County Dublin Ireland | Discovering Ireland (2024)

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Though it is Ireland's third smallest county, Dublin is home to roughly a third of Ireland's population. The county is made up of Dublin and the surrounding areas of the capital city, and borders Wicklow, Meath and Kildare.

County Dublin has one of the highest concentrations of islands on the Irish east coast. Colt Island, St. Patrick's Island, Shenick Island and numerous smaller islets are clustered off the coast of Skerries, and are collectively known as the "Skerries Islands Natural Heritage Area".

The name refers to the 32 counties of Ireland which were created during the Lordship and Kingdom of Ireland.

Dublin is a warm and welcoming city, known for the friendliness of its people and famous for its craic (“crack”)—that mixture of repartee, humour, intelligence, and acerbic and deflating insight that has attracted writers, intellectuals, and visitors for centuries.

The euro is used in the Republic of Ireland. One euro consists of 100 cent. Notes are €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500.

The predominant religion in the Republic of Ireland is Christianity, with the largest denomination being the Catholic Church. The Constitution of Ireland says that the state may not endorse any particular religion and guarantees freedom of religion.

Dublin is Ireland's vibrant capital city and provides a gateway between the EU and the US. It's compact and easy to navigate; mild no matter the season and filled with a millennium of history, energy and opportunity. Oh, and it's home to 1.2 million of the friendliest people on Earth too.

St Patrick's and Christ Church Cathedrals

Ancient, dramatic and intriguing, Dublin's two cathedrals make a striking pair. Built beside a well where Ireland's patron saint baptised converts, St Patrick's dates back to 1220 and is filled with monuments, 19^th-century stained glass and a beautiful Lady Chapel.

DUBLIN = NEW YORK

OF COURSE Dublin is New York. We'll also subdivide the city with the North Side being Queen's and the South Side being Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Can I use US dollars in Dublin? ›

First things first, it's important to note that there are two currencies on the island of Ireland. Euro (€) is the currency used in the Republic of Ireland (including most big cities that we visit: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Kerry, Donegal, Mayo and Waterford). If you're flying into Dublin, you'll need Euro first!

In larger and more frequently visited cities tipping is more and more common; Americans are accustomed to leaving 20%, however the most common practice in Ireland is to leave between 10 and 12%. In nicer restaurants up to 15% (provided that the service charge is not included) is a good rule of thumb.

All in all, Dublin is definitely expensive to visit but it remains a relatively safe and fun place to explore as a tourist. So, I would recommend still visiting, just make sure you budget well before you do!

The City of Dublin has long been known as a crossroads of the San Francisco Bay Area. Dublin is located at the crossroads of two major highways: Interstate 580 and Interstate 680. However, the significance as a crossroads dates back hundreds of years, even to times when Native American trading trails crossed here.

Dublin has long been recognized as a premier community, not only locally but also internationally. Home to some of Ohio's largest corporations, including Cardinal Health, Quantum Health and United Healthcare, Dublin also is the headquarters of the Wendy's Company, Nestle and OCLC.