The Best of Dublin Festivals in 2012

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Dublin New Year Festival 2012
New Years in Dublin is a big celebration that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. From December 30, 2011 to January 1, 2012, guests can enjoy all the festivities prepared throughout the city. Traditional Irish music, choral performances, and celebrity guest appearances are some of the venues guests can take advantage of. Don't forget to pick up tickets to Dublin's annual flagship performances. The Dublin Gospel Choir at Christchurch, and New Year Live at Guinness Storehouse. The Guinness Storehouse will feature performances by: The Knights of Leon, Ryan Sheridan, and Rattle and Hum.

Unmissable Pubs on London Tours

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By Todd Clifton


All London tours should spend some time soaking up some of The Big Smoke's rich public house culture. As you can imagine, there are hundreds of places to drink London, here are a few pubs that should be the cornerstone of any good tour.
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street
Rebuilt after the Great Fire in 1666, this pub has been location since 1538 and is an absolute must for all London tours. Operated by the Samuel Smith's brewery, this pub is notable for its curious lack of natural lighting
Charles Dickens was known to regularly frequent this pub, and its gloomy setting makes it easy to imagine that some of his characters were created here. The roaring open fireplace means this is a pub best seen in winter.

Dublin This Weekend - Reasons To Be There

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By Adam G. Johnson
If you are wondering why you should opt for Dublin this weekend, here are reasons to do so. Firstly, these weekends give you a perfect opportunity to wrap up a fantastic time with all your friends and family members. Secondly, it always feels great to be amidst tourists who flock to this city from every possible lengths and breadth of the globe to see this amazing Irish city. Thirdly, the city is worldwide known for containing a subtle beauty and a certain type of charm in it that have always appealed to the enthusiastic minds for ages. Fourthly, this city is welcomed as the most financially improved cities. Lastly, the city is a part of many exciting and interesting myths and old legends thereby adding an element of history to it.

Popular Dublin Attractions

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Author: Robert Toth

Dublin is one of the perfect places to holiday, be it for the young or the old. It is one of those European cities which draw tourists all across the globe during all parts of the year. The place can be visited during any part of the year.

City Overview:
Dublin is one of the Ireland cities which have an interesting history and diverse culture and traditions. The Dublin attractions can fulfil all your dreams and help you engage in activities of your preference and interest.



Places which you must visit:
Situated in the College Green, the Trinity College was founded by Queen Elizabeth in 1592 and is the oldest college in Dublin. It has the largest library in Ireland.
The Dublin Zoo is the largest zoo of Ireland and is perhaps the oldest scientific zoo in the world. It houses different species of animals and birds.
Irish Museum of Modern Art hosts many exhibitions on modern art.
Croke Park & GAA Museum gives you all information about the game of football. The latter is also used for the EU conferences.
The Dublin Castle is among the historical Dublin attractions which were built by King John of England. It is the centre for many concerts and EU meetings and also has the Chester Beatty Library.
Christchurch Cathedral showcases many historical features of the city.
National Museum of Ireland comprises of artistic, cultural and historical collections of the city which is exhibited in three buildings.
Malahide Castle features the portraits of the distinguished family of the Talbot family.

Things you must do:
Visit the National Museum of Ireland.
Visit the Dublin Castle which is located in the heart of the city and educates you with the Irish history.
Head for the Irish Museum of Modern Art which is a perfect blend of the contemporary and modern art.
Go the National Library of Ireland and get a hand on one of the best Irish books.
Visit the Dublin Tourism Information at the Suffolk Street and gather all possible information about Dublin.
Spend ample time in the gardens and parks and take free strolls around.
Don't miss a trip to the beach! Go there and feel the fresh air.
Go and pray at the St. Patrick's Cathedral which is one of the finest historical Dublin attractions.
Explore the beauty of the city going on a walking tour.

Shopping and Sports in the city:
Some of the best shopping centres of Dublin are Square Shopping Centre, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Dundrum town centre and The Pavilion Swords. The shops have a lot to offer to the shopaholics. The major sports of Dublin are the soccer, rugby and golf.

How to spend nightlife:
The city's nightlife is among the Dublin attractions which draws tourists. The buzzing clubs, bars and cafes offer whiskeys and Guinness to every aspirant and excited Dublin tourist.

Famous festivals:
Some of the important festivals are the Chinese New Year, Temple Bar Trad fest, The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, The Dublin Book Festival and St. Patrick's Festival.
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New Attractions to See in Ireland

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By Seamus Maguire
Ireland is suffering the worst economic disaster in its history. Reckless lending by the banks fueled a massive property bubble that exploded in 2008 and the ramifications are now only becoming fully apparent. The country risks losing its sovereign status such are the dire circumstances in which it finds itself. It is unable to raise money on the international markets, the banks are broke, the Government is incompetent and leaderless and half a million people are on the dole. The crisis is unprecedented in the history of the sate and at the time of writing looks set to get worse.
Now the IMF and EU Emergency Fund are in Ireland and are, in effect, forming the next four draconian budgets for Ireland, not in any gallant bid to help Ireland, but instead acting in an increasingly desperate attempt to save the Euro and the whole EU project.

The excesses of the so called "Celtic Tiger" period have left an array of vanity property monuments and "white elephant" projects dotted around the country. Perhaps the Tourism Ireland authorities might design a tour of such sites.
Some highlights might include:
Ghost Housing Estates: These are not ones that are haunted, but a term given to unfinished housing estates around the country with little or no people living in them and lacking all but the most basic services. Free entry.
Anglo Irish Bank Skeleton: This creature can be seen on the Dublin Docklands and would put the fear of God into you as it towers over the Liffey Basin. Carbon dating experts trace its origins back as far as 2007 or 2008 AD though the matter is a bone of contention amongst some scientists. Tickets €10 from the NAMA ticket agency.
Zombie Hotels: These are hotels that are ran by liquidators and receivers and are encountered in remote areas of the country where humans were never likely to wander in the first place. Built primarily on the business case that avoiding paying tax was better than servicing the needs of tourists, zombie hotels will warmly welcome you, but like Hotel California, you can never leave. Because they are built in the back of beyond, nobody will find you when you disappear. Free entry
Foxrock Tractors: These are to be found in fire sale auction house around the country. They are huge 4 x 4 jeeps that used to collect the children from school in opulent, upmarket areas of Ireland, but were actually capable of climbing Carrauntoohil Mountain in Kerry and could pull Achill Island around the coast. Reduced from €150,000 to €10,000.
Further tourist attractions will be announced in the coming months!
Further Information
Seamus invites you to take a virtual tour of Ireland through Look Around Ireland - the Ireland Travel Guide. Check out our Map of Ireland

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