The roars of the Celtic Tiger are now a distant memory and judging by the events of the last week, it will be quite a while before our country gets back on its feet. It’s been an unsettling week for everyone and a week which has seen Ireland hit with more doom and gloom than you could shake a stick at. So, to take your minds off all the talk of financial ruin, we’ve compiled a list of things to do over the next month that will be sure to cheer you up!
Taste of Christmas
This 3-day Christmas festival is taking place in the Convention Centre Dublin from 26-28 November and promises five floors of festivities, combining festive style, gourmet indulgence, dazzling design and exclusive gift shopping. Granted, with tickets starting at €19 per person, it’s not the cheapest, but we think it will be a great way to get into the Christmas spirit!
Docklands Christmas Market
The fifth annual Docklands Christmas Market will be kicking off on December 3rd this year, running all the way up until December 22nd. Visit this market and soak up that magical festive feeling, where you can visit brightly decorated wooden huts and chalets selling an array of unique Christmas gifts. Enjoy the fresh aroma of roasted nuts & raisins and the delicious scent of lit beeswax candles as you sip a warming glass of mulled wine. Best of all, this Christmas Market is free to attend, so don’t miss it!
12 Pubs of Christmas
Now's the time to gather up a group of your best mates and start planning your route for this year’s 12 Pubs of Christmas! The 12 Pubs Crawl is always something to look forward to over the festive season and although the pubs you choose to visit are entirely up to you, you can get some inspiration for your route here. If you want to remain standing by the end of the crawl, we suggest sticking to halves! And remember, ridiculous Christmas jumpers (think Mark Darcey in Bridget Jones Diary) are a must!
Don’t forget if you’re looking for low cost Dublin coach hire and mini bus hire to take you from pub to party and home again over the festive season, look no further than Budget Bus. We know that now, more than ever, times are tight for many, so we offer discounted bus hire and minibus hire in Dublin without compromising on quality. Fill out a contact form, email hello@budgetbus.ie or phone 01-8227265 today for your low cost coach hire quotation!