'''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

  • Dublin
  • Malahide
  • Howth
  • Swords
  • Rush
  • Lusk
  • Balbriggan
  • Dun Laoghaire
  • Other destinations

    Understand

    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.

    Get in

    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 [http://www.dfa.ie Department of Foreign Affairs].

    By plane

    By train

    By Bus

    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 [http://www.stenaline.ie/stena_line/gb/stena_line_ireland.html Stena Lines] or [http://www.irishferries.com/ 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.

    Get around

    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.

  • [http://www.yellohire.com/ 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.
  • [http://www.budget-ireland.com Budget Car Rental Ireland]? Situated at Dublin Airport and North County Dublin
  • Argus Rent a Car ? Situated at Dublin Airport. Advertises Dublin Airport location as being Dublin City
  • [http://www.thrifty.ie Thrifty Car Rental] - Locations at Dublin Airport, Dublin City Centre and in Tallaght
  • [http://www.atlascarhire.com 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
  • [http://www.malonecarrental.com Malone Car Rental Ireland] - Part of the [http://www.dollar.ie Dollar] [http://www.thrifty.ie Thrifty Car Rental Ireland] Ireland umbrella
  • Get around

  • '''Roads'''
  • '''Rail'''
  • '''Tram'''
  • '''Plane'''
  • See

    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.

    Do

    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.

    Eat

    Drink

    Get out