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Getting there: If you are flying to Dublin through England, remember you would also need a UK visa even if you are a transit passenger.. British Airways flies daily, an economy Delhi-London-Dublin round trip would cost roughly Rs 47,000 (inlcusive of taxes).
Best time to visit: March through October.
Accommodation: Feeling ritzy? Stay in Ritz Carlton, about 40 minutes away from Dublin. If you are a music buff, book a room in The Clarence, owned by Bono. Looking for options, go to dublinhotels.com , you would find a myriad choices.
Eating: Not to miss - Guinness beer which is made in Dublin, Irish coffee, pubs in Temple Bar area, The Pies (for Irish pies), Wilde (grills), The Saddleroom (steak and seafood), La Peniche (Dublin's only floating restaurant),Octagon Bar (champagne lunch).
Shopping: Go to the Dundrum Shopping Centre, Henry Street shopping district, Westbury Shopping Mall for all things upmarket.