Local Events
Events & Things to Do for Astor Hall, Eden Quay Apartments
Ryder Cup September 22-24 2006:
Astorhall a selection of apartments held specifically for the Ryder Cup however demand is limited so book early to avoid dissapointment.
Click here to visit the official Ryder Cup website
Museums & Galleries in Dublin:
Dublin has long been a centre of art and culture. Apart from the large collections of the National Museum and National Gallery and Irish Museum of Modern Art, the city also boasts many fine small private collections. The range of art and artifacts is enormous, and the visitor will have no problem spending many hours enthralled.
More Information available at http://www.visitdublin.com/museums/
Restaurants in Dublin:
Bacon and cabbage, coddle, Irish stew, smoked salmon on soda bread, boxty, mussels and stout, these are the traditional dishes associated with Dublin and are well suited to warming the bones on a breezy Dublin day.
For the cosmopolitan palate you can find anything from burgers to bhajis, pizzas to pakoras, gumbo to guacamole. Italian, French, American, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Lebanese, Japanese, Russian and even Translyvanian cuisines are represented in the Dublin of today, where informality and friendliness are always on the menu.
More Information available at http://www.visitdublin.com/restaurants/restaurants.asp
Dublin Tourism Centres:
A trip to the fantastic new Dublin Tourism Centre is a must for every visitor to Dublin, providing a one stop shop for all your information and reservation needs while visiting Dublin city and county. Opened in 1996, the Dublin Tourism Centre is situated in the beautifully restored former church of St. Andrew on Suffolk Street, in the heart of Dublin's city centre. The centre has information on everything you need to know about Dublin and Ireland.
While waiting for your enquiry number to be called, the visitor can relax in O Briens Irish Sandwich Bar or enjoy a stroll around the souvenir and gift shops. The more inquisitive might want to explore the building for its historical details - such as the unfinished stone crests of Dublin which can be found outside, or the welcoming motif above the original church door.
Dublin Tourism also operates information and reservation centres at the following locations:
- Arrivals Hall, Dublin Airport
- Ferry Terminal, Dun Laoghaire Harbour
- Baggot Street Bridge, Baggot Street, Dublin 2
- 14 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1
General Information about Dublin:
Population
Dublin has a population of just over 1.1 million.
Weather
Dublin has a mild, temperate climate. Showers can occur at any time of the year, but usually pass quickly. Average temperatures in summer range from 16-20°C / 60-67°F and in winter, from 4-7°C / 39-44°F.
Money
The currency is the Euro (€). The Euro came into operation in January 2002.Banks are open Monday – Friday 10.00 - 16.00 with late opening on Thursday until 17.00. Most bank ATM machines in Dublin accept the ‘Plus’ or ‘Cirrus’ symbols and credit cards are widely accepted. Personal cheques from British banks are not accepted anywhere in Ireland.
Language
English is the spoken language in Ireland. Irish or Gaelic (Gaelige), the ancient Celtic language of the country is also spoken by about 5% of the population.
Shopping
Shops generally open from 09.00 – 18.00, Monday – Saturday with late opening on Thursday until 20.00. In the city centre many shops open on Sundays from 12.00 until 18.00 and some of the larger Shopping Centres open late during the week.
Smoking
Dublin is now Europe's first smoke free capital city! Since March 29th 2004, a smoking ban in the work place has been in force. The primary purpose of the prohibition is to afford protection to workers and the public who are exposed to harmful environmental tobacco smoke. Dublin pubs, night clubs, restaurants and cafés are now smoke free zones. You can still smoke out of doors, in your hotel room, or in private accommodation.
Electrical Current
220 / 240 volts (50 cycles) is the standard electrical current and a 3 square pinned adapter may be required.
Telephones
Mobile telephones can be brought into Ireland. It is advisable to check that the system you use will operate in Ireland. There are also plenty of public telephones dotted throughout the city. International call cards can be purchased in many locations around the city.
To make an international call:
Direct dialling
00 + Country Code + Area Code + Local Number
Public Holidays
Public holidays in the Republic of Ireland are:
New Year’s Day (January 1)
St. Patrick’s Day (March 17)
Good Friday (though this is not a statutory holiday many businesses close and pubs are closed all day)
Easter Monday
May Holiday (first Monday in May)
June Holiday (first Monday in June)
August Holiday (first Monday in August)
October Holiday (last Monday in October)
Christmas Day (December 25)
St. Stephen’s Day (December 26)