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Dublin Further Afield
Our brilliant Gold Sponsors RelocationOnline have put together a terrific Dublin Guide that you can find in your conference app with a host of virtual tours by local guide, Maura Walsh.
But if you have some time to get out of the city, here are a few places within a short train or taxi ride.
Dun Laoghaire

Pronounced “Dun Leary” this extremely pretty seaside town became a fashionable resort in Victorian times and it’s easy to see attractions in Ireland dating back to the 12th century. The Malahide
Ranelagh and Rathmines
why. Handsome terraced houses along the seafront, a wonderful harbour, the formal gardens of People’s Park make this an easy jaunt from the centre of the city. Take a walk out along the breakwater for a wonderful view of the town. Go back and discover the Gourmet Food Parlour on the sea front near the station for a terrific lunch. Try their famous roast chicken with a Mimosa along side. Take the 20 minute train from Tara Street station, a 15 minute walk along the River Liffey from the hotel.
Malahide
Also a beautiful coastal village, Malahide is situated on Dublin Bay’s scenic coastline north of the city. Malahide Castle and Gardens is one of the most famous beach and coastal walk is great way to blow the cobwebs away should the conference have left you needing some space! If you’re in the mood for a very smart lunch try The Greedy Goose for some upmarket Tapas. You can also take the train from Tara Street, just going north instead of south!
Wicklow

Wicklow town is about 50k from Dublin and offers a taste of real Irish life ion a working town. The Wicklow Heritage Trail is a set of key stops around the town exposing its history from the how St Patrick first landed in Ireland to the Viking and Norman invasions. Phil Healys Pub on Fitzwilliam Square has been serving the town
Both smart suburbs of Dublin, these two areas are easily accessible on the Luas tramline to Ranelagh and Beechwood Stations. Ranelagh is an affluent residential area very popular with expats and wealthy locals. It’s a great place to get a feel of what it would be like to live in Dublin outside of the main tourist centre. Rathmines is another smart suburb with a great shopping are and some fab restaurants. Roly Bolands Pub and restaurant has been part of the community since 1873.
Grand Canal Quay
Grand Canal Quay is a 30 minute walk from the hotel and is part of since 1861 and offers hearty fare. If you have car to go further afield, Co. Wicklow has some wonderful places to explore including great hiking in the Wicklow Mountains National Park. The 1 hour train to Wicklow also goes from Tara Street and takes an hour so it’s very possible to visit Wicklow and Dun Laoghaire in the same journey. the extraordinary re-development of the old docks and now forms one of the most fashionable places to live in the city… and the most expensive! There are loads of great restaurants and bars and the new Bord Gais Energy Theatre, a stunning building by famed architect Daniel Libeskind.

Wherever you go, we hope you have a great time while you’re in Ireland.
