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Stand Up Paddleboarding or SUPing to the pros is a relatively new adaption of the water+board family. Heading down on the DART south of Dublin, I soon arrived at Dun Loaghaire and from the station I was at Aboveboard within a couple minutes. I was greeted by Richard, the Venezuelan who would be guiding around […]
Read More SUPing the Sea – Paddleboarding Dublin – Blog for Isaacs.ieSo it’s coming up to 8 weeks in Dublin, I think I know it well enough to give a fair review. Dublin is cold and wet on the whole – it’s not a place you go to for a summer holiday. It’s also not got a whole load of adventure/adrenalin sports or activities (there’s a […]
Read More Dublin – City of boozeSometimes the Irish weather can get the best of us – but with these Indoor Adventures you’ll be getting your adrenalin fix in no time! Bouldering is very similar to Rock Climbing, you still climb up walls, but these walls are a maximum of 4.5 meters high, and there’s some lovely big cushions at the […]
Read More Indoor Adventures – Bouldering and Trampolining – Blog for Isaacs.ieIf the history of Irish religion is something you’re interested in, then Dublin surely is the best place for you. Along with the famous sight of Christchurch Cathedral, there’s hundreds of other little spots that can hold your fascination. The first of these is the resting place of St Valentines remains, the Carmelite Whitefriars Street […]
Read More Religious Remains – Irish Religion; St Patricks, St Valentines & Christchurch – Blog for Jacobsinn.comSeconds away from Jacobs Inn is Connolly Station, with the DART line – but where does the DART go? Well simply enough, it heads along the east coast, both north and south of the city. SOUTH Heading out of Dublin south will treat you some incredible coastal views. Once you get through the sprawl of […]
Read More Where Does The DART Go? Blog for Jacobsinn.comSounds like a crazy idea – but until you’ve tried Urban Wakeboarding you’ll have no idea how great it can be. Wakedock is located in the Central Canal, just 5 mins from the DART station and 20mins walk from the hostel. The day we headed down was sunny with little wind, after introductions and instructions […]
Read More Urban Wakeboarding in Dublin – Blog for Isaacs.ieDublin (and the rest of Ireland) love their festivals and September is the best month for them, the Dublin festival season officially starts in less than two weeks It’s hard to walk down the road without finding a few festivals, especially around the Temple Bar area. In fact this weekend I wandered through a rockabilly […]
Read More Dublin Festival Season – Blog for Jacobsinn.comFor those that don’t know Powerscourt Estate and Gardens is a stunning manor house set in the lush Irish country. At the base of the Wicklow mountains, the setting is stunning. The house itself is grand, and has some excellent facilities, including the Avoca clothing and food ranges and a couple delightful cafes, but the […]
Read More Powerscourt – Green Paradise – Blog for Jacobsinn.comDublin Zoo provides entertainment for all, and makes a great break from big old stone buildings and pints of Guinness. Using the mini-card discounts available in the hostel reception, the entry price is very reasonable, and getting there is easier enough. Once inside, the layout excellently guides you through and past the animal enclosures, giving […]
Read More Dublin Zoo – An Alternative day out in Dublin – Blog for Isaacshostel.ieDublin is famous for its history, it’s bars and it’s music, but what about the more sedate side of life? Where is the Dublin Culture? There is a huge range of galleries and museums often overlooked by tourists who are distracted by the bigger atractions. But if you’ve got a little extra time, or you’re […]
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