Living the Irish Attitude

The Dublin (OH) Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Living the Irish Attitude awards program recognizes local businesses that are embracing Dublin’s destination brand and slogan: “Dublin, Ohio—Irish is an Attitude.” Congratulations to the recipients of the 2010 “Living the Irish Attitude” award.

•  Dublin Community Recreation Center - for Irish dance classes, the Abbey Theater and meeting rooms with Irish names.
•  Dublin Arts Council - Recently opened the new Celtic Corner in the DAC Gift Shop, featuring Irish themed gifts and artwork by local artisans.
•  Java Jan Gourmet Coffee - Featuring Irish and Dublin inspired offerings including Highlander Grog coffee, Irish cream syrup and Dublin notecards.  
  
   
While you are in town, visit these businesses (past winners of the “Living the Irish Attitude” award):
• Emerald Bank – (ask about the “Irish is an Attitude” checking account that offers a donation to a Dublin charity with each new account opened) 
• Chase Suite Hotel Dublin—(See the Irish themed lobby/gatehouse décor. New Irish welcome receptions for group tours)
• Graeter’s Ice Cream—(Try the “Shamrock Sundae.” Be sure to visit on St. Paddy’s Day and enjoy a discount if you’re wearing green!)
• Hilton Garden Inn Dublin—(Try the Irish-inspired items on its room service menu, enjoy a morning wake-up call featuring a voice with an Irish brogue. Motorcoach groups can enjoy an Irish welcome reception.)
• Crowne Plaza Dublin Hotel—(Visit the meeting rooms named after Irish counties)
• The City of Dublin and Historic Dublin Business Association—Take in a Slainte Thursday Celebration! (Held 4-8 p.m. on the third Thursdays of warm weather months)
• Dublin Village Tavern—(Enjoy the Irish-inspired menu items)
• TehKu Tea Company—(Try the Irish teas, scones and other menu items)
• Ha’penny Bridge Imports of Ireland—(Take in the Irish experience!)
• City of Dublin Economic Development (for St. Patrick’s Day Business Blitz)
• Embassy Suites (for renaming the hotel restaurant to Kilpatrick’s—an Irish inspired name)
• Holiday Inn Express Dublin (for incorporating Irish inspired décor & wake-up call into the new hotel)