Dublin is the largest city and capital of Republic of Ireland. Dublin became the capital of Irish Free State after the partition of Ireland in 1922. The Northern Ireland remains part of the British Empire. It was founded by the Vikings in 841 and they settled on the south bank of the River Liffey. Dublin derived from the Irish word Dubh Linn or Black Pool in English.
Ireland is using Euro as their official currency even though they are not part of Schengen area. Separate visa must be obtained prior for your visit if your country is not part of their visa waiver program. For more details, please click this link or contact the nearest embassy in your country of residence.
Getting to the city center is easy, from the airport cross the footbridge and board to the bus Route 700 Dublin Airport – City Centre – Stillorgan – Sandyford – Leopardstown. The departure time is every 15 to 30 minutes and the ticket cost is around 6 euros. Online booking is possible at their website https://www.aircoach.ie/booking or you can buy ticket directly at the bus.
Let us explore Dublin!
1) Dublin Castle was built on 1204 AD by the orders of King John of England. In the earlier days, it was served as prison, court of law, military fortress and seat of English Administration in Ireland. It is free to wander around Dublin Castle but if you are interested to know more the place then you must join guided tour or have a self-guiding tour. Tickets are available on their website https://dublincastle.admit-one.eu/?&language=ENG
2) St Patrick’s Cathedral was founded in 1191 and it is known as the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. It is also a buried site for notable individual. Entrance to the Cathedral is not free and adult ticket cost 7 Euros and for students it cost 6 Euros. Bronze statue of Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness is located outside the cathedral, designed by Irish Sculptor John Henry Foley and erected in 1875. Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness was a famous Irish brewer and philanthropist.
3) Guinness Storehouse is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Dublin. For visitors, the journey begins at the ground floor up to seventh floor and the stories being told with various interactive experiences. Ticket price is 18.5 euros for adults and compliment pint is included which can be redeemed at Gravity Bar on the 7th floor where there is overlooking view of Dublin. Online booking is available on their website at https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en/tickets
4) The Ha’Penny Bridge is a pedestrian bridge built in 1816 spanning the Liffey River. In the old times people required to travel by boat in order to cross the Liffey. In 2013, Dublin City Council ordered to remove love locks from the bridge to avoid damage risk of the bridge. Across the bridge you will find Temple Bar known as the city center nightlife of Dublin.
5) Molly Malone is a famous song in Dublin and considered as an unofficial anthem. Molly Malone is a beautiful and young fishmonger who sell her stuff on the streets of Dublin. On the last stanza of the song states that she died of a fever and no one could save her.
Ireland was my 51st country visited around the world!
(YOU TOO can invite us to cover your events and product presentations for FREE to be featured in our blogs @ http://jerichosplace.com, Jon & Jeri at YouTube/Jericho’s Place Channel, FREE selling, posting of products & services @ https://market.jerichosplace.com. We are ready to serve you even on a simple gathering to make your event meaningful just message us at Whatsapp no: +971-525527986. Our Bestfriend JPs and OFWs around the world, we will wait for your comments and invitation down below.)
