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Dublin  travel guides

Dublin is the capital of Ireland and a fun, dynamic and interesting city to visit.

I know it well: 13 years ago I chose it as my home town and now I live here with my (local) husband and two kids!

Navigate this site for articles on visiting the city with and without kids but first, get acquainted with it with these fast facts about the city.

Location: Ireland (Republic of)

Language: Gaelic and English, English being the most widespread

Currency: Euro

Electricity / pugs: type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Airport acronym (DUB)

Famous for: Literature, traditional pubs, Guinness, long musical tradition (Dublin has been declared UNESCO city of literature)

Best time for visiting: Spring and summer

Foods to try: spring lamb, oysters, Guinness, Jameson whiskey

Need to know: like in the rest of Ireland, here you drive on the left

Visiting Dublin with kids: all you need to know for a perfect trip

Dublin Castle, Ireland

All you need to know to plan a perfect family trip to Dublin with kids! The best things to do in Dublin with children, tips on where to stay, eat and play.  Dublin is a lovely city to visit with kids. Perched on the country’s Eastern coast, between the atmospheric Irish Sea and the green[…]

Must have list of the best rainy day activities in Dublin for kids

best rainy day activities in Dublin for kids. Little Ms E under a huge umbrella

What are the best rainy day activities in Dublin to keep kids active and happy? In this post, we list our favourite ways to spend a rainy day in Dublin with children.  There is no getting away from it: in Dublin, it rains often and, if you have children, this means that finding indoor fun[…]

Hellfire Club Hill Walk: why we love this family friendly walk in Dublin

Hellflire Club Lodge on a snowy day

All you need to know about walking up to the HellFire Club walk, one of the most popular family friendly hikes in Dublin. The walk up to the Hellfire Club is one of the easiest and nicest family walks in Dublin. The hike is short, the path easy also for small kids (no buggies) and[…]

Ticknock Walk: beautiful family walk in Dublin with stunning views

Top of Ticknock Walk Dublin

All you need to know about the Ticknock Walk, a lovely walk on the Dublin mountain perfect for the whole family. The Ticknock forest walk is one of our favourite family hikes in Dublin. Easy to access from the back of Marley Park, the walk follows a loop trail and brings you thought the forest[…]

Howth Cliff Walks: what you need to know about these scenic walks in Dublin

View of lighthouse from Howth Cliff Walk

What to expect on the Howth Cliff Walks, scenic coastal walks in Dublin, Ireland. Tips, photos and overview on tackling this walk with kids. If you are looking for an easy walk near Dublin City with beautiful coastal views, I recommend you try the Howth cliff walk. The walk is easy to access from the[…]

Cool family friendly places to eat in Dublin

Cool family friendly restaurants in Dublin the whole family can enjoy. Italian, Asian, street food and more for families with kids of all ages.  I love eating out in Dublin with the kids. We go out for lunch most weekends, sometimes locally and sometimes in town, and while it is never a budget friendly affair,[…]