Travelling to Ireland - tips and advice?

I am a 22 year old Canadian female who is thinking of taking a little trip to Ireland for my ';march break'; in a few months, but I have a few questions:


- because of finances, I could only afford to go for about 4-5 days. I was thinking of staying in Dublin. Would there be a lot for me to see and do while there? (and I would be on my own.)


- are the people generally friendly and accepting of ';tourists/outsiders?'; (Meaning - if I strike up a conversation with someone, they'll be friendly in return?.....I'm only asking because the city I live in right now is fairly rude, and the people are stuck up. Definitely NOT a fan of my hometown lol)


- I wouldn't be driving - so is most of Dublin accessible by transit? Even better if there's a specific location with a lot of ';walk-to'; areas.


- What is the dress like there? Here in Canada we are very casual and relaxed for the most part - aka. Jeans and tee-shirts. But I've heard that across the way it is a tad dressier? Am I correct here?





Any other tips, advice, etc. would be really appreciated! Thanks :)Travelling to Ireland - tips and advice?
theres loads to do in dublin, - dublin zoo, Malahide Castle, Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum, Christ Church, Trinity College, Botanic Gardens, Gunniess factory.





http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions鈥?/a>





the people- most of us are really out goin and up for a laugh and are happy to talk as long as the person were talkin to are not annoying and all crazy happy because there talkin to an irish person.





JUST BE CAREFUL YOU DONT KNOW WHO YOU COULD BE TALKING TO!!





Transport- walking will be your main transport, then dublin bus http://www.dublinbus.ie/home/ they also do tours around the city!


and then there is the luas //www.luas.ie/





dress- casual durin the day you can get dressed up at night but not essential. Some places wont let you in with runners on but there like night clubs which u prob wont be goin to on your own!


Bring a coat and an umbrella.





i recommendd eamon dorans inTemplel bar for a night out people are really friendly and on manyoccasionss iv met people fromdifferentt countries on there own there. http://www.dublinks.com/index.cfm/loc/12鈥?/a>





Have fun and injoy!!Travelling to Ireland - tips and advice?
Most of Dublin you can see by walking and public transport, so you definitely won't need a hired car.





Dubliners are pretty friendly, and Canadians are reasonably popular. But be careful - don't accept drinks from strangers. Can be dangerous.





Because you'll be a tourist, you can dress as you normally do, but do tart yourself if you're going out to dinner in a nice place. Bring layers and rainproof clothing.





Five days is plenty of time to see Dublin, and next time you can head outside of it for the real Ireland.
Ireland is a great country and Dublin is a great city. There is lots to do and the public transport is great. You can usually get anywhere you need using the bus or walking and if you wanted to take a trip to a different city, its very simple with the trains and buses. Many forms of transport as well as hostels offer student discounts as well. The people are friendly and I think that casual dress is fine unless you plan on visiting a nice restaurant or the theater. There is tons to do, lots of shopping, museums, cultural events, dining ect. and the surrounding areas are easily accessible.