A long weekend in Dublin is very popular with regular and cheap flights from the UK and some other parts of Europe.  A quick hop across the Irish Sea and you are in a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, the capital of Eire.  You can visit one of the numerous bars to buy a pint of the local brew, or if you are really interested in where it comes from you can visit St James’ Gate where the Guinness factory has produced the famous black stuff for the last 250 years.

A walk along the banks of the River Liffey or a wander up O’Connell Street will give you an impression of the rhythm of this city, bright and buzzy.  An itinerary item not to be missed is to view the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of the Gospels, written in the 9th century.  You can view this beautiful book at Trinity College Library.

For a cheap weekend break check out the national carrier Aer Lingus for a fantastic return flight from London Heathrow for only £60, and that is including taxes.  Aer Lingus has up to 12 flights daily on this route, so there is bound to be one that fits into your timetable.

Bmi are also offering return flights to Dublin from London Heathrow, again including taxes, for only £66.

Aer Lingus are also offering return flights from Manchester from as little as £58.

With ticket prices this low why not enjoy a few days on the Emerald Isle?