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Dublin is the thriving capital city of the Republic of Ireland. Not only the largest city, Dublin is technically the only city in Ireland. With that said, it is without a doubt the most popular way of international travel into the country. The Dublin Airport is easily accessible from the city. Dublin is rich in tradition, history, and national pride. Wherever you go, you can see shamrocks and green and orange flags waiving proudly in the air. Old Irish Jigs play in shops and pubs. And there are plenty of pubs in the city, so you surely won’t go thirsty. A perfect place for students who want to gain some independent experience and see a new place; while at the same time feeling the comforts of the English language, and the occasional Starbucks sprinkled across the city.

Dublin Pictures

Things to do in Dublin

Dublin has many museums, parks, tours, and colleges to visit. Trinity College is a landmark in Dublin, located in the center of the city, and is a major tourist attraction. Dublin Castle is another major attraction. The Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Whiskey Distillery are major staples here as well. The Guinness Storehouse has been around since the 1700’s and is home to the famous St. James Gate. You can take a tour of the facility and at the end have a pint of their famous beer at the Sky Bar, overlooking the city. At the Jameson Distillery, take a factory tour and enjoy a whiskey tasting. The tour guides ask for volunteers during the tour to take a taste testing, so be sure to raise your hand to get picked.

Nightlife in Dublin

Dublin is most famous for its abundance of pubs. In the city alone there are over 600 pubs. On practically every corner there is a new and interesting pub. Prices range usually from around 4 euro for a small pint to 6 euro for a taller mug. While this is the usual nightlife, drinking really starts in the early afternoon. Not just tourists and college students follow this tradition though–natives can be found in crowded pubs on Tuesday afternoons watching football games on the TV’s. 3 am is the latest any pub may stay open until, but right up until then it is loud and rowdy. The most famous pub to grab a pint at is the Temple Bar, which is internationally known. It is conveniently located in the Temple Bar district of Dublin. A few streets make up this district of the city, and the majority of the businesses on the crowded streets are pubs!

Colleges and Classes in Dublin

Trinity College is a highly respectable college smack dab in the middle of Dublin. This prestigious college sends out many well educated individuals all around the world. The University of Dublin is a huge university located directly outside of the main city. It is the largest university in Ireland and most students who study abroad attend this school. Classes are taught in English and offer a great variety of courses. Whatever your major or preference, this school has the best variety. Take a history course of Ireland and learn some great cultural information about the place you’re visiting!

Travel From Dublin

Louth, Meath, Kildare, and Wicklow border Dublin. Kilkenny, Cork, and Galway are not too far away either, and are all three accessible by bus. However,Dublin doesn’t have the best public transportation system outside of the city. Although there is a fantastic bus that runs from the Dublin Airport to various locations in the city. There is also a bus stop in the center of the business area that has bus tours of different places in Ireland. Dublin is accessible to the U.K. by way of boat or cheap airfare. This includes Wales, England, and Scotland. Boats run from Dublin to Blackpool daily. Or you can catch a ferry from Belfast to Glasgow.

Dublin Study Abroad Tips

• The weather can be inconsistent, so have an umbrella handy.
• The currency here is the euro, although many confuse it with the British pound.
• Dublinos drive on the left side of the road, so look both ways before crossing.