Blooming Marvellous

Blooming Marvellous!

Dublin's Phoenix Park is 1752 acres of beautiful unspoiled woodland locatedonly 2 kms from O'Connell Street in the city centre. In fact the PhoenixPark is the largest city enclosed park in Europe and is home to the zoological gardens which opened here in 1830.It's well worth a visit with fantastic walking, running, cycling and rollerblading paths. You'll probably see a herd of fallow deer wandering around in the wooded areas. The residence of Ireland's President Mary McAleese (Arasan Uachtarain) is located in the park as is the US Ambassador's residenceand a state of the art visitors centre with activites throughout the year.

This weekend sees the now annual Bloom festival taking place in the park running from 28th May to 1st June. With over 50,000 visitors last year the festival will feature the best of Irish plants and flowers and gardens designed especially for the occasion.

Access to the park from Jacobs Inn or Isaacs hostel couldn't be easier. Just hop on the Red Luas Line around the corner at Connelly Station. This weekend because the Bloom festival is on you can pick up free shuttle buses at Heuston Station which will take you to the centre of the action. Bring along a picnic and make the most of the wide open spaces.

Summer in Dublin

Welcome to Summer in Dublin. Not noticably different from Spring or Autumn and sightly warmer than Winter, but let's face it you're not coming for the weather!

Dublin is one of Europe's most vibrant capital cities and when you come to stay then Jacobs Inn and Isaacs Hostel are the perfect locations for a terrific Dublin experience. Right in the heart of the city you'll be close to everything you need for a good time. With free Wifi and continental breakfast, not to mention the sauna and in house entertainment you won't have to go outside the door to find the hospitality and good times that the Irish are famed for. Unless you want to..........

If you're in town why not catch some of the 3rd annual Dublin City Soul Festival, running from 21st to 24th May. With events celebrating peace and unity taking place throughout the city streets Ceol, (music) caint (chat) agus craic (and good times) will be the order of the day. The festivities culminate in the Soul Picnic which takes place in the picturesque surroundings of Merrion Square on Sunday 24th so get out and enjoy some serious Irish entertainment.

Free U2 tickets

We here at Jacobs Inn are giving away 2 tickets and accommodation to see U2 in Dublin!

Have you ever wanted to see U2 play live in their hometown? Well this is your chance. On the July 25th, U2 will playing to packed 80,000 fans in the historic Croke Park Stadium in Dublin as part of their innovative new 360 degrees tour.

We are giving away 2 tickets to see the guys, as well as 3 nights free accommodation in one of our private rooms, for you and a friend.

To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is just answer one simple question. ave a look at our competition page here: http://bit.ly/1aeL6P

Good Luck!