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Hidden Ireland

Hidden Ireland is not a company as such, but a network of independent accommodation providers all across Ireland. From quaint, doll-house like cottages to sprawling Georgian mansions.

C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis, born in Belfast, was the author of the hugely popular „Narnia“ books. The first of these „Chronicles of Narnia“ was published as „The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe“ in 1950.

Saint Patrick's Day - Join the Fun in 2012

Saint Patrick's Day - stumble into any Irish-themed pub on March 17th and there will be a Saint Patrick's Day celebration of sorts going on. Most of them not really reflecting the sober image the Ancient Order of Hibernians tried to promote with its Saint Patrick's parades. Drive to any major town in Ireland and some sort of parade will be on. Or you will spot people enjoying a traditional Saint Patrick's Day.

Chinese New Year in Dublin

Chinese New Year in Dublin has become a fixed spot in the Irish capital's event calendar – well, as fixed as a moveable feast can be at least. After all, the Chinese community is one of the strongest immigrant communities in Ireland.

Irish Grocery Prices

Irish grocery prices are of interest not only if you are planning on cooking yourself. They are also a good indicator on price levels in the country. Here are some basic things and their prices, as found in an average supermarket in a semi-rural location.

Irish Value Added Tax Refund - How to Shop Cheaper in Ireland

Most goods in Ireland carry a hefty surcharge of 23% Value Added Tax (VAT). Thus goods that would be actually priced at 100 Euros will cost you 123 Euros. Or, to reverse the process, without the added VAT a souvenir bought for 100 Euros would only set you back by 81.30 Euros.

Westin Dublin

The Westin Hotel in Dublin - description of its location and what to expect.

Churches and Religions in Ireland

While some travelers confine their religious practice to a private space, others will actively seek out the local community to join in communal worship. Which might proof problematic.

Coasteering Around Ireland

Coasteering around Ireland sounds like fun ... after all Ireland is an Island and you can complete the loop. But many people may well ask what “coasteering” is. Well, “mountaineering” is exploring the mountains off the trodden path and with some physical skills. Substitute “mountain” with “coast” and there you go.

Radisson SAS St. Helen's Hotel

The Radisson SAS St. Helen's Hotel in Dublin - description of its location and what to expect.

LUAS – Dublin Public Transport

LUAS is one of the main means of public transport in Dublin, Ireland. Find out more about routes, tickets and the usability.

Cheap Rental Cars in Ireland

Cheap rental cars in Ireland can make an Irish vacation a lot less expensive. Find out where to search for bargains and what pitfalls to avoid.

Cheap Flights to Ireland

Cheap flights to Ireland can take a huge chunk out of your costs when planning an Irish vacation. Find out where to search for bargains and what pitfalls to avoid.

Cheap Accommodation in Ireland

Cheap accommodation in Ireland can take a huge chunk out of your costs when planning an Irish vacation. Find out where to search for bargains and what pitfalls to avoid.

Europa Hotel

The Europa Hotel in Belfast - description of its location and what to expect.

Taking a Bus in Dublin

Taking a bus in Dublin ... it generally is a great experience to explore Dublin by bus and the system operated is fairly easy to master. But it does have its pitfalls.

George Best Belfast City Airport

Essential information on George Best Belfast City Airport, one of Ireland's airports used for scheduled passenger flights. How to get to George Best Belfast City Airport, what to expect and where to go from here.

Passenger Rights When Flying to or from Ireland - European Regulation EC 261/200

Passenger rights - when reading the terms and conditions of a flight booking, it may seem at first glance that all you have is the right to remain silent and seated. But you actually have far more rights, courtesy of European Regulation EC 261/2004.

Public Transport in Dublin

Public transport in Dublin is (quite) good - you definitely do not need a car in Dublin. Indeed it might be rather counter-productive to use a rental car as a tourist in Ireland's capital city. It is a far more sensible idea to use public transport.

Suburban Rail Network – Dublin Public Transport

The Suburban Rail Network (including the Arrow) is one of the main means of public transport in Dublin, Ireland. Find out more about routes, tickets and the usability.

Taxis – Dublin Public Transport

Taxis are an established means of public transport in Dublin, Ireland. Find out more about prices, pitfalls and usability.

DART – Dublin Public Transport

DART is one of the main means of public transport in Dublin, Ireland. Find out more about routes, tickets and the usability.

Dublin Bus – Public Transport in the Irish Capital

Dublin Bus is one of the main means of public transport in the capital of Ireland. Find out more about routes, tickets and the usability.

Bus Eireann – Dublin Public Transport

Bus Eireann can be used as public transport in Dublin, Ireland, albeit with some retrictions. Find out more about routes, tickets and the usability.

Malahide Castle

Malahide Castle is one of Dublin's several castles, about six miles north from the city center and reachable by regular bus, tour bus or train.