Number 29, is located just a short walk from Dublin’s busiest shopping street, Grafton Street. This lovingly restored 4 storey Georgian townhouse depicts the day-to-day life of a middle class family during the period 1790 to 1820. Check out our guide to Number 29 with details on its history, how to get here and more. Situated at Number 29, Lower Fitzwilliam Street, just off Merrion Square, this restored Georgian house is now a museum. This popular Dublin attraction is all thanks to the Electricity Supply Board of Ireland (the ESB) who …
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Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is one of Dublin’s top historical sites and attracts in excess of 300,000 visitors each year. Check out our guide to this important part of Irish history, how to get here and more.  The Cathedral is located at Saint Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8.This very impressive structure is 91 metres high and the nave is 17 metres high. The largest of the three Church of Ireland cathedrals in Dublin it dates back to 1191. The original tower and part of the west wing were destroyed by fire in …
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Set on 260 acres of estate parkland, Malahide Castle is no ordinary castle! It’s rumoured that it’s home to no less than 5 ghosts! If you fancy a day trip to this one time fortress you may even catch a glimpse of one of its residents. It was owned by the same family for nearly 800 years and is now one of Dublin’s premier attractions. Read on for more… Malahide Castle is situated in the coastal town of Malahide, County Dublin. The Castle is 3 stories high and dates back …
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With towering spires, striking medieval architecture and a colourful history, Christ Church Cathedral is one of Dublin’s top attractions. Located a short walk from the city centre shopping and just around the corner from Dublin Castle, this is one tourist spot that’s definitely worth checking out – read our guide for more on the stunning Christ Church Cathedral. Christchurch Cathedral dates back to 1038, when it was founded by Sitric Silkbeard, King of the Vikings and Donat the 1st Bishop of Dublin. According to legend the Cathedral was built in …
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Calling all literary buffs! Why not broaden your knowledge of one of Ireland’s most famous expatriates and influential writers (author of the masterpiece Ulysses) with a visit to the James Joyce Cultural Centre? Located at 35 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1, in the heart of Georgian Dublin, the centre is dedicated to the life and works of James Joyce. Read on for more… The house was built in 1784 by Francis Ryan, for the then Earl of Kenmare, Valentine Brown – this area was quite the place to be …
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Located in the centre of Dublin on Merrion Square, The National Gallery of Ireland is home to a wealth of artefacts – from Irish to European art works. Read on to find out why all artistic tastes are well catered for at Ireland’s National Gallery along with details on how to get there and much more. The history of the National Gallery of Ireland dates back to 1853, when business manWilliam Dargan organized the Great Industrial Exhibition in the grounds of Leinster House.  He had hoped that the proceeds from …
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The 16th Century Rathfarnham Castle is one of the finest castles in County Dublin and a very popular tourist attraction for all ages. For more information on the castle itself and how to get here read on. Rathfarnham Castle was built in about 1583 by a Yorkshire clergyman by the name of Adam Loftus – he later became Archbishop of Dublin and subsequently Lord Chancellor of Dublin. It was declared a National Monument in the mid 1980′s. During it’s turbulent past it has received a number of makeovers and is …
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Dublin’s Phoenix Park Visitor Centre is located within 1700 acres of one of the oldest and largest urban city parks in the world. The Phoenix Park is actually Europe’s largest enclosed park and within its boundaries you’ll find Dublin Zoo, Ashtown Castle, a police museum, various monuments and Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the Irish president. Read on to find out why you should visit and check out our tips for a fun day out. The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre caters for all ages with an entertaining audiovisual …
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Situated in the heart of Dublin on Parnell Square (at the top of O’Connell Street) is The Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, more commonly known as The Hugh Lane Gallery. It can proudly boast to being home to the largest public collection of 20th Century Irish Art within the confines of Charlemont House. Check out our guide to the Gallery, how to get here and much more.    The Hugh Lane Gallery was originally opened in 1908 and has expanded in both size and exhibits over the past 100 years. …
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Leinster House is home to the National Parliament of Ireland and is located on Kildare Street in Dublin city centre. We trace the history of Leinster House, find out about its current residents, its links to the White House in Washington and details on the best times to visit. Formerly known as Kildare House, after James Fitzgerald the Earl of Kildare who commissioned it in 1745, Leinster House has been central to Dublin and Ireland’s history. It later got its name Leinster House (Dublin is part of the province of …
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