Dublin Environs Travel Guide

Walt Disney himself couldn't have planned it better. The small counties immediately north, south, and west of Dublin—historically known as the Pale—seem expressly designed to entertain and enchant the sightseer. The entire region is layer-cake rich with legendary Celtic sites, gorgeous gardens, and the most elegant Palladian country estates in Ireland.

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Dublin Environs Hotels

A lot of people opt to stay in Dublin and take day trips to the environs. If that's the case, a hotel on the south side of the city or in South County Dublin...read more

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Dublin Environs Restaurants

Dining out in the area is essentially a casual affair, but the innovations and experimentation of Dublin's top restaurateurs are influencing the cooking—and...read more

Things To Do

Things To Do in Dublin Environs

Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.

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Dublin Environs Experiences

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    Newgrange in Winter: Just standing amid these 5,000-year-old tombs (which predate the pyramids), you'll wonder: how did they build them?... Read more

  • Ireland's Historic Heart

    Stone Age, Celtic, Early Christian, and Norman: the country is scattered with sites that act as signposts in the long and twisting story called... Read more

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