Enjoying Dublin: A Sample Itinerary

Tuck Into a Big Plate of Coddle

Coddle is exactly the kind of food that an Irish mother would cook for you. It’s essentially a dish that combines all different kinds of leftovers in one plate, which means that it can vary from plateful to plateful, but typically it includes chopped sausages, bacon, potato and onions. Fortunately, you don’t have to be part of a traditional Irish family to enjoy a plate of coddle, simply head to The Boxty House where you’ll find it on their menu.

Catch a Live Music Show at Whelan’s

Ask a local Dubliner for the best place to catch a live music show, and nine times out of ten they will tell you to head straight to Whelan’s. With just a 400 person capacity, you can guarantee that you’ll hear every note, and you’ll see the act up close and personal. Just because this is an intimate venue, it certainly does not mean that it doesn’t attract major music talent. Acts that have previously played at Whelan’s include Nick Cave, Noah & The Whale, The Corrs, and Arctic Monkeys.

Go White Water Rafting on the River Liffey

While Dublin might be best known as a city for museums and pubs, outdoor adventurers can also make the most of a Dublin trip. The River Liffey is a true treasure trove of nature, and there are parts of the river that can be really quite forceful. It’s here that tour guides can take you on a fun, white water rafting trip. You’ll feel the adrenaline start to release as you traverse the white water, but there will also be gentler moments when you can take in the surrounding natural beauty.

Spend an Afternoon Painting Pottery at Giddy Studios

If you need a little break from hopping from museum to museum (and it’s too early for the first pint of Guinness!), one way that you can while away a Dublin afternoon in a really pleasant way is by painting some pottery. At Giddy Studios, you can choose plates, cups, bowls, and saucers, and paint them however you choose. There are sessions for both children and adults, and no matter your age, you could take home a really unique item from Giddy Studios.

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