All's well with the Fair City

DUBLIN is now Europe's most popular short break choice, attracting young and old alike to the huge array of top pubs, clubs and historical scenery which makes the city unique.

With a busy and bustling nightlife and huge choice of historical sites to visit, Dublin offers something for everyone.

Intimate as a village and sophisticated as a metropolis, Ireland's capital is the centre of infinite interest and activity.

Even people who have lived in the Fair City all of their life are constantly taken aback by the variety of new things it has to offer.

Dublin embodies two distinctly different features - its rich and varied history and cultural inheritance which integrates well with the ever-changing, vibrant beat of contemporary life.

Whether travelling in a group or individually, Dublin is an accessible, friendly and safe city.

It is bursting with colours, music, sights and scenes which provide the backdrop for exploring Dublin's magic and its surrounding county.

Co Dublin is ideally situated on the east coast, and just a 20 minute journey from the bustling city will bring the visitor to charming coastal towns.

The area offers near boundless opportunities for craft shopping, water sports, seafood, dining and picturesque walks against the background of Dublin Bay.

As one of the oldest cities in Europe, Dublin provides the visitor with a multitude of cultural riches from history, architecture, literature, art and technology to the performing arts.

Works in literature and stone mark the history, writers, poets and people in Dublin.Medieval, Georgian and Modern architecture provide a backdrop to a friendly bustling port.

THE Fair City is also home to a great literary tradition - its native sons include Shaw, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett, and is the cradle of many musical talents, such as the Dubliners, the Chieftains and U2.

When it comes to entertainment, Dubliners provide the focal point of the city's social life.

It is the place where the craic flows freely. There is a wonderful array of dance, theatre and concerts from the most exquisite formal presentations of the National Concert Hall to the jovial street performer.

Every exhibition is performed with a unique enthusiasm that delights every audience. Music and song play a major part in the artistic make-up of Dubliners.

The city provides a showcase for all facets of such talent as U2, Boyzone, Chris de Burg and Sinead O'Connor.

Visitors looking for a vibrant night out often descend on Temple Bar, where trendy nightclubs stay open until well into the wee hours.

Dubliners are very passionate about their sport too, and the city comes alive during football internationals and street marathons.

GOLFING fans are well catered for with 60 courses throughout the county. And of course, Ireland's reputation for the sporting horse is showcased at many race meetings.

There are numerous opportunities to go greyhound racing, cycling or visit the many fine parks.

Phoenix Park, the largest enclosed park in Europe, is a popular visiting point for fitness enthusiasts, while St Stephen's Green, in the city centre, is the focal point for traditional attractions including horse carriage rides and painting exhibitions.

Meanwhile, the prestigious Trinity College attracts young scholars from all over the world.

Whatever your heart desires, Dublin can provide it. Further information is available at 0(0353)1-605-7700.

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