Dublin

A little bit of history repeating itself

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As befits the land of saints and scholars, Ireland's capital city has a great selection of cultural artefacts covering every aspect of its celebrated history. Let no stone remain unturned as you seek out the city's finest collections and curiosities.

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Dublinia

St Michael's Hill, Christchurch, Lord Edward St, D8
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Located at the historic crossroads of Dublin, this top visitor attraction tells the story of the city with three exciting exhibitions. Viking Dublin and …
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James Joyce Tower
Sandycove, Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin
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One in a series of Martello towers built in 1804 to defend Ireland against Napoleon (who never came), the Joyce Tower overlooks the coast eight miles south of …
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GAA Museum & Stadium Tours
New Cusack Stand, Croke Park, St. Joseph's Ave, D3
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The GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) was founded in 1884 and is responsible for the four national games of Ireland: hurling, Gaelic football, camogie (hurling …
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James Joyce Centre
35 North Great Georges St, D1
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Built in 1784 for the Earl of Kenmare, the original plasterwork of this fine Georgian townhouse had disappeared completely by 1982 but was restored using …
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Dublin Writers Museum
18 Parnell Square, D1
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This restored Georgian mansion provides a suitably salubrious setting in which to celebrate 300 years of Ireland's outstanding literary legacy. As befits a …
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Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship & Famine Museum
Custom House Quay, D1
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See how Irish emigrants lived, and perished, aboard this replica 19th Century Famine Ship. The original sailed from Tralee, Co. Cork to North America from …
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Rathfarnham Castle
Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
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The toys are back in town! Classically associated with architecture and a fine collection of family portraits, this magnificent building, c.8km south of Dublin …
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Hugh Lane Gallery
Charlemont House, Parnell Sq Nth, D1
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Founded in 1908, and regarded as the world's first known public gallery of modern art, this important collection is housed in a striking 18th Century house and …
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Imaginosity
The Plaza, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford, D18
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This children’s museum is a fully interactive experience that takes children of all ages on a two hour exploration of the world we live in. Fourteen …
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Irish Museum of Modern Art
Military Rd, Kilmainham, D8
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Set in the old Royal Hospital, Kilmainham - founded in 1684 and restored 300 years later - this striking museum opened in 1991 and features a collection of …
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Kilmainham Gaol
Inchicore Rd, Kilmainham, D8
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Ireland’s most famous prison was built in 1792 and is one of Europe's largest unoccupied gaols. Now a museum, the jail - with its imposing Victorian wing and …
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National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square West & Clare St, D2
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Paintings, sculptures and objets d'art are all housed in this 19th Century building whose façade replicates that of the National History Museum. The new …
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National Leprechaun Museum
Jervis St, D1
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Ireland's world-famous fairy folk now have their very own museum. Journey through an optical illusion tunnel and into the land of the leprechauns. A Giant's …
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National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Kildare St, D2
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Described as ‘an accomplished exercise in Victorian Palladianism’, this late 19th Century building has an 18m high entrance with classical columns of Irish …
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