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Abbey Theatre 26 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, Ireland For over 90 years, the Abbey has been the national theatre of Ireland and home of the world-famed abbey Players. The original theatre, destroyed in a 1951 fire, was replaced in 1966 by the current modern 600-seat building. More information on Abbey Theatre	Aras An Uachtarain - Presidents Residence Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, Ireland This is the residence of the President of Ireland. Guided tours are available (one hour long) and include an introductory film at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, return transport to an tÁras, tour of the exhibition centre and main state reception rooms. More information on Aras An Uachtarain - Presidents Residence
Ardgillan Castle & Demesne Balbriggan, Co Dublin, Ireland Ardgillan Castle, Demesne and Victorian Garden More information on Ardgillan Castle & Demesne	Bank of Ireland - Former Parliament House, College Green College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland The prestigious offices of Ireland's national bank began life as the first purpose-built parliament house in Europe. Completed in 1739 it served as Ireland's Parliament until the Act Of Union in 1801 which imposed direct rule on Ireland from London. More information on Bank of Ireland - Former Parliament House, College Green
Casino Marino Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3, Ireland A fine building of note from the 18th century. Access by guided tour. More information on Casino Marino	Custom House Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland No view of Dublins skyline is complete without a tableau of the Custom House, one of Dublins finest Georgian buildings. More information on Custom House
Dalkey Island Dalkey, Co. Dublin, Ireland A historic small island off Dalkey. Sights to see here include a Martello Tower, and ancient church, a fort and undisturbed sea life. More information on Dalkey Island	Dublin Castle Palace Street, off Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland Built between 1208 and 1220, this complex represents some of the oldest surviving architecture in the city, and was the centre of English power in Ireland for over seven centuries until it was taken of by the Irish Free State in 1922. Highlights include t More information on Dublin Castle
Dublin City Hall - The Story of the Capital Dame St, Dublin 2, Ireland Erected between 1769 and 1779, and formerly the Royal Exchange. It is a square building in Corinthian style, with three fronts of Portland stone. Since 1852, however it has been the centre of the municipal government. More information on Dublin City Hall - The Story of the Capital	Dublin Writer's Museum 18 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1, Ireland The Irish literary tradition is one of the most illustrious in the world, famous for four Nobel Prize winners and for an abundance of other writers of international renown. In 1991 the Dublin Writers Museum was opened to house a history and celebration o More information on Dublin Writer's Museum
Dublin Zoo Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, Ireland Established in 1830, this is the third-oldest zoo in the world (after London and Paris), nestled in the midst of the city's largest playground, the Phoenix Park, about 3km (2M) west of the city centre. More information on Dublin Zoo	GAA Museum - Croke Park Croke Park, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, Ireland Located in Ireland’s premier sports stadium, Croke Park, this museum plots the history and culture of the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) since its establishment. A must for anyone interested in Irish culture or sport. More information on GAA Museum - Croke Park
General Post Office (GPO) O'Connell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland Built in 1818 halfway along O'Connell Street (formerly Sackville street), the GPO (right) became a symbol of the 1916 Easter Rising. Members of the Irish Volunteers and Irish Citizen Army seized the building on Easter Monday and Patrick Pearse read out th More information on General Post Office (GPO)	Government Buildings Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2, Ireland The offices of the Government Departments are open to the public at certain times. More information on Government Buildings
Guinness Storehouse Guinness Storehouse, St. James Gate, Dublin 8, Ireland The brand new Guinness Experience, which opened in December 2000, is located in the heart of the Guinness brewery in Dublin. It is a dramatic story that begins over 250 years ago and ends in Gravity, the sky bar, with a complimentary pint of Guinness and More information on Guinness Storehouse	Ireland's Eye The offshore island, located 1km (0.6 miles) off the east pier-head, now a bird sanctuary, bears the ruins of an old chapel, the successor of one built in the 7th-century by the sons of St.Nessan. There is also a Martello tower here. On its North-facing c More information on Ireland's Eye
James Joyce Museum The Joyce Tower, Sandycove, Co. Dublin, Ireland Originally built as a defence against the expected Napoleonic invasion this "Martello Tower" now houses a small museum dedicated to the life and works of James Joyce. More information on James Joyce Museum	Kilmainham Gaol Inchicore Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland Built in 1792 it is Ireland’s most famous disused prison. It held throughout the years many famous Nationalists and Republicans in members of the Society of United Irishmen (1798), Young Irelanders (c1840s), Fenians and Land agitators, Parnell, Davitt. Th More information on Kilmainham Gaol
Malahide Castle Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland Set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide, was both a fortress and a private home for nearly eight hundred years, and is an interesting hodge-podge of architectural styles. More information on Malahide Castle	National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland These colourful gardens cover a total area of 19.5 hectares, part of which is the natural flood plain of the River Tolka. More information on National Botanic Gardens
National Library of Ireland Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland This library contains a vast selection of books, manuscripts, records and maps. You may aslo trace your ancestors here. More information on National Library of Ireland	National Maritime Museum Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland Located in the 1837 Mariners' Church, here exhibits tell the story of Robert Halpin, who captained the ship that laid the first transatlantic telegraph cable in 1866. Also on display are a huge clockwork-driven lens formerly used at Howth, and a longboat More information on National Maritime Museum
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts and History Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7, Ireland The Museum of Decorative Arts and History is home to a wide range of objects which include weaponry, furniture, silver, ceramics and glassware, as well as examples of folklife and costume. The exhibitions have been designed in innovative and contemporary More information on National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts and History	National Museum of Natural History (Temporarily Closed) Merrion Square West, beside the National Gallery, Dublin 2, Ireland This museum is crammed with antique glass cabinets containing stuffed animals from around the world. The Irish room on the ground floor holds exhibits on Irish wildlife. Inside are huge skeletons of many creatures. More information on National Museum of Natural History (Temporarily Closed)
National Transport Museum Howth Castle, Howth, Dublin 13, Ireland This museum is run by a group of volunteers dedicated to the preservation and restoration of our transport heritage. The exhibits include bus and tram commercials, public utility, military and fire appliances, and horse drawn commercials etc. More information on National Transport Museum	Number Twenty Nine 29 Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2, Ireland Situated in the heart of Dublins fashionable Georgian streets, this is a unique museum - a restored four-story town house that reflects the lifestyle of a Dublin middle-class family during the period 1790 to 1820. More information on Number Twenty Nine
Olympia Theatre 73 Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland Dating back to the 1800s, this Victorian music hall-style theatre has a capacity of 1,300. It presents an eclectic schedule of variety shows, musicals, operettas, concerts, ballet, comedy, and drama. More information on Olympia Theatre	Phoenix Park Dublin 8, Ireland The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed urban park in Europe. It is situated just under 3km from the city centre, and encompasses 712 acres (1,760 acres)! More information on Phoenix Park
Rathfarnham Castle Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, Ireland The date of the foundation of the Castle is uncertain, but recent research would suggest 1583 as the most likely date. The Castle has a colourful and interesting history with 18th century interiors by Sir William Chambers and James Athenian Stuart and was More information on Rathfarnham Castle	Shaw Birthplace 33 Synge Street, Dublin 8, Ireland The first home of George Bernard Shaw, the renowned playwright has been restored to its Victorian elegance and charm, and has the appearance that the family have just gone out for the afternoon. More information on Shaw Birthplace
St. Michan's Church Church St, Dublin 8, Ireland This church was mostly rebuilt in 1686 on the site of an earlier 11th century church. However, the most interesting attractions are inside: carvings of violins, an organ which Handel may have played on, and caskets in the church's crypt. More information on St. Michan's Church	St. Stephen's Green Dublin 2, Ireland A beautiful park at the top of Grafton Street. An ideal place to rest after a days shopping in town and the lake, trees, and plants make it an ideal place to walk around. More information on St. Stephen's Green
The Old Jameson Distillery Bow Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7, Ireland Set in the heart of Ireland’s thriving capital city, Dublin, The Old Jameson Distillery captures the imagination and the spirit of Ireland! Let our expert guides lead you through the fascinating story of JAMESON, the world’s preferred quality whiskey. More information on The Old Jameson Distillery	The Pearse Museum Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland Former school run by Patrick Pearse, now a museum in beautiful grounds. Attractions include exhibitions, a nature study room with attractive displays on Irish flora and fauna and an audio-visual show entitled "This Man Kept a School". More information on The Pearse Museum
Trinity College Dublin College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth. Trinity's lawns and cobbled quads provide a pleasant haven in the heart of the city. The Book of Kells is housed in the Old Library. More information on Trinity College Dublin	Trinity College Library - The Book of Kells The Old Library, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland This part of the college houses 200,000 antiquarian texts, marble busts of scholars and the oldest surviving harp in Ireland as well as the Book of Kells. More information on Trinity College Library - The Book of Kells