Makes sense.
I liked these spots away from town when I lived there. It's for sure good to get out and see more than just the city. ✌️
- Galway is nice if you have the time to get to West coast. Probably quite popular tourist trip, but worth it.
- Glendalough lake and Wicklow mountains are beautiful for hiking if you catch the weather, and it's closer to Dublin.
- Howth is a cute small coastal (and a bit touristy) fishing town, you can just take the city train to.