New ‘Dubline’ to take visitors through history

OVER half a million euro is being spent on a new Dublin tourism trail that takes in some key Southside landmarks.

Last week, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar announced that

?¬620,000 would be allocated to further develop several tourism attractions in the city.

The five projects that all form part of the new Dublin tourism trail, the

‘Dubline’ will share the funding following an invitation for applications from tourism operators last year.

Fáilte Ireland has recommended grants for St Werburgh’s Church (

?¬200,000), Dublinia (

?¬184,000), Christ Church Cathedral (

?¬188,500), Tailor’s Hall (

?¬29,040) and Smock Alley (

?¬17,814).

“Projects like this will boost the effectiveness of the Dubline project and give the city a competitive edge when it comes to attracting more overseas visitors,

? Minister Varadkar said.

“This is not only good for tourism but also for businesses, retailers and jobs in the city.

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A fully-interactive and innovative way of telling the capital’s story, the Dubline will form a unique cultural and heritage walking trail, running across the city from College Green to Kilmainham.

Tourism is currently worth over

?¬1.5 billion to Dublin and the Dubline aims to grow this by using technology, wi-fi information links, dynamic signage, and dedicated branding. The goal is to give walkers an interactive, informative and enjoyable trail through the city.

The Dubline will see investment in visitor attractions and infrastructure, including the development of a significant new visitor meeting point along the route.

Themed walking trails will be developed with better access to the heritage of the area through online, mobile and traditional media.

“The Dubline will tell Dublin’s story and will become a focal point for visitors,

? Minister Varadkar added.

“A walk from Trinity College to Kilmainham takes you through centuries of Irish history, including our Viking, medieval, Norman and Anglo-Irish pasts.

“This new initiative will combine the ancient era with modern technology to immerse tourists in Dublin’s history. We also plan to develop a new Independence Trail, linking key locations in the War of Independence, as part of the Dubline.

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