Phoenix Park

Located just west of Dublin, Phoenix Park is the largest park in Dublin and given its size, it wears well see his name very well.

Phoenix Park is the largest public park in Europe, it is also a relaxing place, away from where the only route through and also the only real means of communication between the civilized world of Man and the world of nature where annimaux mingle with groves and shimmering expanses of grass.

For jogging, going to the zoo, which is located at the entrance to the park or even to walk, Phoenix Park is the ideal place.

In conclusion, I think Phoenix Park is the ideal place to feel away from it, in order to escape the stress of the city and to relax.

My Mark: 4.5 / 5

Quentin ZEJGMAN

Grafton Street

Grafton Street (Sraid Grafton in Irish) is one of the most important shopping streets of Dublin. This pedestrian street that to close at Trinity College in the North and at St Stephen’s Green in the South,and have a tramway station, the terminus of the Green Line Luas. In the street we can see many street artists, musicians, jugglers, puppeteers, etc.

In the Grafton Street you can found many famous brand like American Apparel, Clarks, Fields and other. But you can also find a lot of luxury brand like Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Rolex …

Moreover, you can find many fast food, the most famous is Burger King, you can also find McDonald and Subway. If you don’t wank eat junk food you can go to the restaurant established to in Grafton Street.

If you visit the Grafton, after this visit you can go to St Stephen Green, the beautiful park in the South of Grafton Street, or visit the famous Trinity college in the North of Grafton Street.

Mark : 4.5/5

Rémi Xu

Merrion Square

Merrion Square is a park in Dublin, located not far from the city center, it’s next to American College Dublin (our college) and Trinity College. It hosts a large garden, surrounded by a residential area of ​​Georgian style (with its typical red brick). The area is quite nice, and very popular at Dubliners!

Merrion Square was created in 1762 and finally completed in the early nineteenth century. This square is mostly known for being a gathering place for many great Irish figures as William Butler Yeats, Oscar Wilde, Daniel O’Connell …

To pay tribute to these characters, it was decided to set up such a statue of Oscar Wilde in 1997 in the heart of the square, as well as historical and commemorative plates to better inform visitors of the history of the place .

The Merrion Square is beautiful and enough big, thus you can go to have a relaxing moment, or you can go to visit this park and have a good moment like us.

Mark : 4/5

Rémi Xu

Saint Stephen Green

Saint Stephen Green is a green park next to Drafton Street. This park is big and calm, you can go there to rest in the week-end or going there with children or friend to have a good time.

In the park you can sit down on the grass to picnic with friends or family.

Also, in the park you can find a beautiful lake and fountain.

Our Mark : 4.5/5

Rémi Xu

National Natural History Museum of Ireland

The National Natural History Museum of Ireland was created in 1857 and is located next to Merrion Square. There are two floors opened to the public which contain a lot of stuffed animals.

 

This museum is interesting if you want to learn more about the Irish fauna and its diversity. The place is quiet even if there are often many people inside. Pictures are not allowed so I had to be discreet to take some for this article, and so you must be if you want to take yours.

The entrance is free so it can be a good cultural entertainment to do during a week end with friends, family or alone. What I suggest you to do on a sunny afternoon is to walk in Merrion Square then visit this National Natural History Museum Of Ireland and finish with the National Gallery Of Ireland which I already told you about in an article and which is not  far at all.

My mark : 4/5

Romain Monzon

The Globe

Here we are for another article. We did together another place, it was the Globe .The Globe, one of Dublin’s trendiest hot spots, is located on George’s Street.Situated on one of Dublin’s most popular nightspots, George’s Street, The Globe is one of the hippest drinking emporiums in the capitol filled with the city’s most fashionable people.

Reminiscent of the funky haunts of Lower Manhattan, The Globe is a stylish modern bar decorated with art works, classical statues and chairs spread around long tables. The bar buzzes with some of the city’s hottest gossip floating over a selection of acid jazz and classic hip-hop on the sound system.

The Globe is a popular haunt for clubbers at the weekend, gearing up for a night of dancing, and at closing time the bar becomes part of Ri-Ra, one of the most popular clubs in the city, blasting out the funkiest sounds till the early morning.

The Globe is also a popular café with a menu filled with tasty treats and is very relaxing place to while away your Sunday basking in the sounds of their live jazz session.

Be warned to wear your hippest glad rags as strolling through the bar on a weekend night can be the Dublin equivalent of walking a cat walk in a fashion show in Paris or London.

An essential part of a great night’s carousing in Dublin city, The Globe is well worth a look.

So to summarize: what do we think about it?

• Fantastic atmosphere!
• The pub is also a night club
• Price are accessible

My Mark: 4/5!

That’s all for today, see you soon for another article !

William JOURDAINNE

The Brazen Head

Here we are for another article. We did together another place, it was the Brazen Head. It is Lower Bridge Street. We went for it, because on the afternoon, we are looking for what to visit in Dublin. Actually, we found the Brazen Head, and we went for it this night. The Brazen Head, which is the oldest pub in Dublin, a historical monument that has existed since 1198. Former post house, the Brazen Head hosts nightly concerts of traditional music. A lot of people and a lot of tourists, a great area to enjoy your night.

Established in 1198. Chock full of history, and a roaring fire for wearing Dublin voyagers. Off the beaten path, right across from the Liffy, and worth a look. Good Baileys coffee, and walls full of celebrity pix, along with fire/ police patches made this place so interesting. Two nights a week you can have more than music… I really enjoyed the evening here. The evening of food folklore and faeries was such a treat, the food was warm and hearty we enjoyed that it was traditional Irish food and tasted great! The entertainment was world class. The stories were exciting and the singing was very beautiful.

The entrance is an arch with an alley that leads to – hotel straight ahead, pub to right. Up the steps, and the room opens to the right, where we found the fire place going. Friendly service from a lovely lady, what more could I ask?

So to summarize: what do we think about it?

• Fantastic atmosphere!
• The pub is also a historical monument
• Price are accessible
• Foods and entertainment were amazing

My Mark: 4/5!

That’s all for today, see you soon for another article !

William JOURDAINNE

National Gallery of Ireland

The National Gallery of ireland is a museum located in Nassau Street at the intersection with Lincoln Place. There are many rooms to visit and each one propose various work of art, such as paintings or statue. There is a cafetaria at the entrance if you want to have lunch. The museum is very pleasant to visit because of the cleanness and the absence of noise, it is a very quiet place.

If you are bored of nightclubs and pubs maybe try something more intellectual like the National Gallery Of Ireland, it is very nice to visit, you won’t be disappointed and because the entrance is free you don’t have any reasons to refuse to enter.

My mark : 4/5

Romain Monzon

Pasta Fresca

The italian restaurant where half of the people speak french is a frendly place near Grafton street.

The perfect place to eat awesome pizzas and pasta to a price quite cheap for the size of the food  who is quite good.

The atmosphere of the little restaurant of 2 rooms is very pleasant and welcoming with the very calm music behind.

 It remains for you to enjoy your meal in the Italian atmosphere chalheureuse, quiet and pleasant.

 

My mark: 4/5

 

Quentin ZEJGMAN

The Kingfisher Restaurant

Here we are for another article. We did together another place, it was the Kingfisher Restaurant. For me, the name « Kingfisher » reminds me an airline company in India, when I saw this; it was strange for me, and I was not thinking it was a restaurant … It is located on Parnell Street, Dublin 1. We went to it, because we didn’t want to cook this evening, because we have a lot of work to do. It was late in the evening; almost all the restaurants were closed. The weather was actually terrible, a typical Irish weather, a lot of wind, rain… Finally, we found for a restaurant called The Kingfisher Restaurant, which closes late, and also, it is just at 200 meters from the house.

The Kingfisher Restaurant is a casual dining restaurant, long established and well-known for its friendly service, Fish and Chips, Burgers and much more. They propose a lot of dinner option, breakfast/brunch, lunch, dinner that is why you can come when you want. Their specialty is the Fish and Chips. So, what are the Fish and Chips? The Fish and Chips known as the fish supper in Scotland and Ireland, is a fast food dish of British origin to take away or eat on site, consisting of fried fish in batter or crumbs, served with fries. In England and Ireland, cod and haddock or cod fish are most often used for « fish and chips » but traders also sell many other fish, especially white fish such as coalfish (widely used in Ireland).

We want for it, and we order Fish and Chips, to taste to their specialty, and also taste to the specialty of the country. The dishes arrived very fast; with a little mayonnaise sauce, it was hot. The service is very fast, the food quality is very good.

So to summarize: what do we think about it?

• A great restaurant
• Price are accessible
• Great atmosphere
• Good food quality
• Good service

My Mark: 4/5!

That’s all for today, see you soon for another article!

 

Laurent LIU