The DART has always been a fascination for me. My mother has been bringing me on it since I was…read moreabout eight months old, so I hold many dear memories of whizzing by Howth bay on this giant green mechanical caterpillar. Of course, you wil have difficulties remembering your fond memories when you're late for work and standing on a crowded platform while staring at that little red led light turn from four to three to...four again

The service isn't great, the stars are for the views…read more I would strongly advise a DART first thing in the morning heading South past Killiney Bay to catch the sunrise over the sea. Even returning to a red sunset and stopping off anywhere for a stroll along the coast(especially between Dun Laoghaire and Booterstown). Keep an eye out for the odd bit of poetry printed around the inside walls of your carriage, and more recently, the occasional massive billboard with prints from Rasher. The DART supports art, apparently. Don't forget though, no matter how much more comfortable it is, ní do chosa suíochán!

I've ridden the light rail and metro in five dozen cities around the world, including Tokyo,…read moreTaipei, Düsseldorf and Dallas. Dublin's Luas (Gaelic for "Speed") is just as good as any mass transportation network there is. The trams are clean, modern, efficient and speedy. The stops seem to be more targeted for the locals than the tourists but they work fine. Ticket kiosks are easy to understand and if you purchase and put value on a Leap card, you'll save a bunch and not have to be concerned with tickets. Just tap and go plus they work on the buses. I've not been asked to verify my ticket. I am sure that they do check them, but I've not seen it happen. The Green Line (of course it's green - this is Ireland!) opened in 2004 and with the addition of the Red Line a few years later, there are now 67 stations and enough miles of track to host a marathon. With stations across the city, the Red and Green lines get you just about anywhere except the airport. For that, you need a bus. Like lots of cities, Dublin's International Airport is a good ways from downtown. I felt as safe on the Dublin Luas as I did on any other metro anywhere. [Review 1991 of 2024 - 171 in Republic of Ireland - 23013 overall]

I took the Luas tram to get around Dublin. Luas is the Gaelic word for speed. The tram is very…read moresimple and easy to navigate. There are only two lines, a Green Line and a Red Line. The two intersect each other in a simple cross shape, so it's impossible to get lost. Just make sure you are going in the right direction. Green basically runs north to south, and Red runs West to East. The lines also connect to commuter trains that will get you to further places outside the city. For example, I was able to transfer over to the DART train to visit the village of Howth.

Probably because I'm sick and tired of the urine-caked seats and the often-foul odors that…read morecontaminate my city's most famous metro system (BART), I am genuinely envious of other cities' public transit systems, especially those I've experienced in Europe, because they are usually a marked improvement over what we have in San Francisco. Case in point: Dublin has an excellent light rail tram called the Luas, a public transit system that worked really well for me when I was staying in a hotel down south near Sandyford in October. Now BART has been around since 1972, so I would begrudgingly expect the sadly frequent breakdowns that occur at the most inopportune times. However, the Luas has been open only since 2004, and I immediately noticed how clean the cars look and how smoothly they operated (see photos). I took the Green Line from Kilmacud, and my journey would take about fifteen minutes to the terminus at St. Stephen's Green right near Grafton Street. No breakdowns, no inordinate waiting at subsequent stations. Tickets cost € 4.50 round trip from my zone (Green Zone 3). Like most of Europe, payment works on the honor system in which a conductor may periodically show up and validate that you are indeed a paying passenger. There's an abundance of standing poles and folding seats to accommodate the rush hour traffic, a smart design move which I wish they would replicate in San Francisco. Currently the Red and Green Lines don't intersect, but that's part of the long-term plan. For now, Dublin can stand alongside Copenhagen, Lisbon, Barcelona and the other European transit systems that make me want to kick the collective derrieres of the BART Board of Directors.

As a regular visitor from NY, I enjoy using Luas (a tram system), both Red and Green lines. When…read morecombined with a short walk, great alternative to taxis. Regularly use it to get around Dublin. Abundant windows provide great views of the city at street level (pic uploaded). Station signage tells you wait time, usually measured in minutes (pic uploaded). Youths can be loud at times, but I feel safe using it. If I lived there...I'd feel frustrated. Luas is slow. Operates at street level (though traffic lights are synced with Luan). Concept of an express train would not work since tram must stop at every station. The two lines don't connect with each other. And Luas fails to connect with the airport. As a modern city, Dublin needs a rapid transit below ground. Tip: Luas operates on the honor system. Buy your ticket before boarding. Pay attention to the zones you will be traveling. During my 6 Dublin visits, I have been subject to two random inspections for proof of payment. Did not see anyone removed and taken to the gallows :)

Staff are very rude and unhelpful. I make that judgement after a few visits there. I will not go…read moreagain.

Small branch of Subway with a few seats at the window but you can take your food and eat in the…read morelarge food court just outside the door. Lovely staff and they are very quite and prompt with taking and making your orders. They have a different special each day of the week and offer meal deals too. I cannot resist their fresh baked cookies. Their subs are always made with really fresh ingredients too. I like the plain veggie option. It has the least amount of calories!

Great airport, large enough to need busses from the plane to the ramp, that's the only downside as…read moreit was raining. Lots of Cafés at all hours selling all the carb options + beer and coffee. Not that im complaining but letting you know to come prepared. Lots of stations to charge and free wifi to continue to work while you wait. Tons of escalators and belts to move you around. JFK T4 learn from DUB or AMS.

Underwhelming experience to be polite. Check-in was smooth . Irish security was a ?? Not sure why…read morethey are still getting people to take off their shoes and belts when US airports have even stopped doing that now. T2 departures airside - very few options to charge phones. No good options for food - no decent Irish breakfast option- both the Fallow & Ryan locations only do a half *ssed option for someone wanting an Irish breakfast - ridiculous. Airport operator needs to seriously get their act together for quality dinning options.

The airport was clean and well maintained. The duty free shops were plenty and well stocked…read more The meal options for restaurants and carry out were also plenty. Everyone we interacted with at the airport was helpful and friendly.

I've flown in and out of this airport a few times. A bonus is that when you're flying into the…read moreUnited States, you go through the U.S. pre-clearance facility. This allows you to go through typical customs you would once in America. However, it's done before boarding in Dublin meaning once you land in the States, it's no different than landing domestically. The airport itself is clean and easy to navigate. Employees are helpful and friendly. They've got shops (including my beloved Boots) and restaurants like any other airport.

Calling them "The Spirit Airline of Ireland" is actually an insult to Spirit!…read more They're good for a budget airline. They'll get you to/from different cities in Europe, but they'll do it with a bitter look on their faces. I'm upset because I paid for an extra for one piece of luggage, and they refused to honor it. We also had small bags that counted as carry on with every other flight we took, but not with Ryanair! Thus begun our philosophy of just pack a backpack when going to Europe. That hasn't failed us! They'll get you where you need to go. You'll be shocked the plane made it though with a hard landing (yes, 4/4 times we used them)! Great for budget, but expect no free snacks and to pay out the...yeah... for anything other than your ticket!

The taxi was able to pull directly up to terminal 1 Ryanair and simple entry into the baggage…read moreweighing area which was not busy but confusing. The bags can only be weighed three hours before departure and then you manually scan your bags into the conveyor belt without a human present to assist. Luckily, I was able to bypass and go through one of the two human reps in the 40 minute or less lane, who allowed me to place my bags onto the conveyor and she tagged them - probably since I'm old. There are a few Ryanair staff members walking around to answer common questions. The luggage area is clean from debris and garbage bins nearby in addition to bathrooms. Basically, dont arrive early.

Superb and affordable way to go from Dublin airport to the city or suburbs…read more We took the 703 air coach to Dun Laoghaire, where we had booked a B&B. We got to the airport bus terminal 7 mins before it was scheduled to leave, but the ticketing and boarding was so seamless we were seated with 2 minutes to spare! Round trip cost was 17€ per adult and 9€ per kid, whereas a taxi would have cost us over 100€ each way. The seats were comfortable and while the bathroom was not operational, we were fortunately not in dire need of relieving ourselves! The driver was gracious and let us know where to disembark. The hour- long journey to Dun Laoghaire flew by, and the return trip a few days later was equally rewarding and comfortable. Air coach is the way to go!

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding a serious incident that occurred today with one…read moreof your drivers. My group had three valid paid tickets for a specific scheduled service, as stated on the ticket terms (valid only for the booked time). We boarded the bus, sat down, and were fully settled when the driver abruptly instructed all three of us to get off the vehicle. At no point did he ask whether we were able to take the next bus. He simply told us to leave. He explained that a pregnant woman--who did not have a ticket--should have priority. While we fully respect and understand support for pregnant passengers, removing paying passengers with valid reservations to make space for someone without a ticket is unacceptable and directly contradicts Aircoach policy. After we were removed, the driver then stated that we could "try the next bus", despite our tickets clearly indicating that they are valid only for the booked time, and even noted that the next service might be full as well. This left us effectively stranded. As a result, we had no option but to take a taxi to the airport. We paid in cash, so we do not have a receipt, but this was an expense we should never have had to incur. This incident caused financial loss, unnecessary stress, and represented a serious failure in customer service and adherence to Aircoach procedure. Passengers with valid tickets should never be removed to accommodate someone without a ticket. I am requesting: 1. A full refund for all three Aircoach tickets 2. Confirmation that this incident will be formally investigated, as the driver's behaviour was improper, unprofessional, and against Aircoach policy 3. Guidance on how to proceed in cases where passengers are removed despite holding valid reservations I look forward to your prompt response and resolution. Kind regards,

We were on a guided tour of Scotland and Ireland that we arranged thru CIE Tours. As part of our…read moretour package, CIE arranged for transportation from our final hotel back to the Dublin Airport. We need to be at the airport by 6:30 AM so we were planning to leave the hotel at 6:00 AM. We went to bed hoping that our taxi would be there in the morning. Obviously, this wasn't their first rodeo - either CIE or VIP Taxis. There were a number of people waiting for taxis when we got to the lobby in the morning. The taxis rolled in like clockwork. Each driver had the name of who they were picking up. They were ON-TIME, CLEAN and the driver was EXTREMELY COURTEOUS. We arrived at the airport with time to spare.

I booked a Taxi the night before. I needed to make a train to a medical appointment . So kind of…read moreimportant! I was warned i needed 45 minutes to get across town. Fine. No show for the taxi, no message , nothing. When i called the taxi was not even on its way, and would be at least another 20 minutes. No apology. RUDE , RUDE,RUDE! They said i should have been warned that it might not come....Seriously! I would have booked somewhere else if i had known, Avoid this company like the plauge . I am guessing V.I.P. stands for Very Ignorant . P*****. Perhaps too harsh... nope! AVOID!!!