Explore the city’s new skyline and discover Dublin’s Docklands and the International Financial Service Centre. Its only in the
last ten to fifteen years that this area has been transformed into a world class economic hub that is unrivalled in the rest of Europe. The skyline is dominated by the new Conference Centre, modern office blocks, hotels, restaurants, shopping area’s and the O2 Concert venue.

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The Grand Canal is one of two canals that connects Dublin with the River Shannon in the west, its sister canal, the Royal Canal is on the North-side of the city, while the Grand Canal is on the South-side, both canals nearly encircle the inner city. The tree lined banks of the Grand Canal offer refuge from the busy city, these narrow strips of greenery with their benches and pathways are like elongated coridors of parkland weaving their way with the canal through the inner city.

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Last night the city was a buzz of excitement in anticipation of Ireland’s first match in the European Championships against Croatia. Supporters had gathered early in pubs and restaurants, especially in Dublin’s Cultural Quarter, Temple Bar. Its winding cobbled streets took on a great party mood as supporters and tourists enjoyed the match. But as we all know by now things did not go our way and Ireland were defeated 3-1.

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Voted the best and most romantic garden to visit in Ireland by the BBC Gardener’s World Magazine 2010 and one of Monty Don’s ‘Top 10 Favourite Gardens’. Mount Usher is a garden of Majestic Beauty, located in a stunning location along the banks of the River Varty with suspension bridges and cascading weirs, this is truly a magical place.
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DUBLIN:

TrulyMadlyDeeply-Dublin.

Official Online Tourist Office for Dublin.
http://www.visitdublin.com/events/all/

Dublin Events Guide – for free events.
http://www.dublineventguide.com/

 Upcoming major events in Dublin.
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 During the month of May the gardens sees the stunning Handkerchief Tree and the large collection of Peonies come into flower. The Handkerchief Tree is also known as the Dove Tree or Ghost Tree, if you visit now, when the tree is still in full bloom, you will understand why it has acquired these names, it is one of the most striking sights as thousands of Handkerchief shaped white petals tremble in the slightest breeze.

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Last Saturday I was passing Malahide Beach, when I noticed that a wedding party had come over from the nearby Grand Hotel to take some wedding photo’s. It was a great idea as the weather was perfect with plenty of sunshine, the crowds on the beach were in for a pleasant surprise as the wedding party passed by. Fortunately I had my camera with me and I took the following shots.
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Battle For The Bay – The annual two day Kitesurfing competition took place over the weekend on Dollymount Strand, Bull Island. The conditions were perfect with glorious sunshine and favourable onshore winds. The event has grown in popularity with each passing year and attracts Kitesurfers from all  corners of Ireland and abroad.
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The fantastic weather we are having lately has put a smile on everybody’s face, people are taking advantage of the high temperatures and glorious sunshine to get outdoor’s and enjoy themselves, the parks, restaurants and pubs are packed. After a dull April and early May with below average temperatures, the summer is finally here.

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This is Dublin’s most popular park, it has a special place in the hearts of all Dubliner’s and is simply referred to as ‘The Green’. Located at the top of Grafton Street, the impressive main entrance to the park is through the Fusiliers Arch which was built to commemorate the Royal Dublin Fusiliers who died in the Second Boer War.
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