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Whether for Mother’s Day or Saint Valentine’s Day, Easter, or just because it’s cold – or hot – there is always a good reason to enjoy chocolate. But did you know that cacao beans, the vital ingredient of all chocolate, were once used as currency, and that it was considered to be a gift from […]
True love knows no boundaries, but is love the same the world over? With Saint Valentine’s day on the horizon, and celebrating lasting love all February long at The Merrion Hotel, we look at some particularly Irish traditions when it comes to showing your very sincere affection. More than words First of all, how do […]
Traditions old and new make Dublin a special place to spend Christmas. From carols and candlelight to food and festivities, discover how the city celebrates. Tradition has it that Christmas in Dublin begins on December 8th. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception once marked the day when people would arrive from all over the country […]
The Best Bar Food in the World – Bar Food has come a long way, with the best bar bites rivaling restaurants for taste and innovation. Where should you go next? Once upon a time, pub food was either soup and a sandwich, or possibly something thoroughly fried and frequently served in a basket. Things […]
Dublin by Sea Journeying by sea from the heart of the city to Dalkey Island, Killiney and the Hill of Howth, a Dublin Bay Harbour Cruise opens up histories, myths and more. Waiting to board the Saint Bridget, there is a sense of excitement in the air. Boats are bobbing in the harbour, and the […]
Historic, walkable and full of local stories, Dublin is the ideal destination for Slow Travel. Discover how to embrace the quieter charms of doing less to emerge feeling energised and refreshed. What is the best way to get to know a city? For some, it is by ticking off a long list of must-sees, […]
Spring is a beautiful time to visit Dublin’s Botanic Gardens, where nature meets history in a remarkable setting. While you’re there, check out its very famous neighbours. With wild native Irish plants, tree walks, rose gardens, rock gardens, rivers and ponds, Dublin’s National Botanic Gardens are a hidden haven. Founded in 1875, during the Regency […]
Whether you’re planning to visit Dublin, or are lucky enough to live here, we have some of the best ideas for things to see and do in the first months of the new year. It is an intriguing thing that we spend so much more time discovering all that cities have to offer when we […]
It is tempting to think that our festive traditions have been with us since forever, but they evolve and change with time. Some are even far newer than you might think. The Christmas Tree We are changing our traditions at The Merrion Hotel this year, by switching to a forever Christmas Tree in support of […]