Waggle like a shoal of roach, the Irish capital sparkles with the joy of living so unique to Ireland. But Dublin is also home to playwrights, poets and writers. You will taste the Guinness flowing freely and this adage, so dear to the Dubliners, “you drink and you read” …
Places not to miss
Dublin is full of sites showing the richness of his literary life! At the corner of a street, square, park or a pub, you inevitably encounter an author who left his mark. Six sites will help you understand the Dublin literary …
Guinness Storehouse : the heart of the old brewery St. James’s Gate site, which resembles a huge pint of 40 meters in height, takes you on a journey through time to discover the history of Guinness. The Gravity Bar, located on the top floor of the building, you are entitled to a free pint and especially to a panoramic view of Dublin;
Trinity College : great writers like Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and Bram Stoker (Dracula) attended this university. You will find the famous Book of Kells four gospels written in the eighth century;
Dublin Writer’s Museum : This museum located in a superb Georgian mansion offers a broad overview of Irish literature by exposing books, personal items and memorabilia of famous Irish writers;
The Duke : it’s one of the most famous literary pub and the best! Walls decorated with drawings, cozy nooks and crannies, traditional decor … By late afternoon the atmosphere in full swing;
The Mulligan’s : it is the lair of journalists and intellectuals! Joyce attended and JF Kennedy when he was a correspondent for American newspapers, just after the Second World War;
James Joyce Cultural Centre: Joyce enthusiasts will learn about the work of the writer during a guided tour by his own nephew!
A near Temple Bar
This old port district of the eighteenth century became the trendy Dublin! Upon nightfall, cobblestone streets teeming with people. Pubs in Ireland are neck and neck with many restaurants and theaters. We find the festive spirit and creativity that was the inspiration for many writers.
Merrion Square: romantic, it is the number 1 spot this Georgian lived as the young Oscar Wilde;
Oliver St. John Gogarty: placed in the heart, you hear in the pub traditional music while tasting regional dishes;
Temple Bar: This is the busiest pub in Dublin by night and day! He has such a map of whiskey hallucinating.
The Dublin Pass entitles you to free entry to thirty attractions and discounts and benefits at certain restaurants, shops and transport.
Dublin bike is a bike rental style Vélib ‘in Paris you can visit Dublin quietly.
The Bloomsday: June 16, the Irish dive back into the world of Odysseus, the anti-hero of Joyce. They follow the trail to the vicissitudes of the latter, speakers and celebrities anonymous read excerpts in the pubs, concerts are held in the streets … some even dress up!
Viking Splash Tour: it’s a way to visit Dublin in an unusual way, aboard an amphibious bus equipped with Viking hats.