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In today’s email: 

• Temple Bar: - Visit or Skip?

• Temple Bar Area, Dublin

• What is the meaning of the Celtic Dara Knot

• At the bar - The Wild Rover

• Around The Web:  Bruce Springsteen in Belfast: Everything you need to know, Michael Flatley enjoys pint of Guinness in Westlife star Nicky Byrne's home, Ireland's Greatest Natural Wonder Was Built By Giants! and more

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• From Social Media -  Sunset over the basalt rock formations of Giant's Causeway on the north coast of Northern Ireland

• Irish Food You Will Love - The Secret Irish Ingredient That Makes A Game-Changing Beef Stew

• The Craic - Best Life Hack

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Is Temple Bar A Tourist Trap?

Local Dubliners will be adamant that the Temple Bar neigbourhoud is a tourist trap with overpriced pints, too many tourists and rowdy bachelors parties.

But visitors flock to this area, Temple Bar is a high-profile tourism destination attracting approximately 3.5 million visits a year.

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Temple Bar Area, Dublin

Temple Bar (Irish: Barra an Teampaill) is an area on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin, Ireland. The area is bounded by the Liffey to the north, Dame Street to the south, Westmoreland Street to the east and Fishamble Street to the west. It is promoted as Dublin's 'cultural quarter' and, as a centre of Dublin's city centre's nightlife, is a tourist destination. In medieval (Anglo-Norman) times, the name of the district was St. Andrews Parish.

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What is the meaning of the Celtic Dara Knot

Imagine a knot that tells the tale of ancient oaks, standing tall and mighty through the ages, their roots intertwined with the wisdom of the past.

That's the Dara Celtic knot…

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At The Bar

The Wild Rover

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Around The Web

Amazon.ie is finally launching in Ireland in 2025

Amazon is getting an Irish store with the launch of Amazon.ie next year, the e-commerce giant announced in Ireland today.

Ireland weather: ‘Fine few days’ of glorious temperatures expected before rain returns

The mercury is set to hit up to 22C this week before things take a turn with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected.

Bruce Springsteen in Belfast: Everything you need to know

Where The Boss is playing, how you get to the Boucher Road and all other questions are answered here.

Success for Mallow Castle at Ireland's National Forestry Awards

Cork County Council has been recognised at the RDS Forestry Awards for managing woodlands in a sustainable way that is beneficial to the local environment.

Fall in love with the wild and wonderful County Donegal

I fell in love with Co Donegal's sheer lonely and stark beauty. Its tracts of forsaken beauty and pockets of friendly, charming villages 

Michael Flatley enjoys pint of Guinness in Westlife star Nicky Byrne's home

Michael Flatley enjoyed a pint of Guinness in the Dublin home of Westlife singer Nicky Byrne.The Riverdance star was videoed pouring a pint of the black.

'Fashionable' Guinness no longer just for 'blokes my age', says Wetherspoon boss

Irish stout now popular with younger drinkers, says Tim Martin, as it helps boost pub chain's sales.

Ireland's Greatest Natural Wonder Was Built By Giants!

The Giant's Causeway is a breathtaking natural wonder located along the rugged coastline of County Antrim in Northern Ireland.

Renowned for its unique geological formations, it is composed of over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, formed by ancient volcanic activity millions of years ago.

Legend has it that the causeway was built by the Irish giant, Fionn mac Cumhaill, as a pathway to Scotland to confront his Scottish rival. Today, this UNESCO World Heritage Site attracts visitors from around the globe, offering stunning vistas, intriguing folklore, and a glimpse into the Earth's tumultuous geological history.

Photo by Sean Kuriyan on Unsplash

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Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Ireland Likely To Sell Out

2024 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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From Social Media

Sunset over the basalt rock formations of Giant's Causeway on the north coast of Northern Ireland.

And YouTube

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Irish Food You Will Love 

The Secret Irish Ingredient That Makes A Game-Changing Beef Stew

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The Craic

Best Life Hack

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