Studienorte - BA (Hons) in Journalism and Visual Media

Niall Meehan

Dublin

Irland

Dublin: Cultural Capital of Europe

Dublin is, and has been, the largest and most important city in Ireland for over one thousand years. The city and its outer regions accommodates approximately one half of the entire population of Ireland so, it is not an exaggeration to say, it is the centre of politics, culture, history, music, literature and the economy in Ireland.

Much of Ireland’s historical legacy is still visible in the city in the form of ancient buildings, cathedrals and distinctive architectural style, especially from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The city retains its traditional manner and pace in its neighbourhoods, pubs, sporting venues, etc. However, contemporary Dublin is an exciting and successful mix of the old and the new. The city has the youngest population of any European city and, thereby, has a very lively social art and cultural scene. Dublin is also the most popular European destination for visitors and migrant workers.

Dublin offers all of the delights and distractions of a bustling city but all within a very manageable scale. The centre of Dublin’s night-life is Temple Bar which is a bohemian mix of Art-House cinemas, galleries, pubs, café’s and trendy restaurants. While Europe’s liveliest destination, it is easy to quickly become familiar with its main attractions.

Dublin has very many shopping areas and is a popular shopping destination for inter-national weekenders and people “up from the country” for the day.

Griffith College is right in the middle of all this excitement.