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Exploring Ireland: Civilisation & Culture from Dublin to Belfast

Ireland’s warm, friendly welcome, stunning landscapes and rich heritage make it a fantastic place for a short getaway. It’s not only extremely accessible, it’s also an absolute treasure trove of history and culture (there are even a few legends of treasure troves!). You don’t have to look far to encounter the fascinating relics of the past, many of which are holding their own in modern times. In Ireland, perhaps more than anywhere else in the world, the journey of discovery truly is the destination. If you’re planning a visit to the beautiful Northern Ireland city of Belfast, Shuttle Direct’s Dublin

5 Child-Friendly Activities for a Family Trip to Dublin

Dublin: there’s isn’t a better welcome anywhere in the world. I found it so good, I moved here! The city has as much to offer little ones as it does adults. Irish people love kids, so the capital caters in a big way to keeping them entertained – maybe even tire them out so the city’s more grown-up visitors can enjoy the world-renowned nightlife? Let me give you a tour of my adopted home town, with some of my niece

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The Best Pubs and Grub in Dublin

If you’re heading over to Dublin for a long weekend to soak up some genuine Irish atmosphere, you’ll need to look beyond the usual tourist haunts. Ireland’s capital is much, much more than a tourist destination: it’s a thriving, vibrant city with its own unique character and plenty of Irish charm. You don’t need to be a culture vulture to enjoy wandering its cobbled streets or taking in the beautiful sights of its historic architecture. And if, at any point, you feel that things are getting a little too serious and cultural, there’s always a local pub, café or restaurant

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Top Things to See in Dublin

The Irish Pub is popular the world over. In Ireland it is has long been an important institution in local life where people get together on a daily basis and where they celebrate important events which have occurred in the local community, not least the death of local characters which often leads to some fierce drinking at the ‘wake’ following a funeral. Whilst every town and village in the country has its local pubs it’s often Dublin which catches the public’s imagination when it comes to the Irish pub scene. Famous Dubliners who enjoyed a pint include James Joyce, Oscar

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Halloween in Europe

Halloween is a yearly celebration which origins are Celtic. This celebration takes place every 31st of October in different countries such as Canada, United States, United Kingdom and Ireland. The origins of this celebration are related, firstly, with the celebration of the Samhain. This festivity honors the end of the harvest season in the Celtic culture. It is also considered the start of the Celtic New Year’s. In fact, Samhain means “end of summer”. There is also a connection to the Cristian festivity of All Saint’s Day which is celebrated on the 1st of November. This celebration honors and remembers