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Looking for a cheap flight to Dublin on ebookers is easy, fast and practical. Whether it is for business or pleasure, whatever criteria are most important to you, you will find what you need. We even have flights leaving the same day for those in a hurry. Dublin is a beautiful, vibrant city to be appreciated for its wealth of culture and history. Flights to Dublin take you to a city of character and charm. As well as all the popular guidebook destinations of Trinity College and Library, O’Connell Street and Dublin Castle, away from the crowds you’ll find smaller, lesser known but no less attractive sights. If you book a flight to Dublin for a romantic break you shouldn’t miss Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church which houses the relics of St. Valentine donated in 1835 by Pope Gregory XVI. Another secular attraction is the remains of the organ in St. Michan’s Church on which Handel’s Messiah was first performed in 1724. Macabre maybe, but certainly interesting is a gentle stroll around Glasnevin Cemetery whose graves are a testament to the struggles for Independence. Away from the churches the welcome is of course legendary and there are enough restaurants, bars and clubs to entertain you for a lifetime. Look for Dublin flights to a city that speaks an international language but with an undeniable Irish accent.

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Dublin (Irish: Baile Átha Cliath, "Town of the Hurdled Ford") is the capital city of Ireland. Its vibrancy, nightlife and tourist attractions are noteworthy, and it is the most popular entry point for international visitors to Ireland. As a city, it is disproportionately large for the size of the country (2006 pop. Greater Dublin Region 1.6 million); well over a quarter of the Republic's population lives in the metropolitan area. The centre is, however, relatively small and can be navigated by foot, with most of the population living in suburbs.

Founded in 988, Dublin was originally settled by Vikings amongst a population of Celtic tribes. By the 14th century the king of England controlled Dublin and the nearby area referred to as “the Pale”. By the 17th century Dublin was the second great city of Britain only behind London and a period when great Georgian style building were constructed which still stand today. One event remembered as a key moment in Irish history is the Easter rising in 1916. A failed attempt to take over the several important buildings among them the General Post Office on O’Connell Street led to the arrest of hundreds and execution of 15 who were then considered martyrs for the cause. Many believe this event helped gain sympathy for the fight for independence from Britain.

Being subject to the moderating effects of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream, Dublin is known for its mild climate. Contrary to some popular perception, the city is not especially rainy. Its annual rainfall average is only 732.7 mm (28.8 in), lower than London. However, its precipitation is spread out more evenly so that on many days there can be a light shower. Winters in Dublin are relatively mild when compared with cities in mainland Europe -daytime temperatures generally hover around the 5°C (41°F) mark however frost is common during the period November through to February when night time temperatures dip below 0°C (32 °F) freezing point. Snow does occur, but it is not very common, and most of Dublin's winter precipitation comes in the form of a chilly rain and hail. The lowest recorded temperature in the city is -12°C (10°F). It should also be noted that during the first week of January 2010, the city canals froze over for the first time in years--this was a common enough sight back in the 1960's, 1970's and 1980's. It could be said that Dublin's climate is very comparable to that of the northwest United States and southwest Canada, as well as to much of coastal Western Europe. Summers in Dublin are also mild. The average maximum temperature is 19°C (66°F) in July, far cooler than even most of the coldest American cities. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Dublin is a mere 29°C (87°F), which in many other parts of the world, even at its own latitude, is just a typical summer day. Don't plan on too many hot summertime activities. Thunderstorms also don't happen very often in Dublin, on average only four days a year. Overall, the city's climate is mild however would be considered drier and cooler than western and southern parts of the island of Ireland. (source : wikitravel)