Friday, December 24, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Trim Castle Hill of Tara Day Tour From Dublin Ireland Slideshow
Trim Castle Hill of Tara Day Tour From Dublin Ireland Slideshow: "TripAdvisor™ TripWow ★ This tour includes a short city tour, then we head North for Trim Castle, where you will enjoy a fully guided tour of Irelands largest Anglo Norman castle (Brave Heart film location) After a coffee break we will then visit Hill of Tara the ancient coronation place of the High Kings of Ireland. Book your seat on http://www.daytoursunplugged.ie/public-two.htm
Saturday, November 20, 2010
The Dubliners - Molly Malone Statue Just off Grafton street Dublin
Join us on one of our spectacular day trips from Dublin to Newgrange - Wicklow - Trim Castlesure we will teach you the song Molly Malone as she wheels her ............................ ah sure yee may already know the words
Friday, November 19, 2010
Dublin airport transfers for groups best value prices
Great Add - welcome to Ireland for all your group airport transfers visit
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offer rates for groups on day trips from Dublin.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Dublin day trips Phil Lynott Thin Lizzy "The Ace with the Bass"
Erected in 2005, a lifesize statue of Phil Lynott can be found on Harry Street just off of Grafton Street in Dublin.
Phil Lynott (1949-1986) was known as the frontman, singer, bassist, and songwriter for the Irish Rock band, "Thin Lizzy" in addition to solo efforts.
The statue was sculpted by Paul Daly and is located in front of a club called Bruxelles.
The locals have nicknamed it "The Ace with the Bass".
While in Dublin on a short break book one of our spectacular day tours from Dublin great guides, spectacular scenery, great music. Book your day tours from Dublin NOW http://www.daytoursunplugged.ie
Monday, November 15, 2010
Dublin airport transfers for groups best value prices
Airlines Top Ten / Punctuality flight arrivals July 2010
SAS 90%
KLM 85%
LUFTHANSA 81%
AER LINGUS 75%
AIR BERLIN 73%
BMI 70%
RYANAIR 69%
BRITISH AIRWAYS 68%
AIR FRANCE 67%
EASYJET 53%
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
Visiting Dublin check out Bikes for Hire During your stay
Dublin Bike Scheme
Great for local & Visitor as well and when you are all pedaled out you can
join us on one of the Best day tours from dublin click on www.daytoursunplugged.ie
Visit Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains, Hill of Tara, plus Trim Castle
Dublin City plans to make 450 bicycles publicly available from 40 locations around the city in a scheme similar to that which exists in Paris and done in conjunction with the same private partner.
In what is clearly a nice idea, people will be able to pick up a bike whenever they need it and drop it back to any of the locations when they are done. A Smart-card system will handle issues like deposits and payment. Any fee will be very modest – the plan is to make them as freely available as possible.
The network will be monitored and distribution teams will maintain and move bikes around the city depending on demand and supply.
The network of stations will extend from the Mater Hospital in the north to Grand Canal in the south and from Smithfield in the west to the IFSC and North Docklands in the east.
Dublin will join other European cities such as Paris (Velib), Lyon (Velo’v Lyon), Vienna (Citybike Wien) and Seville (Sevici) in possessing a city centre network of automated bike stations.
The proposed locations are listed below.
Anne Street South – On Street Location
Blessington Street/Berkeley Street Junction- On Street Location
Bolton Street / Capel Street Junction- Footpath Location
Chancery Street- On Street Location
Charlemont Place- On Street Location
Christchurch Place-Castle Street – Footpath Location
Cornmarket – On Street Location or Potential Footpath Option
Custom House Quay ( near Sean O Casey Bridge)- Footpath Location- Dockland ampshires
Dame Court-Exchequer Street Junction- On Street Location
Dame Street (Barnardos Square) – Paved Area of Square an Option
Earlsfort Terrace- On Street Location
Eccles Street- Footpath Location
Fitzwilliam Sq North- On Street Location
Fownes Street Upper-Central Bank- On Street Location`
Frederick Street North/ Hardwicke Street Junction- On Street Location
Georges Quay (Talbot Memorial Bridge junction) – Footpath Location
Golden Lane- On Street Location
Grantham Street/Camden Street Lower Junction- On Street Location
Harbourmaster Place (adjacent to IFSC and Connolly Station) - On Street Locatio
Herbert Place/ Baggot Street Lower Junction- On Street Location
James Street East- On Street Location
Leinster Street South- On Street Location
Luke Street - On Street Location
Marlbourough Street- On Street Location
Merrion Square East- On Street Location
Merrion Square West- On Street Location
Molesworth Street- On Street Location
Mountjoy Square West- On Street Location
Ormond Quay Upper - On Street Location
Parnell Square North- On Street Location
Parnell Street- Footpath Location
Pearse Street – Footpath Location
Princes Street North/ O Connell Street Junction - On Street Location
Portobello Harbour/ Richmond Row/- Paved Area or On Street Options
Smithfield. On Street Location
St Stephens Green East- On Street Location
St Stephens Green South- On Street Location
Talbot Street- On Street Location
Wilton Terrace/ Leeson Street Lower Junction - On Street Location
Wolfe Tone Park/Jervis Street -On Street Location (Potential Paved Area Option)
Great for local & Visitor as well and when you are all pedaled out you can
join us on one of the Best day tours from dublin click on www.daytoursunplugged.ie
Visit Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains, Hill of Tara, plus Trim Castle
Dublin City plans to make 450 bicycles publicly available from 40 locations around the city in a scheme similar to that which exists in Paris and done in conjunction with the same private partner.
In what is clearly a nice idea, people will be able to pick up a bike whenever they need it and drop it back to any of the locations when they are done. A Smart-card system will handle issues like deposits and payment. Any fee will be very modest – the plan is to make them as freely available as possible.
The network will be monitored and distribution teams will maintain and move bikes around the city depending on demand and supply.
The network of stations will extend from the Mater Hospital in the north to Grand Canal in the south and from Smithfield in the west to the IFSC and North Docklands in the east.
Dublin will join other European cities such as Paris (Velib), Lyon (Velo’v Lyon), Vienna (Citybike Wien) and Seville (Sevici) in possessing a city centre network of automated bike stations.
The proposed locations are listed below.
Anne Street South – On Street Location
Blessington Street/Berkeley Street Junction- On Street Location
Bolton Street / Capel Street Junction- Footpath Location
Chancery Street- On Street Location
Charlemont Place- On Street Location
Christchurch Place-Castle Street – Footpath Location
Cornmarket – On Street Location or Potential Footpath Option
Custom House Quay ( near Sean O Casey Bridge)- Footpath Location- Dockland ampshires
Dame Court-Exchequer Street Junction- On Street Location
Dame Street (Barnardos Square) – Paved Area of Square an Option
Earlsfort Terrace- On Street Location
Eccles Street- Footpath Location
Fitzwilliam Sq North- On Street Location
Fownes Street Upper-Central Bank- On Street Location`
Frederick Street North/ Hardwicke Street Junction- On Street Location
Georges Quay (Talbot Memorial Bridge junction) – Footpath Location
Golden Lane- On Street Location
Grantham Street/Camden Street Lower Junction- On Street Location
Harbourmaster Place (adjacent to IFSC and Connolly Station) - On Street Locatio
Herbert Place/ Baggot Street Lower Junction- On Street Location
James Street East- On Street Location
Leinster Street South- On Street Location
Luke Street - On Street Location
Marlbourough Street- On Street Location
Merrion Square East- On Street Location
Merrion Square West- On Street Location
Molesworth Street- On Street Location
Mountjoy Square West- On Street Location
Ormond Quay Upper - On Street Location
Parnell Square North- On Street Location
Parnell Street- Footpath Location
Pearse Street – Footpath Location
Princes Street North/ O Connell Street Junction - On Street Location
Portobello Harbour/ Richmond Row/- Paved Area or On Street Options
Smithfield. On Street Location
St Stephens Green East- On Street Location
St Stephens Green South- On Street Location
Talbot Street- On Street Location
Wilton Terrace/ Leeson Street Lower Junction - On Street Location
Wolfe Tone Park/Jervis Street -On Street Location (Potential Paved Area Option)
For the very best day tours by bus from Dublin city check out www.daytoursunplugged.ie
Friday, July 16, 2010
The word leprechaun comes from the Irish Lú Chorpain meaning small body.
What is a leprechaun?
The leprechaun is a character of Irish Mythology. He is about 2'6" (75cm) tall. He is very rich but extremely tricky and if you catch one don't take your eyes off him, or he will disappear! He is a very slick talker and loves a bit of fun.
Where does he live?
He lives in a secluded spot, usually a small hole in the ground, where he has a comfortable little home.
Where did the leprechaun come from?
Leprechauns came from a mythical land under the sea and when they arrived in Ireland decided to make their home here. The first recorded sighting of a leprechaun dates to the 8th century.
Are there any female leprechauns?
There are references to female leprechauns, but they are even harder to catch than the males.
What clothes does he wear?
Leprechauns like old style clothes and they have magic red hats which allow them to disappear and sometimes to travel great distances in the blink of an eye.
What does he do?
by trade the leprechaun is a shoemaker, and he provides the fairies with their dancing shoes. As the fairies love to dance, he is always busy.
How does he have so much gold?
He is well paid by the fairies and keeps nearly all the money he earns in a crock.
Where does he keep his gold?
He buries his gold in the ground in a secluded spot and if you catch him he is obliged to tell you where. If you follow a rainbow to the end you will find his treasure.
How do you catch a leprechaun?
The best time to see a leprechaun is early morning or at dusk. You can sometimes hear him tapping with his hammer. If you are lucky he will be so busy making his shoes that he will not hear you. When you catch him, keep a close eye on him - he is a very slippery customer!
Small and wizened but not always old, he usually appears alone, sometimes sitting on a toad-stool smoking his pipe and hammering a shoe. You can hear this hammering for some distance in the woodland.
Despite having short, thin legs, he is very agile, and moves very quickly through fields and woods; he climbs trees very well, and is a great swimmer. A slick speaker, and a great musician, you might see him resting or playing music on a toad-stool, rock, or on the branch of a tree. The best time to spot a Leprechaun is at daybreak or sunset.
Leprechauns live in a secluded spots – usually a hole in the ground covered by foliage, in which he has built a comfortable little home. His mother cooks for him and he especially fond of his ‘potatoes’ (i.e. pig-nuts). He dresses in old 18 &19 th century style and he is very rich, he hides his treasure in a crock of gold either in the earth or underwater. He has three coin purses in his jacket – one for copper , one for silver, and one for gold. He also carries a special purse that can never be emptied.On your visit to Dublin,Ireland join us as we go in search of the Leprechaun, our guides know all the hiding places,along our spectacular day tour routes from Dublin,indeed tis just de other day one was spotted high above Lough Tay the Guinness lake on the Wicklow Day tour one of the very best day tours out of Dublin, come on and join us one and all www.daytoursunplugged.ie
Hill of Tara one of the best day tours from Dublin Fairy forts, Fairy rings, stories myths and legends
Fairies (in Irish, sí) are a spirit community, who inhabit the landscape side by side with humans. The word in modern Irish sí comes from the Old Irish sídh, which represents in fact two different words – one meaning a ‘tumulus’ and the other meaning ‘quiet’ or ‘peace’. From this, it is clear that this otherworld community were thought of in antiquity as inhabiting a quiet and secluded realm. Originally they seem to have been a fusion of different things – such as mythological personages, the cult of the dead, and legends explaining mysterious phenomena and extraordinary happenings.
The sí-people of folklore are usually of normal human height, but sometimes they are thought of as being somewhat smaller. They have magical power, and it is dangerous to mention their name (sí, or fairy), and so people used circumlocutions for them – such as na daoine maithe (‘the good people’), na daoine uaisle (‘the noble people’), na daoine beaga (‘the little people’), bunadh na gcnoc (‘the race of the hills’). They engage in the same types of activity as humans, but in their own unseen realm – work on their farms or in their houses, music, singing, courtship, sports, etc.
Different groups of fairies inhabit different localities, and they have kings and queens to rule over them. Groups of fairies can be hostile to each other, and sometimes noises at night are heard by people as two fairy armies clash. In the morning white liquid on the ground is understood to be fairy blood spillt in a battle. It is dangerous for a human to be out late at night when fairy armies are abroad. These are called an slua sí, known in English as a ‘fairy cavalcade’ or ‘the trooping fairies’ i.e. a group of fairies in war-like and hostile mood.
The main dwelling of a fairy group is in a large old earthenwork fort or ‘rath’. Inside such forts are the ‘palaces’ of the fairies, which serve as assembly-halls for them as well as the scenes of great feasts. In these forts throughout the countryside, music and entertainment can be heard at night by passers-by. Sometimes the fairies can be seen to dance on top of old moats, or to play hurling in a field beside a fort. At the feasts of May and November, each group of fairies move from their fort to another fort, because the fairies tend to have separate living quarters for summer and winter Visit the Hill of Tara on one of the best day tours from Dublin book your seats online at www.daytoursunplugged.ie
The sí-people of folklore are usually of normal human height, but sometimes they are thought of as being somewhat smaller. They have magical power, and it is dangerous to mention their name (sí, or fairy), and so people used circumlocutions for them – such as na daoine maithe (‘the good people’), na daoine uaisle (‘the noble people’), na daoine beaga (‘the little people’), bunadh na gcnoc (‘the race of the hills’). They engage in the same types of activity as humans, but in their own unseen realm – work on their farms or in their houses, music, singing, courtship, sports, etc.
Different groups of fairies inhabit different localities, and they have kings and queens to rule over them. Groups of fairies can be hostile to each other, and sometimes noises at night are heard by people as two fairy armies clash. In the morning white liquid on the ground is understood to be fairy blood spillt in a battle. It is dangerous for a human to be out late at night when fairy armies are abroad. These are called an slua sí, known in English as a ‘fairy cavalcade’ or ‘the trooping fairies’ i.e. a group of fairies in war-like and hostile mood.
The main dwelling of a fairy group is in a large old earthenwork fort or ‘rath’. Inside such forts are the ‘palaces’ of the fairies, which serve as assembly-halls for them as well as the scenes of great feasts. In these forts throughout the countryside, music and entertainment can be heard at night by passers-by. Sometimes the fairies can be seen to dance on top of old moats, or to play hurling in a field beside a fort. At the feasts of May and November, each group of fairies move from their fort to another fort, because the fairies tend to have separate living quarters for summer and winter Visit the Hill of Tara on one of the best day tours from Dublin book your seats online at www.daytoursunplugged.ie
Visiting Dublin for the Horse show at RDS
Visiting Dublin Ireland for the horse show, have you a day to spare book as an individual or indeed take a group on the best day tours out of dublin, visit spectacular Irish countryside the fun, starts here www.daytoursunplugged.ie
1. The first show was held in 1864 under the auspices of the Society, but organised by the Royal Agricultural Society of Ireland. There were 366 entries in the first show with a total prize fund of £520.
2. On the 28, 29 and 30 July 1868 the first show was held and organised by the Royal Dublin Society on the lawns of Leinster House. The Council granted £100 out of the Society's funds to be awarded in prizes. It started as a show of led-horses and featured ‘leaping' demonstrations.
3. Ass and mule classes were listed at the first show!
4. In 1869 the first Challenge Cup was presented for the best exhibit in the classes for hunters and young horses likely to make hunters.
5. With over 800 entries in the Show in 1895, it was necessary to run the jumping competitors off in pairs - causing difficulties for the judges at the time!
6. No lady was allowed to ride in any jumping competition until 1919.
7. A novelty class for women was introduced in 1919. In 1920 women were able to compete freely. Women were permitted to compete in the international competitions from 1954 (an international rule).
8. In times past the Ladies Hunter Classes for ladies riding side-saddle in traditional costume (veil and habit) were judged on the Thursday of the Show. As a result Thursday became Ladies' Day, the longest
9. Six countries competed in the first international teams competition for the Aga Khan Challenge trophy - Great Britain, Holland, Belgium, France, Switzerland and Ireland. The Swiss team won the title on Irish bred horses.
10. The Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show is Ireland's largest equestrian event, and one of the largest events held on the island.
11. The show has the third largest annual prize pool for International Show Jumping in the world.
Attending the Failte Ireland Dublin Horse Show this year? check out the very best day tours from Dublin daily www.daytoursunplugged.ie
1. The first show was held in 1864 under the auspices of the Society, but organised by the Royal Agricultural Society of Ireland. There were 366 entries in the first show with a total prize fund of £520.
2. On the 28, 29 and 30 July 1868 the first show was held and organised by the Royal Dublin Society on the lawns of Leinster House. The Council granted £100 out of the Society's funds to be awarded in prizes. It started as a show of led-horses and featured ‘leaping' demonstrations.
3. Ass and mule classes were listed at the first show!
4. In 1869 the first Challenge Cup was presented for the best exhibit in the classes for hunters and young horses likely to make hunters.
5. With over 800 entries in the Show in 1895, it was necessary to run the jumping competitors off in pairs - causing difficulties for the judges at the time!
6. No lady was allowed to ride in any jumping competition until 1919.
7. A novelty class for women was introduced in 1919. In 1920 women were able to compete freely. Women were permitted to compete in the international competitions from 1954 (an international rule).
8. In times past the Ladies Hunter Classes for ladies riding side-saddle in traditional costume (veil and habit) were judged on the Thursday of the Show. As a result Thursday became Ladies' Day, the longest
9. Six countries competed in the first international teams competition for the Aga Khan Challenge trophy - Great Britain, Holland, Belgium, France, Switzerland and Ireland. The Swiss team won the title on Irish bred horses.
10. The Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show is Ireland's largest equestrian event, and one of the largest events held on the island.
11. The show has the third largest annual prize pool for International Show Jumping in the world.
Attending the Failte Ireland Dublin Horse Show this year? check out the very best day tours from Dublin daily www.daytoursunplugged.ie
Visiting Dublin 2014 check out a couple of great pubs in Dublin
Wicklow and Newgrange day tours from Dublin with Day tours Unplugged, you will have had such an enjoyable experience on the Wicklow day tour from Dublin you might want to check out some of these great pubs
Mulligans:
http://www.mulligans.iePoolbeg Street
Made famous by James Joyce in Ulysses, it has been said that the best pint of Guinness in Dublin is to be had here. Its a traditional type pub with a mixed clientele, ranging from locals to Trinity students.
The Porterhouse:
http://www.porterhousebrewco.com
Parliament Street
This pub brews all of its own beer from Templebrau to the intriguing Chocolate Stout. The original location is on Parliament Street just on the edge of Temple Bar. There are also locations on Nassau Street and Phibsborough. Live music many nights and always packed with a good atmosphere. Good mix of Dubliners and tourists. Serves food.
The Templebar:
http://www.thetemplebarpubdublin.com
48 Temple Bar
Legendary Irish pub in Temple Bar, full to the brim of both locals and tourists. Serves up typical Irish food to accompany your pint and traditional Irish music to entertain you while you take your refreshment. Super friendly and helpful staff full of tips and tricks of Dublin.
Cafe en Seine:
Dawson Street
One of Dublin's swishist bars. Cafe/Bar during the day serving up posh bar food and at night is a super trendy joint full of Dubliners turned out in designer togs. DJ's most nights til 2.30 and a fab jazz brunch on Sundays with a jaz band.
Doheny & Nesbits:
Merrion Row
This is a politicans/journalists/economists and sport fans pub. Typical old style Dublin pub with lots of snugs and a spacious lounge, this is the place to come to hear political gossip or talk knowledgably about rugby! Very popular with the after work Friday crowd.
Brazen Head:
Lower Bridge
Essential stop on the tourist pub trail and a handy stop on the trek back from the Guinness storehouse! Oldest pub in Dublin, on this site since 1198! Usual Irish fare on offer and traditional music most nights.
The Market Bar:
http://www.marketbar.ie
Fade Street
Bar is a huge old market warehouse. The massive room layout leads to a noisy but full of atmosphere pub. Also serves great tapas. Has large heated smoking area at the front.
Hogans:
Georges Street
Just around the corner from the Market Bar is Hogans, one of Dublin's biggest late night drinking pubs. Serves til about 2.30 at weekends, has a dj and great cocktails as well as traditional pints etc. Dubliners usually pass through here (or the Capitol Bar one block up) at some stage on their night out usually at the end.
The Long Hall:
Georges Street
Just across the road from Hogans. Despite their proximity in location they couldn't be more different. This is another great 'old man's pub' which basically means traditional (but here quite ornate decor, no loud music and a good pint of Guinness. Great place to pick up random chats with wise dubliners, but gets packed on weekends.
The Ice Bar:
Four Seasons Hotel, Ballsbridge
If you are a celebrity chaser while sipping cocktails and feasting on sushi type of backpacker (or flashpacker maybe!!) this is place to go. The majority of celebs staying in Dublin, stay in the Four Seasons so are spotted on a regular basis. Deck yourself out in your best gear and bring your credit card though!! (Another option if this is your vibe is the U2 owned Clarence Hotel with its Octogan Bar on Wellington Quay).
Monday, July 12, 2010
Day tours from Dublin for families Safety First Always
Legal Requirements
Regarding children and seat-belts in motor vehicles and all of our Wicklow Day Tour Buses from Dublin
Passengers traveling with children must provide child seat, or booster seats, in order to travel on our vehicles.
Under no circumstances will it be possible to allow infants/children to sit on parents lap.
We do not provide child seats, as every child is unique, and as such a child seat for all simply would not suffice.
You can hire a child seat from a third party
http://www.babystuffhire.com/rent_baby_equipment_ireland/
EU Safety Requlations make it compulsory for all children to travel in the correct child seats, booster seats or booster cushions
Where safety belts have been fitted they must be worn
Children under 3 years of age must not travel in a car or goods vehicle (other than a taxi) unless restrained in the correct child seat
Children aged 3 years or over who are under 150cms in height and weighing less than 36 kilograms (i.e. generally children up to 11/12 years old) must use the correct child seat, booster seat or booster cushion when travelling in cars or goods vehicles
Children over 3 years of age must travel in a rear seat in vehicles not fitted with safety belts
Rearward-facing child car seats must NEVER be used in the front passenger seat of cars with an active airbag
Child car seats must be in accordance with EU or United Nations- Economic Commission for Europe (UN-ECE) standards
Drivers have a legal responsibility to ensure passengers aged under 17 use the correct seat, booster seat, booster cushion or seatbelt
Regarding children and seat-belts in motor vehicles and all of our Wicklow Day Tour Buses from Dublin
Passengers traveling with children must provide child seat, or booster seats, in order to travel on our vehicles.
Under no circumstances will it be possible to allow infants/children to sit on parents lap.
We do not provide child seats, as every child is unique, and as such a child seat for all simply would not suffice.
You can hire a child seat from a third party
http://www.babystuffhire.com/rent_baby_equipment_ireland/
EU Safety Requlations make it compulsory for all children to travel in the correct child seats, booster seats or booster cushions
Where safety belts have been fitted they must be worn
Children under 3 years of age must not travel in a car or goods vehicle (other than a taxi) unless restrained in the correct child seat
Children aged 3 years or over who are under 150cms in height and weighing less than 36 kilograms (i.e. generally children up to 11/12 years old) must use the correct child seat, booster seat or booster cushion when travelling in cars or goods vehicles
Children over 3 years of age must travel in a rear seat in vehicles not fitted with safety belts
Rearward-facing child car seats must NEVER be used in the front passenger seat of cars with an active airbag
Child car seats must be in accordance with EU or United Nations- Economic Commission for Europe (UN-ECE) standards
Drivers have a legal responsibility to ensure passengers aged under 17 use the correct seat, booster seat, booster cushion or seatbelt
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Visiting Dublin Ireland new Viking house discovered
Viking House at Hammond Lane Dublin 7
Archaeologists excavating a site at Hammond Lane, Church Street on Dublin’s north side have discovered the remains of a classic Viking House. The house is the first complete plan of this type of house to have been discovered on the north side of the River Liffey and dates to the late Viking Age, immediately prior to the Anglo Norman invasion.
The house is of a type well known from excavations at Wood Quay. The house is set within a regular plot that fronted onto Church Street. These dwellings are rectangular in plan and substantial in size measuring approximately 40m2 with post and wattle side walls covered in mud for insulation. The roofs are thought to have been straw thatch and/or sod supported by four large posts around a central hearth. The houses were divided into small rooms or compartments and was described by Maragert Gowen as the Viking Age equivalent to a ‘3 bed semi-D’.
The house lay in the suburb of Oxmanstown which was served by nearby St Michan’s parish church (founded 1095) and was linked to the walled settlement on the south side of the river by the ford known as Áth Cliath and later by a bridge that aligned with Church Street. For a fully guided day tour of Wicklow and Glendalough which covers all our history, with stories,legends,myths you will also get an opportunity to visit Glendalough a spectacular monastic settlement which dates from 6th century, and is located in a stunning valley with two glacial lakes. For more information contact us today on
The Dublin City Archaeologist, Ruth Johnson said
"I am very excited to see this house and the features associated with it that survive at Church Street. This find will undoubtedly attract great interest from international Viking scholars and it raises many new questions about the settlement here. There is a popular myth that all the important archaeology of Dublin has been dug, but this find illustrates the importance of careful planning and development in the city".
Visiting Dublin Top 5 tips for choosing a day tour out of the city of Dublin
Booking a day tour from Dublin online can be difficult, with so many companies running tours to Wicklow Glendalough, Trim Castle , Newgrange & Knowth. Where do you start. Below are a couple of questions answered which might assist you in making an informed choice. Book the very best day tours from Dublin
1. Its a day tour perhaps this is the first consideration,you dont want to be stuck on a bus from 7am - 7:30pm. There are spectacular sights within easy reach of Dublin city, which will allow you plenty of time to explore the area, in a relaxed,informal setting.
2. Air-conditioned vehicle is a must have, in general mini van in the USA/CANADA etc are 9 seats, comfortable, and high specifications. This will not be the case in Dublin. You can end up on 16 seater Ford Transit vans, with no air conditioning,small windows,with restricted views,simply no creature comforts.
3. Brochures and online information regarding the routes taken, in general all of the tour companies run the same route, there are however some simple questions you might consider before making that booking.If they say they go to a waterfall, ask which one ?there are only two in Wicklow Glenmacnass waterfall, Powerscourt waterfall. If they advertise Avoca Hand weavers, ask if it is a shop, or the actual Avoca Hand weavers 1723 with guided tour of the original mill they are advertising.To be honest if they are reluctant, to indicate clearly were they are going dont book it.
4. You will read lots of reviews, sometimes quite innocent passenger reviews "the small bus goes were the big buses dont go"its true .......... however quick recap ...... Small van in Ireland 16 seats as mentioned above, mini coach 24 - 30 seats air conditioned tour spec, 30 - 40 seats Midi coach air-conditioned tour spec (these vehicles all go to the places the big buses dont go) You now have to choose what level of comfort you require.
5. Special offers be aware be very aware! city tour plus Wicklow tour at a special offer price "ah sure you could end up on a double decker bus with 75 seats,no chance of traveling through the Sally Gap, or the Military road which is wide enough only for one vehicle and was constructed in 1798, no visit to the spectacular Guinness lake.....its just not worth it.
Finally if you leave it till you arrive seats are booked out, and you have then to deal with the hotel, hostel staff, perhaps its commission, commission, time you know the way that works (tour paying the most commission wins) What about you the most important person in all of this well, ask the right questions, become an independent traveler. For more information regarding day tours from Dublin, Ireland visit www.daytoursunplugged.ie
Looking forward to seeing you all on tour shortly
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Irelands spectacular Celtic crosses
Irish High Cross Exhibition
Start Date: 01 July 2010 End Date: 31 December 2010 Venue: National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History Time: Tue - Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sun 2.00pm - 5.00pm, Closed Mon Price: Free Save to: MyDublin From July 1st at the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History, you can explore the Irish High Cross in a new exhibition, which brings together 6 plaster-of-Paris casts along with a selection of early Medieval treasures. You will be able to examine and compare how the High Crosses of early Christian Ireland were decorated with pictures, which taught biblical stories to the largely illiterate population.
The High Crosses are some of the greatest examples of how powerful religious communities supported and encouraged art in Early Christian Ireland. An Irish art form was developed, with artists working in metal, velum and wood as well as stone. This period is now looked on as The Golden Age of Irish art.
These copies are now in the care of the National Museum of Ireland. Originally on display In the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology on Kildare Street in the early part of the 20th Century, theses crosses represent some of the finest examples of Early Medieval sculpture from Ireland, which range in date from the ninth to the twelfth centuries A.D. They include two crosses from Ahenny, Co. Tipperary, two from Monasterboice, Co. Louth and single crosses from Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo and Dysart O’Dea, Co. Clare. For the very best day tours from Dublin check our web site Best day tours from Dublin
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Passage Tombs of Ireland Knowth
KNOWTH Located at the western end of Bru Na Boinne. The great mound of this spectacular site is outlined by 127 massive kerbstones. Knowth is truely extensive with at least 18 (eighteen) smaller or satelight tombs located around the large buriel mound, at least two of these were constructed before the great mound itself. In 1967 / 1968, Professor George Eogan and his team of archaeologists discovered two tombs, with the large central mound, one of the spectacular features at Knowth is the wealth of decoration on the structural stones. Ceremony and settlement existed at Knowth both before and long after the end of the Neolithic period. Join one of our spectacular day tours with your private group today BOOK NOW
Passage Tombs of Ireland
Bru Na Boinne - the palace or the mansion of the Boyne, is the name given to one of the Worlds most important archaeological landscapes, the entire area has been internationally recognized as a UNESCO World heritage site, dominated by the spectacular prehistoric passage tombs at Knowth, Dowth and Newgrange. The are around the Boyne valley are deemed to be of outstanding of outstanding universal value to humanity and are approved on the basis of their merits as the best possible examples of cultural or natural heritage. A day tour from Dublin to this World heritage site can be booked at Ireland through the ages. Other sites listed include Stonehenge and Avebury, the Neolithic (New Stone Age) monuments of Orkney, The Pyramids of Giza and the Acropolis of Athens. Currently we run day tours from Dublin to this spectacular site on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays April - September (inclusive)
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