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NOVEMBER 2018 It’s just one little letter, but it makes a world of difference: the “e” that separates Irish whiskey from Scotch whisky. Both get their names from the original Gaelic uisce beatha (uisge beatha in scots Gaelic), literally meaning “the water of life”. Whiskey originated in Ireland, and differs from Scotch in that […]
MAY 2018 Browsing, shopping, antiques, jewellery, street food and more, there’s a lot to discover in the markets of Dublin’s fair city, and it’s just the thing for a sunny day’s adventure. Dublin City is a haven for shoppers, with everything from flagship brands to stores that will delight the quirky individualist, but it also […]
Pictured: Claddagh Ring by – www.irishjewelrydesign.com SEPTEMBER 2017 A short step along St Stephen’s Green from the Merrion Hotel, Grafton Street and its environs is the place to go for gold, silver and precious stones. Established in 1869 Weir and Sons is a Dublin institution, and fanning out from Grafton Street are places […]
JULY 2017 After revelling in the Merrion Hotel’s own extraordinary collection of art, where do you go to discover more? Rain or shine, a tour through the galleries and museums of Dublin will not only introduce you to some extraordinary works of art, it will also bring you through magnificent buildings and glorious gardens too. […]
MAY 2017 Welcome to MERRION LIFE, our new series of posts designed to keep you in tune with features of the city we love so much. To launch the series, and to celebrate the arrival of summer, we’re looking at the parks of gardens of the city, ideal for ‘Going Green in Dublin’. Is this […]
The Merrion is delighted to announce that it was the only Leading Hotel of the World in the UK and Ireland to be recognised for its outstanding 2016 Quality Score. This week, the capital’s most luxurious five-star hotel was named on a list of 2016 Quality Credit recipients – along with over 20 global members […]
September 2016 – Created from four Grade I listed Georgian Town House, The Merrion is Dublin’s best address. It’s warming peat fires and deeply comfortable Drawing Rooms come into their own as the summer evenings shorten and the shift into autumn begins. Marking the new season, The Merrion is welcoming guests for a series of […]
As Ireland marks the centenary of the Easter Rising on 23 April 2016, The Merrion Hotel, Dublin is giving its guests the opportunity to discover the history of the landmark event. During a deeply comfortable two-night stay at the hotel, guests will enjoy a private, tailor-made walking tour with Context Travel, shedding light on the […]
More than one hundred works come together to form the The Merrion Hotel’s magnificent collection of 19th & 20th century art. This summer, Dublin’s best address reveals the latest chapter of its story as a true art hotel by further crossing the boundary between hotel and gallery with the launch of an in-depth audio guide […]