Parks &
Gardens
Dublin has an enviable patch of
Green Capital
tree-filled green spaces in which you
can draw breath. Take the Phoenix
Ireland may be world renowned for its forty shades of green but we re pretty good on the environmental front too.
Park. A good third of its 707 hectares
The fact that wild Atlantic salmon reproduce in three of Dublin s rivers, the Liffey, the Dodder and the Tolka, is a
is covered in oak, ash, lime, beech,
good start. It s the only capital city to hold such an accolade. sycamore and horse chestnut trees.
The National Botanic Gardens are not
only intriguing to visit but they re also
involved in biodiversity conservation.
The award-winning Palm House
Complex facilitates climatic control and
provides ideal conditions for several
hundred species of palms, cycads,
bamboos and other tropical species,
many of which are threatened by
extinction in the wild.
For a little hushed ambience
embedded in history, the Dubh Linn
Garden in Dublin Castle is a grassy
refuge interlaced with a Celtic design
(eels to be precise). It s planted on
the spot where the river Poddle (now
HERE ARE OUR
underground) met the Liffey and formed
TIPS& CREATE YOUR
a dark pool dubh linn. It s how Dublin
Dublin in a Day
OWN DAY IN DUBLIN!
Groups
got its name.
Sustainable Tourism Ireland
10AM Discover the hikes, trails and
combines walking tours with pointers
forests of the Dublin Mountains and
on green thinking and sustainable 10AM
enjoy some spectacular views over
DUBLIN
living so you get to see Dublin with a
the city. Duration: 4 hours
MOUNTAINS
little green learning in the mix.
3PM Back to the city for a well
earned meal. Cornucopia, on Wicklow
3PM
Street, offers a choice of vegetarian
CORNUCOPIA
6PM
and vegan snacks and meals.
GIBSON
Duration: 1.5 hours HOTEL
6PM Head to the stylish Gibson
Hotel in the Docklands for dinner Times and durations indicated are approximations
and a cocktail with a little zen. and we ve allowed plenty of time between for
Duration: 3 hours lunches, snacks and other distractions!
THIS IS JUST ONE OF SEVERAL DUBLIN INSIDER GUIDES. FOR MORE SEE WWW.VISITDUBLIN.COM/INSIDERGUIDES
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Mountains to Sea Green
map
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From city to mountainous wilderness in under an hour it can only be Dublin. Walk,
Buildings
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Dublin hike, bike or stroll the marked trails, tracks and forest paths of the Dublin Mountains.
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Look out for the great conservation and restoration projects being carried out by
Croke Park, the 82,300-seater home of
Mountain Meitheal.
21 Gaelic games and the epic GAA Museum,
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is one of the first carbon neutral stadiums
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The North Bull Island, listed by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve, is a regular haunt for over
in the world. An ongoing commitment to
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20,000 waterfowl including Sanderling, Turnstone, Shoveler, Ringed Plover and Black-tailed
sustainability has seen a 62% reduction
Godwit. You ll find information on the flora and fauna of the island at its Interpretive Centre.
in waste to landfill - that s a whopping
641,379 Gaelic footballs!
Ireland s Eye, an island off Howth and a bird sanctuary, is home to a wide variety of bird
life including Puffins, Gannets, Razorbills and Arctic Terns. Take a boat trip with Howth
Fuel imaginations and green shoots
Boats and you might spot some seals or a school of porpoises on the way.
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at Imaginosity where a fairytale of
experiences, including an Eco Badger on
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the roof garden, are lined up to entertain.
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For a slice of green, stop off at The
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Gibson Hotel. Its green wall, natural
ventilation and garden spaces, which are
irrigated by harvested rainwater, give a
little zen in the city.
Eco-friendly
Wholesome Eats
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Freshly picked, plucked, percolated or baked, you ll find the Irish Farmers Markets at
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Because Dublin is relatively small,
Blackrock, Harcourt Street, Leopardstown and Howth a-buzz with wholesome delights.
walking is more than manageable. For a
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There s also the Temple Bar Food Market, The SuperNatural Food Market, the Dublin
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series of self-guided walks, skip to our
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Food Co-op, Red Stables Food Market and the CoCo markets Market in the Park in Dśn
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downloadable themed iWalks and our free
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Laoghaire and the Marlay Park Market in Rathfarnham.
Visit Dublin app.
Vegans and vegetarians or foodies who like good fare will love Cornucopia and Govindas.
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Get pedalling with Dublin Bikes, one
Dehli O Deli is Ireland s first Indian vegetarian take out, while Blazing Salads does the
of the most successful bicycle rental
Sustainable Tourism Ireland Howth Boats 19 Delhi O Deli
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same in salads.
schemes in the world. Or navigate 14km
2 Cultivate
11 Temple Bar Food Market 20 Blazing Salads
of bicycle lanes in the Phoenix Park with
3 Phoenix Park For coffee, Bewley s on Grafton Street, which has been trading since 1840, roasts its
12 The SuperNatural Food Market 21 Croke Park
Phoenix Park Bike Hire. You can also take
beans on site and is Ireland s first carbon neutral coffee roaster.
National Botanic Gardens 13 Dublin Food Co-op 22 Imaginosity
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a guided tour with Dublin City Bike Tours.
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14 Red Stables Food Market 23 The Gibson Hotel
Cab it emission free and free of charge
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with Ecocabs. Hop in and let your
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16 Market in the Park, Rathfarnham 24 Ecocabs
friendly, pedal-fit cyclist take you to
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where you want to go. Ideal for short
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Island Ferries
distances within the city.
See www.visitdublin.com/gettingaround for
information on transport links.
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