Dublin City Breaks

Dublin is located on the east coast of Ireland, with the River Liffey providing a North-South divide to the city. Since the early 1960s there has been a tremendous growth in the economy and infrastructure of this famous city with huge private and state investment in housing, transport and industries such as tourism. Dublin City Breaks have become increasingly popular in recent times thanks to the city's reputation as the friendliest capital in Europe. Dublin Short Breaks are a magnet for hen and stag parties that swell the numbers in the city bars.

Dublin takes its name from a Hiberno-English derivative Dubh-Linn meaning Black – Pool. The introduction of low cost cheap Flights to Dublin has seen Dublin Airport become the 16th busiest in Europe and a massive increase in visitors looking for cheap Dublin accommodation.

There is a rich cultural history in Dublin that boasts an incredible list of writers and playwrights such as George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, James Joyce and present day Roddy Doyle. There are also numerous theatres in the city most notably “The Gaiety”, “Abbey” “Olympia” and “The Gate”, all extremely popular with visitors to Dublin. Cheap Dublin city Hotels are in huge demand in this exciting short break destination, also well known for its numerous bars and vibrant nightlife. The Temple Bar area south of the Liffey is the most popular with tourists. This area has plenty of bars and nightclubs and street musicians to attract the attention of passers-by, as well as the Temple Bar Music Centre. The city is proud of its musical heritage, with household names like The Dubliners, The Chieftains, Thin Lizzy and U2, all born and bred in the city.

For the sports minded Dublin is home to headquarters of all Ireland's major sporting bodies, including Football, Hurling, Rugby and Gaelic Football and the impressive Croke Park, the 4th largest stadium in Europe. With cheap Dublin Flights and good value Dublin hotels, the city has become something of a shopper’s paradise. There are plenty of shopping centres around Grafton Street, Henry Street and the ever popular O’Connell Street, selling all famous brands, ranging from designer clothes to perfumes. Proposed investment over the next decade will further enhance Dublin’s reputation as one of Europe’s leading capital cities. Dublin breaks can be booked from a wide range of regional Airports online at Holiday Hypermarket.