Christ Church Cathedral
The cathedral was founded in the year 1038 by King Sitric of Dublin. After
the arrival of the Normans in Ireland in 1169, the church was rebuilt in stone
by Richard de Clare, Earl of Pembroke (also known as ‘Strongbow’) for Laurence
O’Toole, archbishop of Dublin. See the ‘leaning wall of Dublin,’ the north nave
wall which has leaned almost 18 inches from the perpendicular since 1562. The
crypt (lower church), dating from 1172, is unique in Ireland for its scale and
size being almost as large as the entire upper church. It is a storehouse of
fascinating relics – including the punishment stocks of the old ‘liberty’ of
Christ Church, the famous ‘cat and mouse’ known to every Dublin child and the
1689 candlesticks and tabernacle of James II.
Location: Christ Church Place, Dublin 8.
Bus: 78A from Aston Quay and 50 from Eden Quay Phone: : +353 1 6778099, Fax
+353 1 6798991
Opening Hours: 10am-5.30pm (except Dec.
26th)
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Dublin Castle
The Castle lies at the heart of historic Dublin. In fact the city gets its
name from the Black Pool – ‘Dubh linn’ - which was on the site of the present
Castle Garden. The Castle stands on the ridge on a strategic site at the junction
of the River Liffey and its tributary the Poddle, where the original fortification
may have been an early Gaelic Ring Fort.
Later a Viking Fortress stood on this site – a portion of which is on view
to visitors at the ‘Undercroft.' The largest visible fragment of the original
13th century Norman Castle is the Record Tower. Beside it is the early 19th
century Gothic revival Chapel Royal which was restored in 1989 and features
particularly fine plaster decoration and carved oak gallery fronts and fittings.
The Great Courtyard, best known from James Malton’s celebrated view of 1792,
contains the principal buildings of the post medieval Castle which formerly
housed the vice-regal administration. The modern conference facilities can be
viewed from the Gate of Fortitude.
The south range houses the magnificent State Apartments which were built as
the residential quarters of the Vicarage court. They are now the venue for Ireland’s
Presidencies of the European Community, Presidential Inaugurations and State
Functions.
The State Apartments, Undercroft and Chapel Royal are open to visitors (on
occasion the State Apartments may be closed for State purposes). The Vaults
Restaurant, Heritage Centre and Craft Shop are also open to visitors.
Location: Dame Street, Dublin 2. Bus: 54a
from Burgh Quay and 50, 50a, 56a, 77, 77a, 77b from Eden Quay Phone: : +353
1 6777129, Fax +353 1 6797831
Opening Hours: 10am-5pm Weekdays and 2-5pm
Sat, Sun and Bank holidays
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Dublin's Viking Adventure
This visitor attraction presents an exciting, live and interactive experience
of life in Viking Dublin. A Norse guide takes you on a fascinating journey through
a Dublin of long ago. Walk the narrow streets of the Viking town of 'Dyflin'
where you can chat to the locals, observe them at their daily work and experience
the sounds and smells of the city imaginatively and accurately recreated and
brought to life. Located close to Wood Quay, the heart of the 9th and 10th century
Viking city, the Viking Adventure also houses an extensive collection of artefacts
discovered during the excavation of this site, considered to be the most important
of its kind outside Scandinavia. These excavations revealed a mighty store of
Viking artefacts and provided information that has made Dubin's Viking Adventure
as authentic as it is entertaining.
An engaging exhibition to be enjoyed by all historians, students and anyone
interested in Dublin's cultural heritage. Why not try a Viking Feast! Having
experienced the daily life of the early settlers, let them treat you to some
Viking night life. Sample a 'Viking Feast' of 1,000 years ago, where latter-day
Vikings will serve up an evening of fun, food and live entertainment in the
impressive setting of the Banqueting Hall. Leave reality and the twentieth century
behind and enjoy this feast with a difference.
Location: Essex Sreet West. Temple Bar.
Bus: 51, 51b, 79 and 90 from Aston Quay Phone: : +353 1 6796040, Fax +353 1
6796033
Opening Hours: 10am-4.30pm Tuesday to Saturday
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Dublin Writers' Museum
The Irish literary tradition is one of the most illustrious in the world. In
1991, the Dublin Writers' Museum was opened to house a history and celebration
of literary Dublin. Situated in a magnificent 18th century mansion in the north
city centre, the collection features the lives and works of Dublin's literary
celebrities over the past three hundred years.
Swift and Sheridan, Shaw and Wilde, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett are among those
presented through their books, letters, portraits and personal items. The splendidly
restored Georgian house is a pleasure in itself with its sumptuous plasterwork
and decorative stained-glass windows. The museum houses exhibitions and readings
and has a special room devoted to children's literature.
Tara's Palace is one of Ireland's largest doll houses, built entirely by Irish
craftsmen with furniture assembled from all over the world. The magnificent
Gallery of Writers is an ideal setting for banquets and receptions while the
modern lecture rooms meet the demands of the conference planner. Dublin is a
famous city of writers and literature, and the Dublin Writers' Museum is an
essential visit for anyone who wants to explore Dublin's immense literary heritage.
Location: 18 Parnell Street, Dublin 1.
Bus: 10, 11, 11a, 11b, 13, 13a, 16, 16a, 19, 19a. Phone: : +353 1 8722077, Fax
+353 1 6796033
Opening Hours: 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday
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Dublin Zoo
The Zoo is constantly changing. In addition to the development of new habitats
for the 700 animals housed here, there are always new animals on breeding loan
from other Zoos to be seen. Facilities include the Discovery Centre, Zoo Train,
Gift Shop and Restaurant.
The Lakeside Café opens during the summer months for snacks. Sweet and Icecream
Kiosks are located around the grounds of Dublin Zoo. Try out our new Treehouses,
the Hippo Hop or Giraffe Slide in the children's play areas. Picnic Tables are
located throughout the grounds. During the summer months the zoo operates a
daily meet the keeper and feeding programme.
Location: Phoenix Park, Dublin 7. Bus:
10 (from O’Connell Street) 25, 26 (from Middle Abbey Street) Phone: : +353 1
67714525 Fax +353 1 6771660
Opening Hours: 9.30-6pm Monday to Saturday
10.30-6pm Sundays.
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The GAA (Gaelic Athletic
Association) Museum
The GAA Museum is the newest museum in Dublin. The Museum is on two levels
and contains an audio-visual theatre, memorabilia and artefacts representing
the history of Gaelic Games. The Museum traces the history of the GAA from the
founding of the organisation in November 1884 right through to the present day.
It uses the latest touch-screen technology to give an insight into the past
and the great games of the GAA. There are interactive displays to test your
football and hurling skills.
Location: The New Stand, Croke Park, Dublin
3. Phone: +353 1 8558176 Fax +353 1 855 8104
Opening Hours: (May to September) Monday
to Sunday 9.30am 30-5pm (October to April ) Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm.
Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Closed Sundays.
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The Guinness Hopstore
Situated in the heart of old Dublin, the Guinness Hopstore is your introduction
to the famous creamy stout. Established in 1876, the Hopstore has been converted
into a fine venue for historical and cultural exhibitions and events. Here you
can visit the World of Guinness, a retelling of the Guinness story through museum
displays and audio-visual presentations, as well as view the long and colourful
history of Guinness advertising. The entrance fee includes a free sample of
Guinness.
Location: St James’s Gate, Dublin 8 Bus:
51b or 78a from Aston Quay or the 123 from O’Connell Street. Phone: : +353 1
408 4800 Fax +353 1 408 4965
Opening Hours: 9.30am-4pm Monday to Saturday
(October 1st – March 1st) 12pm-4pm Sunday and Bank Holidays (October 1st– March
1st) 9.30am -5pm, Monday - Saturday (April 1st – September 30th) 10.30am – 4.30am
Sunday and Bank Holidays (April 1st – September 30th)
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The Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery
of Modern Art
The Hugh Lane Gallery is located in Charlemont House which was designed by
Sir William Chambers. The Gallery houses an extensive collection of 20th century
Irish Art as well as an international collection of Impressionists and 20th
century artists.
Sir Hugh Lane was an avid collector of Impressionist art. His attempts to donate
his collection to the city of Dublin at the turn of the century was met with
indifference and little effort was made to raise money for the gallery. It was
this indifference which inspired Yeats to write his scathing poem, "September
1913."
Hugh Lane died in 1917, a passenger on the Lusitania which sank off the coast
of Cork. In an unsigned codicil he left thirty-nine paintings to Dublin, which
led to a legal battle between the Tate Gallery London, and the Hugh Lane Gallery.
A compromise was reached and the Hugh Lane has some of these paintings on loan
from the Tate at various times during the year.
Location: Parnell Square North, Dublin
1. Bus: 10, 11, 11a, 11b, 13, 16, 19, 19a, 22, 22a, 36. Phone: : +353 1 874
1903 Fax +353 1 872 2182
Opening Hours: 9.30am -6.00pm Tuesday to
Thursday. 9.30am – 5pm Friday and Saturday, 11am –5pm Sunday. Closed Mondays.
Entrance Fee: Free.
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Irish Museum of Modern Art
The Museum Of Modern Art is housed in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, one of
the finest 17th-century buildings in Ireland. The museum presents an exciting
range of innovative artists through its permanent and temporary collections.
The Royal Hospital was founded in 1684 by James Butler, Duke of Ormonde and
Viceroy to Charles II, as a home for retired soldiers, in a style based on Les
Invalides in Paris with a formal facade and a large elegant courtyard. The Royal
Hospital Kilmainham was restored by the Government in 1984 and reopened as the
Irish Museum of Modern Art in May 1991. The building has an excellent bookshop
and coffee shop and comprehensive banqueting and conference facilities.
Location: The Royal Hospital Kilmainham,
Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8. Bus: 79 (from Aston Quay) and 90 (from
Connolly and Tara Street Stations) Phone: +353 1 612 9900 Fax +353 1 612 9999
Opening Hours: 10am –5.3.0pm Tuesday to
Saturday., 12am –5.30pm Sunday. Closed Mondays.
Entrance Fee: Free.
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James Joyce Centre
The Joyce Centre is located in a wonderfully restored Georgian townhouse close
to O’Connell Street, the city’s main thoroughfare. The centre is dedicated to
the promotion of the life and works of James Joyce. There are guided tours of
the house as well as walks through the heartland of Joyce’s north inner city.
The centre houses the Guinness reference library, which can be used by visitors
and has audio-visual material relating to Joyce. There are various exhibition
rooms, a book shop and a coffee shop called the ‘Ulysses Experience,’ which
contains a mural based on Joyce’s most famous novel and incorporates the door
of No. 7 Eccles Street - the fictional home of Leopold and Molly Bloom. Visitors
are welcomed by members of staff as well as relatives of Joyce.
Location: 35 North Great Georges Street,
Dublin 1. Phone: +353 1 612 9900 Fax +353 1 612 9999
Opening Hours: (1st April to 31st October
): Mon – Sat 9:30 am – 5:00 pm; Sun: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm. (1st November – 31st
March ) Closed Mondays, Tues– Sat 10:00 am – 4:30 pm; Sun: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
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Kilmainham Gaol
At this restored jail you can see the cells exactly as they were when the last
prisoners left. A new exhibition building has now been added to help tell the
story of Ireland's struggle for independence between the 1780s and early 1920s.
Leaders of the rebellions including those of 1798, 1803, 1848, 1867 and 1916
were detained here and names such as Robert Emmet, Thomas Francis Meagher, Charles
Stewart Parnell, Eamon DeValera and a host of other famous names are associated
with the jail.
Location: Kilmainham Gaol, Kilmainham,
Dublin 8. Phone: Tel: +353 1 4535984, Fax: +353 1 4532037
Opening Hours: (Oct – March) Monday - Friday
9.30am - 4.00pm, closed Saturdays, open Sundays 10.00am - 4.45pm. (April – Sept).
9.30am - 4.45pm each day.
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Marsh's Library
Built in 1701 by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh (1638-1713), it is the oldest public
library in Ireland. Designed by Sir William Robinson, the library contains some
25,000 volumes, chiefly on theology, medicine, ancient history, music, law,
travel, classical literature and maps. There are 250 volumes of manuscripts
and a number of early printed books.
The interior of the library consists of beautiful dark oak bookcases each with
carved and lettered gables and topped by a mitre. The three elegant wired alcoves
or 'cages' where readers were locked in with rare books remains unchanged since
it was built. It is a magnificent example of a 17th century scholar's library.
Also contained in Marsh's Library is the Delmas Conservation Bindery which restores
and repairs rare books and manuscripts, as well as prints, drawings, watercolours
and maps, to the highest international standards.
Location: St Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8.
(Beside St Patrick’s Cathedral) Phone: Tel: +353 1 535984, Fax: +353 1 4532037
Opening Hours: (Oct – March) Monday -
Friday 9.30am - 4.00pm, closed Saturdays, open Sundays 10.00am - 4.45pm. (April
– Sept). 9.30am - 4.45pm each day.
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The National Botanic Gardens
The National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin is Ireland's premier botanical and
horticultural establishment. It is a rewarding and attractive garden for gardeners
and non-gardeners alike. Occupying a beautiful forty-eight acre site on the
banks of the Tolka river, it contains over 20,000 different plant species including
many exceptional and rare specimens. There are some lovely trees, many outstanding
displays of shrubs and perennials and, of course, the famous glasshouses, including
Turner's magnificent curvilinear range.
Over the past two centuries the gardens have played a central role in botanical
and horticultural advancement in Ireland. The soil of the Glasnevin Botanic
Gardens is heavy alkaline boulder clay, which confines the growing of calcifuge
plants such as rhododendrons and ericas to specially prepared peat beds. On
the east side of the garden lies the Victoria or Aquatic House which was built
in 1854 to protect the gigantic Amazon water lily - at the time only recently
introduced and one of the wonders of its age. One of the older plants is the
Chusan palm, planted outside the curvilinear range in 1870.
Location: Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Phone: +353
1 8377596 Fax: +353 1 8374388
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9am –6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
(Summer) Mon-Sat 10am- 4.30pm, Sun 11am – 6pm (Winter)
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National Gallery of Ireland
Established by an Act of Parliament in 1854, the National Gallery first opened
its doors to the public in January 1864. At the time of its inauguration, there
were just 105 paintings in the collection (the first purchase was 15 paintings
bought in 1856 in Rome). Today the collection boasts over 2,440 paintings, 5,230
drawings, watercolours and miniatures, 3,066 prints, and 331 pieces of sculpture,
vestments and objet d'art. Every major European School of Painting is extensively
represented. Not unexpectedly, it houses a major collection of Irish paintings,
the majority of which are on permanent display, including the Jack Yeats room
which focuses on the work of the famous Irish artist, brother of poet W.B. Yeats.
Location: Merrion Square West, Dublin 2.
Bus: 5, 7, 7a, 7b from Burgh quay, 10 (O’Connell Street) 44, 47, 48, 62. Phone:
Tel: +353 1 6615133 Fax: +353 1 6615372
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-5.30pm,
Thursday 10am-8.80pm, Sunday 2pm—5pm.
Entrance Fee: Free
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National Museum of Ireland
The National Museum was opened in 1890 and contains artefacts dating from 7000
BC to the 20th century. The huge archaeological collection includes the most
outstanding examples of Celtic and Medieval art such as the famous Ardagh Chalice,
the Tara Brooch and the Derrynaflan Hoard. See Ór, an exhibition on Ireland's
Gold, which features the finest collection of prehistoric gold artefacts in
Europe, including the famous Mooghaun Gold hoard and hundreds of examples of
Celtic jewellery. The Prehistoric Ireland exhibition introduces the visitors
to the everyday culture of prehistory. Other sections include the Viking Age
Ireland, the Road to Independence and Ancient Egypt.
Location: Kildare Street, Dublin 2. Bus:
7, 7a, 7b 8 from Burgh quay, 10, 11, 13 (O’Connell Street) Phone: Tel: +353
1 6777444 Fax: +353 1 6619199
Opening Hours: Tuesday –Saturday 10am-5pm.
Sunday 2pm-5pm
Entrance Fee: Free
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National Museum of Ireland
– Collins Barracks
The new national museum is located in the recently refurbished Collins Barracks
which occupies 18 acres of land just north of the river Liffey. The museum is
Ireland's new national museum of decorative arts, incorporating economic, social,
political and military history. Artefacts ranging from weaponry, furniture,
folklore and costumes to silver, ceramics and glassware are on display, including
a Japanese ceremonial bell over 2000 years old and gauntlets worn by King William
at the Battle of the Boyne. The display is explained through interactive multimedia
computers located on both floors.
Location: Benburb Street, Dublin 7. Bus:
90, 25, 25a, 66, 67. Phone: Tel: +353 1 6777828
Opening Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10am-5pm.
Sunday 2pm-5pm
Entrance Fee: Free
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The National Wax Museum
Experience the unique and lifelike presentation of Irish and world history,
politics, literature, theatre, sport, music and entertainment. The National
Wax Museum has established itself as a national landmark The skillfully crafted
wax figures of legendary heroes such as Robert Emmet, Wolfe Tone, Parnell, Michael
Collins, Joyce, Yeats and Shaw stand as if frozen in time. Staring into their
eyes, you will find yourself lost in an historic journey. Share in the fighting
spirit of Irish sporting heroes - past and present. Experience the Children's
World of Fairytale and Fantasy. Meet such favourites as Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Robin Hood, Jack and the Bean Stalk, the Ninja Turtles,
the Power Rangers and The Flintstones. Rest yourself in the colourful coffee
and souvenir shop, and enjoy some light refreshments.
Location: Granby Row, Parnell Square, Dublin
1, Bus: 11, 13, 16, 22, 22a. from Westmoreland Street. Phone: +353 1 8726340
Opening Hours: Monday –Saturday 10am-5.30pm.Sunday
12pm – 5.30pm.
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The Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is a zoological museum containing collections illustrative
of the wildlife and natural history of Ireland, as well as an extensive African
and Asian exhibition. There are children's tours at the weekend with face painting
and storytelling. The Irish Room is located on the ground floor with Irish mammals
displayed in the centre of the floor including the red deer, squirrel, otter,
hare, badger and fox.
There is an exhibition of Irish birds, with a special feature on sea birds
and kingfishers. At the rear of the ground floor visitors can see displays of
butterflies and other insects, while the skeleton of the extinct giant Irish
deer is also on display. Don't miss the apes and monkeys, Indian elephant, zebra,
giant panda and pygmy hippopotamus. Birds and fish are exhibited in the galleries,
and watch out for the skeletons of two whales stranded on the Irish coast which
are suspended from the roof!
Location: Merrion Street, Dublin 2. Bus:
7, 7a, 8, 45 from Burgh Quay. Phone: +353 1 6777444 Fax: 353 1 6619199
Opening Hours: Tuesday –Saturday 10am-5pm.
Sunday 2pm-5pm
Entrance Fee: Free
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Newman House
Newman House consists of two splendidly restored Georgian houses located within
five minutes walk of Grafton Street. They contain examples of Dublin's finest
eighteenth-century plasterwork. Built as the townhouses of two wealthy Irish
landowners, the houses are richly ornamented with spectacular plasterwork walls
and ceilings.
Built less than thirty years apart (1738 and 1765), they vividly illustrate
the dramatic development in Irish stucco from the later baroque style to fully-fledged
Irish rococo. The unique union of an early Georgian townhouse and a later Georgian
residence was brought about in the Victorian period when both houses were acquired
by the Catholic University of Ireland, the precursor of today's University College
Dublin. The building is named in honour of the University's first rector Cardinal
John Henry Newman. In 1989 U.C.D. began an ambitious restoration of Newman House
which has returned much of the building to its original Georgian grandeur.
Location: 85-86 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin
2, Bus: 10, 11, 13, 14, 14a, 15a, 15b from south side. Phone: +353 1 7067422
Fax: 353 1 7067211
Opening Hours: Tuesday–Friday 12pm-5pm.
Saturday 2pm-5pm, Sunday 11am –2pm.
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Number Twenty Nine
Number Twenty Nine Lower Fitzwilliam Street is a completely restored middle-class
house of the late 18th century. It recaptures the atmosphere and furnishings
of a typical comfortable home of the period 1790-1820. From the basement to
the attic it houses a unique collection of artefacts and works of art of the
time. A treasure-house of superior Irish craftwork, it includes both original
and contemporary work using designs and material from the period. A visit to
Number Twenty Nine includes a short audio-visual presentation`told' by Mrs.
Beatty, who moved into Number Twenty Nine in 1794. She explains the 18th century
lifestyle of a middle-class merchant family. Visitors are then taken (6-8 people
in each group) on a guided tour of the exhibition.
Location: 29 Lower Fitzwilliam St, Dublin
2. Phone: +353 1 7026165 Fax: 353 1 7027796
Opening Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10am-5pm,
Sunday 2pm–5pm (closed each Monday and 2 weeks prior to Christmas each year).
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The Old Jameson Distillery
Founded in 1780, the distillery is located in the heart of Dublin just a few
minutes north of the river Liffey at Smithfield village. Follow the craft of
whiskey making through the malting, milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling,
vatting and bottling process. There is a working model of the waterwheel operating
the mash tun and bottling line, plus the original giant copper pot stills. Visitors
can also watch a short video on the history of Irish whiskey. Tasting bars are
open to all visitors who wish to experience Irish whiskey first hand.
Location: Bow Street, Smithfield, Dublin
2. Phone: +353 1 807 2355 Fax: 353 1 807 2369
Opening Hours: Every day 9am-6pm (except
for Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Bus: 67, 67a, 68, 69, 90.
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The Cathedral stands on the oldest Christian site in Dublin where, it is said,
the Saint baptised converts to the Christian faith in a well beside the building.
Because of this sacred association with St. Patrick, a church has stood here
since 450 A.D. In 1191 that old church was replaced by the present building,
the largest church in Ireland, which as well as being a Cathedral, became the
first University of Ireland (1320–1520).The famous Jonathan Swift who was Dean
of St. Patrick’s (1713–1745), is buried in the Cathedral. Swift’s pulpit, table
and chair and the scroll he received when honoured as a Freeman of the City
of Dublin are here.
Also to be found are old Celtic gravestones, medieval brasses and tiles, and
the medieval Chapter House door with a hole in it, dating from 1492 which gave
the phrase "chancing your arm" to the English language. The Huguenots worshipped
in the Cathedral from 1666–1816. The Choir School was founded in 1432 and the
Cathedral Choir took part in the first performance of Handel’s Messiah in 1742.
The massive West Tower dates from 1370 and houses the largest ringing peal of
bells in Ireland. For times of services please consult the cathedral tourist
desk.
Location: Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8. Phone:
+353 1 4754817 / Office 453 9472 Fax: +353 1 4546374
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.
Weekend times vary according to season (see website).
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Temple Bar
Temple Bar is Dublin's fashionable cultural quarter. First developed in the
19th century with narrow cobbled streets running close to the banks of the river
Liffey, the area is full of character and charm. The streets are pedestrianised
- to really appreciate all that Temple Bar has to offer, take time to stroll
around. Ideally situated in the heart of the city centre, the area is a hive
of activity where artists, designers and young entrepreneurs with creative ideas
have set up small art galleries, cafes, theatres and colourful shops.
Meeting House Square is a spectacular new open-air performance area located
off Essex Street East. It is surrounded by a cluster of innovative cultural
centres which are well worth a visit including the Irish Film Centre, the Ark
- a Children's Cultural Centre, the Original Print Gallery and the Gallery of
Photography. Performances on the square incorporate theatre and music. The majority
of events are free of charge and take place during the summer months.
There is an excellent food market in the square on Saturdays where you can
sample anything from cheeses to oysters to sushi! In Temple Bar you will find
the best selection of restaurants in Dublin. There are also a variety of live
music venues, night-clubs and bars to choose from. Many small friendly hotels
are to be found ranging from budget to Grade A . Events and festivals take place
throughout the year
- information is available from the Temple Bar Information Centre. Phone: Temple
Bar Information Line . +353 1 671 5717 Fax: +353 1 6772525
Bus: Most
city centre buses bring you to Temple Bar.
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Trinity College
Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland. Founded in 1592 by Queen
Elizabeth I, the College is in an enviable position in the very heart of Ireland's
capital and in 1992 celebrated its 400 year anniversary. The College is famous
for graduates such as Swift, Goldsmith, Wilde and Beckett.
Trinity College on its 40-acre site retains some of its ancient
seclusion, while its cobbled squares, gardens and parks have a tranquil atmosphere
compared with the bustling streets outside. The campus contains a unique collection
of buildings dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries. The College is famed
for the great treasures it has the honour to be guardian of. These include the
BOOK OF KELLS
- a 9th century illuminated manuscript - the books of Durrow and Armagh and
an early Irish harp. These are displayed in the Collonades exhibition Gallery
and the Long Room, which is the most impressive library in the College housing
more than 200,000 of Trinity's oldest books.
A recent introduction at the College is the DUBLIN EXPERIENCE
a multimedia interpretation of the city of Dublin. This show, which is based
around a sophisticated audio visual presentation, tells the story of Dublin
and its people from its earliest beginning to the present day. The Dublin Experience
is a complete orientation to the city and in many ways it is also a guide to
the main events of Irish history. It operates from late May to early October
each year and should not be missed.
Location: College Street, Dublin 2, Dublin
. Phone: +353 1 608 2320 / 608 2308 Fax: +353 1 6719003
Opening Hours: the Dublin Experience: May
- Mid October: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5.pm. The Old Library/Book of Kells:
Monday–Saturday 9.30am–5pm. Sunday (October–March) 12pm – 4.30pm.
Entrance Fee: Dublin Experience: Adults
£3IR. Students/OAPs/Children under 18: £2.50IR.
Bus: Most cross-city buses pass by Trinity
College main entrance.
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The Waterways Visitor Centre
This visitor attraction houses an exhibition designed to introduce the visitor
to the story of Ireland's Inland Waterways and the range and diversity of activities
and experiences they offer. Displays include an audio-visual show and working
models, showing various engineering features, as well as an interactive multimedia
presentation.
Location: Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2.
Opening Hours: Open from June-Sept (daily
9:30am - 17:30pm) and Oct-May (Wed-Sun 12:30pm–5pm).
Bus: 3 from O’Connell Street.
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