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Dublin Information
In the wake of a remarkable economic boom, the landscape of Dublin has changed signifcantly over the last decade or so. Dublin now competes as one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. The city's burst of prosperity gave it a new confident sheen, but thanks to the spirit of the people, Dublin remains one of Europe's most down to earth and friendy cities to visit.
Dubliners are intensely proud of their city and history. While at first glance it may not seem so much to brag about, even a little run down in places, but a bit of exploration will uncover Georgian grace, priceless pubs anda pround cultural life3
The name Dublin dates back to the 9th century when Viking raids had became a fact of Irish life. However some Danes chose to stay instead of rape, pillage and depart. They established a trading port where the River Poddle joined the Liffey in a black pool or dubh linn.
Dublin lies on the east coast of Ireland, with Greater Dublin sprawling around the arc of Dublin Bay, bounded to the north by the Howth Hils and to the south by the Dalkey headland. The city is split both physically and psychologically - by the river Liffey; the north has been traditionally poorer and the south wealthier. North of the river the most important streets for visitors are O'Connell St, the major shopping thoroughfare that leads to Parnell Square, and Gardiner St, a B&B and hostel hotspot. To the west, the Smithfield area is emerging as atourist magnet. Busáras, the main bus station, and Connelly station, one of the two main stations, are near the southern end of Gardiner St.
Like a Disneyland for beer lovers, the Guinness Storehouse is an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. The best part of which is the rooftop gravity bar where you can kick back with a pint of the black stuff. Housed in an old grain storehouse, it's an impressive enterprise that milks the worldwide fame of Guinness for all it's worth. Founded by Arthur Guinness in 1759, St James' Gate brews an astonishing 450 million litres of Guinness per year, which just manages to keep ahead of the 4 million pints per day consumed in Ireland alone.
