Dublin holds Trinity College's Book of Kells, the Guinness Storehouse's gravity bar over the brewery, and the Wicklow Mountains' Glendalough monastic ruins reachable in an hour from Stephen's Green.
Highlights
Dublin
Howth
Wicklow Mountains
Glendalough
When to Visit
May-Jun
Bloomsday June 16 commemorates Joyce's Ulysses across the city, Dalkey Book Festival mid-June, and Glendalough's wooded valley walkable without summer coach parties.
Jul-Aug
Longitude Festival in Marlay Park early July, Dublin Horse Show at the RDS Showgrounds mid-August, and the long evenings stretch Temple Bar terrace activity.
Sep-Oct
Dublin Fringe Festival the second half of September, Wicklow autumn colour through October, and pub trad sessions returning to winter schedules.
Nov-Apr
Saint Patrick's Day March 17 turns the Liffey green and packs every pub from Temple Bar to Stoneybatter, and Dublin Christmas market in Stephen's Green Park.
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