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Things to do in Dublin in January

07/01/2019 Dublin

As 2019 begins, a visit to Dublin is the perfect start to the year. There is always lots to do in Dublin at any time of the year and January is no exception. If you’re looking for ideas and suggesti...

Things to do in December in Dublin

26/11/2018 Dublin

Who doesn’t love Dublin in December? Christmas is in the air and Grafton Street and the other main thoroughfares are lit up with bright lights and decorations. There’s a magical mood in town too, ...

Christmas shopping within 100 steps

20/11/2018 Dublin

If you’re coming to Dublin for your Christmas shopping, then you’re in for a treat.For a start you’ll find some amazing Christmas offers right here on our website so a night of five-star f...

Four fabulous Christmas presents

08/11/2018 Dublin

Looking for some fabulous Christmas gift ideas this year? Here are four of the best in Dublin, for him and for her: A night of luxury Give him or her a five-star night of complete peace in utter luxur...

Things to do in Dublin in November

02/11/2018 Dublin

November is a great month in which to visit Dublin. It’s cold but usually bright and sunny and there is no shortage of things to do and see in and around the city. Here’s our pick: Guinness Serie...

9 things to do in Dublin in October

01/10/2018 Dublin

Summer has well and truly gone by now but Autumn is a great time to come and explore Dublin and there are loads of things happening. Don’t believe us? Then take a look at our top 9 things for you to...

What's on in Dublin in September

03/09/2018 Dublin

Summer might be on the wane but September is still one of the nicest months to visit Dublin city. The weather is warm, the leaves are still on the trees and there’s a smile on everyone’s face. Nee...

Things to do in Dublin in August

09/08/2018 Dublin

August is usually a great month in Dublin – lots of sunshine, visitors and fantastic events. Here are just some of them. Liverpool FC v SSC Napoli Two of the biggest names in European football are...

The best pubs for live traditional Irish music in Dublin

26/07/2018 Pubs & Nightlife

A real Dublin pub is not something that can be copied, so no matter where in the world you’ve seen an Irish pub, get ready for the real thing. There are hundreds of great traditional Irish pubs th...

What’s on in Dublin in July

02/07/2018 Dublin

if you’re coming to Dublin in July, oh boy, do we have a great time in store for you: Bray Air Display Just down the coast from Dublin lies the seaside town of Bray. Every year the skies come alive ...

Nine things to do on Father’s Day

13/06/2018 Dublin

Go on. Do something wonderful for him on Father’s Day June 17th: Get out of here Ok so there are LOADS of day trips out of Dublin that you can take him on. Go explore the Wicklow Mountains, visit th...

Things to do in Dublin in Summer 2018

01/06/2018 Dublin

Ahhh, summer in Dublin. There’s nowhere quite like it - in fact it’s so good they wrote a song about it. If you’re planning to visit our home city, then here’s what we think you might like to ...

Things to do in Dublin in June

25/05/2018 Dublin

June is probably the most active month of the year and the best time to visit Dublin – here are just some of the things to do in Dublin this month:Bloom Bloom in the Phoenix Park is Ireland’s l...

Irish coffee in Dublin – Here Are 7 of the Best

20/03/2018 Food

Enjoying a genuine Irish coffee in Dublin city - It’s one of those bucket list, must-do things. ...

9 Ways to Celebrate Your Mum this Mother's Day

01/03/2018 What's On

This Mother’s Day, why not do something really special for your ma? It goes without saying ...

7 Great Dublin Events Happening This March

19/02/2018 What's On

As the weather improves so does the general mood of Dublin. Smiles are replacing woolly scarves ...

St Patrick’s Day 2018: The Best Festival Events Taking Place This Year

08/02/2018 What's On

Ireland’s national day is celebrated all over the world every year by the Irish, their friends ...

8 Valentine's Day Date Ideas in Dublin

30/01/2018 Dublin

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching you might be stuck for ideas for a romantic afternoon ...

What’s on in February: 8 Different Things to do in Dublin

14/01/2018 What's On

Ok, we admit February can be a bit cold and wet in Dublin (as it can be in most of Europe ...

One Fitz Year...Here's What Happened in 2017

09/01/2018 What's On

What a year that was: the Fitzwilliam Team had a busy, but fantastic, year with different things going on nearly every day in Dublin. Here are just some of the events, surprises, celebrations and thin...

5 Fun Things To Do in Dublin This January

09/12/2017 What's On

As Christmas fades for yet another year, Dublin stands up and shakes itself like a wet dog ...

12 Reasons Why You Should Visit Dublin At Least Once

13/10/2017 Dublin

You’ll never run out of things to do and see in Dublin City – there’s just so much happening all ...

9 Fun Things To Do This September (And How To Support Some Great Causes)

08/09/2017 What's On

Planning a visit to Dublin in September? If you’re looking for ideas for things to do in the city, then ...

What’s on in Dublin: 13 Incredible Events Taking Place This August

01/08/2017 What's On

August is a great month to visit Dublin. The days are long, the evenings are warm and there’s no end ...

Explore The 'New' Dublin: New Restaurants, Bars, Attractions & Shops

25/07/2017 Dublin

You’ll often hear Dublin described as ‘vibrant’ and ‘dynamic’. Well, it’s true. Dublin is changing all of the time ...

8 Reasons Why July Will Be a Great Month in Dublin

30/06/2017 What's On

July is the peak time for people to visit to our great city so there are lots and lots of festivals, concerts, ...

Best Day Trips From Dublin: 8 Must-See Places to Visit Around Ireland

28/06/2017 Dublin

While Dublin is a wonderful, vibrant, fascinating city, there’s a lot more to Ireland than just our capital ...

What To Do in Dublin: Fun Festivals & Shows This June

01/06/2017 What's On

June is here and the Summer is well and truly under way. This is the start of the festival season in Ireland ...

Meet our Fit-William Team: Patrick, Gosia, Michael & Johnathan

25/05/2017 Dublin

It seems that nearly every second guest at the Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin is a runner. Or at least a jogger. ...

8 Dublin Walks to Explore Beyond The City

19/05/2017 Dublin

Dublin is a city made for walking. Pick any two points and you’re guaranteed an interesting walk between them. ...

13 Dublin Events & Things to Do in the City This May

08/05/2017 What's On

May is often the best month in which to come to stay in Dublin. The weather is kinder, the city is awakening ...

9 Stunning Pictures of Dublin in the Spring Taken By Local Photographers

24/04/2017 Dublin

It’s spring and mother nature has started to stir in the city again. The weather, of course, is improving but so too ...

8 Mother's Day Gifts That Will Defintely Impress Her This Year

21/03/2017 What's On

It’s almost Mother’s Day and if you haven’t had the time or the inspiration to think ...

St. Patrick's Day 2017: What's On in Dublin

10/03/2017 What's On

It’s the biggest day of the year in Dublin and throughout Ireland. This year’s St. Patrick’s Day ...

48 Hours in Dublin: What To Do in Dublin This Weekend

07/02/2017 Dublin

Looking for suggestions for what to do in Dublin, must-see tourist attractions and ...

6 Romantic Things To Do For Valentine's Day in Dublin

31/01/2017 What's On

It’s almost Valentine’s Day and if you haven’t thought of something special to do ...

6 Things to Do This January in Dublin to Survive the Blues

20/12/2016 What's On

After the madness that is Dublin at Christmas, January might seem a little calmer. ...

6 Fun Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Dublin

20/12/2016 Dublin Pubs & Nightlife

Dublin is always great fun and New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest nights of the year ...

7 Christmas Presents for Mothers That She Will Love

19/12/2016 Dublin

Nobody deserves more pampering than your mum. But what thoughtful, special, unusual gift ...

11 Magical Dublin Events You Can't Miss This December

22/11/2016 What's On

Dublin is particularly magical in December. Christmas is in the air and the dark streets are lit up ...

5 Ways To Celebrate Thanksgiving in Dublin

09/11/2016 Dublin

Whether you’re a true blue American or you’d just like to celebrate with our Western neighbours ...

9 Intriguing Dublin Events Taking Place This November

25/10/2016 What's On

November marks the end of Autumn and the donning of those big woolly jumpers, hats ...

12 Best Bars in Dublin You Need to Visit (If You Haven't Yet)

21/10/2016 Pubs & Nightlife

Everyone in the city has an opinion as to which are the best bars in Dublin. Leaving aside ...

10 Curious Things You Can Only Do in Dublin this October

29/09/2016 What's On

October is mid-autumn and the days are noticeably shorter, the air is a little cooler and the city ...

10 of The Most Unusual Places to Visit in Dublin

09/09/2016 Dublin

You’ve seen the usual lists of things to see, places to go and what to do in Dublin. But what about ...

9 Very Different Things You Can Do in Dublin This September

23/08/2016 What's On

For many people, September is the best month to visit Dublin. The weather is usually warm and dry. ...

See The Magic of the City with These Top Dublin Tours

16/08/2016 Dublin

Wondering which Dublin tours to take when you’re in the city? From the most popular to the most unusual ...

Shopping in Dublin: 7 of the Most Fashionable Places to Visit

04/08/2016 Dublin

Dublin has some really great shopping in and around the city. From the famous Grafton Street ...

9 Awesome Things to Do in Dublin this August

27/07/2016 What's On

August starts with the bank holiday weekend and just seems to get better and better. If you’re coming to Dublin ...

Team Building Activities for your Next Meeting or Event

26/07/2016 Business

The psychology behind team building activities links social engagement with motivation levels and job satisfaction. ...

6 Brilliant Things To Do In Dublin This June

26/05/2016 What's On

Looking for suggestions for things to do in Dublin in June? The weather should be warm (and hopefully dry) ...

8 Dublin Attractions You Would Be Silly To Miss During Your Stay

25/05/2016 Dublin

Everyone has an opinion about which are the best tourist attractions in Dublin. You could go by visitor ...

6 Secret Places to Find in Dublin City

17/05/2016 Dublin

From little-known bars to surprising facts and totally unique things to see and extraordinary places to visit ...

11 Great Things to Do in Dublin This Summer

28/04/2016 What's On

There are LOADS of things to do in Dublin this summer, from festivals to concerts, sports to shows, exhibitions ...

5 Dublin Festivals You Need to Know About This May

28/04/2016 What's On

May is usually a warm, sunny month in Dublin and there are lots of things to do and see in the city ...

5 Proven Ways to Plan More Productive Meetings

25/04/2016 Business

Every event planner will tell you: If you’re planning a business meeting the first thing you must do is write ...

6 Unique Things to Do in Dublin Before The End of April

28/03/2016 What's On

With the weather getting milder and the days longer, there are more things to do out out-of-doors ...

St Patrick’s Day Facts: 14 Things You Never Knew

09/03/2016 What's On

Here are 14 things you never knew about St Patrick’s Day. If nothing else, this list of St Patrick’s Day facts ...

9 Top Things To Do in Dublin in March

02/03/2016 What's On

Great rugby afternoons, unusual festivals and the biggest event of them all: St. Patrick’s Day. ...

7 Valentine’s Day Ideas You’ll Both Love

12/02/2016 Dublin

St Valentine’s Day is almost here and if you haven’t got your date night sorted yet, you could be ...

7 Fab Things to Do in Dublin this February

05/02/2016 What's On

From Six Nations Rugby and the Alltech Craft Beer Festival to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and St Valentine’s Day ...

10 Fantastically Unusual Christmas Gifts for Her

15/12/2015 Dublin

Shopping for a great gift for your wife or girlfriend or mother or sister or friend or colleague ...

Christmas Shopping? Here Are The Best Gift Ideas For 2015

07/12/2015 Dublin

Some people are easy to shop for at Christmas. Others, not so easy. If you’re planning to go shopping ...

What Makes Dublin Magical in December?

23/11/2015 Dublin

Dublin is fantastic at any time of the year but in December it’s unlike anywhere else in the world ...

Thanksgiving Recipes: Pumpkin Pie Martini Cocktail

11/11/2015 Food

Thanksgiving dinner in Dublin may seem a little unconventional but we do know a thing or two about ...

What's Hot: 10 Things to Do in Dublin This November

29/10/2015 What's On

Looking for things do in Dublin this November? The city is alive and looking beautiful thanks ...

Traditional Irish Barmbrack Recipe for Halloween

27/10/2015 Food

Barmbrack. Ever heard of it? This unusually-named cake is a quintessential Halloween treat ...

Halloween Recipes: Easy Halloween Treats for Kids

12/10/2015 Food

Did you know that Halloween originated from Celtic Ireland? Yes, tales of fiendish fairies and devilish witches ...

11 Unusual Things to Do in Dublin in October

02/10/2015 What's On

From the unique and important to the strange and very unusual, here are 11 things you can do in Dublin ...

8 Things to Do in Dublin in September

23/09/2015 What's On

What’s happening in Dublin this month? The short answer is “lots”. If you’re planning a visit ...

Hello and Welcome to The Fitzwilliam Hotel Blog

22/09/2015 Dublin

Welcome to The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin Scéal page. This is our blog. Our news. Our view of what’s on in Dublin ...

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