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So, are you travelling to Dublin for WordCamp Dublin 2017? Have you never been here before (or was the last time like 20 years ago?). Excellent – here are some stuff we recommend.<\/p>\n
Sightseeing<\/h2>\n
What I\u2019d recommend to anyone traveling to Dublin would be to set aside a day or two either side of the conference to spend time checking out the city as there won\u2019t be much time during the conference. If I was to pick just a few things to do if it\u2019s your first time in Dublin, this is what I\u2019d recommend:<\/p>\n
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- Guinness Storehouse<\/strong> \u2013 this might be a bit of an obvious one, but it really is worth a trip to the Storehouse \u2013 it\u2019s a fantastic way to spend a few hours.<\/li>\n
- Take the Dart to Howth, Dalkey and Bray<\/strong> – this one is a personal favourite of mine. Dublin is blessed with a fantastic coastline. Howth, and Bray are at opposite ends of Dublin bay but are worth the trip if you fancy some fresh sea air! Dalkey is a beautiful little village a couple of stops from Bray \u2013 you might meet Bono having a pint in one of the local pubs \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n
- Trinity College<\/strong>\u00a0– if you want to see the Book of Kells is an obvious one, but if you want to avoid the crowds you might be better to head to Kilmainham Gaol.<\/li>\n
- Take a walk in two of Europe\u2019s most beautiful city parks. Dublin is blessed to have two fantastic city parks. St. Stephens Green<\/strong> is right in the middle of the city, while\u00a0Phoenix Park<\/strong> is just a couple of Luas stops away and is the largest city park in Europe. Both are absolute gems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Phoenix Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Going out<\/h2>\n
If you fancy staying away from the touristy spots and just want to soak up the city head to:<\/p>\n
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- Capel Street<\/strong> \u2013 one of the most eccentric parts of the city \u2013 Capel never disappoints.<\/li>\n
- Camden Street\/Aungier Street\/Georges Street<\/strong> \u2013 this is the spine of Dublin 2 and has hundreds of excellent pubs, restaurants, and shops. Keep going out to Richmond St. and enjoy a pint in The Bernard Shaw or grab a bite next door in<\/li>\n
- the fantastic Eatyard<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hiking<\/h2>\n
If you\u2019re feeling more adventurous and active, jump on the Luas Green Line and head for the hills.<\/p>\n
- Camden Street\/Aungier Street\/Georges Street<\/strong> \u2013 this is the spine of Dublin 2 and has hundreds of excellent pubs, restaurants, and shops. Keep going out to Richmond St. and enjoy a pint in The Bernard Shaw or grab a bite next door in<\/li>\n
- Take the Dart to Howth, Dalkey and Bray<\/strong> – this one is a personal favourite of mine. Dublin is blessed with a fantastic coastline. Howth, and Bray are at opposite ends of Dublin bay but are worth the trip if you fancy some fresh sea air! Dalkey is a beautiful little village a couple of stops from Bray \u2013 you might meet Bono having a pint in one of the local pubs \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n
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