John's Guidebook
Canal walkway
lovely walk along the canal From Ashtown rail Station to Castleknock railway station via twelfth Lock pub.
about 3 kilometers each way, or return by commuter train to Ashtown.
Páirc Phoenix
Great public park, to explore on foot or our bicycles.
Sightseeing
Páirc Phoenix
Walk, jog or cycle,among herds of wild deer.
Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadFine Zoo in Nearby Phoenix Park. worth a visit.
Very informative. Free admission
use bus or Luas to get there. Dublin is not a car friendly city.I so many one way and pedestrian streets.
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Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann - Seandálaíocht
35A Kildare StVery informative. Free admission
use bus or Luas to get there. Dublin is not a car friendly city.I so many one way and pedestrian streets.
Henry Street
2-4 Henry StShopping Mecca.
mind out for Roma Gypsy pickpockets.
Faiche St Stephens
Saint Stephen's GreenRelaxing city centre park, close to shopping areas.
Howth Cliff Walk (Green Route)
lovely hike by the sea
Howth Dart Station
Howth RoadBeside Howth harbour and beginning of Cliff walk
Glendalough. in the heart of the Wicklow mountains Lovely walks and remains of oldest Monastic settlement in Ireland. Difficult to access by public transport. You need a car. we can also organize a 7 seater taxi hire for the trip via Blessington Lakes and the scenic Sally Gap boglands
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Glendalough Visitor Centre
Glendalough. in the heart of the Wicklow mountains Lovely walks and remains of oldest Monastic settlement in Ireland. Difficult to access by public transport. You need a car. we can also organize a 7 seater taxi hire for the trip via Blessington Lakes and the scenic Sally Gap boglands
nearest suburban rail station. Connolly or Tara at Station brings you to city. Alternatively get off train at Broombridge ( two stops away) and hop on the Luas frequent tram service to get to all city centre destinations quickly
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Ashtown Stables
Ashtown Roadnearest suburban rail station. Connolly or Tara at Station brings you to city. Alternatively get off train at Broombridge ( two stops away) and hop on the Luas frequent tram service to get to all city centre destinations quickly
great place to explore the castle and grounds. Especially for children
Very close to Dublin too.
Find "Malahide Castle" on the web for full info.
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Caisleán agus Gairdíní Mhullach Íde
Back Roadgreat place to explore the castle and grounds. Especially for children
Very close to Dublin too.
Find "Malahide Castle" on the web for full info.
Cheapest best stocked supermarket:
Lidl.Castleknock village, for groceries. 37/38 bus from Ashtown traffic roundabout.
Best Local supermarket in the locality
in the centre of Castleknock Village 37/ 38 bus from Ashtown bus stop passes this way.
Bus stop is near Ashtown traffic roundabout.
Castleknock
Best Local supermarket in the locality
in the centre of Castleknock Village 37/ 38 bus from Ashtown bus stop passes this way.
Bus stop is near Ashtown traffic roundabout.
shop till you drop. "Aldi" Cheap grocery store here too. Always be wary of Rumanian pickpockets in busy places.
unfortunately they are in every big city in Europe.
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Ionad Blanchardstown
Blanchardstown Road Southshop till you drop. "Aldi" Cheap grocery store here too. Always be wary of Rumanian pickpockets in busy places.
unfortunately they are in every big city in Europe.
sport
Great indoor swimming pool .
5 minutes by car/bus free parking. Sauna and steam room too !
Deaf Village Ireland
Ratoath RoadGreat indoor swimming pool .
5 minutes by car/bus free parking. Sauna and steam room too !
Neighbourhoods
Lovely pedestrian shopping street with lots of side streets leading to interesting pubs and good restaurants.
better by, far than "temple Bar"
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Grafton Street
Grafton StreetLovely pedestrian shopping street with lots of side streets leading to interesting pubs and good restaurants.
better by, far than "temple Bar"