Ireland is rightly proud of its musical and artistic heritage, having produced such luminaries as James Joyce, Yeats, Keats, JM Synge, U2, Bob Geldof, Sinead Cusack, Van Morrison to name just a few.

As befitting a country with such a cultural background, there is a wealth of artistic attractions to choose from, including the world famous Gate Theatre, Gaiety Theatre, Olympia Theatre. In September Dublin hosts the Dublin Theatre Festival, which is not to be missed.