Dublin has a lot to offer the potential visitor. It is the capital city and the largest port in the Republic of Ireland and has become the most frequent port of call for cruise liners to Ireland. Smaller cruise liners can come up the River Liffey right into the city centre and the larger ships berth in Dublin Port which is only 2km from the city.
Where else in the world can you find culture, history, architecture, scenic beauty, beaches, mountains and all kinds of leisure activities (including more than 50 golf courses) within a radius of 40km of a capital city?
Breathtaking Wicklow with its mountains, lakes, valleys and long sandy beaches is only a short drive to the south. To the north the historic Boyne Valley boasts a different type of grandeur which includes the legendary Hill of Tara, Slane, Newgrange and the site of the Battle of the Boyne.
No visit would be complete without discovering the birthplace of Dublin’s most famous beverages at the Guinness Brewery and Irish Distillery, both of which welcome visitors, while the pubs of Dublin are famed the world over.
The city has a great literary and cultural tradition, which continues to flourish to the present day. The almost palpable ghosts from the pages of James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ – that ageless guide to the soul of our city – and the streets around Windmill Lane, focus for Dublin’s growing role in the international entertainment industry. Other literary greats include George Bernard Shaw, WB Yeats, and Samuel Beckett – all recipients of the Nobel Prize for literature: Bram Stoker, who created Dracula, and the flamboyant Brendan Behan were natives of Dublin’s north side.
Cruise line traffic is becoming increasingly significant as far as Dublin Port is concerned. Passengers are able to indulge in scenic tours, city tours, shopping, pub visits or whatever takes their fancy. On overnight stops or late night departures it is possible to visit one of the many cabarets or traditional music sessions for which Dublin is famous. One does not need to have Dublin or even Irish ancestry to enjoy a visit to Dublin’s Fair City, the home of Sweet Molly Malone.
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