ONCE-LACKLUSTRE DUBLIN is now one of the hottest cities in Europe. Affluent Dublin is now abuzz with trendy cafes, chic bars and nightlife. Streets are thronged with shoppers, the music scene is humming and the Guinness can't be beat. Happening? You can say that again.

After years in the artistic doldrums, the city that spawned such literary icons as Oscar Wilde and James Joyce has now had a serious makeover and boasts a vibrant year-round arts scene too.
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