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U.S. Embassy in Dublin issues security alert after assault on tourist

Americans in dublin are advised to avoid walking alone following a group attack on a 57-year-old man from buffalo.

The United States Embassy in Dublin has issued a security alert warning U.S. visitors to practice extra precaution in the streets following a group assault last week of a 57-year-old man from Buffalo.

According to a statement Irish police provided to The Washington Post, a witness saw “a number of persons” attacking a man in his 50s around 10:40 p.m. The man was in “serious but stable” condition at Beaumont Hospital in the following days, a police statement said.

Local media reports identified the victim as Stephen Termini. Mike Rizzuto, identified by public media organization RTE as Termini’s son, told the outlet his father is an artist and musician who loves to travel. A GoFundMe page organized by Rizzuto says he was fulfilling a dream of visiting Ireland and investigating family history there. Posts on the Facebook page for Rizzuto’s band says Termini was beaten by “multiple teenagers” and at one point was “clinging to life” in a coma.

A police statement dated July 20 confirmed one juvenile was arrested for nonfatal offenses and charged. Two reports filed by the Irish Garda on Thursday confirmed that an additional two male juveniles were separately charged in the same assault. The BBC reported the attackers are 14, 15 and 16.

The Garda told The Post on Thursday it does not comment on ongoing investigations and cannot comment on matters before the courts.

The U.S. travel warning, announced Tuesday, references “a number of recent incidents” driving the embassy’s push for security awareness. The embassy recommends against walking alone at night and tells travelers to avoid wearing expensive or flashy jewelry that can draw the attention of thieves.

The U.S. Embassy in Dublin says in its warning that pickpocketing and mugging are more likely when people are staring at their phones or listening to loud music with headphones. Tourists are advised to look up the locations of their destinations ahead of time to gain a familiarity with the area. To increase safety resources, visitors can identify the phone number for emergency services in the area. In Ireland, visitors can call 112 or 999.

“Travelers should safeguard valuables, such as credit cards and passports, and refrain from carrying large amounts of cash,” the embassy wrote. The organization also encouraged citizens to “be aware of their surroundings, especially when traveling in unfamiliar places, crowded locations, empty streets, or at night.”

In a previous incident in June, Ukrainian actor Oleksandr Hrekov was attacked after a performance at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre, according to reporting from the Irish Times . The 23-year-old actor, visiting Dublin with a Kyiv traveling acting troupe, had finished a performance of “Translations” by Irish playwright Brian Friel when he was attacked by five people. Images taken after the attack show the actor with severe lacerations across his face and stitches along his chin and cheek. The attackers hit Hrekov’s face with glass and bit him before attempting to steal a pack of cigarettes.

In a statement to the Irish Times, the Abbey Theatre called the attack an “unprovoked, random act of mindless violence.”

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Security warning for US visitors to Dublin after spate of attacks

A US tourist in his 50s was injured in the city last week, while Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar met and apologised to a Ukrainian actor after he needed stitches following an assault.

By Russell Hope, news reporter

Wednesday 26 July 2023 15:43, UK

US tourists visiting Dublin are being told to keep valuables safe, avoid walking alone after dark and "keep a low profile" so they don't become victims of crime.

The US embassy in Dublin said in a statement on its website billed as a "security alert" that US nationals should exercise "good personal security practices while travelling" after "a number of recent incidents".

All citizens should "be aware of their surroundings" and avoid having expensive items on show or carrying valuables in outer pockets on backpacks.

Urging people to "be vigilant", the statement warns them that "pickpocketing, mugging, and 'snatch and grab' theft of mobile phones, watches and jewellery can occur. Keep a low profile".

Stephen Termini, a US tourist in his 50s, was injured in an attack on Talbot Street in Dublin last week while Taoiseach Leo Varadkar met and apologised to Ukrainian actor Oleksandr Hrekov after he needed stitches following an assault.

Irish minister for Children and Youth Affairs Roderic O'Gorman said "significant assaults" in parts of Dublin will worry both tourists and locals, but said community work is ongoing to address anti-social behaviour.

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The U.S. Embassy in Dublin has issued a travel warning for "security awareness" to tourists looking to visit Ireland following an attack on an American national in the capital city.

"With a number of recent incidents reported in Irish media, the U.S. Embassy in Dublin reminds U.S. citizens to exercise good personal security practices while traveling," the travel advisory posted Tuesday to the embassy website read.

"The U.S. Embassy Dublin encourages all citizens to be aware of their surroundings, especially when traveling in unfamiliar places, crowded locations, empty streets, or at night," the advisory continued, adding that in particular travelers should "avoid walking alone, if possible, especially during hours of darkness" and remain "vigilant" against theft and robbery.

The U.S. State Department's issued its last travel advisory notice for Ireland in October 2022 as Level 1, or merely advising that travelers exercise "normal precautions."

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Stephen Termini, a 57-year-old American tourist, remains in intensive care after a group of youths kicked and beat him in Dublin last week. Emergency personnel responded at the scene and took him to Beaumont Hospital, The Irish Times reported.

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A teenage boy was charged over the weekend in connection with the assault, sitting in a special session of the Children's Court on Sunday afternoon.

Mike Rizzuto, Termini’s son, said his father had planned to move permanently Ireland. Termini, a resident of Buffalo, New York, had visited Ireland a number of times due to his heritage: His mother’s ashes were spread in Ireland in 2002, and his father used to paint murals in the country, Termini’s son told Irish national broadcaster RTE.

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"Last time I spoke to him he was saving up every penny, doing odd jobs to get over to Ireland," Rizzuto said. "He was talking about playing music in Ireland. That's where he wanted to be so it really sucks what happened to him."

Rizzuto over the weekend said he and his siblings are trying to figure out how to get to Ireland to be by their father’s bedside.

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"What happened to my dad should not happen to anybody. I'm just trying to keep on top of everything as best I can and go about it the right way," he added.

A spokesperson for the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media told Fox News Digital that the advice from the embassy "is common-sense advice" and it "mirrors our own regular travel advisories for citizens traveling abroad."

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" Ireland is, by international standards, a very safe place to visit and to live in, and retains its Level 1 status as a safe destination on the US Embassy’s Safe Traveller Enrolment Programme," the spokesperson stressed. "A practical approach to good personal security practices is entirely sensible and to be encouraged. We note also the Taoiseach’s planned engagement with the Garda Commissioner regarding recent incidents and recruitment of Gardaí."

The Irish Times linked the attack to lower staffing levels for the Garda Síochána, the national police service of Ireland, which has allegedly lost some 240 members since the start of the year while civilian staff numbers remain unchanged in the same time.

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The U.S. Embassy in Dublin issued a number of suggestions for travelers who visit the Emerald Isle, mainly urging Americans to research where they are going ahead of time and to not leave belongings unattended.

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Additionally, travelers should be wary of showing off expensive jewelry or watches and should avoid carrying large amounts of cash.

The embassy even suggested that travelers "avoid staring" at their phone while walking in public areas to avoid potential "snatch and grab" theft and should limit earbud or headphone use as well.

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US Embassy warns tourists to 'keep a low profile' in Dublin following spate of assaults

US CITIZENS IN Ireland have been issued a warning about personal safety while travelling in the country following a recent spate of violent incidents in Dublin.

The US Embassy in Ireland issued the warning after a US tourist was last week assaulted in Dublin’s Talbot Street area.

In its warning, the US Embassy says all citizens should “be aware of their surroundings, especially when travelling in unfamiliar places, crowded locations, empty street, or at night”.

“Travellers should safeguard valuables, such as credit cards and passports, and refrain from carrying large amounts of cash,” it says.

US citizens are being warned to “keep a low profile”.

The warning urges US citizens to be aware of their environment and avoid walking alone, especially during hours of darkness.

They are also being told not to wear or display expensive jewelry or watches and to avoid placing passports, cash, phones or other valuables in the outer pockets of backpacks or purses.

The Embassy is warning US citizens that “pickpocketing, mugging and ‘snatch and grab’ thefts of mobile phones, watches and jewelry can occur”.

The warning outlines that most reported thefts happen at crowded tourist sites, at airports, car rental agencies, on public buses, trams and trains, and at the major railway stations.

The Embassy further warns citizens to avoid staring at their phones while walking in public areas and to limit earbud and headphone use when in public.

The US tourist who was attacked in the Talbot Street area has been identified by his family as Stephen Termini.

Separately, a man was seriously injured after being assaulted at Jervis Street in Dublin on Monday night.

A woman was also hospitalised after being assaulted on Price’s Lane in Temple Bar shortly before midday on Monday afternoon.

Last month, a Ukrainian actor was also hospitalised after being glassed and bitten during an unprovoked assault in Dublin city centre.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar yesterday said people are being “attacked all the time” on Irish streets as he acknowledged it will be “very hard” to meet the target of recruiting 1,000 gardaí this year.

He also said that telling people to avoid certain areas in Dublin or calling certain streets dangerous “is the wrong approach” to take.

The Taoiseach said Irish people are attacked on the streets of the capital every day, but when there is an attack on a visitor to Ireland it often garners more attention.

“Sometimes when it’s somebody from overseas, it gets more coverage than when its an Irish person, but there sadly are Irish people resident in this country being attacked all the time on our streets, and that’s not something that we can accept,” he said.

Relative to many other countries in the world, “Ireland is a safe place’, Varadkar maintained.

The Taoiseach said he is meeting with the Garda Commissioner and Justice Minister Helen McEntee next week to discuss measures to tackle crime.

With reporting by Christina Finn

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McEntee offers to meet family of US tourist attacked in Dublin and says Ireland is safe to visit

Us embassy in ireland advises american citizens to keep ‘low profile’ when visiting city.

Stephen Termini: suffered life-changin injuries in Dublin attack.

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said she is willing to meet the family of Stephen Termini, the US tourist who sustained life-changing injuries a week ago when he was attacked by a gang of youths in Dublin’s north inner city.

Mr Termini (57), from Buffalo, New York, had been staying at a guest house on Talbot Street and was attacked on nearby Store Street last Wednesday night.

A teenage boy was charged in connection with the assault at a special sitting of the Children’s Court on Sunday.

The attack, which happened 100 metres from Store Street Garda station, has led to criticism of the Government and the Garda over safety in Dublin city, prompting moves to place extra frontline gardaí on the streets .

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Speaking to reporters on a visit to Castlebar Garda Station in Co Mayo, Ms McEntee noted that the Termini family are travelling at the moment but holding a meeting with them when they are available is something she “would be very happy to do”.

Earlier, the US embassy in Dublin issued a warning to American tourists travelling in Ireland to “keep a low profile” and avoid walking alone at night.

Ms McEntee replied by insisting that Ireland is a safe place to visit and is still at Level 1 in terms of US safety notifications, in common with other EU countries.

She said her message to prospective tourists would be that they were welcome in Ireland and that, for the most part, the country and its cities were very safe.

The Minister said she had lived in Dublin for a number of years in the past and was still out and about in the city regularly, without members of An Garda Síochána accompanying her. However, she added, this was not to diminish the concerns that people had about recent assaults, which she said were not acceptable.

The Minister said one of the best ways to respond was to have more gardaí on the beat. She promised there would be an additional 48 gardaí on patrol in the Dublin Metropolitan Region in the coming week when new members of the force are attested.

She acknowledged that staffing resources alone would not solve the problem and other measures, such as body-cams for gardaí and increased CCTV coverage, would be of assistance.

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In a matter of weeks, Ms McEntee said, the Department of Justice would be unveiling a community safety partnership initiative for Dublin city centre. “There is a lot of work gone into it already,” she said. “The intention is that it will be replicated right across the country. It’s not just about Dublin. We want every town and village to be safe for people.”

Ms McEntee said generalisations that all young person had no respect for gardai were unfair and stressed the importance of engaging with children at a much earlier age in places where antisocial behaviour was emerging.

Defending her visit to Store Street in the wake of the attack on Mr Termini, Ms McEntee said she was there was to meet senior Garda personnel and have a discussion with them as to how the incident was being dealt with and to speak with them about policing in general in the city.

In its alert, the US embassy advised American citizens and tourists to “exercise good personal security practices” while travelling in Ireland. It said US tourists should safeguard valuables such as passports and credit cards.

“The US embassy Dublin encourages all citizens to be aware of their surroundings, especially when travelling in unfamiliar places, crowded locations, empty streets, or at night,” it said.

The embassy advised citizens to be “aware of your environment” and avoid walking alone, particularly at night.

“Do not wear or display expensive jewellery or watches and avoid carrying large amounts of cash,” it said.

The advice said people should “keep a low profile” and be mindful of how much alcohol they consumed.

It warned tourists to be aware of “snatch and grab” thefts of mobile phones while walking on the street. The alert said tourists should avoid putting passports, cash, mobile phones or other valuables in the outer pockets of bags, or leaving them on tables in public places.

“Most reported thefts occur at crowded tourist sites, at airports, car rental agencies, on public buses, trams, and trains, and at the major railway stations,” the embassy said.

The embassy told tourists to “avoid staring at your phone while walking in public areas” and to “limit earbud/headphone use when in public”.

Jack Power is acting Europe Correspondent of The Irish Times

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US embassy in Dublin warns tourists against walking alone after attack left an American man with serious injuries

The US embassy in Dublin has issued a security warning to Americans traveling to the city.
It said to avoid walking alone and not to show off expensive watches or jewelry.
It comes after a US tourist was attacked and left with potentially life-changing injuries.

Americans traveling to Dublin have been warned to avoid walking alone after a series of violent attacks in the city and the brutal assault of a US tourist last week.

The US Embassy in Dublin issued a security alert on its website after "a number of recent incidents" were reported by Irish media outlets.

"Avoid walking alone, if possible, especially during hours of darkness," the embassy wrote.

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‘We want action’ — Attack on US tourist sparks calls to tackle violence on the capital’s streets

An attack on a US tourist by youths in Dublin city centre, which has left him with ‘life-changing’ injuries, has sparked calls to tackle violence on the capital’s streets.

The unprovoked assault has also prompted accusations that Justice Minister Helen McEntee has ‘taken her eye off the ball’.

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The American victim, 57, is in a critical condition in Beaumont Hospital after he was assaulted at around 10.40pm on Wednesday on Talbot Street, less than 100 yards from Store Street Garda Station.

He suffered serious injuries to his face and skull and is believed to have been kicked in the head after he had already been knocked out.

The incident happened just weeks after a Ukrainian actor suffered serious injuries in a similar assault.

Sources have told the Irish Daily Mail the latest attack was ‘completely unprovoked’ and that the visitor had just left a guesthouse when he was targeted by a group of teenagers. Gardaí in the area believe they have identified one of the three teens involved.

The incident has prompted local councillor and former lord mayor Nial Ring to question if the Justice Minister is up to the job.

Mr Ring said Ms McEntee has to ‘stop paying lip service to the north inner city’ and visit the area to understand the devastating impact serious crime is having.

He demanded more gardaí on the beat and urged Ms McEntee to move quickly. Mr Ring told the Mail: ‘Don’t give us words. We want action and we want it now. We are blue in the face saying it.

‘You can have as many Bills as you like, like the hate crime one. You’re not going to have lads saying: “Oh, I better not say something because I’ll get in trouble” when they’re out there kicking people in the head.’

He said local representatives have been repeatedly calling for more gardaí, and that only two weeks ago ‘councillors met with Chief Superintendent Pat McMenamin to discuss our ongoing concerns and ask for his plans’.

Mr Ring added: ‘His hands are tied because of lack of resources and we fully appreciate the huge work being done by gardaí in the area, but they are stretched beyond belief. ‘We should not have to wait for incidents like this to have the issue highlighted again… The creation of diversions such as the Community Safety Partnership has its place but I would call on the minister to visit the area.

‘She should actually listen to what the people of the area, the local representatives and the gardaí demand – more gardaí.’

Mr Ring said he didn’t want Talbot Street and the surrounding area to become a no-go zone, but ‘that’s exactly what is going to happen unless the minister commits to making the north inner city a safe place to be’.

Fianna Fáil justice spokesman Jim O’Callaghan warned that the latest incident will damage Dublin tourism and decried the level of ‘open criminality in the city centre’. He told the Mail: ‘Unfortunately this outrageous attack is not a surprise to those of us who have been monitoring crime levels in the inner city in recent times. There is far too much open criminality, whether it’s drug dealing or gratuitous acts of violence against innocent bystanders. There’s not one solution to it.

‘We need more gardaí out on the beat in the inner city… and we need to start thinking of new measures to attract or keep the numbers in there. We need to look at the retirement age, around getting rid of it, really. We should also be looking at scrapping the rule whereby you can’t apply to be a garda if you’re over 35 years old. We need to look at other innovative ways to get people to join.’

He added: ‘We’ve an obligation as a country to protect people. If a message spreads abroad internationally that tourists are being attacked, we’re going to destroy the tourist business and the tourist economy in the city… Anyone who knows the inner city – we tolerate a certain level of criminality and that needs to change.’

The victim of Wednesday night’s assault was leaving his accommodation to ‘enjoy an evening out in Dublin’ when the incident occurred, according to sources. One said: ‘This man was totally innocent in all of this, there’s not even a slight doubt that words were exchanged or that there was a row. He was jumped by these three people. Gardaí have a fair idea who they are as there are teenagers in the area who have been involved in multiple assaults in the area over recent years.’

CCTV is being reviewed by officers who are confident in making arrests in the near future, according to our sources.

In a statement, Minister McEntee said there will be a ‘tough response’ to this incident by gardaí. She said: ‘There can be no excuse for such violence and intimidation and I fully understand the concerns of the local community. A tough and firm response will send out the message that we will not tolerate this thuggery on our streets. People must have confidence they can safely walk the streets of our capital. I am in regular contact with Commissioner [Drew] Harris on the issue of Garda visibility.’

It comes just weeks after Ukrainian actor Oleksandr Hrekov was assaulted only a stone’s throw away from the scene of the latest incident. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar met with Mr Hrekov this week on a visit to Kyiv, where he apologised for the incident.

The Fine Gael leader said: ‘I’m sorry for what happened. Dublin is my home town, but sometimes not 100% safe, unfortunately.’

On Thursday, Mr Varadkar said he hopes the new Garda recruitment drive will mean more officers on the beat in the near future.

He said: ‘Like any city, Dublin has a problem with public order offences and violence happens. It’s never acceptable. I want to pass on my best wishes to the American gentleman who has been injured and hope he makes a speedy recovery.

‘There is a strong response from Government, both in terms of stiffer penalties and also in terms of increasing Garda resources.

‘We’ve also opened a new Garda station, not too far away on O’Connell Street, and reopened an old one on Fitzgibbon Street. We’re confident we will see an overall net increase in the number of guards this year.

‘We want to get those guard numbers up and particularly have an increased visible presence on the streets because a lot of guards are being assigned to national units and other work… which is really important, but what people say to me is that something that reassures them the most is seeing the presence of gardaí on our streets on patrol, and that’s what we’re going to see a lot more.’

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Ireland’s capital and largest city by far, Dublin is one of those places that you either get straight away or spend a lifetime trying to figure out. It’s not the prettiest city, but Dubliners will remind you that pretty things are as easy to like as they are to forget…before showing you the showstopper Georgian bits to prove that Dublin has a fine line in sophisticated elegance.

There’s a collection of museums as fine as you’ll find in any European capital and one of the world’s most beautiful university campuses. There’s incredible food and a collection of authentic pubs that have spawned imitators from Miami to Mongolia.

There’s whiskey and old prisons, ancient books and beautiful monuments. In Dublin, you’ll find something that will tickle your fancy. And when you’re done, there’s always the world’s greatest beer, brewed right here for the last 300 years.

Whether it’s your first visit to Dublin or your 20th, this is a city that keeps on giving. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

1. Spend some time in a traditional Dublin pub

In all likelihood, you don’t need us to tell you that the pub is a quintessential Dublin experience , but here we are. It’s where you’ll meet Dubliners at their convivial, easy-going best and get a sense of what makes this city tick. There are few Dublin institutions so fawned over and written about as the traditional pub – probably because so many of the city’s best-known writers were regulars in them.

In Ulysses , Leopold Bloom muses that 'a good puzzle would be to cross Dublin without passing a pub,' to which the only logical answer is that it can be done…by going into everyone you see. Given that there are around 800 of them spread about the city it’s probably not the wisest thing to do if liver function is important to you, but there are a bunch of them that will make your Dublin stay all the more memorable. One of my favorites is John Mulligan of Poolbeg Street, which was also a favorite of Leopold Bloom’s creator, James Joyce.

2. Walk the cobbles of Trinity College

Since its foundation in 1592, Trinity College has become one of the world’s most famous universities; it's the alma mater of Swift, Wilde and Beckett; it's where you'll find the most beautiful library in the whole country and the home of the world’s most famous illuminated Gospel, the Book of Kells. The library’s 200,000 books have been removed as part of a landmark restoration project, but the consolation prize is an enhanced digital experience that tells the story of the Book of Kells in dramatic, impressive detail. Trinity’s 16 hectares are an oasis of aesthetic elegance, its cobbled quadrangles lined with handsome neoclassical buildings that lend an air of magisterial calm to the campus, evident as soon as you walk through Front Arch.

Local tip: If you’re visiting during the summer – ie outside of term time – you can stay in student accommodation for a fraction of the cost of a hotel on the other side of the walls. See visittrinity.ie .

3. Peruse modern art and messy studios at the Dublin City Gallery – the Hugh Lane

Hanging on the walls of a magnificent Georgian pile is arguably the city’s finest collection of modern and contemporary art, which runs the gamut from impressionist masterpieces (Degas, Monet, Manet et al) to Irish artists such as Dorothy Cross and Sean Scully as well as a collection of stained-glass windows by Harry Clarke. The Dublin City Gallery (aka the Hugh Lane, after its founder)’s most visited installation, however, is Dublin-born Francis Bacon’s actual London studio, brought over piece by piece and painstakingly reassembled in all its glorious mess – you can't step inside it but you can observe exactly how the artist lived and worked, down to the minute details.

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Entrance to the Irish Whiskey Museum, Dublin

4. Dive into Dublin’s distilleries

Did you know that Dublin was once the epicenter of the global whiskey industry? The industry went kaput throughout the 20th century, but it’s slowly making a major resurgence, not least in the Liberties, once known as the Golden Triangle for the number of distilleries in operation there. Today, there are four: Teeling Distillery, the first new producer in the city for 125 years; Pearse Lyons Distillery , in an old church; the Dublin Liberties Distillery in a 400-year-old former mill and tannery; and the return of Roe & Co, which was once the world’s largest producer of whiskey, inside the old Guinness Power Station. On the other side of the Liffey, the old Jameson Distillery is now one of the city’s most popular attractions, while if you want to do some pretty serious tastings, there’s the Irish Whiskey Museum near Trinity College.

5. Explore the exquisite collection at the Chester Beatty

Alfred Chester Beatty was a mining magnate with exceedingly good taste, and the fruit of his aesthetic sensibility is gathered in this remarkable museum. Books, manuscripts and scrolls were his particular love, and his collection includes the world's second-oldest biblical fragment and a collection of Qurans from the 9th to the 19th centuries that is considered among the best example of illuminated Islamic texts in the world. Other treasures include ancient Egyptian texts on papyrus, intricately designed little medicine boxes and perhaps the finest selection of Chinese jade books on the planet. Keep an eye on the calendar of events – it regularly runs qigong workshops on the rooftop garden, as well as sound baths and meditation sessions.

6. Drink a Guinness where it’s made

You didn’t think we’d ignore arguably the world’s most famous brewery and the number one tourist attraction in the city, did you? Guinness is more than a beer, and you’ll get a pretty good sense of how much more it is during a visit to the seven-story Guinness Storehouse . Along the way you’ll learn how the beer is made (there are a couple of add-on, hands-on experiences to really deepen that knowledge), the role of the company in Dublin’s fortunes and how it became the global brand it is today. The top floor is an atrium bar, where you put the theory to the test and drink a pint; just below it is an excellent spot for lunch.

Local tip: The Guinness in the atrium bar is excellent, but the best Guinness comes with atmosphere; you’ll find the best of it in a traditional bar (see above).

Empty interior of Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

7. Go to prison to uncover Ireland’s struggles

Ireland’s struggle for independence was a bloody and tempestuous journey, and this forbidding prison on the western edge of the city played a role in it for nearly 150 years, as the forced temporary home of many a rebel and revolutionary. Unoccupied since 1924, Kilmainham Gaol is now a museum with an enthralling exhibit on the history of Irish nationalism. The guided tour of its grim cells and corridors is highly memorable and it finishes in the yard where the leaders of the failed 1916 Easter Rising were executed.

Planning tip: Book your tickets online to avoid being disappointed by sold-out tours; also best to book for an early morning tour as you’ll be waiting for less time.

8. Learn the history of Dublin…from Dubliners

With a collection donated entirely by the general public, the award-winning Little Museum of Dublin on St Stephen’s Green is a surprising blockbuster. The memorabilia is quirky enough – it includes a lectern used by JFK during his visit in 1963 and the fateful letter given to the Irish delegation during the negotiations that ended Ireland ’s War of Independence in 1921 (and whose inherent contradictions led indirectly to the Civil War the next year) – but it’s a brilliant way of getting a potted history of the city. There’s even a whole floor dedicated to U2. Visits are by guided tour only, but they’re great fun.

Planning tip: The museum runs great tours beyond its walls, including a daily walking tour of St Stephen's Green, as well as a themed weekly tour telling the story of Ireland's influential women.

Dinosaur bones and taxidermied animals on display inside the National Museum of Ireland.

9. Immerse yourself in culture at the National Museum of Ireland

Ireland’s most important cultural institution is the National Museum of Ireland, which has four branches nationwide – three of which are in Dublin. The National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology on Kildare Street is the most significant, with an extraordinary collection of Celtic and early Christian gold as well as the macabre ‘bog bodies’ – four Iron Age figures in various states of preservation. On the other side of the Liffey, just off the quays, is the Decorative Arts & History branch , housed in a beautiful 18th century barracks. On Merrion Square is the Natural History Museum , affectionately known as the ‘Dead Zoo.’

10. Eat your fill and go back for more in Dublin’s dining scene

The choice of restaurants in Dublin has never been better. Every cuisine and every trend – from doughnuts on the run to kale with absolutely everything – is catered for, as the city seeks to satisfy the discerning taste buds of its diners. From Neapolitan style pizza at Sano to Michelin-starred feasts at Chapter One , you’ll find something for every mood and budget. One of the more popular trends in 2024 was for KFC – no, not that kind, but Korean Fried Chicken – with a bunch of authentic spots opening up all over town. One of my favorites is White Rabbit on Capel St, not-so-hidden in the back of a Korean grocery store.

Planning tip: It can be pretty tough to get a table at the trendiest spots in town, so book well in advance – two weeks if possible, but months if you’re looking for a Michelin-starred meal.

Fishing boats docked in Howth Harbour, Dublin

11. Get thee to Howth

Dublin is on the sea, and some of the city’s loveliest neighbourhoods are standalone villages worth exploring, not least the fishing village of Howth, at the end of the DART train line to the north. The village itself is gorgeous, built around a busy pier and packed with restaurants serving the freshest of fresh catch, but the real treat is the Howth Cliff Path Walk, a 6km (3.7 mile) loop that takes you over the headland for gorgeous views over the grassy slopes to the sea. If you want to do a proper hike, there are longer routes that lead to the Baily Lighthouse and back over rough, mountainous terrain.

Local tip: On weekends and bank holidays, the Howth Market sells a huge selection of organic produce and baked goods as well as handicrafts.

Navigate like a local with these tips for getting around .

12. Time travel at Marsh’s Library

OK, so the Book of Kells and the Old Library are way more famous, and way more visited, but that makes Marsh’s Library – on a side street by St Patrick’s Cathedral , all the more worthwhile. The magnificently preserved scholars' library founded by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh in 1701 has barely changed a jot since then: atop its ancient stairs are beautiful dark-oak bookcases filled with 25,000 books from the 16th century to the early 18th century, as well as maps, manuscripts (including one in Latin dating from 1400) and a collection of incunabula (books printed before 1500).

Local tip: When you walk from the first hall into the second, strike up a conversation with the resident librarians. They can tell you their personal theories (or experiences) of the resident ghost and show you the spines of the books bearing bullet holes from the 1916 Easter Rising.

This article was first published April 2018 and updated April 2024

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Here's why Dublin is an amazing place for American tourists to visit

A recent attack on a New Yorker in Dublin's city center sparked a national debate about how safe the place really is

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The Irish capital of Dublin is a super popular tourist spot for visitors from the US. However, an American tourist in Dublin recently fell victim to a vicious attack which left him needing treatment for serious injuries.

The debate about Dublin's safety for visitors has been ongoing ever since. Some argue that Dublin has become less safe for tourists in the years since the pandemic and that more of a garda (police) presence is needed. The US Embassy in Ireland issued advice to travelers in Dublin to "keep a low profile" and urged them to take security measures when out and about in the city.

But others have pointed out that compared to other destinations around the world, Dublin and Ireland, in general, remain safe for tourists from the US to visit. The Irish Department of Justice said in a statement to IrishStar.com that despite high-profile incidents of violence in the city that might cause some to feel afraid, "Dublin is a fantastic city to visit and the overwhelming majority of travelers have a safe and enjoyable visit where they enjoy the best of Irish hospitality".

Read more: The traditional and beloved foods you have to try when visiting Ireland

Why is Dublin such a popular place with American tourists? Millions flock to the city every year in the hopes of finding:

A thriving music scene

Perhaps one of the top things US visitors look forward to in Dublin is going to a traditional pub for a trad music session. During any night of the week, it will likely be found in Dublin.

Music runs through the veins of the city. While trad music naturally makes up a huge part of that, the city's indie and rock scene is also thriving, and you'll likely find gigs on in the likes of Whelan's, The Workman's Club and The Grand Social most nights of the week.

The pub scene

Of course, the beating heart of Dublin is its pubs. Many of the boozers in the city center date back hundreds of years and still to this day hang on to their traditional feel. The Brazen Head is the oldest pub in Dublin, dating back to as early as 1653.

Other historical pubs in Dublin include The Cobblestone, The Stag's Head and Kehoe's.

People enjoy drinking Guinness outside a pub in Dublin city center

Food and drink experiences

It's unlikely that you will visit Dublin without trying the drink synonymous with Ireland, a pint of Guinness . Every year, millions of visitors step foot inside the Guinness Storehouse to learn all about its history .

Meanwhile, the Irish capital is home to a plethora of restaurants, some of which come Michelin Guide-recommended. The quality of Irish produce is unmatched, and you're guaranteed to have an unforgettable meal here.

Diners sit outside a pub and restaurant in Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland

Rich emigration history

Millions of Americans trace their ancestry back to Ireland. It's no surprise that many of them decide to visit the Emerald Isle to feel connected to their ancestral home. Dublin is where many will head to with attractions such as EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum , which details the long history of Irish emigration.

Meanwhile, other historical museums and attractions allow those coming from abroad to feel connected to where their ancestors came from. Learn about the fight for Irish freedom at Kilmainham Gaol, learn about the tough lives of Dublin's poor at 14 Henrietta Street, and discover the city's long history from ancient times right up until the present day on one of the many walking and bus tours.

Lights and displays Inside the Epic Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin

Friendly people

The recent malicious attack on an American tourist in Dublin has shocked and appalled the city's hospitality industry , with publicans slamming the incident and calling for action to be taken by authorities to ensure a safer Dublin for visitors. Mick Ryan of The Ha'Penny Bridge Inn in Temple Bar, a venue that would welcome a huge number of US visitors, believes that Dublin is still a "friendly place" to visit and in comparison to many other cities around the world, it is a safe place to be.

"99.9% of them enjoy their holiday," he told IrishStar.com . Dublin's tourism industry is built on top-quality experiences, but more so, it is built on friendly Irish folk who are willing to welcome visitors and ensure they have an unforgettable stay.

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Please follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy.

Step 1: Register your appointment online

You need to register your appointment online. Registering your appointment provides us with the information we need to return your passport to you after your interview. Registration is free. Click the “Register” link below to register.

If you want to cancel or reschedule your appointment, you will be able to do so after.

Step 2: Get a medical exam in the Ireland

As soon as you receive your appointment date, you must schedule a medical exam in Ireland. Click the “Medical Exam Instructions” link below for a list of designated doctors’ offices in Ireland. Please schedule and attend a medical exam with one of these doctors before your interview.

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Step 3: Complete your pre-interview checklist

It is important that you bring all required original documents to your interview. We’ve created a checklist that will tell you what to bring. Please print the checklist below and bring it to your interview along with the listed documents.

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Step 4: Review interview guidelines

Read these interview guidelines to learn about any special actions that you need to take before your visa interview.

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Medical Exam Instructions

All immigrant visa applicants, regardless of age, require a medical examination prior to the issuance of a visa. Only a physician accredited by the U.S. Embassy can perform this exam. It is your responsibility to schedule a medical exam with the clinic listed below before your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy. Medical examination results from other physicians will not be accepted.

Approved clinic:

Mater Private Network Newenham House Northern Cross Malahide Rd. Dublin 17 D17 AY61

Mater Private Network Cherrywood Business Park Building 11 Loughlinstown Co. Dublin D18 DH50 Tel 01 885 8850 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.materprivate.ie/our-services/health-screenings/visa-medicals

Items to bring to your medical examination

The doctor will need the following items to complete the medical exam forms:

Your visa interview letter
Your passport
Two (2) recently taken passport-sized color photographs
Copies of your immunization records
DS-260 Confirmation page or AA barcode number. (Barcode numbers start with AA followed by 8 digits.)

Any medical examination fees, including x-ray and blood test fees, must be paid directly to the examining physician.

During the medical exam

The medical examination will include a medical history review, physical examination, and chest X-ray and blood tests (for applicants 15 years of age or older). The United States also requires tuberculosis (TB) testing for all applicants two years of age and older. Please be prepared to discuss your medical history, medications you are taking, and current treatments you are undergoing. More information on general medical requirements for U.S. immigrants is available via cdc.gov.

U.S. immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to obtain certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of a visa. Current immigrant visa vaccination requirements are available via cdc.gov . You can also read Frequently Asked Questions about our medical examination requirements via travel.state.gov .

After the medical exam

When your examination is completed, the panel physican will forward your medial to the Embassy Electronically. Please allow up to 10 business days for this process. In some cases, the doctor will provide you with exam results in a sealed envelope. IF GIVEN AN ENVELOPE TO CARRY TO YOUR INTERVIEW, DO NOT OPEN THIS ENVELOPE. Instead, bring it to your visa interview.

Any x-rays taken will be given to you. You DO NOT need to bring the x-rays to your visa interview unless you suffer from tuberculosis (TB). However, you must carry the x-rays with you when you travel to the United States for the first time. The medical report must be less than six months old when you enter the United States as an immigrant.

Pre-Interview Checklist

Please use the list below to determine the items that every applicant must bring to the immigrant visa interview:

A copy of your NVC interview letter (does not apply to Diversity Visa, fiancé(e), adoptive, or asylee/refugee applicants).

Unexpired passport valid for six months beyond your intended date of entry to the United States and a photocopy of the biographic page (where your name and photo are located).

Two (2) color U.S. passport-size photographs of each person applying for a visa (5 cm x 5 cm, or 2 inch x 2 inch). Please review our online photo requirements .

Registration confirmation page showing you selected an address for visa delivery at ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ie/iv .

Confirmation page from the Form DS-260 Application for an Immigrant Visa you submitted online at ceac.state.gov/iv .

Your original birth certificate, English translation, and a photocopy.

Medical examination results in a sealed envelope (if the physician gives you these results) .

Original or certified copies of birth certificates for all children of the principal applicant (even if he or she is not accompanying) .

Applicants who fall into any category listed in italics below should bring these additional documents:

For family-based visa applications:

The appropriate Form I-864 Affidavit of Support for each financial sponsor along with a photocopy of the sponsor’s IRS transcript or most recent U.S. federal income tax return, and any relevant W-2s.
Proof of your U.S. petitioner’s status and domicile in the United States (photocopy of a U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or lawful permanent resident card).
Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and visa applicant (such as photographs, letters, or emails).

If you are married: Your origina l marriage certificate, English translation, and a photocopy.

If you were previously married: Your original divorce or spouse’s death certificate, English translation, and a photocopy.

If you are older than 16 years of age: The original police certificate from your country of current residence and countries of previous residence. If these three items are all true, you must bring a more recent police certificate to the interview:

You are older than 16 years;
You obtained a police certificate more than one year ago; and
You still live in the country that issued the police certificate.

Your police certificate must contain the following information:

Your name exactly as shown on your birth certificate.
Any middle names.
Any aliases you have ever used.
Maiden and Married name (if applicable).
Any spelling variations of your name that you have used.

For employment-based visa applications: Letter from your U.S. employer dated less than one month ago.

If you have ever been convicted of a crime: Court and criminal records, English translation, and a photocopy.

If you have served in any country’s military: Military records, English translation, and a photocopy.

If you are adopted: Adoption papers or custody documents, English translation, and a photocopy.

If you are the petitioner’s stepchild: The original marriage certificate of the petitioner and your biological parent, English translation, and a photocopy along with divorce records for any previous marriages of either parent.

Interview Guidelines

Sending documents to the U.S. Embassy in Dublin

If you need to send us any documents, please DO NOT mail them to us directly. Instead, visit ais.usvisa-info.com and ask for information on courier services. Please do not send any original documents to us; only send photocopies via courier or mail. You may bring original documents (plus a photocopy for the consulate’s files) to your visa interview.

Rescheduling or cancelling your interview

If you are unable to attend your appointment, please go to ais.usvisa-info.com to select a new appointment date. There may be a significant wait before the next available appointment, so please attempt to attend the date already assigned. For some family-based and employment preference visa categories, a visa became available within the month you have been scheduled by NVC. DV applicants should be aware that visas are numerically limited and must be issued by September 30 of the program year. There is no guarantee that a visa will still be available on the date of your rescheduled interview. Please carefully consult the Visa Bulletin before you decide to reschedule your interview.

Please note: You need to register your original NVC/KCC appointment online before you can reschedule it. Rescheduling is only possible on a date after your assigned appointment.

Arriving at the embassy and security screening

The U.S. Embassy does not have car parking spaces available for visitors. If you travel by car, disc parking is available close to the embassy on Elgin Road, Clyde Road, Raglan Road or Herbert Park.

All visitors to the U.S. Embassy must follow certain security procedures. Any visitor who declines to be screened by U.S. Embassy security personnel will be unable to enter the embassy. To avoid delaying your entry and that of those in line behind you, please bring only what is required for your interview. DO NOT BRING ELECTRONICS TO YOUR U.S. EMBASSY APPOINTMENT. Please note that you cannot enter the Embassy property with any electronics. This includes laptops, tablets, memory cards, flash drives, or other peripherals. If you have any of these items in your possession, you will be asked to store them away from the Embassy property or to return on another day. The Embassy has small lockers which can accommodate a cell phone. No other electronics may be placed in these lockers.

Accompanying persons

Attorneys are not permitted to accompany clients into the waiting room or to their interview. The following persons may accompany a visa applicant to their interview:

Interpreter: Applicants may bring ONE interpreter if they do not speak English well enough to participate in an interview. If you need an interpreter, please email their details to [email protected] at least 5 days before your scheduled interview. You should include a copy of their passport bio-page with your request.
Special Needs Visitors: Applicants may bring ONE person to help if they are elderly, disabled, or a minor child. If you need assistance, please email the details of the individual who will accompany you to [email protected] at least 5 days before your scheduled interview. You should include a copy of their passport bio-page with your request.

Immigrant visa fees

If you have not paid all required fees to either the National Visa Center or via the appointment website, please be prepared to pay these fees on the day of your interview. All fees may be paid in U.S. dollars. We accept euro cash and credit cards only. Please note that if you are found ineligible to receive a visa, the application fee cannot be refunded. A complete list of fees can be found via travel.state.gov .

Do not make travel plans outside of Ireland

If your visa is approved, we will keep your passport at the embassy while we prepare your immigration packet and print a visa for your passport. We will return your passport to you later via courier services only. If you have to travel within Ireland while your passport is still with us, please make sure you have a valid picture ID other than your passport.

After Your Interview

A consular officer can make a decision on a visa application only after reviewing the formal application and interviewing the applicant. There is no guarantee that you will receive a visa. Do not sell your house, car or property, resign from your job or make non-refundable flight or other travel arrangements until you have received your immigrant visa. Immigrant visa processing takes at least 15 business days from receipt of all outstanding items for visa processing and passport return. In person collection of documents is not permitted and all passports are returned to the courier.

If more information is needed

Sometimes a consular officer is unable to make a decision on a visa application because he/she needs to review additional documents or the case requires further administrative processing. When additional documents are requested , the consular officer will give you a refusal letter that asks you to submit additional documents. The letter will include instructions on how to send those documents to the Embassy.

Administrative processing takes additional time after the interview. Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days. However, the timing varies based on the circumstances of each case. Before inquiring about the status of administrative processing, please wait at least 60 days after your interview.

What happens after visa approval

Passport, Visa, and Sealed Immigrant Packet – We will place your immigrant visa on a passport page. Please review your visa to make sure there are no spelling errors. IV packets are now transmitted electronically to Customs and Border Protection and are accessible at the U.S. Port of Entry. Any immigrant traveler carrying a visa with a special annotation (IV DOCS IN CCD) is not required to hand-carry an IV packet. You can find additional information on electronic processing at https://nvc.state.gov/ceac . If your visa has "IV DOCS IN CCD" annotated on it, you do not require a packet.

If your visa is not annotated with “IV DOCS IN CCD” you will receive a sealed envelope containing documents that you must give to U.S. immigration authorities when you arrive in the United States for the first time. Do not open this envelope. You must carry it with you; do not put it in your checked luggage.

USCIS Immigrant Fee – All individuals who are issued immigrant visas overseas must pay an Immigrant Fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prior to traveling to the United States. This fee is for processing your residency status and printing your Permanent Resident Card. The only people exempt from paying this fee are: children entering the United States under the Hague Process, returning residents, and people traveling on a K visa.

When You Should Travel – You must enter the United States before the expiration date on your visa, which is usually six months from the date of the medical examination. Your visa cannot be extended and all fees are nonrefundable. The principal applicant must enter before or at the same time as other family members with visas. Children who turn 21 years old after visa issuance must enter the United States before they turn 21 years old; otherwise they will lose their immigrant status.

Getting a Green Card – Your Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card, also known as a green card, will be automatically mailed to the address in the United States that you write in your DS-260 visa application form. This very important document proves you have permission to reside in the United States. Do not travel outside of the United States until you receive your Permanent Resident Card. Once your card is issued, you should not stay outside of the United States for more than one year. If you do, you will lose your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident.

Children’s Issues – Children are required to have certain vaccinations before they can enroll in school in the United States. Therefore, we recommend that you bring your child’s complete vaccination records with you to the United States. Additionally, if your child is adopted, you have full custody as a result of a divorce, or you share custody with the child’s other parent; we recommend that you bring a copy of all applicable adoption or custodial papers from the authoritative court in your home country. You will likely need these papers (translated into English) in the United States for issues such as school enrollment, medical care, and eventual citizenship.

Information for New Immigrants – Please visit the USCIS web page for helpful information on moving to the United States. You can read their publication “Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants” online.

Diversity Visa Applicants - Additional Information

If you are interviewing for a Diversity Visa (DV), all of the above instructions apply to you. Please schedule and attend a medical examination prior to your visa interview; enroll in the required courier service; and gather the required documents.

Below are additional instructions that apply only to DV applicants.

Bring to your interview

In addition to the documents listed on the Pre-Interview Checklist in this package, DV applicants should also bring the following items to your visa interview:

Appointment information printed from the “Entrant Status Check” on the E-DV website .
Documents showing that you have either a qualifying high school education OR have two years of qualifying work experience in the last five years immediately prior to application (for the principal applicant only; more information is available via travel.state.gov ).
Payment in cash of the $330 Diversity Visa Application Fee

Review your DV Lottery entry

Prior to your visa interview, we recommend that you review the data on your initial E-DV entry. On your initial E-DV application, you must have correctly entered your marital status. If you are legally married you must have listed your spouse, even if you are currently separated from him/her (unless your spouse is a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident).

Additionally, you must have listed ALL of your living children who are unmarried and under 21 years old. This includes your natural children, your spouse’s children, or children you have formally adopted in accordance with the laws of your country.

Failure to have listed an existing spouse or children at the time of your entry in the Diversity Visa lottery will result in the denial of your visa and visas for your family. Any fees paid to the U.S. government in support of your visa application(s) are nonrefundable. If you failed to include a child who had already been born, or a spouse to whom you were married when you entered the lottery, you should not proceed with the visa application. You can review the eligibility requirements via travel.state.gov .

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Why Go To Dublin

Like many modern cities, Dublin is a melting pot. Along with its traditional Irish culture, Dublin has been infiltrated by a host of glorious international influences. The city is the largest in Ireland, and its fast-growing immigrant population brings people from all over the world. The influence of these cultures is evident in the diverse and vibrant culinary scene that can be found here. That said, Dublin has held on to some of its classic characteristics. Known for its traditions, fine literature, folklore, customary music and dance, and fresh pints of Guinness are never in short supply. Travelers should expect to experience the traditional alongside the contemporary on their next trip to Dublin. Signing up for one of the best Dublin tours is a great way to experience Dublin's duality. The Irish capital is a mixture of history with a little debauchery that can be found on nearly every street corner.

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Dublin Travel Tips

Best months to visit.

The best time to visit Dublin is June through August when temperatures are warm (for Ireland anyway) and festivals fill the streets. This also constitutes the most expensive time to visit, with high hotel rates and airfare prices. It's also the most crowded time of year. If you're looking for a deal and fewer tourists, come in the winter (the low season) with your heaviest coat. Spring and fall offer a happy medium – moderate temperatures (again, for Ireland), crowds and prices.

Weather in Dublin

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What You Need to Know

Pub proficiency Dublin is pub central. Blend in with the local scene by learning this tidbit: When ordering the requisite Guinness (or any other brew), you call a half pint "a glass" and a full 16 ounces "a pint."

Pack layers No matter the time of year, Dublin is prone to cold, rainy streaks. Pack layers and a rain coat as sometimes an umbrella is not enough to keep you dry when it’s pouring outside.

Seek the building sides Street names are usually plastered along the sides of buildings rather than on signs.

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Avoid eating and drinking in Temple Bar If you can, drink and dine in areas like Smithfield, Portobello or Phibsborough for more authentic food and drinks at better prices. Many of the Temple Bar neighborhood's restaurants and bars are known for being tourist traps.

Travel in the winter Dublin is cold and gray in the winter, but the hotel deals are hot.

Be prepared to walk Taxis are expensive. Instead of forking over your euros, rely on your own two feet or take the bus or tram.

Consider a day trip If you're interested in seeing some of the country's most majestic places, such as Kilkenny Castle and Glendalough, sign up for one of the best Ireland tours . Tours are led by knowledgeable locals who take care of the transportation and planning for you.

Culture & Customs

The Irish are a very friendly people, especially compared to the reputation of their stiff upper-lipped neighbors (sorry, England), so get to know them.

Dublin's official currency is the euro (EUR). Since the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate fluctuates often, be sure to check what the current exchange rate is before you go. Major credit cards are accepted at most restaurants and shops.

As for tipping, all industries in Ireland have a mandated minimum wage so tipping isn't a large part of the culture. Some restaurants will add a service charge of 10 to 15 percent to the bill so no tip is expected. If there is no service charge, it's customary to tip the same amount. When it comes to transportation, taxi drivers don't expect a tip but many travelers will round the bill up to the nearest euro or leave 5% if the driver was especially hospitable. One place to never worry about tipping? The pub.

What to Eat

Ireland's economic revival in the 1990s was accompanied by a culinary renaissance of new, sophisticated restaurants that ditched meat and potatoes for more lively European cuisine. Now in Dublin you'll find a great mix of medium- to high-price range restaurants, which offer an astounding diversity of options. The best restaurants are found south of the Liffey, but you should be prepared to pay well for a meal. Dublin restaurants include a high value-added tax on dining.

For cakes, pudding, tarts, tea and more, recent travelers highly recommend you visit Queen of Tarts , a Dublin bakery on Dame Street. But if it's an entire Irish meal you're after, try the traveler-recommended L'Ecrivain for its delicious menu and intimate ambiance, perfect for a romantic dinner. Meanwhile, foodies should check out the contemporary Chapter One in the Rotunda neighborhood. Other cuisines, such as Thai, Asian fusion and Indian, are very popular, too; recent travelers especially praise the Indian restaurant, Veda , in Cabinteely Village. For a crash course in traditional and contemporary Irish cuisine, sign up for one of the best Dublin tours .

Dublin is relatively safe, especially the city center and surrounding attractions, even at the wee hours of the morning. Overall, visitors should take caution against petty crimes like pickpocketing and car break-ins. But visitors should note that the area around Temple Bar can get pretty raucous as all the drunken revelers exit the bars and clubs. There is also a drug problem within Dublin city, predominantly heroin, so visitors should be mindful of suspicious activity, street beggars and paraphernalia in alleyways. In the unlikely event that you are a victim of a crime, reach out to Irish Tourist Assistance Service , which offers free and confidential services to tourists.

Getting Around Dublin

The best way to get around Dublin is by foot. The city's compact size makes strolling to and from the top attractions a cinch. Plus, some brisk walking will help lessen the (caloric) effects of all those pints from the pub. If you're flying into Dublin Airport (DUB), you can take a taxi, bus or airport shuttle into the city center. To save some coin, you can purchase a DoDublin hop-on, hop-off bus tour and Dublin Express airport bus combo ticket (you can purchase fares on the airport bus without buying a DoDublin Card). Aircoach also offers service between the airport and the city.

Once in the city, you can also try out the bus and tram systems, which have lines that crisscross the city. You'll find taxis lining up in ranks throughout Dublin. These are expensive, but preferred over driving a rental car. The ride-hailing app Uber also operates in Dublin, but only allows licensed taxi and limousine drivers to offer rides. Ireland has prohibited Uber from hiring out private cars.

Entry & Exit Requirements

A valid passport is required for United States citizens traveling outside the mainland by air or sea, as well as for U.S. citizens trying to re-enter the country. You won't need a visa unless you plan on staying longer than three months. Visit the U.S. State Department's website for the latest information on foreign exit and entry requirements.

The Ha'Penny Bridge, Dublin's oldest pedestrian bridge over the River Liffey, earned its nickname from the halfpenny toll originally required to cross.

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The castle has rounded turrets, and a train is snaking past it, having crossed the bridge over the bay.

How I learned to love the slow route home to Ireland

Journeys are about so much more than getting from A to B, as our writer found when he ditched flying for the train and ferry between Dublin and London

T here’s always a moment in the journey from Dublin to London – which I make every month or two, taking the land-and-sea route via Holyhead instead of flying – when I stop what I’m doing – reading or writing or chatting to the person next to me – and think: you don’t get to enjoy this from 40,000ft.

Sometimes it’s at the Britannia Bridge in north Wales. As the train crosses the Menai Strait from Anglesey I can see, off to my right, a concrete statue of Lord Nelson keeping a lonely watch from the shore, and further upriver the grounds of Plas Newydd country house sweeping down to the water. To the left, on a tiny island with a curved jetty, stand two handsome whitewashed houses that will one day disappear beneath the rising sea levels but for now are holding out against the elements.

I’ll pause again as the train trundles past Conwy, with its hulking medieval castle and absurdly pretty waterfront, home to the smallest house in Britain, and later still as we move along the coast beyond Colwyn Bay, and legions of offshore wind turbines can be glimpsed through the haze.

On the return journey, as the ferry heads into Dublin Bay, I’ll cast an eye at Howth Head as it rises up to greet us, followed by the crimson lighthouse at the end of the Great South Wall and the looming red and white chimneys beyond – the unmistakable sign that we’re about to dock in the Irish capital.

The ferry is silhouetted against a golden sunrise.

People often ask me why I choose to travel between Dublin and London by ferry and rail instead of flying, which is considerably less time-consuming. I’ll respond by talking about the price, or the breezy check-in process with minimal luggage restrictions, or the direct connection into central London, or the carbon emissions, which by one estimate are about 95% lower than going by plane . But the little details – the things you see, the people you meet and the reveries you enter as the journey’s lulling rhythms take hold – matter to me almost more.

When I moved to London in 2002, the idea of taking the slow route home to Dublin didn’t occur to me. Going by air was quick: you can fly city to city in under 90 minutes, though of course you have to factor in the time it takes to get to the airport, clear security, wander through duty-free, wait to board, wait to take off, and go through the associated rigmarole on the other side. And it’s cheap.

The writer in Holyhead, ready to board the ferry to Dublin.

Then, about 15 years ago, a friend tipped me off about SailRail, a package that bundled train and Irish Sea ferry tickets into a single fare – connecting not only to London but to any town across Britain with a station. I was dubious about the duration but the price was keen – these days it’s £102.20 return, but back then it was about half that – so I decided to give it a try.

I’ll be honest: I didn’t love SailRailing straight away. Train travel is one of life’s great pleasures but in Britain it can curdle to frustration in the face of delays, cancellations and broken-up routes. It took me a while to work out how to time my journey so I didn’t have to change trains in Crewe and again, 20 minutes later, in Chester. And Holyhead, for all the surrounding beauty of Anglesey, is not a town that makes the heart leap – not, at least, the stretch between the terminal and the ferry dock, which on even the sunniest afternoon feels oppressively grey.

The ships – Irish Ferries and Stena are the two options on the Holyhead-to-Dublin route – can feel dated and a bit tacky, and if you strike out from Dublin on a match day, you have the choice of watching football supporters getting stuck into cooked breakfasts and pints at 8am or joining them. The crossing can be rough, though it would take a serious gale to unsettle one of the bigger boats when its stabilisers are out. (In that kind of weather, I’d rather take my chances on a 50,000-tonne ferry than a dinky commuter plane.)

A tiny red house stands next between the walls of Conwy Castle and a little black and white cottage.

If you travel with Irish Ferries, which I tend to do, this unfolds within a literary theme park of unparalleled incongruity. The flagship Ulysses is riddled with allusions to James Joyce’s masterwork: you can eat reheated pizza slices (but not pork kidneys) at Boylan’s Brasserie, drink tequila slammers at the Leopold Bloom bar or engage in soft play at the Cyclops family entertainment centre. (The faster ferry, often cancelled if the wind picks up, is ingeniously named the Jonathan Swift.)

Despite – or perhaps because of – these idiosyncrasies, I kept returning for more. For years, I’d SailRail to Dublin and fly back; the journey out of London Euston tends to be smoother, especially if you catch the direct train to Holyhead departing about 9am. But since moving back to Dublin in 2020, I’ve ditched the air option and now actively look forward to my day meandering across the Irish Sea and down through Wales and England. The journey takes eight or nine hours, but without internet to distract me I usually get a solid day’s work done, or at least have time to read and think.

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Passengers sit onboard the ship’s deck, looking out to sea.

Some distractions are welcome. When the Icelandic volcano eruption grounded European air travel in 2010, I got chatting to two fellow SailRailers on the train out of London. One, delightfully, was the actor who played Gestapo agent Herr Flick in the sitcom ’Allo ’Allo!. The other became a really good friend – and I often thank the ash clouds of Eyjafjallajökull for introducing us.

More recently I’ve fallen into conversation with touring graffiti artists, septuagenarian world travellers and a woman who found God after getting lost in the middle of the Sahara (she prayed for help and a crow appeared to guide her back to safety). Last autumn, when my partner and I took our whippet-saluki over on a morning sailing (pet-friendly cabins are available on Stena) he was lavished with attention by an elderly Traveller couple who told us about similar dogs they’d loved over the years.

The Traveller community uses the ferries a lot, following a route that Irish people with UK connections have taken for centuries. You’ll also encounter plenty of truckers, as well as students, backpackers and people who are averse to flying. What you don’t get a huge number of, among the SailRail contingent, are British tourists. When I mention the package to friends and colleagues in London, few of them have heard of it. And when I tell them the fare, which doesn’t shoot up for last-minute bookings, they’re astonished: £51.10 from London to Holyhead and then on to Dublin by boat? You’re joking, right?

A striking view of a red lighthouse at the very end of a narrow outcrop, contrasted with the blue-green sea.

Still, I rarely recommend SailRail without a string of caveats. It isn’t to everyone’s taste. And it could be so much better than it currently is – the rail connections are unreliable and foot passengers on ferries are often treated as afterthoughts. But despite its foibles I’ve come to enjoy the easy pace of the journey and offbeat crowd it throws together. I’ve even developed a fondness for those Joyce allusions.

And I love that long, slow train ride along the north Wales coast, past castles and wind turbines and island houses doomed to vanish beneath the waves. A journey is so much richer and stranger when you travel close to the ground.

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14 Things To Do in Dublin, Ireland On a Long Layover With AerLingus

Utilizing a long layover is one of the best traveler hacks out there. With AerLingus offering most flights with a stopover in Dublin, if you're going to stop there anyway, you might as well leave the airport and get some exploring in. Dublin is a relatively small city, and with even just one day, you can tick a few things off of your Irish bucket list. Here are 10 recommended things to do on a long layover in Dublin with AerLingus.

UPDATE: 2023/05/12 13:37 EST BY KHYATI DAND

More Things To Do in Dublin, Ireland On a Long Layover With AerLingus

It can be very hard to kill time on long layovers but that's not something travelers flying to Dublin have to worry about. With the entire city at one's disposal, long layovers in Dublin are an excellent way to explore the Irish capital. This list was updated to include more things that travelers can do on stopovers in Dublin when flying with AerLingus.

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See The Book Of Kells At The Trinity College Library

The Library of Trinity College in Dublin is one of the oldest libraries in Ireland and nothing will make time fly by quicker than the dark aisles of its 16th-century reading halls. The library has over 7,000,000 volumes of books on its shelves but if there's one thing that visitors must see, it's the Book of Kells -- the four Latin Gospel manuscripts dating back to the 9th century. No matter the time of the year, the library always has at least one volume on display for the public to see.

Catch A Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Flights can get pretty darn tiring. Oftentimes, there's very little energy left for anything exciting on a layover, let alone exploring an entirely new city . In that case, hop-on hop-off bus tours offer visitors an excellent means through which to see Dublin without much physical exertion on their part. Simply catch an open-top double-decker bus, grab a seat in a corner, and watch Dublin's top attractions pass by as you listen to audio guides for context.

Get A Taste Of Irish Food

What better way to spend a layover in Dublin than to eat your way through the Irish capital? Food blogger Ketty Quigley's Delicious Dublin Tours take visitors on a three-hour walking trip around the city with stops at plenty of famous eateries in between. As local experts tell tales of Dublin's food history, visitors will not only taste the best of local Irish food, but they will also learn of its past and present. These tours operate regardless of the weather in the notoriously temperamental capital.

Hop Onto A Viking Splash Tour

Long layovers in Dublin are one thing if you're alone or in the company of a fellow adult, but finding entertainment can be a far more tedious task when traveling with kids. A Viking Splash Tour is an excellent adrenaline-filled activity -- and an incredibly unique one at that -- for both adults and kids to take part in when in Dublin. The tours take place on a restored World War II amphibious vehicle that functions much like a bus on the roads but transforms into a boat as it mightily glides into the Grand Canal Dock, splashing passengers on board with the cold waters of the canal.

Drink At Temple Bar

What visit to Ireland is complete without a proper pint of Guinness? Head to the place that does it best, and arguably the most famous bar in not only Dublin but all of Ireland: Temple Bar Pub. Not to be confused with the neighborhood that is called Temple Bar, Temple Bar Pub is an infamous landmark pub with the traditional bright red exterior, welcoming you in to have a pint or two.

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Dublin Castle

Despite popular belief, there's a lot more to do in Dublin than just drinking. Ireland is home to several castles, and Dublin Castle is one of the finest . Having been built in the thirteen century, Dublin Castle has since served as home to English and British administration. In 1922, Dublin Castle was given to the Irish government, where it now serves as a popular tourist hotspot. For an entry fee of about 8 euros, you can head inside and see the collection of art, as well as take in the majestic red velour and gold-plated interior.

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Chester Beatty

Within the confines of Dublin Castle is what Lonely Planet has described as one of the best museums in Europe: Chester Beatty. Also known as Chester Beatty Library, this museum is home to the collections of Sir Chester Alfred Beatty, a philanthropist and mining magnate who was given the title "King of Copper" due to his fortune. The collections at Chester Beatty include but are not limited to Arabic treatises on religion, Western manuscripts, pieces from Persian poets, and even Japanese art.

Shop At George's Street Arcade

Looking to get a little shopping in on your long layover in Dublin? George's Street Arcade is one of the best places in the city of Dublin to do so. Centrally located close to other major tourist spots, George's Street Arcade has shops ranging from Brazilian-made fashion at Carnaval to Mystic Ireland Crystals. There are also plenty of eateries on site, like the top-rated vegan burgers at Flip Burgers and proper wine and cheese at Loose Canon.

Take A Guinness Brewery Tour

Back to booze because, hey, it is Ireland, after all. Aside from Irish whiskey, the most popular alcoholic beverage in Ireland is Guinness. The Irish take their Guinness seriously. There's a craft behind pouring each one which amplifies the overall taste. If you're curious to know the art behind this extremely popular beer, head to the Guinness Brewery for a tour.

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Visit Jameson Distillery

If you're more into whiskey, or better yet, if you want to add a second boozy adventure to your layover in Dublin, the Jameson Distillery is a great addition to your activities. Learn the history behind one of the most popular Irish whiskeys in the world. Created in 1780 by John Jameson, the long-standing tradition behind making Jameson can now be experienced as a tourist. The tour options range from a simple visit to cocktail classes.

See Local Music At Whelan's

Who doesn't love a good Irish folk band? While you are bound to find live music at pretty much any pub in the city, Whelan's is one of the best. You can check out their calendar on their website to see who's playing, and it's recommended to book a table in advance since this place quickly fills up. Enjoy a beverage while listening to some classical local Irish music.

Drink High Tea On A Vintage Bus

Are you less interested in whiskey and stouts and more interested in feeling posh with a cup of tea in hand? There are many tours to book in Ireland , but one of the more unique experiences in Dublin offered on GetYourGuide is a high-tea tour while riding on a vintage bus . Priced at about $50 per person, a high-tea tour in Dublin is a fun way to experience the city from a double-decker bus that's been refurbished to be its fanciest self. The tour comes with food options, including those that are vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free friendly.

Cross Ha'Penny Bridge

The Ha'Penny Bridge is a pedestrian bridge located in central Dublin. It was built in May 1816 over the River Liffey and remains a popular tourist attraction to this date. Its central location is close to the popular Temple Bar neighborhood, and the best part about ticking Ha'Penny Bridge off of your bucket list during a short layover is that it's only going to take a few minutes to see it.

Free Walking Tour

One of the best ways to quickly explore any city while learning a bit about its history is by taking a free walking tour . Explore Dublin by foot, see plenty of major tourist hot spots, and learn the history through a local tour guide, all for zero cost. The tour is offered several times a day, meaning it's likely you can fit it into your Dublin layover regardless of what time you land.

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2024 solar eclipse: 'New' path of totality map reveals Ohio will see less of the solar eclipse

Editor's note: This story has been updated to note NASA does not plan to change its calculations for the eclipse.

A total solar eclipse will cross North American skies on April 8, and Ohio residents will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view it.

But now, fewer Ohioans will experience 100% darkness during the 2024 solar eclipse.

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That's because, despite modern technology, the sun's radius is difficult to measure. New data shows that the sun is a tad bigger than previously thought. These new calculations have slightly shifted the solar eclipse's path of totality – just a week before the event.

Expert John Irwin has recently published a new map with updated lines for the April 8 solar eclipse, Forbes reported . The sun's morphing size and changes in the moon's surface mean no two eclipses are the same, but NASA's projections for the 2024 eclipse aren't changing.

Solar eclipse map: Updated path of totality in Ohio

The red lines shown below represent the original path of totality, while the orange lines show the path updated with the new data – which predicts a narrower path of totality for Ohio.

Zoom in on Ohio to see if you'll be inside the path of totality during the eclipse on April 8.

The path of totality will fall over Dublin, just a few miles north of Columbus

Ohio will get a slightly narrower path of totality by nearly a half mile on each side of the path, according to the new calculation. That shifts the fullest effects of the eclipse away from two of the state's largest cities.

Columbus remains outside the path of totality, but a few suburbs north of the city land on the path to experience complete darkness. Dublin still falls inside the path of totality, but nearby areas won't experience 100% darkness.

Riverlea now falls outside the path of totality, as does downtown Westerville, though the Otterbein University campus will straddle the path of totality.

On I-270, the exit at Cemetery Road was once inside the path of totality, but now sits just outside of it, based on the new data.

The eclipse will shift slightly further away from Cincinnati

The new path of totality moves the fullest eclipse experience away from downtown Cincinnati, just as it does for Columbus.

In Liberty Township, for example, St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish sat inside the path of totality while nearby Center Pointe Christian Church was on the other side. Now, both fall outside the path of totality.

Downtown Canton is also further away from the full eclipse experience

Downtown Canton was never projected to be inside the path of totality, but the new data projects complete darkness to fall further away from the city. However, North Canton remains inside the zone set to experience 100% darkness.

Massillon sat comfortably inside the path of totality, but the new projections show the eclipse's shadow falling north of downtown.

Akron, Cleveland, Dayton, Toledo, other Ohio cities remain the path of totality

The new projections for the path of totality won't change the eclipse experience much for viewers close to the other big cities.

Akron, Cleveland, Dayton and Toledo will enjoy the full eclipse experience. So too will Ashland, Bucyrus, Mansfield, Marion and Sandusky.

What NASA says about the 'new' eclipse path of totality map

In speaking with the Detroit Free Press , NASA spokesman Tiernan Doyle acknowledged that even though the space agency is sticking with its original eclipse outlook in 2024, it aims to refine its eclipse predictions in the future by potentially taking into account the "topography of both the moon and the Earth."

Doyle added that there may be "a tiny but real uncertainty about the size of the sun," which could "yield an eclipse path that is slightly narrower."

And, he said, "uncertainty in the Earth’s rotation can also affect eclipse predictions on this level. Traveling toward the center of the path of totality – even a mile or two – will quickly increase the length of totality that people can see."

Whether or not the new path of totality is the correct one or the original prediction holds true, the overall difference would be minimal. As Doyle told the Free Press, "(It) would only affect cities on the very edge of the path of totality, where blanket predictions are difficult regardless – a few city blocks one way or the other could mean 20, 10, or zero seconds of totality."

Austin American-Statesman reporter Alexis Simmerman and Detroit Free Press reporter Frank Witsil contributed to this report .

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The eclipse will peak at roughly 3:04 p.m. in Georgia. The eclipse will end around 4:21 p.m. in Georgia. Credit: WXIA. As you can see, the max eclipse locally will be about 80-85% at that 3:04 p.m ...
Solar Eclipse 2024: New data changes path of totality map in Ohio
The path of totality will fall over Dublin, just a few miles north of Columbus. Ohio will get a slightly narrower path of totality by nearly a half mile on each side of the path, according to the ...
Visas
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler's passport. Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, which is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) .