Distract yourself in Dublin

Travellers looking to sample more of Ireland's unique culture following the weekend's St Patrick's Day celebrations should book a flight to Dublin for June.

The Diversions 2007 festival will be taking place at the famous Temple Bar all month, providing a huge range of musical and visual performances for all the family.

Visitors to Dublin can expect to see performances from up-and-coming bands, hopeful solo artists, dance and theatre groups, and amazingly bendy acrobats.

In addition, holidaymakers will be able to rest weary feet at various film screenings, as well as check out Circus Week in July - sure to be a hit with younger family members.

Best of all, while these events require a ticket, they are completely free - ideal for those travelling on a tight budget.

Elsewhere, Dublin offers a host of fun things to do, with the city boasting extensive shopping facilities, a magnificent castle, a bustling zoo and more pubs and bars than you can shake a stick at.

For more information, take a look at the Temple Bar website.

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