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Dublin
Attractions - Things to do
1. Trinity College
www.tcd.ie |
What is it? Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity
College is Ireland's oldest university and counts Jonathan Swift,
Samuel Beckett and Oscar Wilde, along with many other great
thinkers and writers, amongst it past-students. This 16th century
complex is home to many glorious buildings, beautifully manicured
lawns, cobbled squares and the campus of the University of Ireland.
The celebrated Book of Kells, which dates from the 8th century and
is considered to be one of the oldest books in the world, is housed
in the College's Collonades Gallery. Other illuminated manuscripts
taken from ancient monasteries are also on
display.
Hours of Operation:
Phone:(0)1 896 1000 |
2. Temple Bar district
www.templebar.ie |
What is it? The hub of Dublin's nightlife is to be found
in this quaint, cobbled district, which is full of shops,
traditional pubs, theatres, cinemas and trendy clubs laid out on
pedestrianised streets. Busking fiddlers, an overwhelming choice of
restaurants and beautifully restored buildings add to the feel of
the place and make it worth a visit. The area is bordered by the
Liffey on one side and Dame Street on the other. The main street
running through the area also is called Temple
Bar.
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
3. Phoenix Park
Parkgate Street
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What is it? Just two miles (3km) west of the city centre,
Phoenix Park offers peace and quiet from the buzz of the city. It
is considered the largest urban park in Europe boasting splendid
landscaped gardens, ornamental lakes and large grasslands. It is
the perfect environment for runners, walkers and sports enthusiasts
who flock here to enjoy the park's facilities. Fallow deer can be
seen browsing in the leafy woodland and it's a great place for
watching the world go by. Within the park is the residence of the
president of Ireland, Aras an Uachtarain, and Dublin
Zoo.
Hours of Operation: Main gate is open 24 hours
Phone:(0)1 677 0095 (Visitor Centre) |
4. Dublin Castle
Dame Street
www.dublincastle.ie |
What is it? Dublin Castle was founded in 1204 by order of
King John, who wanted a fortress constructed for the administration
of the city. It has been added to and rebuilt many times so that
all that remains of the original structure is the Norman Tower. By
the early 17th century the castle was fully developed with Law
Courts, meetings of Parliament, the residence of the viceroy and a
council chamber. The magnificent, gilded State Apartments were
added in the 18th century and are still used for state occasions
today.
Hours of Operation: Tours: Monday to Friday 10am to 4.45pm, Saturday and
Sunday 2pm to 4.45pm
Phone:(0)1 677 7129 (tour services) |
5. National Museum of Ireland
Kildare Street
www.museum.ie |
What is it? The National Museum is the place to see the
treasures of ancient Ireland - it is a policy to gather all
important artefacts in this one museum. Included in this selection
is jewellery dating back to the 8th century BC and medieval
antiquities such as the Tara Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice. Also
housed here is the 12th-century Cross of Cong, an ornate reliquary
of wood, bronze and silver, said to contain a fragment of the True
Cross. The museum showcases important exhibitions on Irish history
including Prehistoric Ireland, Viking Ireland and The Road to
Independence (1900-1921).
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 2pm to
5pm
Phone:(0)1 677 7444 |
6. Guinness Storehouse
St James's Gate
www.guinness-storehouse.com |
What is it? Guinness is now brewed all over the world but
St James's Gate, in the heart of Dublin, was where Arthur Guinness
set up the business in 1759. The Guinness Storehouse celebrates
Ireland's favourite brew by taking visitors on a journey, floor by
floor, through the past, present and future of the world-famous
beer. The glass atrium is shaped like a pint glass and each floor
explores a different aspect of 'everything anyone ever wanted to
know about Guinness', from the brewing process to who drank the
first pint. The tour finishes with a complementary pint of the
famous stout in the top floor Gravity Bar, which is also the ideal
place to watch the sunset over Dublin and admire the 360° views.
During the July and August summer program there are also tasting
sessions available, exhibitions and delicious Irish meals from a
table d'hôte menu in the Brewery Bar or Source
Bar.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9.30am to 5pm (until 8pm in July and
August)
Phone:(0)1 408 4800 |
7. National Library
2 Kildare Street
www.nli.ie |
What is it? The highlight of this historic library is the
great domed reading room, which has been home to many Irish
students, including James Joyce. The library also contains a
heraldic museum, which exhibits coats of arms and banners, but of
most interest to tourists may be the genealogical office, where
staff can help trace any Irish roots. Its consultation service on
ancestry is available Monday to Friday 10am to 12.30 pm and 2pm to
4.30pm.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Wednesday 10am to 9pm, Thursday and Friday
10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm
Phone:(0)1 603 0200 |
8. St. Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick's Close
www.stpatrickscathedral.ie |
What is it? Ireland's largest church, St Patrick's
Cathedral is erected on the site where St. Patrick is believed to
have baptized his converts to the Christian faith. The current
building dates back to the 12th century, although it's been
restored and altered over the years. Jonathan Swift was dean of St.
Patrick's from 1713-1745, during which time he penned
Gulliver's Travels. Visitors can still see his
tomb and pulpit.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm (until 5pm on Saturdays
from November to February); Sunday 9am to 11am, 12.45pm to 3pm,
4.15pm to 6pm (March to October), 10am to 11am and 12.45pm to 3pm
(November to February). Services take place on Sunday at 8.30am,
11.15am and 3.15pm
Phone:(0)1 475 4817 |
9. Glendalough
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What is it? Glendalough is only 18 miles (30km) south of
Dublin and is a popular destination for day-trippers. Despite this
the site has a very tangible spirituality that can be experienced
whilst standing amidst the remains of the monastic settlement. The
Gaelic name translates to 'valley of the two lakes' and there are
some breathtaking walks around the ruined monastery and along the
clear-as-glass lakes. St Kevin founded the monastery in the 6th
century and it became a great European centre for learning. His
body lies in the 9th century cathedral and the site is adorned with
St Kevin's Cross, carved in about 1150. Other buildings here have
survived from the 8th and 12th centuries, the most famous of which
is the round tower, standing 112ft (34m) high with a base measuring
52ft (16m) in circumference.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9.30am to 6pm (until 5pm from October to
March)
Phone:(404) 45325 |
10. James Joyce Museum
Sandycove
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What is it? Nine miles (14km) south of Dublin, the
Martello Tower is one of 34 towers built in 1804 to protect Ireland
against a possible Napoleonic naval invasion. The tower was
demilitarised in the 1860s and is now home to the James Joyce
Museum. In 1962 Sylvia Beach, the Paris-based publisher of
Ulysses, founded the museum here. It was the
place where Joyce stayed in 1904 and where he was inspired to set
the opening chapter of his book. The exhibition hall contains first
editions of most of Joyce's works as well as other
memorabilia.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, and
Sunday 2pm to 6pm (March to October). Open by prior arrangement at
other times of year
Phone:(0)1 280 9265 |
11. Clonmacnoise
Shannonbridge, County Offaly
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What is it? Situated in Shannonbridge in County Offaly,
120 miles (200km) west of Dublin, Clonmacnoise is Ireland's most
important monastic site. Founded by Saint Ciaran in the 6th century
on the banks of the River Shannon it includes the ruins of a
cathedral, eight churches (10th-13th century), two round towers and
three high crosses. It provides the visitor with a real sense of
what monasteries must have been like in their day. The Visitor
Centre displays a large collection of grave slabs, hosts numerous
exhibitions and provides further interest with an audio-visual
show. As this is a very popular attraction, visitors may experience
queues during the summer months.
Hours of Operation: Daily 10am to 5.30pm (November to mid-March), 10am to
6pm (mid-March to mid-May, and September to October), 9am to 7pm
(mid-May to September)
Phone:(905) 74195 |
Dublin Holidays guide
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Transport -Dublin has appalling street congestion in
the city centre, but the new light rail service known as LUAS (the
Gaelic word for 'speed') now offers two lines with numerous
stations, many of them giving easy access to the main sights and
places of interest.
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