Editor’s Welcome

Welcome to the fair city of Dublin, the heart of culture, business and tourism on the Emerald Isle. We are delighted to bring you the second edition of Go Wild Dublin, celebrating all that captivates and entertains in our capital city.

Dublin is one of Europe’s oldest and greatest cities, one that retains both historical and cultural charms. But it is also a wonderfully cosmopolitan city that offers buzzy bars, elegant restaurants and stylish shops and hotels. One of the top city-break destinations in Europe, the options are endless: Themed pub crawls, wild hiking up mountains, castles, boat trips and traditional Irish music sessions in Dublin’s famous pubs.

2018 was another record year for Irish tourism. Around

11.2 million people visited the island of Ireland in 2018, a +6% increase over 2017, with growth recorded from all markets. Tourism is fundamental to the economy of Dublin, with the city earning close to €2 billion from around six million overseas tourists each year. Almost two-thirds of overseas tourists to Ireland visit Dublin as part of their trip. Yes, Brexit poses challenges and uncertainties for 2019, but our celebrated status as a world class destination remains intact and another bumper year is coming up.

Our ideas at Go Wild HQ are always huge but the concept remains simple – we aim to produce a guide to all that is wonderful in Dublin, nudging you gently to the not-to-bemissed sights, the best eateries, the secret gems.

Bring us home with you and show your friends just how good it really is. We want to share our amazing capital city with the world; for you will always be sure of a warm welcome and a great time. I hope a flick through Go Wild will inspire you, so that Ireland might delight you.