Guinness, Literature and Dancing in the Rain
Highlights and practical information for your visit
Reached in 30 minutes by DART train from central Dublin, this fishing town sits at the tip of a peninsula jutting into the Irish Sea. Its 6-kilometre clifftop walking route passes rocky coves and faces Ireland's Eye, an island home to seabird colonies. Seals waiting around fishing boats are a common sight in the harbour, where seafood restaurants line the waterfront.
This 707-hectare park was enclosed as an English hunting ground in 1662; its name comes from a mistranslation into English of fionn uisce, Irish for "clear water". A herd of wild deer that has lived here since the 1660s roams freely, and the grounds also contain the Irish presidential residence, Áras an Uachtaráin, and Dublin Zoo. Given its size, cycling is more practical than walking.
The stone corridors and iron doors of this prison, used from 1796 to 1924, remain in their original condition. Fourteen leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were shot here in the days after the rebellion; the wounded James Connolly was executed while tied to a chair. Visits are by guided tour only, entering through the star-shaped wing at the centre of the prison.
Set in the basement of a brick warehouse built in 1820 on Custom House Quay, this museum traces the migration routes of more than 10 million Irish people. Across twenty sections, touchscreens and personal letters connect the Great Famine (1845-1852) with twentieth-century migration to America. It won Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction award in 2019.
Named after William Temple, who carried out fortification work along the Liffey in the eighteenth century, this neighbourhood was redesigned as a cultural quarter in the 1990s. Pubs line its narrow cobbled streets, each spilling out a different strain of live music. The streets are quiet by day, when galleries and vintage shops are best explored; in the evening, the crowds and beer prices rise together.
Completed in 1220, this Gothic cathedral stands where Ireland's patron saint is said to have performed baptisms beside a spring. Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels, served as dean here from 1713 to 1745; his tombstone and the Latin epitaph he wrote himself are in the south aisle. Its stone carvings and stained-glass windows have been restored several times over the centuries, with the largest restoration funded by the Guinness family in the 1860s.
The former yeast store at the St. James's Gate brewery, which Arthur Guinness leased in 1759 for 9,000 years, has been converted into a seven-storey exhibition building. The floors explain barley roasting, fermentation and casking in sequence; at the top, the glass-fronted Gravity Bar offers 360-degree views of Dublin. The pint included in the ticket price is enjoyed here, above the city.
Founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592, Trinity College is known for the Long Room library at the heart of its campus. In the 65-metre hall, two tiers of oak shelves rise to the ceiling, with one of Ireland's oldest harps displayed above them. A special case holds the ninth-century Book of Kells manuscript; the pages of its four Gospels, decorated with Celtic art, are turned by hand each day.
Built of cast iron in 1816, this bridge was originally called Wellington Bridge; locals came to call it Ha'penny Bridge after the halfpenny crossing toll, which remained in place until 1919. Beyond the bridge, a walk along the Liffey takes you past colourful Georgian doorways and riverside street art.
Commissioned by King John in 1204, this castle was the administrative centre of British rule in Ireland for 700 years; it was formally handed over to the Irish Free State in 1922. The State Apartments now host state occasions such as presidential inaugurations. Chester Beatty Library, in the same courtyard, is free to enter; its collection includes Quran manuscripts from Cairo and East Asian manuscripts.
What will you do from hour to hour, from morning to evening?
Classic Dublin walk from Trinity College to Temple Bar
Go early in the morning, avoid the queues. The Long Room library and manuscript books will fascinate you.
After leaving Trinity, you can visit St. Petersburg by listening to street musicians on Grafton Street. Walk to Stephen's Green.
Sit and eat a sandwich in the park or have a coffee at Bewley's on Grafton Street.
Tour the castle, then check out the free Chester Beatty Library's collection of world cultures.
Visit Jonathan Swift's grave and feast your eyes on the details of gothic architecture.
Tour the Temple Bar area and explore the art galleries and vintage shops.
Eat Irish stew and listen to live folk music in Ireland's oldest pub.
Tour the pubs in Temple Bar, stopping in for a pint at each one.
Guinness Storehouse to Kilmainham
Visit the seven-storey exhibition, join the beer tasting, and drink your beer with views of Dublin at Gravity Bar.
Have a sandwich or hot meal at the cafes near the Storehouse.
Witness the most emotional scenes of the Irish struggle for independence with a guided tour.
Return to the city center and walk along the Liffey, take photos at Ha'penny Bridge.
Visit the interactive museum that tells the history of Irish immigration.
Taste modern Irish cuisine in the restaurant overlooking the Liffey.
Beers at a Victorian pub or live music at Whelan's, choose depending on the night.
From the cliffs of Howth to George's Street
Take the DART train from Connolly Station. You arrive in Howth in 30 minutes, accompanied by sea views.
Take a cliff walk and enjoy the ocean view. Watch for seals and seagulls.
After your walk, buy fresh fish & chips from the stalls in the harbor and eat by the sea.
From Howth return to the city center by train.
Discover vintage shops, record stores and handmade jewelry. Skip the falafel counter.
Browse the boutique shops in the Georgian mansion and have a coffee in the courtyard.
Eat Dublin's best burger or fish & chips and enjoy your farewell dinner.
Say goodbye to Dublin with a last night of indie music, dancing and a pint of Guinness.
One week holiday plan with sightseeing tours
From Trinity College to Dublin Castle
Explore the Long Room library and 9th-century manuscript.
Listen to street musicians, eat Irish breakfast at Bewley's.
Tour the Norman castle, then browse the rich collection of the free library.
Explore the underground vaults of Dublin's oldest cathedral.
Ireland's largest church, Jonathan Swift's tomb, is here.
Visit the art galleries and vintage shops in the narrow streets.
Eat with views of the Liffey at the restaurant next to Ha'penny Bridge.
St. James's Gate to Kilmainham
Learn the beer making process, taste, and enjoy the view at Gravity Bar.
Take a break at the cafes around the Storehouse.
The most emotional scenes in Irish independence history.
Free contemporary art museum in the Royal Hospital building, just next door to Kilmainham.
Irish stew and live music in Ireland's oldest pub.
Pop into every pub for a pint and keep up with the folk music.
Dublin's literary legacy from Joyce to Yeats
Discover the works of Joyce, Beckett, Wilde and Yeats at this museum in Parnell Square.
Interactive narrative of Irish immigration history.
Stop at a cafe in the Docklands area.
Irish and European art, from Caravaggio to Yeats, at the free museum in Merrion Square.
Take photos with the Georgian gates and the Oscar Wilde statue.
An elegant evening with a pre-theatre menu at a Michelin star restaurant.
Catch a show at one of Ireland's legendary theatres.
Cliffs, seals and fresh fish
It's a 30-minute coastal train ride to Howth from Connolly Station.
Walk the entire cliff route, the views of the ocean and Irish Sea are striking.
Eat fresh fish & chips or a seafood platter and watch the seals.
If it's set up on the weekend, handmade products and street food.
Get off at Dun Laoghaire and you can walk along the beach.
Walk along the Pier, the views over Dublin Bay are amazing.
Fresh seafood at this secret spot in Smithfield.
Drink pints in a Victorian atmosphere at The Stag's Head.
Deers, parks and Smithfield
Rent a bike, see wild deer, and watch the Presidential residence from afar.
The zoo inside the park is nice, especially if you have children.
Dine around the Cobblestone pub.
Learn how to make Irish whiskey and taste it.
Tour the post office, Dublin's main boulevard and the center of the 1916 Rising.
Take a sunset photo on the bridge, walk along the Liffey.
Eat Dublin's best burger.
Check out the program, watch live music.
Grafton Street to Portobello
Browse vintage shops, record stores and handmade items.
Explore the boutique shops in the Georgian mansion.
Dublin's luxury shopping street and department store.
Sit in the park, feed the ducks, relax.
St. Small but fun town museum on Stephen's Green.
Walk along the Grand Canal and discover Portobello, famous for its cafés.
Eat at the restaurants in Dublin's up-and-coming neighborhood of Ranelagh.
Cocktail and DJ set on South William Street.
Wicklow Mountains or free day
Hike and 6th-century monastery ruins in the Wicklow Mountains, 1.5 hours from Dublin. You can go with tour companies.
Return to Dublin and have one last Irish meal.
Buy a Claddagh ring, Irish wool, whiskey or Guinness souvenirs.
Take one last tour of the park and say goodbye to Dublin.
Last dinner at the bookstore overlooking the Liffey.
Say goodbye to Dublin with one last Guinness. Sláinte!
From local classics to hype places
Premium In the basement of the Dublin Writers Museum, this restaurant run by Finnish chef Mickael Viljanen holds two Michelin stars. The menu combines Scandinavian cooking techniques with Irish ingredients such as sea salt, mussels and venison. A tasting menu is served in the evening; the pre-theatre menu offers a shorter, cheaper alternative.
Current Hype A burger restaurant with a deliberately limited menu: a few burgers, chips and a handful of drinks. Patties made from Irish beef are grilled, and sauces are made on site. After its original Wexford Street location, branches opened in Ranelagh and Temple Bar.
Current Hype The building is said to have served as an inn and pub on this site since 1198; its present façade dates from 1754. Robert Emmet, one of the leaders of the 1798 Rebellion, is known to have held meetings here. Irish stew is served in its stone-walled rooms, with live folk music every evening.
Local Classic An independent bookshop of the same name occupies the ground floor, with a restaurant overlooking the Liffey upstairs; the name comes from the bookshop's narrow spiral staircase. The kitchen relies on seasonal Irish ingredients, and soda bread is baked fresh daily. Browsing the bookshop before heading upstairs is a familiar routine.
Local Classic Opened as a "crab shack" on Crown Alley, this spot seats no more than twelve; you eat standing at the counter or perched on a high stool. Fresh oysters, lobster rolls and prawns dominate the menu, with oysters shucked to order. Food comes with plastic forks; the space is small, but the fish is sourced daily.
Local Classic Housed in an old woollen mill at the foot of Ha'penny Bridge, this restaurant serves meals from breakfast until late at night. The full Irish breakfast brings together sausages, black pudding, beans, tomatoes, eggs and soda bread; tables by the windows overlook the Liffey.
Local Classic Dublin's oldest fish and chip shop opened on Werburgh Street in 1913. Cod is fried to order, and the chips are thick-cut and crisp outside. There are no tables; taking your order to the small park opposite Christ Church Cathedral is a well-established habit.
Entertainment from evening to morning
Local Classic Opened on Wexford Street in 1989, this 400-capacity venue is regarded as an early stepping stone for acts that go on to larger concert halls. Damien Rice, Hozier and Glen Hansard played here early in their careers; some scenes from Once were also filmed here. The intimate size keeps every seat close to the stage.
Current Hype Sharing its name with the district, this pub is one of Temple Bar's most photographed spots, with its red façade and beer garden spilling outside. Live Irish folk music plays every evening, and more than 450 whiskey bottles from its collection fill the bar shelves. Beer prices are among the area's highest, with a pint costing over €8.
Local Classic Records of a pub here date back to 1770, while the building's present Victorian interior comes from its 1895 reconstruction: the stained glass, mahogany bar and brass lamps survive from that period. It stands on narrow Dame Court, just a few steps from the Temple Bar crowds.
Local Classic Housed in a former trade-union building on Wellington Quay, this venue spans three floors, each with a different programme: one for live concerts, one for DJ sets and one for the bar. The line-up changes nightly, and many of Ireland's emerging indie bands have played here. Admission is €5-10 on most nights.
Current Hype This South William Street venue serves brunch by day, becomes a cocktail bar in the evening and turns into a DJ-led dance spot later at night. Its courtyard provides outdoor seating in summer, while winter moves things inside. It is a regular weekend stop for Dublin's young professionals.
Gift, local, premium
Built by Robert Mack for Lord Powerscourt in 1774, this Georgian mansion became a shopping centre in 1981. Its glass-roofed courtyard and original marble staircase have been preserved; the floors house design shops, Irish craftspeople's work and small cafés. It sits on a side street linking Grafton Street and South William Street.
Pedestrianised since 1982, this street runs from Trinity College to St. Stephen's Green. Buskers perform here with city-issued licences; Hozier is also known to have started his career here. Brown Thomas has traded on the street since 1849, while Bewley's Café acquired its present Art Deco façade in 1927.
Replacing Dublin Flea Market, which closed in 2018, this market was re-established on the same Newmarket Square with support from Dublin City Council and Teeling Whiskey Distillery. It opens one Sunday a month from May to September, with vintage furniture, second-hand books, handmade jewellery and street food sharing the stalls. Vintage finds sell out before noon, so arrive early.
Opened as the Royal Market in 1881, this red-brick building was rebuilt after the 1892 fire and is Dublin's oldest covered market. Independent stalls sell vintage clothing, second-hand records and handmade jewellery; among the food stalls, a falafel stand has long attracted a loyal following.
When to go, how to get there, city transportation, accommodation, budget and practical tips.
The River Liffey divides Dublin into north and south sides; the divide reflects a historical class boundary as well as geography. The population is around 1.5 million, but its literary legacy far outweighs its size: James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw and W.B. Yeats lived and wrote in these streets, and often left the city too. Four Irish writers have won the Nobel Prize in Literature, a record unmatched anywhere relative to population.
Founded at St. James's Gate in 1759, the Guinness brewery stands at the heart of the city's industrial history. Live music fills Temple Bar's cobbled streets every evening, while Michelin-starred restaurants operate behind Georgian brick façades. Silicon Docks in the Docklands district houses the European headquarters of Google, Meta and Stripe; these office blocks share a neighbourhood with century-old pubs just a few streets away.
The ocean shapes the climate: changeable and damp, but rarely extreme. Rain can start and stop at any time of day; the Irish complain about it, but the complaint is a conversation starter, more a social habit than a real grievance.
The climate is temperate and oceanic: temperatures rarely fall below freezing in winter, while exceeding 25°C in summer is unusual. Changeability and dampness are constants; the main seasonal differences are daylight hours and crowds.
May-June: Daylight lasts until 22:00, temperatures hover around 15-20°C and the parks turn green. Bloomsday (16 June) falls in this period.
July-August: The warmest months of the year, though even expecting 18-22°C can be optimistic. The festival calendar fills up, and tourist numbers and hotel prices rise together.
September: Crowds and prices ease, while the weather remains suitable. Dublin Fringe Festival takes place this month.
October-November: Days shorten and rain becomes more frequent. The Samhain tradition, considered the origin of Halloween, gives the city a distinctive festive atmosphere at this time.
December-February: Temperatures range from 3-8°C and darkness falls early. Christmas brings Dublin's festive lights and pub fireplaces into play, while prices reach their lowest levels of the year.
By air: Dublin Airport (DUB) is 12 km from the city centre. Turkish Airlines operates direct flights from Istanbul Airport (IST), taking around 4 hours 15 minutes. Pegasus and Anadolujet offer connecting services. As Ryanair is based in Dublin, there is a wide choice of cheap connections within Europe.
Airport-City center transportation:
| Option | Duration | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Express (Bus) | 30-40 min | €7 | He goes to O'Connell Street. The most practical option. |
| Airlink Express (747/757) | 35-45 min | €7 | Heuston Station or city centre. |
| Air coach | 30-50 min | €8 | It operates 24 hours a day, ideal for night flights. |
| Taxi | 20-35 min | €25-35 | Varies depending on traffic. |
| Uber / Free Now | 20-35 min | €20-30 | Available but similar price to taxi. |
Most central sights are within a 20-30-minute walk; transport options for more distant places are also well developed:
Luas (Tram): The Green Line runs southeast-northwest and the Red Line east-west. It is considered the backbone of urban transport, with lower fares using a Leap Card.
Dublin Bus: The network is extensive but slowed by traffic. Cash is not accepted; a Leap Card or the TFI Go app is required.
DART (Suburban Train): The coastal line connects Howth, Dun Laoghaire and Bray, with sea views along the route.
Leap Card: Dublin's equivalent of London's Oyster Card. Valid on all public transport, with a daily spending cap of around €8. Available from machines at the airport.
Walking: Temple Bar to Grafton Street takes 5 minutes, then Trinity College is 3 minutes away and St. Stephen's Green 5 minutes; the centre is compact.
Dublin Bikes: A bike-hire scheme with more than 100 stations across the city. The first 30 minutes are free; the flat terrain makes it an appealing option.
As the city is small, choosing the right neighbourhood puts most places within walking distance:
Temple Bar / City Centre: Within walking distance of pubs, restaurants and attractions. It can be noisy at night, especially at weekends. Prices here are the city's highest.
O'Connell Street / North Side: Close to the GPO, Dublin Writers Museum and EPIC Museum. Slightly cheaper than the south side, with good Luas and DART connections. The Henry Street shopping district is here.
Merrion Square / Ballsbridge: Around the National Gallery, Merrion Square park and the embassy district. A quiet area rich in Georgian architecture, with a concentration of upmarket hotels.
Smithfield / Stoneybatter: Up-and-coming neighbourhoods home to the Jameson Distillery, cafés and independent shops. Close to the centre, with more affordable prices.
Portobello / Rathmines: A quiet neighbourhood along the Grand Canal, with a thriving brunch scene and a 15-20-minute walk to the centre.
| Category | Backpacker | Medium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (2 nights) | €50-80 (Hostel) | €200-350 (3-4★) | €600+ (5★ Hotels) |
| Transportation (Leap Card) | €15 | €25 | €80 (Taxi) |
| Food | €40-60 (Pub grub + market) | €100-160 | €350+ (Fine Dining) |
| Entrance Tickets | €30 (Guinness + Castle) | €60 | €120 (Private tours) |
| Nightlife | €25 | €50 | €120+ |
| Total (3 days) | €160-230 | €435-645 | €1270+ |
Dublin is less expensive than London or Paris, but it is hardly cheap. A pint of Guinness in a pub costs €6-8, and a restaurant dinner runs €25-40 per person. Some museums are free. Ireland uses the euro, so there is no need to change currency.
Keep a raincoat in your bag. A day that starts sunny can bring several showers by noon. Umbrellas turn inside out in the wind; a lightweight windproof raincoat is more practical.
Order at the bar and carry your drinks to the table. Service in an Irish pub starts at the counter; waiting for a waiter wastes time.
Be mindful of rounds. If you chat with people in a pub and they buy you a beer, buy the next round; returning the gesture is a social expectation.
Pouring a Guinness takes 119.5 seconds. It is poured in two stages: first 75%, then topped up once the head has settled. Taking the first sip through the foam is a well-established habit.
Carry some cash, but not too much. Contactless payment works in most places, but small pubs and market stalls still want cash; €50-100 is enough.
Traffic drives on the left. Look right first when crossing the road.
Tipping is optional. You can leave 10-15% in restaurants; tipping for bar service in pubs is not customary.
Signs are bilingual, in Irish (Gaeilge) and English. On public transport, "Lár" means city centre and "Amach" means exit.
Dublin's child-friendliness score is 4.0/5. Its compact centre, free museums and green spaces make family outings easy, though pushing a buggy along Temple Bar's cobbled streets is challenging.
Ages 0-3: St. Stephen's Green and Merrion Square parks offer safe play areas. Dublin Zoo, inside Phoenix Park, lets this age group see animals up close. Buggies move easily on the centre's flat streets but struggle in Temple Bar's narrow lanes.
Ages 4-7: Dublin Zoo takes a full day; penguin-feeding displays and the African savannah section appeal to this age group. Beside Christ Church, Dublinia explores Viking and medieval life through interactive exhibits.
Ages 8-12: EPIC Museum's touchscreen exhibits suit this age group. The Howth cliff walk adds a sense of adventure. Viking Splash Tour combines land and river sightseeing in an amphibious vehicle.
Ages 13+: Kilmainham Gaol's history interests teenagers. Grafton Street's buskers and Temple Bar's energy also appeal to this age group. Guinness Storehouse does not serve alcohol to under-18s, but the exhibition is open to everyone.
Dublin Zoo (Phoenix Park) — More than 400 animals across 60 hectares, with an African savannah section and a tropical bird house. Restaurants and picnic areas are available inside.
Dublinia — Interactive exhibits explore Viking and medieval Dublin. Children can hold swords and dress in Viking clothing.
National Museum of Ireland – Natural History — Nicknamed the "Dead Zoo", this Merrion Street museum offers free access to giant skeletons and a taxidermy collection.
Phoenix Park and the Deer — Encounter a herd of wild deer that has lived in this 707-hectare park since the 1660s. Bike hire and children's playgrounds are available.
Viking Splash Tour — A 75-minute tour combining land and water aboard an amphibious vehicle from the Second World War.
Buggies: Main streets in the city centre are flat and accessible; Temple Bar's narrow cobbled lanes are challenging. Luas trams accommodate buggies, and Dublin Bus also has designated space.
Children's menus: Most Irish restaurants offer them. Some pubs admit children until 21:00; ask beforehand.
Children's ticket discounts: Under-5s enter most museums and use public transport free. Ages 5-15 get reduced fares, and a child Leap Card is available.
Toilets: Shopping centres and museums have free toilets. They are harder to find on the street; asking at the nearest café or using a Grafton Street shopping centre is practical.
When you sit down with a pint in a pub, it is normal for the person beside you to start a conversation; in Ireland, this is an everyday form of socialising, not an intrusion. Responding and buying the next round are expected ways of returning the gesture.
You will often hear "craic" (pronounced "crack"), meaning fun, conversation or having a good time. When someone asks you about it, a positive response is the quickest way to keep the conversation going.
The bartender announces last orders, usually around 23:00-23:30. As alcohol sales hours are regulated by law, you must make do with the drink you have left; nightclubs may stay open until 02:00-03:00.
The indoor smoking ban is strictly enforced; smokers use the beer garden or pavement outside the pub.
Irish people dislike being confused with the English; the history between the two countries is complex and sensitive, so avoiding questions along those lines is sensible.
How many days to visit Dublin? Three days are enough to explore the city centre thoroughly. Those adding day trips to Howth or the Wicklow Mountains plan for 5-7 days. Allow several evenings to experience pub culture; one night is not enough.
Is an Irish visa required? Is a Schengen visa valid? Ireland is outside the Schengen Area and operates its own visa system. Holders of ordinary Turkish passports must apply for an Irish visa; a Schengen visa does not allow entry to Ireland. Holders of green special passports should confirm current requirements with the embassy.
Is Dublin expensive? A mid-to-upper-priced city: less expensive than London or Paris, but not as cheap as Prague or Budapest. A daily budget of €50-70 per person covers transport, food and admissions. A pub pint costs €6-8, and a restaurant dinner €25-40.
Is Guinness really different in Dublin? Right beside the brewery, the difference is noticeable because it is served fresh and at the right temperature. The rest comes from the atmosphere; Guinness enjoyed in a pub with live music becomes a different experience.
Is it possible to get around Dublin without knowing English? Everyone speaks English; Irish is not widely used in daily life, though signs are bilingual. Basic English is enough, but accents can be strong; ask people to repeat themselves if needed.
Which season should I go? May to September is considered the best period, with long days and a busy festival calendar. Winter brings Christmas decorations and lower prices. Carrying a raincoat is recommended in every season.
Is the electrical outlet different? Ireland uses the same Type G sockets as the UK, with large plugs featuring three rectangular pins. Turkish plugs do not fit; buying an adapter in Türkiye is cheaper than airport prices.
Where to go on a day trip from Dublin? Popular options include Howth (30 minutes by DART), the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough (1.5 hours), Malahide Castle (30 minutes), Kilkenny (2 hours by train) and Belfast (2 hours by train). The Cliffs of Moher are demanding as a day trip, but possible with organised tours (12+ hours).
Upcoming festivals, concerts and public holidays
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Custom House Quay, Dublin city center
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Dublin's New Year's Eve celebration is held on the banks of the River Liffey with light shows, live music stages and fireworks. Thousands of people gather in the square in front of the Custom House. Tickets are free but you must buy them early.
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Official source →Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 17, 2027
Dublin city center
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Ireland's national day and the world's biggest green party. Four days of parades, concerts, street art and nightly events. March 17 is the main day; Get in an early position to watch the parade down O'Connell Street. It's not mandatory to wear green, but if you do, you'll get in on the fun.
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Official source →Jun 6, 2027 – Jun 7, 2027
Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8
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Music festival held in Kilmainham's historic gardens. Dublin's most stylish festival with a program that mixes electronic music, hip-hop and indie. Dancing among the greenery is a different experience.
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Official source →Jun 16, 2027
Dublin in general (especially Sandycove, Grafton Street, O'Connell Street)
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Literary festival celebrating 16 June 1904, the date of James Joyce's novel Ulysses. People wear the clothes of the period, walks are held in the places where the novel is set, and Joyce readings are held in coffee houses. The pilgrimage of literature lovers.
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Official source →Current according to passport type
Ireland is NOT in the Schengen area, it has its own visa system. Maroon passport holders must apply for an Irish visa online. Biometric data is received through the VFS Global visa centre. The average processing time is 4-8 weeks. You can stay up to 90 days with a Short Stay 'C' visa.
Official application →For green passport holders, verify the current status of the Irish visa with the Irish Embassy. Visa exemption agreements may vary.
Official application →Gray passport holders can travel without a visa for up to 90 days.
Black passport holders can enter without a visa.
For application links and other countries, check the Turkish Passport Visa Guide.
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