George’s Street is a busy area on the south side of Dublin City. Leading from Dame Street, the area is home to an abundance of charming little boutiques (most notably those located within the George’s Street Arcade). George’s Street is home to some of the city’s trendiest clubs and pubs, as well as numerous wonderful live venues and gay bars. The area is home to a huge number of restaurants, and it is particularly popular area for Dublin’s vegetarian diners.

Booterstown Nature Reserve is a lovely stretch of land designated to Dublin’s large population of migratory seabirds. Located on the south side of the city, the Reserve stands close to the DART rail line. The area is home to a large stretch of marshland, with man-made nesting sites in the centre of the reserve. Booterstown Nature Reserve is home to a wide variety of waterfowl, from geese to ducks, waders to gulls. The reserve has recently undergone impressive rejuvenation, with a lovely, seated viewing area located close to the main road.

Sandycove is a pretty little seaside area on the south coast of Dublin. Located on the DART line, close to Dun Laoghaire, the area is a popular destination for the city’s brave year-round swimmers. The area features a delightful little beach, which is a popular family destination for a day out during the summer. Sandycove is also home to an outdoor bathing area known as the Forty-Foot. These outdoor baths were once an all-male nude bathing area, but they are now open to all (and clothing is encouraged!). Sandycove is also home to the fascinating James Joyce Tower.

O’Connell Street is a busy promenade on the north side of Dublin City. This historic street is dotted with impressive buildings such as the Gresham Hotel, the Royal Dublin Hotel and the General Post Office (which was a central point of the 1916 Rising). The street is home to numerous large department stores, small convenience stores and busy restaurants. The centre of the street is home to many monuments, including statues of James Larkin, Father Theobald Mathew and the controversial, Monument of Light.

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.