Dublin is mountains and sea, swerve of shore and bend of bay. Dublin has history. It’s a social city, one that’s vibrant, chaotic and quirky. And it’s a creative city, one that’s big enough to get lost in, yet small enough to be found.
Here’s 3 reasons why Dublin is great:
1. Culture: Culture in Dublin is everywhere, especially around DBS in the South William Quarter of the city. Whether it’s the beauty of St. Stephen’s Green on a bright afternoon, the voices of the buskers on Grafton Street, the Thursday evening stroll around Exchequer Street, the vibrant arts and music scene in Temple Bar or the craic of a shared coffee between friends on South William Street… all can be enjoyed on minimal budget.
2. The Size
It really is big enough to get lost in, yet small enough to be found. If you’re out and about with no phone, you’re still more than likely to bump into your friends after a little stroll. And Dublin’s size means that it’s only a short DART ride to the sea at Sandymount. Or to Howth for some fish and chips next time you have a tenner to spare. TOP TIP: Get a Student LEAP Card for travel.
3. GoogleTown
The Pearse Street, Grand Canal Dock and Ringsend areas of city – now known as GoogleTown – are buzzing with a young and cool international workforce. Trendy cafes, pubs and eateries have opened. It’s an exciting place to be. ALL the coolest hi-tech companies are here: Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce plus more… They’ve made Dublin the hi-tech capital of Europe and there’s a growing community of new start-ups joining in. Just head down here. Hang out. Dream. Plan.
It’s the perfect place to spend your college days (it’s just a pity about the rent prices).
#LoveDublin