Dublin Travel Forum

hello: weather.com shows Dublin to have "light rain" this weekend--is "light rain" for dublin just a drizzle or is it something more? Also, has anyone seen what the currency exchange rate is for US dollars at the exchange houses in the city center--need to see if its a better deal (can get no fee changes using employee pass of my family) to just change here in the US before going over? (please, no discussions/personal opinions on using atms, the dollar sucks etc etc--I have been to europe a zillion times and I prefer to exchange cash for personal reasons!). Thanks!!

Hello All,

We are seeing a dinner show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub which is a little outside of Dublin City Center and since we don't have a car I guess we'll be taking a taxi. The Pub's website lists a taxi company that will give us a twenty percent discount but they don't list their rates anywhere which can't be a good sign. The taxi company is Xpert Taxi. Does anyone have an opinion on if they are a good and hopefully cheap company? Maybe another company would be better? There are seven of us and I was a little wary of taking the bus since we would have to work off their scheduale and the stop might not be close to our destination. If anyone has any opinions they would be greatly appreciated, :).

any pubs in dublin that have irish dancing during the day or early evening? thanks

Hi, there is 3 of us (& 3 suitcases) traveling to Dublin in early Sept and was just wondering if anyone knew how much a taxi would cost from over in the city centre to the airport. I'm looking at staying at the Augustine Apartments. Or is there a better way to get to the airport from here. I fly out at 7 am so need to be at the airport by 5 am as I'm flying to Belgium. Any advice would be great. Thanks

Hi,
Planning a trip to Ireland & Scotland end of Jul. I have total of of 17days. I will flying into London from Singapore. From London, I tot of flying into Dublin. 1st part of my holidays..I tot of spending in Ireland. Can any members..suggests to me on the routing that I should do? Should I drive while there (ireland/scotland)to explore the places? From Ireland, which city should I fly to in Scotland? I want to end my stay in Ediburgh before flying back to London. Hope to hear any suggestions from VT members. Cheers!

I know this question already probably appeared, but i cannot find it...
So, how distanced is ryanair's airport of center of dublin?
How can I get from airport to city center(train, bus...) and how much does it cost?

We are spending the day in Dublin while we wait for our flight out that evening. Is there a place to store our luggage for the day?

I will be arriving in Dublin for the first weekend November, specifically arriving on a Friday morning and leaving on a Tuesday morning.

How many days would you say a person should do Dublin in? I was hoping to visit a bit further afield during my stay. Are 2 nights in Dublin sufficient?

And what are the recommended - don't miss things to do? Are any days/nights better than others? Should I stay Friday and Saturday night, adn go further afield for the Sunday night? I was hoping to hit a quiet, rural area during my stay.

We managed to get cheap flights from BHX to Dublin for 2 nights in October but wondered if we could get-away with taking only hand luggage since it is only a short break?
They charge £30 or so for a suitcase which is OK seeing as I paid so little for the flight but I thought I might investigate how practical it would be without one!

I am guessing at two rucksacks or small bags for us both.

I note that there are restrictions regarding fluids - soaps, creams etc. which must be in clear plastic bags (re-sealable?) - and of course to the size of the bags themselves. Also, my wife's handbag (purse) must be INSIDE one of these rucksacks.

How have other VT-ers faired with this sort of thing? Have you tried to travel light in this way? Any tips or tricks or warnings would be very gratefully received! We won't be dressing-up particularly for meals etc. and the room has tea/coffee and a hairdryer.
Thank you!

Any ideas what is open etc on Dec 26th. We will be arriving from US at 7:30 am that day. Just hoping some shops and resturants will be open

I have a friend travelling from London for a week with his wife and three kids (ages 6 to 12). He is looking for budget accommodation close to City Centre. Where is the best place to look for this type of accommodation.?
He wants to relax and his wife wants to shop.

What is the best way to get from Dublin airport to Portumna, Train or Bus?

Hello,
I will be arriving on a cruise, on August 27, at the Port. Where can I board the DART, for an all day ticket, that takes me all around the bay? I've been to Dublin several times, but not on this train tour. I understand it costs about 8 Euros/ticket. Is this correct?
Thank you for your help.
Tom Dugan

Hi all,
I'll have a weekend in Dublin this summer, and besides of seeing the city's attractions I'd like to visit the famous Moher cliffs, taking a 1-Day trip which operates from Dublin.
Unfortunately I will only have 3 days and as I cannot plan something like that to the day of the flight arrival (Saturday) or the day of the flight departure (Monday), it leaves only Sunday for such an activity.
I tried to search the Internet but from what I was able to find all the companies that have such 1-day trips operate Monday-Saturday only.
Does anyone know if there is any tour company that works on Sunday as well?
Thanks a lot in advance;-)
Linda

Where is a good place to exchange US dollars in the city centre?? Yes, I know the dollar is weak, etc etc, better to use ATMS, no need for commentary! Thanks....

Does anyone know if it is ok to take strollers on the castle tours at malahide and/or kilkenny? I have looked at both websites and it doesn't say anything either way.

Hi, there is 8 of us in our late 30's coming to Dublin for a stag do.. we are not your teenage lads coming to wreck the town but we do want to have fun. I am the best man and most have never been to Dublin before (I went about 15 yrs ago) and as best man I want to take the guys to some of the best places to let our hair down and enjoy some nightlife that will give us the true taste of ireland - what are your suggestion? On either the friday or sat it would be good to end up in a typical irish pub with live music the other has to be a 80's disco... again any suggestions? we are staying off temple bar (of course)

From my internet research, it looks like the average temperature in Dublin in July is the high 60s (farenheit)--is that usually the case? Looking at several hotels with great rates, there just isn't air conditioning. Thanks.

Hi, is this walk possible to do on your own or is there a cheaper version than priced at 16 Euro's at all.
I'm a history buff so does anyone know what remains of the post office,
thanks

Just wondering if Irish pubs serve wine and not just beer--the ones in America do (at least the ones I have been to) but not sure if that is the case in Ireland. Thanks.

Are infants required to travel by baby seat in cabs in Dublin? Thanks

Wanted to know if Dublin was good for walking around with a baby stoller?? Or are there many hills/stairs, etc etc to deal with. Thanks.

Greetings All,
I will be making my first trip to Dublin next month and won't have long there at all. I'd like to have some suggestions about the absolute "must do" day trip out of Dublin. Should we take a train? Rent a car? Hire a driver? Where do we go?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
TH in Texas

A group of us from the USA are going to Dublin this fall, and we only have one night which we can go to see Irish Dancing and hear Irish Music. I was looking at The Merry Ploughboy Pub in Rathfarnham as a possibility. But then I also saw something about an Irish House Party in Landsdowne Inn in Ballsbridge. Does anyone have any comments or recommendations?

Hi guys

This weekend I will be in Dublin for a couple of days and I wonder if any of you know good plus size stores for me (women's) Larger sizes, like at Evans. Maybe there are more in or around Dublin that you know of?

Greetings
Carina

Hello,

We are both interested in seeing a play one night while we are in town, but I haven't had any luck finding a listing.

This will be my 4th trip to Ireland and Dublin in the last few years, but my friends first. Since it's such a short trip, I would like to get her out to the Irish country side. I had thought about taking the DART down to Wicklow area(something I haven't done). I vetoed her idea of the Blarney stone as a day trip as it just doesn't seem possible. If I am wrong, please let me know. I have also thought of doing Newgange(something I have done before). I had also thought about doing a trip up to Howth(something I had done via private tour) with dinner at the abby. But I can't find a time table on how late the trains run. So if someone can help me with that.

My friend is a runner and she is wanting to get up in the mornings and run. We will be staying at the Jurys Inn Christ Church area. I have walked that area both at night and in the morning area, but always with a group. I don't know if it's safe enough for her to be running by herself in the pre-dawn?? Running is a must for her, as she is taking part in a half marathon in Glasgow, Scotland on the 6th of Sept. So any suggestions of a safe or better location would be great.

I NEED TO GET 24 LADIES FROM THE AIRPORT TO CARDIFF LANE HOTEL ON MAY IST
FLIGHT ARRIVING AT 10 PM
WHAT IS THE BEST AND SAFEST FORM OF TRANSPORT

CAN THE JOURNEY BE PRE BOOKED ?
THANK YOU
LINDA

Does anyone know of a place in Dublin or close by that rents Vespa type scooters for the day? I got no results from Google.

Hi, All!

Looking for a nice place to stay with friends that's inexpensive but sooo not a hostel.

Want something really nice for our first trip, but very kind to our purses.

Please advise if you have any great suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

i will be in dublin for a short time, and i want to know if trinity college will be open, and could l go to christ church cathedral?