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County Dublin

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County Dublin is in the Ireland's East Coast and Midlands.

Regions

Dublin is divided up into four separate boroughs or council areas. These are:

  • Fingal County -covering the north part of greater Dublin and county.
  • Dublin City
  • South County Dublin
  • Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown -covering most of the south eastern part of Dublin

Cities

Other destinations

Culture and History

Talk

A funny well rounded chat website for County Dublin is called Hidden Dublin http://www.hidden-dublin.com it's written by a Dubliner and is packed with money saving tips.

Travel to County Dublin & Visa Requirements

Visa requirements

The Visa requirements for entry into Ireland and County Dublin are very straight forward. All citizens of the EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to visit Ireland on holiday. Most people from these countries are free to live and work in Ireland, but countries such as Romania have restrictions applied. Many countries have visa agreements with Ireland and as such don't need any special documentation before arriving in Ireland. For more information about this topic please see the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Flights and airtickets to County Dublin

By train

Buses to County Dublin

By Boat

There are two major ports in County Dublin for the transit of passengers, Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire Port. These services are supplied by either Stena Lines or Irish Ferries. These services run daily and connect County Dublin with Wales (Holyhead) and England (Liverpool).

By Car

County Dublin is well connected to the rest of Ireland through the road network. The M50 that runs through County Dublin around Dublin is the main focus point of the countries road infrastructure. From the M50, radial routes can be taken to all locations in Ireland.

Tours & Getting around County Dublin

While public transport is available in County Dublin, the City of Dublin is well catered for by bus, taxi, train and tram systems.

Car Rental

All of the main car rental firms are focused around Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre. From North County Dublin, Dublin Airport is easily accessible, while those looking to rent a Car From South County Dublin would have easy access to locations in Dublin City Centre.

  • Yello Car and Van hire Locations for both Car Hire and also Van hire at Dublin Downtown and Dublin Airport. One ways to Northern Ireland and elsewhere in southern Ireland are also available.
  • Budget – Situated at Dublin Airport and North County Dublin
  • Argus Rent a Car – Situated at Dublin Airport. Advertises Dublin Airport location as being Dublin City
  • Thrifty Car Rental - Locations at Dublin Airport, Dublin City Centre and in Tallaght
  • Atlas Car Hire - Shares locations with Thrifty at Dublin Airport, Dublin City Centre and Tallaght
  • Avis – Locations at Dublin Airport and in Kilmainham
  • National – Locations at Dublin Airport and in Stillorgan. North City depot is advertised but is same depot that services Dublin Airport.
  • Dan Dooley – Locations in Dublin City Centre and Dublin Airport
  • Hertz – Located on South Circular Road and at Dublin Airport
  • Irish Car Rental – Located in Terenure and at Dublin Airport
  • Malone Car Rental Ireland - Part of the Dollar Thrifty Car Rental Ireland Ireland umbrella

Get around

  • Roads
  • Rail
  • Tram
  • Plane

County Dublin attractions and sightseeing

City Centre

There is a free quality accommodation finding service for all parts of Dublin ( City and County ) called Almara Accommodations Dublin (est. 1991) They find and reserve at no charge. If people prefer they can ask for an availability search and A.A.D. will give them the contact details to reserve for themselves. http://www.freewebs.com/dublinaccommodationsalmara/index.htm

See Dublin#See

Outside City Centre

The locations are accessible by the DART which is a regular commuter train service covering most of the coastline north and south of Dublin.

  • Mulhuddart - don't miss this thrilling outpost of civil society; challenging conversation guaranteed
  • Howth and Howth Harbour
  • Dalkey village

Dalkey village/town is listed as an Irish heritage town and as such has a rich history, with no less than three castles within the town borders, making it a great day trip from the city.

  • Killiney

Climb Killiney Hill and see the stunning views out around the bay and to Dalkey Island.

  • Blackrock

Walk along the strand, visit the famed Blackrock market, a flea market open on weekends and bank holidays, and have a drink at O'Rourke's, the old haunt of the Irish author Flann O'Brien. Serviced by the DART and the 4, 4A, 5, 45, 7, and 8 buses.

  • Dun Laoghaire
  • Bray

Climb Bray Head, or walk on its sea front esplanade.

County Dublin city tours

Do go see Dublin's great attractions. Temple Bar is a bit of a tourist trap but it does have some nice things to see.

County Dublin Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

County Dublin nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

Get out

Destinations in County Dublin:

Bray / Dublin / Dún Laoghaire / Howth / Malahide /

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This page was last edited at 18:53, on 24 October 2008 by Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel. Based on work by Crieghton Parry, Peter Fitzgerald, Terence, Evan Prodromou, Ravikiran Rao and Colin Jensen, Wikitravel user(s) Morph and Rentastrawberry and Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.

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