Things to do in Dublin in a day

bignred05

Off to Dublin next week for a day trip (one of the Ryan air £2 return fare jobs)

I'm after any tips, advice, places to go/visit, places that are cheap to visit (preferably free)
we arrive in Dublin City centre approx 8:30am and leave @ 23:00

any decent places to eat etc

already know about the tip regarding the tip about the dublinbus family ticket for 10 euros for the day

any other tips/advice would be appreciated, thanks

PolishBigSpender

You'll struggle to find anything decent to eat before midday in Dublin, it's horrific in this respect

Aileen_Una

http://www.tourist-information-dublin.co.uk/kilmainham-jail-dublin/kilmainham-jail.htm

Kilmainham Jail is really interesting, and only about 3 quid to get into. If its a nice day you can get a boat out into the bay, but be prepared to get wet. St Stephen's Green is very pretty in good weather and the Porterhouse bar in Temple Bar has great music and drinks.

Edinburghlass_2

You'll get a nice breakfast at La Pizza in Upper O'Connell Street where you get off the airport bus.

PolishBigSpender

From the moneysaving point of view, the Collins Barracks are free and are worthwhile to go and see - and you can walk there from the centre without fuss

FluffyFiFi

Take a walk along the bank of the river, it's free and is great. Find a pub and enjoy the atmosphere, the food is good and the beer great.

jellybabe2

we went to dublin on ryan air £1 return pp we stayed for a weekend
it is very expensive leo burdocks fish & chips werburgh st takeaway
we ate them in the grounds of a cathedral meaning to go in after un fortunately there was a service so we couldnt go in we baught a cheap £10 bottle of wine to go with them from an offie(took plastic glasses with us) & sat on the grass
i agree templebar great irish music/atmosphere
next month we are going to belfast for weekend ryan air same price
electron card ,carry on luggage only no taxes or extras

vikingaero

The Natural History Museum and the National Museum are both free.

PolishBigSpender

FluffyFiFi wrote: »

Take a walk along the bank of the river, it's free and is great. Find a pub and enjoy the atmosphere, the food is good and the beer great.

I'm not sure how anyone could enjoy the atmosphere given the price of alcohol in Ireland!

I still can't figure out how Ireland has a reputation for being heavy drinkers when a beer in an average pub will cost you at least 6 Euro

Mark_Hewitt

You could try the open top bus ride, you'll see most of the sights that way, and if you make use of the hop on / hop off aspect you can spend most of your day.

Having said that most of the major sights in Dublin centre are within walking distance.

Pee

And change your Euros before you get to the airport... sorry if grandmothers and eggs spring to mind.

A day is nice just to take in the vibe. Do any of the 2 for 1 food offers apply in Dublin?