DublinTourist.com. Search options include location and type of cuisine. More info... Dining ($20 - up) Traditional soda bread and potato farls, salmon straight from the river, Dublin Bay Prawns, Lough Neagh Eels, Kerry Blue Beef, and Cooley Lamb - from these fresh, local products a new genre of contemporary Irish cuisine has been fashioned. More info... Bars/Pubs The social hub of Irish life is the pub. There are many pubs in the city centre, and in the villages to the North and South of the centre, that host traditional Irish music nights. No smoking in pubs/restaurants or any other enclosed public space. More info... Market/Grocery Fashion, Food and Literature in Temple Bar, Dublin's Cultural Quarter. More info... Amounts are in US dollars (Place cursor over icons for description)

Business Services

Medical Services

Emergency room care In case of Emergency telephone 112 or 999. (Place cursor over icons for description)