There's lots to love about Dublin, Ireland's welcoming capital. It is a vibrant UNESCO City of Literature, founded by Vikings, and bursting with history, culture, top attractions, great activities and entertainment and an eclectic mix of pubs, cafés and restaurants.
Rain. Waves. Light. Calm.
Great Lighthouses of Ireland Various locations throughout the Island of Ireland
Great Lighthouses of Ireland offer a truly unique experience around Ireland’s stunning coastline in 14 breath-taking locations.
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Journey through & above the forest
Beyond The Trees Avondale Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Experience the longest Treetop Walk in Ireland & the UK, a unique new adventure above the canopy of the trees culminating at the magnificent 10-storey high Viewing Tower.
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Fine manuscripts to be discovered
Chester Beatty Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, Ireland
Amazing collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and decorative arts.
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How the Irish influenced the world
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum The CHQ Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin City, Ireland
EPIC is a modern museum in Dublins Docklands that tells the moving and unforgettable story of the 10 million Irish people who left their homeland and how they influenced and shaped the world
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The Home of Guinness
Guinness Storehouse St James’s Gate, Dublin 8, Ireland
Discover what goes into making a pint of Guinness. The journey begins at the bottom of the world's largest pint glass and continues up through seven floors with interactive experiences.
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Home to a wide range of objects
National Museum of Ireland– Decorative Arts and History Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7, Ireland
See examples of silver, ceramics, glassware, weaponry, furniture, folklife, clothing, jewellery, coins and medals and take part in one of the many events hosted by the Museum.
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An international phenomenon
Riverdance Gaiety Theatre Box Office, South King Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
For over two decades, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance.
Shows from Jun to Sept
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A place of quiet reflection.
Garden of Remembrance Parnell Square East, Dublin 1, Ireland
This beautiful garden in the heart of the city was designed by Daithi Hanly and dedicated to the memory of all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom.
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HQ of the 1916 Easter Rising
GPO Museum O’Connell Street, Dublin City, Ireland
GPO Museum takes you on a journey of discovery to learn about the 1916 Easter rising from its rebel HQ!
Open Year Round Mon-Sat
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Crossing over the River Liffey
Ha’Penny Bridge Bachelors Walk, Dublin City, Ireland
Originally named the Wellington Bridge after the Duke of Wellington, but now known officially as the Liffey Bridge but affectionately as the Ha’Penny Bridge.
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Dublin's fictional fishmonger
Molly Malone Statue Molly Malone Statue, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
The Molly Malone statue was unveiled in Grafton Street during the Dublin Millennium celebrations by the 1988 Lord Mayor of Dublin Ben Briscoe.
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National archaeological objects
National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
At the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street, you'll find artefacts dating from 7000BC to the 20th Century exhibited in seven galleries.
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Discover the natural world
National Museum of Ireland – Natural History Merrion Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
The Natural History collections comprise approximately two million specimens.
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An experience like no other!
Roe and Co Distillery 92 James’s Street, Dublin 8, Ireland  
Step inside the former Guinness Power Station for an immersive journey into flavour. Hear stories that inspired this whiskey’s modern reinvention.
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A unique experience
Skerries Mills Millers Lane, Skerries, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Climb the 4 Sail Mill on the elevated site of an ancient fort, follow the pathway through the crop field to the 5 Sail, Great White Windmill of Skerries to enjoy elevated coastal views.
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The Spirit of Dublin
Teeling Whiskey Distillery 13-17 Newmarket, Dublin 8, Ireland
Teeling Whiskey Distillery the first new distillery in Dublin in over 125 years, and just a stone’s throw from their ancestral distillery, right in the heart of the Golden Triangle.
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1 Tower, 1,000 years of History
The Round Tower Clondalkin Tower Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, Ireland    
Interactive multimedia exhibition tells the story of over 1,000 years of Clondalkin’s history and heritage.
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Dublin's secret garden
Blessington Street Basin Blessington Street Dublin 7
Public park with a fountain and bird sanctuary on its central island. Formerly a water reservoir in Dublin which operated from 1810-1970.
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Explore four galleries
Carlow County Museum College Street, Carlow Town, Co. Carlow, Ireland
Carlow County Museum is located in Carlow Town’s ‘Cultural Quarter’.
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An architectural masterpiece
Casino Marino Cherrymount Crescent Marino, Dublin 3, Ireland
Ireland’s miniature architectural masterpiece - a unique and intriguing garden temple. Guided tours of the house are available, grounds are open year round.
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Gothic revival castle
Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens Johnstown, Co. Wexford, Ireland
This great 19th century castle in its beautiful setting was designed by the Victorian architect Daniel Robertson.
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800 years of heritage
Malahide Castle Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Visit the magnificent medieval castle with a dramatic 800 year heritage, just minutes away from Dublin city centre. Generations of the Talbot family called Malahide Castle home.
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An iconic model railway
Model Railway Museum Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Visit The Casino Model Railway Museum to experience the iconic model railway collection crafted by Cyril Fry, now housed in the restored Casino cottage in the heart of Malahide Village.
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Step back in time
Newbridge House & Farm Hearse Road, Newbridge Demesne, Donabate, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Step back in time in Ireland’s only intact Georgian mansion and estate, nestled among the wildflower meadows of Newbridge Demesne. Take a guided tour through three centuries of history.
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On the ancient lands of Ferncullen
Powerscourt Distillery & Visitor Centre Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
With six tasting rooms, a gift shop, café/bar, and on-site maturation warehouse–Powerscourt Distillery offers extraordinary Irish Whiskey.
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An Elizabethan fortified house
Rathfarnham Castle Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, Ireland
Rathfarnham Castle dates back to the Elizabethan period, built for Adam Loftus a Yorkshire clergyman and politician. Loftus was ambitious and eventually rose to become Archbishop of Dublin.
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Rescue, rehabilitation and release
Seal Rescue Ireland Courtown Harbour, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Come meet the seal pups, learn their stories and get involved in protecting marine life! Open 7 days a week for free tours.
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Southeast Special Discoveries
Curracloe Beach Curracloe, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Spend a few hours on one of the sunny south east’s best loved beaches–Curracloe Beach with its soft sand, great dunes and wooden walkways.
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‘The Liberator’
Daniel O’Connell Monument O’Connell Street, Dublin City
Referred to as ‘The Liberator’, Daniel O’Connell was an Irish political leader in the early 19th Century. The O’Connell statue was made by sculptor John Henry Foley and unveiled in 1882.
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The Great Famine
Famine Memorial Custom House Quay, Dublin City, Ireland
Unveiled in 1997, this memorial commemorates the victims of the Great Famine of the mid-19th century in which 1 million died and 1 million more emigrated.
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The Government of Ireland
Government Buildings Upper Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
A number of departments are located here including the Department of the Taoiseach, the Department of Finance and the Office of the Attorney General.
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Variety of heraldic products
House of Names 8 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
House of Names has been in business since 1953 crafting unique heraldic products. A range of products include Coat of Arms, embroideries and more.
Open Monday to Friday
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Public Gallery of Art
Hugh Lane Gallery Charlemont House, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1, Ireland
Hugh Lane Gallery houses one of Ireland’s foremost collections of modern and contemporary art, ranging from the Impressionist masterpieces to works by leading contemporary artists.
Open Tuesday-Sunday
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An extraordinary space
Irish Museum of Modern Art Royal Hospital, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland
IMMA is home to the National Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art, now numbering over 3,000 artworks and is housed in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
Open Tues to Sun
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Jameson History awaits you
Jameson Distillery Bow St. Smithfield, Dublin 7
Founded by John Jameson in 1780, today the former factory stands as a monument to Irish Whiskey.
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The Lord Mayor's Residence
Mansion House Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
The Lord Mayor's residence is at the Mansion House built in 1710 by the merchant and property developer Joshua Dawson, for whom Dawson Street is named.
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The Park of the Privileged
Merrion Square Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
Merrion Square has many associations with significant figures in Ireland’s political and cultural history. Former residents include Daniel O’Connell, Oscar Wilde and William Butler Yeats.
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Georgian Garden Square
Mountjoy Square Mounty Square, Dublin 1, Ireland
Georgian Garden Square which has been the location of many historic meetings as well as the setting for films such as the award-winning film 'Once'.
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World glass collection of Art
National Gallery of Ireland Merrion Square West, Dublin 2, Ireland
Events, talks, and workshops take place year round, many of which are free. Check out the website for further details.
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Must-visit cultural institution
National Library of Ireland Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
The National Library of Ireland (NLI) is a must-visit cultural institution for any visitors to Dublin who are interested in exploring their family tree and Ireland's rich history.
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Tree lined avenues and grassland
Phoenix Park Parkgate Street, Dublin 7, Ireland
One of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within a European Capital City with large grassland areas and tree-lined avenues and home to a herd of Wild Fallow Deer.
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Largest cathedral in Ireland
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Saint Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8, Ireland
As the largest cathedral and one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Ireland, Saint Patrick’s has been at the heart of Dublin and Ireland’s history and culture for over 800 years.
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Victorian Public Park
St. Stephen’s Green Dublin 2, Ireland
Covering 9 hectares St. Stephen's Green has been maintained in the original Victorian layout, centred on a formal garden with plants providing spectacular colour from spring to autumn.
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Dublin's Cultural Quarter
Temple Bar Between Westmoreland Street and Christchurch, Dublin 2, Ireland
Wander through the cobbled streets and laneways, be inspired by award-winning architecture and urban design and enjoy the magic of Temple Bar, Dublin’s Cultural Quarter.
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Ireland’s national theatre
The Abbey Theatre 26/27 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
As Ireland’s national theatre, the Abbey Theatre’s ambition is to enrich the cultural lives of everyone with a curiosity for and interest in Irish theatre, stories, artists and culture.
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Designed by James Gandon
The Custom House Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland
A neoclassical 18th century building which today houses Irish Government departments.
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Hidden gem in Dublin’s City Centre
The Iveagh Gardens Clonmel Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Unique collection of landscape features including a Cascade, Rustic Grottos, Maze, Rosarium, American Garden, Archery Grounds, Rockeries and Rooteries.
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A place of remembrance and beauty
War Memorial Gardens Islandbridge, Dublin 8, Ireland
Beautiful gardens of great architectural interest dedicated to the memory of Irish soldiers who died in the 1914-1918 war.
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Southeast Special Discoveries
Wexford Wildfowl Reserve National Parks and Wildlife Service, North Slob, Ardcavan Lane, Co. Wexford, Ireland
About one-third of the world population of Greenland White-fronted Geese spend the winter on the Wexford Slobs.
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