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Getting to Dublin from Overseas

If you have decided to pay a visit to the island of Ireland, you will either be flying or getting a ferry.

Irish Ferries offer a range of options for those who want to travel by sea to or from Ireland.

Direct Irish Ferries to Ireland

  • Dublin to and from Holyhead (Britain)
  • Rosslare to and from Pembroke (Britain)
  • Dublin to and from Cherbourg (France)

Irish Ferries landbridge route to Ireland

  • Travel to and from Continental Europe via Britain. Crossing the Irish Sea from Dublin or Rosslare, you can then link up with Irish Ferries new route from Dover to Calais.

You can reach Ireland directly from most European cities and regional airports, as well as direct flights from North America.

There are 4 main international airports on the island of Ireland

  • Dublin Airport
  • Belfast Airport
  • Cork Airport
  • Shannon Airport

When in Dublin

DoDublin


DoDublin has provided Dublin’s No.1 Hop-on Hop-off since 1988. They also provide tickets for all of Dublin’s top attractions, Airport Transfers, Day Tours and the famous Ghostbus Tour.

SPECIAL OFFER: Get 30% off the DoDublin Hop-on Hop-off tour and 10% off all other attractions when you book through the St. Patrick’s Festival Attractions Page - https://stpatricksfestival.dubtours.ie/


Use promo code “Patrick25” for 30% off Hop-on hop-off tour (only)
Use promo code “Pat25” for 10% off all other products (does not apply to Guinness Storehouse)

The DoDublin city tour has more 5 Star reviews on Tripadvisor than any hop-on hop-off tour in the world thanks to their unique tours which are full of insights about Dublin city as well as plenty of laughter and entertainment provided by the DoDublin tour guides.

The DoDublin hop-on hop-off tour operates throughout the St. Patrick’s Day Festival, except on St. Patrick’s Day itself when the streets of Dublin are all closed down for the parade and the festivities that follow.


EPIC Museum Gift Shop


EPIC Museum Gift Shop

The EPIC Museum Gift Shop specialises in locally made, thoughtful gifts, each one carrying a unique story. The shop offers a wide variety of products, including clothing, accessories, lifestyle items, books, and jewellery, with a special emphasis on Irish designers, makers, and authors.

EPIC’s exclusive branded products feature bespoke artwork inspired by the museum’s characters and stories. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from each item sold from the EPIC Mary Robinson collection is donated to The Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice, supporting those most vulnerable to climate change.

Sustainability is central to EPIC’s values. With 85% of their suppliers manufacturing their products in Ireland, ensuring eco-friendly practices by using recycled packaging and maintaining a plastic-free environment, resulting in a lower-than-average carbon footprint.

Whether you’re shopping for an Irish expat, a history buff, someone special, or yourself, the EPIC Museum Gift Shop promises an unforgettable gift-giving experience. Visit: In-store, seven days a week, 10am – 7pm or online at www.epicchq.com |

To stay updated on new product arrivals, follow @epicchqstore for updates


About EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum


EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum was created to honour the Irish diaspora abroad and recognize the vital contributions and monumental impact Irish people have made worldwide. By combining personal emigrant perspectives with social and cultural context, visitors can understand why a person left Ireland and the beliefs and heritage they brought with them. The museum was voted Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction in 2019, 2020 & 2021.

Open 7 days a week, you can visit EPIC at Custom House Quay, Dublin 1. Buy your tickets now on epicchq.com.

Fáilte Ireland operates two Discover Ireland Tourism Offices in Dublin:

Barnardo Square Tourist Information Centre, 3 Palace Street, Barnardo Square, Dublin 2, D02 T277

O'Connell Street
14 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1, D01 WP59.

Visit Dublin

Visit Dublin is Dublin's official tourism information website. It provides comprehensive, up-to-date information and trip planning advice for visitors to Ireland's capital city.

Explore the island of Ireland

Looking to extend your stay and travel around Ireland while you're here?

Discover Ireland
and Ireland.com are great websites with up-to-date information on great things to see and do in destinations all around Ireland.