{"id":8057,"date":"2015-05-06T06:44:29","date_gmt":"2015-05-06T10:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/?p=8057"},"modified":"2015-05-21T08:41:27","modified_gmt":"2015-05-21T12:41:27","slug":"what-to-do-for-a-weekend-in-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/travel-talk\/what-to-do-for-a-weekend-in-dublin\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do for a Weekend in Dublin"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dublin has been a getaway weekend destination for many over the years, as flights from the UK to Ireland are always cheap. With so much on offer, it\u2019s not a surprise Dublin is crowded every weekend of the year. So what do you do when you have an entire weekend in Dublin? Read on to find out.<\/p>\n I know what you\u2019re thinking. This has to be a joke right? Actually, it\u2019s a real place. And one you should definitely visit. Located on the north side of the River Liffey, this tiny museum is fun for all ages. The museum has both guided day and night tours. If you have children, the day tour is full of fun, interactive stories that tell the story of the Leprechauns. The adult-only night tour is another side to the Leprechaun community full of dark tales and animated storytellers. Play on the oversized furniture, walk through a rainbow to a pot of gold and learn about the legends that make Leprechauns Ireland\u2019s most famous icon.<\/p>\n You can\u2019t go to Ireland and not have a pint! And you certainly can\u2019t go to Dublin and not visit the oldest pub in the country; The Brazen Head Pub. This pub is famous with both locals and tourists alike, dishing up some of the city\u2019s best pub food and pints. It\u2019s equipped with multiple drinking rooms, an outdoor patio with heated lamps, and is always a guaranteed good time. Their fish and chips may be the best around.<\/p>\n Chester Beatty was an incredible man. He was an Irish-American millionaire who made his money in mining in the early 1900\u2019s. Throughout the early 1920\u2019s, he travelled endlessly around the world collecting rare art pieces, books, paintings, and many more pieces to add to his growing collection at home. In 1950 he opened up his collection to the public in Dublin and from then on, it has become a masterpiece. His collection is so impressive, it\u2019s been named one of the best museums to visit in the world year after year after year. Some of his most famous pieces include text from the Qu\u2019ran and the Bible. If you\u2019re on a budget, this a great option as the library is free to visit. But regardless, it\u2019s highly recommended you visit this rare look into history.<\/p>\n Part brewery, part restaurant, part coffee roaster, this spot is a must. Located conveniently close to all the tourist attractions in Temple Bar, The Larder sets to impress any interest. For the beer lover, try their very own Dublin Brewer IPA, an acclaimed craft beer. Their coffee is equally impressive roasting their own beans, creating some of the best coffee in town. Pair it with a house-made scone and you have yourself a wonderful afternoon tea. Their restaurant is also not to be missed. With an international selection of dishes, this menu does not disappoint. The Larder continuously pumps out delicious food, beverages, and great service. It\u2019s one of the best in the city centre and definitely worth visiting at some point on your trip.<\/p>\n One of the biggest tourist attractions besides the Guinness Brewery is the Book of Kells. Located in the stunning Trinity College campus, this 9th century gospel manuscript is one of the most visited spots in Dublin. Famous worldwide, this book brings visitors from all parts of the world to see this rare book in person. There are four volumes, with only two being viewed at a time. The Book of Kells isn\u2019t the only feature that comes with your ticket. Your purchase includes a tour of the Old Library; an incredible space that houses over 200,000 old books in one place. You can spend hours looking around the place and admiring the collection. Don\u2019t say I didn\u2019t warn you.<\/p>\n We’d love to hear your stories of Dublin, please comment below to share yours!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dublin has been a getaway weekend destination for many over the years, as flights from the UK to Ireland are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":8207,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[152],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-talk"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/a>
The Leprechaun Museum<\/h4>\n
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The Brazen Head Pub<\/h4>\n
Chester Beatty Library<\/h4>\n
The Larder<\/h4>\n
The Book of Kells<\/h4>\n