Life in Dublin

Dublin’s legacy stretches back over a millennium of history, change and development. The first known settlement here was Áth Cliath, which took its name from a major ford across the tidal River Liffey. Around the sixth century, a monastery named Duiblinn (Irish for ‘blackpool’) was founded here, where Vikings eventually arrived. After the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1170, Dublin became the capital of the English Lordship of Ireland and was populated extensively with settlers from England and Wales. The early 16th century was a turbulent time when King Henry VIII’s split with the church led to the closure of monasteries and the destruction of religious institutions with

Often, it’s only when you arrive in a place that you realise all the questions you never thought to ask yourself before you set off on your journey. We’ve rounded up some facts about life in Dublin that you might not even know you’ll need to know! What’s the weather like? Ireland’s climate could be described as mild, moist and changeable. Dublin gets about 730mm (28 inches) of rain a year – more than London or Paris, less than Copenhagen or Munich. In the height of summer, the sun doesn’t set until almost 10pm. Temperatures rarely drop below freezing and snow is uncommon except on high ground. The mercury tops out at about 20° Celsius in summ

Dublin is closely connected to the rest of Europe by air and sea – and to the rest of the island of Ireland by road and rail. By air Dublin’s airport is one of the top 20 in Europe for both direct and hub connectivity. 46 airlines connect the city to over 180 destinations in 42 countries across four continents. The airport, which is north of the city, is easily accessible by road from the city centre (25-35 mins). Aircoach is a private bus service from the airport to the city centre

Dublin is a city bisected by the River Liffey. People tend to divide it into two key areas: the north side – traditionally home to a working class resident – and the south side, home to the middle and upper classes. That distinction is being quickly eroded, however, as a number of neighbourhoods in the north, such as Smithfield, Stoneybatter and Clontarf become gentrified. The core of the inner city is contained within two canals: the Royal to the north and the Grand to the south. Over 550,000 people live in these 115 square kilometres. Certain areas are still referred to by their old postal district numbers (like Dublin 8 and Dublin 4). The following areas are just a s