Spend some of the 12 days of Christmas on a short Christmas break to Dublin, you won’t be disappointed!
The Irish capital is full to bursting with inviting shops in which to do some last-minute shopping, bright lights, welcoming pubs and the all-important good cheer. Visit the Christmas market down at the docks, or head to the Temple Bar area where there are festive street performances and free entertainment for all the family.
Short Xmas Break in Dublin, Ireland
The beautiful Smithfield square hosts an open-air ice rink where your children could well bump into skating Santa! Or, if it’s too cold outside, there are special Xmas events at Imaginosity, the city’s children’s museum, as well as a variety of traditional Christmas entertainment in the form of pantomimes, or carol concerts in the city’s beautiful churches.
The Irish are of course famous for their hospitality and for loving a good time. So if you’re without kids, as a couple or with friends, then take a tour of the Guinness factory and take a moment to sample its goods in one of the many fantastic bars around the city.
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