Dublin is a city enriched with history, culture and heritage and is jam packed with top attractions. With loads of shopping options and a pulsating and vibrant nightlife it’s one of the most popular city break destinations in Europe. A great way to experience Dublin’s sights and sounds, and to get to all the touristy spots, without getting tired feet, is on board one of the many tour buses. Read on for more… Here’s a list of Dublin’s top bus tours. Dublin Sightseeing Tour… Organised by Dublin Bus, Dublin Sightseeing Tour …
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THIS MUSEUM IN NOW CLOSED For the ultimate Dracula experience, a visit to the Bram Stoker Dracula Experience is a must. Check out our guide to this ghoulish encounter, how to get here as well as information on the famous Irish author and the world’s biggest selling novel.  THIS MUSEUM IN NOW CLOSED The Bram Stoker Dracula Experience, on the Clontarf Road in Dublin 3 is great day out. This museum, which opened in 2003, tells the life story of the Irishman who created the well known creature of the …
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If you’ve an hour or two to spare, why not check out the legacy that Alfred Chester Beatty left to the Irish people? Housed within the magnificent 18th century Dublin Castle, the Chester Beatty Library is definitely one for the “must see” list! Who was Chester Beatty? Alfred Chester Beatty was born in 1875. A native of New York, Beatty graduated as a mining engineer from Columbia University. He built up an international reputation as a mining engineer and in 1908 he had a very successful mining consultancy inNew York. …
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After your visit to the James Joyce Centre, maybe there’s still a bit more to learn about one of Ireland’s most famous authors. Why not pay a visit to the seaside suburb of Sandycove and to the James Joyce Museum at the Martello Tower? The Martello Tower (or James Joyce Tower), in Sandycove, certainly has its place in literary history.  This is the setting for the beginning of James Joyce’s world acclaimed novel, “Ulysses”.  Avid Joycean fans will see the startling resemblance between the tower gun platform and the living …
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One of Dublin’s most famous landmarks is of course the statue of Molly Malone. The statue portrays Molly, a fishmonger, wearing a seventeenth-century dress pushing a wheelbarrow. Check out our guide to Molly Malone, a semi historical and legendary Irish figure. The famous Molly Malone Statue is located at the end of Grafton Street near Trinity College, around the corner from Saint Andrews Church where she was supposedly baptised. The statue is life size and is made from bronze. The Molly Malone Statue was inspired by the traditional Irish song …
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If historic buildings are your thing then Dublin City Hall is a must. With stunning Georgian architecture and designed by Thomas Cooley it was originally the Royal Exchange, now it’s the administrative headquarters of Dublin Corporation. It’s right next to Dublin Castle on Dame Street (top of Parliament Street). Read on for more… Dublin City Hall was designed by Thomas Cooley and built between 1769 and 1779. The Guild of Merchants originally built it as the Royal Exchange. There’s a central entrance hall, known as a Rotunda, and a large dome …
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The Irish Museum of Modern Art is a relatively new addition to the vast portfolio of places of interest in Dublin city. Located at the Royal Hospital on Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, a visit to the museum is a must for enthusiasts of modern and contemporary art. The Irish Museum of Modern Art is housed within the 17th century Royal Hospital in Kilmainham. The Royal Hospital was founded in 1684, by James Butler (the Duke of Ormonde) and for almost 250 years it served as a home for retired …
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Located just 5km northwest of Dublin city centre in the suburb of Glasnevin, the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland are truly a horticultural treasure. It’s definitely worth stealing yourself away for a couple of hours to this paradise away from all the hustle and bustle. Read on for more… Location… National Botanic Gardens are located in Glasnevin, Dublin 9. History… The year was 1790, and after the persistence of John Foster (The Speaker of the House), the Irish Parliament granted funds to the Royal Dublin Society to set up a …
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Take a step back in time and see what it would have been like to live in Ireland in Medieval times. Deilg Inis Living History Experience is proud to present a “Living History Experience” at Dalkey Castle. Read on for more information. Location… Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre is located on Castle Street, Dalkey, County Dublin. You’ll certainly need a full day to experience all Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre has to offer.  On site is the 15th Century fortified town house, otherwise known as Goat castle, the 10th century …
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Located at 18 Parnell Square, Dublin 1, Dublin Writers Museum was opened in November 1991. It celebrates the tradition of Irish writing down through the years and it came about as a result of an idea by journalist and author Maurice Gorham. Read on for more… Dublin Writers Museum is situated within an 18th Century Georgian townhouse in the north city centre. It was due to a proposal by Maurice Gorham to Dublin Tourism, that we now have the museum. However it’s a shame that his idea didn’t bear fruition …
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