Advantages: Beautiful interior, with an enjoyable trip to the old castle walls
Disadvantages: No parking, and felt a little lacking in rooms to visit.

Dublin Castle stands pround in the centre of Dublin, and has been in constant occupation since 1204. Originally a Viking settlement, Dublin actually got its name from the then nearby Dubh Linn, or Black Pool which the Vikings used to harbour their longboa ... Read review

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I visited here years ago, it was a very interesting tour as I remember. by Essexgirl2006

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Dublin Castle, history, learning and government
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WHERE ALL THE PARTIES ARE HELD
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great tour
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Advantages: Plenty to see and do.
Disadvantages: Quite expensive - but not over the top for a capital city.

Although I have never been to Ireland before, I was looking forward to going as two of my literary favourites where from there – Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats. I did know that I wanted to go on the literary tour, but other than that was open to ideas. We w ... Read review

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Top stuff. I think I would have been tempted by the ghost tour. by Jake_Speed

I think as a visitor to a "foreign city" - that could be Birmingham if you live in Manchester - you have every right to expect the "local" taxi drivers to know their way around! R. by RICHADA

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DUBLIN - COCKLES AND MUSSELS AS WELL AS GUINNESS
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Dublin, The Home Of The Black Stuff
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Blooms Day in Dublin
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Advantages: Beautiful scenery and good nightlife!
Disadvantages: Maybe too touristy for some

...the County Kerry town of Killarney on a few occasions now and what I love most about it is that there is always a good crowd around, there is always something going on there and something to see and do. How to get there There is an airport i ... Read review

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The Irish have all the luck
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KILLARNEY - A Town Reviewed
by charis18uk

Im Telling You No Blarney
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Advantages: Cheese and ham toasties
Disadvantages: Prehistoric toilets

...year when there was a Moby Dick festival in the town so I felt I h ... Read review

Advantages: Scenery is fantastic
Disadvantages: Can be a little costly in peak season

I first stayed at this hotel a few years ago for a wedding. The room was around 120 euros per night for a double room not including breakfast. I have been back a couple of times since and it is now under new management. The prices have gone down quite a b ... Read review

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Would very much liked to have seen some pictures to go with this one - I never book before I "see" these days. R. by RICHADA

Nice review, covers all the sorts of things that potential hotel guests would want to know. by MikeOCarroll

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Advantages: Close to Airport - Lovely Staff - Quiet Night's Sleep
Disadvantages: Problems with TV - Problems with Toilet

I think back when the hotel was built (no idea how long ago this was mind you) it may of been 4* but now I reckon its more of a 3* hotel. We didnt use any of the facilities within the hotel nor the resturant so I cannot comment on those.Che ... Read review

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Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport Quality
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Advantages: yummy food & wonderful staff
Disadvantages: bit dated/dreary

my husband and i stayed at this hotel for one night as we had to be at the airport for 4.30am. on arrival we were checked in super fast, we took our room keys and headed to the room; the only thing we would note is that theres no lifts which isnt fun when ... Read review

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Fab read! by JasonJRogers

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Advantages: Pleasant staff. Some good dishes. Good wines. Great if you like sole!
Disadvantages: Difficult access, overcooked food, ridiculous prices.

...out for dinner to the Lord Edward Seafood Restaurant. It is the oldest seafood restaurant in Dublin and is directly opposite the bea ... Read review

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Excellent review x by Lools_24

Excellent review. E. by 80smusicreviewer

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Advantages: Location!! and cheap
Disadvantages: bathroom gets dirty quick. rooms have no facilities.

We visited Dublin for 2 nights, there was 8 females, ages between 21 and 22. We were there for a 21st Birthday. All 8 of us were able to stay in the same room which was nice. We had 4 sets of bunk beds. Could have done with some more chairs, and towels ... Read review

Advantages: none
Disadvantages: negative

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Advantages: Lots of free-roaming animals to interact with. Easily accessible by public transport.
Disadvantages: I think €9 entry for a 3 year old is quite expensive.

...ever been to. Situated on Fota Island just outside Cork city and home to all sorts of animals including giraffes, monkeys and capybaras. Many animals are roaming free, including llamas and wallabies, and they are very ... Read review

Advantages: One of the most famous headlands in Ireland boasts some incredible scenery
Disadvantages: Is being 'a bit out of the way' really a disadvantage?

The British are by tradition an island race, a nation that does like to be beside the seaside. This is handy seeing as we are actually living on an island, but what (if we're brutally honest) is less handy is the seaside we've been landed with. Obviously ... Read review

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I know this area slightly and you have described it beautifully. by GillyMN

Beautiful, but I prefer drier climates... by lillamarta

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Advantages: Excellent standard four star hotel with leisure facilities.
Disadvantages: None for me.

Castleknock Hotel and Country Club is a four star hotel with leisure facilities located on the outskirts of Dublin, approximately 20 minutes by taxi from the airport (Euro35) and a 15 minute cab ride to the centre. It is not ideally located for sightseein ... Read review

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An excellent review in every aspect. E from me.x by Violet1278

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Advantages: An ancient building in an impressive windswept location
Disadvantages: Some might consider some of its restoration a tad ham-fisted

The Circle Maybe it's me, but as an Englishman driving around Ireland I can't help but feel that the Emerald Isle's visible ancient history is so much more magical than our own. This isn't to say that the Stonehenges of this kingdom aren't impressi ... Read review

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Splendid review. My first impression - it's a pile of rocks, but it actually sounds like a very interesting place to visit. by GodfatherOfSoul

an area I'm very familiar with..great review A x by Anna_Can_Fly

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Advantages: Close to the City centre, food and shops nearby, cheap, clean
Disadvantages: Very basic service, small television in room, no substantial shops/foodplaces on site

...decided to check if the Travelodge had any spare rooms. Reception were very helpful, and after booking a room, check-in was extre ... Read review