Blanchardstown is a bustling area on the north side of Dublin. Located on a busy bus route, the area is a popular destination for shoppers who are hoping to avoid the hectic atmosphere of the city centre. The area is home to a huge shopping centre that boasts high end stores alongside budget establishments. Blanchardstown is also home to a huge range of restaurants and cafes, as well as cinemas and a large number of nightclubs.

Skerries is a lovely seaside town situated on the northern coast of Dublin. This attractive area is dotted with colourfully decorated cottages and shop fronts. The area is also home to a charming harbour and numerous wonderful seafood restaurants. Skeries boasts five nearby islands, one of which (Rockabill) is home to Europe’s largest colony of breeding Roseate Terns. This friendly town is home to a wide variety of wildlife, and it is particularly famed for its populations of common and grey seals.