Dublin Traditional Irish House Party including Dinner and Show
Price: $26.66
Welcome to the party! A traditional Irish house party is the perfect introduction to Dublin, with great entertainment and a warm and friendly atmosphere. You’ll enjoy good food, local musicians, storytellers and dancing on an evening out that’s unlike any other you’ll experience in Dublin.
Dublin Traditional Irish Music Pub Crawl
Price: $15.99
Discover Dublin’s traditional pubs and wonderful Irish music on this 2.5-hour pub crawl through historic Temple Bar. Led by two talented professional musicians, you’ll visit famous pubs and bars, and hear the story of Irish music and its influences on contemporary world music. Irish pubs and traditional Irish music - it’s the perfect match!
South West of Ireland Small Group Jeep Tour from Dublin (5 days)
Price: $971.82
On this tour you will reach areas that are totally remote, stunningly beautiful, rich in history and heritage, away from mainstream tourism and not in any guide book. The trips are informative, visiting some of Ireland’s hidden historical treasures, finding out about the rich historical heritage and perfect for those visiting Ireland for the first time. Meet the locals and witness a traditional way of life that still survives today.
Dublin, the largest city and capital of Ireland, is a fast-growing city at the mouth of the River Liffey. Dublin is a cultural and economic center for all of Ireland and has a long and rich history that dates back to A.D. 140.
The geopolitical names for the region have changed over the centuries, but Dublin has acted as the capital of Ireland from the twelfth century on. During the period from 1171 to 1541, the area was known as the Lordship of Ireland. Until 1800, it was the Kingdom of Ireland. From 1801 until 1922, it was part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The Irish Republic of 1919 to 1922 was then partitioned into the Irish Free State, which it remained until 1949. Dublin is now the capital of the Republic of Ireland.
The Easter Rising of 1916 destroyed parts of the city center and the Anglo-Irish War and Irish Civil War destroyed much more. For most of the early 20th century, Dublin remained untouched by time. It was often called the 19th Century City of Europe. The film industry took notice of Dublin’s unique architectural situation and realized it was an excellent venue for historical films. The Oscar(r) winning film My Left Foot was filmed in Dublin.
Filmmaking became a prominent industry in Dublin and the city began to see increased prosperity. Many of its historic buildings were restored and new, modern buildings began to spring up.
Dublin is perhaps best known for its literary history. George Bernard Shaw, William Butler Yates and Samuel Beckett are all native Dubliners. Other famous Dublin writers include Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift and Bram Stoker. The most famous, of course, is James Joyce. Ulysses, his most celebrated work, is set in Dublin.
Today, Dublin is home to several theaters, which specialize in a variety of productions including plays, opera, dance and film. The world-famous Abbey Theater provided a venue for the works of George Bernard Shaw among others. Many current and well-known actors hail from Dublin including Gabriel Byrne, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.
The Irish arts community thrives in Dublin. Many fine museums and collections are located within its borders. Rare books, public art, modern art, drawings, prints and decorative arts are well represented in the galleries and museums of Dublin.
Dublin’s young population base (possible 50% under age 25) lends itself to a vibrant nightlife and club scene. Live music is available in many popular bars, and the city is proud of the internationally famous bands to come out of their city. Superstars such as U2, The Boomtown Rats and Sinead O’Connor are all native Dubliners.
There are three universities in Dublin, including the University of Dublin, which is the oldest university in Ireland.
Croke Park, the fourth largest stadium in Europe is located in Dublin and it hosts football and hurling games as well as concerts and performances. Rugby is played at Lansdowne Road Stadium.
As the city struggles to manage growth and historic preservation, Dublin continues to expand. Major retail shopping malls have been completed within its borders and several redevelopment projects are planned.
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Northern Ireland and the North West Small Group Jeep Tour from Dublin (5 days)
Price: $971.82
Head North on a journey through 1000’s of years of fascinating history, dramatic scenery and legendary places to the heart of one of Europe’s most off-the-beaten-track regions. Northern and North-western Ireland has so much to offer as one of the most diverse, intriguing and beautiful areas of Western Europe, it will be a tour that you will never forget.
Are you ready to begin your own Irish genealogical quest? You’re not alone. Today, over 34 million people in the United States alone have Irish ancestry. It’s one of the most commonly searched nationalities in American genealogy. Thanks to a huge wave of immigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Irish roots are found in every part of American life.
Not only is Ireland well-represented among the population of the United States, it can be found throughout the world. People in nearly every nation on earth have ancestry that could ultimately lead them on an Irish genealogical quest. The people of Ireland have been fanning out throughout the world since as early as the 7th century, when monks from the “Emerald Isle” set out to bring Christianity to the masses in Europe. Emigration continued at a steady pace until the 19th century, when it exploded! The infamous potato famine was happening then, and it caused 2 million Irish nationals to emigrate to nations all over the world, but particularly England, Scotland, Canada, Australia, and the United States.
If you want to identify your Irish ancestors and get to know who they were, there’s now plenty of opportunity to do so. Today, there are more records than ever that have been opened to the public, and even made available online! Lots of websites, such as the Origins Network, now make Irish genealogical records available online for a small monthly fee. You can use these websites to find such important records as birth, death, and marriage records, church registers, census records, and rosters of property owners (also known as Griffiths Valuation). So, get out there and get started on your path to discovering your Irish ancestors! They’re looking forward to meeting you!
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West of Ireland Small Group Adventure Jeep Tour from Dublin (3 days)
Price: $571.89
If you only have three days to spare, and are looking for a great way to see Ireland, have a great time and enjoy some of the cleanest air in Europe, then take a three day adventure to the West of Ireland.
Pub Signs of Ireland by Real Ireland
Price: $20.00
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Northern Ireland including Giant’s Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
Price: $145.30
Sit back and relax on this combined rail and coach day trip from Dublin to Northern Ireland. With all your travel arrangements organized for you, you’ll see Belfast and visit the famous coastal landscape known as the Giant’s Causeway, with its stunning basalt columns.
Famous symbols of Ireland…
The harp, also known as the national symbol of Ireland, the Celtic cross, the shamrock and the Irish wolfhound are all well known Irish symbols.
Religion…
The majority of the Irish population are Roman Catholic (88%).
National language…
Gaelic is Ireland’s national language. Only in the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) areas of Ireland will you find that Irish is used as the everyday language. In all other parts of Ireland, English is the spoken language.
Music…
Ireland’s most famous musical export would have to be U2, closely followed by The Boomtown Rats, Thin Lizzy and more recently Boyzone and Westlife.
Hollywood factor…
The cream of the crop includes Richard Harris, Pierce Brosnan, Cillian Murphy and Colin Farrell.
The world of literature…
To our credit, Ireland has produced Bram Stoker, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, William Butler Yeats, Maeve Binchy and Celia Aherne.
Patron Saint…
Saint Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland in around 430. St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland, and indeed all over the world, on March 17th.
Our capital - Dublin…
Dublin was founded by the Vikings in 988 and was originally called Dubh Linn (which means Black Pool in Irish).
First Saint Patrick’s Day parade…
Boston was the proud host with an event organised by the Charitable Irish Society in 1737.
The White House…
James Hoban, a Kilkenny born architect, won a competition to design the original White House.
Famous outlaws…
Grace O’Malley (Queen of the Pirates) operated off the west coast of Ireland and Ned Kelly (son of an Irish convict) was an infamous Australian outlaw.
Highest mountain…
Killarney, County Kerry is home to the highest mountain - Carrantouhill, part of the mountain range the McGillycuddy Reeks.
Longest river…
The river Shannon rises in County Cavan and is approximately 240 miles long. It contains 3 lakes, Lough Allen, Lough Ree and Lough Derg.
Irish delicacies…
Drisheen is a type of pudding made from cow’s, pigs or sheeps blood. White pudding is a mixture of pork, cereal, bread, fat and suet. Periwinkles are sea snails boiled in salted water.
Guinness…
To trip to Ireland would be complete without sampling a pint of the black stuff! It’s said that no matter where you go in the world, only in Ireland will you be served the most velvety, and creamiest pint of the “black stuff”.
Bailey’s Irish Cream…
This hugely popular liquor has been around since the ’70’s.
Irish pubs…
Stumble upon a “trad night”, throw in the customary singsong, a bit of Irish dancing and you’re in for a crackin’ evening!
A sporting nation…
Irish people are very passionate about Gaelic games - football, hurling, rounders, handball and camogie. Rugby and soccer are also very well supported in Ireland.
The great outdoors…
The Cavan Way, The Dingle Way and The Kerry Way are just some of the country’s scenic walking routes that offer a great opportunity to sample Ireland’s breathtaking countryside.
Sense of humour…
There’s nothing like the Irish sense of humour, wit and play with words. Have a look at the below examples:
“not backwards in coming forwards” - means a person is not shy.
“no flies on him” - means a person is not easily deceived.
“she has a tongue that would clip a hedge” - means a person who gossips.
“come for a day and stay for a week” - means someone outstaying their welcome.
Just a few facts to ponder over - for a small island we certainly have a lot going for us!
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