Dublin 2nd - Footprint - Pocket Guides Author:Sean Sheehan, Pat Levy Dublin has leapfrogged into a high-tech, post-modern economy. The city buzzes with a youthful modernity, best soaked up in a comedy or dance club or enjoying live music in a pub. From its breweries to its historical castles, Dublin exposes its rich history to interested and curious visitors. Footprint Dublin's thorough and up-to-the minute resea... more »rch cuts out the blarney and delivers a thoroughly contemporary perspective. Organized by district so travelers can make the most of their time, this guide outlines excursions to Phoenix Park in the North and Joyce's Dublin in the South, as well as day trips outside the city to the Wicklow Mountains, Newgrange, Knowth, and more. Dublin is a walker-friendly town, so routes, maps, and transport options are fully covered. Comprehensive accommodation listings, entertainment options, and details of the city's packed festival and event calendar round out the guide. Like the other guides in this new series from Footprint, this pocket-sized handbook offers intelligent, concise, contemporary, and comprehensive travel facts in a fresh, stylish, and accessible format.« less