Would six days in Dublin be a good holiday?

Question

I've never been to Dublin or even Ireland before but plan to visit at the end of June, go to a concert and do a day excursion to Giants Causeway. It seems that transport from Dublin is good and even if I don't like the city (although everyone I've spoken to about it seems to like it) there are plenty of excursions I can make. Time and cost wise I can afford a six-day stay. Does this sound a good plan for a holiday for a single person who likes cities but is not really into nightlife?

The reason I ask now is that it seems I can get a good deal on accommodation. It might be more difficult to find cheap accommodation closer to the time.

Thanks to all for very useful information. Six days' accommodation have been booked so that I can plan my work around my holiday rather than fit in my holiday around my work. Seems that six days may not be enough but travel plans are open.

I'll leave this open a little longer. Best answer has probably been chosen.

Answer 1

Yes, and try to add in day trips to Powerscourt (Wicklow) and Newgrange (Drogheda) as well - both are much closer to Dublin than Giant's Causeway, which is a bit of a trek. At least you have some hope of fine weather at the end of June....

Enjoy your stay!

Answer 2

If you like walking / hiking, then take a bus to Glendalough in Co. Wicklow. This is my favorite place in Ireland. They have a number of hikes that you can take. There is history and scenery combined there. It's a very spiritual place. The visitor info centre will give you the history, and suggest walks of varying length and difficulty. When I lived in Dublin, I would go to Glendalough every Sunday and hike for about 3 hours with my husband, then we would stop off at a village nearby for a pub lunch. Magic.

Also, I would suggest that although Dublin is the capital city, it does not capture the essence of Ireland. If scenery is your thing, then head west to Kerry (Killarney and Dingle are the most popular spots with tourists). For smaller cities with vibrancy, try Kilkenny or Galway.

Enjoy your holiday!

Answer 3

Grab your self some guide books! Dublin is a rail hub and Houston Station could could make your holiday as lazy or busy as you want it.

If you are into megalithic sites think about a bus tour to New Grange or rent a car and see Loc Crew in West Meath. Both sites well worth it.

If you are religious think about hopping the train to Kildare Town and checking out St. Bridgets church,tower and of course walk to her well. It has been the site of healing since pre-Christian times. It is also one of the most beautiful and peaceful places on Ireland. One of the few sites shared equally between the Church of Ireland, Roman Catholic and The Old Religion it is a place where you can simply sense Gods presence without the politics.

Enjoy yourself!

Answer 4

Well the best deals in June will still be last minute deals, and plenty of them, provided you do not hit any public holidays in popular places.

You can budget according to the prices on the web site which show last minute prices for March. Expect that prices will generally be 20-30% higher in June, but less than double for July/August which is peak season.

This site will give you a good set of alternatives to investigate. If you are nervous and want to book ahead, book key places now, and fill in the gaps later.

Answer 5

you will love Dublin ,its big busy,like London.and we have just come back from giants causeway in northern Ireland, it was amazing,and a very good place to stay is snuggle rs rest, co an trim 3 minutes from causeway,accommodation is just fantastic food exellent, clean, all mod cons and very cheap, we were only going to stay 2 days, but ended up staying 7 days,

Answer 6

Anyone can celebrate any saint's life. Saint Patrick was born about 385 in Scotland. His parents, Calpurnius and Conchessa, were Catholic Romans living in Britain in charge of the colonies. This might even make Saint Patrick an Italian. At the age of fourteen, raiders captured Patrick and took him as a slave to Ireland, a land of Druids and pagans. Patrick learned the Irish language and customs. While a slave, Patrick's faith in God grew and he wrote "The love of God and his fear grew in me more and more, as did the faith, and my soul was raised, so that, in a single day, I have said as many as a hundred prayers and in the night, nearly the same." "I prayed in the woods and on the mountain, even before dawn. I felt no hurt from the snow or ice or rain." When Patrick was twenty, he had a dream in which God told him to leave Ireland by going to the coast. He escaped and found a boat that took him back to Britain and his family. Later Patrick dreamed that Irish were calling, "We beg you, holy youth, to come and walk among us once more." Patrick studied, became a priest, and, later, a bishop. In 433, he went to take the Gospel to Ireland. Patrick preached the Gospel throughout Ireland, converted thousands, and began building churches. Patrick is famous for using the shamrock (a three-leaf clover) to explain the Trinity. Patrick preached for 40 years and died on March 17, 461 at Saul, where he had built the first church. Patrick's feast day is March 17 and he is the patron saint of Ireland. With love in Christ.

Answer 7

Yes it's a good base and there are many day trip opportunities.

Don't miss the Giant's Causeway/Bushmills/Dunluce castle/Carrick-a-rede rope bridge day trip. Fantastic.

Enjoy your trip.

Answer 8

Dublin is great craic(enjoyment). I'm irish and i lived there for 6 years. the best part is the night life.. Loads of fine restaurants pubs etc...apart from that there is not much else going on. I'm going up for st. pats day, can't wait!!!

Answer 9

Ahh Dublin Fair City...If the girls is quite pretty.....Yea Go For It.....

Answer 10

Having never BEEN, myself, I couldn't say, with any degree, of certainty, but, - according to a group of my friends, - who went, last year, - AND the year before THAT, - it's a WONDERFUL place, that they did NOT want to LEAVE! Remember, the old saying, "NOTHING VENTURED, - NOTHING GAINED"!