The Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) commuter train service in Dublin runs right along the coast, so it’s like a cheap tourist train, with breathtaking views and fabulous places to visit along the route. One of our favourites is the pretty fishing village of Howth (rhymes with ‘both’), a twenty … READ MORE

Dublin is the ideal destination for a mixed city and seaside/countryside break: within an hour of Dublin city you can be on a deserted beach, hiking unspoiled hillsides or exploring perfectly preserved megalithic sites. Our favourite day trip from Dublin is a visit to County Wicklow. Known as “The Garden … READ MORE