2. • History
• Living and working in Dublin
• Cost of Living
• Working
• Accommodation
• Things to see and do
– Travelling
3. • Capital city of Ireland
• Population of 1.6 million
• A young, vibrant population
• Great blend of old and new
• Friendly, compact city surrounded …Dublin Mountains,
countryside and Irish Sea within 20 minutes of city
• Welcoming and enriching experience
• The People – engaging, friendly and fun!
• Easy access, close to other European cities
4. HISTORY
• 9th Century – 2 Settlements
– Viking Dyflyn (Dubh
Linn)
– Áth Cliath (Gaelic)
• 988 – Official date of
establishment
• Anglo-Norman/English
Dublin
– 1177 Norman Invasion
• 1916 – Easter Rising: Irish
Republic
• 1919-1921 – War of
Independence
– Irish Free State
• 1922-1923 – Civil War
5. • Regeneration
– 1990’s Celtic Tiger
– IFSC
• Multicultural
– African, Arab, Chinese, East European
– Polish largest immigrant group
Dublin: 20th Century - Now
6. Travel – Getting Around
Bus – www.dublinbus.ie
Luas – www.luas.ie
Dart – www.irishrail.ie
Drive – www.hertz.ie
7. Cost of Living
• Estimates:
– €16,000 a 9 month year (www.icosirl.ie http://www.ucd.ie/international/study-at-ucd-
global/coming-to-ireland/living-costs/)
• Daily expenses
– Food: €70-€100 a week
– Travel:
• Average bus fare:€2.70 (€2.05 with Leap Card Buy Leap Card (then buy student Leap Card!!))
• Student 30 day bus ticket: from €86
• Socializing
– Cinema: €7-€15; Cineworld €19.99 unlimited monthly
– Eating Out: €8 ??
– Drink: Soft drinks€2-€4; Beer €4-€6
– Nightclub: €10-€20
8. • Part-time (20 hours) during school term
• Full-time during school vacation
• What type of jobs do most students do?
– Cleaning
– Supermarkets
– Shops
– Security
– Hotels, restaurants, pubs
Working in Dublin
9. • Word of mouth
• Websites:
– www.fas.ie
– www.jobs.ie
• Newspapers:
– Irish Independent
(Thurs)
– Evening Herald
• University notice boards
• Contacts
• Community resources
– www.irelandbbs.com
– http://islamireland.ie
– www.boards.ie
Job Search
10. Student Induction September 2012
• Private Accommodation
– On-Campus, not catered - €545 - 743 per month
– On-Campus, catered - €1008 per month
– Off-Campus, own studio/apartment - €850-1000
per month
– Off-Campus, shared apartment - €400-600 per
month
• Private Accommodation
http://www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers/practicalinformat
ionforstudents/budgetingmoneymatters/
Accommodation
11. How to find private accommodation?
• Administration officer
• Friends
• www.daft.ie
• Newspapers:
• The Evening Herald
• University Notice Boards
• Community resources:
• www.irelandbbs.com
• http://islamireland.ie
• www.threshold.ie
Student Induction September 2012
12. Student Life
• Get involved in Clubs and
Societies
• UCD International Student Society
http://www.ucd.ie/iss
14. Things to see and do
• Dublin Day Trips – Howth, Dun Laoghaire,
Powerscourt
• Sports
• Culture – Museums and Galleries
Shopping: Grafton Street, Henry Street, Dundrum Shopping Centre
- Irish crafts & international designer brands
- Antiques quarter, traditional markets
Dining
- High quality and value for money menus – Early bird
Vibrant Social Life
- Festivals, fun, ‘craic’!
Nightlife
15. Things to See and Do: Sports
• Hurling, Gaelic football:
Croke Park
• Rugby: Aviva Stadium
• Horse Racing – The
Curragh
• Dog-racing: Shelbourne
Park, Harold’s Cross
• Public fitness centres and
sports clubs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
fgEMvRrOCRI
20. Explore the rest of the country!
Areas of Scenic beauty
Ring of Kerry – Dingle Peninsula
West Cork - Kinsale
Wicklow – The Garden of Ireland
Galway – Connemara, Gaeltacht
Northern Ireland – Titanic and stunning coastal tour
