TheMoveChannel.com, the leading international property portal, highlights a new Irish property development in Dublin:
Camellia Court (from £35,480, 2 to 5 bed apartments, 10 year building guarantee)
Properties in Ireland may not be a opportunity UK investors have considered recently, so TheMoveCHannel.com gives and overview of Dublin and its sites.
Dublin Castle
Built on high ground at the beginning of the 13th century by King John, Dublin Castle was used for administration and the defence of the city.
Surrounded by high walls and a moat, the castle suffered a fire in 1684 and was largely reconstructed, leaving very little of the original medieval structure.
Despite its purpose, the castle only endured minor battles in the Kildare Rebellion and the Easter Rising in 1916. Formerly the fortified seat of British rule in Ireland until 1922, it was ceremonially handed over to the newly formed Irish Free State led by rebel military commander Michael Collins.
Nightlife
Dublin has one of the best reputations in Europe for its vibrant nightlife and with an estimated 50% of its inhabitants under 25 it is one of the most youthful cities around.
With warm, welcoming locals and a fine selection of bars, clubs and pubs across the city centre, it’s no wonder that TripAdvisor voted Dublin the friendliest city in Europe in 2007.
The most internationally known vicinity for nightlife is the Temple Bar area just south of the River Liffey. With its narrow cobbled streets, Temple Bar is known as Dublin’s cultural quarter and is extremely popular with tourists as it is a hive of social activity, attracting hordes of stag and hen parties from the UK. It also is a place for intimate small music venues and street performers.
There is also a strong gay scene in Dublin, which has been known as a very open and expressive city for decades and some of the bars reflect this with creative names such as Front Lounge, Pantibar and the Furry Glen.
Live music is popularly played on streets and at venues throughout Dublin and the city has produced several famous rock bands on the international stage, including U2, The Boomtown Rats, Thin Lizzy, and Boyzone.
Guinness Storehouse
Located in the heart of the St. James’s Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse has attracted more than four million visitors from all around the world since it first opened its doors in 2000.
Originally built in 1904 to house the Guinness fermentation process, the Storehouse building continued that role until 1988 when the fermentation was moved to another area of the St. James’s Gate Brewery.
The Storehouse is laid out over seven floors surrounding a large glass atrium taking the shape of a pint of Guinness. On the ground floor the massive exhibit introduces you to the four ingredients; water, barley, hops and yeast, all of which combine to make a pint of pure Guinness.
The seventh floor is dedicated to the Gravity Bar, which offers a place to unwind while sipping on a complementary pint of Guinness and enjoying the 360 degree views of the city.
The founder of the famous stout was Arthur Guinness, who was born in 1725 and learnt the art of brewing from his father Richard, whose job as a land steward included brewing beer.
In 1759, at the age of 34, Arthur Guinness signed a 9000-year lease for the St. James’s Gate Brewery and in 10 years took it from a small, disused factory into one of the most iconic brands on the planet.
Dan Johnson, Managing Director, comments:
“Dublin is full of charm, spirit and friendly locals. It has a reputation for creativity and culture; producing great writers, fine stout and amazing castles, making this city a destination worth raising your glass to.â€
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