Visit Dublin - information about the city

Population estimate: over 500,000
Urban area Size: over 900 km²
County: Leinster
Country: Ireland
Average temperature: 6-12 degrees
Currency: Euro
Nearest Airport(s): Dublin Airport
Public transport: Trains, buses, trams, public bicycle rental scheme
Time zone: Western European Time (UTC0)

Activities in Dublin

Keen to get started enjoying the fantastic entertainment opportunities that await you in Dublin? Kaplan will take away all the hassle of planning, as our dedicated events coordinators provide you with a jam-packed schedule of fun things to do in and around the city with your new friends, from lively nights out to exciting day trips. Your line-up of Dublin’s best attractions could include:

Go to Gaol : Uncover Ireland’s troubled past at the historical Kilmainham Gaol, no longer holding prisoners and now open to the public.
Try the ‘black stuff’ : Sample a hearty pint of Guinness, Dublin’s favourite beverage.
Discover the past : Enter the Dublin Writers Museum and brush up on your knowledge of talented authors such as Yeats, Joyce and Shaw.
Taste Dublin’s finest : Get into the party spirit at The Old Jameson Distillery, where you have the chance to try delicious Irish whiskey.
Let the show begin : Watch a dramatic play at one of Dublin’s exciting theatres.
Spooky spectacles : Start off at the Bram Stoker Dracula Museum then venture on to the creepy St Michan’s Church crypt for frights galore.
Wonder at the fantastic architecture : Visit the prestigious Trinity College and wander around its gorgeous grounds.
View nature’s best features : Just 20 minutes away from the heart of the city, the Howth Peninsula for fresh sea air and awe-inspiring scenery.
Cheer on the team : Take your seat to watch Dublin’s best Gaelic football team play live.
Hit the town : Feel the lively spirit of the Irish in any of Temple bar’s large variety of modern clubs, traditional pubs and thriving bars.