Dún Laoghaire – A Great Day Trip from Dublin

Last updated on March 12th, 2024 at 04:18 pmAlex and I decided a few weeks back that we were going to make it a goal of ours to visit all of the coastal DART stops over our 3 years here, so that we could experience all these easy day trips from Dublin. The DART (Dublin…

What to expect from St Patrick’s Day in Dublin in 2013?

The famed holiday to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland is celebrated the world over. Cities such as Boston, New York and Chicago throw huge bashes, even dying rivers green. So if you’re making the trek across the Atlantic or Europe to Ireland on March 17th, what to expect from St Patrick’s Day in Dublin?…

What is Irish Pudding? Ireland’s Famous Sausage

Last updated on November 3rd, 2026 at 04:50 pmWhat is Irish pudding? It’s probably not what you imagine of pudding! There are two types of pudding commonly found in Ireland – white and black pudding. Like many people, we typically prefer white pudding over black pudding. But some people love black pudding. Here is a…

Is Oktoberfest in Dublin worth it?

Last updated on December 4th, 2020 at 10:36 pmIt’s October and the weather is turning cold, but it’s not all bad news as giant German beers and authentic food have arrived in many places all over the world! Here in Dublin, a great German run Oktoberfest is under way, presented by Erdinger. And since the…