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Cliffs, pubs with live music and endless green. A close, welcoming and very photogenic country.
If you like this destination, also see Spain or Italy.
History and customs of Ireland (Dublin)
Ireland was ruled from London for centuries and suffered the Great Famine of 1845–1852. It became independent in 1922, and Dublin is now a European tech hub.
Celts, the Vikings who founded Dublin and the Normans shaped the island before English rule. The partition of 1921 separated Northern Ireland, which remains in the UK, from today’s Republic of Ireland.
The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 ended decades of conflict in Northern Ireland. The “Celtic Tiger” boosted the economy in the 1990s, and in 2015 Ireland approved same-sex marriage by referendum.
The pub is the social hub, with live traditional music. People buy rounds of drinks, and St Patrick’s Day on 17 March is celebrated nationwide.
Typical food in Ireland (Dublin)
The potato was the base of the Irish diet for centuries. Irish stew is a lamb, potato and onion stew, and soda bread uses baking soda instead of yeast.
- Irish stew
- Fish and chips
- Guinness and soda bread
What to eat in each city of Ireland (Dublin)
- Dublin – boxty, a potato pancake
- Galway – oysters and seafood
- Cork – English Market and fresh fish
Regional dishes in Ireland (Dublin)
- Dublin – coddle and boxty
- Cork – drisheen and fresh fish
- Galway – oysters and seafood chowder
- Kerry – mountain lamb and soda bread
Iconic places in Ireland (Dublin)
In Dublin, Trinity College with the Book of Kells, the Guinness Storehouse and the castle. The Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry are in the west.
Near Dublin are Howth and the monastic ruins of Glendalough. In the west, the Dingle Peninsula and the Aran Islands show traditional Irish culture and storybook landscapes.
1. Dublin – Temple Bar and Trinity College
2. Cliffs of Moher –
3. Ring of Kerry –
4. Kilkenny Castle – a 12th-century Norman fortress
5. Rock of Cashel – medieval ruins on a limestone hill
Seasons: when to go and when to avoid Ireland (Dublin)
✅ Best time. May–Sep: long days and the mildest temperatures, ideal for cliffs and road trips.
⚠️ Worst time. Oct–Mar: rain, wind and little daylight; in winter some attractions cut their hours.
How much does it cost to travel to Ireland (Dublin)
| Item | Average price |
|---|---|
| ✈️ Return flight | |
| Hotel per night · Budget | $88 |
| Hotel per night · Mid-range | $191 |
| Hotel per night · High-end | $339 |
| Restaurant meal (per person) | $15–$39 |
| Street food (per person) | $4–$10 |
Approximate, indicative prices (estimate, Oct 2026). They change with dates and availability: always check before booking. Hotel: Fáilte Ireland / STR, 2025 average rate: €174; Dublin luxury hotels: €308 (Irish Times). Flights: estimates for Europe-based trips; for other cities use the link.