There's a lot to see, good bargains in the shops, and hotels are getting very competitive in a bid to attract customers in these recessionary times.
The latest offer to come to our notice is the special summer breaks on offer at Herbert Park Hotel, Ballbridge, only minutes from the city centre.
The Summer Family Package offer includes accommodation in a double room for two adults with an interconnecting twin room for two children, and full Irish breakfast for four people. Total price is €199 per night.
A Weekend Getaway Break includes accommodation in a deluxe room as well as an extensive breakfast buffet in the Pavillion Restaurant. Prices start from €54.50 per person sharing per night.
The hotel is also running a Summer Promotion offer for a one night break at the hotel which includes overnight accommodation in a deluxe room with breakfast buffet the next morning at €99 for single occupancy, and €109 for double occupancy.
