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Unique Shopping Experience
Aran Sweater Market – Dublin 115 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
The Aran Sweater Market is Ireland’s no.1 shopping destination for Aran & Irish inspired knitwear with outlets in Galway, Aran Islands - Inis Mór, Kerry and Dublin.
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The Destination for Luxury
Brown Thomas 88-95 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
The Destination for Luxury. Enjoy Tax Free Shopping and Worldwide Delivery. Stores located in Dublin | Cork | Limerick | Galway
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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.
Open Year Round
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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– Collins Barracks 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.
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An international phenomenon
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation Gaiety Theatre Box Office, South King Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Celebrating 30 years, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance.
Shows from Jun to Sept
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Traditional Irish Dance Show
Celtic Nights Dinner & Show 23-25 Bachelors Walk, North City, Dublin 1, Ireland
Discover the magic of Celtic Nights at the Arlington Hotel Dublin – an unforgettable evening of Irish music, dance, and storytelling with a delicious traditional three-course dinner.
Open Year Round
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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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Meet the Living Legends
Irish National Stud & Gardens Tully, Co. Kildare, Ireland
The Irish National Stud prides itself on being enjoyed by visitors from all over the world. It’s a unique attraction of outstanding beauty that is home to magnificent horses.
Open Feb to Dec
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Time Travel
Kildare Town Heritage Centre Kildare Heritage Centre & Tourist Information, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Explore the fascinating history of the medieval town of Kildare at Kildare Town Heritage Centre which is located in the restored 18th century Market House opposite St Brigid’s Cathedral.
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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.
CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS
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National archaeological objects
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
At the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, you'll find artefacts dating from 7000BC to the 20th Century exhibited in seven galleries.
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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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Heritage Redefined
Weavers of Ireland Dublin | Galway | Cork | Kerry
Discover Weavers of Ireland, where authentic Irish craftsmanship and timeless designs create a memorable shopping experience for every visitor.
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Two centuries of prison life
Wicklow’s Historic Gaol Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Epic. Cruel. Tragic. Wicklow Gaol’s story is interwoven with the history of Wicklow and Ireland itself.
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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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History, Culture, Architecture
Hibernoceltic Tours City Centre Locations
Explore Dublin with Hiberno Celtic Tours, uncovering Viking origins, Georgian elegance, famine struggles, and revolutionary stories on engaging guided walking tours.
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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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Largest battle on Irish soil
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate Oldbridge House, Oldbridge, Drogheda, Co. Meath, Ireland
On 1 July 1690 (Old Style), King William III clashed with his father-in-law, King James II, on the River Boyne at Oldbridge, County Meath.
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Treetop Walk and Avondale House
Beyond The Trees Avondale Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Experience the longest Treetop Walk in Ireland & the UK, a unique adventure above the canopy of the trees culminating at the magnificent 10-storey high Viewing Tower.
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5 star cruises on the Lough
Carlingford Lough Cruises Carlingford, Co. Louth, Ireland
Carlingford Lough is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the backdrop for our unique series of breathtaking cruises on the Lough.
Operates May-Sept
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A Passageway of discovery
Carlingford Lough Ferry Greenore Port, Greenore, Co. Louth, Ireland
Sailing between Greencastle at the foot of the Mournes and Greenore beneath the Cooley Mountains, the Scenic Carlingford Ferry makes the journey part of your fun.
Operates Year Round
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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.
Open Seasonally
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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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a historical irish landscape
Discover Boyne Valley Boyne Valley Tourism, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland
Boyne Valley is Ireland’s ancient capital and its most sacred and mythical landscape.
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Historic Dublin
Dublin Castle Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Founded over 800 years ago, Dublin Castle is at the heart of the nations capital.
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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 official Irish State guesthouse
Farmleigh Phoenix Park, Dublin 15, Ireland
Historic house and former home of the Guinness family, providing accommodation for visiting dignitaries and guests of the nation.
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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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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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Famous Shopping Street
Grafton Street Grafton Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
With a host of cafés, bars and restaurants as well as great shops and stores, no visit to Dublin should be without a trip to Grafton Street.
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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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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.
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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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Explore Ireland's Dark History
Jeanie Johnston Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland
Step aboard the Jeanie Johnston in Dublin’s Docklands and experience Ireland’s emigration story through guided tours, authentic replica design, and moving human tales.
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leading shopping destination
Kildare Village Nurney Road, Kildare, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Kildare Village is home to over 100 designer boutiques, offering previous seasons’ collections at up to 60% off, seven days a week, all year round.
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Unique Country Estate Experience
Killruddery House and Gardens Southern Cross, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
A magnificent privately-owned country estate with a sustainable, bio-diverse farm.
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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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Dublin's fictional fishmonger
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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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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First Cistercian Monastery
Old Mellifont Abbey Tullyallen, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland
The first Cistercian monastery in Ireland founded in 1142 by St Malachy of Armagh. The Visitor Centre houses an interesting exhibition on the work of masons in the Middle Ages.
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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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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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Stunning Palladian Mansion
Russborough House & Parklands Blessington, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Russborough House, built in 1740, is often referred to as ‘the most beautiful in Ireland’ and houses one of the most impressive private art collections in Ireland
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Made in Ireland
Skerries Mills Craft & Gift Store Millers Lane, Skerries, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Discover Skerries Mills Craft & Gift Store, offering handmade Irish crafts, unique gifts, local artwork, and charming souvenirs in a historic setting.
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St Brigid's Cathedral
St Brigid’s Cathedral Market Square, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Christians have worshipped on the hill of Kildare since at least the year 480 AD when Saint Brigid made the site her permanent home.
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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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Entry is by guided tour only
The Little Museum of Dublin 15 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Discover Dublin’s story in a charming Georgian townhouse, where exhibitions, artefacts, and personal tales bring Ireland’s vibrant history and culture to life.
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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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Explore medieval sites
Trim Heritage Town Castle Street, Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland
Trim is home to the largest Anglo-Norman Castle in Ireland, Medieval Trim Castle, which was built by Hugh de Lacy in 1173.
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The Garden of Ireland
Visit Wicklow Wicklow, Ireland
Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Wicklow offers visitors a unique blend of majestic landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture.
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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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