Ireland - Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide 2018/2019

FREE DUBLIN EXPERIENCES The Dubline Dublin Discovery Trails Unlock the treasures and stories of Ireland’s capital city with the Dublin Discovery Trails, a new series of self-guided walking trails. Let magical tales of the city’s colourful past weave their spell as your clients wander off the beaten track and uncover some of Dublin’s hidden secrets that are waiting to be revealed to the curious. The App This free Dublin Discovery Trails app is available for visitors to download for iOS and Android devices, and gives the visitor the chance to uncover the compelling stories of Dublin’s culture, heritage and history through a series of engaging audio guides enriched with commentary, personal accounts, images and GPS- enabled maps with the route and stops clearly marked on them. Key Features of the App • Free to download on both iOS and Android – www.DublinDiscoveryTrails.com • No roaming charges • GPS-enabled maps with route and stops clearly marked • In-built itinerary builder which allows you to customise the trail to match your needs and time i.e. you decide whether you wish to embark on the full trail or just visit a number of stops. Explore the Trails There are currently 7 trails: • Rebellion – Six Days that Shook Dublin Retrace the dramatic events of the Easter Rising 1916 and hear how these six days changed the course of Irish history. • Story of Dublin – Through Streets Broad and Narrow This trail takes you back centuries to explore the birth of the city as a Viking market town, to its renaissance as a hub for saints, scholars, poets and playwrights. It will take you on a thrilling journey through Dublin’s 1000-year history. • Echoes of War – A Stroll through Historic Kilmainham Discover a Europe in the grip of WorldWar One, as thousands of Irish men and women enlisted in the British Army. Explore Collins Barracks, Kilmainham Gaol and Heuston Station and hear the moving stories of war and rebellion that are now part of Ireland’s psyche. • Empire – A Tale of Two Cities Go back in time with this trail to the busy streets of Dublin; you’ll find a city at the heart of the British Empire in Ireland. • The ‘Real Dublin’ – Characters, Craft, Industry and Design The trail takes you into the creative heart of the city, discovering how commerce and design are inextricably linked throughout Dublin’s history. • Dublin Northside 1 Discover the finest Georgian architecture that Dublin has to offer, see iconic and historical sights and hear about hidden stories on a journey that will reveal the people, places and events that have helped shape the city. • Dublin Northside 2 Start a fascinating journey through the Northside of Dublin City, where you will be amazed by stories of inspiring characters and discover the hallowed places they frequented. Each trail takes approximately 2 hrs on foot. Interpretive Panels There are a number of permanent interpretive panels located in the city which are large attractive storyboards which complement the app and help visitors to discover the stories that shaped Dublin. These panels will have integrated iBeacon technology to engage and interact with passing visitors who have downloaded the app. For more information on the trails go to www.DublinDiscoveryTrails.com Guinness Storehouse St James’s Gate Dublin Castle ChristChurch Cathedral StAudoen’s Church Kilmainham Gaol Royal Hospital Kilmainham Trinity College General PostOffice CityHall Dublinia Science Gallery Chester Beatty Library Parnell Square 14mins (1.2km) 15mins (1.2 km) 13mins (1 km) 3mins (250m) 3mins (250m) 1min 6mins (500m) 9mins (700m) 8mins (600m) 38