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Dublin at Christmas with kids: how to plan a magical family Christmas trip to Dublin
Visiting Dublin at Christmas with kids: an essential guide for visitors. Festive events, weather, and what you need to know to spend Christmas in Dublin. Dublin is great at celebrating Christmas. Winters in Dublin tend to be cold and dark, but Christmas here truly is a triumph of light over darkness. The city centre streets shine under the sparkle of twinkling decorations, shop windows shimmer in gold hues, and Dublin’s interiors envelop you in the warmth of cracking fires and the perfume of mulled wine. For me, this is by far one of the best times to visit Dublin. At Christmas, you can enjoy all the city’s top attractions and…
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Family walks in and near Dublin you and your kids will love
Best walks near Dublin: a selection of the best easy hikes near Dublin and the best walks in and near the city for the whole family. One of the things I like the most about Dublin is how close it is to beautiful nature. All it takes is a short drive or hop on the Dart and you find yourself along the sea or up the mountains, the Irish landscape opening up in front of you, pretty much without having to make an effort at all! Over the course of the years, we have taken many walks and easy hikes and these are our favorite. They are all walks you…
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The best time to visit Dublin: a month by month overview of the weather in the city
An insider guide to the best time to visit Dublin and what to expect in each season (no, it is not just rain, rain and more rain!) Dublin is a great destination for a city break all year round, however, different seasons make for a very different experience. In spring and summer, Dublin often shimmer under the most amazing sun and blue sky and truly blossoms in its identity as a coastal city. While never proper hot, you can even swim in the (cold) sea at this time! In winter, the situation is not quite as dreamy… November, January, February, March tend to be hard months of grey, dull sky and low…
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How to spend 2 days in Dublin and love it: best things to see and must-have itinerary [Updated 2025]
2 days in Dublin, Ireland. Detailed recommended itinerary: best things to see in Dublin in 2 days, where to eat, best tickets and attractions
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Kids attractions in Dublin you and your kids will love
Children's museums, indoor play areas, parks and family-friendly attractions in Dublin for locals and visitors. Our handpicked selection of the best kids' attractions in Dublin.
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3 days in Dublin with kids: The Itinerary You’ll love
Three days in Dublin with kids: a fun, expert Dublin itinerary for families with the best things to see, kid-friendly attractions, family restaurants and travel tips, by a local mom. Dublin is a great city to visit with kids. Compact, easy and full of cool activities for kids of all ages, it is a city you can choose as a destination in its own right for a quick city break or add as a stop to a family road trip around Ireland. I know Dublin well, and so do my kids. Did you know that we live there most of the year? We have been living in Dublin for many…
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How to see Trinity College Dublin and the Book of Kells (and why you’ll love them)
All you need to know to plan a visit to Trinity Colleg Dublin and how to see the Book of Kells: tips for visitors. Trinity College and the Book of Kells are two of the most famous attractions in Dublin and among the most beautiful and fascinating spots in the city. Located in Dublin city center, overlooking monumental College Green, Trinity College is a historic Dubin university dating from 1592. Inside its imposing and stunning campus, you can admire its beautiful architecture, get a taste of college life but mostly admire the incredible Book of Kells, a medieval manuscript like no other. This is all you need to know to…
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The best things to do in Dublin: unmissable Dublin attractions you’ll love
A handpicked selection of the very best things to do in Dublin: best Dublin attractions for visitors, tours and things to do to get to see the best of Dublin! Dublin is a lovely city, full of historical attractions, museums, pretty corners, restaurants and fun things to do. I have been living in Dublin for over fifteen years, and I love showing the city to my friends when they come for a visit. They never expect Dublin to have so much to offer and many of the Dublin attractions: while big-ticket attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse are world-famous, many other Dublin gems are simply not known, until you come…
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How to get around Dublin: essential guide for visitors
All you need to know to plan your stay in Dublin: public transport options and need to know transport tips for a stress-free trip Dublin is the biggest city in Ireland and while most of its main attractions are within walking distance from each other in the city center, chances are you will need to get public transport at least once during your stay. We have spoken before about the best way to get from Dublin airport to your hotel, so today we are focusing on how to use public transport in Dublin city. This post contains affiliate links. Should you make a purchase through them, we might make a…
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Dublin Bay Boat Tours: a fun and unusual way to see Dublin from the water
Dublin Bay Boat Tour review. How to get tickets, what to bring, what to expect: all you need to know to plan a day out on the water The other day, we wanted to do something a little different with the kids and my eye got quickly caught by the of Dublin Bay cruises, a company offering boat trips in Dublin. What they offered seemed great fun: motorboat trips around Dublin Bay, with promises of great views on the gorgeous coastline around the city and the Irish sea. We were intrigued and now that we are back, I can confirm the day was a success! This a fun activity to…
