Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland, with a population of 1.6 million. It is a young, vibrant city with a blend of history and modernity. Dublin has a friendly population and is surrounded by mountains, countryside, and seaside that can be reached within 20 minutes of the city center. The document provides information on Dublin's history, cost of living, jobs, accommodation, and things to see and do, including its cultural sites, festivals, sports, shopping, and day trips outside the city.

1. LIFE IN DUBLIN
Rough Guide readers rate Dublin as second friendliest city!!

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

13. Things to See and Do

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=
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16. DUBLIN - UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE

17. DUNDRUM SHOPPING CENTRE
On the Luas line
Cinema
Restaurants
Shops and more shops!

18. FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
ST. PATRICKS DAY
DUBLIN FESTIVAL SEASON
CULTURE NIGHT
RACING FESTIVALS
FOOD FESTIVALS
BLOOM FESTIVAL

19. visitdublin.com
For all you need to
know about Dublin!

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

21. http://www.facebook.com/iscucd
UCD Blog

23. Go raibh mile maith agaibh!