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The Best of Dublin List

17 October 2015
By Lauren Allison

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Being based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, when I first heard that ICANN54 would take place in Dublin, my initial reaction was relief at not having to squeeze an almost-winter weather wardrobe into an airline restricted weight limit (apologies to those who did, you have my admiration). Since then, I have spent the last few weeks as the default Dublin tour guide extraordinaire for my fellow staff, providing restaurant and event recommendations.

While I know everyone will be far too busy to venture outside the Convention Centre, I thought I would put together my top recommendations for those who would like a mid-week or post-meeting adventure.

My Top Irish Adventures for ICANN54, Dublin:

Checking off the Dublin Tourist Trail

Want to say "I've been there, done that?"

Jump on the Luas

In-between ICANN54 session shopping sprees.

  • The Luas (pronounced Lewis) is a light tram that runs across parts of the city. It can take you to some great areas including Abbey Street and Jervis for quick shopping trips to buy last minute gifts for those at home. Pay at the tram stop in advance and you are good to go!

Caffeine Stop

Need caffeine and a calm moment away from the conference?

  • Unable to fit a Eurotour on this trip? Pretend you are in Paris at Café en Seine, also great for last minute cocktail socials.
  • Have a bit longer to spare? My favorite museum/library and one of the best in Europe according to Lonely Planet, is the Chester Beatty Library with a collection of artifacts and scripts from across the world, including a beautiful collection of papyrus and religious texts. The café on the ground floor serves delicious Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. The library is nestled in the grounds of Dublin Castle, another tick off your Dublin tourist list.
  • For book-worms who need their caffeine fix, The Winding Stair serves Irish produce with a view of the Ha'penny Bridge and gives you an opportunity to browse part of Ireland's literary scene.

Night Caps and Night's Out

Looking for the perfect tipple? Look no further.

Further Afield

A little extra time on your hands and want to see more of the island?

Enjoy your stay in Dublin, ICANN!

*In the spirit of collaboration, some of these were crowdsourced to ensure you receive the best Irish adventures. Thanks to all those Dublin insiders for the extra tips!

Authors

Lauren Allison