Dublin Ireland

Dublin, the capital city of the Republic of Ireland, is a cosmopolitan, bustling city, which literally buzzes with energy and excitement. However, the great thing about Dublin is that if you fancy something quieter, half an hours drive outside the city centre will take you to mountain walks, stately homes and gardens and fishing villages.

The city is a great centre for culture and you'll be spoilt for choice with all the fine museums, art galleries and theatres. Dublin is also home to a great literary tradition, its native sons include Shaw, Yeats, Wilde, Joyce and Beckett. You can't talk about Dublin without mentioning the architecture; walking around the city you'll see everything from mediaeval and Georgian architecture to more modern buildings.

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Dublin is a shoppers delight, you can buy anything from the latest fashion to arts and crafts. If you are looking for a gastronomic experience, Dublin boasts a vast array of restaurants serving haute cuisine to traditional pub grub menus.

Dublin offers a variety of things to see and do.

Dublin offers a variety of things to see and do. If spending a couple of days in the city here are a couple of places you may wish to visit:

Trinity College
The oldest university in Ireland founded in 1592. The college is also famed for its exhibit of the Book of Kells.

Phoenix Park
Spanning 1,752 acres the park is the largest urban park in Europe.

Dublin Zoo
Set in the grounds of Phoenix Park, where over 700 animals and tropical birds from around the world can be seen.

The Irish Museum of Modern Art
The museum offers an exciting and innovative range of international and Irish art of the 20th century.

Old Jameson Distillery
Follow the fascinating craft of whiskey making at the Old Jameson Distillery.

Dublin Castle
Is at the heart of historic Dublin. The largest visible fragment of the original 13th century Norman Castle is the Record Tower.

National Museum of Ireland - Collin's Barracks
Ireland's new museum of the decorative arts and of the economic, social, political and military history of the state, housed in the oldest military barracks in Europe.

James Joyce Tower and Museum
A museum devoted to the life and works of James Joyce, who made this Martello Tower the setting for the first chapter of his masterpiece, Ulysses.

Malahide Castle and Fry Model Railway Exhibition
The castle is set on 250 acres of parkland and was both a fortress and a private home for nearly eight hundred years.

The Guinness Storehouse
Discover how Guinness is made and sample some while enjoying spectacular views of Dublin from the Gravity Bar.

The GAA Museum
The biggest sports museum in Ireland.

Christchurch Cathedral
Dating back to the 11th century reflects 1000 years of worship in Ireland.