The Bank of England, one of Dublin's most striking buildings, was formerly the original home of the Irish Parliament, while the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, a replica of Les Invalides in Paris, is the most important 17th-century building in Ireland. The famous Dublin Castle is the seat and symbol of the British rule of Ireland, which lasted more than seven centuries. Dublin offers an array of museums, libraries, churches, cathedrals and galleries. It is a young, lively city with a vibrant nightlife, but also offers a feast of culture and music, stunning landscape and a spectacular coastline. Whether you are interested in antiques or designer wear, department stores or markets, music stores or shopping malls, Dublin has it all! Dublin Attractionsĭublin city offers amazing choice for all ages and tastes. Dublin Shopping and Diningĭublin offers a diversity of entertainment, from trendy pale wood and aluminium bars to old cosy pubs from the aroma of freshly brewed coffee in one of Dublin's many cafes to the distinct smell of hops from the Guinness brewery and from fine dining and sushi bars to old-fashioned fish and chip restaurants. Around £130m has been invested in state-of-the-art facilities at the Port of Dublin over the last five years and the development of the port is ongoing. Dublin Port is positioned at the heart of Ireland's road and rail network and has an easily accessible east coast location and offers terminals and facilities to the highest industry standards.ĭublin Port Company is a self-financing, semi-state organisation, which is responsible for the flow of goods, passengers and attendant tracking information through the port. Port of Dublin handles over 1.5 million passengers and over 300,000 tourist vehicles a year. There are up to 18 sailings a day from Dublin to the UK and the continent and the port is used by ferry companies, cruise ships and high speed ferries. The Port of Dublin is Ireland's busiest passenger ferry port. Port information is provided by Eurodrive for guidance only. Long term parking is also available and charged on a daily basis day in a car park to the left of the main terminal building (as you arrive). Please note that the machine only accepts Euro coins. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket meters which are situated close by. The cost is €2/hr with a minimum charge of €1. Short term parking is available on the road just outside the terminal building. We do advise however that you advise at the time of booking, of any special requirements you may have. Staff will be happy to help should you require assistance. Disabled Facilitiesĭisabled toilets and access are available at all Dublin ferry terminals. There is a café serving a selection of drinks and snacks in addition to various vending machines. Dublin Ferry Port Facilities Café/ BarĪll the terminals at Dublin ferry port are well equipped. A bus service operates between the port and the city centre - tickets are available to purchase on board your ship before you arrive in Dublin. By Busīusárus is the Central Bus Station in Dublin city centre and is 4 miles from the ferry port. A little further away at 7 miles is Heuston Station which serves Western Ireland. By TrainĬonnolly Station is located 4 miles away from Dublin ferry port and serves the North and South of the country. The port and ferry terminals are close to the city centre and well signposted. Getting to Dublin Ferry Port By Carĭublin Ferry port is reached by the M1 from the North, the N11 from the South and the N7 from the West. A city rich in culture and heritage, Dublin has always been a centre for literature and the theatre, it's famous writers ranging from James Joyce and George Bernard Shaw, to Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett, to Roddy Doyle and Maeve Binchy. Take a walk along the banks of the river Liffey, and get a taste of the art, literature of this fascinating city with a visit to Kilmainham Gaol, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness store house, the Old Jameson Distillery, the National Gallery of Ireland and the Temple Bar area, famous for its vibrant atmosphere. Dublin Port has three terminals with sailings between Ireland and England, Wales and the Isle of Man.
Originally founded as a Viking settlement, Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland.
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