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Dublin - Leinster Rugby

URC Series - Dublin City

Fast Facts about Dublin to Know for Your Matchday

• Dublin is the third-smallest county in Ireland but is home to 20% of Ireland’s population.

• Home to Phoenix Park, the largest park in Europe at 1750 acres. The President of Ireland’s residence is also located here along with a swath of deer roaming the park.

• The Guinness factory at Saint James’s Gate, holds a 9,000-year lease for the premises.

• The Brazen Head on Usher’s Quay holds the title of Oldest Pub in Dublin. Established in 1198, the pub has stood the test of time.

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Best Area to Stay in Dublin & the Stadium

Ranelagh

• A mere 25-minute walk to the city centre and a hot spot for some of Dublin’s finest food and drink offerings.

• The taxi situation in Dublin can be a bit dier at times. So, if you are really stuck, and you are sick of waiting for your friends to order their mandatory kebab, you can start making headway for home.

• Ranelagh truly is the best area to stay in Dublin for visiting rugby fans.

RDS

• The Royal Dublin Society has been around for 150 years, aiming to showcase Irish excellence via its exhibitions.

• It is a 30-minute walk from Ranelagh and the city centre, but plenty of pubs and restaurants to get your teeth into around the area.

• Check out our below recommendations for when it comes to your post and pre-match entertainment.

Best Breakfast & Coffee in Dublin for Before and After the Match

Bread 41 - Pearse Street

• An incredible bakery specialising long fermented breads made via traditional methods with just flour, salt and water.

• At the helm you will find Eoin Cluskey. Having formally trained as a carpenter he repurposed his skills to bread making and has a variety of awards since.

• Hands down the best bakery in Dublin.

Brother Hubbard - Ranelagh

• Two Irish fellas serving up Middle Eastern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You read that correctly and yes, they are smashing it.

• Everything from cracking coffee and monstrous meat mezze platters, you’ll leave here feeling full and caffeinated for your matchday ahead.

Other recommendations

• One Kinda Folk - Just a 10-minute walk from Ranelagh LUAS stop. If you are looking for some of the best coffee in Dublin, accompanied by something sweet, stop in on your way to the match at one of Dublin’s most popular coffee shops. Clement & Pekoe is likely the best coffee you will find in Dublin city centre.

Best Restaurants in Dublin for Before and After the Match