Grand Canal

The Grand Canal is the city's genuine heart, despite the Liffey's tendency to dominate headlines; just ask the Irish poets and musicians who have found inspiration there.
Although there are plans to build a cycling route that runs the full length, the lovely section that runs through Dublin is all you need. It truly spans the entire width of Ireland.
Nothing makes Dubliners happier on the weekends than getting together for "canal cans," getting in a kayak, or taking their dogs for a stroll along the picturesque banks.
Cycling along the canal, the city's great social playground, is the best way to experience Dublin as it truly is.