Dublin is the Heart of Ireland

Dublin, the capital city of Ireland tour packages, is situated on the River Liffey and this amenity provides a centrepiece for many of the features of the area. The centre of Dublin is quite compact and it is here you will find most of the interesting visitor attractions. As you go further out, you find suburban areas such as Rathfarnham, which is a good gateway to the attractions of the Dublin Mountains. Tallaght and other towns that are in more rural settings such as Newcastle, Saggart and Rathcoole are worth a visit. Dundrum and Stepaside are close to the Dublin Mountains and the highest pub in Dublin, the famous Johnny Fox’s in Glencullen, is a must for drink, music and quality food.

North of the city are the attractive towns of Malahide, Swords and Howth and further north again on the coast, lie resort towns of Skerries, Rush and Lusk. Balbriggan is a densely populated town just south of the border with County Meath and is home to many commuters who work in the city.

Being the capital city and central administrative headquarters for the 26 counties, Dublin tour packages offers a host of heritage and historical sightseeing opportunities. The city has three universities, the most famous being Trinity College located in the very centre of Dublin. Apart from being a renowned seat of learning, the college hosts the world famous Book of Kells and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country. The campus has wonderful Georgian architecture and generous grounds in the middle of the city. The Long Room Library is another exceptional feature of the Trinity College. The other two universities are UCD (University College Dublin) on the south side of the city and DCU (Dublin City University) on the north side of Dublin.

Close by Trinity College is Dublin Castle which was the seat of administration for the British Government occupation of Ireland tour packages. Today, it is home to the Revenue Commissioners and various other Government bodies. St Patricks Cathedral and Christchurch Cathedral are two famous architectural gems within walking distance of Dublin Castle that should not be missed on any tour of Dublin. Dail Eireann, the seat of Government is on Kildare Street and at the rear of it is the National Gallery of Ireland and the Museum of Natural History in Merrion Street. The aforementioned are all located on the south side of the River Liffey.