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Flights from / to London City
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What's happening - September / October in Dublin The Guinness All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final, played at Croke Park, Dublin, on 5th September, is the biggest hurling game of the year. Hurling is not only the oldest game in Ireland, but also one of the oldest in the world. Its roots can be traced back to pre-Christian times, when it featured in Irish folklore to illustrate the deeds of legendary heroes. Played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar, it is thought to be the wolrd's fastest field team sport in terms of game play. www.gaa.ie
Airport Information
Dublin Airport Co. Dublin Ireland
Website www.dublinairport.com
General information Tel: 00 353 (0) 814 1111 Fax: None
Distance Distance from town centre is 6 miles (10 kms).
Public transport There are multiple bus services to Dublin Airport. Comprehensive details are on the airport's website. However, there are no train services to Dublin Airport.
Flights from London City to Dublin Up to 7 flights daily to the Irish Capital.
Flights from Dublin to London City Up to 7 flights daily.
For the full CityJet flight timetable click here.
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Taxis Taxis to City Centre are also available on the arrivals level. Fares to the city centre are normally between €25 and €30. All taxis are metered and have Taxi signs on the roof.
Car parking Various Car Parks, both short and long stay-car parking charges vary.
Check in Check-in closes generally 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure times for Cityjet flights.
Check-in closure time varies from airline to airline.
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City Guide
| Current Population: 1,180,000 % POP Growth: 2% City Area: 115 KM2
City Density: 4,304 INH/KM2 GDP Per Capita: €43,928 Dialling Code: +353
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Dublin
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RESTAURANTS
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With Friends FRENCH PARADOX 53 SHELBOURNE ROAD, BALLSBRIDGE TEL. 01 660 4068
| A welcome counterbalance to the city's more formal French establishments, the Paradox never fails to impress with its robust Gascon fare and extensive range of regional wines. The assiette le fond de Barrique selection of cured meats, pate and cheese tops the recommended list.
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Entertaining a Client NICO'S 53 DAME STREET TEL. 01 677 3062
| Candles, sumptuous food and Tony Bennett crooning away in the background-you can't go wrong with this much-loved southern Italian eatery, which also boasts a maitre d' who's the spitting image of Tony Soprano. The ravioli doppio burro and zabaglione al marsala, in particular, are sensational.
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Closing The Deal THORNTON'S 128 ST STEPHEN'S GREEN TEL. 01 478 7008
| Deserving of two Michelin stars, chef Kevin Thornton's signature dishes include wild sea bass with shrimps and coral sauce and suckling pig with its own trotter. The service and decor are just as spectacular, with a picture window letting you watch the wizardry going on in the kitchen. Sample the dishes in miniature at the canape bar.
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BARS
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Style CAFÉ EN SEINE 40 DAWSON STREET TEL. 01 677 4567
| A great place to see and be seen, Dublin's first Parisian-style bar is dominated by a stunning three-story atrium that comes complete with 40ft trees, enormous Art Nouveau glass lanterns and a 19th-century French lift.
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Relax THE PORTERHOUSE 16 PARLIAMENT STREET, TEMPLE BAR TEL. 01 679 8847
| They're very proud of the rich, velvety Oyster Stout in this city-centre brewpub, which also has superior bar food and live music in the evenings.
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HOTELS
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Value BLOOM'S ANGELSEA STREET, TEMPLE BAR TEL. 01 671 5622
| Its reasonable room rates and close proximity to the Central Bank Building make this three-star establishment a big hit with the number crunching brigade. Bloom's also has its own traditional Irish pub, The Vat House, which is renowned for its whiskey menu.
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Business THE CLARION EXCISE WALK, IRISH FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRE TEL. 01 433 8800
| Built specifically with the adjoining Irish Financial Services Centre in mind, The Clarion has become the hotel of choice for guests who require round the clock access to the latest business technology. Add in huge air-conditioned rooms, an 18m indoor swimming pool and a restaurant offering world cuisine, and it's no wonder that this riverside hotel is booked out in advance.
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Bespoke THE MORRISON LOWER ORMOND QUAY TEL. 01 887 2400
| Designed by Dublin resident John Rocha, The Morrison strikes a balance between style and homeliness with comfy sofas to go with the architectural twists. The clientele tends to be young, glamorous and up for fun in the lively cocktail bar. The Halo restaurant provides a more refined atmosphere and some of the best contemporary Irish dining in town. It has seven meeting rooms ranging from the Boardroom, which seats up to nine people, to the 100-capacity Printworks Theatre. There's free Wi-fiaccess, and the penthouse with river view has a separate dining area.
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KNOWLEDGE
Cinema-going in the capital has become a whole lot more stylish thanks to the opening of the Light House at Smithfield Market (www. lighthousecinema.ie). This four-screen boutique multiplex specialises in independent and foreign language films. What was it that landed Oscar Wilde in Reading Gaol? Did James Joyce really drink in that many pubs? The answer to these and other literary questions can be found at the lovingly curated Dublin Writers Museum (www.writersmuseum.com) where the city's literary celebrities from the past 300 years are brought to life through their books, letters and personal items. Ireland's hottest new designers have taken up residence in The Loft, a New York-style indoor market (www.myspace.com/theloftmarket), which offers great value in clothes, footwear and accessories. It's open on Fridays and Sundays from 12pm-6pm and Saturdays from 11am-6pm.
SECRETS
Having cut their teeth there in the 1990s, top Irish funny men such as Dara O'Briain, Ed Byrne and Ardal O'Hanlon still pay unannounced Wednesday night visits to The Comedy Cellar at the International Bar in Wicklow Street to try out new material (www.myspace.com/thecomedycellar). The venue can only squeeze 80 people in, so you'll need to arrive early.
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