There are two kinds of trips to Dublin.

One kind makes you open multiple browser tabs immediately: flights, hotels, passport renewal, and searching “how early should I get to the airport if I’m trying to remain calm?” 

The other is a rare travel win: no passport panic, no currency math, no roaming fees, and no one asking, “Purpose of your visit?” 

That’s the Dublin we’re talking about. 

Welcome to Dublin, Ohio—host city for Accelerate: Immediate Payments Forum, our inaugural payments conference for credit unions, on August 17–19 at The Exchange in Bridge Park. Whether you’re already live on the RTP® network or FedNow® Service—or just starting to explore immediate payments—this conference is for you. 

Attendees will receive hands-on, practical guidance to strengthen real-time payments operations, including how to prepare for immediate payments, build a business case, define workflows and best practices, and review RTP and FedNow performance insights. You’ll also get step-by-step tools to accelerate “Send” readiness and connect with industry experts and peers to help shape what comes next. 

And it comes with all the charm of a great destination—without customs lines, jet lag, or someone aggressively repacking your carry-on at TSA. But for the sake of argument, let’s address the obvious question: How does Dublin, Ohio, stack up against Dublin, Ireland? 

Glad you asked. 

A Battle of Two Dublins (The Other Dublin vs. Our Dublin) 

History & Culture 

The other Dublin is home to Kilmainham Gaol and Dublin Castle, rich with centuries of dramatic history. 

Our Dublin counters with the unforgettable Field of Corn—109 giant concrete ears of corn, standing proudly in rows, publicly funded, and for no reason we can fully explain to out-of-towners.  

Verdict: The other Dublin has history. Our Dublin has confidence. It’s a literal field of concrete corn. Point: Ohio. 

Iconic Views 

The other Dublin offers skyline views from the top of the Guinness Storehouse. 

Our Dublin offers riverfront views of the Scioto River from the rooftop at VASO at Bridge Park, complete with tapas and cocktails. 

Verdict: Both offer great views. Only one has gambas al ajillo. Point: Ohio. 

Majestic Architecture  

The other Dublin has St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a centuries-old Gothic landmark. 

Dublin has the Dublin Link, the world's only single-tower S-shaped suspension pedestrian bridge—built so you don’t have to walk the long way. 

Verdict: The other Dublin exudes grandeur. Point: Ireland. (We’re Midwest humble like that.) 

Lively Districts 

The other Dublin brings the energy with cobblestone streets and vibrant nightlife at Temple Bar. 

Our Dublin answers with Bridge Park—food, patios, live music, and Midwest friendliness that makes “just one more” inevitable. 

Verdict: The other Dublin draws the chaos and crowds. Our Dublin brings free parking and personal space. Point: Ohio. 

Cultural Prestige

The other Dublin is home to Trinity College and the Book of Kells, a 9th‑century masterpiece. 

Our Dublin has the Dublin Fairy Door Trail. (Yes. Tiny doors. Hidden around town.) 

Verdict: Close call. The other Dublin wins the academics. Our Dublin wins the fun. Point: Ohio (due to a bonus point for being so whimsical) 

All Roads Lead to Dublin—Specifically, Ohio’s. 

Different accents. Same great vibes. Noticeably more concrete corn. The verdict is in: Dublin, Ohio, is the winner. 

Sláinte! We will see you at Accelerate: Immediate Payments Forum on August 17–19 at The Exchange in Bridge Park in Dublin! (The Ohio one).